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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Just a Day

So, it's really late and I'm about to hit the nonsensical point, but I have to jot down some things about my day today.
It all starts with Sunday. There was a CES Fireside broadcast by Elder Richard G. Scott. The last half of his talk hit me in a way that I can't quite explain. I felt more hopeless than I've ever felt about getting married. But, at the same time, I felt ok about everything. So, in my emotional rollercoaster after that talk, I felt like I needed to go to the temple. I was going to go yesterday morning before work, but woke up in a funk and decided to sleep in. Not only did I miss out on going to the temple while it was slow and quiet, but I also almost slept through my job. Anyways....I got through my day yesterday and decided I still needed to go. So, all I could think about today was when I could go. I had decided to go this afternoon after I got off work, but then last night I got called into my other, somewhat existent job (I have 2 permanent jobs and a 3rd one that I am currently subbing at). So, I got up this morning with the idea that it was going to happen because I needed to make up for not going yesterday. Anyways. I got up, went to work at one job, got off, came home, showered, checked my email and left for the temple. I got there and there was a ward with a bunch of youth there. They had me go in and somehow I was able to get in and out in just the right amount of time. (tell me prayers aren't answered...I dare you). It was a wonderful experience. I won't write about it here (too personal). I came out feeling warm, happy and peaceful again. It was wonderful. Then I left and went to my substitute job. At this job I have been subbing for a teacher that has taught piano and violin. Now, any of you that may be reading this that know me, knows that I am not a violin player. The piano lessons are not a problem for me. In fact, I love teaching. The violin part is completely different. As a music education major, I did take 2 semesters of classes that taught me how to play and teach string instruments. So, if I have a beginning student in front of me, I know more than they do and I can handle the lesson just fine. In fact, it's FUN!. I've actually decided to work towards really learning to play the violin because of this. But, there is one student that is not a beginner. Today I found out that they are dropping lessons at the studio due to some serious problems with their program. I tried not to take offense at first, since I am 'just the substitute', but after I found the receipt from their withdrawal process, I can't help but feel a little miffed. On it it asked for a reason for withdrawing. The first part didn't pertain to me. But, then the mother mentioned that the substitute knew NOTHING about violin. Ok, I may not be a master violin player, but I DO know how to play. I can do a few scales, I can hold the bow properly, I can tune the instrument and I can play freaking Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. I don't know NOTHING about the violin. Not only does this hurt my ego (if you can call it that), but now the people that have asked me to sub think I've been doing nothing in the lessons I've been teaching for the past couple of weeks. It really kind of irks me that someone would be so not accurate in their description. It's not like it really matters, and I'm really ok with it. But, really?
Ok. Ranting done. :)
Life is crazy.
I forgot what it was like to be busy. I'm not sure I like it, but at least I can buy some new clothes, buy gas for my car and do more. Yay!
Ok, I'm done for now.
Later!

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