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I don't feel like writing a big blow-by-blow weekend summary, as has been my usual thing in recent weeks. Mom came to visit Saturday morning, both because of my concert that night, and a concert Sunday afternoon in which her next-door neighbor's kid was playing. She got to meet Dayna and met up with a college/high school friend she'd been wanting to see. We also had great fun trying out the French press, and boy, it makes some good, though strong, coffee.

My concert was really fun. The soloists were good, much better than they were in rehearsals. Mom told me I move around too much and need to sit still when I play, but other people said I was interesting to watch. My stand partner and I both move a lot, so we're kind of a dangerous combination! I was also told by one of the first violinists that her and I are basically "carrying the section", which I guess is a good thing.

Sunday I went to the Hopkins Orchestra concert after Mom left. I got to talk to a few friends and thanked the conductor for his recommendations that I seek out other groups to play in (since I can't play in Hopkins).

It was in the 60s yesterday; today it's snowing. What, am I back in Pittsburgh?

Stupid Rehearsals...

That was the first rehearsal I've been in since the days in the a cappella group that I felt like standing up and walking out. But then, I don't have much desire to become a drama queen. I'm just thinking that they'll have to pull a pretty good rabbit out of the hat for me to want to come back next year. I'd much rather continue to play in Columbia, where I may not be the section leader, but I feel appreciated and that we're getting things done.

Last night I made some good chocolate chip/peanut cookie bars, but didn't grease the pan because the recipe said not to. I'll remember for next time, because they sure didn't want to come out of the pan.