Good morning, everyone. It's certainly morning, but I struggle with the 'good' part when I have to hit the ground running at 6 am. For those of you who don't know me very well, I'm not a morning person. I mean, I get my best work done before noon, but not predawn. That's way too… Continue reading Inspirational Musings and Serenades
Tag: The Phantom of the Opera
Tell the Perfectionist Self to SHUT UP
Last night, I participated in a Zoom voice recital hosted by my voice teacher. Maybe that's no big deal under normal circumstances. But the situation was anything but ordinary. I've only had one voice lesson since March, due to the whole pandemic thing. Even after things started opening up again, I didn't resume taking voice… Continue reading Tell the Perfectionist Self to SHUT UP
“The Phantom of the Opera”
Lily Chang © 2019 My first exposure came from a dear friend who was passionate, obsessed really, with the musical. Curiosity threw me forward. I listened with fierce and dedicated determination. Even after I knew the entire libretto by heart, I kept listening and hadn't grown weary. The devotion and love The Phantom had… Continue reading “The Phantom of the Opera”
Long-Suffering Love
Recently, watching Crazy Rich Asians made me think more about how far people go to love, really love someone, even to the point of saying "goodbye." Many of you know I'm very fond of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera. Before going any further, i should warn you I'll be giving some spoilers, regarding… Continue reading Long-Suffering Love
Being thankful
I haven't been the most diligent or the most consistent in sharing what I'm thankful for. That does not mean I'm neither grateful nor thoughtful considering the matter. Here's my gratitude list for the last week or so: The honor of being by a friend's side as she got her first tattoo and being inspired… Continue reading Being thankful