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Posted by happyflower on September 2, 2006, at 8:00:18
Okay a week ago I am crying my eyes out about what was dianognosed about my neck and the causes of it (likely child abuse). So I am really feeling all sorry for myself, I had to give up my running and yoga too until treatment is done (3x a week for who know how long).
Then 2 days ago I hear about this new philharmonic they are putting together and I called and got an audition! Only 1 day to prepare I was really nervous. Well on the morning of my audition I was in physical therapy and I asked my doc if there was anything she could do for anxiety with accupuncture (she was going to treat another part of me anyways). SHe said yes, so I tried it and it worked. I am not sure if it was the power of suggestion or what. I know it has helped the pain in my feet in as little as 3 sessions so I know that it worked for that.
Well anyways, I went to my audition yesterday and I totally blew him away! LOL He was shocked that I got my chops back after just a year. He told me that I had the sound he was looking for, and I am in!!!!!!!!!! I am so freaking happy! I love playing in an orchestra, so much better than playing in a concert band.
My convidence must be inproving because during my trumpet lesson a couple of days ago, my trumpet instructor said wow, your new trumpet sounds really good. Well I told him it isn't the trumpet, it is me! I think he was shocked at what I said because he is used to the girl with no self confidence or self esteem. LOLThen I started my classes this week and I love it! My abnormal pych. professior is a total hoot! I haven't laughed so much in years! I had to wipe away the tears because I was laughing so hard. He was talking about what is "normal" and abnormal. Then he started to talk about Freud. OH, my! It was so funny!
So now I see my T on Tues, I thought I would be talking about my sorry for myself story but now my life has taken a 180 change. What the heck? Life is crazy, just nuts I tell you. LOL My head is a spinnin'.
Posted by Jost on September 2, 2006, at 12:09:00
In reply to Life is insane, really!, posted by happyflower on September 2, 2006, at 8:00:18
Fantastic, Happyflower!
Sounds like what they call in literary criticism (and I guess Biblical Studies in the Renaissance) the "Fortunate Fall."
That's when something really bad happens (say, the Fall, like the physical problem), but then something really good happens because of it, that wouldn't have happened otherwise (the Fortune, ie having acupuncture, which gave you the ability to handle situations better, and to express yourself more fully musically, plus some insight about what you can do, when you feel good about yourself).
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I'm extremely glad about your news. Life is a little strange. :)!Jost
Posted by happyflower on September 2, 2006, at 14:16:31
In reply to Re: Life is insane, really! » happyflower, posted by Jost on September 2, 2006, at 12:09:00
Thanks Jost,
You are right, life is strange! Thanks for your perspective, I guess I never thought of what happened that way. ;-) It sure feels great to have something wonderful happen.
Posted by llrrrpp on September 3, 2006, at 10:22:08
In reply to Re: Life is insane, really! » Jost, posted by happyflower on September 2, 2006, at 14:16:31
Happy- that's AWESOME!
congratulations on your new position! I know you'll carry that confidence with you- the knowledge that you've got the right stuff. Go out there and do your thing. Take some risks in the music- don't be afraid. You've done the hardest thing, which is play for the people who are listening for boo-boos. Now you get the chance to play for people who like to hear music.
I'm so happy! I'm doing a little dance for you!!!
-ll
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