Stuff...

Yup, that's right. I am not a change-loving person, for the most part, and we're back to the same old template. I just wish they had more font choices--I could really have fun then. (Yes, I realize there's probably a way to get the font you want in your header, but I'm not patient and smart and computer-savvy enough to figure it out for myself.) Speaking of fonts, my current favorite is Windsong. Isn't it nice?

It's snowing outside and has been almost non-stop since Tuesday night. It's been very light today, though, and it should let up sometime this evening. As of this morning there were about 20 inches on the ground. It's lovely, though it has messed with our plans to practice today. We're just going to have to get there really early tomorrow. :)

I've been practicing quite a lot. The Bach Chromatic Fantasy is quite a piece. I haven't quite decided what it is--I think it's telling a story, but the question is what story? Fairy tale? War story? Love story? (No, I do not have an overactive imagination.) :P The Rachmaninov Elegie that I'm doing is just beautiful. I'm the fourth one of my Friends and Relations to play it, so I've got some ideas to build on. :) And the Lecuona piece (a Spanish dance that's probably not 2 minutes long) that I have is great fun. Tomorrow's going to be good...especially getting to play on those 9' grand pianos. :)

I've been drinking a lot of tea lately. It's good for keeping yourself awake and functional without drinking coffee. :) I really like black tea (the British kind is best--Yorkshire preferably, though PG Tips is also good) with a little honey, vanilla extract, and milk.

Umm...I'd better get going. Programs to print, cookies to bake, a top to finish, practice to do... I'll check in another time!

Till later,

Rachel :)