"Ah music, a magic beyond all we do here." -Albus Dumbledore
My heart is so alive in music-I finished a huge show with my school and I'm so floored by their professionalism and poise. It was the hardest show I've ever attempted and I'm still high on gratification.
KUSC-classical station is doing a top 100 countdown of voter-selected picks. This morning I was delighted to hear "Star Wars" as number 40, it really charged me up for my day. This piece might be laughable but it's an incredible gateway drug into the classical world and really snapped me into my purpose for the day.
Tomorrow, two VERY dear friends of mine are coming to dine and play some divine music and the joy and anticipation is unreal. I feel concerts are an end product with undue pressure; rehearsal is a satisfying bonding ritual. I wish I were allowed to sit in on professional rehearsals on a regular basis to see how people work.
I did not run today, but I did my 15 minutes of focus, some yoga and I managed to practice horn. I set a new alarm on my phone for mornings, aside from my wake up-this new one will allow me to do whatever I want and the sound will tell me I absolutely need to get ready for work.
I fixed an Oboe today and my student appreciatively deemed me "Oboe wan kanobe" which is obviously the highest compliment a music teacher can receive. Seeing him play with ease (additionally aided by a stellar new reed I selected just for him) was unabashed love.
Other pleasures in my day-taking out the trash and being surprised by cool morning air and beautiful light.
Discovering I had good feta, bell pepper and cucumber in the fridge to make a delightful post-work snack. Also, enjoying the labors of my Sunday tradition-dedicated to "batching" and making my meals for the week in 1 sweep.
Making a few paper flowers
My Family's text thread
Had a great hair day
Spoke on the phone with my roommate ;) who is out of town. Exchanged lovely words and sentiments, and some silly ones too.
Enjoying a heart full of love and lightness today and wishing the same for you.
Dr. Halseth likes to say that a performance is the reward we give ourselves for having engaged in a worthwhile process (rehearsals)
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