Winter Wonderland
We've had some strange weather this week...warm for this time of year and instead of snow we've had fog with a light mist at times which has resulted in this white coat covering all the trees. If it wasn't so gray it could be quite beautiful.
If the sun ever comes out, what a display that will be! I took the afternoon off today. Maybe it's this dismal weather that has me so lacking in energy but I've practiced almost every day this week and I just couldn't bring myself to go over there again today. I did my grocery shopping this morning and decided I'd stay home and work on a few cards this afternoon as I have no students scheduled, but here it is 3:30 and I haven't even had the energy to begin.
I have however managed to read my daughter's newly printed portfolio from cover to cover. I just got the news, she is graduating on the 20th...MAGNA CUM LAUDE...and yes, I'm just a tad proud!!
Tomorrow is my piano studio recital. I was asked by one of the parents (a professional singer) to accompany her on the organ while she sang Gesu Bambino. I was honored and worked very hard to adapt the piano music to work on the organ and then learn to play it. After putting in hours of practice I get an email yesterday from her saying that she, like many people in our area has come down with one of the nasty bugs that has been going around and since hers is the sore throat/fever variety, she will not be able to sing on Saturday. UGH! Oh well, I hear my mentor's voice as he's told me before that practice is never for naught. It's ok too, because I really didn't feel comfortable with the piece and if I was going to do it I wanted to do a good job for her. So many of our families have been ill and I've had so many cancellations this week that I really don't know what to expect for tomorrow, but whatever will be will be.
Sunday morning is our church's Christmas program. I will be playing the prelude and postlude as usual as well as a solo on Still, Still, Still, plus all the congregational hymns...there are quite a few. I think I'm ready...I feel pretty good about those pieces, it's just up to whatever happens in the moment...God help me.
So here I am with an entire evening ahead of me...all to myself. Hot tea, frosty trees, twinkling lights, crackling fire and Christmas music...I think I'm ok with that.
Sounds like a good evening. I wish I could join you. Tell Erin I said Congrats and I know you are one proud momma!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter. That's wonderful. You have every right to feel proud of her. We've got that same kind of weather here.... freezing fog and the light drizzle last night had several cars sliding off the roads. If the sun had peaked out, you would have had "diamond" trees. This winter is going to be bad, I think, for illness. I've got it and my Dr. says she's been very busy. I hope your recital goes well today. Take care, my friend. I'm thinking of you often.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly should be proud of your daughter! A great accomplishment and I send my congratulations! Too bad about the soloist, but it is that time of year when those nasty bugs tend to take over. I am sure your Christmas music, at church this weekend, will be lovely. Can't wait to hear how it goes!
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