Playing Around

As some of you know, I played the violin in middle school. What was that? Like 8 years ago? Wow. Point being, it's been quite sometime since I've held my violin, let alone play it. In the last couple of years, I have come to regret my decision to quit playing the violin. I remember my mother telling me that one day I would look back and wish I could still play. Weird how that works. Also, in the last couple of years I have been in nursing school and had no idea what free time was...but, now I do. 

Last Monday, I did three different workouts, cleaned, made tortillas, read some, watched several episodes of Downton Abbey, and realized that I really needed a hobby. I mean, I could workout all day, but I already eat like a horse... So, I dug out my violin and my pretty pink bow. 

I have to say, picking an instrument back up is not exactly like riding a bike or whatever. Although, I was surprised by how naturally some things came back. My first choice was to master "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Doesn't get much simpler. Then, I found all of my music from back in the day, including "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America The Beautiful." Perfect. I worked on those all last week, and they've come along pretty well. A little rough still, I think...but I don't know that I sound any worse than I did in middle school, so I guess that's good. 

I have to give credit to the brother and his dedication to being in band. In fact, that was my inspiration for picking the violin up again. Especially after going to all his concerts this past year. I really wanted to be able to play again. So here I am. I'm not really sure where I'm going to go with it, but I'm enjoying it for the time being (and hopefully for years to come)!

Yes, the string has been replaced.

--cat