Music(of the heart?...no, just plain ol' music)

I have my songs on shuffle.
I am going to make a comment about each song and then find a way to tie it into my daily life right now. That will be a creative way in telling you how I am doing at the moment.

1) Rafiki Mourns (Lion King Broadway Soundtrack). Rafiki is chanting. There are no real words (ok maybe African words...but I can't understand them) but there is emotion, feeling, passion, meaning and depth to the music and the character behind the voice. It really inspires me and is quite beautiful.
TIE IN TO MY LIFE: Whenever I leave my voice class I find myself to be more perspective. In class we do all these exercises working with imagery and the senses. As I ride home I find myself more alert of my surroundings. This song really is beautiful and makes me feel the same way because there are no lyrics to sing along to, it is just music and it really is something that I just find myself stopping to listen to.

2) If I Were A Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof). This song makes me dance just like he does in the movie. I love this song. "All day long I'd biddy biddy bum"
TIE IN: Well I am a poor college student. Need I say more?

3) You've Got A Friend In Me (Toystory).
TIE IN: Being in college away from most of the people who really mean a lot to me, really puts into perspective just how amazing they are and how blessed I am to have them. I think about them everyday. And even though we are apart, I know that I have them no matter what. Also, I am working on some birthday presents right now and this songs puts a smile on my face while thinking of them and the gifts.

4) Please Don't Stop The Music (Rihanna). Although things are manageable, life is chaotic in general. And I picture myself dancing through life. Dancing through the chaos. So, "please don't stop the music!"
TIE IN: Tech week is coming up and then the show. Things will be getting super chaotic and well.... bring it on baby.

5) Total Eclipse of the Heart.
TIE IN: Allison

6)My Girl (Temptations)
I used to sing this "My Dog" to my dog Shylow. Whenever I hear this song I think of him, no matter what. I miss him, but he was a great dog and I am happy I got those several years with him. (for those of you who don't know: He isn't dead, we had to get rid of him when we moved. "I still think we should go steal him back"- courtesy of Duncan)

7)SOS (Mamma Mia)
TIE IN: Lindsey

8) Hakuna Matata (Lion King)
TIE IN: This is my life motto. "It means no worries for the rest of your days. It's our problem free philosophy."

9) Cleanin' Out My Closet (eminem)
TIE IN: I am writing little excerpts here and there for that book I want to write...and well, it is really cleaning out my closet...

10) When You Say You Love Me (Josh Groban)
TIE IN: the song I WILL dance to at my wedding. Whenever that will be.
the lyrics are beautiful, look them up.

Ok so these really aren't tying into my life at the current moment too much. But I am having fun...so enjoy my randomness.

We will continue with your regular programming in just a moment. But first, breaking news.
I think I am being promoted to the congas. I was playing the Djembe drum but chances are I get to play congas now.
Also, I have an Architecture exam tomorrow. We get four exams all semester. No mid-term, no final. Just four tests. There are no other assignments or projects or homework etc. At the end of the semester there will be four grades taken into consideration...so this is kind of important. I think I will do well though. 25 multiple-guess questions.
On Tuesday I need to have 15 pages written of my mid-term play to read in class. I have the idea I just need to get typing.... I don't know about this one. I don't know about making it a stage script...I feel it is more of a film script...but we shall see.
And now back to your regular scheduled program.

Well that's all the time we have for this evening. Thanks for stopping by. It was great seeing you again. Let's do lunch, shall we? Great!

Bon Appetit!