I need some positive vibes!

[Macca1111]

I am preparing for my hearing tomorrow, which will determine if I get to play my recital this semester and thusly get to graduate. I have been here long enough and am ready to move on (hopefully to the CP!) and was really feeling great about it all until a few weeks ago when my violin professor started telling me that I wasn't going to pass. I've had many issues with him in the past destroying my self esteem, so even though I'm trying to stay positive I'm messing up on stuff that I know because I'm so nervous in my lessons. I love all you guys over here, and you're such positive people, that I'm coming to ask for some good vibes if you can spare them, particularly at 12:20 pm MST tomorrow when I'll start playing. Thank you all, and I hope I have some good news to report tomorrow evening.

[morgansmom2000]

The very very best of luck to you! Sending pixie dust your way tomorrow! :wizard:

[npierce25]

good luck! i was a percussion performance major a long time a go, so i have had that anxiety! best wishes!!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Lisa]

Those who can, do, those who can't teach.

You do all you can do and you will do it great!

And for shame on him for trying to knock down your self esteem. Do NOT give him that power. Take control of your destiny.

[AlexWyattMommy]

What Lisa said. He so not the boss of you. Don't let him in your head. Course I know it is much easier to say that than it is to do it.


Pixie Dust for tomorrow. :hug:

[PinballFamily]

Don't let that rear-end orifice get in your way! You've got a life to lead, baby - prove him wrong in the biggest way possible (the BEST revenge!) by doing your best and get out of there!

We'll be through our probably crappy school meeting :faint: by the time of your recital - so I can send my energy out to you - or at least whatever's left!!!! :rotfl:

[rlovew]

Good luck! You can do it!!!!


Rebecca

[New England Eeyore]

Ditto to what the others have said. I'll be sending all the positive energy I can out your way tomorrow!

[Arizona Rita]

You can do this! PD is coming your way, will be thinking about you!

[lovingthemouse]

The very best of success to you!

Self confidence is so essential and listening to the negatives of others is a downer. KNOW that you are the best, and good things come to those who wait !!! It is your time.

[LindaBabe]

REcently I read about a writer, whose professor slammed her work so badly in college that she was totally demoralized and never wrote again for several decades. Finally, for some reason she wrote something, I forget what, and some knowledgable person read it and it was published. After the agent or editor hear the story of the early disaster, s/he explained to the author the likely reason the professor slammed her was because he recognized she had a talent greater than his own and he couldn't bear it. That sounds suspiciously similar, doesn't it?

You go out there. girl, and BLOW THEIR SOCKS OFF! You're good. You know it. Don't let some jealous rat b*stard take away your power!

[ddavis860]

Sending the power of the PD :wizard:

I so agree with what everyone else is saying. Don't let anyone get in your head and ruin your dream. Take back the control and do what you do.

Best of luck...or break a leg... or whatever is the right thing so say...

Let us know how it goes...

[StitchIsOurHero]

Sending pixie dust and prayers your way!! 12 MST is 3 EST, right? Somebody let me know, so I can send more prayers at the right time!!

Kick some violin professor tushie!!! :thumbsup2

[LindaBabe]

Macca, Baby, ROCK IT!

[PrincessNancy96]

Good luck sweetie!! Lots of pixie dust headed your way...

Just remember this guy is evidently very intimidated by your talents.. let them shine!!!

:hug:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Good luck today!!!

Know that we are behind you and rooting for you all the way!!!

Don't let some schmuckity schmuck get inside your head!!!

[LindaBabe]

She must be done by now! My fingers have been crossed for two hours.

[PinballFamily]

She must be done by now! My fingers have been crossed for two hours.

I know! Mine too (and as a result, I'm making quite a mess at my scrap table!) :rotfl2:

Toes crossed, too!

[ZeroToHero]

I hope everything went well! I didn't see this until now, so I hope you come back soon to tell us what happened! I have no doubts you were amazing, so don't keep us in suspense!

[Macca1111]

I have to thank you guys so much, because I could feel the power of positive thinking as I went into the room. That was probably the calmest I've ever been in one of those situations, and I could feel it positively benefit my playing. I messed up some things, but I feel like I played very musically and really showed everyone what I can do.

Unfortunately now it is out of my control. Apparently the string faculty has been very disappointed with the level of the recital performances this year, and I'm the first recipient of the backlash. Although in the past when a professor wasn't there they were not included in the decision, now I have to wait for both of the missing professors (which, btw, so unprofessional to not be at something that's been scheduled for a year) have watched a tape of the performance and then they all get together and decide "what the procedure will be from there" as my violin professor told me...twice. I don't even know when I'll know, because one of them wasn't going to be in all week. Also, as a result of the backlash, apparently I was supposed to give a recital worthy performance even though that's never been a standard and was never expressed to me. I feel I did a great job, but I honestly have no idea if it was enough, and as positive as I try to be, I've just been so depressed about it, because I feel that if I fail, it will have not been my fault but will still screw me over anyway.

I wish I had good news, and I will keep you updated over here. I was just so mad yesterday (and obviously still am, my words are coming out dyslexic as I type) but I was so thankful for all the good thoughts coming my way. Thanks everybody!:hug:

[morgansmom2000]

I know that we are always our own worst critic and I hope that this time, you are being very over-critical of yourself. :hug:

Please keep us posted (and, you're right, it's completely unprofessional to miss something that has been scheduled for a year).

[ZeroToHero]

Yeesh - I can't believe they would do that! But now you have to sit back, try to get it out of your mind, and get ready for the next big thing - Disney! When is your interview? Did you already have it? I feel like you may have said something, but I'm totally blanking right now.

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm so sorry to hear what you went thru.. I can understand your fustration on so many levels..
Well, you know.. if you need us to round up the troops we can deploy from all areas of the country in a moments notice!!! WE can come in blaring or we can come in for our sneak attacks.. you know how alot of us love to hide in the corners until we need to come out and take care of our own!!

Keep positive thoughts and know we are all here for you!! :hug:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Pixie Dust for a positive outcome.

[LindaBabe]

Ok, that hurdle's over. What will be, will be. Now, back to the practice room for you, Missy.

[Macca1111]

You guys are awesome...and you make me laugh so much!:rotfl:
Yeesh - I can't believe they would do that! But now you have to sit back, try to get it out of your mind, and get ready for the next big thing - Disney! When is your interview? Did you already have it? I feel like you may have said something, but I'm totally blanking right now.
I just had it! Just got off the phone and pulled up the DIS so I could report. I think it went really well, we talked for 32 minutes (timer on my phone) and I remembered to smile as I talked and I think I had a nice balance of being full of myself vs sounding like a human being. ;) I am pretty self confident in all other areas of life besides violin! I talked about how awesome I would be in the dramatic attractions roles and as a PhotoPass photog, so we'll see, hopefully soon!

[ZeroToHero]

Yay! Sounds great! I can't wait for you to hear back... now I'm going to be asking you about purple mail every day instead of my mom. :rotfl:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Lots of pixie dust :wizard: for both outcomes!!!!!:hug:

[StitchIsOurHero]

Definitely going to be positive outcomes on both fronts!! YAY!!

[Macca1111]

So, some awesome news, and some meh news.

They finally gave me a decision about my hearing, and I am not up to the level of a master's student, so I have to play a closed recital for them at the end of the semester. This means only faculty, no family and friends to cheer me on. However, I do get to pass and get my degree, and I can plan my own recital after I complete theirs. It was very difficult at first, which is why no update, but now I think I can handle it all.

The great news is that I just heard back from Disney (unexpectedly, I was figuring on a Friday) and I got selected for Transportation in the Fall. I was really hoping for Attractions like Danica or Photopass, but I actually think this will be a lot of fun, and I'm glad that it's a role where I can still wear my medic alert bracelet. And, of course, I have my fingers crossed for monorail pilot! Thanks all for your support during this time, I really appreciate it, and I hope I can meet some of you down there!

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: Sorry the music news wasn't as good as you had hoped.


:cheer2: For Disney news though. :cheer2:

Does this mean like buses, boats, trams and maybe monorails?

[Macca1111]

Does this mean like buses, boats, trams and maybe monorails?

Yes indeedy! Like I said, fingers crossed for monorail, but the others would be interesting as well. Hope I don't get motion sick on the boats!:sick:

[Arizona Rita]

Im sorry that "they" didnt think you were as good as masters but sometimes those artsy folks dont know what they;re talking about. We all think your great and at least you get to choose some of your own music.:flower3:

Transportation should be fun! and you'll get to meet all kinds of people who think you're job is awesome and get to share your love for WDW!
Congrats!:yay:

[lovingthemouse]

I do believe that good things come to those who wait... and your time will come, for sure ! Congrats on your Transportation bid, we'll be watching for you.:banana:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would love to be a Captain. Yes Ma'am, Captain Ma'am. :thumbsup2

[Macca1111]

I would love to be a Captain. Yes Ma'am, Captain Ma'am. :thumbsup2
:rotfl:

[rlovew]

Congratulations on the Disney job!

Sorry that you can't have a big recital but at least you are able to finish your degree.

Rebecca

[PinballFamily]

Congrats!!!! Danica is here (scrapping!) and is reading over my shoulder.

She wants to know what your arrival date is for the CP...

[Macca1111]

I sent her a PM! I'm arriving on the 30th like her...roomies maybe?;)

[hopemax]

All the new CPers! :goodvibes

Since you are interested in monorails, you should drop Disneyland_Emily, she of the 365 Disney Style fame, a PM. Monorails was one of the two places she worked while on the CP (Rock n Roller Coaster the other). I know working monorails didn't exactly match up with her dream, and after having an awesome team at RnRC. I don't know how much things might have changed since then, but I know she's got eyes&ears 'round the property to get the scoop.

And I hear it from my Mom too, but sometimes (a lot of times) working for the Mouse, means getting stuck in a mousetrap. Your managers and co-workers may have different expectations than you do, and it can be a bit eye opening.

So here's to hoping that you (and Danica) end up on a really awesome team, with really awesome people!

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Congrats on the Disney job! :)

[PinballFamily]

I sent her a PM! I'm arriving on the 30th like her...roomies maybe?;)

Why am I suddenly getting the sense this CP thing is going to turn into a four-month long crop? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[morgansmom2000]

Sorry about the recital stuff. Everything happens for a reason...

Congrats on the Disney job! If I can talk DH into going down a day early for our cruise, I really hope to see you there!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

:hug: for the recital not being what you hoped for. But, big congratulations on getting into the program at WDW!!!!! :banana: You and Danica will have an awesome time!

[ZeroToHero]

Hey- Transportation is like Attractions - the monorail is a cooler version of the TTA! :rotfl:

I think that's great - if I could drive, I would have applied for Transportation too.

I'm soooo excited you got in, and am at work, but will try to reply to your PM in between people!

[LindaBabe]

Glad you have an answer, even though it wasn't the one you wanted. GLAD you will be able to graduate and move on with your life. and DOUBLE GLAD that you got the Disney Job! Congratulations!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Way to go on the Disney news!!! And I definitely think you can work through the other! You can do ANYTHING!!

[Lisa]

Personally I am kind of partial to Transportation! ;) In fact I have a Disney Tractor Trailer in my office and it blends in very well with my office.

Congratulations on your Disney internship. What a great experience to add to what you've accomplished so far in your life. :thumbsup2

[party of 3]

I'm so excited for you!

[New England Eeyore]

:thumbsup2 Congrats on the Disney news! Sorry the school news wasn't what you had hoped, but I'm glad you are making peace with it.

[Macca1111]

I got my purple folder today from WDW. Very exciting! Danica, you didn't tell me about the 3d glasses!:3dglasses

[BernardandMissBianca]

WOOHOO!!!! Congrats!!

[LindaBabe]

Oh THAT;s so great! you didn't have to bite your nails over it like D.

[ZeroToHero]

Ooo, that's right! Haha. Definitely play that game! Just don't beat my score.... I think I'm still #1.....

[PinballFamily]

:confused: I have absolutely NO idea where she got that competitive gene! :rotfl2:

Congrats on the "official" purple folder - be sure to take pix to show us and for scrapping!

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Congrats on receiving your purple folder! :goodvibes Jealous about the 3D glasses... :rotfl:

[Macca1111]

Ooo, that's right! Haha. Definitely play that game! Just don't beat my score.... I think I'm still #1.....
I can't even get into it...I don't think it works with my mac. It just sits there initializing...I'm totally expecting to rock at the game, but I'm going to be embarrassed if I don't!

[ZeroToHero]

Give it 10 minutes or so - it takes FOREVER to load the first time - but then it goes pretty quickly after that.

[Macca1111]

That's what tech support said...but I've had it open for hours on end on three different browsers. It opened nearly immediately on my roommate's netbook, but I didn't want to bother him by borrowing it for a game!

ETA: I have too much crap on my laptop...I had to restart and then had enough memory for it to load. You still have the top score, by far. I made some stupid mistakes so I might have to try again later!

[Macca1111]

I just wanted to give everyone an update, now that I'm at the end of the school year. I am having my own recital tomorrow at 6:15pm here in Greeley at a local church that was very sweet to me about my last minute use of their space. I then have to play my program for the faculty on Tuesday at 4:40, after which I should be totally cleared (provided my violin professor actually turned in the results to the comps like he should have) to graduate, which will take place on Friday night at 6:30. I wanted to let everyone here know I am making it through, since you were all so helpful in me keeping my sanity and making me feel good about myself. Thanks everyone, and I expect to see you all down in WDW after I start Aug 30th!

[LindaBabe]

I just wanted to give everyone an update, now that I'm at the end of the school year. I am having my own recital tomorrow at 6:15pm here in Greeley at a local church that was very sweet to me about my last minute use of their space. I then have to play my program for the faculty on Tuesday at 4:40, after which I should be totally cleared (provided my violin professor actually turned in the results to the comps like he should have) to graduate, which will take place on Friday night at 6:30. I wanted to let everyone here know I am making it through, since you were all so helpful in me keeping my sanity and making me feel good about myself. Thanks everyone, and I expect to see you all down in WDW after I start Aug 30th!


You will do wonderfully well - you do us proud, girl! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

My family will see you at the world, the end of September :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Pixie Dust that it all goes well!

[Lisa]

As you go forth after your graduation, let your music be heard. Congratulations!!

[morgansmom2000]

Good luck!