Words or phrases I overuse: Ok; cool; get over it!;"I want to sing in a competition-driven long-distance quartet."; "ASSUME makes an *SS of U and ME"; "Excuses are like butts....everybody has one, so don't bother calling attention to yours."
The best thing about barbershop- " the learning NEVER ENDS!" ringing chords. performing, entertaining an audience.
What else you should know about me: The first time you see me....it's likely that your first impression is totally WRONG. So......take some time to get to know me BEFORE you decide who you believe I am.
I work hard and play hard. (but not usually at the same time) There are high goals (unreachable stars) set in every area of my life. On the way, i'll enjoy each step of the journey, but will never lose sight of the final destination. -I'm not afraid to ask questions, and will not be offended, if the answer is "NO"
Don't bother sugarcoating information. Whether it is good or bad, I'd rather hear the full true story straight out.
IN MY DREAMS...
THINGS I PLAN TO DO BEFORE I DIE
SING
Breathe
compete in quartet competition on the international stage
Get out of the corporate America cubicle farm.
invent a new career that includes some aspect of singing
In the movie version of my life, I would be played by: at least 4 or 5 different people. It's too much of a stretch for one person.
My childhood ambition/career goal: have the financial means to support myself in whatever manner I chose
If I were a breakfast cereal, I would be: frosted BRAN flakes
If I could tame and ride any animal, it would bea: Ha ha ha ha ha....
If I could live anywhere, it would be: in the small town suburbs of a big city, within driving distance of SEVERAL Sweet Adeline choruses.
My dream job(s): challenging, technical, problem solving, computer related, with flexible hours, and always something new to learn.
My dream vacation(s): it doesn't matter where I am, whenever I am doing something that I enjoy, that re-energizes me, or when I'm spending time with people that I admire, respect, or just enjoy their company. That's a dream vacation.
ME: TAGGED! (The keywords and phrases that best sum me up...)
determined. One track mind.. sing-->quartet-->competition-->medal-->crown. Life is short. Whenever an opportunity knocks,(no matter how bizarre), open the door, and grab it.
