Well... it feels like ages since I've written in this blog. If you have been wondering about my prolonged absence, it's not only because I tend to procrastinate (although I cannot deny it has something to do with me slacking). I started off my semester with a very relaxed schedule, with tons of free to hang out with my friends and such. It's my last semester at Trinity, so... it should all be easy going right?

Well, being the workoholic that I am, I once again decided to bite more than I could chew, and got involved in a bunch of stuff. I'm the International Club president, so I've been planning the greatest event we hold every year: the International Banquet. This event is basically the celebration of the diversity international students bring to Trinity University. Student performers dance and sing on stage to give the audience a little piece of their culture, while they enjoy a delicious meal based on recipes from all around the world. We also have a silent auction of items from abroad donated by international students. It's basically awesome, and one of the few formal events hosted by a student organization that get the privilege of having the University President in the guest list. This has obviously come with a lot of work and responsibilities: planning performances, what will be on the menu, publicity and all the tiny, gritty details that make your hair gray sooner than it should be but still make the event what it it.

Also, one of my close friends who graduated several years ago decided to become an independent film maker. He asked me to audition for a role in one of his movies and I got it! It's very exciting to be in a movie and play a very fun role. The catch is that every Thursday through Sunday I got to shoot the movie, including early morning scenes during the weekend. And by early morning I don't mean college early 10:30 am, I mean be ready on location at 6:30 am both Saturday and Sunday. It sucks, I know, but a cliche may as well serve to explain why I do this... no pain no gain.

Going off with my acting skills exploration, I also decided to do the Opera Workshop this semester. These last two days we had a master class where we learned about diction and singing techniques incorporated to dramatic expression and character impersonation. We're putting up 'Die Fledermaus', a comic opera by Johann Strauss. I play Dr. Falke, a man who is plan his revenge on an old "friend" to get back at him from a prank played on me in the past. I'm very calculating and manipulative; devilishly malicious without being evil. I'm pretty sure this is going to be a blast once we start rehearsing the acting part of the opera (so far we've focused on the music).

Anyway, this is my quick update for you. I'm glad I don't have any big tests or papers for the rest of the week, and I'm more than ready for spring break to start. And although I know I'm the king of broken blog promises... I'll try to put up those long-forgotten pictures and maybe update you on more fun stuff.