Busy Busy!

I'm back at work full time, which is good. But, it is also busy.

I finished my course on Sept 24th, which is good. I'm about therapied out for a while.

In the meantime, I decided to do something for myself. I'm auditioning for a Women's barbershop chorus. It's very fun. The audition process is 5-7 weeks long, depending on when I feel ready to audition. They are a very competitive group, made up of about 100 women. In order to make it I have to have my words and notes 100% correct. So, we'll see how I do. :) The audition songs are Oh, You Beautiful Doll and How Many Hearts Have You Broken? So far, I'm enjoying it a lot. I've forgotten how much I love singing in a big group, I should have done this a long time ago. They put me in the bass section. (Barbershop style has Lead, Bass, Baritone and Tenor) In traditional choirs I have usually been in the lower alto range, but have occastionally sung 2nd soprano or tenor depending on what was needed. She was impressed with my range, but really liked the quality of my low tones...so, bass it was. I wasn't exactly suprised. I find the bass sections are quite fun so far. Not boring at all like I thought they would be. :)

Hmm...what else...

I'm glad I have the opportunity to vote in two Federal elections in the next month (and a bit..) It's a privelege to have the opportunity (responsibility, right) to participate in the process. This will be the first time I get to vote as a Canadian citizen, and I will vote absentee as a US citizen. I am looking forward to it very much, I haven't looked so forward to an election in my life. I took an interesting test today. http://www.barackobamatest.com/ I wasn't surprised at my result.


I have spent a lot of time praying for many of my family, extended family, friends and their families. Lots of people I know have been having a rough time. If that describes you, know that you have been in my prayers. I have been spending lots of time in prayer for all of you. I came across a verse today

Romans 12:12 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer

Next week is mental illness awareness week. I haven't decided exactly what I'm going to do to raise awareness, but, I'm going to do 'something'.

It may just be wearing a ribbon or something, it may be something.

We shall see.

I'm off to watch House.