Well, it's been a time. I feel like we're finally starting to catch up. I hope I don't jinx it now that I've said that.

Eric has been offered a permanent position at his work with a decent raise, plus a shift differential for second shift, so that's good! Plus we're getting a fat tax refund; yay! He starts as an official employee on Monday, so we' ( Read more... )

I really should update this thing more often, yeah? Well, I have bad news and good news ( Read more... )

I really should do an update. Let's see ( Read more... )

OK. So the big audition is tomorrow. Eeep. I'm pretty much prepared for it and confident. I had intended to practice clarinet when I got home from work last night but I got home later so I didn't. Barring any major equipment failures or other technical difficulties it should go fine though. I just don't want to be overconfident. I hardly expect to ( Read more... )

Well, another busy week is behind me. I've spent the weekend thus far practicing and catching up and cleaning stuff here and there. I have five days until my audition now; my lower lip is giving out so I decided to take it easy until tomorrow. I have decided what to wear and how to set up my camera at least too. ^_^ I wish I had more time to ( Read more... )

Hello again internets. Let's see if I can knock out a post before my connection dies again; it's been on and off ever  since I got home from New Orleans. -_- Maybe they fixed it today ( Read more... )

Alright, here's what's been going on since my last update:

Amahl and the Night Visitors went quite well. I had fun; we had a potluck supper at the church between the shows on Sunday, at which I totally overate, but it was so good. ^_^ Apparently, not being able to eat properly for several days will do that. (I went to the dentist for my other crown ( Read more... )

This made me laugh. So, last night Mark sent out an email from Adam, the new band director. Included in the holiday note was this gem:

I have tremendously enjoyed working with each of you thus far! I
appreciate the spirit and enthusiasm exhibited by the St. Cloud
Municipal Band. You are a model for how all community bands ought to
operate! ( ( Read more... )

Well well, I'm finally updating! I've been so busy working, and I'm way behind with practicing. This makes me sad ( Read more... )

....Man, I suck at coming up with titles anymore ( Read more... )