The End of a Musical Era

Friday night marked the final choir concert of my high school career. It was truly bittersweet. I was happy about how far I have come, vocally, and excited for the experiences ahead of me, but it finally hit me that it was my last time singing with my choir family. There are so many people I have been singing with for years and our journey is finally coming to an end. I am the person I am today because of the relationships I have with my choir friends. It is hard to believe that after 4 years, 15 concerts, and 3 choir dresses, my time with them is over.

I am part of both the A Cappella and Jazz Madrigal choirs at my school. Jazz Mad performed first in the concert and A Cappella performed at the very end. I managed to keep my emotions under control throughout the Senior Speeches (short words of wisdom from seniors before our final concert of the year) and Jazz Mad's performance. By the time A Cappella finished the second of our three songs, however, I completely lost it. Our last song was entitled "It Takes a Whole Village." It talked about how it takes many people to raise one child. The whole time we were singing, all I could think about was how many people have been involved in raising me. I cried through the entire song. I realized how grateful I am for the time I have had in choir. It has truly been a blessing in my life. Choir has made me the person I am today and I am going to miss it so much in college.

xoxo Delaney

Senior Ditch Day

Senior Ditch Day: The Monday after prom when the majority of the senior class is conveniently "sick"... Yesterday I wasn't feeling well, cough cough, and the only thing that could make me feel better was some quality time with my best friends. Our freshman and sophomore year, we made our own high school bucket list. One of the things we had to do before we graduate was eat at Lolo's Chicken and Waffles. I know, it sounds disgusting, but after hearing rave reviews, we knew we had to try it. And oh. my. god. It was delicious. Kool-aid and sweet tea out of mason jars, mouth-watering southern style chicken and sweet golden brown waffles smothered in butter and syrup. It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Mmm Mmm Good. Since we all "weren't feeling well," we decided
to go see Doctor Harkins after we ate. Well, more like we went to see the latest romantic comedy at the Harkins Theater. Close enough. It was great to have a stress free day with the girls I have grown up with. It is crazy that we are so close to graduation. So close to everything changing. I was once again reminded how truly blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life. I am so grateful for their friendship. Each and every one of them have been by my side through so much and I know that true friendship can endure almost anything. My friendships with each of them will change after graduation, but I know that these girls will always be in my heart, no matter if they are at ASU with me, or at other colleges across the country. It may have just taken chicken and waffles for me to realize it.

xoxo Delaney

So many Lasts

This month is filled with so many "last"s for me. My last choir concert, my last high school year book, my last day at the same school with all of my best friends... As excited as I am to move on to bigger and better things, I am feeling sentimental about everything that is ending. Yesterday was my last prom. I had a truly amazing time. I went with a good friend, Jeff, as well as a bunch of my girlfriends. We had a delicious dinner and left our hearts on the dance floor before we went to a friends house. His parents made us waffles and we sat and talked about what a great night we had. And as I was driving home after I had dropped everyone off (I was the driver for the evening), I saw my first shooting star. It was the fairy tale ending to a perfect night. When I finally crawled into bed at 3:45 this morning, it hit me. I have 10 days of public education left. 18 days before I walk across that stage in my cap and gown and get my diploma. 1 more summer before the group of girls I have called my best friends for the past 6 years head in different directions. I realized how grateful I am for everything that high school has given me. I will never forget all of the amazing memories I have created in the past four years. And as sad as I am to be moving on, all good things must come to an end. I can't wait to see what the next four years bring. 

xoxo Delaney