I have never been good at saying 'goodbye.' Most of you probably know that I am one to sneak out of parties or gatherings without saying bye to anyone. Im not really sure why or how this habit formed, I just know that I dont like doing it.
In anycase, goodbye 2009 heyroo 2010. Thank you to all my friends that spent time with me over Christmas Break. I apologize sincerely if I did not see you personally, but rest assured that you are in my thoughts.
Break highlights included:
- Varela Tamale Party (WOW! my younger relatives are getting big)
- Watching AVATAR in 3D, twice!
- Spending time with my Dad (and learning about the stock market)
- Shanny & Marco's Christmas Day Engagement! (congratulations!)
- Clippers game & New Years Bash
- The Princess and The Frog (seriously best movie ever... I mean c'mon... OPRAH singing!)
- Walking with my Mom (shes fast)
- Brookes Surprise Birthday Dance Party
- Watching the sunset over the pacific (for the first time in far too long)
- Visiting Darren & Laura in Palm Desert (hes rockin the desert just like michael jackson did)
- Quality time with old & new friends & family
Holy smokes that month at home just flew by!
Now that I am back in Texas for the spring, I have a bunch to look forward to:
- Trombone in Symphonic Band (I landed the spot in december)
- More involvement with Jazz studies
- More free time to leisure about Texas
- Spring break!
- Wedding of Darren and Laura
- Auditions for multiple summer music programs (Disneyland College Band, National Orchestra Institute)
Stay connected for updates about my adventures here!
~shaners
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Sunday, October 18, 2009
mid-semester lulls
I can not believe it has already been 2 1/2 months since I moved here(!)...(?)
The past month has been unbelievably busy with my full time job, oops i mean with school.
As it should be for a masters program, right?
In any case, I have been uncreative with what to post on here, and way to busy to do anything in the first place.
So let me know what you would like to hear about! Shoot me some questions or challenge me to take a picture of a turtle... whatever, just keep it real.
~shaners
The past month has been unbelievably busy with my full time job, oops i mean with school.
As it should be for a masters program, right?
In any case, I have been uncreative with what to post on here, and way to busy to do anything in the first place.
So let me know what you would like to hear about! Shoot me some questions or challenge me to take a picture of a turtle... whatever, just keep it real.
~shaners
Friday, September 25, 2009
Angels or Bust!
My good friend Matt Guillett made the trip to Dallas to visit me and watch the Angels pound the Texas Rangers.
Rangers Ballpark is definitely one of the nicest stadiums in the country.
I snagged my first foul ball!!! (with a huge bruise on my ribs to prove it)... Pitched by none other than Scott Kazmir!
Friday Night Fireworks, good, but not as good as Big Bang Friday at Angels Stadium...
House-mate Brian and his girlfriend Becca
The Denton Courthouse, Matt really liked this building.
All Hail.
The Meyerson Symphony Hall is beautiful on the inside. We saw the Dallas Symphony perform Tchaikovsky IV! It was completely remarkable!
Rangers Ballpark is definitely one of the nicest stadiums in the country.
I snagged my first foul ball!!! (with a huge bruise on my ribs to prove it)... Pitched by none other than Scott Kazmir!
Friday Night Fireworks, good, but not as good as Big Bang Friday at Angels Stadium...
House-mate Brian and his girlfriend Becca
The Denton Courthouse, Matt really liked this building.
All Hail.
The Meyerson Symphony Hall is beautiful on the inside. We saw the Dallas Symphony perform Tchaikovsky IV! It was completely remarkable!
:)
Hello. How are you guys?
missing all of you; shoot me a comment, email, phone call!
Update about Matt's visit for the Angels v. Rangers series coming very soon.
missing all of you; shoot me a comment, email, phone call!
Update about Matt's visit for the Angels v. Rangers series coming very soon.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Obligatory S.N.L. reference...
The first two weeks of school have been, for lack of better terms, a blurry blur of blurriness.
I can easily say that I have the most intense schedule of my student career; including multiple academic classes and 4 performing ensembles. The cool thing is that I know I can handle all of it; procrastination will be my worst enemy.
I got my haircut, which normally would not be very exciting. Although getting my haircut at Mayo's Barbershop was quite an experience. Imagine a worldly, 'seen-it-all', white-haired, senile, and careless hippie Hispanic man with a pair of sheers. Now you know Mayo.
Mayo's shop is a stand-alone 'hole in the wall' down the street from campus. The modest size (that of a walk-in closet) does not match the history embedded to this mystic barbershop.
This place is straight out of the 1940's; loopy color schemes, leather swivel chairs, and ancient radio and television sets. Even better, on the walls are pictures of Mayo with famous musicians of whom he has cut hair! (because of the vast music school and its proximity to Dallas, Denton can turn into a hub for professionals). Faces I noticed were those of The Eagles, Benny Goodman, and many other classical and jazz names. (according to legend The Eagles all attended UNT, starting the band while in school here, and later pulling the name from the schools mascot; the eagle). Mayo spent about 5 minutes cutting my hair, and 40 minutes talking to me about anything and everything of which he had an opinion. This included women, doctors, politics, health care, being young, being old, drugs..... basically rants backed up with really funny stories. According to Mayo, I carry the 2 unforgettable sins.... I am a musician and I am from California.
Visiting Mayo ended with an endearing display of trust. I walked in with only debit cards and a few bucks. After telling me that he only accepts cash, he welcomed me in anyways, assuming I would pay him back at a later time. The last thing he said before I left was, "If you do not pay me back, that is o.k. But my stories will have taught you nothing!"
Oh yeah, I went camping:
(click to enlarge)
Bad angle, but the kayak was about 10 feet larger than his car...
Sir Elliot Fig
Penitentiary Hallows - a North Texas hot spot for hikers and rock-wall climbers.
I'm on a boat.
I can easily say that I have the most intense schedule of my student career; including multiple academic classes and 4 performing ensembles. The cool thing is that I know I can handle all of it; procrastination will be my worst enemy.
I got my haircut, which normally would not be very exciting. Although getting my haircut at Mayo's Barbershop was quite an experience. Imagine a worldly, 'seen-it-all', white-haired, senile, and careless hippie Hispanic man with a pair of sheers. Now you know Mayo.
Mayo's shop is a stand-alone 'hole in the wall' down the street from campus. The modest size (that of a walk-in closet) does not match the history embedded to this mystic barbershop.
This place is straight out of the 1940's; loopy color schemes, leather swivel chairs, and ancient radio and television sets. Even better, on the walls are pictures of Mayo with famous musicians of whom he has cut hair! (because of the vast music school and its proximity to Dallas, Denton can turn into a hub for professionals). Faces I noticed were those of The Eagles, Benny Goodman, and many other classical and jazz names. (according to legend The Eagles all attended UNT, starting the band while in school here, and later pulling the name from the schools mascot; the eagle). Mayo spent about 5 minutes cutting my hair, and 40 minutes talking to me about anything and everything of which he had an opinion. This included women, doctors, politics, health care, being young, being old, drugs..... basically rants backed up with really funny stories. According to Mayo, I carry the 2 unforgettable sins.... I am a musician and I am from California.
Visiting Mayo ended with an endearing display of trust. I walked in with only debit cards and a few bucks. After telling me that he only accepts cash, he welcomed me in anyways, assuming I would pay him back at a later time. The last thing he said before I left was, "If you do not pay me back, that is o.k. But my stories will have taught you nothing!"
Oh yeah, I went camping:
(click to enlarge)
Bad angle, but the kayak was about 10 feet larger than his car...
Sir Elliot Fig
Penitentiary Hallows - a North Texas hot spot for hikers and rock-wall climbers.
I'm on a boat.
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