The Fellowship of the Ring is on TNT right now. I love these movies. I have no idea how many times I have seen them. I love the extended versions best because they really allow the movie to tell the story. It is at the point in the movie right before the secret meeting.
It has been a light day today. Not like yesterday with no lessons, but there were absences. Acer has started working on some theory to teach him how to compose music. He already does write music but I think at this point some theory background was needed. He did very well with the first lesson. He knows the primary chords, the I, IV, and the V. He also knows the proper names of them, the Tonic, Subdominant, and the Dominant. I did introduce him to all the names of the chords in the scale, but he only needs to know the Primary 3. He immediately could transpose all of the chords to every scale he knows. Yes, he is a very musical young man. I think that as long as he is interested and can understand what we are doing, then we will continue. He was excited when I told him that we would also be working on writing small pieces. Acer was also excited to learn that the book we are using is the same book I used in college. Music is such a part of him, not just something he likes, but it really is a part of his soul (like it is mine) that I believe he should learn whatever I can teach him. I don't think there is an instrument that he has heard that he doesn't want to learn how to play. He loves so many types of music too. I am very happy with what he is doing in his lessons. He does both piano and voice. Acer does practice most of the time like he is supposed to but sometimes he does not. After all, he is only 8, just because musically speaking he is older than 8, in everything else he is only 8. This summer we are not going to have a summer concert like we have had the last couple of years. We are going to have some community service concerts instead. I would like Acer and Calli to both sing "Homeward Bound" together. They sound so nice together and when they sing together, something wonderful happens. It is hard to explain but they love to sing together and it shows.
I am very tired again today. I have not been feeling so well these last few weeks. I think I am still exhausted from being in the hospital. i didn't expect to be feeling it still. I am a bit achier than usual again today too. I hope for a better day tomorrow.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
One of those days 5-16
It is just one of those days, nothing I can put my finger on, but it is one of those I really kind of out of it today. I didn't have any lessons and that is very unusual as on Thursdays I usually have 1 sometimes 2 so to have no students is just plain weird. My headache is getting worse tonight. I hope it does not become worse or a flare. Both would be bad. I think my anxiety is a bit high tonight too. I don't have anything to be anxious about so I don't know why it feels so high. I really don't have a reason. Everything has been going really well with all the changes. I am happier with having others in the house. Heather B-T, Bill, Acer, and Calli are pretty easy to live with. Maisy and Q are very easy to live with. Everyone seems to have adjusted to living here, including the dogs. I think I have adjusted well too. So why is my anxiety up? I have no idea. It just happens sometimes.
I met with my friend, Jennie for lunch today. We had a good time. Her youngest daughter, Mary was there also. She is growing so fast. It is hard to believe that Mary is 4 already. It seems like yesterday that Mary was born. We visited for about 2 or so hours. I like how we meet up every few months. Frann would like to meet up with her also. I am checking my schedule to see what will work for me for all of us to meet up. Wendy wants to come too so that will be very fun.
I started the medicine for the swelling of my hands, legs, ankles, and feet 2 weeks ago. I really hope it helps because the right calf is so swollen. It is about 2 to 3 inches larger than the left calf. It is awful. I know that I need to lose weight, but wow, this swelling is making it even worse. I also will be beginning the B6, which is also supposed to help with the swelling. Something has got to work soon.
I am going to read for a bit.
I met with my friend, Jennie for lunch today. We had a good time. Her youngest daughter, Mary was there also. She is growing so fast. It is hard to believe that Mary is 4 already. It seems like yesterday that Mary was born. We visited for about 2 or so hours. I like how we meet up every few months. Frann would like to meet up with her also. I am checking my schedule to see what will work for me for all of us to meet up. Wendy wants to come too so that will be very fun.
I started the medicine for the swelling of my hands, legs, ankles, and feet 2 weeks ago. I really hope it helps because the right calf is so swollen. It is about 2 to 3 inches larger than the left calf. It is awful. I know that I need to lose weight, but wow, this swelling is making it even worse. I also will be beginning the B6, which is also supposed to help with the swelling. Something has got to work soon.
I am going to read for a bit.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
fixing the confusion 5/12
Oops. I didn't realize that I never mentioned that the friend who has moved in with her family is also named Heather. I am sorry for the confusion. I think from now on when I mention the other Heather, I will use Heather B-T to differentiate between us. I know it is confusing at times. Heather B-T is the mother of Calli and Acer. She is also the furmom of Maisy. Q belongs to Calli. Bill is Heather B-T's husband. Heather B-T is the one who does the gardening, certainly not me. I am very happy that they are here. I feel so much better than I did when I was alone. I have enough privacy when I want it and I have someone to talk to when I want also.
Maisy is sitting right beside me tonight. She also jumped up on the dining room chair for the first time. She is a smart cookie that is for sure. Love that little dog.
Mother's Day was not bad for me. Yes, I missed mom. I miss her everyday so that was nothing new. I went to Tilley's house to visit. It was a very good visit. We went to the movies and watched Romeo and Juliet that was a live performance in Russia. It was being filmed live as we watched it in Windsor by satellite. I found it so beautiful. I love Ballet. The music was simply amazing. We had a nice time together. We went to dinner at a little Vietnamese Restaurant. It was really good. I really liked it a lot. I wouldn't mind going back.
Well, I think it is time to go and read for a bit.
Maisy is sitting right beside me tonight. She also jumped up on the dining room chair for the first time. She is a smart cookie that is for sure. Love that little dog.
Mother's Day was not bad for me. Yes, I missed mom. I miss her everyday so that was nothing new. I went to Tilley's house to visit. It was a very good visit. We went to the movies and watched Romeo and Juliet that was a live performance in Russia. It was being filmed live as we watched it in Windsor by satellite. I found it so beautiful. I love Ballet. The music was simply amazing. We had a nice time together. We went to dinner at a little Vietnamese Restaurant. It was really good. I really liked it a lot. I wouldn't mind going back.
Well, I think it is time to go and read for a bit.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Saturday 6-11
I re-read my post from yesterday. I guess I was much more tired than I thought. There are several mistakes that made me chuckle. I can't remember what they are now (lovely fibro fog) but they were funny. Maisy and I have spent an afternoon together. I had a couple of lessons and then I had to run to get flowers. When I got back, I took and nap and Maisy and I went up to my room. She slept on my bed right next to me. I think we slept for about 1 1/2 hours. I was just so tired.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is on right now. Maisy is barking at the door every so often. She sits by me, then she goes to the door, then she sits by me, then goes to the door, you get the picture. She tries to be a guard dog. I had to leave her at home for a bit when I went to get the flowers. She was so happy to see me that she was on her hind legs trying to jump up on me. I put the flowers down and then petted her and rubbed her tummy. I am trying not to pick her up as Heather is trying not to pick her up so much either. It is hard because she is so snugly. She is such a sweet dog and lovable dog. Yes, I have become rather attached to her. I also am rather attached to the whole family. Heather and Bill have gone to pick up Acer and Calli from Sports Camp. They have been there for about 4 days. I can't wait to hear how it went. It was Acer's first time going and Calli's first time at the senior camp. Both were very excited about camp. It has been very quiet in the house without children for a few days but they will both be home tonight and that will end the quiet in the house.
Before I go to Tilley's tomorrow, I need to get gas and a Mother's Day card for her. I was going to go and get them this afternoon but I didn't want to leave Maisy at home all by herself for too long a period. Besides, it wasn't like I absolutely had to go today. I can go tomorrow no problem. There is a store right on the way. I have to remember to get some tummy medicine when I am with Tilley tomorrow.
They are back. Heather likes her purple tulips. I am glad about that. She loves flowers. They are in her room in one of her vases. I got a red/pink color tulips in honor of my Momma. She loved tulips. They were her favorite flowers that was why I got her those. I thought the purple tulips were especially pretty so that was why I picked those ones for Heather.
Heather and I took a "tour" of the yard last night. She and Brandon have been working hard in the yard. They have planted some trees and flowers too. The yard will look very nice when they are finished. It is already looking much better. Bill cut the grass last night. He was very tired when he was finished. Our yard is bigger than their old yard. I have cut the grass myself when I was younger and I remember how big the yard was. We also live on a corner so our yard is even bigger than the usual one.
Calli is doing her exercises. Acer is doing something he needs to do. Both said they had a good time. I am glad about that.
I am pretty sore today. My headache is a bit worse than usual, although much better than earlier before I had a nap. I am sore all over, not in one place, just all over. I think I am going to go and read for a while. I need to be up earlier than usual since I am going to Tillie's and I need to make a couple of stops before I leave.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is on right now. Maisy is barking at the door every so often. She sits by me, then she goes to the door, then she sits by me, then goes to the door, you get the picture. She tries to be a guard dog. I had to leave her at home for a bit when I went to get the flowers. She was so happy to see me that she was on her hind legs trying to jump up on me. I put the flowers down and then petted her and rubbed her tummy. I am trying not to pick her up as Heather is trying not to pick her up so much either. It is hard because she is so snugly. She is such a sweet dog and lovable dog. Yes, I have become rather attached to her. I also am rather attached to the whole family. Heather and Bill have gone to pick up Acer and Calli from Sports Camp. They have been there for about 4 days. I can't wait to hear how it went. It was Acer's first time going and Calli's first time at the senior camp. Both were very excited about camp. It has been very quiet in the house without children for a few days but they will both be home tonight and that will end the quiet in the house.
Before I go to Tilley's tomorrow, I need to get gas and a Mother's Day card for her. I was going to go and get them this afternoon but I didn't want to leave Maisy at home all by herself for too long a period. Besides, it wasn't like I absolutely had to go today. I can go tomorrow no problem. There is a store right on the way. I have to remember to get some tummy medicine when I am with Tilley tomorrow.
They are back. Heather likes her purple tulips. I am glad about that. She loves flowers. They are in her room in one of her vases. I got a red/pink color tulips in honor of my Momma. She loved tulips. They were her favorite flowers that was why I got her those. I thought the purple tulips were especially pretty so that was why I picked those ones for Heather.
Heather and I took a "tour" of the yard last night. She and Brandon have been working hard in the yard. They have planted some trees and flowers too. The yard will look very nice when they are finished. It is already looking much better. Bill cut the grass last night. He was very tired when he was finished. Our yard is bigger than their old yard. I have cut the grass myself when I was younger and I remember how big the yard was. We also live on a corner so our yard is even bigger than the usual one.
Calli is doing her exercises. Acer is doing something he needs to do. Both said they had a good time. I am glad about that.
I am pretty sore today. My headache is a bit worse than usual, although much better than earlier before I had a nap. I am sore all over, not in one place, just all over. I think I am going to go and read for a while. I need to be up earlier than usual since I am going to Tillie's and I need to make a couple of stops before I leave.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Friday 5-10
It seems so strange to be Friday again, already. Wasn't it just Friday yesterday? Seriously, time seems to fly these days. Heather and Brandon worked in the kitchen today. We emptied a whole cabinet. Shocking, isn't it? It was full of cookbooks that I said could be donated. I know, that is rather shocking too. Slowly, we are getting things organized. Tomorrow I have a few errands to run and then I will be getting some flowers for my mom and for Heather. I am getting Tulips in honor of my mom since she loved those flowers best. Heather likes so many flowers so I will get a variety of them for her. I am surprising her with them.
I am working on not picking up Maisy so much. I find myself picking her up a lot and it isn't good for my back with the two rods. Also it isn't always good for Maisy. I give her lots of attention, I just pick her up all the time like I was. Right now she is lying down next to me. She likes to sit in the area next to my chair so she can see upstairs, downstairs, and into the kitchen. Maisy likes to know where all her people are.
I am going to Tilley's on Sunday. I am not up to going to see Mom's grave like I thought I might. I just not besides, she isn't there, only her ashes are there. Andrew is going and then he is planning to go to Uncle John's. He has the Christmas presents he never gave Uncle John and Michelle because he didn't see them on Christmas Day.
I am going to read for a bit. I am getting tired.
I am working on not picking up Maisy so much. I find myself picking her up a lot and it isn't good for my back with the two rods. Also it isn't always good for Maisy. I give her lots of attention, I just pick her up all the time like I was. Right now she is lying down next to me. She likes to sit in the area next to my chair so she can see upstairs, downstairs, and into the kitchen. Maisy likes to know where all her people are.
I am going to Tilley's on Sunday. I am not up to going to see Mom's grave like I thought I might. I just not besides, she isn't there, only her ashes are there. Andrew is going and then he is planning to go to Uncle John's. He has the Christmas presents he never gave Uncle John and Michelle because he didn't see them on Christmas Day.
I am going to read for a bit. I am getting tired.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday 5-6
I had a busy teaching afternoon. It was the last lessons for my two little guys. They are headed to India for the summer so I won't see them until fall. I got big hugs from Rahul and Sam. Rahul knelt on the piano bench and pretty much launched himself into my arms. They are such precious boys. Brooke Anne had her lesson too today. She is usually on a Thursday but today worked better for her. She is a really nice young lady. She takes singing lessons. Currently, she is working on an Italian Art Song, a Broadway, and a Hymn. She likes to sing songs that she can sing in church too. Isaac did not like the new song I picked for him. I was rather disappointed but when we tried a few others, he did like 3 of them. I will copy them for him for next week.
Heather and her nephew, Brandon have been working out in the yard. Heather is a wonderful gardener. She has bought some plants that she and Brandon were planting today. Miss Maisy was outside enjoying the nice weather too. I briefly went out to get some stamps and to make a deposit but I didn't spend too much time outside. I did open the window to let the fresh air in and I did enjoy that. I am just not a sit in the sun girl. I get sun sickness so easy especially with the medicine I take.
The best thing of the day (besides when Acer and Calli come home) is that my lovely little Rachel is back! Yes, that sweetheart is back! Her grandmother brings her for lessons and she has been out of town for about 6 weeks so that has been how long it has been since I last saw my little sweetheart. Rachel is such a nice girl. She played very nicely too today. She is really doing well with her note names. I am so proud of her, well, I am proud of all my students. I have found some theory things that I think Acer will enjoy learning. Since the young man likes to make up his own music, why not teach him the tools he needs to make more music? That is what I thought. We will start next week as the young man will not be available for a lesson this week.
Castle is on right now but for some reason, I am just not really into watching it today. I have a lot of brain fog tonight. My head is beginning to hurt more now too. I think it is time for this girl to head for bed. I have to go and pick up a gift certificate for Dan and Mary tomorrow. They wish to get a certificate from gamestop so I will go and get it tomorrow before lessons.
Heather and her nephew, Brandon have been working out in the yard. Heather is a wonderful gardener. She has bought some plants that she and Brandon were planting today. Miss Maisy was outside enjoying the nice weather too. I briefly went out to get some stamps and to make a deposit but I didn't spend too much time outside. I did open the window to let the fresh air in and I did enjoy that. I am just not a sit in the sun girl. I get sun sickness so easy especially with the medicine I take.
The best thing of the day (besides when Acer and Calli come home) is that my lovely little Rachel is back! Yes, that sweetheart is back! Her grandmother brings her for lessons and she has been out of town for about 6 weeks so that has been how long it has been since I last saw my little sweetheart. Rachel is such a nice girl. She played very nicely too today. She is really doing well with her note names. I am so proud of her, well, I am proud of all my students. I have found some theory things that I think Acer will enjoy learning. Since the young man likes to make up his own music, why not teach him the tools he needs to make more music? That is what I thought. We will start next week as the young man will not be available for a lesson this week.
Castle is on right now but for some reason, I am just not really into watching it today. I have a lot of brain fog tonight. My head is beginning to hurt more now too. I think it is time for this girl to head for bed. I have to go and pick up a gift certificate for Dan and Mary tomorrow. They wish to get a certificate from gamestop so I will go and get it tomorrow before lessons.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
the start of another week 5-5
Here are pictures of Maisy. Is she not the cutest little girl dog ever? Not to mention she looks like an ewok from star wars when she stands up on 2 legs. I simply adored her. She is such a good girl.
Other than more brain fog than usual, I am feeling just the regular amount of pain. My headache is normal now although it was really bad earlier today. Well, I am going to read for a bit now.
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