Comments on Land of Bean: Recital

Very nice article, thanks for the information.

2011-05-04T00:55:37.931-04:00

Very nice article, thanks for the information.

So glad you had a wonderful time! It definitely s...

2011-04-29T15:19:32.534-04:00

So glad you had a wonderful time! It definitely sounds like that long trip was worth it. :)

i went to a 4 year college right after high school...

2011-04-20T13:46:53.369-04:00

i went to a 4 year college right after high school and still never formed the lifelong bonds you witnessed - sometimes i think it is luck of the draw with that first roommate connection or maybe there really is something to be said for sororities and fraternities but I can't help but think that maybe it is the emotions that come from music that forged those relationships.

I know what you mean. I yearn for my university da...

2011-04-15T12:57:52.036-04:00

I know what you mean. I yearn for my university days again. I had a great time, but would have probably done more knowing what I know now. It's kind of (although not totally) depressing growing up and looking back, don't you think?

What a great accomplishment for your cousin! I kno...

2011-04-15T12:45:12.062-04:00

What a great accomplishment for your cousin! I know music school is very competitive so just being enrolled means she is insanely talented.

As for regrets, I have a few, but like you only think about them when I'm faced with that situation. Like now since it's prom season & I never went...{sigh}...sometimes being "cool" isn't cool at all.

I feel this way about college too - I stupidly got...

2011-04-13T20:22:00.732-04:00

I feel this way about college too - I stupidly got a stupid boyfriend and spent all of my time with him, while other girls were bonding in the dorms...I do regret this...

Incidentally, I also have a cousin in Rochester.

That's the problem with too much time alone in...

2011-04-13T14:50:33.415-04:00

That's the problem with too much time alone in a car. YOu have too much time to think, lol. Your family sounds incredibly talented! How nice!

Congrats to your cousin! I didn't know you hav...

2011-04-11T16:39:56.153-04:00

Congrats to your cousin! I didn't know you have such a musical family. Sounds like a fun time.

I know someone who graduated from there too and ended up playing horn in an orchestra.

My college experience was different from yours, but I often wish I'd done the "real college thing." Because of finances, I had to stay home and commute to the local university, so I never stayed in a dorm. I did make friends, but none of my friendships lasted past graduation.

For several years back in my twenties, I attended ...

2011-04-09T15:41:48.201-04:00

For several years back in my twenties, I attended a party at my friend's godfather's house. There was always a piano player there and a big singalong. I am a terrible singer, but always LOVED being a part of that experience with my friends. I'm sure it would have been even more special if one of my family members or close friends were playing the music and celebrating a huge accomplishment. Sounds like the day was well worth the trip. Can I ask if you "got to" drive there all by yourself because one of my current mom fantasies is to be in my car, driving for several hours all by myself.

Where did you go to find yourself? Any luck? I...

2011-04-08T19:24:34.378-04:00

Where did you go to find yourself? Any luck?

I too, feel as if I missed out on college life, but I try not to have regrets. I agree with Lceel's comment, that with the "magic" comes some regrets. I am happy now that I got where I am the way I did.

Glad you had a good weekend. I love going away to see people that are dear to me. It's what makes great memories.

I know what you mean, Cara. I worked two jobs all...

2011-04-08T11:23:50.813-04:00

I know what you mean, Cara. I worked two jobs all thru nursing school, and just wasn't into partying or living on campus, so I missed out on a lot of the "college experience". I see my niece having an awesome experience in college now, and sometimes I feel that same twinge of regret that you're describing.

Sounds like a great way to spend the weekend! I often wish music was one of my talents, but sadly, it SO isn't. Even the dog covers her ears when I sing...

Very often the "Magic of the Experience"...

2011-04-08T09:51:19.708-04:00

Very often the "Magic of the Experience" leads to other regrets - opportunities wasted, friendships which lead to distraction and drama, the 'party' life interferes with purpose. I have always maintained that college ought to be attended after a couple of years of 'Public Service' of some sort - time spent in realizing the 'Real World', and giving the once and future college student a chance to mature a little bit.