Week One Topic: Converse and me (and Bacon)

Before I begin the actual assigned topic, I have something very important to say to everyone: I like bacon. A lot.

Bacon is manna from heaven, the mythical ambrosia of the Greek gods, and the answer to life and the universe. Bacon is good. (Actually, I'm not that obsessed with bacon. I just wanted to justify the title of this blog.) Now on to the stuff I was actually supposed to write.

Why I Came to College

I decided to come to college because it opens up so many doors that would otherwise be impassable. Nowadays not many doors exist that can be unlocked with just a high school diploma. Not that it's impossible to do something amazing without going to college, and I have to utmost respect for people who do. There's just a lot more out there for people with college degrees. Besides, where else could I go to learn about music all day, every day?

Why I Chose Converse

I first heard about Converse through my voice teacher, who is an alumna. I was looking specifically for a college with a music program that was respected but not gigantic, and Converse fit the bill. I visited the campus and I fell in love with its friendly, intimate atmosphere. Throw in a considerable amount of scholarship money and I was hooked.

Why I Chose Music

I never considered doing anything other than music in college. Music is my passion, and I love the idea of being completely immersed in its study and practice. I don't think I could stand having a career that had nothing to do with music.

Muppets and Banjos

I would be a bacon eating banjo playing muppet, and my banjo would be a banjo of bacon. But then I would eat my bacon banjo, and I would be a bacon banjo eating muppet without my banjo made of bacon. And then I would be sad.