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Well, after far too long perusing other people's blogs, I figured it was time to update my own. One of my biggest problems is the existence of blogs. I swear, I read a couple of politics blogs daily, but those two blogs turn into two blogs and all the articles and other blogs they link to. I've pretty much come to accept it, so it's time to announce it to the world. I'm an information whore. I will click any relevant link, and I utilize the research databases that the university library grants us access to for fun. Wesley loves stats, and I am absorbing it like a sponge (for the most part) I read textbooks for fun. I love watching the news. I actually read newspapers. Every morning. I feel much more intelligent and informed after I read the news, and it makes me sad that physical, tangible newspapers are going under in favor of the digital whatever. What's next? My books? Hell to the no. I can't read a book on a computer (although, I really, really want a Kindle. That'd be awesome like nobody's business). I've always been an avid reader--there is never enough time for me to read like I'd like now, but I try my hardest to make time.

Okay, yeah, that's enough of my tangent...the point of this post to follow.

I have officially finished my first year of college. How crazy is that? It feels like it was just yesterday when I started this blog, but really, it was almost a year ago now. It seems like everything has just sped by way faster than I wanted, even the weeks that seemed to drag on. I'm kinda conflicted on whether or not to start a new blog, because, honestly, nothing about this one (aside from the posting, obviously) is me anymore. Will I be able to look at the URL every time I come here? brighteyedcellogirl. Today was my last lesson and orchestra rehearsal. I have my last concert on Sunday, and my jury on Monday morning. After this, who knows how long I'll be taking a break from cello? Edit: In case you're confused, I changed the name and layout, but kept the URL. I'll deal with that some other time. Yeah, whatever, I guess it doesn't matter that much. Why can't I stay on subject? Oh, right, caffiene and not enough sleep. This is day four I've been up past midnight. I really need to not make a habit of this.

So, anyway. I have the following left in my time here at NAU. Later today (technically), I have to attend my soon-to-be-ex-professor's faculty recital. Sunday is our last concert of the season, Monday I have my jury, my portfolio due for the class from hell, and the string/piano area chamber music recital, and Tuesday, I have an online final that has to be completed by 9:30 am. One assignment, 3 performances to attend/play in, and one online final. 

It's such a surreal feeling. Obviously, I knew this day would come (unless time stopped, and then I'd be pissed at whoever controls these things), but I had no idea back on May 22nd, 2008 that this is how my first year of college would go. Who could've guessed that the girl I road-tripped and celebrated housing assignments on a beach in California with would've left before I did, and that we didn't even make it through a month as roommates? Back when I made the decision to press NAU for all the scholarship money that they could/would give me, I had no idea that I would baffle everyone by turning it down for the next year. I know that changing majors, and even changing schools isn't unheard of, but that never played into my options or thoughts when deciding where to go. 

But here we are. I'm almost a complete year out of high school, and I've learned more about myself than I could've ever imagined. It hasn't been the easiest year, but I've made some big decisions (on my own, for once), and I'm starting an entire new chapter of my life on Wednesday. The only question is, what will I learn about myself in the next year? 

Here's to big risks and bigger rewards.