....so yes, i am a big blog slacker.
this summer has been packed full of interesting things that have kept me far away from the computer. go figure. it would be so much cooler to just stay in and play on the computer--but not me. here's a run-down of my summer activities that have kept me away from writing to my loyal followers:
1. CHCB -- this is the concert band that i play in over the summer. we have rehearsals on thursdays and saturdays with performances on sundays and mondays. plus, i work the charity bingo once a month on either friday or saturday night.
2. flamenco class -- wednesday night class that has left me frustrated with the fact that i don't have double jointed fingers. it would look so much cooler if i did!
3. steve's sister's wedding -- finally over, but the time leading up to it and the days right after it were quite busy.
4. harry potter -- book six has arrived!! i was quite sleep deprived as i rushed to finish the latest installment.
5. work -- work has sped up a bit here in the summer. not that i'm complaining--i love job security.
6. CARDINAL NATION! -- gina (roommie) and i can't not watch a game if it's on. we catch every single one possible. even now (while at work) i have one eye on the score to see how things are going (cards winning 6-3 in the 4th inning!). we have also made time to go to several games this year. it's hot...but it's worth it!
there have been other things here and there, but these are the majority of the time suckers.
anyway...how's everyone else's summer going??
3 comments:
I so know the feeling...it has been a crazy summer for me. busiest summer i have had in a few years.
what instrument do you play?
in the 4th grade i began the study of the B-flat clarinet. i played all through junior high, high school, and into college. in college i played for the marching band in the fall and the concert band in the summer. concert band seemed to be lacking a bass clarinetist, so mr. bernhardt asked if anyone would be willing to flop over and play. i jumped at the chance since it was new and different and quickly began to love the instrument. another year passed and bernhardt came to me again, this time asking if i would be willing to join the orchestra as the solo bass clarinetist. i was floored!! this was such an honor!! turns out there were no music majors to fill the position so they went with what they had. i didn't care. i got to play some awesome music with a full string section which is something that i have only matched with my recent performance at powell symphony hall here in st. louis. so, i play both the clarinet and the bass clarinet--but my love is with the bass clarinet and that's what i play with the band now.
i also picked up my brother's trumpet and learned it. i played small brass ensembles for church in college around christmas time. easy stuff. most junior high students would lick me. ;)
Thats great...I wish I had stayed with music more. I learned to play piano for a few years when I was young...and then played alto sax for a few years.
about a year and a half ago i picked up the djembe. I play it and some other percussion istruments with a couple of bands. I am slowly getting better, but I dont have the time to put into it I would like.
Part of my problem is the whole perfection thing. if i cant pick something up and instantly be good than i typically tend to give up (the djembe is a relatively easy instrument to learn the basics...as long as you can keep a beat)...i gave up on the guitar after a few short lessons from a friend.
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