Random coolness

So I got this email the other day from a guy at Penn - I think he is/was a graduate/PhD student - saying that he founded a new chamber choir in Philadelphia and wanted to invite me to be in it. He said he remembered hearing me at a Baroque ensemble concert two years ago and wanted to invite me to join the choir last year but was told I was in Germany. He said they're having auditions this weekend, but he'd waive that for me since he's already heard me sing. So... I'm in. Cool, eh? And I was struggling to decide what sort of ensemble to join back at Penn this year... looks like the decision was made for me! I like when things work out that way.

In other news, I have been shadowing the German teacher at Brentwood High last week and this week, and it's pretty fun. I've been learning some cool stuff, and it's helpful to go back and put myself in the shoes of kids just starting to learn German. I might have an internship at Penn this year assistant teaching at a small German school just outside of Philly, so I figured it'd be good (and just plain interesting) to do a little observing first.

And of course the biggest news is that my brother is now off to college! He left yesterday, and move-in was today. I can't believe it, my little baby brother... all grown up... heh well sorta... :)