Failure to Close

So I exhibit this one particularly unattractive trait. I eat with my mouth open. I wish it were that simple, cause then I could just close my mouth and problem solved. No, my problem is much more agonizing than an open mouth chewer. I consistently fail to close. I'll say "okay I'm going to get buff this semester" and then I'll work out for 3 weeks and quit. I did Air Alert (a jump training program when I was into volleyball) for about 3 weeks before I just stopped. I've quit volleyball, consistently failed to close on good grades for class. I quit piano, I quit violin. I even quit WoW before I got to slay (or heal people who were slaying) the Lich King - although this is a good thing.

The same has happened with Singing Success. I did it for 3 weeks and (it was the week where most people begin to notice benefits [see blog]) then I just stopped.

This is not someone who I want to be. I want to be someone who starts something, and finishes it. Ghandi said "be the change you wish to see in this world." He probably said it with some hilarious british-indian accent but he was an old guy who knew a thing or two about closing.

I'll start by setting a goal for myself. I want to be able to sing "Elephant" by Damien Rice from his album 9. Its got some high notes that will really push me to exercise supreme control over my vocal chords.

At least this hobby is cheaper than antique cars.

Here's to closing