Ze end of ze fall concerts…

So last night was the last in the run of kids Fall concerts. Now, in little more then 1.5 months, we hit the christmas programs. It never stops, seriously. But last night, the girl was beautiful in her official Advanced band uniform, and both her school, and the high school performed.

It was quite a step up to hear her play longer more difficult songs with her group. She’s steadily improving and that makes me smile, muchly. Having all the band groups play in one night showcases where they are, where they started, and where they’ll be headed to.

(and! the brace on her hand. (Already got yelled at by Auntie for not telling her what happened) Her thumb has been bothering her, where she the clarinet rests on her thumb, the weight of it is causing carpel tunnel like symptoms in her thumb, hand and wrist. So I got her one of those therupudic gloves, and a neck band to take some of the weight. The neck strap needs a piece they didn’t give me, so I’ll have to go back to the store, but the glove is helping. I think it’s because advanced band = more practice and hope the situation is self correcting. Who knew BAND was such a physical deal? *L* So – in short (ha!) she’s fine.)

One unique bit is that the teacher Mrs. S, has never had an all female percussion band before. The beginners band has mostly girls in it, and only girls in percussion, so they set up a little ensemble piece, and named themselves. Mrs. S made sure to point out she had nothing to do with the name: Chicks with Sticks. I thought it rocked.

At one point, the Concert Band for The Girls school (one step up from where she is now) started playing, and within 4 notes the pup just sat straight up “THAT sounds like Harry Potter!” which it was (Hedwig’s Theme), and everyone around us giggled because of the outburst. The High School percussion section played “Under the Sea” which I had to record because the pup fell asleep. To do so, I had to steal back the camcorder, because the boy was busily shooting close-ups of TCSPP who also plays clarinet for High School Band.

Funny aside – he pointed out her name before the concert started, asked if he could record her too, I said “as long as you get your sisters first, sure.” and Nana asked who he was pointing out, and I showed her the name, and she was all “but she’s in HIGH SCHOOL!” and I looked at her and she went “…oh. so’s he.”

HAHAHAHAH. I go through that EVERY DAY. High School. HARUMPH.

And so. I finally made an appt to see the doc tomorrow for my sinuses. I’ve been fighting this crap for MONTHS. I’m so sick of waking up with a stuffy head and weepy itchy eyes and running nose. I hope they can give me something since I have to go to Anchorage with Dad Friday morning. (Nana will be meeting us on Saturday too.) The air up there always makes me kinda headachey after a while anyway, so if I can kick the one I got before I go – all the better. Otherwise I’ll simply drink marguaritas until I forget my head hurts.
Why yes, it is a business meeting. why do you ask? Hahahah!

Specially as I gotta ton of work to do tomorrow too. I did just get handed 3 website jobs, with a 4th possible in a couple weeks – and I’m still helping put finishing touches on Fish Lips and Bird Teeth Studio. Happy Lessa. Work is good. Keeps my busy while my brain is melting and running out my nose.

Happy humpday! Heh.