Saturday, August 25, 2007

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…

Email me!

Keep in touch!

Love you all!

2 comments:

Mel said...

Glad to see someone besides me is doing some regular posting here. Very exciting to see that Kasey is following in her uncle's footsteps and spending some time at Loyola. Very cool!

Anonymous said...

Kasey, I was with Fr. Jim Carter yesterday at Fr Doug's, and told him about your switch. He couldn't say enough about the program !! He has seen near miracles using music, and knew the man who started the program quite well. He's deceased. Was his name Braswell? Anyway, he loved hearing about you------------Gram