Tuesday Afternoon Musings

It's snowing here. I love snow. There's something about, a quality I can't quite put my finger on, that just brightens my day. Brightens my life. It's so pure and clean. I mean, a fresh layer of snow, there's just snow everywhere, and it's so smooth, and even, and pristine. Then you can get in your boots and such and go and jump around in it. Both are beautiful, I think. None of this makes sense, I know. Snow is one of those things that causes me to experience joy in being alive. I wonder why that is. Maybe it's because I was reared in a winter climate. Or that I'm a skier. Speaking of skiing, the urge has bitten. I want to go skiing, hardcore. Or going back to snow, maybe it's just one of those things that God put on this earth to make it more beautiful. I think that might be it. Gosh, there are so many beautiful things around us. I'm trying to pay more attention to the small things that add so much to life. I said I was going to write a little about my weekend. I saw Jesus Christ Superstar, put on by Burnsville High School, which in turn caused me to come back to Luther and watch the movie. They did a really good job with it. My drama department in high school was never very good, so I guess I'm continually amazed at what high schoolers can put together. Maybe we were just so backwards. Eh, we had fun though in the pit band. But I think they really did do a good job. One of my good friends was in the pit band at this play, throwing it down on trumpet. If you read this, you guys sounded amazing, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to see your production. I really do enjoy musicals. I like JCS because it puts such a human face on Christ. I mean, probably an overly unrealistic human face, but whatever. It's 70's rock opera, what are you going to do? I found myself actually moved at the end, which I was not expecting. I had this coupon for Starbucks, that allowed me to get whatever I wanted. So, I basically ordered this Venti peppermint mocha that would have otherwise cost in the vicinity of $5.00. And man, it was absolutely stunning. An explosion for the taste buds. I highly recommend the peppermint mocha. I have a weak spot for Starbucks, and I'm guessing I will be encountering the aforementioned beverage multiple times this holiday season. I love the holidays. Life seems so much more happy. Although, I am a fervent opponent of Christmas before Thanksgiving. I will not play one Christmas carol, or buy any Christmas items, or hang any Christmas decorations until November 25th, which coincidentally, is also the beginning of National Ebola Awareness Week. What should I get people for Christmas, seriously? Anyways, had the band audition last night. And you know, I think I played well. I fracked a high B flat, and got a little out of whack on a sixteenth note run, but other than that, I was pleased. What I'm most proud of is the fact that I played with a very solid and full tone throughout. Usually in auditions, I get a flutter in my sound from nervousness. Didn't get it this time, and I'm pretty confident I'll make Concert Band again. Oh yes, I got new shoes this weekend. They're vibrantly orange Pumas. And they are quite cool. They don't have the best traction, but then again, neither did my old ones. I'll live. Oh yeah, and my car broke down. Yeah, the transmission like, died. So, it's going to cost a lot of money. That sucks, but oh well. It could be worse, the car could have blown up. This weekend I came into contact with a friend who I don't see much. Do any of you have those sorts of people who you really don't see a whole lot, or talk to a whole lot, but are just so glad they are in your life? It's one of those things. I feel so blessed to know this person, and be friends with them. I have so much fun with them, I don't get why I don't hang out with them more. One of those things I guess. I am in contact with a guy from Illinois who may have a vintage King 3B Silversonic to sell to me. I'm excited, I hope it goes through. I can't wait to do some playing next semester. It's going to be fun. Anyways people, I hope you are all well. As for this photo here, I think it speaks for itself.