The Beginning of the End

It has been an epoch and a half since I last wrote here, or at least it feels thus. I have begun the last semester of my undergraduate career and that, along with various other facets of life, is consuming me and my time.

Events such as the completion of yet another chunk of my academic career inevitably lead me to contemplation. Here I am, on the brink of the next part of my life: what will it bring? Will it bring further education? Will it bring marriage and family first? Does it come bearing writing or music as a career? What happens now?

Whatever it is, I trust that God knows what He is doing. Rather than being afraid of this uncertain future, I am ready, at last, to embrace that as part of the joy and the challenge that comes with living.

I need to finish gathering and submitting my supporting documents for my applications to Notre Dame and Western Michigan University. We shall see if medieval musicology is where my call lies or not . . .

Onward and upward!

Shameless Promotion

As most of you know, I’m a writer/adjunct editor for The Edward Website. As most of you probably don’t know, we’re currently undertaking great renovations, known as “Snazzy,” to reinvent TEW. In the process of this glorious upheaval, we are also looking to expand our staff. We are looking for:

An illustrator
3 full-time columnists

If you or someone you know might be interested in this, feel free to e-mail webmaster AT theedwardwebsite DOT com.

Well, since Anchorite tagged me, how can I refuse? For your reading pleasure: The Weird Habits Meme.


1. I almost always have a writing utensil in my hair if I'm in class. That way, I'll always know where it is and not have to rummage through my bag! People ask, "Anna, do you have a pencil," and I automatically reach for my hair--which is hilarious if there's nothing there!

2. I have to brush my teeth before I wash my face. HAVE TO. I can't have soap feel/smell on my hands if I'm going to be doing anything involving my mouth.

3. I don't know if this is a habit, but it's weird. I can put my iTunes on Random Shuffle and not bat an eye when something like "Champagne Supernova" is followed by the "Os Justi" chant. Alternative meets chant. Welcome to my world.

4. When I write, I make nasty, sarcastic comments at parts of my writing in the margins. Yes, I insult my own work. Helps make it better in the long run.

5. I try to let my room always be a little bit messy, so it doesn't feel pretentious--a book here, a CD there, which usually turns into piles of books and CDs. Not at all pretentious; goal accomplished.

I hereby tag Edward J.S. Atkinson, and Mary Liz Walter!