New York

Megabus.com had $13 one way fare from Baltimore to NY. Had to take advantage of this deal and visit friends in the Big Apple.

I had posted this from my mobile. Interesting photo it chose to upload. Certainly wasn't the one I originally sent. These little guys run around loose in Miami.

Back to School Recital

SMA had their "Back to School" recital today. I played two easy pieces and managed not to flub. There must have been about 70 people in the audience. Maybe I'm finally getting used to playing in public.

Boring stats:
Cello Practice Weeks 41 - 43
Bow exercises 9
Thumb 2
Trill 2
Vibrato 2
Bach Minuets 4
Breval 1
Piano practice 3

I'll be out of town from 8/23 to 9/11. First to Baltimore and New York City, then back to Miami for one day before I run off to Bulgaria with hubby for a week.

Call

Received a call this afternoon from a friend who had "found" a cockatiel in their front yard.
So now we are the proud owners of a cinnamon pearl cockatiel.

Jazz Concert

Friends took me to a Jazz Concert of "Return to Forever" 25th Reunion of
Al DiMeola (guitar), Stanley Clark (bass), Chic Corea (keyboard), and Lenny White (drum).

Sad to say, I was probably the only person in the audience who did not know who these guys were. I will be visiting YouTube to find out more about these famous jazz musicians.
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31-Jul-08 Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL SET 1 Opening Prayer Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy Vulcan Worlds The Sorceress Song To The Pharoah Kings SET 2 No Mystery Summer Night The Romantic Warrior Encores Duel Of The Jester And The Tyrant

Unproductive Month

Haven't been able to shake the funk that set in after Chamber Music class ended last April. Then with hubby getting ill and not being able to go to the Chamber Music workshop week, the funk continued. Also having trouble registering for Chamber Music class for the fall. Computer is rejecting me because I've completed the course. The course is supposed to be repeatable.
Anyway, I think I shall be ruthless starting tomorrow. No looking at emails or the computer until I've done some practicing!

I have my FTCE English/Math tests for teacher certification next Saturday. I had registered for the tests last April, but I was sick the day of the exam so I had to wait two months to be eligible to take it again.

Next Sunday, I'll go visit my girlfiend for a getaway treat week. She's promised to teach me golf. Also, maybe this will help wean hubby back into being self-supporting. He's gotten spoiled with all the special treatment he received while he was ill.