Snuffleupagus!

Snuffleupagus You scored 60% Organization, 55% abstract, and 57% extroverted!

This test measured 3 variables. First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean. Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type. Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself. You are somewhat organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted. I bet you didn't think you were Snuffleupagus. Let's find out why. You are both somewhat organized. You have a good idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Alloyius Snuffleupagus (and all Snuffleupagus') is not sloppy by nature, but he moves so incredibly slowly that it is impossible for him to be totally organized. You both are about equally concrete and abstract thinkers. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course. Snuffy generally has very basic interests, but he explores his abstract sensitive side when he plays his snuffleflute. You both are somewhat introverted. Originally Snuffleupagus was very shy and was only Big Bird's invisible friend. However as he has aged he has started to build new friendships with new characters. Like Snuffy, you probably like to have some time to yourself. However, you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of social situations. The other possible characters are Oscar the Grouch Big Bird Cookie Monster Ernie Elmo Kermit the Frog Grover The Count Guy Smiley Bert If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want to tell me your favorite Sesame Street character, I can total them up and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 61% on Organization You scored higher than 63% on concrete-abstra You scored higher than 39% on intro-extrovert

Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Getting a head start on Christmas

Well, even though I detest Christmas starting in November like it has this year, I am sad to say I've already started decorating for Christmas. I put my tree up last night, and still have a few things to do.

"Why did you do that if you don't like Christmas starting in November?" you might ask.

Well, that's easy. I'm leaving Tuesday for Texas to spend Thanksgiving with my dad, so I won't be home to do it the Saturday after, which is when I'd usually do it, and once December hits I won't have time period to do it. So, despite everything, I put the tree up yesterday. I probably won't take it down until Easter, which is what I tend to do, but that's ok. I'm actually considering just leaving everything on it and sticking it in the closet until next Christmas. It would be so much easier.

On a side note, congratulations to Adam Pinson of UAB who came in 2nd place in the Jeopardy College Championship games. Way to represent our school!

Congrats UAB Opera

Congratulations to the UAB Opera Department on two fine performances tonight. Everyone did a wonderful job. Bravo! Bravo!

Music Treasure Trove

If you want a good place to download music that's LEGAL (good, right?) I highly recommend Napster or iTunes. Now, I haven't used iTunes, but I've been using Napster since it's beginnings as an illegal song sharing service. Now it's fully legal and has buttloads of music (buttload being the scientifical term for "more than you can imagine").

Among the songs I've found on Napster are the arrangements of Michelle, Can't Buy Me Love, and the song we did two years ago, And I Love Her; Water Night (Unfortunately it's the only Eric Whitacre piece on there); Britten's Ceremony of Carols from Christmas at the Alys from two years ago; and a really nice arrangement of If I Can Help Somebody by the Irish Tenors (not our arrangement, but still nice). I also have all of Bizet's Carmen, Handel's Messiah, Mozart's Requiem, all nine of Beethoven's symphonies, and scores of other songs, classical and not. Very much worth the $9.95/month subscription fee for unlimited listening.

I also have Rutter's Gloria, but I won't say where I got that from.

And now for something completely different, pictures from Halloween.



From left to right: Blake my roommate (Some Japanese thing), Kelli Ann (Greek Goddess), Me (Phantom of the Opera), Josh (Dilbert), Bev (A bee), Scott (Um..he stole Bev's crown), Kelly B. (Baby Kelly W.), Kelly W. (Her twin sister Baby Kim W.), Matt (A guy wearing a Batman Mask) and on the floor, former UAB Tenor Ross (an old hobo). Kelli Ann's boyfriend Brent is behind the camera. He was dressed as a Greek God.



My face with out the Phantom mask. Scary huh? Not really, but it's really gross looking.

I can tell you this much...I'm ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. A lot of good food and time with family. And this Thanksgiving I get to see the Nutcracker Ballet in Houston. Should be fun.

Anyway, that's all I've got to say.