I have a day off today!
YAY!
I discovered that the buses do not run in Salem on Veteran's Day. Which I think is silly. So many people have today off, especially in our state capitol! Perhaps those who ride public transportation might want to go shopping?
I don't live in Salem anymore. But I travel down via Amtrak every Wednesday. I was considering taking a cab to some of my students. But then I am still recovering from my tummy troubles.
So I AM HAVING A DAY OFF!!
A much needed day off I might add! :)
I am doing mega laundry and some cleaning. I have a massage appointment scheduled. And then I am off to the grocery store. I am making cod and butternut squash for dinner.
I think I will also head up to the Dollar Tree. I'm going to start stockpiling gloves for anyone I meet on the streets that needs them!
I have also been doing some emailing of homeless shelters. I am so excited! I talked to my friends of Portland Chamber Music (I am their humble pianist). They are all very passionate about serving the homeless people as part of our mission. I told them about my encounters. I have two weeks off from teaching at the end of December, so we are going to offer free music to any of the shelters who respond. I hope they have pianos. If not, I will have to suffer with a keyboard.
But this makes my heart sing! Positive action does move us forward! And if we can bring joy to even a few people's hearts, we have made a slight difference. :)
Speaking of moving forward, I lost another pound! I weighed in at 187 today.
It is amazing that even though I have had some moments - like the Kung Pao Chicken encounter on Sunday, or the brownie mistake at Starbucks last week. I could go on. Even with those lapses, I continue to lose weight.
When I mess up, I just shake myself off and keep going.
Just like I tell my piano students.
Happy Wednesday!
YAY!
I discovered that the buses do not run in Salem on Veteran's Day. Which I think is silly. So many people have today off, especially in our state capitol! Perhaps those who ride public transportation might want to go shopping?
I don't live in Salem anymore. But I travel down via Amtrak every Wednesday. I was considering taking a cab to some of my students. But then I am still recovering from my tummy troubles.
So I AM HAVING A DAY OFF!!
A much needed day off I might add! :)
I think I will also head up to the Dollar Tree. I'm going to start stockpiling gloves for anyone I meet on the streets that needs them!
I have also been doing some emailing of homeless shelters. I am so excited! I talked to my friends of Portland Chamber Music (I am their humble pianist). They are all very passionate about serving the homeless people as part of our mission. I told them about my encounters. I have two weeks off from teaching at the end of December, so we are going to offer free music to any of the shelters who respond. I hope they have pianos. If not, I will have to suffer with a keyboard.
But this makes my heart sing! Positive action does move us forward! And if we can bring joy to even a few people's hearts, we have made a slight difference. :)
Speaking of moving forward, I lost another pound! I weighed in at 187 today.
It is amazing that even though I have had some moments - like the Kung Pao Chicken encounter on Sunday, or the brownie mistake at Starbucks last week. I could go on. Even with those lapses, I continue to lose weight.
When I mess up, I just shake myself off and keep going.
Just like I tell my piano students.
Happy Wednesday!
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