Another week, another quick upload. Work has started and my free time is reduced. I’m keeping this post short.
Tag: life updates
Skill Building – Hobby – #004
“Practice, practice, practice!” I know of no other substitute for learning. Here are my records of another week.
Skill-Building – Hobby – #003
For this week’s skill-building vocal exercise, I recorded myself singing a five-note intervallic exercise across my current singing range.
Skill Building – Hobby – #002
Here is my weekly update on my journey towards become a multi-media bard.
Skill Building – Hobby – #000, #001
With life settling into a makeshift routine, I’ve found time the last several days to practice. This blog post shares a few memories from this time period, as well as my efforts to develop vocal abilities that could be used in live-art performances.
The Chariot Back to Fairbanks
Our family’s stay in Tok, Alaska came to a close with the end of the school year on May 23rd, and we packed up our belongings for the relocation. The beast of burden intended to carry our family to Fairbanks was our rusty bucket of bolts, a ’93 Chevrolet Silverado. This beater-with-a-heater is now dubbed,… Continue reading The Chariot Back to Fairbanks
Coming Home, but Home Isn’t the Same
Often, I’ve heard artists say, “If you want to be an artist, you must have fire in the belly.” All growing up, I never had to question what that meant. I was born with fire in the belly, deep inside of me. I felt it as a teenager, and it’s still there, even now. Focus… Continue reading Coming Home, but Home Isn’t the Same
Exciting News: A New Job
My time at the Alaska Gateway School District was drawing to a close and, as I mentioned previously, I couldn’t keep living in Tok, AK due to the needs of my family. When people would ask what my plans were for the upcoming school year, I would — somewhat jokingly — reply that I intended… Continue reading Exciting News: A New Job
Certification Update – Mar 5th
Have you ever been camping and let a fire burn for a long, long time? You know how, at the end of the fire, there can sometimes be a few small pieces of wood that have burnt to the point where they are just grey dust holding to the shape of charcoal? If you touch… Continue reading Certification Update – Mar 5th
Searching for a New Job
I’m grateful for the opportunity to complete my student teaching as a team member of the Alaska Gateway School District, located in Tok, AK. My employer kindly offered another one-year contract for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Unfortunately, due to my family situation, I was not able to accept. When this school year concludes, I… Continue reading Searching for a New Job