Ditto!

And from me x

Delivery of some lovely Rowan yarn that I ordered only 2 days ago.

*like* I looked for that darned button again.

I find myself doing that - or looking for the 'agree' (or not, as the case may be!) button, as on rav.

I do that too. What's the wool?

remembering singing at a friends wedding fifteen years ago that went rather well. We're still in touch and last saw each other at Eastertide.

Rowan Cotton Jeans. On offer at Kemps !

Ah. I've seen that, but I'm not so keen on cotton. I am totally in love the the Rowan Silk Twist but it's really expensive (like rowan is normally) so I haven't ever bought any.

Good Luck I hope this means that I get shortlisted for this job I really, really, really want

Is that the one we were talking about yesterday?

No, this is a different one, much closer to home and much more my field

I'm still not decided about the one we discussed yesterday - if I drew up a list of pros and cons there would be one pro, maybe two, and many cons.... I think I won't be applying for it....

Well, you have until 12 noon tomorrow to decide (and apply if appropriate). If it's not something you want to do then 5 years is a long time.... It's longer than a PhD.

I hope you get the first job - closer to home and more your field sounds good.

Mmmm, nice! I've got some blue-green of that, enough for a sweater, I hope! Any pattern suggestions??

Yes, me too It would involve no moving whatsoever.

The 5 years is what puts me off most - if it was 1 year I would not be hesitating at all. How do people in the real world cope with non-fixed term contracts?

No Tube strikes next week

Just finished accompanying 15 primary school kids for AB exams- a mix of cello, violins, clarinets, flutes, cornet- all different grades. It has been a very long morning! Now drinking Starbucks coffee & eating an enormous choc chip cookie....before I head home ready to start teaching at 3.

Sounds fab Andy

Finishing my A-levels although terrifying too... now to wait and see if I've got into uni!

Nothing in particular. I'm just happy!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Pikkoloflautist! Its a good feeling having it all done with, so long as you can remember that there is nothing you can do about it now, and switch off from worrying.

I'm happy because after completely loosing my temper with an obnoxious receptionist/idiot at uni this morning, and spending a good few hours moping around feeling cross with myself for letting him get to me, my darlingest boyfriend has worked really hard to cheer me up. I think it worked, because its nice to know he cares enough to try... although I must admit, getting dinner cooked for me etcetc is all very pleasant!

The thought of going to see Red Priest tonight, at the end of a long and tough day (and before another long and tough day tomorrow...).

A visit to Birmingham Conservatoire yesterday (Open Day).

How can so much good music come out of one place? Every door we walked past we heard wonderful music being played, from solo instruments to a full orchestra. It felt rather like arriving in heaven, although Birmingham New Street station didn't seem much like the Pearly Gates, and I don't think the lady on the ticket barrier was St Peter.

SB.

Couple of years ago I went to a conference held at the Birmingham Conservatoire and that was a big plus for me!

Me too.a
Also a couple of years ago.

I was going to have to go to work in London on Monday (rather than my usual Tuesday) to avoid the strike. Now I will go on Tuesday - which is a relief, as Monday is due to be 27C (and Tuesday a mere 20C ) Really didn't fancy doing the length of the Central Line at 27C (Epping to Ealing Broadway is my journey!)

indeed, that's pretty nasty. At this time of year, I usually freeze bottles of water and bring one along anytime I expect to be on the tube longer than ten minutes.

Congratulations on finishing and good luck for the results

My son has one more, on Monday, but it doesn't seem to've stopped him from joining in the celebrations this weekend. He promises that tomorrow is a revision day...

I'm guessing from your signature that one of your subjects was maths?

I have played in my first concert today since playing the recorder in the school orchestra about 10 years ago.

It was incredible! I played in a horn choir (32 players), and to think after only playing for 9 months I have played my first concert is awesome! I just wished I learnt a year earlier.

The group meets 3 times a year and everyone seems to know everyone else. (If anyone's wondering, we played as a part of Bromley Youth Concert Band concert.

Can't wait for the future and the chances to play at university etc!

Erm, polishing my Porsche ... and taking some photos. I really enjoy photography and enjoyed having some free time on my own today.

Managed to complete my very first reed! A completely hideous-looking affair that by rights shouldn't even have been playable. But I could even play it in tune!!!

Nice day for it. I bought my first bucket/chamois/shampoo/sponge etc today. Think I'll wait til slightly closer to my father's visit next week before I put them to use, though. That way the car should still be sparkly enough for me to avoid any lectures about washing it regularly....

(Last night) Hearing Blazin' Fiddles play at the Junction in Cambridge

being able to sit around outside all afternoon in a bathing suit

Good rehearsal

Steady on!

I was somewhere where half of the other people there were similarly dressed, many in much less clothing than I, so it was hardly out of place..

Accidently managed to sell my Porsche ... how did that happen? Not sure if this should be in here or the scream thread, come to think of it??

I'll second that

Managed to play as though I've actually seen a clarinet in my lesson today after a couple of weeks playing as though it was a strange, new experience.

Got a new school on board for teaching today.... the local comp...
The music had been atrocious there but new deputy is trying to sort it out. It's good for several reasons.
1) Most of my primary schools I teach in feed into it
2) Most of private pupils go there
3)in the end I'll be able to work more daytime and less evenings doing private teaching
4) Overall I should end up with more pupils as there are other schools I don't teach in feeding in
5) they are interested in me doing theory classes.


RESULT!

How can you accidentally sell a car?

No more GCSE exams!

Someone from the club came to have a look at the car and made me an offer I can't refuse ... looks like it's Jag time

was able to go swimming after work today

Must have been all that polishing... Unless you just happen to have two Porches hanging around?

You may have to change your name

Pixie*Jag doesn't have the same ring to it...

I did have at one point ..... Not anymore though, no when it's collected I'll be Porscheless



LOL, no it doesn't does it?!