busy? pt. 2

After I got back from the awesome shopping trip, loaded down by shopping bags and some fruit and yogurt J's mom had us take home, I headed straight for the practice room since it was already 4:00 by now and I had to usher in the evening. Oh, forgot to mention that we also went to the cutest little boutique, Francesca's Collections, and picked up some gifts for Suzanna. Girl is turning 18 this Thursday!

After dinner, headed straight over to Edman to usher the Artist Series concert, Paragon Ragtime. I'm a fan of ragtime, so I was excited, unlike a lot of people, it seemed. I mean, it can get a bit repetitive after a while, but this conductor was quite engaging and took time between pieces to explain and lead us on the musical "journey" we were taking. The special attraction was a silent film that they played with at the end, slapstick fun stuff with Buster Keaton. Great experience.

Sunday I went to Sovereign Grace Church again. Good sermon and worship. Finally met the "Tim" that people have been asking me if I knew...when I went to LWEC people kept asking me and I was like...there are so many freshmen, idk. But yeah like me he's always been to a Chinese church so wanted to try something new.

Afternoon I went on the SMM trip to Wyndemere. I was half-thinking about not going originally because I'd been out all Saturday and hadn't done any homework yet. But I'm glad I went. Played the Schumann I'd played in studio and messed up a lot, though I've apparently gotten really good at hiding it as one of the juniors complimented me on it. I was freaking out over the memory slip and the numerous finger slips and he was like, "don't be such a piano major!" hehe. but I think I do bring out the character pretty well, which makes people think I'm better than I am. lol. Had a good time talking with some of the residents and getting to know my SMM group more.

Got back to the dorm and half helped Suzanna make apple crisp and half tried to do homework. Sorta got a little bit done...we were making apple crisp to bring to her prof's house for a studio party.

That was pretty interesting. Apparently her prof has two of these gatherings every year at his house. His wife is a really good cook, I must say, lots of soups and chili. People brought dessert and we had ice cream, mmm it was good. After we ate, we started watching Princess Bride. Lots of people who could quote it word for word. I left early though because I wanted to try to get some work done. Ended up not doing much though.

As usual, I can't think of what to write about for my next essay. Always happens. But I have to come up with some sort of proposal by 2:15 today because I'm discussing with my teacher....think think think

weekend pt. 2

So yesterday I just bummed. I think. I practiced for two hours. Oh wait, went to the farmer's market. Got strawberries! and good coffee! and a yummy scone! And then bro-sis bonfire in the rain. It was okay though. yay s'mores

Today went to First Baptist. I really liked it even though many Wheaton students go there. Worship was amazing and sermon wasn't bad.

After that and saga, I went with some conservies to a nursing home to give a mini-concert and just talk to them. It's gonna be a monthly thing, and I'm excited. I didn't feel like any of my classical stuff was ready, so I decided to play "wo men ai." I'm glad it worked out. I just improvised what I remembered of the intro and played it, different octaves and all that. Good stuff. Met some cool old people - Elizabeth, Clara, Vern, George. Vern said I reminded him of his pseudo-adopted granddaughter who is apparently Chinese. And George...I talked a long time with George lol He's been a Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, and Methodist LOL and hates the Lutheran church. Used to be a Navy dentist, during WWII. And then at the end as I was leaving, we had the following conversation (italics are my thoughts):

George: You were very interesting to talk to...

Me: whew, I'm glad I wasn't entirely boring.

George: ...and you're very good-looking...

Me: oooookaayyyy that's like the 5th time some old guy has said that to me...must be the whole exotic Asian thing

George: ....for a....

He stops. If he could look embarrassed, he would have his embarrassed face on.

Me: OH MY GAWSH did he just almost say for a Chinese?

George: well I was going to say for a Chinese girl but then I realized...oh bad me...I shouldn't say that, should I?

Me: Um...no...it's okay...this is so freakin' awkward!!!

Come to think of it, that was highly racist lol. Totally. gosh at the time I was just like, this is crazy and awkward and I don't know why I still like you people. But Vern was a dear, as was an old lady I talked to at the end whose name I forgot. I'm excited about going back.

Letters to Juliet is possibly THE most cheeseball movie EVER. Northanger Abbey is okay, except the ending is a little abrupt.

Tomorrow is Monday...more school...will it never end?