Happenings
So, Jefferson called me out at the rehearsal last week. A lot of the violas came in late after one of the calls- I was on the verge of lateness but there was such a rush of people and I sit in the back so i didn't feel exposed. But while Jefferson was making his announcements he said "Christina Simpson. There is not something particular to violists that they must always be late, is there?" I shook my head no. I was not embarrassed because I thought for some reason I was being called upon as the expert on violas. Maggie had the same impression but some of the violists commented on the fact that Jefferson 'yelled' at me. It doesn't really bother me- I really have not much stake in the YO anymore. I want to do a good job- but I am not really worried about what they think of me. Its strange though because I feel as if my position as wunderkind/untouchable is being gradually eroded. Probably because I do not care enought to continue the masquerade of greatness, but I simply present myself as me. Which, at this point in my life, is a very relaxed person. I feel like this will also assist in making Beni less shmoogly about me, which would drastically simplify my life. yeah!!!