Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Always up to something!



Well, it's been a busy summer so far! I've stayed busy with babysitting, music, taking an online class, and traveling.  Although I feel like I never got a break after school ended, I have loved most of my summer so far!

Babysitting always brings out the best in me! There are many times when I smile because I love the kids I babysit. But, there are other times when I want to pull my hair out because the kids try to bend the rules and push the limits.  It's amazing to watch the kids grow.  Having been away at school all year, I missed a lot, and I am glad I was able to make more memories with the kids. Let me just say, that taking four kids to the library is very exhausting! Some of my favorite times are taking them for ice cream, hearing them read an entire children's book to me, and hearing them practice their instruments. My favorite part, though, is hearing them talk about God and sing along to their favorite Christian artist(s)!

Musically, I am always up to something.  I took a few days off after playing six graduation ceremonies..but then I was back at it preparing for the opera.  Being a part of the Muddy River Opera Company's production of La Boheme was a wonderful opportunity for me.  I had never played in the pit before..I had a great time! Playing with the Quincy Park Band always keeps me busy. If there's not a concert, I am probably taking apart the folders and putting the music back in the cabinets.  Speaking of which, I set a new personal record today: I sorted three concert sets and put all of the music away in just under three hours! I guess after about seven years, I have developed a pretty good system. I also spent time volunteering through the QSOA at an instrument petting zoo at the Quincy Public Libreary-watching little kids try to play the trumpet is very entertaining! And I even learned the trumpet call that is used at horse races for the ESA Illinois State Convention!

Words of Advice:
"My theory is, if you confident you can pull off anything- even if you have NO CLUE what you're doing." -Jessica Alba

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