Running

Great CPSTL concert last night!

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Our concert last night went great!  I was pretty stressed out about it, but we had prepared well and ended up having a really good time while playing…to a standing room only crowd!  I am so happy and honored that I was invited to play with Chamber Project St Louis 🙂

Before the concert I played a quick wedding at the Jewel Box in Forest Park.  I play a lot of weddings there.  I would have taken an outdoor photo, but I forgot beforehand and then afterwards it was a little dark already (time change is coming soon also…so it’ll be even darker sooner).  I’ll take outdoor pictures next time, I promise!  Basically the building is a greenhouse, but more attractive.

 

Right by our seats

What’s next?  Busy weekend of course!  I am drinking coffee in my running clothes, planning to go outside (where it is sunny but COLD) and run a few miles before a wedding, then the SLSO concert tonight.  Emmanuel Ax, Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1…can’t go wrong with that!  Chris may or may not have to play–this week has been his relief week, except that somebody has been sick for several services so he keeps having to play.  He would rather just play for certain than wait around–it’s a little annoying!  Oh well, if he doesn’t play we’ll sit together, and if he does play, then I’ll watch him play (and presumably the orchestra would sound better, right?  😉  )

What are you all doing today?  Do you have outdoor/active plans or indoor/relaxing plans?

 

 

Random thoughts

Good Friends

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In light of last night’s fun performance (plus going out for drinks and food afterwards)…today I am thankful for GOOD FRIENDS.  Without my good friends, my life would be much less fulfilling and interesting.  Friends are definitely one of the things that makes life worth living!  And since I know many of my good friends are reading this, THANK YOU for being there for me, supporting me, and entertaining me 🙂

Food

Processed Cheese

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Okay, today I’m going in a slightly different direction as far as the Giving Thanks Project goes.  I was thinking about what I was thankful for today, and I realized it had to be…processed cheese.

 

 

Let me back up.  I don’t eat too much cheese these days, only a couple of times a week (okay, maybe that’s a lot?  but I want it MUCH more, so it doesn’t feel like a lot.)  Sometimes I like to make scrambled eggs with cheese.  I will add other stuff like spinach, mushrooms, garlic, onions, salsa, olives, whatever I have on hand.  The last time I made this, I used swiss cheese.  I really like swiss cheese, especially with turkey on a sandwich.  But it didn’t work in my scramble–it simply disappeared into the mix.  I felt the calories were totally wasted!  I couldn’t even tell there was cheese at all 🙁

I wanted that awesome MELT-i-ness in my egg scramble.  And I think, really, the only answer is to use a processed cheese.  I got some slices of processed cheddar cheese from the deli at the grocery store, and tada!  They are PERFECT for this.  So today for lunch I had eggs, spinach, mushroom, a slice of delicious processed cheddar cheese (not even sure  how that works but it melts like a dream and tastes great!), and for the added protein after a tough workout, a bit of tuna also.  It was absolutely delicious!  Thank you, PROCESSED CHEESE (click here for wiki entry to learn more about processed cheese versus real cheese).

 

Performing

The Masters! Chamber Project St. Louis

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We’ve been rehearsing like mad men this week (yes, just like Don Draper 😉 ), and tonight’s the concert!  Tickets are $10 at the door and include two drinks.

Chamber Project St. Louis

Friday, November 5 at 8:00 pm

Location:  The Chapel

THE MASTERS
with guests
Megan Stout, harp
Valentina Takova, cello
Kyle Lombard, violin
Hannah Frey, violin

Serenade Op. 25 (1800)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
flute, violin, viola

Introduction and Allegro (1907)
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
harp, flute, clarinet, string quartet

Clarinet Quintet in A Major (1789)
W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
clarinet, string quartet

Random thoughts

Fall is here!

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Today I am thankful for the gorgeous fall weather.  The air is brisk, the sky is blue but cloudy, the trees are various shades of red, orange, and yellow, and I’m very comfortable outside in pants and a jacket.  This is my favorite time of year!

When I lived in Cleveland, that meant winter and SNOW was just around the corner.  Here the fall is not so ominous 🙂  I am just thinking about pumpkin spice lattes, turkey and stuffing, cute fall shoes, and running outside.  I’m so thankful fall is finally here!

Unmistakable landmark of my city!
Random thoughts

Tough Wednesday

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I’ve just finished my lunch, and I’m trying to think of something I’m thankful for.  Today is a tough day!

You know what: I’m thankful I was able to come home and eat lunch.  So many people in the world don’t have a refrigerator full of food–not just food, but fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy and meats!  I can make anything I want in the world for lunch (what I wanted was scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms), and I can afford to eat not only lunch.  So, that’s perspective for you.  I’m thankful I never have to worry about my next meal!  I am very lucky 🙂 My stomach is full and I feel good.

 

thoughts about violin, teaching, running, life.