I just finished what might be one of the most insane jobs of my life, but I'm actually kind of excited to do it again next year. So I could be (sort of) organized next year, I made a chart of things to do for each major event in a year of my career, and came up with 13 main events, each with some kinda sub-work involved. The chart I made is a "Gantt" chart, and I like it - actually, I'm just geeky enough to brag about a Gantt chart on my blog... :-) Anyway, I think I can survive next year better! (hopefully)
So, I now better understand the reason my predecessor was so tired after all of this stuff! And why she is so bored now that she isn't working there. Just in the last month of school were state choir festival, the final concert, a combined concert with another school, graduation practice, instrument inventory and storage, preparation for instruments to go to the shop, collecting music, compiling school profile data, and making some plans for next year - well, at least some of the framework, anyway... Ha!
Now that I'm not in a rush, time feels like it's going by really fast... We've already been out for just over a week, and I'm starting to "slow down" and relax a bit. The more I slow down, the faster time seems to go.... How weird is that?
This weekend, I mapped out the garden space at the folks place and planted a bunch of yummy things! :) In fact, it looks pretty good, too... If I do say so myself. Scott, the parentals, and myself did all of it yesterday afternoon, and I didn't even get too much sunburn!
The last two weeks of school, I listened to an audiobook, too. w00t! Haven't had an opportunity to actually read a book just yet, but that's a start! More to follow. Guess I'm going to be spending some time at the library and actually using Goodreads on Facebook? Oh, and getting a library card!
Last week, I went to St. George for some car maintenance. Actually, I ended up going twice, because the first day, I wasn't actually on the schedule for maintenance. Turns out, if I go to the Kia dealer in St. George for oil changes, it's only a $16 operation (well... Plus time and the fuel to get there...). But that's still a deal. I want to say Jiffy Lube costs like 3x that much... So, much for convenience!
The trip to St. George wasn't a total waste, either. I did hit up a few music stores looking for ideas on what to play next year. And for upcoming gigs. There's a lot to choose from! I also hit the Target (hehe) and bought some new shoes and a few shirts. Spent way too much money, but now I have some non-ratty-looking clothes to wear later!
Happening right now is "Hello Dolly!" at the Heritage Theater. I'm playing sax in the pit orchestra, and enjoying listening to the music and exercising my brain when I don't play (which, as it turns out, is most of the show). That's OK, though. It's given me a chance to finish a few Sudoku puzzles and most of the one- and two-star "Nonologic" puzzles on my phone. I do wish I could play a little more frequently, but it's OK, too.
Last thing... For this post, anyway, is the Cedar City Interfaith Choir. I'm singing first tenor, though I'm not sure exactly why I'm singing first tenor! It's fun. The pieces we're singing are super-fun, and the rehearsals have been really interesting. I'm glad I can watch how another choir director does things - I'm learning so much! We'll be singing on July 3rd for a special event.
Now that I'm looking through this post, I guess I haven't really slowed down much yet this summer... Oh well. It's fun, and I am meeting lots of new people. Guess it's a good thing, too! It's forcing me to get out and do things. 'bout time! Haha!
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