'Please, please, please, let me get what I want'

Damn it pebblegosling, that song is firmly lodged in my head. And I want to listen to the rest of the soundtrack.

Today was another good day. I managed to get in 2.5 solid hours of practice as well as playing in Performance Seminar - twice! I was slightly pissed off that a certain person (who shall remain nameless) agreed to play for someone else after brushing me off, but I got over that fairly quickly. I actually wasn't all that happy with how I played  - but I got some pretty good comments about my tone in the middle section, so I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought. I hate it when I start really awkwardly, and just know that the sound isn't projecting. I tried to fix it as I went, but that section just didn't carry properly. Bah. Then I got up and played one of my Bach pieces, spur of the moment, and I knew immediately that the tone of this was better. What made me even happier was that harpisansaid my intonation was really good - the main challenge of that movement is to get 'true tuning' because it's essentially broken chords, that have to be spot on so they ring and sound like they're being played as chords. *grins* Ah the irony of the piece I haven't worked on being better than the one I did.

It's also great to see how much people have improved over the few months since we last heard each other play. A couple of people in particular. I was completely amazed by the progress B has made since I heard him play the same study a while ago. Just wow. He has gotten those pesky nerves (the 'n' word - 'I SAID IT AGAIN') under control, and his playing is so much better for it. The other is harpisanherself. Even though I listen to her practice occasionally, the difference between the last time she played in performance seminar (a month ago) made me so proud to hear =P. I forgot to record it though, oops  The expression, the balance of the parts, and just the tone projection in general have improved so much - and they will continue to do so I'm sure.

After all this, I went to see the MSO - love free tickets (thanks pebblegosling). I had to laugh when I the person introducing the world premiere of 'Re-Collecting Asteroids' came out, and she's gone "Wow that violinist is tall" Me: "Uhh that's my teacher" J: *makes LOL hand gesture*. I'm happy that I finally saw her playing, considering every time I go she doesn't! Ahaha. She also makes me laugh with her excited-ness over new compositions. It's cute.
It's also pretty awesome to hear one of our history pieces performed live - even with the applause fail at the end of the third movement. I guess it's Tchaikovsky's own fault for making that one the fast one =P

I'm getting slightly worried at the frequency with which I've been managing to leave my violin behind. *facepalm* Thank goodness I have friends who notice ... I'm such a moron sometimes I swear.

Well I'd better get to bed, I'm afraid I've made a habit of staying up too late - and so far still maintaining the early morning walks. I'll get there - I just want a sleep-in. Perhaps Wednesday. Perhaps.

'Na na na na na'

(hint: sing the title in minor thirds...)

Ahh sometimes I wish I was 6 years old again. 'Why?' I hear you ask? Because, well, there was nothing to worry about except for falling off swings and the like, and then a fuss would only be made if parents were paying attention. Where friendships were simple, school was the most fun thing you could think of (well it was for me!), and you just took everything for granted. And, well, you could be really silly and no one looks at you funny. Or they do and you don't even notice. not that that bothers me particularly much anymore
Where was I going with that? I'm not entirely sure. But I did give in to my desire to go on the swings at the park this morning. Just because I could.

I am pretty impressed with myself over my commitment to this thing called exercise. So far... Even if it makes me walk like an old lady. I feel better today - only my ankles are hurting. I might try to run again tomorrow. (I know I know, it's an amusing image) Also, I managed to wake up before my alarm this morning. I thought this was impossible =P

Just thought I'd share those pointless, random thoughts. Now back to study.
Gah.