I'm backkkkk

Hello again!
I am finally back from NYC..Well actually, I've been back. I've just been lazy and haven't posted a new bloggy.

Anyway. New York was amazing, as I expected it would be. I got to meet Corbin Bleu. For those of you who don't know who that is..google him ha. He is a beautiful person.
We did a lot in the big apple so I won't bore you with my agenda of the days. But the main reason we went was to sing in Carnegie Hall, which I mentioned in the last blog. It was absolutely AMAZING. Words literally cannot describe being in the hall. The best part though, was that I got the solo I wanted.
Let me break this down for you.
There was one solo out of the 7 songs we had. And it was a soprano solo..very high notes. One soprano was going to get the opportunity to SING A SOLO IN CARNEGIE HALL. And they picked me.

I almost pee'd my pants.
It was truly an experience I will be greatful for for the rest of my life. I mean, I stood where famous people stood. Kind of mind blowing.

The whole trip itself was so inspiring. It really made me want to be in New York some day. Not just live there, but be on Broadway. I know it sounds like a crazy idea. But what's living if you don't dream? And what's a dream without action? Just a dream. So, I've decided to go for it. Even if it never works out, at least I can say I tried.
I have a feeling this may take a while..

KJ

Time square, shopping, and greasy food.

Hello again.
8:30 pm tomorrow I will be leaving for New York city. Exciting? I'm peeing my pants as we speak. I've been there before but I was also 12 and didn't fully appreciate what the city has to offer. Now that I'm older and wiser (or so I'd like to think) I am ready to take on Manhattan!..well. Sort of.
Our choir is going to New York to sing at Carnegie Hall. Yes, I said Carnegie Hall. The real deal, people. Anyway, we leave tomorrow night, fly out from Kansas city at 5:30 am on Thursday, then go to a musical once we get to the big city. And then on that Sunday, I (and 100+ others) get to step onto
THE CARNEGIE HALL STAGE
and get to sing.
I have ALWAYS wanted to sing in a big hall or church or something of great value. I want to feel like I have accomplished something huge, and I get to do that by singing in Carnegie.
I know it may sound a little cliche, but this is a once in a lifetime thing for most people. But for me, I want to make it happen again. When I walk onto that stage, I will be thinking about all of the famous musicians who have played/sung on the stage. And someday, I want to be one of the famous people that somebody thinks about as they walk onto the stage for the first time.
Maybe it's a petty dream. Sounds a little cloud-headed doesn't it?
Who knows. But someday, I want to see my name in lights. Not for the glitz and glamor though. I'm not in this for the fame. I want to touch people with my music and with my story. I want to share a bit of me with people. Who cares if I never get my name in lights or whatever. What REALLY matters, is if I can touch a life.
I know it sounds cheesy but it is truly how I feel.

I'm getting ahead of myself, as usual! Anywho, I'll be sure to post some pictures of my trip once I get them. And I will definitely have to write about my trip once I get home on the 16th!
Flying isn't my favorite thing so send some prayers my way at around 5:30 Thursday morning!
Time to kick the journey into gear,
KJ

Mr. Quaker and I.

Good morning all.

Today hasn't been much of a day yet. I woke up and sat around.. no surprise there. But after I got off my lazy butt, I made some breakfast.

Oatmeal <3

I was reading the back of the oatmeal box and it said with every serving of oatmeal I get, It also helps my heart..so obviously that put me in a good mood.
It wasn't until after I sat down that I realized my heart was nowhere near being in this feast.
Without even realizing it, I had put in what felt like half the bag of brown sugar. Now don't get me wrong I'm not this obese-gotta-have-sugar-everyday types of people. I have just always LOVED brown sugar in my oatmeal. But something in me this morning kind of snapped.
I need a better diet. I don't eat enough of the healthy stuff. I'm not extremely unhealthy or unfit, but I could be doing better. I should be running more. I should be eating healthier and eating vegetables.
I think this summer needs to be a changing one. After all, I have to avoid the freshman 15 next year (which I'm not too worried about. My metabolism is pretty high up there. But you can never be too sure).

So it's been decided. This summer I'm going to eat healthier and be healthier....Right after I get back from New York.
Give a girl a break. You can't expect to be in New York and not eat everything you see.
Starting June 16th, this girl is turning over to the dark side.
Where would I be without Mr. Quaker?

KJ.

I'm new at this..

Hello to whoever you are. I'm Kali, I'm 18, and I have no idea what I'm doing..or even why I'm doing this. My sister started one of these blogs and I thought it was silly to be honest. In my mind, why would anyone want to sit here and write to possibly nobody? And then I realized I do that in my journal.. SO. Since I spend most of my time on this computer, I figured I'd join the fun.
Like I said. I don't really know how to do this but I'm willing to try.
I might as well share a little about myself.
I live in Nebraska and I just graduated from high school about month ago so I'm pretty excited about heading off to college, which is UNL. I'm going for Vocal Performance. I know it sounds silly for those of you who believe that 1 in a trillion ever get anywhere with music and performing..but I'm too stubborn to give in. Not only that, I love music too much to let it go. It's been a part of my life since I was born. (cliche but it's true, my mom was a music teacher my whole life up until I was 13).
Anywho. I have one sister, Jordan. I love her. We fight all the time but she's my best friend. I'm actually living with her next year rather than on campus. (I know, risky move). We'll see if I make it out alive.
I have a beautiful dog named Chloe. She's an Australian Shepherd and a Border Collie mix. She's a brute but she listens to my problems so I like having her around..and yes, I'm one of THOSE people who talks to their dogs about their problems. It's a good method.

There's a lot more about me I can share, but I think I'll save that for another day.
It was nice meeting you, whoever you are.
Stick around...I've got quite the journey ahead of me.