Darned Facebook!

Call me an addict, I don't really care, but Restaurant City on Facebook has NOT been letting me on at all today. I'm a little stressed, I wanted to get my free ingredient, AND I really need to feed my people, lol. Ahhh!!! I know, it's really sad and pathetic, but what can I say, it's what I do. And don't judge because I know there are some other Facebook game addicts out there too : )



In other news, I have a violin student!!!!! I am very excited. Her name is Farrell, I think, lol. Anyhow, she's 12 years old and from Baker City. She is the sweetest little girl ever! She seems eager to learn and such, so that's cool. Unfortunately her previous teacher has done a lot of damage. Ugh, I don't understand why teachers can't teach good posture and technique also, how hard is that!? I thought that was part of your job AS a teacher.



Basically, she doesn't know how to hold her violin up properly, or hold her bow. Also, her previous teacher would play everything for her, but not require her to get the CD that goes with the pieces she's working on. On top of that, she would write in ALL of the fingerings on EVERY piece. That is NOT acceptable, and I told my student that I don't want that anymore. We will work on things and I will tell her what I want her to do.


I am helping out with the youth orchestra, which should really be called the beginning orchestra or something else because all three of the cellists are adults. And then there are two ladies who are also adults who play violin. Anyhow, back to the point...the girl I'm working with, well her teacher is playing in the orchestra too to "help them out." Argh, she drives me crazy!!! I had to constantly talk to my student and work with her. I told her what I wanted her to do in terms of her orchestra music for next week and her previous teacher chimed in and said, "Oh, well we're going to work on it in Baker. We'll have a group lesson." I was thinking, omg, I don't want her to continue working with my student!!! I am never going to break her bad habits if she keeps working with this lady! I have to talk to Lisa, my teacher, and ask her what I should do.



I just feel terrible for the little girl because she really wants to learn and she's so bright. I just hope I can get her on the right path of good technique, posture, and sound. I know I can, it's just going to be interesting to see how long it takes. It doesn't help that her previous teacher drives me INSANE. She is just one of those people that rubs you the wrong way. She kind of thinks she's a lot better than she is, and on top of that, her students are not all that great!!!


On a completely different note, fiddle ensemble was pretty good today. I didn't freak out when it was time to improvise on our chords for a jig. I was actually kind of excited to try some things and see what worked out and what didn't. It was kind of hard when we switched time signatures, but it wasn't terribly bad. Brittney did good in class. She was only a little fussy, so that's good. She was even trying to talk / sing along when people were playing. She was matching pitches too; although I think it was more on accident than anything. It was cool none the less.


Alan has been pretty busy with work. We still haven't been able to work out a set schedule of when to talk regularly. It definitely makes things hard, but so far we're doing alright. We at least send each other two or three emails a day so that's good. I missed his call tonight and I was just so upset! Especially since his voicemail was very sad and there wasn't even an "I love you" in it. I emailed him and told him to call me back, but sadly he couldn't. It's hard having busy nights with music rehearsals. I know we're fine, but it's still hard.



He told me he didn't call the other day because the room where the internet and phones were was shut down. They keep getting bomb threats and such which is really scary!! I am very worried about him, but I'm sure everything will be alright. At least that is what I have to tell myself, otherwise I start to think of all the bad that COULD happen. I just stay positive and take each day as it comes.



It is so nice being back in school though. I feel like I have some sense of freedom, especially since I get some time away from Brittney. She is growing up so fast, but I feel like I still have some growing up of my own to do. I love her more than anything else, but it is great to get away. Even if it's only for an hour or two. I am so happy to be around people that are my age. This last year in Virginia was great the last four months. The first part I was there was really hard. I didn't really know anyone, and I basically just sat at home. It was tough. I made some amazing friends, but sadly it was as I was leaving.



I am loving seeing all my friends here though. They are all such wonderful people. Lisa Cargill has been so wonderful as to watch Brittney when my family isn't. It's great having such an awesome support group here too. I love being so close to Heather and Drew!! Having lunch dates with Maegan is awesome too!! It almost feels as though we're back in high school...but wayy cooler than that now : ) It just seems as though there isn't a care in the world. I have the greatest friends here, and the best husband and a beautiful daughter.

Halloween is quickly approaching and I am pretty excited!! Brittney is going to be a cheerleader mainly because mom bought the outfit, and it's easy. Plus, it's not like she's actually going tick-or-treating. I think I'm actually going to dress up too! I am thinking about being a "sexy sports ref". Although it is going to be a modified costume. The outfit itself will be down to my knees just because I'm so short. I'm wearing tennis shoes versus heels, black tights, and a tank top underneath the outfit itself. Although this isn't set in stone yet at all. Heather and I are trying to think up of something to do for Halloween. We are for sure getting pictures with our kiddies, since it's their first Halloween!!!

We were thinking about finding a low key, friends that we know, kid friendly party. HAHA, yea right, but we were thinking. I don't even think that I'll go out, but who knows. Heather, Brittney, Drew, Nayt, and I might just end up going out to dinner together. We'll all be dressed up. Since Heather and Nayt are 21 already, they can just order drinks. But they are planning on driving back home to Baker that night, so they are planning on being responsible. Plus, they have Drew. Same goes for me, I wouldn't do anything stupid because I'm a mommy!!


My 21st is coming up in 54ish days I think? I don't remember, but I do know it's under 60 now!! I am definitely stoked, although it will be pretty lame and uneventful. As always, I have music conflicts during my birthday and birthday weekend. I have orchestra rehearsal ON my birthday, then that weekend is the holiday music festival concert...Saturday AND Sunday...bleh. Oh well, it is definitely for the better. Even so, I wouldn't go out and get plastered. That is NOT what I want to do. I think I am more wanting to go out and buy something because I can. That is always a horrible reason to do something, but I want to be carded. I remember when I turned 18 I bought a scratch-it lottery ticket and a cigar. I felt so cool to be carded. I never smoked the cigar because I didn't have any desire to, and I had no idea how to light the dumb thing. With the scratch-it, I think I won five bucks, lol.



Brittney is rolling over almost completely now! Her arm only gets stuck every once in a while. Okay, every time she does it. Some of the times she actually figures out how to get it out. She is growing up so fast!!! I can't believe it. She still won't take a bottle which has its upsides and downsides. I know that breast milk is AMAZING for her, but at the same time I kind of want some freedom. On top of that, winter is coming and I want to be able to wear sweatshirts, or just shirts in general. I don't want to have to worry about if I can get to my boob to feed her or not, lol. Ah, the joys of motherhood.


She is eating more solid foods, thus very stinky diapers. Man oh man, they are foul!!! They are sooo bad!! They're even starting to be different colors, lol, and are starting to have some solid chunks in there. That was probably a TMI moment, but whatever, lol. She talks a lot now too. And she giggles! I love it when she giggles and smiles. It melts your heart like nothing else. Unfortunately she has been waking up a few times at night to eat, weird, but true. I think she might be growing, but who knows. They're always growing. That is part of the reason I am writing this. I want to clear my head so I can sleep, and she'll be waking up here shortly to eat again, lol.



She gets her next round of shots on Monday the 12th. Poor baby girl. Luckily I'm having my mom come with me since she doesn't work. Then Brittney can spend the day at home relaxing and doesn't have to be drug around town or class. Hopefully everything will be fine. I'm sure it will. She did great with her first round. She just slept a lot. Hopefully that'll be the case this time too.



Anyhow, I am getting tired---finally! It seems like it takes me a while to fall asleep, but I feel like my mind is clear so I can. I love you all and thanks for reading!!!



xoxo