I have been keeping up with schoolwork, practicing when time permits, preparing for students, taking care of a curious toddler and cleaning my house daily. I have been neglecting my compositions, but then again, there are so many composers and such little demand-- I need an impetus at this point. I am sure I will regain my stride again, and hopefully a few gigs since times are getting lean...
The air is getting colder and that puts away the daily walks with Christian (my son) around Bates. If I can get a heater and a cover, I would gladly keep going until January (then add skis on the stroller)! We will be making up games to play inside, and I hope I can show him a few music things as well as science illusions to get him to pay attention for an extended time.
This weekend was my birthday (now 34). Nothing too important happened and it was not well received. No European spree or a mountain get-away with a week vacation from all jobs. I was not even at my best, because, for the past week my right ear has been plugged up. Cold? Allergy? Wax buildup? Something like this happened before and it took a doctor to clean it out. I guess wearing headphones or using my "tools of the trade" too often cause the occasional blockage.
As I write, I am still somewhat hearing in mono (one ear), and yet I have been teaching lessons by relying on the other side. For singing lessons this has meant singing less myself and trying not to hum along (I can hear humming like thunder). I have managed. I don't think this is a Beethoven-esque prediction. I keep myself healthy. I just want every reader to know that even when you are not quite yourself, you can still strive for doing a good job. Life doesn't stop with obstacles in the way.
Live mono...the Beatles did for many years. It also blocks out crowd noise well (keeps you concentrating).
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