I don't operate well under peer pressure. Although... Kjerstin is so awesome that I could hardly be considered her peer.

So here goes.

I have really let stress get to me these past couple weeks. New classes, new ward, still working, not to mention projects that were always somewhere in my mind.

One of the projects was finishing the E.P. that the band has been working on. Oh by the way, we officially changed our name from 'Atl Atl' to 'Bearcats'. Yep. Don't try to change our minds.

The other project that has been really worrying me is my application to the advertising program. I have finished most of the written portion, and we filmed the commercial tonight. I think it will turn out great.

I am really grateful for my friends. I came up to campus to film the video. I was just feeling like I wanted it to be over with as quickly as possible. It was the wrong attitude.

After a few scenes, I started to realize that Dallin and Tim and Tracee were being totally awesome to help me. And they were more excited to film than I was. So I decided to start having fun with it. And it should be pretty killer material. I'll post the video when it's done. (It's due friday!!)

I wish I had some pictures to put up here to break the monotony. But I have the monopoly on monotony.

I'll end with a quick write up on Labor Day.

First of all, I was wondering this year what we are celebrating on Labor Day. Our jobs? The period of time right before women give birth? No one could give me a straight answer.

So I just Wikipedia'ed it and it looks like the government made it up to appease the masses after a bunch of people died in a big labor union strike.

Anyway. It was the best labor day ever. I went on a hike up the canyon, saw Scott Pilgrim, made cupcakes, and played an awesome show with Paper-Tron.

Hopefully one day I will find some pictures of all this stuff.

Peaceful days!

Others just hoped.

Regardless of your viewpoint, I am glad you are here to get a little flavor for what life has brought me in the last month.

Firstly, I'd like to tell you about my job. I am working for Classical 89, KBYU-FM. I love working in Radio. Every day is a different story, a different idea to bring to life. For example, I got an e-mail just this morning telling me I should find a Native American who has an instrument that is a family heirloom. That's like, something I would do anyway!

I have had opportunities to interview conductors, musicians, actresses, officials, and friends. I enjoy going to work everyday and trying to tell stories on the air that will affect people. I had a story go on air yesterday about my friend April, whose mom used to sing each kid in their family a special song when they were sad. After that, we played Gershwin's Lullaby. Last night, a girl in my ward said she was listening and it almost brought tears to her eyes. I think radio is a powerful medium, because it allows listeners to engage their imaginations. I don't doubt that many people imagined their own mothers singing to them as they listened. So I think that is what I like about it.

Exciting news, Chad Turner's wedding was today. Tim came down and we went to their beautiful sealing and had lunch at Ruby River. I am really happy for him and Emily.

Other than work, my life is rather chill. I am not doing classes this semester. I have found some projects to work on. A band called Bittersweet Bluegrass asked me to record some songs for them, so I have been practicing my recording skills and reading lots of books on recording and mixing. (The BYU library is an amazing resource. Yet this is the first time I've ever checked out any books.)

It has been hot lately, compounded by the fact that we here in apartment 115 are too cheap to turn on the Air conditioning. I have been getting used to being a sweaty betty though.

It has been weird not having Kathy and Tyler around. I miss those guys, but I bet they are the toast of Durham.

I think that's enough news for now... I have obviously skipped quite a bit, but I know these blog entries need to tailor to the internet reader's attention span. (I've probably already outwritten it.)

Adios, muchachitos!

I got the job that I applied for at Classical 89. I will be producing things for on-air usage and just helping out around the stations.

I got 4 A's and 2 B+'s. My best semester yet!

And I got a sweet tape deck at DI, because we are recording an acoustic album and I wanted to give our recordings an old-school vibe.