| Prayers/positive thoughts |
[Dec. 11th, 2008|09:05 pm] |
Since this has worked so well in the past, I would love it if my friends could pray or send positive energy my mom's way. She is having her 5th and final (hopefully) surgery since she was diagnosed with cancer in August 2007. She will be going through reconstructive surgery. Having the implant put in and then having a reduction on the other side. I fully believe that all your prayers and thoughts have worked in the past and it's truly keeping her healthy. She's been cancer free since June and my family would like to keep it that way. Thanks everyone.
~ A praying Gemini ~ |
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| Holiday cards |
[Dec. 6th, 2008|12:58 am] |
It's that time of year again. I'm getting ready to start my holiday cards this weekend so if anyone would like a card sent to them please send me your address. All comments will be screened. Feel free to send me cards at:
Angela Conzone
428 Seymour St.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Happy holidays! |
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| A new possible obsession |
[Nov. 22nd, 2008|01:02 am] |
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So my sister Maria has been die-hard into the Twilight series, but is the only person I really know that's reading the books. Well, Maria suggested that she, Amiee (my other sister) and I all go see Twilight tonight. OMG, the movie was so good. It actually had laugh out loud funny parts as well and suspense. It was really good and now all I want to do is go out and buy the books. This is exactly what happened to me with Harry Potter. I hadn't read the books, went to the first movie and bought books 1-3 the next day. The obsession began. I think when I go to WalMart tomorrow I'm going to start this series.
Has anyone else read these books? Are they all really good? I'm so excited to get them now.
Tomorrow I get to see a very pregnant Jenny Dubois Wentworth at her baby shower and I can't wait. Plus vacation next week and a possible (finally) date with Michael. Yeah that's still complicated. More on him when I have more to tell. Should be an interesting week.
~ A very pleased Gemini ~ |
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| Strike two |
[Oct. 14th, 2008|08:43 am] |
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So the second attempt at seeing Mike didn't happen. Long story short, transportation issues. He's taking care of that this week, so for the future things might work out. I'm not going to tell you when the next attempt is, simply because I don't want to jinx it all. I'm also trying to think that 3rd times a charm, not 3 strikes you're out!!! We're still talking every day, and our relationship is growing. He even talks about future things with me, near future mind you, like the holidays, Christmas/New Years, but he definitely thinks this is a good thing and foresees it lasting at least for the next few months. That's always a nice thought.
Is it possible to miss someone that you haven't seen in person since you started talking? I find that if we don't get to have our long, nightly conversations, that I really do miss him. He's the same way, I love it. I'm finding myself falling hard for him, but don't worry, we both want to take it slow since we've both been hurt severely in the past.
Well that's it for now. I should do some actually work today :-)
~A happy Gemini~ |
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| Crushed |
[Oct. 2nd, 2008|01:54 pm] |
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Wow 2 updates in a week.
Well, I'm extremely bummed. After all that excitement about having a date with Mike, he's been told he has to work in the office this weekend. He's a legal assistant for a law firm in Bethlehem, PA and apparently they just got this HUGE client and have research and preparations to make before a meeting on Monday. You have no idea how depressed I was last night. The good thing was that he was just as upset as I was. The next plan is that he is willing to drive to Ogdensburg next weekend which would be AMAZING. I'm just so anxious to see him, its been 10-11 years since we last saw each other. Let's hope something else doesn't come up and keep us from seeing each other again. I promise to keep everyone updated on all of this.
~ An idk what Gemini ~ |
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| A lot can happen in 7 months |
[Sep. 26th, 2008|11:03 am] |
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Yeah, I've been so terrible about livejournal this year. Although I read all your entries each day. Gosh, so much has happened, I don't even know where to begin. Well two members of Sweet Adeline have died, one in March, one in June. Mom went back to work after Spring vacation, had another surgery this summer, is currently working, and will have her hopefully last surgery on December 12th. She is currently cancer free!!!!!!!!!! I worked the Renaissance Festival for the 8th summer in a row and met some of the most amazing people this summer. People that I hope I get a chance to work with again. It was just a good experience this summer. I took a road trip with Mom (just until Virginia) and Tim. The trip was great. Went into DC for a few days, scoped out Virginia for a possible move, then drove to Florida and spent 5 days down there. Went to Cocoa Beach to meet Tim's girlfriend Melisa, got to tour the Kennedy Space Center (Melisa was interning there), and enjoyed the beach. Then, 10 days after I returned from that trip, Tim ended our friendship. So yeah, I haven't spoken to him since the first weekend in August. Oh well, I think I'm truly better off for it. It was very hard but I think I'm handling things rather well.
Currently I'm dealing with nodules on my vocal chords. I have to take a leave of absence from Sweet Adelines after our show next month and I'm really not singing in school or in church. I hate it, but its something I have to do.
Probably one of the greatest things that has happened is very recent. I don't know if those of you from Oswego remember Mike Chorley, but he recently found me on facebook. We have been talking via IM, email, and are currently having quite the long, late night conversations. He's going to be my date for Ken and Lyndsie's wedding next week. If all goes well, it will be safe to saying that I'm officially dating someone. First time in 5 years! I'm so excited for this and he's kind of on the same page as I am. He's putting in a lot of effort to be honest with me about his past, and calls me, or sends text messages. Its really very sweet. He's making me happy, and in such a short amount of time. I don't want to jinx anything but I have a good feeling about this. I'll make sure to keep everyone posted.
So this past year has had many ups and downs, but currently I'm on cloud 9. I hope I never come down.
~A unbelievably happy Gemini~ |
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| I'm still around |
[Feb. 2nd, 2008|03:13 am] |
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My God it's been so long since I've posted on here. I neglect my own journal, but I promise I'm constantly checking my friends page. A lot has happened in 7 weeks. Mom had a mastectomy in mid-December. She had reconstruction done where they take tissue from your abdomen and make that your new breast. All that went fine, the next day the doctor checked it and things weren't looking right. The blood vessels didn't survive the transport so the tissue had to be removed. She was rushed into surgery that second morning. This is all while my step grandmother's funeral and wake were happening, so my sisters and I were pulling some double duty shifts. That Saturday morning for emergency surgery I went up to the hospital alone. She was under by the time I got there - thats how fast they wanted the tissue you out. So she's been without a breast since then and has come to grips with it. Now she's going through her chemo treatments. Wednesday she had her second treatment and had a bad day today (technically Friday). She was so worn out and slept most of the day. I took the day off to come to Oswego and be at her "beck and call". She didn't have me do much but what I did definitely helped her out. Her hair is also starting to fall out so now thats a test to her strength. We're trying to get her to join a support group around here. It's one thing to be strong and have people around that want to help, its another thing to talk to people that have gone through the same thing. We'll see how that goes.
In other news, my third year of teaching is flying by. I can't believe we're already in the second semester. I'm currently working on the 4th-6th grade musical "The Emperor's New Clothes". The kids that are sticking with it are great. I have a rule of 3 unexcused absences and you're out. Most kids are really good about bringing in a note or having parents call me, but a lot of kids had their parents sign their permission slip, were put in the play, and then showed up to one or NO rehearsals. It's frustrating, but the core group that we have is great.
I'm still working at the dance studio, still singing with Sweet Adelines, and now I'm the choir director and hand bell director at St. John's Episcopalian Church. Making an extra $500 a month is great. I'm finally to a point where I can pay all my bills in a timely manner, my rent pretty much the first of the month, and have a little extra to start saving. It's quite wonderful actually. But it means I am keeping busy. I have Fridays off, I sing at the Cathedral on Saturday nights now to make sure I'm doing the Catholic thing, and then my job on Sunday mornings with the rest of the day free. Weekends are my down time. It's great.
Well I should be off to bed - I've already been asleep for like 3 hours tonight but that was on the couch. A bed sounds good right about now. Hopefully it won't be another 7 weeks before I post again.
~ A busy Gemini ~ |
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| Christmas Cards |
[Dec. 8th, 2007|09:42 pm] |
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If anyone would like a Christmas card please send me your address. Even if you think I have your current address send it to me anyway. I'm updating my address book and want to make sure everyone is correct. All comments will be screened of course. Happy Holidays! |
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| Alive and barely kickin' |
[Nov. 18th, 2007|10:36 pm] |
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I know my posts are few and far between but life is crazy this time of year. I'm currently in the midst of a Christmas play at my DK-2 building, a chorus/band/hand chime concert for 3-6, and a full school concert at my DK-6 building. In the middle of all these school concerts will be mom's full mastectomy, so this next month will be slightly more than stressful and emotionally trying. Church choir has a concert on Sunday December 16th, I'm doing a few sing outs with the Sweet Adeline's, I'm still teaching at the dance studio, and attempting to give piano lessons, and I have since applied for a position as Choral Director at our local Episcopalian church. I know, I'm crazy, but I seriously need to make more money. They've got me doing a 3 week trial run, so far I've done a choir rehearsal and this morning went to my first service (which is broadcast on the radio in both NY AND Canada!) Not sure about it. It's a VERY small congregation, and an even smaller choir. This may take some work. BUT, they have lots of kids and hand bells that aren't being used so you can bet if I get this job I will start a hand bell choir up!
I'm so ready for it to be December 21st at 3pm you don't even know. (that's when vacation starts). I'm thrilled to be having this little break this coming week, but at the same time I feel I could use the extra days to prepare for my upcoming concerts.
I'm starting to feel nervous for mom. She found out Friday that she will have to have chemo which originally wasn't the plan. She'll have a port put in and it will stay in for about a year. Her first round of chemo is after my Christmas vacation so I won't even be around for it which makes me really nervous and upset. It looks like I'll have to take a day off a work to be with her, which I will gladly do.
So that's life at the moment. I'm trying to stay sane and do things for myself on the weekends but that will change starting December 1st and I won't gain my weekends back until after Christmas. It's a wonder I can make it through the day.
I hope everyone is less stressed than I am. I read your posts everyday, but as I said earlier I've been so crazed and lacking free time.
Enjoy the holiday season.
~A dazed and confused Gemini~ |
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| Mom's surgery |
[Sep. 23rd, 2007|10:39 pm] |
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I'm asking all of you to send prayers/positive energy my mom's way on Tuesday. She's having the tumor removed in her breast and has two pre-surgery procedures to go through in the morning. It will be a long and tiring day for her (and my sisters and I) so any good thoughts would be welcomed. It's an in and out surgery so she'll be coming home Tuesday night and will have a solid 2 week recovery time before her radiation starts. Thankfully it doesn't (as of right now) look as though she'll need chemotherapy.
As for me; I've had a rough weekend emotionally. I've been trying to be strong and not thinking negatively about the entire situation and in doing so haven't dealt with my own pain. This weekend that tears came out in hard sob form which was hard since I was at my Sweet Adeline retreat. The wonderful thing is that I had about 15 women there to lift me up every time I fell this weekend. We sang at one of the members church this morning and during that part where the pastor asks for concerns and prayers one of the ladies mentioned prayers for mom. I was touched. Actually several of the ladies put my mom's name on their prayer lists at their own church. They have only met her once, some twice, and this shows just how much people can truly care.
I promise to keep everyone updated. I'll be back and forth to Oswego this week and again this weekend so I won't be around much. Please be thinking of my family this week. We really need it right now.
~ A drained Gemini ~ |
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| Thank yous |
[Aug. 30th, 2007|05:45 pm] |
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I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind comments here and on AIM and facebook. The wake for Gram was last night and the funeral was this morning. Everything was beautiful and several times we got laughing and thats really what we all needed (especially my mom).Mom's an only child with not too many cousins around so she had to take care of all the details. Thank God she and my Grampa had everything set and paid for over 20 years ago. That was the biggest blessing. I sang at the funeral this morning. Made it through my first song (Andrew Lloyd Webber's Pie Jesu with my friend/organist Ryan) and then lost it. Regained myself, sang with the choir to the octavo Father Lift Me Up and was the only soprano to sing the descant. And then Dad and I sang Panis Angelicus which is what I sang to her when I said my goodbyes. So it was emotional and trying but I channeled my Gram's voice. What was amazing was that we had choir members from St Joseph's (my church), St. Stephen's (ryan's church), and St. Mary's as well. Gram was known for singing in our church choir from a teenager up until a few years ago (about 70 years of her life or more). It was just amazing to see the turn out. A good 30 or so people up there singing when theres normally 12. Just awesome. I could say more about her but I've got things to do tonight.
The "Hot Ohio Boys" are in town for Classic weekend and we're starting our daily hang out ritual. I'm not going to party hard this weekend since I have to sing Sunday at the races and I'm finally in good voice.
School starts next week (I missed 2 professional development days because of the wake and funeral - note my fake tears)
Thanks again for all your support. It's times like these where you find out who your true friends are.
~ A loved Gemini ~ |
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| *sigh* |
[Aug. 27th, 2007|04:33 pm] |
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Gram died this morning.
Thanks for all the positive energy from many.
At least she's with Gramp now.
~ A sad Gemini ~ |
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| Brief and to the point |
[Aug. 26th, 2007|08:34 pm] |
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Long and full summer
Went to Italy (fabulous as to be expected)
Sang at the Renaissance Festival all summer (fun and games as always)
Tim was in NY for 6 weeks and I spent almost 3 of those with him (he came on the Italy trip with me)
I bought a new car (burnt orange Chevy Cobalt - 2 door)
I bought a bodhran (my new fun toy for school and the Ren Faire)
Susan had her baby (Sara is absolutely gorgeous)
Have spent many days and nights playing with my gorgeous niece who is now 2 and 2 months
Mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer (she's having the tumor removed next month)
My grandma (mom's mom) is dying (caught pneumonia and isn't eating. Its only a matter of time now)
I'm about to start my third year teaching (I hope its my last in Ogdensburg)
That's life. Summer has been great up until this past week. Things have been crazy, there's lots more to write but frankly I just don't feel like it. Mom's positive about her own situation, but is a mess about Gram. She's an only child and most of her family has already died or lives out of state so shes really the only one to deal with all this. I'm not sure what's up with me this week or the rest of the summer for that matter. My sisters and I are going to Classic weekend (racing) this coming weekend and I'm singing the Canadian and American National Anthems on the big race day (next Sunday). There should be several thousand people there - I've done it before, but I'm hoping I don't suck.
Hope things are better in everyone else's world.
~A not sure what to feel Gemni~ |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 15th, 2007|08:37 pm] |
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Well, Ken Jones got his call for a second interview (congrats to him); I did not. Really bummed about this now. But thanks for the positive thoughts anyway.
~ A Sad Gemini ~ |
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| Ding round one |
[Jun. 14th, 2007|11:58 pm] |
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Well my interview this morning went extremely well. They gave me the questions before the actual interview so I knew what I was going to say when I walked in the room. I couldn't believe that they asked everyone single question word for word, it made answering so easy. The best part was that I knew every single person except the new principal. I was so comfortable. So they're narrowing it down to 2 candidates, submitting the names to the district office, and those 2 people will have to go for a second interview. Ken Jones had his interview right before mine and I think it would be kick ass if it was down to the 2 of us. I'll keep everyone posted and thanx for all the positive wishes and prayers, I think they helped.
Well off to bed. Tomorrow at 9am its the annual teacher vs 6th graders kickball game and the teachers are undefeated!!!!!
~ A pretty pleased Gemini ~
P.S. I'm getting my second tattoo on Friday!!!! |
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| Interview |
[Jun. 13th, 2007|06:54 am] |
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I have an interview with Oswego Middle School tomorrow morning at 9:15am (please say a prayer or 2 if possible). For all my middle school music teacher friends - I have a question. Could you give me a name of a song in each of the NYSSMA levels solo, choir, or both. My elementary school doesn't do solofest in 6th grade (accept a few band students) and so I haven't looked at a manual in like 5 years. I've been asked on a interview before to name a Level 5 song from the manual - I couldn't at the time. I just want to be extra prepared for all of this. This is the job that will get me back home and theoretically make me much more happy (at least family wise) and means so much less traveling from North Country, to Central NY and back. I'm heading to Oswego tonight, going to a rehearsal with Concinnity to be my bit of "ahhh this is home" feeling and then getting a good nights sleep. For the first time I'm not really nervous either. I know almost all the teachers on the hiring committee as they were my old teachers or I subbed for them the year after I finished my masters. I'm hoping that the fact that I've worked in the district for different things AND now have 2 years of my own classroom experience, will be enough to get me the job.
Like I said say a prayer, cross your fingers, whatever you can to ensure this goes well.
Thanks everyone!
~ A ready for this Gemini ~ |
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| One last try |
[Jun. 4th, 2007|05:17 pm] |
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Hi everyone. This is my last attempt at getting a few more donations before Ogdensburg's Relay for Life this coming Friday. I'm please to announce that as of today, I have raised $259. I'm quite proud of myself, not only for reaching my goal but, also for doing this event. I'd love to try and get that number up to $300 by the end of the week. If you think you can give a donation please check out my website at:
Angela's personal RFL page: http://www.acsevents.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=213797&supId=165404737
I'm very excited about this event and even more excited that to date, the teams around Ogdensburg have raised over $35,000 in donations. I know more will come the day of the event, but its just amazing. I'm thrilled to partake in such a wonderful cause and hope others will follow in my footsteps. If you've made a donation, thank you so much. If you haven't because you can't afford to, I completely understand. My idea for those that don't is to find something like Relay for Life (the March of Dimes perhaps) in your area and do whatever you can to raise money for finding cures to the awful diseases so many are battling with today.
Thanks!
~ A Proud Gemini ~ |
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| Quick note while I'm thinking of it. . . |
[May. 29th, 2007|11:16 am] |
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I meant to post this after I saw Pirates on Saturday. For those of you that haven't seen the movie yet but are planning on going, make sure you sit through the credits. There is about 30 seconds to a minute more of the movie after the credits. I enjoyed the movie tremendously. I know others have thought it was just alright. I think that you should go see it if you've loved the other 2 movies.
As for me, life is good. My birthday is next month, the end of school is next month, Tim will be back in Ny next month, and in less than 2 months I'll be in Italy. I can't complain too much. I miss my friends that I've made over the years. I miss having people my age to hang out with, but I make do with what I have here. I've applied to a couple of music positions that have opened up closer to my family - one in my home town. I'm not very happy up here - but I've gotten a lot out of my experience. It's time for another change, I'm just hoping this one is more permanent because I've moved way too many times since I graduated from High School.
That's all - I've got to shower and clean before my piano student arrives a little after 2. Then I'm going for a walk to enjoy this beautiful weather. Hope you're all having a fabulous Memorial Day.
~ A pretty good Gemini ~ |
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| Such a long time. . . |
[Apr. 26th, 2007|11:20 pm] |
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Yeah, I'm so terrible when it comes to updates. I check LJ everyday to see what's up with all my friends but never feel compelled or have the time to update myself. As it is, this will be a short update since I'm exhausted and have a long weekend ahead of me. The main reason for this post is becasue I went to see Harry Connick Jr. in concert at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. The man was amAHzing! Not only is he a phenominal singer (he opened his mouth and the best word to decribe it is smooth), but he's a kickass pianist and funny as hell. It was like going to a musical comedy show. We had such a good time. Here's the kicker: I got to meet him after the show!!!!! He was signing autographs and we (my mom and sisters) got to talk to him briefly and have him sign our CDs and posters. We were first in line too - how awesome is that. The man is beautiful - I mean BEAUTIFUL. His pictures don't even do him justice. I felt like jumping him, that's how hot he is. So fabulous moment, which will never be forgotten.
So I best head to bed. I've got my Sweet Adeline Regional Competition in Syracuse this weekend and tomorrow is a day of watching quartets and sing alongs with a thousand other Sweet Adelines, my group's part of the competition is Saturday. My voice has been shitty all week and currently I barely have anything. I'm hoping the fact that I'm not teaching tomorrow may help relax it and let come back in full swing for Saturday. If you have a free moment around 12:30pm on Saturday, send positive thoughts to the St. Lawrence Chorus.
That's all for now. Perhaps I'll update about what has been going on the past month or so and maybe even discuss my fabulous trip to Florida :-)
~ A freaking out Gemini ~ |
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| Italian Holiday |
[Mar. 18th, 2007|10:26 pm] |
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Tomorrow is St. Joseph's Day. Show your Italian pride by wearing as much red as you possibly can. And if you aren't Italian it doesn't matter, you can still celebrate. Heck I told everyone I was Mediterranean Irish this past week and wore lots of green.
Have you kissed an Italian today? You should since it will be the best kiss you've ever had.
~ A flirtatious Italian Gemini Goddess ~ |
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