There is this song by Jesse McCartney called 'How Do You Sleep?" and it is so good! I have it on repeat. Anyway, there is not too much to report from my end-just studying for finals and preparing for the end of the school year.
Something I have been thinking about lately is the fact that I probably wont use much of the knowledge I am gaining from classes in the real world, except...JAZZ HISTORY! I know people probably think "oh, jazz history-it's just one of those easy classes people take to bring their grade up" and although this IS what I was originally hoping for, I have found that it is anything but easy, but most importantly, it teaches me things I can use in the real world. While I don't necessarily see myself talking about the use of assonance in "Waiting for Godot" to someone at a cocktail party, I can envision myself having a chuckle over Dizzy Gillespie's famous cheeks, lamenting Charlie Parker's untimely death and what could have been, or even discussing the illicit affair Stan Getz had with with Astrud Gilberto all while he was recording an album with her husband. Now THAT is scintillating conversation. I enjoy studying the material for the final, and find myself downloading Dave Brubeck and Jelly Roll (legally, of course.) Like I said though, this class is a challenge-I have to be able to identify 57 different songs. Thankfully, my boy Jamil is ace at making up tricks to help me memorize them all. Anyway, I really wish I could take the class again-the teacher is funny and enthusiastic and I have really enjoyed learning all about Jazz.
Yours,
Martha
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IT'S BEEN ABOUT A YEAR NOW, AINT SEEN OR HEARD FROM YOU, BEEN MISSING YOU CRAZY....
I am also obsessed with that song, which is no surprise considering we often share the same obsessions...speaking of...did I tell you my friend Megan was in a spin class at Nike the other day, looked up and saw GARTH BROOKS standing outside the room watching her spin?????? AHHH!
Can't wait to have you home soon! Do you think Jamil will want to hang out with me?
i do indeed love that song. but you want to know what song has caught my ear? man who can't be moved by the script. you can't go wrong with irish boys!
p.s. i love jesse ha ha
Yes, Jamil will want to hang out with you, Abby. Maybe we should meet first though? Haha. :)
That song is soooooo good! I'm listening on repeat too! I think good music taste runs on our family.
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