I was browsing one of my FAVORITE blogs, Cupcakes Take The Cake (http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com) and came across this gorgeous cupcake...
this just makes me smile. :-DHappy Blogging!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Inspirational Moment
As you all know by now (at least, I hope you know), I am an aspiring Opera Singer. I have been training in this "field" for about 11 years now, since I started working with my Voice Teacher, Oscar Diaz, Jr. of Performers Institute. (http://www.performersmusic.com)
When I first walked into his studio, I had NO IDEA that 11 years later, I would be singing Opera... I mean, c'mon... are you serious? Opera?! It took a little adjusting... and really the first few months, maybe even couple of years, I wasn't really sure that I could ever aspire to make a career of this... Seriously? But now, 11 years later, I am still studying with the man that planted the "Opera Seed" into my Brain, and I think I've begun to spring some strong roots ;) In the past 11 years, I have made many improvements, and have developed a sound that I could've NEVER dreamed of. If you want to know what I'm talking about, you can check out the video in the sidebar to the right, or check out www.myspace.com/piccoladiva)
Fortunately, I have been lucky enough to sing with the Florida Grand Opera Chorus, where I have had a "front row seat" watching and listening to MANY inspirational talent. I wanted to take the opportunity to showcase some of these very talented Ladies :)
First up, Elizabeth Caballero (http://www.elizabethcaballero.com/)
She is a Cuban Soprano that is REALLY going places! She has sung in the FGO Chorus, Young Artist Program, and debuted on their stage as Mikaela in Carmen. I have had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Caballero in La Boheme. It is always a pleasure to work with such a polished performer, and especially someone who is giving "Cubans" a good name in this business. ;)
Next up, another Cuban Soprano worthy of mention... Eglise Gutierrez, another Cuban Singer making waves in the Ocean of Opera (http://www.eglisegutierrez.net/).
I heard many wonderful things about Eglise starting beginning around 2007. I was fortunate enough to claim a spot as "The Queen of the Night" at the Intermezzo Foundation's Summer Program (http://intermezzofoundation.org), headed up Mitchell Piper. Coincidentally, Mr. Piper manages Eglise's Career through Intermezzo Artist Management. In 2008, Eglise was contracted to sing the role of Violetta in La Traviata with Florida Grand Opera... and I once again was able to see her work, up close and personal.
Last, but SURELY not the least is Leah Partridge (http://www.leahpartridge.com/). Leah is a wonderful example of something that seems to be lacking in Opera these days... and that is beautiful "Bel Canto" line, uninterrupted by "bad teaching". Her technique is superb, and her style is always just right... She was my first big inspiration after I saw her perform the role of Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor with Florida Grand Opera. I was in the Chorus, and was able to observe every nuance, and every detail of her singing. She is fantastic!
Well, that pretty much does it for today... Not to say that there are not any more singers that I am inspired by, or that I listen to, etc... but I thought I would go easy on you all ;) After all, I can't give it all away at once... Maybe next time we'll talk about the guys... or maybe we will talk about singers of the past... I guess we'll just have to see where my Inspiration takes me :)
Happy Blogging!
When I first walked into his studio, I had NO IDEA that 11 years later, I would be singing Opera... I mean, c'mon... are you serious? Opera?! It took a little adjusting... and really the first few months, maybe even couple of years, I wasn't really sure that I could ever aspire to make a career of this... Seriously? But now, 11 years later, I am still studying with the man that planted the "Opera Seed" into my Brain, and I think I've begun to spring some strong roots ;) In the past 11 years, I have made many improvements, and have developed a sound that I could've NEVER dreamed of. If you want to know what I'm talking about, you can check out the video in the sidebar to the right, or check out www.myspace.com/piccoladiva)
Fortunately, I have been lucky enough to sing with the Florida Grand Opera Chorus, where I have had a "front row seat" watching and listening to MANY inspirational talent. I wanted to take the opportunity to showcase some of these very talented Ladies :)
First up, Elizabeth Caballero (http://www.elizabethcaballero.com/)
She is a Cuban Soprano that is REALLY going places! She has sung in the FGO Chorus, Young Artist Program, and debuted on their stage as Mikaela in Carmen. I have had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Caballero in La Boheme. It is always a pleasure to work with such a polished performer, and especially someone who is giving "Cubans" a good name in this business. ;)
Next up, another Cuban Soprano worthy of mention... Eglise Gutierrez, another Cuban Singer making waves in the Ocean of Opera (http://www.eglisegutierrez.net/).
I heard many wonderful things about Eglise starting beginning around 2007. I was fortunate enough to claim a spot as "The Queen of the Night" at the Intermezzo Foundation's Summer Program (http://intermezzofoundation.org), headed up Mitchell Piper. Coincidentally, Mr. Piper manages Eglise's Career through Intermezzo Artist Management. In 2008, Eglise was contracted to sing the role of Violetta in La Traviata with Florida Grand Opera... and I once again was able to see her work, up close and personal.
Last, but SURELY not the least is Leah Partridge (http://www.leahpartridge.com/). Leah is a wonderful example of something that seems to be lacking in Opera these days... and that is beautiful "Bel Canto" line, uninterrupted by "bad teaching". Her technique is superb, and her style is always just right... She was my first big inspiration after I saw her perform the role of Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor with Florida Grand Opera. I was in the Chorus, and was able to observe every nuance, and every detail of her singing. She is fantastic!
Well, that pretty much does it for today... Not to say that there are not any more singers that I am inspired by, or that I listen to, etc... but I thought I would go easy on you all ;) After all, I can't give it all away at once... Maybe next time we'll talk about the guys... or maybe we will talk about singers of the past... I guess we'll just have to see where my Inspiration takes me :)
Happy Blogging!
My first experiment with Royal Icing :)
Last night I decided to bake some cookies, and experiment with Royal Icing :) This is what I ended up with... 
Everything I used was store-bought - Pillsburry Sugar Cookie Dough, and Icing bought from the baking aisle at Publix - but I do intend on making my own from scratch... I just didn't know how I felt about using the stuff.
Everything I used was store-bought - Pillsburry Sugar Cookie Dough, and Icing bought from the baking aisle at Publix - but I do intend on making my own from scratch... I just didn't know how I felt about using the stuff.It works pretty well... I actually like it better than piping with regular frostin... and I like the fact that it hardens as it dries. The only problem with the store-bought ones is that the containers are not very flexible, like when you're "piping" the designs on... I believe you have more control when you have a bag in your hand... That's just my opinion though...
If you have any special "techniques" or tips you can share, please do!
Happy Blogging!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
<3 Backstage at the Opera <3
I came across some old photos from my backstage antics with the Florida Grand Opera chorus, and I thought I'd share... Good times ;) ENJOY!
These dark haired versions of me are from the Opera "Carmen", which is also going to be presented this season. It's actually a great story filled with WONDERFUL music - many tunes are actually very famous, and recognizable. If you've ever wanted to see an Opera, but didn't know how to go about it, or weren't sure which one you should go see... this is a DEFINITE must!!! It's a great choice for an "Opera Virgin" ;)
This production took place when we were still at the Dade County Auditorium. Since then, FGO has found a new venue - The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, formerly known as the Carnival Center.
Posing backstage in my "Gypsy" Costume. 
On stage in the "Cigarette Girl" Scene with The Haitian Diva, http://www.thehaitiandiva.blogspot.com/ 
This silly photo is from the production "Manon Lescaut". This was my 2nd Costume. I kind of look like Princess Toadstool, or something ;) That wig was huge and HEAVY!!!!
These last photos are from the French Opera, "Samson et Dalila" My First Costume was as one of the "Handmaidens" so to speak... I loved this costume! Very comfy...
And this is from "Samson et Dalila" during the Orgy Scene where we transformed!
I'll see what else I can dig up :) Hope you enjoyed my trip down Memory Lane!
If you are interested in seeing any shows from our upcoming season, visit www.FGO.org
Happy Blogging!
how CUTE is this?!
ok, so i came across this and couldn't help but think "how cute!!!!!!!!!!!"... so, of course, i had to share... this and tons of other cute cupcake stuff can be found at:
simply IRRESISTABLE!!!!! ;)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Palm Beach Opera & Young Artist Programs
Thanks to a good friend of mine, Jouvanca, I was informed that Palm Beach Opera was still in search of a Soprano, (2) Tenors and a Baritone.... OF COURSE I went ahead and applied, and am now waiting to see if I am granted an audition :::fingers crossed:::
I got extremely excited when I found out, not only because they are so close by, but because they are looking for someone who sings my same REP! If chosen, I would be singing "Frasquita" in Carmen, along with covering a few others... It's a wonderful opportunity, and I am soooo excited to be reaching for it :)
AND in less than 1 week I will be auditioning (for the 3rd time, mind you) for Sarasota Opera's Young Artist program. You know what they say... 3rd time's a Charm ;) Well, we shall see!!!!
will continue to update on the status of my applications and auditions... :)
I got extremely excited when I found out, not only because they are so close by, but because they are looking for someone who sings my same REP! If chosen, I would be singing "Frasquita" in Carmen, along with covering a few others... It's a wonderful opportunity, and I am soooo excited to be reaching for it :)
AND in less than 1 week I will be auditioning (for the 3rd time, mind you) for Sarasota Opera's Young Artist program. You know what they say... 3rd time's a Charm ;) Well, we shall see!!!!
will continue to update on the status of my applications and auditions... :)
CUPCAKES EVERYWHERE!!!
I can't help it... for the last few weeks, or so, I have acquired this HUGE obsession.... for cupcakes. And, no.... not eating them (maybe just one), but making them!! I CAN'T STOP! I want to make them for any event... even just a small get together... I have gone so far as to have a get-together in my house when a few friend of mine and I actually sat down and decorated cupcakes! They were fantastic... Photos coming soon ;) Anyway, to make a long story short... I cannot begin to explain how much I love baking... I have always loved cooking; I seriously, honestly, do... but baking??? Now here is something that I can really put my creativity into... and on top of that... it's edible!!!! I really don't know how this all happened... I mean, I am always looking for an "outlet" for my creativity... but I think I finally found it :) Will share photos, I promise...
How do you let out YOUR creativity? What is your "Outlet"? :)
Happy Blogging!
How do you let out YOUR creativity? What is your "Outlet"? :)
Happy Blogging!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Just rambling a bit...
So, I am trying to keep up with my posting, since I had abandoned it for so long (partly because i only post when I'm at work, and I was off all Summer, and just started Substituting again). But here I am again :)
Today I am at Miami Springs Elementary, covering for a Math Teacher. I have to administer the Math Baseline/Benchmark Exam for Block 2 and 3. Right now, I'm actually not doing anything, just hanging out until 11:16 when the 2nd Block class arrives... But actually, I like subbing a lot... It's flexible, and relatively easy. It's great because I get a constant change of Scenery... I am usually not in the same place more than 1 day straight... I am in the same school today, but I have completely different kids. It's nice :) But best of all, because it's so flexible, I can continue to persue my career in Opera while I make some money :) It all works out...
Well, I have this friend. He's a Teacher, actually, and I also know him through the "Opera" Circuit. I was talking to him, and it seems that within the last few months, several members of his family have been in car accidents. Yesterday, the 5th one occured (happening to his Brother's girlfriend). It's very strange... they've all been pretty consistent too. He also feels as if he's had a "wierd" feeling hanging over him the last few months. Well, he's a Religious person, so he decided to light a candle to Michael the Archangel... and he says that when he did... the flame kinda went crazy at first... and afterwards, everything calmed down, and he has felt much more at peace. Isn't that a bit wierd? Not him lighting the candle... I actually know a lot of people who do that, and it helps... but just these happenings? What's even wierder is that last Saturday, we were headed to a party together and he was in the car with me and my Husband... when I was getting off the Palmetto merging onto US-1, there was this Dodge Ram behind me that looked like it wasn't going to stop! I freaked, and honked the horn in an effort to say, "I'M HERE! DON'T 'RAM' ME!!!!!"... thank GOD he didn't... but still, it was wierd...
anyway, i'm going to wrap this post up... if anything else interesting comes up, i'll be back ;) happy blogging to all!!!
Today I am at Miami Springs Elementary, covering for a Math Teacher. I have to administer the Math Baseline/Benchmark Exam for Block 2 and 3. Right now, I'm actually not doing anything, just hanging out until 11:16 when the 2nd Block class arrives... But actually, I like subbing a lot... It's flexible, and relatively easy. It's great because I get a constant change of Scenery... I am usually not in the same place more than 1 day straight... I am in the same school today, but I have completely different kids. It's nice :) But best of all, because it's so flexible, I can continue to persue my career in Opera while I make some money :) It all works out...
Well, I have this friend. He's a Teacher, actually, and I also know him through the "Opera" Circuit. I was talking to him, and it seems that within the last few months, several members of his family have been in car accidents. Yesterday, the 5th one occured (happening to his Brother's girlfriend). It's very strange... they've all been pretty consistent too. He also feels as if he's had a "wierd" feeling hanging over him the last few months. Well, he's a Religious person, so he decided to light a candle to Michael the Archangel... and he says that when he did... the flame kinda went crazy at first... and afterwards, everything calmed down, and he has felt much more at peace. Isn't that a bit wierd? Not him lighting the candle... I actually know a lot of people who do that, and it helps... but just these happenings? What's even wierder is that last Saturday, we were headed to a party together and he was in the car with me and my Husband... when I was getting off the Palmetto merging onto US-1, there was this Dodge Ram behind me that looked like it wasn't going to stop! I freaked, and honked the horn in an effort to say, "I'M HERE! DON'T 'RAM' ME!!!!!"... thank GOD he didn't... but still, it was wierd...
anyway, i'm going to wrap this post up... if anything else interesting comes up, i'll be back ;) happy blogging to all!!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
catching up...
hello everyone!
just taking some time to catch up on my reading, and wave "HELLO" to the blog world...
a little update... unfortunately, i did NOT get a call-back for Chicago Lyric Opera. actually, none of the people from my studio did... i felt really REALLY great about my audition, and feel that i was "remembered" by the auditioners, but unfortunately, my resume is not as extensive as it should be for a company of that calibur... nonetheless, i am continuing. i have an audition in Sarasota for Sarasota Opera on the 14th, have 9 applications filled, and 19 to go! let's just pray that i can get enough work (substituting for dade county public schools) to pay for it all (the flights, hotels, application fees, lessons, etc).
alright... will be back later on with more to write... meanwhile, catching up on reading my favorites!
just taking some time to catch up on my reading, and wave "HELLO" to the blog world...
a little update... unfortunately, i did NOT get a call-back for Chicago Lyric Opera. actually, none of the people from my studio did... i felt really REALLY great about my audition, and feel that i was "remembered" by the auditioners, but unfortunately, my resume is not as extensive as it should be for a company of that calibur... nonetheless, i am continuing. i have an audition in Sarasota for Sarasota Opera on the 14th, have 9 applications filled, and 19 to go! let's just pray that i can get enough work (substituting for dade county public schools) to pay for it all (the flights, hotels, application fees, lessons, etc).
alright... will be back later on with more to write... meanwhile, catching up on reading my favorites!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Questions that pop in every once in a while...
Why is it that some people think that they are the center of the Universe? Granted, there are moments when you feel like no one else exists but you, or you and another person, etc... But honestly... Why is it that people feel they need to share their opinion 24/7, 365? Like really... sometimes, I feel like asking those people... "Who f-ing cares what YOU think?!" We live in a world of many options and opinions. Everywhere you turn, there are different paths you can take for basically any situation. Some of us give our opinions freely with certain people. I for one only share my true feelings with my closest friends, or if I feel they might benefit from what I have to say. I am only honest with those that are closest to me... but there really are things that even they dont' want to hear... Honestly. Who died and made these people the Kings and Queens of Opinion?
Not only that... but sometimes, these same people complain about how someone else made a comment or gave their opinion freely to them. They sit around and talk trash, saying that they can't believe this person made this comment, and what business is it of theirs, etc... but then, they turn around and make a thousand more comments about other people as well... about things that are absolutely none of their business, mind you.
Another thing that I have always wondered is... if you have something to say that you don't feel comfortable saying to someone's face... why would you say that in front of someone that is a close friend or a family member of that person? I mean, honestly... Not smart.
People need to get off their high horse. Don't sit around talking about how YOU came up with something first, or YOU were going to do this first after someone else was going to do it, and blah blah blah... Point is unless you are some serious inventor or the most creative person to touch the soil of this earth, most likey you are not the first person to come up with a creative thought. All your creativity and style comes from somewhere. A mixture of what you see, and what you have inside you.
This has been a reading from the book of Mrs. R... lmfao!!
Not only that... but sometimes, these same people complain about how someone else made a comment or gave their opinion freely to them. They sit around and talk trash, saying that they can't believe this person made this comment, and what business is it of theirs, etc... but then, they turn around and make a thousand more comments about other people as well... about things that are absolutely none of their business, mind you.
Another thing that I have always wondered is... if you have something to say that you don't feel comfortable saying to someone's face... why would you say that in front of someone that is a close friend or a family member of that person? I mean, honestly... Not smart.
People need to get off their high horse. Don't sit around talking about how YOU came up with something first, or YOU were going to do this first after someone else was going to do it, and blah blah blah... Point is unless you are some serious inventor or the most creative person to touch the soil of this earth, most likey you are not the first person to come up with a creative thought. All your creativity and style comes from somewhere. A mixture of what you see, and what you have inside you.
This has been a reading from the book of Mrs. R... lmfao!!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Creative Streak...
So, I've been on an extremely creative streak lately... and it pretty much decided to "overflow" last night, when I was sitting in our living room, staring at some things I have on a shelf. I don't know why, but all of a sudden I was extremely inspired by a Mickey & Minnie Wedding Figuring/Possible Cake Topper... I basically sat on my computer, and searching, and saving TONS of photos that would match this "theme" that was started by this figurine. I even ended up putting together an Inspiration Board. Now, I know what you're thinking... a "Mickey & Minnie Wedding Theme"???? NO WAY!!! but it's not what you think... at ALL!!! It turned into something I like to call... Whimsical Vintage... We'll see where it ends up...
With that said... I have also been inspired by the color "Turquoise" or "Seafoam Blue"... so I sat and searched and saved, and did the same... I completed my 2nd Inspiration Board...
I don't know if this all got started after I DOCed a Wedding last weekend... or if a seed was planted when I began helping a former colleague plan a Bridal Shower for this upcoming November... but I mean, when I was planning my OWN Wedding, it was different. I knew what I wanted, and planned it that way... but I guess lately I've been inspired by the "WHAT IFs" of Event Planning. What if you have a different THEME or less people... just... "what if"?
I don't know where this is heading, but I am seriously considering becoming a Certified Wedding Planner. I am still reaching for the Opera Stuff too... but I have ALWAYS been interested in parties. I actually feel like I actually found something where I can truly put my creativity to the test... ESPECIALLY when budgets are involved. For my own Wedding and Bridal Shower, MANY of the projects were DIY, and that was just a taste... We'll see where this takes me :)
With that said... I have also been inspired by the color "Turquoise" or "Seafoam Blue"... so I sat and searched and saved, and did the same... I completed my 2nd Inspiration Board...
I don't know if this all got started after I DOCed a Wedding last weekend... or if a seed was planted when I began helping a former colleague plan a Bridal Shower for this upcoming November... but I mean, when I was planning my OWN Wedding, it was different. I knew what I wanted, and planned it that way... but I guess lately I've been inspired by the "WHAT IFs" of Event Planning. What if you have a different THEME or less people... just... "what if"?
I don't know where this is heading, but I am seriously considering becoming a Certified Wedding Planner. I am still reaching for the Opera Stuff too... but I have ALWAYS been interested in parties. I actually feel like I actually found something where I can truly put my creativity to the test... ESPECIALLY when budgets are involved. For my own Wedding and Bridal Shower, MANY of the projects were DIY, and that was just a taste... We'll see where this takes me :)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Another update :)
Hello Fellow Bloggers and Followers :)
So, the last time I graced this blog with my presence, I discussed my excitement to have been granted an audition with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and updated everyone on what I was up to...
I am back again to give a bit of an update, and to say HELLO to everyone :)
So, Chicago was GREAT!!!! I had a great time with my friend, Miguel, and feel like I really did ROCK my audition. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had such a perfect audition ever. With that said, it'll still be a miracle if I get into an "A" company like Chicago Lyric with relative no experience with other Young Artist Programs, etc... but still, I went... I gave it my shot, and I feel REALLY good about how I did :) In the end, I feel that that's what matters. If I don't get a call-back for September, I know for a fact that I can't say that I did not make it in because I totally messed up, or anything of the sort... I can truly say that if I don't even get a call-back, it's cause I just wasn't what they were looking for at this present moment. No harm, no foul. :)
So, on another note, I had another Wedding to go to on Friday, the 17th. My Mother's cousin's 2nd Marriage. Everything turned out REALLY nicely :) She had both the Ceremony and the Reception at Saphire Ballrooms in Hialeah, with each event taking place in a different Hall... The Decor was by "Fairytale Designs" and looked AMAZING! I honestly didn't remember that I was in a Hialeah Banquet Hall!!! When the Bride and Groom made their grand entrance... it was nothing less than GRAND!! On a Musical cue, each and every centerpiece shot up with a wonderful display of Pyrotechnics ;) It was great.
And of course... this upcoming friday, the 24th, marks our 6 Months of Marriage :) All I can say is that time has truly FLOWN!!!!!! I can hardly believe it has been half of a year already... before we know it, we will be eating the top of our cake, toasting champagne, and looking back on a WONDERFUL first year :)
With all these Weddings, Auditions and Babies popping up all over (My Nephew, Carlos Marcello Ruiz born June 29th, and Adrian Mora coming in September), it's a really exciting time :)
Hope everyone is doing well... Off I go to catch up on my reading (of all the blogs I follow, of course).
So, the last time I graced this blog with my presence, I discussed my excitement to have been granted an audition with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and updated everyone on what I was up to...
I am back again to give a bit of an update, and to say HELLO to everyone :)
So, Chicago was GREAT!!!! I had a great time with my friend, Miguel, and feel like I really did ROCK my audition. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had such a perfect audition ever. With that said, it'll still be a miracle if I get into an "A" company like Chicago Lyric with relative no experience with other Young Artist Programs, etc... but still, I went... I gave it my shot, and I feel REALLY good about how I did :) In the end, I feel that that's what matters. If I don't get a call-back for September, I know for a fact that I can't say that I did not make it in because I totally messed up, or anything of the sort... I can truly say that if I don't even get a call-back, it's cause I just wasn't what they were looking for at this present moment. No harm, no foul. :)
So, on another note, I had another Wedding to go to on Friday, the 17th. My Mother's cousin's 2nd Marriage. Everything turned out REALLY nicely :) She had both the Ceremony and the Reception at Saphire Ballrooms in Hialeah, with each event taking place in a different Hall... The Decor was by "Fairytale Designs" and looked AMAZING! I honestly didn't remember that I was in a Hialeah Banquet Hall!!! When the Bride and Groom made their grand entrance... it was nothing less than GRAND!! On a Musical cue, each and every centerpiece shot up with a wonderful display of Pyrotechnics ;) It was great.
And of course... this upcoming friday, the 24th, marks our 6 Months of Marriage :) All I can say is that time has truly FLOWN!!!!!! I can hardly believe it has been half of a year already... before we know it, we will be eating the top of our cake, toasting champagne, and looking back on a WONDERFUL first year :)
With all these Weddings, Auditions and Babies popping up all over (My Nephew, Carlos Marcello Ruiz born June 29th, and Adrian Mora coming in September), it's a really exciting time :)
Hope everyone is doing well... Off I go to catch up on my reading (of all the blogs I follow, of course).
Monday, June 29, 2009
i was lost... but now i am FOUND!!!
so yea... i've been REALLY lost... this time i really did it... lol. but what can i say? things have been incredibly crazy this past month, or so...
since school has been out, i've been busy, to say the least. needless to say, i have some updates. :) here goes nothing...
so i am officially unemployed... but NEVER FEAR!!! the hubby's business is doing quite well (please keep us in your prayers that things only continue on this wonderful track), and i went ahead and filed for unemployment to stay afloat in the meantime.
i have continued singing... of course!!! actually, i was recently on TV (on WLRN) singing in this "American Ideal" concert with the Coral Gables Opera. here is a link to the duet i sang with my colleague, Genesis http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rGvTud3FxU
to make things even sweeter, after being put on a waiting list with the lyric opera of chicago for an audition, i was FINALLY granted a time on july 10th... which means that i'm headed to CHICAGO!!! thankfully, i won't be headed out there alone... my good friend miguel (http://http://www.classicalsinger.com/sites/index.php?user_id=101639) also has an audition with them the following day. this should be fun :)
other than that, i've just been cleaning up this house, after the aftermath of my hubby's business has finally moved out, and sometimes not doing much at all...
thanks for listening :) now i need to see what all my blogs that i normally keep up with have been up to... this is going to take a while!!! lol
since school has been out, i've been busy, to say the least. needless to say, i have some updates. :) here goes nothing...
so i am officially unemployed... but NEVER FEAR!!! the hubby's business is doing quite well (please keep us in your prayers that things only continue on this wonderful track), and i went ahead and filed for unemployment to stay afloat in the meantime.
i have continued singing... of course!!! actually, i was recently on TV (on WLRN) singing in this "American Ideal" concert with the Coral Gables Opera. here is a link to the duet i sang with my colleague, Genesis http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rGvTud3FxU
to make things even sweeter, after being put on a waiting list with the lyric opera of chicago for an audition, i was FINALLY granted a time on july 10th... which means that i'm headed to CHICAGO!!! thankfully, i won't be headed out there alone... my good friend miguel (http://http://www.classicalsinger.com/sites/index.php?user_id=101639) also has an audition with them the following day. this should be fun :)
other than that, i've just been cleaning up this house, after the aftermath of my hubby's business has finally moved out, and sometimes not doing much at all...
thanks for listening :) now i need to see what all my blogs that i normally keep up with have been up to... this is going to take a while!!! lol
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
You better RECOGNIZE! :-p
So I have been INCREDIBLY busy with work, and stuff... but I decided to take a little time today to browse all the blog updates I've missed. I was completely surprised and blown away to see that I have been nominated for an award!
JennyLo of "Home Sweet Home and More"
JennyLo of "Home Sweet Home and More"
has bestowed this lovely award upon me... and I must truly say, I am shocked!!!
It's so great to know that someone actually reads what I write, and enjoys it!!
So, thank you JennyLo...
I accept your very generous award
:)
The Rules
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.
2) Pass the award on to other blogs that you have discovered.
And I nominate....
The Lovely Ladies at "Cupcakes Take The Cake" http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/ Reading their blog always makes me want to go out and eat a cupcake... or even better... try some of those gorgeous recipes out for myself!!!!
Jackie with "Jackie's ever exciting life" http://vegafamilyblog.blogspot.com/ who always posts such delicious recipes and watches out for everyone by including promo codes and coupons ;)
Justine with "Fabulous Fetes" http://www.fabulousfetesblog.com/ who's events could inspire even the most uninspired person.
Jenn from "Hostess with the Mostess" http://www.hostessblog.com/ who always has such great ideas, and brings out the clever host in all of us.
Katie with "Good Things Catered" http://goodthingscatered.blogspot.com/ always has such wonderful recipes, and entertaining ideas... her blog is always a treat!
:)
Monday, May 4, 2009
When will the MADNESS end?!
So, to say the least, I had an EXTREMELY hectic weekend... it was good, just very HECTIC...
It all started off with the fact that I would be very busy with 3 back-to-back performances of Madame Butterfly (Friday and Saturday Evening, and a Sunday Matinee). To make things even MORE interested... the hubby got a stomach virus on Friday, which had him sitting on his throne, and praying to the porcelain Gods pretty much the entire weekend... I felt so bad for him, but with my CRAZY schedule, I didn't have as much time to comfort him as I would've liked.
Saturday morning, at 11, I had my Professional Education exam, which I bombed! Well, I don't know how bad I did... but I do know that I did NOT pass :( It was so wierd... the first of all my required exams that I do not pass on the first try. I will just have to pick myself up, dust myself off, order the study guide, and try again next month... I was sooo exhausted when I got home though, and needed a nap... so hubby and I did just that. Napped. It was nice. :)
Saturday night got very interesting with another performance followed by Cristy's Bachelorette Party. Everything turned out beautifully, and was going well... but before I had a chance to jump into the limo and go partying with the girls, the hubs texted that he wasn't feeling well, and wanted me home. I ran straight home to be at his side. At least I got to enjoy the Passion Party, finger foods, drinks and company :) We had a great time... and from what I hear, their adventures that evening were also very fun... so fun that they did not arrive back until around 4 in the morning! I guess things work out, cause with a Matinee the following day, and a 1:15 call time, arriving home after 4 a.m. would NOT have been a good idea...
Sunday came and went so quickly that it feels like a blur. I got up, got dressed, and made my way to the Adrienne Arsht center, got into makeup, wig and costume, and had performance number 5 of Madame Butterfly. I was out at about 4:15, and went home. My dearest Husband made plans to go to his Mom's, so we did... at first I was so tired that I was reluctant to go... but we ended up having a nice time, so it was worth it...
This week is not going to be much different... Performance #6 is on Tuesday, followed by back-to-back performances (#7 and #8) on Friday and Saturday evening. Saturday afternoon we have a Birthday party, and Sunday, Mother's day...
I can't wait till mid-June... actually... JUNE 11TH (when we go to Hawk's Cay for the weekend).
It all started off with the fact that I would be very busy with 3 back-to-back performances of Madame Butterfly (Friday and Saturday Evening, and a Sunday Matinee). To make things even MORE interested... the hubby got a stomach virus on Friday, which had him sitting on his throne, and praying to the porcelain Gods pretty much the entire weekend... I felt so bad for him, but with my CRAZY schedule, I didn't have as much time to comfort him as I would've liked.
Saturday morning, at 11, I had my Professional Education exam, which I bombed! Well, I don't know how bad I did... but I do know that I did NOT pass :( It was so wierd... the first of all my required exams that I do not pass on the first try. I will just have to pick myself up, dust myself off, order the study guide, and try again next month... I was sooo exhausted when I got home though, and needed a nap... so hubby and I did just that. Napped. It was nice. :)
Saturday night got very interesting with another performance followed by Cristy's Bachelorette Party. Everything turned out beautifully, and was going well... but before I had a chance to jump into the limo and go partying with the girls, the hubs texted that he wasn't feeling well, and wanted me home. I ran straight home to be at his side. At least I got to enjoy the Passion Party, finger foods, drinks and company :) We had a great time... and from what I hear, their adventures that evening were also very fun... so fun that they did not arrive back until around 4 in the morning! I guess things work out, cause with a Matinee the following day, and a 1:15 call time, arriving home after 4 a.m. would NOT have been a good idea...
Sunday came and went so quickly that it feels like a blur. I got up, got dressed, and made my way to the Adrienne Arsht center, got into makeup, wig and costume, and had performance number 5 of Madame Butterfly. I was out at about 4:15, and went home. My dearest Husband made plans to go to his Mom's, so we did... at first I was so tired that I was reluctant to go... but we ended up having a nice time, so it was worth it...
This week is not going to be much different... Performance #6 is on Tuesday, followed by back-to-back performances (#7 and #8) on Friday and Saturday evening. Saturday afternoon we have a Birthday party, and Sunday, Mother's day...
I can't wait till mid-June... actually... JUNE 11TH (when we go to Hawk's Cay for the weekend).
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