Amidst too many graduations (and their adjoining parties), I've come to the realization that discovering my obsession for opera came at a good time.  If I'd discovered it in high school, not only would I have been wayyy more stressed out about college and my life, but I would have been considered even weirder than I already was.  At least in the music department at Hofstra, most people can tolerate (or even sometimes appreciate) my insanity because they're half-insane themselves (aka they are musicians or at least half-musicians).

If I had to choose three reasons for being happy about going to Hofstra, these would be them:
1. Tammy
2. No $100,000 debt
3. Roles in the operas

So I discovered a Puccini opera that doesn't drive me crazy.  Clearly, a miracle has occurred.  Madama Butterfly = <3  Beautiful music, beautiful story, beautiful setting, beautiful everything.  Sure, it's a little sad for my taste, but it's a well-done sad.  In other words, I approve.  :)

Finally found some good summer reading.  Hurray for public libraries.