Ode from Joy

And yes, phrases like "I speak Mozart" actually are said in the Greene Center for Performing Arts, home to the School of Music.  Right now I'm sitting in "Bum Alley" in the GCPA.  It's called "Bum Alley" because it's common to see people here who have fallen asleep studying late at night in the best chairs in the world.  They're leather, over-sized, and perfectly stuffed.

To the Mozart comment, one of my CLA (College of Liberal Arts) friends replied, "Uh... I speak Spanish....  That counts, right?"  In the real world, yes.  In GCPA, no.  

The great thing about DePauw is that at this private liberal arts college, it's possible to be super involved in a more traditional accademic subject (like a real foreign language) and still participate in activities from high school, like orchestra or band.

Later today I have a meeting with my Spanish professor to discuss my study abroad options for next fall.  One of the things that makes DePauw one of the top private universities is that most students (about 80%) end up studying abroad some time during their four (or five) years here.  I'm excited.  I really want to go to Spain.  I can totally picture myself studying on the beach in Barcelona, with the cool ocean breeze pushing each wave towards the sandy, white shore..... ahhh. 

Ok, back to reality.  Homework.  Music theory is due soon.......