The beginning

Hello ALL!

So, a blog you ask? What is this blog?  I have no clue.

The title is the only thing I know. I am a "dreamer", as some horoscope book just stated of my "birth day" (I also, apparently, don't have patience for people with low self-esteem, which I'm sad to say is totally true...).  And as a dreamer, I dream big.  I want to be a diva - not a self-made "diva", but a true diva (the difference, I learned from my voice teacher, whom you will learn much more of, is a true diva is a woman who is a powerful singer.  A woman people want to do things for out of love and respect.)  According to Merriam-Webster a diva is "a usually glamorous and successful female performer or personality."  Well, I would say that's just about right where I want to be.  

This blog is going to do several things, I hope.  I want to share my performance opportunities (as both an aspiring opera singer and jazz singer), my struggles and triumphs as a performer in a pretty small state and my style.  I know it's hard being a college student and looking nice everyday, but, again, as my voice teacher said, "dress like the diva you want to be" (maybe not in such a hallmark card way, but it's how I'm choosing to remember it) and it's also hard being a big girl finding clothes that look good and make YOU (the wearer, not the observer - that would be weird...) feel good.  

This summer, while housesitting, I saw an episode of "Girls" on HBO (AWESOME show!!) and in one episode a girl from the main character's college was at her book release party and the main character said that it was no wonder she was doing so well after graduation "she wore lipstick to class".  I wear lipstick to class and I hope that holds true.  I know that's a lot of power to put into a cosmetic, but it's a pretty damn important one. 

Well, here's to the beginning.  There will be ups and downs, I'm sure, but, if nothing else, this will be a way for my grandmother's to know what's going on in my life in case I forget to call them.... 
Love love!
~A