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Harbinger

April 6, 2008 at 4:20 PM

What sort of moron would willingly sign themselves up for an 8:30am jury? That seems to be a popular question to be asked and the answer to the question is? Me. An 8:30am jury in sightsinging, tapping, etc etc etc. is the time I chose. I'm first on the list of the first day of exams for that course. I'll be able to go and get it done and over with and then hear all the complaints from everyone else and not have to be stressing anymore because what's done is done!

I turned on the radio a couple weeks ago in a rare moment of weakness. I didn't really feel like listening to any of my cds and my little external-speakerless laptop isn't exactly a powerhouse of sound that I can make heard in my apartment while cleaning, so in a moment of weakness I turned on CBC radio two thinking to myself that it'd been so long since I last listened that I'd give CBC another shot. Mostly I was disappointed. But one song did come out of it that I'm rather hooked on now and I'm not entirely sure why because it's not a particularly great or stunning work of composition or musical content. In fact, it's really rather lacking but it's addictive for some reason. It's like commercial classical music! Not really a whole lot of musical substance but it's hard to ignore. The piece (in case any of you are interested) is called "Harbinger" by Michael Oldfield (and orchestrated by Karl Jenkins). I did manage to find a video on youtube that has the music playing. I haven't actually read or payed any attention to the video/journal that goes with it, I just put it on for the music. So if there's anything offensive in the text that accompanies the music, my apologies. http://youtube.com/watch?v=L1Eqizg-cyE

When I was in college, we had self scheduling of final exams and an honor system to prevent cheating. Practically everyone chose to have their exams as early in the week as possible, with the worst exam on Monday morning. I understand your choice on your exam schedule. I hope it works out well for you.
Good luck! At that hour, it will be over before you are conscious enough to get uptight.