The Novice

I finally bit the bullet and purchased a violin. My first lesson was last night. It felt so strang to be playing an instrument. In middle school I played the trombone, I played for three years and I have not played an instrument since. That was 14 years ago. My homework is to learn to relax when holding and playing my violin. Easier said than done. I feel as if my violin is superior to me, kind of haughty yet magical.

My American Library History class is moving right along. I've been listening/viewing lectures that were filmed about two years ago. It's kind of interesting to watch my professor. American Library History is my final course in the MLS program and it's the only time I have ever seen one of my professors. Strange.

Work is still going well. We are so busy, I think I only sat down for a total of 30 minutes today. I've had this new job for a little over two weeks now and today I got not one but two reference questions. I don't know how I did but I think the customers were able to leave with something useful. The day flew by again which was a good thing because I knew Gilmore Girls would be waiting for me in my mailbox via the wonderful Netflix. I finally saw The Bourne Supremacy (yes through Netflix) which I enjoyed very much. I also saw Alpha Dog--awful, disturbing movie. It made me remember how much I dislike edgy, violent, drug-themed movies. I've been listening to Clive Barker's Abarat. I read it about five years ago and loved it. I wanted to listen to the sequal Abarat: End of Days but it had been five years since I read Abarat so I figured a refresher might be in order. As I listen I'm remebering more. I also checked out The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella on audio book today. There is a dilema when shelving at work--I find at least five items I want to read or listen to (daily!!!).

I'll be heading home right after work on Friday to be with the fam. My uncle from New York will be in town and my birthday is Sunday. The big 27. I don't feel 27 though, most days I feel younger and dumber than your average person of 27. I do however think this is going to be a good year for me.