Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Afternoon Delight Playlist 29 March
As promised, here is my playlist from today's show:
1. Dream Diary - El Lissitzky
2. Tommy Guerrero - Que S'est-il Passe
3. Cut Copy - Where I'm Going
4. The Dodos - Don't Try And Hide It
5. The Head and The Heart - Down In The Valley
6. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - The Body
7. Shannon and The Clams - Sleep Talk
8. Hunx + His Punx (featuring Shannon) - The Curse of Being Young
9. Smith Westerns - Weekend
10. Grace Oberhofer - Time
11. Chain and The Gang - Bill For The Use of A Body
12. Admiral Radley - Ending of Me
13. Wolf People - Tiny Circle
14. Lykke Li - Get Some
15. Fitz and The Tantrums - Breakin' The Chains of Love
I hope you enjoyed the show! Listen in next week at KUPS to stream it online or on your radio at 90.1FM. Get your weekly dose of Afternoon Delight every Tuesday at 2pm.
1. Dream Diary - El Lissitzky
2. Tommy Guerrero - Que S'est-il Passe
3. Cut Copy - Where I'm Going
4. The Dodos - Don't Try And Hide It
5. The Head and The Heart - Down In The Valley
6. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - The Body
7. Shannon and The Clams - Sleep Talk
8. Hunx + His Punx (featuring Shannon) - The Curse of Being Young
9. Smith Westerns - Weekend
10. Grace Oberhofer - Time
11. Chain and The Gang - Bill For The Use of A Body
12. Admiral Radley - Ending of Me
13. Wolf People - Tiny Circle
14. Lykke Li - Get Some
15. Fitz and The Tantrums - Breakin' The Chains of Love
I hope you enjoyed the show! Listen in next week at KUPS to stream it online or on your radio at 90.1FM. Get your weekly dose of Afternoon Delight every Tuesday at 2pm.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Invisible Children
A year ago today, I didn’t know anything about Invisible Children. If someone had asked me what it was, I wouldn’t have been able to answer them with a single correct, solid fact. Last October, when I was at a leadership conference, I saw an Invisible Children presentation and was deeply moved. The videos I watched made me cry because of the atrocities that the people of Uganda were living through everyday - children not being able to sleep in their own home out of fear that the LRA would come and kidnap them in the middle of the night, being orphaned because their parents die from disease or their older siblings have been abducted; these videos also made me smile because of the strong spirits that these people had - having the will and drive to go to school everyday in order to educate themselves and be able to change something about the world in which they live, the creators and volunteers of Invisible Children who continue to risk everything to help people who they don’t know anything about but by helping, create some of the strongest relationships they have ever had and develop a truly unbreakable and strong drive to do everything they possibly can to help the people of Uganda; even if it seems insignificant to someone else, everything they do is helping.
This was my first exposure to Invisible Children and it made me want to do something, anything. Tonight, I went to another presentation; this one was held at my school. When I entered Kilworth Chapel [a few minutes late] I was extremely shocked and ashamed that there were only a handful of people present. I know my college is extremely small [a total of less than 2500 undergraduate students], but how could there be only 30 people on this campus who actually care about this and are interested and concerned about what is going on? I really couldn’t believe it. This presentation was another very moving one. There was even a young woman from Northern Uganda who came to tell us a little bit about her story. Unfortunately, I had to leave early to go to a group project meeting. But, before I left, I made sure to do something to help, even if it is something small. Invisible Children is an amazing organization and it’s definitely one that I would love to be more involved with in the future. So, I took my first step to doing so tonight. I purchased the 25 Campaign kit. By doing so, I have promised to raise money for The Protection Plan [a minimum of only $25] and awareness. On April 25th, I will go silent. I will wear my IC shirt, and carry around small cards explaining why I am silent, why we need to raise money for The Protection Plan, and why I am a part of 25. So what is The Protection Plan?
The Protection Plan is a program set forth by IC in Central Africa. Through this program, they are able to set up radio towers to connect remote villages in Central Africa. This allows the villages to receive radio announcements telling them where the LRA is and where they are heading. This way, people can take any precautions they may need to in order to keep themselves, their families, and their friends safe and away from the LRA. In addition to this, The Protection Plan has established a search and rescue plan to find children who have been abducted by Joseph Kony’s forces and have been required to join the LRA. After they have been found, The Protection Plan will place the children in rehabilitation centers. These are meant to counsel the children in any way necessary and, after spending a few weeks here, reunites them with their families.
This is the first step I have taken to help and be a part of Invisible Children and I hope to continue my participation. So now I’m asking you to help me with this. Please, do what you can, raise awareness, donate time or money, anything will help. 100% of the money I raise through the 25 goes toward The Protection Plan. Help me reach the goal of raising $25 by going here and donating money on my page. Even if it’s just one dollar, every little bit helps. And, if you are so inclined, buy your own 25 kit and spend one day in silence and raise awareness amongst your family and friends. Horrible things are happening everyday in Central Africa and we can actually help. Seriously, do it.
This was my first exposure to Invisible Children and it made me want to do something, anything. Tonight, I went to another presentation; this one was held at my school. When I entered Kilworth Chapel [a few minutes late] I was extremely shocked and ashamed that there were only a handful of people present. I know my college is extremely small [a total of less than 2500 undergraduate students], but how could there be only 30 people on this campus who actually care about this and are interested and concerned about what is going on? I really couldn’t believe it. This presentation was another very moving one. There was even a young woman from Northern Uganda who came to tell us a little bit about her story. Unfortunately, I had to leave early to go to a group project meeting. But, before I left, I made sure to do something to help, even if it is something small. Invisible Children is an amazing organization and it’s definitely one that I would love to be more involved with in the future. So, I took my first step to doing so tonight. I purchased the 25 Campaign kit. By doing so, I have promised to raise money for The Protection Plan [a minimum of only $25] and awareness. On April 25th, I will go silent. I will wear my IC shirt, and carry around small cards explaining why I am silent, why we need to raise money for The Protection Plan, and why I am a part of 25. So what is The Protection Plan?
The Protection Plan is a program set forth by IC in Central Africa. Through this program, they are able to set up radio towers to connect remote villages in Central Africa. This allows the villages to receive radio announcements telling them where the LRA is and where they are heading. This way, people can take any precautions they may need to in order to keep themselves, their families, and their friends safe and away from the LRA. In addition to this, The Protection Plan has established a search and rescue plan to find children who have been abducted by Joseph Kony’s forces and have been required to join the LRA. After they have been found, The Protection Plan will place the children in rehabilitation centers. These are meant to counsel the children in any way necessary and, after spending a few weeks here, reunites them with their families.
This is the first step I have taken to help and be a part of Invisible Children and I hope to continue my participation. So now I’m asking you to help me with this. Please, do what you can, raise awareness, donate time or money, anything will help. 100% of the money I raise through the 25 goes toward The Protection Plan. Help me reach the goal of raising $25 by going here and donating money on my page. Even if it’s just one dollar, every little bit helps. And, if you are so inclined, buy your own 25 kit and spend one day in silence and raise awareness amongst your family and friends. Horrible things are happening everyday in Central Africa and we can actually help. Seriously, do it.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
I'm actually getting really bad at updating this
It seems like I only write something on here about once a month - if that. My life hasn't been filled with much music lately, just the same old choir rehearsals and voice lessons. Actually, last week I asked my voice teacher if I could sing one of my all time favorite songs. I prefaced it with "this may be a bit unconventional but..." I thought it was appropriate, because the song I asked about is a little unconventional for a classical voice department at a school of music that focuses solely on classical performance and dabbles in jazz. The song is Think of Me from The Phantom of the Opera. Now, I know it may not be the most challenging of songs, but it's a song that I love. I grew up listening to The Phantom of the Opera - just like all the kids do, right? - and it's probably one of the reasons why I have become so involved with music and singing. It marked the beginning of my growing love for music and it's a play that I still love and a soundtrack that I still blast every so often in my dorm. I'm just so connected to the whole thing and this song is one of the only solo ones I could think of that is for a soprano voice. Anyway, so I asked and he said that he'll check with those in charge. He didn't name names, but I know who he's talking about: her, "upstairs," both literally and figuratively speaking. So, I guess I'll find out the final decision once we get back from spring break! I hope she says it's fine, I'd love to sing that song.
In other not so relevant news, in exactly 17 days I will find out whether or not I'll be spending my summer in Washington, D.C. I don't know if I mentioned this previously, but I applied for an internship with NPR for this coming summer in D.C. I actually applied for three internships with them. We'll see what happens, I've done all I need to and can at this point and all that's left for me to do is wait. It's actually a very difficult task. I can't tell you how many times it crosses my mind, how many times I check my calendar to see how many more weeks or days until I'll know for sure. I also hate the feeling of uncertainty. It's not so much being nervous about not getting the internship, but more of not knowing exactly where I'll be this summer or what I'll be doing. I like to have these sorts of things figured out pretty far in advance. Also, I won't be completely heart broken if I don't get the internship. I mean, I will probably have a heart attack and die if I do get it. I will be so ridiculously excited and thankful and oh my god, I just don't even know. It would just be amazing. But, at the same time, I'll be okay with not getting it, too. If I don't get it, that means I can spend the summer here, in Tacoma, and hopefully work at Diversions and live with some friends while saving up money to study abroad [oh, have I mentioned that? I'll get to it in a bit] and maybe even take a class to fulfill my last core requirement. I would actually love to spend my summer in Tacoma. So many of my friends are staying in the area, it would be so much fun, and having an almost-full-time job will be really nice and an easy way to save up money for the Fall semester. I'd also take a 3-week vacation to do my internship at the Ojai Music Festival, again. I loved it so much last year and had so much fun and they asked me back this year, so why the hell not? It's a great experience and a great environment with amazing people who I got to know really well last year. Basically, I have a back up plan. Either way, I'll be happy with what I do this summer. It's just a matter of waiting for NPR's decision. I'll keep you posted.
As I mentioned for a split second, I'm going abroad next semester! I'm going to the epicenter of music: Vienna, Austria. It's going to be an amazing experience. I've always equated college with studying abroad. I mean, to me, it just seems obvious that one would go abroad for a least a semester to study and completely immerse oneself in a different culture. I can't wait. In addition, one of my really good friends, Rachael, is going abroad with the same program as I am! So it will be nice to have a friendly face around; we've already started talking about things we want to do and places we want to go. While abroad, I'm hoping to keep this blog going. At that point, it will expand to more than just music, it will be a general travel blog about everything going on with me in Vienna and every other city I visit! It will probably still be mostly focused on music, though, because it is the city of music and I plan on going to operas and concerts galore.
Alright, I think I'm going to get ready for bed and watch some of The Sound of Music [have I mentioned that I'm a music nerd?] - goodnight!
Random thought: Maybe I should update this more often so that my posts don't become so ridiculously long.
In other not so relevant news, in exactly 17 days I will find out whether or not I'll be spending my summer in Washington, D.C. I don't know if I mentioned this previously, but I applied for an internship with NPR for this coming summer in D.C. I actually applied for three internships with them. We'll see what happens, I've done all I need to and can at this point and all that's left for me to do is wait. It's actually a very difficult task. I can't tell you how many times it crosses my mind, how many times I check my calendar to see how many more weeks or days until I'll know for sure. I also hate the feeling of uncertainty. It's not so much being nervous about not getting the internship, but more of not knowing exactly where I'll be this summer or what I'll be doing. I like to have these sorts of things figured out pretty far in advance. Also, I won't be completely heart broken if I don't get the internship. I mean, I will probably have a heart attack and die if I do get it. I will be so ridiculously excited and thankful and oh my god, I just don't even know. It would just be amazing. But, at the same time, I'll be okay with not getting it, too. If I don't get it, that means I can spend the summer here, in Tacoma, and hopefully work at Diversions and live with some friends while saving up money to study abroad [oh, have I mentioned that? I'll get to it in a bit] and maybe even take a class to fulfill my last core requirement. I would actually love to spend my summer in Tacoma. So many of my friends are staying in the area, it would be so much fun, and having an almost-full-time job will be really nice and an easy way to save up money for the Fall semester. I'd also take a 3-week vacation to do my internship at the Ojai Music Festival, again. I loved it so much last year and had so much fun and they asked me back this year, so why the hell not? It's a great experience and a great environment with amazing people who I got to know really well last year. Basically, I have a back up plan. Either way, I'll be happy with what I do this summer. It's just a matter of waiting for NPR's decision. I'll keep you posted.
As I mentioned for a split second, I'm going abroad next semester! I'm going to the epicenter of music: Vienna, Austria. It's going to be an amazing experience. I've always equated college with studying abroad. I mean, to me, it just seems obvious that one would go abroad for a least a semester to study and completely immerse oneself in a different culture. I can't wait. In addition, one of my really good friends, Rachael, is going abroad with the same program as I am! So it will be nice to have a friendly face around; we've already started talking about things we want to do and places we want to go. While abroad, I'm hoping to keep this blog going. At that point, it will expand to more than just music, it will be a general travel blog about everything going on with me in Vienna and every other city I visit! It will probably still be mostly focused on music, though, because it is the city of music and I plan on going to operas and concerts galore.
Alright, I think I'm going to get ready for bed and watch some of The Sound of Music [have I mentioned that I'm a music nerd?] - goodnight!
Random thought: Maybe I should update this more often so that my posts don't become so ridiculously long.
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