Life on A Sandbar

So I've started this blog to simply have a place to write about life. Those random thoughts you have that you feel don't really matter much, but may be interesting to go back and read later. As a place you can go back and sort through things, make sense of life. This past year has been a turning point in life, and if you're reading this you're going to hear a whole lot about a group called Celtic Thunder. They're a wonderful group of lads from across the pond in Ireland & Scotland who sing amazing music. If you haven't heard of them, go check 'em out at www.celticthunger.ie. Because of them I've seen more of the U.S. & done more things I never thought I would. Say Elina, you're going to drive to Canada with people you've never truly met to go see 5 Irishmen sing. If you'd have told me this back in early May 2009 I'd have laughed in your face. Now I've been to Toronto, Baltimore, and Nashville; and met some of the nicest and most caring people I've ever met.

As of right now I'm looking forward to graduating from the local community college in May and transferring to a 4 year in the fall. Two of the applications went in the mail this week and one more this coming week. I can't say that This idea necessarily thrills me. The thought of leaving where I'm comfortable, it's scary as hell. Yet at the same time I'm stoked for a whole new adventure! The culture of a big city, the diversity, the music, the possibilities....it's all so different than anything around this place.

For now I'm just working on keeping ahead of the homework and looking for a job. With it not being tourist season such things are scarce. But I need to find one to save up those dollars for the fall tour. My best friend wants to get M&G tickets for a show since we won't have to pay for lodging. Boy I sure hope my old car keeps going so it's not an added expense.

Well friends, it's late here now and tomorrow is an early morning. Yes, even on a Sunday. This thing we call life...it keeps going without thought to exhaustion, excitement, love or loss. Have a good one, and keep 'er lit!

Peace,
Elina

PS: Enjoy the picture of life on a sandbar. :)