in Ohio right now

whenever I'm motivated to write in here I'm not in ny...hm go figure
so this past semester, I took like 9 classes and worked more than like 15 hours a week. Now I kind of regret that I made myself so crazy with all of that, but at the time, the busyness seemed like a good idea.
This spring semester, I planned on interning on Mondays and Fridays, but now I can totally see that it would be awful to add more onto my plate and expect myself to do a great job at all of those things. I'm still going to work, but get a better schedule and really start to put myself out there.
I met someone who works at a resturant with live music and he asked me if I would be interested in coming to perform. I'm way excited because I had never done something like this before. Quite honestly, I really should be doing things like this more often. I mean it would mean a lot for me, but not to anyone listening. They should really be concerned with their dinner. oooh, but they might be distracted by my skilzz. just kidding
I've been suuuper lazy in Ohio. Because I only get to see my sister every six months, we spend almost every single day together. We don't really do anything except for bring out laptops in to the den and watch a marathon of america's next top model, degrassi, or anything on tv. we have a good time.
Next semester starts in 2 weeks, but I'm flying back next saturday. I'm really looking forward to some alone time in my apartment, where I can sleep in, clean, and fix those little things around the apartment that have always been bothering me. I will be working that week, and Kara said that she wants to spend some time in the city. Okay, maybe I'll have some company and be a little more busier than I thought, but at least I'll be back in the city!

ah, sorry I'm an asshole for not writing more.
everything is still pretty much the same, but I'm busy. all of the time.
I've been getting really into Latins and bossas, and I think I'm going to take Portuguese next semester...if I can work it all out. I'm taking risks in singing and creating arrangements, which is really good for me. I'm getting more comfortable with everything. My teacher is kinda ehh. She never gives me feedback. I'll sing a tune through a few times and she'll go "yeah, yeah, this one's ready!" I would love for her to go indepth and look at what I'm doing and give me suggestions. I know I'm not doing it perfectly, so it would be fabulous if she would tell me something, anything.
I did well on mid terms. 1 point away from getting an A for vocal musicianship, got an "a very good job" on my rhythm class, A- for my piano, 100% on my theory exam, an a for ear-training (which apparently doesn't really mean anything), and I didn't have a midterm in my other classes. Its nice to know that my hard work is paying off.
I've seen Kara about 2389476928346 times, suz & sam came to visit last weekend, and my sister is coming in today, which is amazing. I've talked to Arie a few times, too. I wish it was as easy to see her as it is for Kara & I to see each other.
I'm loving the city, but I'm oddly really missing Ohio. Who'da thought? I can't wait to sit around on a comfy couch and do absolutely nothing and oh and watch tv. bad tv. for hours and hours. Thanksgiving will be really nice - less than 2 weeks away!
& New York weather is crazier than Cincinnati's. 3 weeks ago, it was cold as hell, and we were layering and I was wishing I had my cute winter coats. now its sunny and people are going out in sun dresses? hmm explain that one to me.