Music

(Photo by Lora)

I'm itching for music. I can't just turn on the radio or itunes and be satisfied. No, this itching is in my fingers. My fingers are itching for an instrument other than this (laptop) keyboard. In the absence of an instrument I've taken to typing my notes to music and keeping the beat!

I was in Target on Monday and while desperately looking for a piece of electronics that I will never use again save for this one class (ahem) I saw IT. A keyboard, on and waiting to be played. I stopped an played a bit but I couldn't compete with the Christmas music. Can you say discordant? :)

Over the Thanksgiving holidays, I had the opportunity to see my brother play piano for the first time since starting classes. I was impressed with his ability. He's integrated his drumming theory to the piano to create an amazing composition. My goal over Christmas is to work with him to transcribe it. One of my favorite memories from break is slipping into the music room at church after the Thanksgiving service and trading knowledge back and forth on the piano. This trading will be short-lived. "B" is taking music theory and will soon outstrip my meager ability.

Since being at the University, I've had little contact with musical instruments. Target, Thanksgiving and borrowing someone's guitar at a beach bonfire have been the extent of my musical moments. I'm looking forward to going home, being able to play on "my" piano, and celebrate the first coming of our Lord and Savior. Just one more week and a bit!

So I promised a post on thankfulness and/or Thanksgiving... Right now I am truly thankful to make it through this week! I had something due everyday but Wednesday and a lot of them were writing projects or research papers. Thus, instead of a long wordy post, I will rest my wrists and give you pictures instead!

I'm thankful for:

The sky to rest my eyes and renew my heart...

Pea blossoms (which grow up to become peas!)

A certain, special cat with discerning taste!

SNOW!!!

Fall color and fruits

Family, new and old friends, new and old churches, moments of rest, learning, teaching, loving, the past and the anticipation of what's ahead.

I'm most thankful that we have personal, loving God who through Jesus Christ took the sin of the world. During this season of Advent, I'm especially reminded of how we are to be watchful, desirous and yearning for his return.

And I'm thankful.

Spare Rooms

Anne considered them a thrill and an honor, a certain faun referred to it as the land of Spare Oom and I am currently residing in the one at my grandmother's house. I'm on a brief holiday from school; however, my family doesn't have a spare bed so I'm in the "front" (spare) bedroom.

I'm enjoying the holiday and I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving. I have so much that I'm thankful for this year. Being at my grandmother's is a blessing and I'm enjoying my time with her and my family. I've also enjoyed visiting my church family! On Tuesday, I finished my volunteer work with my 4th grade class and we had a delightful class party.

One of the best parts of being home has been the delightful fall weather and colorful leaves. The trees at the University are evergreen and the few deciduous liquidambar trees have been holding onto their green leaves. I've had some long talks with them about fall and changing colors etc. Coming home has felt wonderful with cold and wet weather. The trees are decked out in the most gorgeous display and it finally feels like fall!


However, I don't have internet in the land of Spare Oom so I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to post until next week. I also have several papers, projects and assorted assignments due when I get back so it may be awhile before I post words. I will post some pictures though!