Getting to know me...

Hello! 

    My name is Anya and I welcome you to come along with me as I attempt to blog (for the first time) about my musical explorations. But before we begin, here's a little about me...

    I am 23 years old, I was born and raised in Fairbanks, AK, and I am a student at UAF. Well, technically I'm a student, but this is my last class and I officially graduate in August of this year. I am completing my Bachelor's of Accounting and I am eager to get started on building a career and comfortable life for myself. I have three dogs who are the center of my life. I have one standard poodle, Sophie, and two miniature poodles, Prince and Princess.

Sophie and Prince with fresh cuts

Princess






As for my experience with music, I have been involved in choirs throughout my childhood and adolescence. I was in the Choir of the North, a local children's choir, for several years. I was also an active participant in school choirs beginning middle school up until I graduated high school. Additionally, I trained with Dr. Celaire with UAF for a few years during high school. Admittedly, I burned myself out and I haven't sung since I graduated high school. At this point, I am so out of practice and shape, I can't do what I used to. I'm still holding out that one day, I may pick it up again. I used to go to local concerts more often, I'd listen to almost anything that seemed interesting at the time. I haven't been to any concerts recently. This is partially due to the pandemic, but I also have been so focused on school the last few years, that I haven't kept track of what's in town. Now that the world is opening up and I'm finished with school, for the most part, I'd like to start attending events! 

Here's a song that I've been listening to a lot lately, it's called Coffee by Quinn XCII and Marc E. Bassy. It's just an easy listen.

Comments

  1. KellyJune 2, 2021 at 7:02 PM

    Hi, Anya. My dogs are pretty much the center of my universe as well. Happy for you finishing school, I know that is no easy task!!

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  2. UnknownJune 4, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    Wow I've always envied people who did choir! I've always wanted to sing but was too scared to stand in front of people. I wish I did choir to help me understand the details behind singing better now. Your dogs are cute!

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