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One of my all-time favorite TED talks, and definitely some food for thought as we begin a new year:

The Power of Vulnerability

just returned home from a week of staying in west end avenue luxury to find my bathtub running non-stop. who wants to come fix it? please and thank you.

blizzarded.

i think i'm gonna work on the whole a-sexual thing. yeah.

ok, i need to nerd out for a second... things to consider whilst watching the video:

1) i kind of hate beyonce.
2) he makes REALLY strange faces.

but here's the thing... KID CAN SAAANG.

his agility is insane, and i know many of my fellow opera singers who aren't in anywhere near as much control over their voices, not to mention his INSANE connection...
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i am so, so thankful for many, many things.

today, instead of continuing the pattern of dwelling on that which i still desire, i'm taking the time to focus on the many (dare i say it?) blessings. a brief snapshot of a few of them:

i live in the most amazing city.
i get paid to do what i love.
as complicated as my family...
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busier than ever and all i can think about is how much i want to be spending all the time i (don't) have with someone who doesn't want to spend time with me anymore.

fuck.

lesson learned:

don't let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.















(easier said than done... still wishing)

will be MIA for a few... leave some love.

i have a new found and intense affinity for indie covers of rapping radness. i must admit, i find something about a distinctly feminine voice spouting these texts to be a particularly delicious contrast.

check out two of my favorites:

Martin de Thurah has released a set of short films for the Danish Pavilion meant to reflect the spirit and culture of Denmark by pointing out key parts of their culture.

All I know is that I can't stop watching these mesmerizing, tiny masterpieces. If you know what's good for you, you'll take some time to indulge in a bit of detailed, emotional beauty.

Mermaid...
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