A New Point of View

I had my second piano lesson tonight and did pretty well considering I missed three days of practice because I went to Nashville.

My teacher is great and was playing some ragtime when I got there. Something to shoot for. I do need to adjust my stereotypical thinking however. She's in several bands and to look at her you'd never know it. Like Stacy says, "everybody in Athens is in a band" so my "norm" doesn't even begin to fit.

I did notice how happy I was while walking home. Even though I have to practice scales this week. I guess it's the full-service lesson but why do I need to know what key a song is in; just playing it is fine with me.

I know, stop complaining.

Back to Real Life

I went to Nashville for a birthday weekend and had a great time with Debra doing girl things. Now, it's back to real life. My to-do list is long but for this week I'm going to concentrate on getting my writing done for the subRosa meeting next Monday; make an owl and a horse; and work on my website.

Oh, and if I have time (tee hee) continue to look for a job. I guess I'm really out of one now since it appears that the bakery is open and I haven't heard a word about working there.

Tomorrow I need to get some things over to the Lyndon House for their holiday display and I have my Fibercraft Guild meeting after lunch.

For now, it's time to stop writing here and get some of my new ideas down on paper for a story I'm working on.

Visions of Sugarplums

I don't know what's going through my head but here it is 1:30 a.m. and I'm on the computer. One would think I'd be tired after driving from Athens to Nashville today. Could be the fact that I'm having problems breathing with this stuffy nose.

Anyway, it promises to be a fun weekend. Even though my e-mail was misconstrued and apparently I wasn't expected.

Speaking of sugarplums--after bemoaning the fact that I hadn't even started my Christmas shopping and wondering if it would come and go before I had bought a single gift. I bought my first gift today. Plus I already have a birthday gift planned as well as a few more gifts in the works. So, I guess I'm better off than I thought.

Now if I could only get some sleep.

Scales

I never thought I'd hear myself say this but I'm even enjoying playing finger exercises (scales) when I practice. I think I've found a goal to my playing besides learning to play better. I'd like to play like my teacher. She can play anything from rag to classical.

Keeping my impatience in tow is a major priority since now that I've practiced for an hour or two I want to play like a concert pianist. Or, run out and get my own keyboard. Better just rein it in and keep practicing first.

Two Good Things

I had my first piano lesson in about 15 years tonight. I love the teacher and I think I will learn a lot from her. Maybe with maturity I'll stick to practicing and be able to play the music I love.

The second good thing was the lesson is within walking distance so I got exercise as well as some music.

Now it's on to finger exercises!

Who Says?

How come everybody seems to know what's right for me (not that they aren't right) but me?

Is it because I always seek everyone's advice instead of trusting my own? Do I have any advice?

It is good to get other people's input. They see you differently than one sees oneself.

Maybe I'll edit later; or not.

Under the Wire

If I don't hurry up and blog the day will be over and I will have slacked off on my thirty-day program.

I am encouraged and grateful tonight. Thankful to Stacy who is a major part of my support system and always seems to have some good answers and is there when I need her.

I am encouraged by the new friends I'm making. With the help of my writing friends I may very well get something published again. Don't look for me in the library but I have been in print.

I feel on the verge of an epiphany. I've had three memorable ones. Again, Stacy found a book for me at Goodwill "What Will I do With My Life" and it just may be another catalyst. I'd be more specific but it's just a feeling that I have.

Good things are happening!

Cut and Run

I'm not suggesting that in any way shape or form I ditched my last life because I couldn't hack it. I gave it the good old college try.

So, when the idea came to me the other day to move to another location because the job market doesn't seem to need my skills; I was kind of surprised. First of all, I would NEVER do it in a million years; and second of all, it wouldn't solve anything.

So, what's the answer to this dilemma? Human resources wheels move at a snail's pace, so I'm told. Now I'm going to try temporary agencies.

Ask Omar

The bakery might not have provided me with a large salary and I may have nibbled a little too much. But, it did provide a lot of running around and a walk to work when I didn't have errands to do. Now I'm left to my own devices about getting out there and exercising. I have taken Sally out on walks. So I'm not totally sedentary.

I got a look at myself on a video from the Halloween parade. Zowie! Have I found the ten pounds I lost!!! Today I was trying on clothes and while it looked like it I wasn't in a fun house in front of one of those funny mirrors.

I'm starting with some anorexia tomorrow!

One Little Thing

I had no intention of having a bad day when I woke up. It could have been anything that set me off but it was Jack not wanting me to say good morning to him that did it. I did try my darnedest to make things right.

All day I felt like a loser and tried to stay busy so I wouldn't think about it. I went for a walk to get the blood flow going and to get the cooties out of my booty. I tried to do a little writing but Harry Potter was a little loud. Of course had I been really inspired I don't think that would have bothered me anyway. Then I played the piano and things started to click. I thought of my upcoming lesson this week and what I would bring to play. I don't know what I hope to accomplish with lessons but I certainly enjoy music so being able to play it better would certainly be a plus.

I'm still stumped on dyeing some mohair. I can't for the life of me remember how I did a tea dying technique. I did work on a doll that I started several months ago and I got a magazine about purses. For whatever reason I'm stuck on those lately.

So, all in all, despite my trying to ruin my day I did pretty well. Tomorrow I'm going to intend to have a good day and not just let it happen.