Yesterday I went to my cousin's graduation. I think that the only thing I regret at all about this whole trip is that I won't get much of a chance to see the people who I usually only see during the summer. I've been home about two weeks now, and I'll probably be home less than a week between when I get back and when I go back to school. It's definitely worth it, but I'll still miss seeing folks. Lots of postcards will have to do, I suppose.
I'm flying out tomorrow morning. I'm pretty much packed. I think I have everything, though inevitably I'll forget something. Checklists help, so I've made some of them. I still haven't picked out which book to bring, or what sheet music to bring. I'm really hoping that there will be pianos in some of the churches where we stay, as it will be quite difficult to go the whole summer without playing at all. I'm bringing some sheet music just in case, but I don't want to bring too much. A few hard pieces to work on, perhaps.
The thing that surprises me most right now is how calm I am. I'm simultaneously excited and apprehensive, but I just have this overriding feeling that there's no sense in worrying about anything too much. I think I've grown more calm over the past year. What with having to slow down everything after my accident in the fall, then spending a lot of time in the spring going on long, meditative bike rides, I think that I've achieved a greater personal calm. However, I'm sure that once I'm actually in Florida and this whole trip becomes more present and immediate, I'll be a whole lot more nervous and excited.
Off to finish packing. Next time I write will be from Florida.
Hugs to all!
6 comments:
You look adorable in your photo. Have a wonderful time! I miss you.
P.S. This is Adrienne; I don't know why it won't let my name show up.
Darling, if there's anyone that exudes calm, it's you. :)
And making lists is a smart thing. Keep on truckin', love.
We've been rehearsing for the Red Barn event, and wish you were going to play music with us. Maybe in the autumn. Have fun with your penny whistle. Maybe you will meet some accordions on your rambles, as well as organs and pianos. Have a wonderful time!
But Joe, I WANT all of your titles to be puns! :) So excited for you. I think you're right to be calm - everything's going to go fantastically. Also, I have a great mental image of you playing the piano in some abandoned church somewhere...but I think that image is from the Alex Ross book, and it was Ravel during the war rather than you during a bike trip. (This is Scuzzo, by the way.)
joey poey!! hello, I think of you every day and I hope you aren't sweating balls and you remembered to bring the personal a/c. well, mr. joe, I hope you are great, now go out there and EDUCATE!
love, emily allyn chase
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