I haven't had much time since my last post. So much for an "update"... I will update my update....
No more boyfriend... Oh well... Still looking :P

No more teaching elementary school music for a while. I was hired on as a full-time middle school band and choir director. My elementary job was only a half-time deal. The middle school job is full-time... I could go into a rant about how music teaching positions should NEVER be cut to half time, but I'll get into that some other time.

I had a really good recital at the end of May. It was just for the fun of it. All of my recitals prior to this were really stressful because they were for a grade. It's nice to know that beneath all of that stress, I can still have fun with it. It was a lot of work, and many hours of practice, but so worth it because it was laid back and I really made MUSIC. I didn't just play the notes. I put my heart into it, which is what it is all about.

I'm a little nervous about this new teaching job. OK... I'm a LOT nervous about this new teaching job. I have been involved with band for about 10 years, so most people would think that I would have it down, but I have never been a director. I'm not worried about the music. I'm worried about the directing part. I feel the same about choir. I can sing, read music, play piano, etc., but just the organization of it all is a little overwhelming. I'll survive, I'm sure (I hope).

HOT HOT HOT... That's the weather for West Virginia right now. It is so hot that I do not go outside much. I watered the trees and shrubs we planted last week in the front yard and that's about it. Next summer, I am traveling.