Free as a Bird

Can I just say, once again, how much I love my job? I just got applause from the class I worked with tonight and I've never felt more sincerely complimented. I love knowing that I've done a good job and that the students appreciate the work I'm doing, knowing that it isn't easy. Even though it's hard, it's so rewarding. I feel so lucky to be part of the artistic experience, especially when I see a sketch that captures exactly how I felt during the pose, with the artist's emotion blended in. In those moments, I feel so beautiful and....seen. There's really nothing quite like it.

On Repeat

My roommate Patty introduced me to this song a few days ago and I think I've listened to it at least 100 times since then. I'm putting up all 3 versions of the song because all 3 are amazing in their own way and so worth watching and listening to over and over again. The first one is the original (don't be alarmed by the fact that you can tell he's naked at the beginning, you don't see anything and it get's really cool later. Such a cool video.) The second is a group called Walk Off the Earth. I want to marry the musical genius who figured out they could play the song on one guitar--freaking rad. The last video is a group called Pentatonix. They won the Sing Off this past season and are amazing. Have fun being as addicted as I am to this incredible song.

Big Band Babes!

A couple posts ago I mentioned that my roommates and I were going to a Big Band '40s Night this weekend. Well, it was a smashing success and here are some awesome pictures, courtesy of my roommate Jocelyn's iPhone and our neighbor David's professional work. Aren't we all so photogenic?!?

The Ladies

The Gents

The Group!

Jocelyn and Kendall (and a little bit of me)

Renee and Chad

Me and Adam

My personal favorite :)

Jocelyn and I wiped out at the end of the night. So worth it!! 

Needless to say, it was an amazing evening. Adam is an awesome dancer and everyone loved our fancy dips and tricks we practiced. Can't wait to do it again next year!!

Gray Mornings

The rain from yesterday is still lingering in the air this morning, and it is making me feel all soft and snuggly. I just want to lay on the couch by the heater and read The Time Traveler's Wife all day.

But alas, I have to (well, get to) go snow shoeing for my creative writing class this afternoon! Here's hoping I come back in one piece!

What a Month

Ok, it's been way too long, so I'm gonna try to give the highlights of the last month as quickly as possible.
1) Nathan and I aren't really talking anymore. He got a girlfriend (obviously not me) so things just haven't quite been the same, but it's all good and there are no hard feelings. I'm still so incredibly grateful he came into my life.
2) Modeling is amazing!!! I love every single day of it, and it never gets boring. Also, I got a second gig modeling for a Saturday class that my roommate Renee is in. They needed a female model, so I got hired, and it pays double what I make at the school, so that's a bonus.
3) I absolutely ADORE my roommates, especially Renee and Jocelyn. The three of us moved in in January and we just immediately clicked. The other three girls are amazing too, I just couldn't be happier!
4) We're going to a Big Band '40s dance next Saturday!! Renee, Jocelyn and I all asked boys and got cute vintage dresses, and we're having a dance lesson tomorrow night (taught by myself and James) so that everyone will know a few steps to get them through the dance. I asked one of the boys next door and he and I are going to have a blast!!