lately...

You guys, we have been totally sucky lately.  Between looming thesis deadlines happening so soon that it sends me into an insta-panic attack whenever I think about it, my last a cappella concert tomorrow, and all-around insanity that happens this time of the year (seriously, can't we just hibernate through the return of almost-spring?) - well, it's pressure time.  And we are both feeling it.

But good news: my new a cappella CD comes out tomorrow!  This has been my biggest project of the week - running around getting this thing ready to go.  It's not easy to release a CD.  I've been finalizing track mixing and order, approving the artwork, and listening to the master over and over to check for any pops or tweaks that need to be fixed.  This is the master! Woooo!!  And tomorrow is my last concert - how sad.  If you're in Ann Arbor tomorrow, you should come to my concert!

This is the Compulsive Lyres' third album.  Check out our website in a few days if you're interested!  

This weekend is going to be super fun though - it's a Sister/Ryan visit weekend!  We will be up to lots of shenanigans (aka lots of food and wine consumption) that we desperately need.  Can't wait :)

oh holy night, a cappella style

Oh Holy Night, performed by the ladies of the Compulsive Lyres a cappella. 

scenes from the studio

Reminiscing about what I spend a ton of time on when I'm in Ann Arbor - my a cappella group. Being in Minneapolis this summer has been great, but I've also been nostalgic for my on-campus life in Ann Arbor.

Some pics from my most recent visit to the recording studio.

And a live performance of my group who was recording, if you're curious (The Compulsive Lyres).

Starting an SLR Long Weekend - sister weekends are the best! Up north for the annual family 4th of July celebration. I'll be making this this 4th of July cake for our family picnic! Recap next week.