Living by myself in college really forces some sort of change. I’ve really adjusted my social, physical, and mental priorities over the last few months– and I’m starting to like how it’s turning out. First of all, I cook. To me, that’s ridiculously amazing considering I came from a house where my parents pretty much ruled the kitchen. I’m glad that I inherited their natural cooking skill, as it’s really not initially as tough to me as other people made it out to be. So far, a developing passion of mine is cooking myself dinner to some Jazz. I just seem to focus better when I listen to some Coltrane. I aim to be able to get involved with cooking to the point where how good I am surprises people. The social aspect of my life has undergone a huge overhaul since I lived in the dorms. I’ve never been much of a partier to begin with, but now I’m even more laid back with peers and spontaneous activity with people around me. I now prefer those small coffee shop hangout moments over loud double-digit gatherings any day. I’m pretty sure I’ve found my core college buddies- those crazies that you know I know I can never get rid of long after we graduate. They’re the people I hang out with more than 4 times a week, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. What I love about them is that we’re not in any way a clique- just a group of people who happen to vibe off of each other every time we’re all in a room together. I don’t disregard the new friends I make either– although they come less frequently now– but when they do, they end up being pretty down to earth people as well. It’s better to rarely find good friends than to constantly make acquaintances. As far as the love life goes, being single has many more ups than it does downs as I see it. It’d be nice, but it’s really hard to find the smart, open minded dorky girl with a love for old school music and dinners at home. Even if I do, there’s always the problem of having the attraction be mutual. haha. A few months ago, I tended to put a lot of thought and devote a lot of energy to finding a girl to spend time with, but now I’m honestly just letting it flow. But, seeing as it’s February…
I might as well not let Valentine’s day go to waste.
In any case, I’ve been focused with tunnel vision on improving myself and reaching for my potential in every facet that I deem a priority in myself. I’m finally grasping the groove of studying and actually having all that information stick, I’m working hard on music and taking vocal lessons/writing/networking, I’m trying to get back in shape, and most of all– I’m doing my best to better show my family how much I appreciate them.
All the mush and self-assessment aside, it’s interesting to think January disappeared so fast.
For the sake of making this blog worth rereading in the future, I’m gonna list out a brief 3-month plan.
by MAY of 2008:
1) release a demo album
2) increase my vocal range and projection / endurance
3) get my abs back [required for 2 to take effect, and so I don't look like a fool come Summer]
4) master cooking 5 different dishes and master making 3 types of desserts.
5) learn 2 full songs on piano
6) collaborate with some talented people to make covers on youtube
7) make at least 2 production documentary videos
8 ) get those A’s
9) change up my style.
This gives me something to look back on in a year or two so I can feel good about getting all of those done and more.
love&light,
-Kris
