Teaching as your job has a very obvious benefit. I'm not rolling in it by any means, but I HAVE made some money. I promised myself that I wouldn't go crazy, but I did want to treat myself to ONE thing nice. To something I've always wanted, and if it could help me, then all the more reason to get it too.
And I made my decision. I've wanted to learn to play the acoustic guitar for quite a while now. I'm not sure how long it's been, exactly. I admired my friends back at Hope who knew how, though I was plenty satisfied (and still am) with the ability to play the piano, and it keeps me busy right now. Playing for two of my students for State Solo & Ensemble has me occupied.
The other weekend, while Jack was home, he, Bill, and I went down to "the toy store," as we love to call our local music store and checked out guitars. We looked at a few, tried them out, and although none were really bad, I wasn't pleased with any until I found it. My instrument. I was drawn to it by sight and wanted to know if its beauty was beyond skin-deep. So we asked to test it and Bill & Jack liked it too. After waffling for a little bit, I finally bit the bullet and went for it.
And now, I have one! And I'm seriously geeked to learn how to play it! My fingers are killing me but it's okay. I can't wait to play music.
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I'm going to be at camp for the paintball scenario next weekend...you should stop by and bring your new toy. Buuuut if you can't, I'm sure I'll see it someday =]
ReplyDeleteI REALLY need to decide if I'm coming for the Paintball Scenario... like soon. I'm taking a group of kids to State Solo & Ensemble in Big Rapids the night before, which has me wondering if it's smarter to come to camp (and not drive home) or to go home and get some rest.
ReplyDelete*Sigh* And yes, you should see it. I seriously am getting impatient about being able to play it!
You should put up a picture of your new guitar!
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