Courtney's Talent Officially Recognized

World, I would like to introduce you to one of my closest friends here in Bloomington. This gal's been harrassing me to get onto the Pulitzer Prize winning jeff's blog, so I find now an exceptionally fitting time to premiere Courtney on the site. You see, today, Courtney called me while I was attempting to be studious in the Music Library with news that she had been accepted into the Metropolitan Opera's Young Artist Program. After reading that sentence, you are doing one of two things:

A) You are staring blankly at the computer because you don't really understand the magnitude of this achievement, or

B) You are speed-dialing 911 because directly after reading this you spun back in your chair, fell backwards, and cracked your skull on the floor.

Whichever scenario most closely describes you, the fact remains that this is the single most coveted program for talented young opera singers, and after the completion of the program, Courtney will most likely be offered a role singing for "The Met!!!!"

What makes this extra special meaningful for Courtney is that she has endured 6 years of opposition here at IU Jacobs. So finally Courtney has some external evidence that she is a talented singer (no doubt, you should hear her) regardless of what impressions she may have been given by various members of the obviously-confused vocal faculty.

But anyways....although I'm sure Courtney has already changed her phone number and falsified her passport as to not be detected by the inevitable mob, as always, if you have any questions or comments for Courtney, I would be more than happy to relay them to her. Just comment on this entry, and I will forward the comments to her. However, she does frequent the site, so you may be able to engage in actual dialogue with her yourselves....if you're lucky ;-)

Ok, everyone. Join me in saying CONGRATULATIONS, COURTNEY!!!! Have a great day!