Kasey’s summer update:

By now I’m sure you all know that I’ve decided to transfer to Loyola (from LSU). I can’t even explain how happy I am about this.

I finally found an occupation that is perfect for me! The program for music therapy at Loyola is one of the best and oldest in the country. I can’t wait to start!

So, over the summer I worked (as a server) at Houston’s restaurant in Metairie. This was a challenge for me, but it worked out well, and I made a good bit of money! I’m not sure if I will continue working there during the school year.

Also, a good portion of my summer was spent taking vocal lessons for my audition to get into Loyola’s school of music. I met with my high school music teacher once a week. She is an amazing lady.

I finally got an audition, and passed it! So, much to everyone’s surprise, I actually do have a nice voice. The program requires that I learn piano and guitar as well. This is something that I’ve always wanted to accomplish. I really feel like I am bettering my life by doing this. And that is such a good feeling! Going through two years at LSU with no real purpose was very difficult. But now I actually look forward to going to class every day!

This past week was orientation at Loyola and I start with classes on Monday. I have a crazy schedule… I will be taking 18 hours. I am taking guitar, chorus, theory, music therapy (intro), religion, field studies (music therapy), mental retardation (music therapy) … to name a few.

Everything is SO different from LSU. But I am loving it. It’s something completely new. Which is what I needed.

In other news… Richard and I are still together. Things are going great. We have been seeing each other for a little over a year now. He is also starting at Loyola as a music industries major.

I hope you are all doing well. I miss everyone SO MUCH! I know that we are all busy people…but let’s try to keep in touch a little better. I guess that’s what this blog is for! But I will try to post more often. And call and email everyone.

This blog is very scatterbrained…

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Love you all!

Fernie, July 2007

Well, we're back from vacation, and it's time to catch up on a bit of blogging. Lee left for Fernie a couple of days before I left for Vancouver. He to decompress and to handle some of the outstanding issues related to the water damage our condo received over the winter. Me to attend a chief academic officers meeting. The conference was great.

On Saturday, July 28, I flew from Vancouver to Kalispell and then headed to Fernie for my own vacation time. We had a really great week. It was hotter and drier than usual. On a couple of days the smoke from the fires in Montana were carried into the area. Notice the haze in the photo.

This vacation actually felt a little less athletic than our typical Fernie visits. We had a number of leisurely bike rides and walked all over the place. It was a little hot (mid-90s) to do strenuous mountain biking. But I think this was exactly the kind of vacation we needed.

Fernie continues to be a very special place for us. If you haven't checked it out--virtually or in person--you should. It's beauty is unmatched. The people are wonderful. We always have an amazing time.