So, the thing about recitals...you kinda need a piano player.
And the thing about mine...I don't have one yet.
DILEMMA.
We'll see how that all works out. In other news, ASU football needs to wake up and stop sucking. You should not lose if you have a 21-0 lead at halftime, no matter how awful the refs are.
Fun story! Last night I was practicing the E-flat trumpet, which I'm playing one of my recital pieces on. (It's basically the same as a B-flat, but in a different key and a little different to tune.) It's AWFUL. The stuff that was open worked fine, but anything using any valves was dreadfully out of tune.
Blake was there with me, and we couldn't figure it out. Finally I look in the case, and there's another set of slides.
We stare at each other for a minute.
I switch the slides.
AMAZING! It's now actually an E-flat trumpet, as opposed to an F trumpet with an E-flat bell! So one part of my recital might suck a little less than previously thought.
But the piano thing is still a problem.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Um...wait...recital?
It has come to my attention that my recital is six weeks away.
This is unfortunate, since I have no accompanist or repitoire.
HOWEVER, once I'm done with it I don't have to think about it anymore, which will be splendid.
I'm now looking up music, which has a delivery time of TWO WEEKS.
SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT.
Geez, can't I just count Concerto-Aria? Who wants to come to my effing recital anyway?
This is unfortunate, since I have no accompanist or repitoire.
HOWEVER, once I'm done with it I don't have to think about it anymore, which will be splendid.
I'm now looking up music, which has a delivery time of TWO WEEKS.
SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT.
Geez, can't I just count Concerto-Aria? Who wants to come to my effing recital anyway?
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The Woman Formerly Known as Ms. Amanda
Summer...camp...is...OVER!!!
There are no words to describe this awesomeness.
So now, in true YA style, I'll do a summer update in list form!
Five things I will miss about this summer:
1) Mom and Shirley
How many people are lucky enough to have a family that they actually LOVE hanging around? Or a mom who's willing to play DDR with you on the boardwalk? C'mon, that's straight-up AWESOME.
2) Geocaching
The permanent end to the, "What do you want to do?" debate. Treasure hunting--high-tech style.
3) Seeing Dani frequently.
More than once a year is "frequently." So I'll definitely take what we've gotten this summer, and it's been great to spend more than three "HIBYE" days with her.
4) Kicking major ass at Egyptian RatScrew.
I spent most of my freshman year getting beaten into obliteration by Seth Carson at Egyptian Ratscrew in the Vortex. Seems that I absorbed some of that greatness, though. I completely dominated everyone at work on it. (No, not just the ten year olds, thank you smartasses.)
5) Not having to practice so hard-core.
OK, I know I really shouldn't be happy about this one, but it was so nice. I could just go do my own thing after work and not have to worry about having a trumpet on my face three hours a day. It will kill me in about a week, but for now, I'm comfortable floating down Denile River.
Five things I will NOT miss about this summer:
1) Band-aids.
Band-aids are badges of honor. They are not just blood-stoppers. They are a seven year old's Purple Heart. No matter how small the injury, any child will swear on their mother's honor they need a Band-aid. And guess who has to stop what she's doing to explain WHY the bruise doesn't need a Band-aid?
2) Driving a 15-passenger van full of kids begging me to turn the radio to 102 JAMZ.
3) Having NO internet.
Seriously, there's a reason I haven't posted lately. I've been a terrible friend via Facebook AND Blogger AND Absolute Write. We just got wireless in my house--right in time for me to leave.
4) Writing total for this summer: 3.5k.
'Nuff said.
5) High-strung parents.
Your child flung four scooters across the gym at another kid and you want to know why the OTHER kid didn't get suspended? You want us to ignore your child's punishment because it's his birthday and you brought cupcakes? You think I told your child to pick up a stray cat? The list goes on and on and on.
Five wonderful memories from this summer:
1) IRELAND.
No post I ever make will do that trip justice. I've never been somewhere with no family ties and been positive I'd be going back.
2) Meeting Jamie.
Jamie was a friend Dani brought from working at TIP. I clicked with her almost the fastest of anyone I've met in the past few years, which was wonderful.
3) The Fourth of July in Ocean City, Maryland.
Talk about a PARTY. The fireworks were awesome, the boardwalk was always crowded, and the weather was great (except the downpour imediately after the fireworks. But you know, we'll take what we can get.) Also I had my first experience of gorging myself on crab. Blue Crab, to be exact. AMAZING. First time--but NOT the last.
4) Having Mike, John, Kathryn, and Marie over.
OK, so the bonfire ended up a bust, but it was still great to have everyone over. It was just a very chill, good time. Even though nothing really striking happened, it was just a very nice time.
5) Finding the skunk Geocaching.
That was really TOO funny. I pulled back a bush to grab the cache, and WOW! Pepe le Phew was HOME! I don't think I've ever moved that fast in my life.
Finally, the most satisfying part of Summer 2008:
Turning in my City Employee's badge and saying, "Nope. I'm not coming back next summer."
"Are you su--"
"Yes. I'm positive."
On to Band Camp.
There are no words to describe this awesomeness.
So now, in true YA style, I'll do a summer update in list form!
Five things I will miss about this summer:
1) Mom and Shirley
How many people are lucky enough to have a family that they actually LOVE hanging around? Or a mom who's willing to play DDR with you on the boardwalk? C'mon, that's straight-up AWESOME.
2) Geocaching
The permanent end to the, "What do you want to do?" debate. Treasure hunting--high-tech style.
3) Seeing Dani frequently.
More than once a year is "frequently." So I'll definitely take what we've gotten this summer, and it's been great to spend more than three "HIBYE" days with her.
4) Kicking major ass at Egyptian RatScrew.
I spent most of my freshman year getting beaten into obliteration by Seth Carson at Egyptian Ratscrew in the Vortex. Seems that I absorbed some of that greatness, though. I completely dominated everyone at work on it. (No, not just the ten year olds, thank you smartasses.)
5) Not having to practice so hard-core.
OK, I know I really shouldn't be happy about this one, but it was so nice. I could just go do my own thing after work and not have to worry about having a trumpet on my face three hours a day. It will kill me in about a week, but for now, I'm comfortable floating down Denile River.
Five things I will NOT miss about this summer:
1) Band-aids.
Band-aids are badges of honor. They are not just blood-stoppers. They are a seven year old's Purple Heart. No matter how small the injury, any child will swear on their mother's honor they need a Band-aid. And guess who has to stop what she's doing to explain WHY the bruise doesn't need a Band-aid?
2) Driving a 15-passenger van full of kids begging me to turn the radio to 102 JAMZ.
They simply don't understand why I won't let them listen to the almost unedited version of:
She getting crunk in the club I mean she working
Then I like to see the female twerking taking the clothes off BUCKEY nakedATL.
Hoe don’t disrespect it
Pa pop yo pussy like this cause yin yang twins in this bitch
Lil Jon and theEast side boys wit me and we all like to see Ass and tities
Now bring yo ass over here hoe and let me see you get low if you want this Thug
Now take it to the floor (to the floor) and if yo ass wanta act you can keep yo ass where you at
Yep. I'm unreasonable.
3) Having NO internet.
Seriously, there's a reason I haven't posted lately. I've been a terrible friend via Facebook AND Blogger AND Absolute Write. We just got wireless in my house--right in time for me to leave.
4) Writing total for this summer: 3.5k.
'Nuff said.
5) High-strung parents.
Your child flung four scooters across the gym at another kid and you want to know why the OTHER kid didn't get suspended? You want us to ignore your child's punishment because it's his birthday and you brought cupcakes? You think I told your child to pick up a stray cat? The list goes on and on and on.
Five wonderful memories from this summer:
1) IRELAND.
No post I ever make will do that trip justice. I've never been somewhere with no family ties and been positive I'd be going back.
2) Meeting Jamie.
Jamie was a friend Dani brought from working at TIP. I clicked with her almost the fastest of anyone I've met in the past few years, which was wonderful.
3) The Fourth of July in Ocean City, Maryland.
Talk about a PARTY. The fireworks were awesome, the boardwalk was always crowded, and the weather was great (except the downpour imediately after the fireworks. But you know, we'll take what we can get.) Also I had my first experience of gorging myself on crab. Blue Crab, to be exact. AMAZING. First time--but NOT the last.
4) Having Mike, John, Kathryn, and Marie over.
OK, so the bonfire ended up a bust, but it was still great to have everyone over. It was just a very chill, good time. Even though nothing really striking happened, it was just a very nice time.
5) Finding the skunk Geocaching.
That was really TOO funny. I pulled back a bush to grab the cache, and WOW! Pepe le Phew was HOME! I don't think I've ever moved that fast in my life.
Finally, the most satisfying part of Summer 2008:
Turning in my City Employee's badge and saying, "Nope. I'm not coming back next summer."
"Are you su--"
"Yes. I'm positive."
On to Band Camp.
Monday, May 12, 2008
"POMP AND CIRCUM..STAAAAAAAAAAANCE"
If I hear Pomp and Circumstance one more time, I'm going to poop on someone's car.
ASU Commencement Ceremony Hoopla nonsense always has brass ensembles playing (for every graduation EXCEPT the school of music...go figure.) Anyways, of course I was a member of this esteemed group. (By "esteemed" I mean "poor kids who will subject themselves to twelve hours of graduation ceremonies for 60 bucks a pop.")
So...yeah. If I never hear Pomp and Circumstance again, I will not cry. It will be a stretch to even go to my kid's graduation. I guess I could purchase those ridiculous sized headphones they sell at NASCAR races, and hope the band director doesn't get offended.
Oh, shit. What if I'm the band director?
OK, well, hope my students aren't offended.
Anyway I'm currently in the middle of my highly-efficient, organized country-leaving preperation. This looks a little more like, "Oh, shit! I'm leaving TOMORROW!" (throws everything in sight into a suitcase.)
I have no idea what internet will be like in Ireland (but rest assured, I will NOT be spending much time on it even if it's availible.) So have a lovely 2 1/2 weeks, and I'll be updating again before long!
ASU Commencement Ceremony Hoopla nonsense always has brass ensembles playing (for every graduation EXCEPT the school of music...go figure.) Anyways, of course I was a member of this esteemed group. (By "esteemed" I mean "poor kids who will subject themselves to twelve hours of graduation ceremonies for 60 bucks a pop.")
So...yeah. If I never hear Pomp and Circumstance again, I will not cry. It will be a stretch to even go to my kid's graduation. I guess I could purchase those ridiculous sized headphones they sell at NASCAR races, and hope the band director doesn't get offended.
Oh, shit. What if I'm the band director?
OK, well, hope my students aren't offended.
Anyway I'm currently in the middle of my highly-efficient, organized country-leaving preperation. This looks a little more like, "Oh, shit! I'm leaving TOMORROW!" (throws everything in sight into a suitcase.)
I have no idea what internet will be like in Ireland (but rest assured, I will NOT be spending much time on it even if it's availible.) So have a lovely 2 1/2 weeks, and I'll be updating again before long!
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