Last week was a whirlwind. I was so busy! I had my divorce hearing which was very difficult emotionally and took up time, and then the rest of the week was filled with totally random but fun work activities. I want to fill you in on everything, but it seems overwhelming, so I’ll just do a few pictures with descriptions!

I was in a video last week with my friend Joe directing. I got to wear this awesome dress with my favorite red shoes. There was a professional make up artist and everything, so I felt like I looked amazing. One problem: it was REALLY cold outside, where the video was being shot!

Lots of action! It took all day for what will be a 4 minute video. Such is show biz, I guess.

The blanket helped tremendously. Obviously I had to remove it for actual filming. My partner (a singer, who was holding the violin case as a prop) at least had a jacket to wear. But the day was great fun and a nice change!

I went on a bike ride on Friday and you can see a bird pooped on me. I was sad, but at least I was wearing the helmet, right?!

 

One of my weddings was at Pere Marquette Lodge. I was totally surprised to see a cake there, and naturally needed a picture. It is a long drive to get there (over an hour, and slow…) but a beautiful drive along the river. I want to go back soon but with my bike!

 

And then band practice. That’s my purple violin on the floor there, and my binder full of music that I’m finally feeling good playing and now need to memorize. If you don’t remember, I’m in a band that plays Trans-Siberian Orchestra music. We have a tour in Nov/Dec (mostly local-ish places) but we also have a weekend of shows this July in Chicago so we are working hard to make everything sound fantastic. It’s been a lot of fun so far and I’m looking forward to becoming a rock star.

So there you have it. Between practicing, teaching, trying to exercise and cook, and all of that stuff…I’ve been feeling pretty tired and run down, but I see a light at the end of tunnel. March through May are often crazy busy months, but the summer is usually much freer.

Okay, friends, I’d better get ready for the rest of my day. I’m so behind on my to-do list due to all the above activities, so I want to try to do a few things on it today…or at least this week. And of course quality time with the fatness…