All right, so. This was a relatively successful week. My Make up lesson on Wednesday went pretty well. I'm starting to grasp the concepts of space and teeth. At the choir concert last night, I felt myself thinking "skinny & teeth" over and over. Every time I saw a note that was even relatively high I forced myself to be grounded in the technique I have spent nearly four years learning. It's amazing. Amazing, I tell you, to see it pay off.

Tuesday recital was awesome. It took some convincing from Dr. Hepworth because of a few nit-picky things I found in myself, but I'm really proud of that performance. It meant the world to hear her tell me she was proud of me. Thank you for everything, Dr. Hepworth! I wouldn't have been able to sing that way if it weren't for you.

We're working more on foreign language and "To One..." (insert long title here). I'm feeling more confident on everything except the "Standchen". (I know that's one of those a's with two dots, but I don't know how to type that on here. sorry...) I just can't understand it. I don't know if that makes sense. I'm planning on running it with Mr. Phil in my rehearsal, though. Maybe the accompaniment will help? Although, from looking at it, I think it might be very easy to fall into the Phil-Trap.

I'm getting more and more excited about "'Tis Done! I am a Bride" every time I practice it. I'm glad I made the decision to push myself for the Bb at the end rather than stick with comfort. I think that's going to make me a better performer and help me to realize that I'm capable of things I never imagined.

I'm leaning toward "Sento Nel Core" for Recital on Tuesday. I'll have that decision made soon, though. Probably after I rehearse with Mr. Phil in an hour.

So far so good, I think. Just a lot of words to wrap my tongue around.