The unexpectations of this week

Wow, so I really hit the ground running this week and while I'm terribly out of shape and I am fighting a bit of a cold, I LOVE it! I finally realized being out of class leaves me out of touch which in turn gives me nothing to motivate me. So now the chaos begins but the feelings of life have returned. Thanks be to God. A couple of great recitals already this semester. Joyce Castle is a freak! How one woman can command an audience, a stage and your attention I will never know nor will I ever be able to imitate. No matter how hard I try. Good thing we have her. Then a tuba recital, who the crap knew. Apparently, I've been sheltered all these years and when any good musician plays freaking well it's incredible, regardless of the instrument. I won't lie, tuba is not my thing but holy crap, tonight was amazing. And now, the best for last, my unrequitted love, Radu Lupu. It might be a bit of an eye opener if he's not as brilliant as my decca recordings have led me to think he is. But at the least it should be off my bucket list. Whew. Well, what a week. A pleasant reminder that amidst all that goes on in the world I live a very privileged, complete and satisfying life!