So I realize this has been a pretty shameful absence, but I think I have the best excuse ever. Maybe not the
best, but I am going to milk it while I can. Not long after I decided not to take the audition I found out that I'm pregnant! My husband and I are excited (and terrified) for this new addition to our family. My happiness was soon dimmed by a dreadful bout of "morning" sickness that lasted from week 6 until week 20. I say "morning" sickness, because my nausea knew no bounds, it struck at all times of day and night. Needless to say, my constant vomiting turned me off of practicing a little bit. It actually turned me off of pretty much everything for the last three months. I basically laid on my bed, or couch, or bathroom floor and felt sorry for myself until the past week.
Well, now I feel better! Naturally, the first thing I wanted to do was get back into a routine of practicing. (I really missed it, I get depressed when I am not progressing or being productive. Granted, making a baby is pretty darn productive...) What could be better for my baby to hear than some unaccompanied Bach?
The past few days I have been studying the fugue from the A Minor Sonata by Bach. I played it before, a few years ago, but it is one of my very favorites and I just couldn't stay away. While much of it feels familiar in my hands, there are some NASTY chords in that thing. Nasty. I haven't practiced to rigorously, I don't want to risk carpal tunnel or tendonitis by pushing too hard too soon. I am excited to press on, and refine my skills.
