This week, I received a letter I have been waiting for for almost 2 years now!
18 months of hard work, long nights and lots of prayer have finally paid off! THANK YOU JESUS!
My graduation won't be until August!
All Nighters.
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Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The big day!
Hello Fellow Bloggers...
Well this is it. Today is the day I take my FINAL EXAM! This is the big one and this is the one that determines whether I graduate or not. Everything I have studied and learned for the last 18 months add up to today. I for the most part feel ready but at the same time, I am scared to death. I will be taking my final exam on the monster you see below.
The test consists of this:
I have 2 hours to complete a full drum recording session on my own. I will be supplied with a drummer and a song with no drums. Simple enough right...WRONG! I will also have an instructor in my face for most of the test asking me questions, pressing buttons to throw me off, trying to confuse me and even swearing at me just to make me more nervous. They say if we can handle a session with them, we can handle a session in the real world. A few months ago I was standing outside a studio watching a student take his final when he suddenly broke down and started crying in front of the board. A grown man crying and ultimately failing. That was was the day I said to myself "oh man, this is serious stuff". Everyone I have seen take this test has left the room literally dripping with sweat. Oh and I should probably mention that the temperature in the room is about 60 degrees.
The more I think about this the more nervous I get. I requested the day off from work so I could prepare both mentally and academically. I have my test from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This is where you (the readers) come in. Please if you have a hint of being the praying type, say a quick prayer for me today (especially around 6pm...ish). And be sure that I will be blogging about my results tonight.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Being a Light!
Hello Fellow Bloggers...
One thing I am very proud of is the fact that over the last 18 months, I earned myself the reputation of "The Christian guy" in class. I am so thankful that I have been able to be a light (or at least try) to my class mates. Even the instructors know me as the christian guy. One day an instructor told the class to watch their fowl language in front of guests, then he yelled out sarcastically "Especially you Robert". And the other day I was in the school lobby on a phone call when I overheard another student asking around for me. I heard him ask the school cleaning lady, "have you seen Robert around? you know, the Christian guy...". Yesterday, all the guys in class were talking about going to a strip club after graduation when one of my classmates said, "Oh wait, Robert cant' go because Jesus won't like it" followed by classroom laughter. I must admit those were some pretty proud moments for me.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 5: 14-16
Are you being a light?
One thing I am very proud of is the fact that over the last 18 months, I earned myself the reputation of "The Christian guy" in class. I am so thankful that I have been able to be a light (or at least try) to my class mates. Even the instructors know me as the christian guy. One day an instructor told the class to watch their fowl language in front of guests, then he yelled out sarcastically "Especially you Robert". And the other day I was in the school lobby on a phone call when I overheard another student asking around for me. I heard him ask the school cleaning lady, "have you seen Robert around? you know, the Christian guy...". Yesterday, all the guys in class were talking about going to a strip club after graduation when one of my classmates said, "Oh wait, Robert cant' go because Jesus won't like it" followed by classroom laughter. I must admit those were some pretty proud moments for me.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 5: 14-16
Are you being a light?
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Final Stretch!
Hello Fellow Bloggers...
Well, last night was my official last day of "Class". I still have to go back for the next 2 weeks for final exams so technically I am not done yet but I can see the Finish Line. It feels so good to finally be finishing school. It's hard to believe that it's already been 18 months since I started going to school. I must admit, it has been a bumpy journey full of stress, long nights and Car accidents but God really used this season to teach me alot. I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity go to a school that alot of people could only dream of going to. I have spent the last 3 weeks cramming as much info as I possibly can and I have once again started staying until 2am every night and I have even had full 12 hour sessions from 10am to 10pm. These next 3 days are going to be long but crucial and even though it sucks that I won't be able to go to Passion 08 this weekend with the gang, I am grateful that I am finally finishing school!
Well, last night was my official last day of "Class". I still have to go back for the next 2 weeks for final exams so technically I am not done yet but I can see the Finish Line. It feels so good to finally be finishing school. It's hard to believe that it's already been 18 months since I started going to school. I must admit, it has been a bumpy journey full of stress, long nights and Car accidents but God really used this season to teach me alot. I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity go to a school that alot of people could only dream of going to. I have spent the last 3 weeks cramming as much info as I possibly can and I have once again started staying until 2am every night and I have even had full 12 hour sessions from 10am to 10pm. These next 3 days are going to be long but crucial and even though it sucks that I won't be able to go to Passion 08 this weekend with the gang, I am grateful that I am finally finishing school!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Week/Weekend Re-cap
Hello Fellow Bloggers...
For Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to do sound for a community outreach event we had with the FRC Hallandale band. It was a great experience and great practice for me considering I would love to get into the Live Sound Industry. I got to be there and experience first hand the from the setup, connections, sound check, show, and break down. I love being part of a church that can impact our community in such a powerful way!!!
Well, first off I would like to send out my sincere apologies to you guys for kinda disappearing for a while and not posting. It's been an extremely busy week with school, work, and church so I figured I would update you on what's been going on.
Big Test!!
During the week I had to take a big test on the board you see above!!....This board is called an SSL and is a world famous board. They say that about 80-90% of the music we listen to today was recorded on an SSL. In fact this board has been on quit a trip. It originated in Nashville, Tennessee then made it's way to London, England where Duran Duran recorded an album on it, yes that's right Duran Duran recorded on this actual board. From there it made its way to SAE Miami down where it currently resides. I couldn't believe it but I was one of the two people in my class that got a 100 on my test.
In the Studio
- I also got to record a drum track for a friend's project. I'm not much of a drummer but I really wanna get better!!
Thanksgiving Event
For Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to do sound for a community outreach event we had with the FRC Hallandale band. It was a great experience and great practice for me considering I would love to get into the Live Sound Industry. I got to be there and experience first hand the from the setup, connections, sound check, show, and break down. I love being part of a church that can impact our community in such a powerful way!!!Weekend
This weekend I also had the opportunity to worship at FRC's Hallandale Campus. The worship was awesome and I got to play electric guitar for the first time, and my sister got to play acoustic guitar for the first time. I don't consider myself much of a guitarist but I wanna get better. I also got to lead and play electric guitar for our spanish Hallandale and Cooper City services. The weekend's set list in general was awesome!!!
English
- The Time has Come - Hillsong United
- One Way - Hillsong United
- You Alone are God - Hillsong
- Hosanna - Hillsong United
Spanish
- Your Grace is Enough - Tu Gracia Senor - Chris Tomlin
- Majestic - Majestuoso Rey - Lincoln Brewster
- Came to my Rescue - Me Viniste a Rescatar - Hillsong United
- Mighty to Save - Dios Puede Salvar - Hillsong
As you can see, most of the songs we did were from Hillsong so you can imagine how happy I was when first I saw the set list.
Well that pretty much wraps up my week/weekend....thanks again for sticking around!!!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Lab Time?
Hello Fellow Bloggers...
This was what would be considered our first major studio project. Our assignment was to create an original 60 second radio jingle and a 30 second radio jingle. Carlos and I decided to make a movie trailer for the radio. I must say it came out awesome!!! As soon as I can figure out how to post audio files on here, I will upload it so you can all hear it!
As many of you know, due to my procrastination, I now spend pretty much every night of the week at school doing lab time. As a result, I have had alot of people approach me and asked "what exactly does lab time mean?". Well, bloggers, I figured that rather than trying to explain it to you, I would show you.
When I am doing Lab hours.....I don't mean this...
I mean this...
This was what would be considered our first major studio project. Our assignment was to create an original 60 second radio jingle and a 30 second radio jingle. Carlos and I decided to make a movie trailer for the radio. I must say it came out awesome!!! As soon as I can figure out how to post audio files on here, I will upload it so you can all hear it!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Rude Awakening!!
Hello Fellow Bloggers...Well, I must say that today has probably been one of the most stressful days for me since high school. I came to school today to receive a "rude awakening". It turns out I am extremely behind in my lab hours. So far behind, infact, that in order for me to catch up I have to be here about 35 hours a week for the next 6 or 7 weeks not to mention while still working my normal full time 40-45 hour a week job. It's about 1:35am right now and though most of you are probably sleeping right now (Except Brian Vasil) I am still here at school taking a quick break before finishing up and going home. Although this is gonna be extremely tiring, I have no one to blame but myself. I didn't prioritize correctly and slacked on my school work (Talk about getting naked). My schedule will basically consist of going to work early in the morning and going directly to school everyday after work and staying until the school closes at 2:00am, then I'll have to drive back home (did I mention my school is in Miami?) go to bed and start over the next day. I will also be spending my Saturdays all day here. If I calculated everything correctly, I should be caught up in about 6-7 weeks. In the mean time, I will have to find a different time to go to the gym and will not be able to go to church on saturday nights (no more cooper city). I will still, however, be helping out the mag team on Sundays at other campuses. I will try not to neglect the blog but bear with me as sleep will be minimal. I will definitely need you guys' prayers on this one.
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