Cough...Cough...Cough...

...is all that I've been doing today it seems.

Okay, I'm officially sick, but I'm also officially recovering. I went to the doc yesterday and she diagnosed me with Pharyngitis and an Upper Respiratory Infection. Not fun. So after a steroid shot and some antibiotics and such, I'm somewhat recovering.

But on top of the sickness, Pirates opens next week. We've had a rehearsal nearly every night this week and being sick and having no voice makes it a bit hard to put forth all of your effort and energy into a rehearsal. But things have gone well so far. Tomorrow begins Tech Week (or more affectionately known as HELL WEEK!!!).

So today, also whilst being sick, I had to attend a mandantory fitness lab for my HPE 200 class. At the lab, I had to run/walk 1.5 miles, do curl-ups, and do push-ups. I will say that I am proud of myself for walking the 1.5 miles in 23 minutes and 30 seconds whilst having Asthma and an upper respiratory infection on top of that. Yes, that is not fast at all, but I survived (for the most part) and I'm here to blog about it. We won't go into the curl-ups and push-ups...

Well, I just got in from Pirates rehearsal and I'm whooped. I've got a few things to do before bed, so I'm off...

Comments are much appreciated...

Brian

Brahms' Requiem: A Review

Check out Michael Huebner's review for Brahms' Requiem (of which I am singing in again tonight). I'm included in his review for the Tenors. Although I don't quite agree with what all he wrote.

Here is an excerpt from his review. To view the entire review, go to http://blog.al.com/mhuebner/2008/02/alabama_symphony.html.

Some of the finer moments of the work approached greatness. Driven by Brahms' moody, heart-wrenching melodies, the combined Birmingham Concert Chorale and UAB Concert Choir delivered warmth in "Denn alles Fleisch," the tenors belting out a startling "Aber des Herrn Wort." They hit their stride toward the end of "Denn wir habe hie," blending beautifully with the ASO brasses and strings.

Another Jan and Bri Joint Production...

Okays, so here's another blog entry that Jan and I have done recently, except this time, there's a video or two to accompany it. Enjoy!

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This is another Janna and Brian blog. It will be spirited and wonderful. Please read with utmost care.

“Although it is a rather dreary day in the city, I cannot help but think of the lovely, balmy weather of springtime. It will be the perfect weather for the wearing of cute skirts.”—Janna

“Do you want to hear me sing?”—Brian
“No.”—Janna

These are just a couple of interesting quotes from our day together thus far. We got together today at around 10 at the Hulsey. We got into the car and encountered Jeremiah; afterwards, we persuaded him to come with us for brunch. At McDonald’s, we purchased breakfast items (for brunch, of course), and devoured them hungrily.

We went to the bank. Sadly, Jeremiah discovered he still had no money.

After this, we dropped Jeremiah off at his dorm and traversed back to the apartment. We made coffee and ate biscotti. Having scarfed down the deliciousness of coffee and nnnnbiscotti, we then decided to blog together. This has become a new tradition of ours and it is something people speak of when they read our blogs.

But sad times occurred, when we decided to connect to the internet, we ran into many barricades, so we had to write this blog separately and will have to update it at a later time.

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Stressfulness is not one of the Fruits of the Spirit...

Stressfulness...

That pretty much sums up my past week. I'm currently employed right now, but might as well not be. FCS (namely the manager) screwed me over. They promised me hours after Christmas was over with and the store opening was done, but now I all of a sudden don't get any hours. So needless to say, I'm hunting another job. Help please...

I've been sick. My voice left me towards the end of last week and I still have not fully recovered. I had to sing today in Performance Class and my voice was scratchy...not good. Plus my asthma is flaring up again. Still not good.

I'm having to conserve every cent I have right now while I'm not working. So I can't go out tonight and hang out with my friends unless they were to come over here and watch a movie or something. Not fun...

School is kicking my butt right now. I'm taking 18 hours and it is very stressful.

Things at Mountaintop are great! God is still my refuge and strength. My faith is about the only thing that is keeping me going right now.

I know this is kind of a downer blog entry, but I just had to write about what I'm going through right now.

But don't worry, I'll make it. God always sees me through. :-)

I did get to see Amber yesterday and that made my day. So that is good. I miss Rachel...really bad. She needs to come home soon and see me. Janna and I see each other at least twice a week now. I am loving that. As always, Roxy rocks my socks off. She is the best neighbor a guy can have. Let's see, other people I miss are:

Brooke
Jessie
Micah
Meghan
Abigail
Kacey

Hmm...that's about all for now.

Bri