Autumn Endeavors

How exciting! I started my first lessons yesterday and already I am in love. Its nice to have something to focus on.
I enjoy the mental challenge of having something new to learn and it reminds me a bit of writing, so far as the way my mind tackles the new challenges. My excitement and enjoyment of playing seems to be winning out over the difficulties already and I really hope its something I'll teach myself to stick with. (Seeing as I have a habit of giving up on most things. Art being the perfect example. I can't think of the last time I finished completely drawing something!)

I really like it the violin itself. Its very beautiful and nice, though I really wish it were used. Since I am only renting it for now I am thinking of going to the violin store and seeing what kind of selection of beginner violins they have and play a few to see if there are any others that I prefer over this one sound wise.

Either way I am loving it completely.

The only sad news is that I have to cut my nails down! Ever since returning from Japan my nails on my left hand have been growing beautifully. I've been so proud! (cry) I haven't bit them or destroyed them at all and they amuse me when I'm bored in the car because I end up tapping on things endlessly.
But, I need my left hand for properly playing strings and the nails get in the way. So I took a picture before I filed them down. I've only filed them down halfway so far and I'm going little by little. (laugh) It's sad to get rid of them so soon. But, I'm happy to know I have the determination to grow them out!

Now if only I can do it on the right hand...

Also, its finally starting to feel like autumn! Yay!

マオさん

You might not see this but...

Don't give up! Even though you're always, really doing your best. It still gets hard.
So don't give up!

We're supporting you no matter what.
I get through bad days because of you... so...
I'll be wishing for your happiness on difficult days as well!

Mao, I'm cheering for you! Things will improve, I'm sure~

La~ La~ La~

It's that day again that can be a little hard. I really hope everyone can get through today with strength. Hopefully the future will be much brighter for all of that. I'm honestly hoping that that with all of my heart.
I don't think anything will happen if people aren't willing to become brave and stand up for the things they believe in. So, everyone should do their best to keep from staying idle! Me too!

Aside from that, it seems like each day is a day to fight through to get to my birthday. Only a few more days and then I can face an entirely new year. I'm excited! (But maybe thats because I can legally drink....hee!)

Also, the picture above is from a magazine called "Victoria". My heart went wild when I saw the images inside for an article about a woman and her house. It looks like my dream house! I would give anything to live in a house so beautiful. Interior decorating and making things look "homely". I really adore that sort of thing.
I think this article from the magazine explains perfectly why its something I feel so passionately about!

Does a home have a spirit of its own? Perhaps. Do we not all occasionally sense the stirrings of unseen somethings or someones gently tugging at us as we move from room to room? Brownie Evans does; she even stops to listen. But it is no ghost, she insists, it is the very walls that enclose her.
"My soul lives here, not just my body." says Brownie. "I listen to my home, and I let it tell me what is comfortable and what isn't. I let it be what it wants to be."
More accurately described as agelessly elegant rather than comfortable, the English-style manor Brownie shares with her family is a work in progress, an ever evolving abode filled with bits and pieces of her past that reflect the quietly gracious woman who designs and coddles each room.
Bathed in a golden palette of calming hues and filled with priceless family heirlooms and acquired antiques, Brownie's home is intentionally and cleverly designed for sharing and for keeping. From a suite of rooms intended for gathering to a secret "apartment" that affords no small measure of privacy, there is a space for every purpose and whim. No accident, says Brownie.
"Some people say a home is just a place to get in out of the rain. To me, it is an extension of who you are."

Ahhh! I hope one day I'm rich enough to own a beautiful old house! With a library! (laugh) I think I would never leave it. I would end up spending everyday curled up with my books. Though, I suppose it would be nice to leave occasionally to a lovely kitchen where I could cook all sorts of nice things! (cry)
Dream dream dream! If only!

I think maybe I have too many dreams to keep up with.
Well, in any case! I haven't posted here in awhile. I'll start catching up.
So, kisses!



Another note: Ghost Hunters last night was fairly fantastic! I'm still not sure how to feel about the K2 meter though. Isn't it a bit too perfect??
Hum.. hopefully more research will be done on it in the future. It is pretty cool to watch. I hope its really working!