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DianaK

Appreciations 4.87

Fish updates from Katie. Mamas and new addition to the family, Percy, all doing well. It is weirdly fun to get pics of the fish throughout the day. 😉

Productive rehearsal with the choir. I still have a few bits to memorize (of the songs in English, of course! Hahaha!) but am in pretty good shape. Still adjusting a little to how my body responds to the standing and singing, but it sure is worth it! ❤

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Chickens! Maxine (who graciously let us take over her house for today’s rehearsal) let them out when there were just a few of us left. It was so fun to watch them moving around the yard. They didn’t seem too interested in being pet, though. I like all the little sounds they make!

DianaK

Appreciations 4.74

Finishing work in time to get out for a quick walk before the sun went down all the way!

November weather that allows me to go for a walk at 5 pm wearing a skirt and sweater. Okay, I was a little chilly since the sun was setting, but still. Pretty nifty weather! 🙂

The still beautiful colors of the leaves. This extended version of fall sure has been amazing! Off to sing with the lovely ladies of the Earthtones. Great way to end a Monday!!

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DianaK

Appreciations 4.54

Oooh, crisp and bright today. What delicious contrast after yesterday’s blustery blustering!

IMG_3465Another fun to do list. It’s amazing how coloring for a few minutes before I plan my day is so calming and relaxing. Great way to start the day! 😀

More fun singing today at the altos sectional. What a treat to sing with Pam, Margaret and Paula. And now I’m an honorary alto! And wowsers, we are doing some really delightful songs this year!! Nonsense songs in other languages – so silly and fun to sing!

DianaK

Appreciations 4.53

Oh what fun the weather has been lately! I loved today’s blustery blusteriness!

to do list Oct 2015Fun with to-do lists. I am especially please by learning to adapt them to my energy levels, and keep them short and doable. Well, and colorful… 😉

Ooooohhhh what fun to sing with the Earthtones again! As of tonight I get to sing low alto with my Pammy on three songs… AND now I get to sing with my soprano friends on a couple, too. What delicious fun moving all over from section to section singing with wonderful friends and stretching my range. 😀

DianaK

Appreciations 4.46

Eggcorns and Mondegreens!

Sara, for being a delightful friend on so many levels… and for understanding that I needed to know about the Mischief Toy Store RIGHT AWAY. 🙂

Another exhilarating night of singing with my beautiful Earthtones friends. AND I get to sing another low alto part with my buddy Pam! 😀

Hearing all the good newses from Pam today. I love when my friends’ lives go well!! ❤

DianaK

Appreciations 4.39

Fresh apples with cinnamon on french toast. Seasonal foods are so yummy!

Getting to sing the low low low part on Eatnemen Vuelie with my beloved Pamela and the Earthtones. You guys, it’s SO. LOW. I get to sing a low D! For a lifelong mezzo or soprano, this is a rare and wonderful opportunity. And it’s such a fun part! 😀

Lovely chat with David. We keep missing each other lately, so it was fun to catch up! ❤

DianaK

Appreciations 4.32

The hilarity of not remembering to post my appreciations on World Gratitude Day. Hahaha! Funny. 😀

More gorgeous weather for another wonderful walk. Every time I get to be out in the sweet sunshine, I feel so happy.

The profound joy of reconnecting with and singing with my beloved Earthtones. Oh how I missed you all! And oh, how much I forgot about how funny and challenging it is to learn music in other languages. Wheeeee!

The cozy comfort of putting warm-from-the-dryer sheets onto the bed, then immediately slipping in to go to sleep. Mmmmmm.

DianaK

Appreciations Year Three: Day 255

new shoe sorterold shoe sorterOut with the old (broken and icky) and in with the new (gorgeous!). Thanks Mom & Dad – sorry it didn’t work in your space, but pretty dang happy it works in mine. 😉

Rainbow carrots from the co-op! How fun that the different colors have very slightly different carrot flavors!

Amazing afternoon in Peggy’s backyard, celebrating her birthday and retirement, and reconnecting and SINGING with my beloved Earthtones friends. So much happiness squished into a couple little hours. ❤

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Blooming blooms abloomin’ away.

Sunshine, singing, harmonies, Scottish mouth music, newly vacuumed floors, comfy bed, rest, peace.