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First things first,

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

I'm thankful for my family, and friends, for music (especially this beast of a voice I've got growing inside me :D) and for having the entire weekend with no obligations :D

Oh, and I'm also thankful for weighing less than 370 pounds for the first time in..... well, I can't remember when. I am now 369.2 pounds, and I have no problem telling you that, because 1 week ago, I weighed 379.5 pounds :D

I think this time, I'm going to be able to stick it out. It's going to take time, but I finally realize the benefits far outweigh the negatives. I must say I'm looking forward to being small... well, not small, thinner. Even at my ideal weight, I'm going to be a big guy. Being 6'5" will do that to you. I think I might actually look intimidating, which will be exciting. I should get a job as a bouncer...

Anywho, other than that awesome news, my life is going pretty swell. I kind of had a mini meltdown yesterday because of all of the things I have going on right now, but I came out of it learning two lessons:

1. I need to manage my time better

2. I need to stop taking on more than I can chew.

I'm currently preparing for at least 4, if not 5 concerts, as well as a Christmas show and juries. It's a lot of music, but I can handle it.

Probably.

Okay, so I'm going to geek out here for a maximum of 2-3 paragraphs, and maybe some pictures....

SKYRIM!!!

I'm more than positive that most of you out there, reading this (about 4 of you, I'm guessing) have someone in your life that has been mysteriously absent the last few weeks. And I'm willing to bet that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is to blame. And I don't blame them, because it is an AMAZING game.

That's my character in the mask, he's a beast. The chick in the armor is Lydia, my housecarl, also a beast. What can i say, we're BAMF's.

I foresee myself spending far too much time this weekend getting lost in the land of Skyrim.... In fact...it's calling to me now.....Farewell.

D-Day

It's D-Day.

D for Diet, that is.

I had decided I want to lose weight, not just because I want to be healthier, but mostly for my voice. I have a feeling that if I were to lose a good amount of weight, my voice would be a lot better.

Anywho, after I had decided this, my dad told me about something his friend from church was doing, so I went over to his house on Saturday, and we talked about it. He's been on it a week, and lost 7 pounds, an inch at the waist, an inch at the belly, and an inch at the chest. So, long story short, I wanted in.

So now, I'm in. I'm really hoping to lose more than a pound a day though, and I know it can be done, because I've done it before. The problem with what I did before was that I ate nothing but salad, chicken, and tuna for 2 weeks. Sure I lost 35 pounds, but I also lost a wee bit of my mind in the process. However, I really think this is something I will be able to stick to without going insane, as it doesn't limit what I can eat. So there is that.

Also, I had a really good lesson today. I finally started to understand how I can get my high notes without pushing, which is excellent. It means I can get clearer, more accurate high notes using less breath. In short, it makes me sound like a beastly god of awesomeness.

You'd enjoy it.

You know what I enjoy? My vocal coach telling me that I have potential. I usually don't see it as much as he does, but he believes in me, and I believe in him, so there is that.

I have 4 concerts coming up in December, and I'm dang excited for every one of them. Well, technically 3, but in one of them, I am in 2 different groups, so there is that. <<<<

ALSO!!!!!!!!

I am going to be in an awesome Christmas show being Music Directed by my friend Tracie. I'll be singing 2 solos, a duet, and have a feature in "O Holy Night" which is going to be awesome. It's also going to be in Show Low, so that will be really fun :D

A few days ago, I finished my small group service project at Boys and Girls Club, which was a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be. It started out rough, but it was actually a really good experience. I think helping during the homework hour was my favorite part, and not only because the girl who supervised it is extremely cute....... ;) Met some cool guys that work there, Dylan and Jordan, and basically just hung out with them the last 2 hours of each day. Overall, not a bad experience (did I mention the super cute girl????)

Btw, interjecting for a moment, I love when people put "No copyright infringement intended" on youtube videos that are definitely in breach of copyright. That's like saying, "Well you know judge, I didn't mean to murder him, honest." See how that works for ya.

I think that is it for now, see you kids later.

-Taylor.

Glad That's Over...

So, the show has officially come to an end. I'm torn on the issue, because on one hand, I have free time and time to let my voice rest. On the other, I totally miss my castmates, because they were and are amazing. Love you guys :D

Moving on.

So now that I have free time again, I've been able to rest my voice, and start singing, like REALLLY singing again, which is amazing. I was singing a song in Diction the other day, and I hit the E above middle C, and it was the best note I've ever sung. It was completely open, and felt amazing. Oh...the power my voice can have sometimes......

You'd enjoy it.

I've been doing that a lot, putting little one liners from the show into everyday speech. It makes me miss the show a little less every time.

Oh, I went to the Boys & Girls Club the other day to do my service project for communication. It was....interesting. We handed out snacks while the kids were coming in, then we helped then with homework until 5. And then....we sat. For an hour and a half. Watching kids play basketball. It was alright. I've got to go back tomorrow, which is going to be interesting. Agan.

I've realized that since I'm in the show no longer, my life isn't all that exciting. Although, Cantilena is going to be doing a concert before the press performance of Broadway Palm's "A Christmas Carol" next Friday. It's going to be pretty sweet. OOOOH! And I get to wear a top hat :D

So that's cool.

Hmm...... I got nothing else to say, so I'll play you out with a song...... How about........ This!