since being back in school, life’s been pretty straightforward- class and work and work and class. but, it seems as if everything i’ve been participating in has been undergoing changes. especially tastemakers, which got an entirely new staff writing team this past semester and is working on a brand new website (up very soon!) as i sit in the library tonight working on music theory homework (okay, or writing instead), it’s clear there is a lot about to change for myself as well.

my co-op class alone has been putting me through a pretty rigorous examination of where i am in life. in searching for jobs in the industry i was forced to chose an aspect of music to focus on. luckily i found a place that will offer me a great experience with awesome people and connections with other important people in the industry. come january i will be working at ourstage!

classes this semeseter have also been extremely challenging. journalism II has definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone both in good and bad ways. i’ve been interviewing many people for different assignments (found under writing) as well as coming up with my own ideas for stories outisde of the music relm. in this, i’ve found definite lines i never want to cross in journalism. for instance, one piece in particular called upon me to reach out to a victim of domestic abuse and get her side of the story. i don’t believe this kind of journalism is anywhere near the kind of writing i want to be involved with and thus the decision to continue on with my journalism degree has been a struggle, but i want to pursue it nonetheless.

my other classes have dealt with the creation of music and analysis of it in classic terms. both music theory and principles of music literature have proved difficult, but interesting. i wish i possessed the talent necessary to write lyrics and music good enough to be listened to more than once, but i don’t and that’s alright with me. i do think that sight singing will forever haunt me, though….

on a brighter note, i’ve been starting to consider my plans for the summer and where i will live next. my sister and her friend caitlin, both seen in earlier pictures, are planning on coming to boston for the summer to intern in various places and get a taste of the city. i’m so excited to have them here and feel like boston is my home again. last year, even though living with a floor full of girls was hectic and often annoying, i had a strong sense of community. i’m very much looking forward to that feeling again. i still have a group of friends here- just spread out and just as busy as i am.

busy as we may be, my boyfriend andrew and good friends kelsey and zivi (describe the fauna) got together to celebrate halloween and andrew’s birthday a few weeks back. here are some pictures taken by kels and zivi from the weekend:

you can check kelsey and zivi’s work out here. they’re both talented photographers!

stay tuned for more holiday updates, writing and photography.