I can’t believe it’s been over 2 years since my last blog post!
As I said in my Facebook post last month, “I may not be at the top of ‘the’ game, but I’m sure at the top of MY game”. And of course, this is really the only thing that matters!
This year has been a lot so far.
Saying goodbye to my beloved dog Carson and trying to adapt to life without him, was the most difficult. In a way, I’m lucky it happened at a time when life was already crumbling around me and keeping me (beyond) busy.
Here are some photos of Carson around the piano 🥰 Proof that my life revolved around it
I was a shift manager at Ricki’s/Cleo for nearly 3 years. This January, we got notice that we would be closing. So I was looking for work while working two jobs (teaching piano being a constant, of course). Liquidating a store is an interesting process, and one I hope I never have to go through again! One week before the store closed, I finally managed to book a couple of interviews. I ended up getting both jobs! Just in the nick of time. I landed a service/cashier job at Farmboy (where I ended up being promoted to supervisor a couple weeks ago), and a dietary aide position in a long term care home.
While my resume was up on indeed, I had also secured a job teaching piano at a music school here in Barrie- Modern Music Studio. It was great getting back to the music school scene. I have to say that a part of me loves the musical chaos lol.
Now that I’m on the other side of it all, it makes me so relieved to have been able to organize the recital and perform for everyone. Of course I have to work to support myself in life, but music is really what it’s all about for me. When people are shocked if I tell them I have 3 jobs, I say ‘well, actually 4, if you count practicing’. Which I do, even as much as I love it. Because it’s challenging work, and I feel a huge commitment. Plus, we can’t forget the saying- practice what you preach!
If it’s so much work, then why do it? The answer is simple. It’s so worth it!! ❤️🎹
Here is Brahms’ Rhapsody in G Minor, op. 79, no.2.
Cheers, to a more stable year ahead!