It seems to me that most of the city is depressed, tired and sick.
I still have my low grade snuffly nose, along with sneezing, and itching eyes. Low energy.
It is nice to know I am not the only one. Misery loves company, don't you know!
Even through the gloom, I had an enjoyable day. I told myself several times that I really am a lucky woman.
My kids are grown, I'm going to be a GRANDMA, and I love my work.
My church job is a nice secure little job and it seems I am quite needed there. I am still learning the ropes. But I am enjoying it. Meeting new people. And best of all, I have only a 1 1/2 minute commute (by foot!).
I have a cozy little room in a household full of wonderful laid back people. People who love animals and music.
But best of all, my afternoons are filled with music. I basically get on the bus and travel about town, sitting at pianos, visiting with students, who are like my family. We talk. They play the piano for me. I offer pointers. Sometimes I play for them.
And today the dad of one of my students had his lesson. Or should I say we had a jam session. This is the dad with the amazing resonant voice. Who has hired me to read through songs in "The Real Book". Today we did "Round Midnight" again. I had practiced a bit. And it felt really groovy! We read through a couple other tunes, including "Good-bye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus. This one I really like!
This week I plan on doing some listening. I cannot believe I am about to say this outloud, or shall I say, type this. But I just thought it in my very brain:
I think I have developed a taste for Jazz!
At last!
And it is all because of my student's dad. And his big booming voice and easy going attitude. I am finally feeling bold enough to tackle this intimidating musical style.
He is a solid singer. Very confident. So I am free to kind of ding around on the piano, figuring out chord voices and putting in a few licks now and then. I am like a fish out of water with this style of playing. I have read music since I was three, so this is HUGE for me.
And I had a blast!
The rest of my lessons tonight were very enjoyable too. Perhaps it is a good thing we have experienced this dismal weather. Because I am really starting to value the connections I have with other people. And we are rising above the weather.
Tomorrow the ladies' craft group is having a potato lunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day. And I have been invited. I asked if I could bring anything. I was told, "Only a smile".
Well, I can definitely do that!
And I think I will end with a smile tonight.
Perhaps it will chase the gloom away!
Happy Wednesday!
Talk to you tomorrow.
Zita :)
I still have my low grade snuffly nose, along with sneezing, and itching eyes. Low energy.
It is nice to know I am not the only one. Misery loves company, don't you know!
Even through the gloom, I had an enjoyable day. I told myself several times that I really am a lucky woman.
My kids are grown, I'm going to be a GRANDMA, and I love my work.
My church job is a nice secure little job and it seems I am quite needed there. I am still learning the ropes. But I am enjoying it. Meeting new people. And best of all, I have only a 1 1/2 minute commute (by foot!).
I have a cozy little room in a household full of wonderful laid back people. People who love animals and music.
But best of all, my afternoons are filled with music. I basically get on the bus and travel about town, sitting at pianos, visiting with students, who are like my family. We talk. They play the piano for me. I offer pointers. Sometimes I play for them.
And today the dad of one of my students had his lesson. Or should I say we had a jam session. This is the dad with the amazing resonant voice. Who has hired me to read through songs in "The Real Book". Today we did "Round Midnight" again. I had practiced a bit. And it felt really groovy! We read through a couple other tunes, including "Good-bye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus. This one I really like!
This week I plan on doing some listening. I cannot believe I am about to say this outloud, or shall I say, type this. But I just thought it in my very brain:
I think I have developed a taste for Jazz!
At last!
And it is all because of my student's dad. And his big booming voice and easy going attitude. I am finally feeling bold enough to tackle this intimidating musical style.
He is a solid singer. Very confident. So I am free to kind of ding around on the piano, figuring out chord voices and putting in a few licks now and then. I am like a fish out of water with this style of playing. I have read music since I was three, so this is HUGE for me.
And I had a blast!
The rest of my lessons tonight were very enjoyable too. Perhaps it is a good thing we have experienced this dismal weather. Because I am really starting to value the connections I have with other people. And we are rising above the weather.
Tomorrow the ladies' craft group is having a potato lunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day. And I have been invited. I asked if I could bring anything. I was told, "Only a smile".
Well, I can definitely do that!
And I think I will end with a smile tonight.
Perhaps it will chase the gloom away!
Happy Wednesday!
Talk to you tomorrow.
Zita :)
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