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Day 06: Something that excites you and fills you with joy.
An outside performance opportunity. Always. I don't even care what it is so long as I'm being asked to play oboe or bassoon or the related doubles. I just love performing...sure, it can be nerve-wracking and scary, but that's what makes it exciting. It's thrilling, and it's always lovely to see people enjoying a performance.
I had a surreal moment when I was practicing tonight in which I mentally became one with my oboe. It was pretty cool, actually, because it lent me a strong sense of empowerment, like I could do just about anything I wanted to. I can't describe it much more than that...it's just something that can only be adequately explained by experiencing it.
I almost met Stu's parents tonight, except I was booked solid tonight (like I always am on Wednesdays). Which is too bad, really. I wouldn't mind meeting them at all when I'm available. It just happened to work out this way because his parents just happened to be in town and it was his mom's birthday. I'm sure there will be another time. In a way, I guess it's good it didn't happen quite yet because much as I'd actually like to get to know his family, it may be a bit soon, considering we've just started dating. Eh. I don't have to go to orchestra until 4:30 tomorrow, so I hope I get to spend some time with him. I think I've seen him for maybe 5 minutes since Monday night.
Orchestra...my concerto performance is coming up! I'm much less worried about it than I had been before (gee, it helps when I rehearse on a reed that freaking WORKS!!!). Someone was kind enough to publish it in my church's monthly newsletter, and that was a nice warm feeling when I saw that since it took me by total surprise. I'm so happy and grateful that I can worship where I do. :) Anyway, still a little nervous, but hey, that's performance for you. I know it's going to be awesome, and I know what I still need to work on before showtime. I can do this!
An outside performance opportunity. Always. I don't even care what it is so long as I'm being asked to play oboe or bassoon or the related doubles. I just love performing...sure, it can be nerve-wracking and scary, but that's what makes it exciting. It's thrilling, and it's always lovely to see people enjoying a performance.
I had a surreal moment when I was practicing tonight in which I mentally became one with my oboe. It was pretty cool, actually, because it lent me a strong sense of empowerment, like I could do just about anything I wanted to. I can't describe it much more than that...it's just something that can only be adequately explained by experiencing it.
I almost met Stu's parents tonight, except I was booked solid tonight (like I always am on Wednesdays). Which is too bad, really. I wouldn't mind meeting them at all when I'm available. It just happened to work out this way because his parents just happened to be in town and it was his mom's birthday. I'm sure there will be another time. In a way, I guess it's good it didn't happen quite yet because much as I'd actually like to get to know his family, it may be a bit soon, considering we've just started dating. Eh. I don't have to go to orchestra until 4:30 tomorrow, so I hope I get to spend some time with him. I think I've seen him for maybe 5 minutes since Monday night.
Orchestra...my concerto performance is coming up! I'm much less worried about it than I had been before (gee, it helps when I rehearse on a reed that freaking WORKS!!!). Someone was kind enough to publish it in my church's monthly newsletter, and that was a nice warm feeling when I saw that since it took me by total surprise. I'm so happy and grateful that I can worship where I do. :) Anyway, still a little nervous, but hey, that's performance for you. I know it's going to be awesome, and I know what I still need to work on before showtime. I can do this!