the little goatherder

I promise no brilliance, but I was quite proud of these few sentences. But they did not fit in the proposal. So they had to go. Mainly I was impressed with my use of the word synergetic.

Paragraph cut from my proposal:

"However commonality is often promoted through ignoring differences and promoting sameness. It is my belief that commonalities can exist even with the presence of difference. Throughout my studies, I have found that for something to survive and exist there is a need for boundaries. Though these boundaries may be extremely flexible, they must exist. These boundaries do not preclude an exchange and often these exchanges result in a synergetic relationship."

I've definitely waited to long and all interest has been lost - except a friend reminded me I never finished this story. Well, I went through the nudie-scanner and was told I needed to be checked out. eep! It turns out the lady needed to pat...my HAIR! It was a very respectful pat. No cupping of the scalp. Gloves worn. etc. etc.

I documented my hair do that morning. It is a french braid with a little extra fluff thanks to being slept on the previous night. And now you know the rest of the story.

So there's an upcoming gig - oboe trio for a wedding! Sweet, I know. In preparation for this gig, I've been looking for Beethoven's oboe trio, op. 87. The library has seven versions. The only one for the original instrumentation is a mini score. Other instrumentation include three clarinets, three flutes, flute oboe clarinet, two violins and viola, and three violas.

First things first: the violence of the books did exist. But it was not graphic and was not dwelt on.

Secondly, yay for my random heat tolerance! Apparently the a/c went out in the theatre and thus we all ot a free ticket? Did I notice? Nope. I guess I should have since I wasn't freezing.

The movie itself was well done. I felt they were true to the themes of the book and as always characters roles were changed and expanded and removed, but my biggest pet peeve, what I will dub the Faramir Problem, did not exist. woo hoo.

It was nice to see North Carolina on the screen. CGI was well done (ie not tacky or overdone). All in all, I'd say the Hunger Games was worth the hype.

What I missed: dialogue
What I look forward to: more President Snow

Just one more week of this 29 post (hah) in 29 days. Whose idea was this anyway?!?

As you have seen, it hasn't quite equalled a post a day. Mainly because the majority of the missed posts would have been something like tonight's.

Life is good. Busy and good. I currently have two jobs [Asministrative assistant at University; oboe teacher at college], and three callings, or jobs at church, basically, only without monetary renumeration. Thankfully, it's not quite as busy as when I had six jobs, and was finishing my Masters. Or when I was working 30-40 hours while in my second year of my doctorate. At least I tell myself that.

However, I have not been using the little downtime I have had to beat effect. I still must finish my proposal. So I can graduate. No big deal.

And I am woefully behind in book reading! Theoretically I should have six books done on my list by the end of the month. And there are only two. Perhaps I should try listening to a book other than Les Mis on my hour + commute to the college. That book just takes way too much concentration, especially as I am about to begin the portion of the book I have never read before. I have started Tolkien's short story book, and am still slogging through the 'smile' book. So there is hope.

Lastly, this week I have a community school class. It's a bit embarrassing, but I'm still excited. It is a voice-over class. I'll let you know how it goes. The only downside, is it's the same evening as a friend's recital. But at least I can go to the dress rehearsal.

And for real lastly I will finally be meeting the newest first-cousin-once removed, in the family. In the past month or so, there have been four baby boys born in my family. Two in my dad's family: Hunter and Sterling; and two on my mom's: Bowen and Jack. Though Jack's proper name is Jack Winton Marya B. Well, at least according to my mum. I just call him Jack-jack. I need to make sure I get a good start at being the favorite auntie! He got a wee stuffed animal (Thumper) and big brother will be getting a Peter Pan doll. See? Aren't I off to a great start?

Well, as always, you now know more than you ever wanted to. Lucky you.

Till next time.