An Arch Nemesis?

So I took the quiz Dr. Copeland mentioned on his blog and here are my results:

the Idiot Savant
(43% dark, 52% spontaneous, 50% vulgar)
your humor style:VULGAR SPONTANEOUS LIGHTYou like things silly, immediate, and, above all, outrageous. Ixne on the subtle word play, more testicles on fire, please. People like you are the most likely to RECEIVE internet forwards--and also the most likely to save them in a special folder entitled 'HOLY SHIT'. Because it's so easily appreciated, and often a little physical, your sense of humor never ceases to amuse your friends. But most realize that there's a sly intelligence and a knowing wink to your tastes. Your sense of humor could be called 'anti-pretentious'--but ironically, that definitely indicates you're smarter than most. PEOPLE LIKE YOU: Johnny Knoxville - Jimmy Kimmel
My Polar Opposite: The wit
hahaha, we meet again, Dr. Copeland!
charles
(p.s. he's ahead of me by the way, he's already got the cool built in evil name, DOCTOR copeland)

The music of France

Yes, I know...two blogs in one day, I must be mental. I think it is this literary kick I am on. I finished the sixth Harry Potter Monday, (fantastic by the way), and now I'm all into reading and writing. How much can you say about singing in France, quite possibly the most enjoyable experience I've ever had, with the likelihood of anything in the near future coming close very slim. I felt as though the choir had finally spent enough time with the music. It felt like there was a point we reached where it was automatic, in a good way. The emotion, expression, technique and performance of the music could be at its highest level at any instant. The music we made while we were there is something I will remember and cherish always. I know people say performing is for your audience, but I would beg to differ. When we reached that level of performance, I didn't care about the audience. All I could see was Dr. Copeland, and all I could hear was the music. I think athletes call it "being in the zone." Everything else disappears. I hope this is a feeling we can re-create through my next two years here.
As for the negatives, I felt somewhat like the choir, myself first of all, was too excited and focused on simply getting into the finals. Granted, without MAKING the finals, there is not much to be excited. But, with all the energy and intensity bent on making the finals, it is hard to reach beyond that point again. Secondly, I remembered the other day how our time slot for the day of the finals was pushed up drastically, forcing us to inhale our food and be ready ten minutes after we arrived at the cafeteria. I think all of us were still not quite focused where we should have been, because all of us were planning on another couple of hours to find that place. Severe lack of communication on the competitions part in not relaying this message to us earlier. I feel as though this was a detriment to our performance in the finals of category I.
Back to the lighter side of things, France is a place I believe everyone should visit before they die, and a place I plan on visiting again, when I bring my own choir to an international competition. Ahh, something to look forward to...anyways, tonight, it's "Wedding Crashers" and I'm pumped. Thanks for stopping bye, be good.
charles

Life...As it were...

To all my nearest and dearest, those who know me and those who don't, friends, compatriots and loyal subjects, I bid you hello, and a sincere apology for my long absence from the blogging community. Time has been filled with time with others, time by myself, time in class, and time at work. My wonderful Delia is leaving in but a short while. What a devastating blow to the comfortable life that I lead. She is going to Jackson to help take care of her family. I know she doesn't want to go, and I don't want her to go, but maybe there will be some good that comes of this. I know that it is my responsibility to take care of her and help her through all of this as she goes through it. However, this touches on slightly different subject. Is it the man's responsibility to be strong for the woman and act as though he is not affected and that all will be okay, or is it better for the man to share his emotions and show the woman she is not alone in her malady? Just one of those questions I guess. Delia has been a prototypical girl in our relationship, in all good senses of the word, and I feel like I have counteracted her femininity with my masculinity. It has been fabulous, and quite interesting. Moving on....school starts in a few weeks, and I can honestly say I am excited. Not because my girlfriend will be leaving me, but because I will be that much closer to being a choir director. There are few things in my life that I have been as excited about before. Well, hopefully the elapsed time between this and my next post will be drastically reduced. Until then, bask in these golden days, and enjoy these golden times.
charles