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The Unexpected Final Exam

With a single click, I have submitted my final assignment of my undergraduate degree. I can’t believe it’s all over; research, studying, and practicing are all things I will now do out of free will instead of obligation. There are no more hoops to jump through. That diploma is mine, I can practically taste it!  But...

What My American Idol Audition Taught Me

Today is the one year anniversary of my American Idol audition. What better way to commemorate it than to talk about what I learned from my experience?  Spoiler alert: I didn’t make it. And my goodness, I’ve never been so happy to have failed at something in my life. The entire process was so grueling. I won’t get...

Uncharted Waters

“What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you want to do with your life? What is your career of choice?”  Can I be honest? These questions have made me want to throw up the past few months. I mean of course, the answer is music; it has always been music. But just like...