Family Fun and other random things
Right now I am in Virginia visiting family. It is great to see everyone! I have several adorable nieces and nephews. Today I talked with my one of my nieces about High School Musical and went on a tour of a “pet store” my nephews set up in their house with stuffed animals. They called it “Pet-o-rama” and when I was there I “bought” a dog after consulting with them about the best pet for me. They had lots of great information about all of the animals and provided excellent customer service.
It’s also nice to be away from work (for the most part) and have a different pace of life for a few days. I’m still doing some work from here as I can, but what I can’t do is practice my singing and piano. I’m having withdrawal!! I feel so motivated right now and have been hitting a flow with it, so I’m wishing I could play. But, absence makes the heart grow fonder, as they say, so I’m sure I will have an epic reunion with my keyboard when I get home. Sigh.
Things were a whirlwind before I left, trying to cram as much into my time as I could. I managed to get out to see a show I’d been exctied about for some time in Minneapolis at one of my favorite venues, The Bryant Lake Bowl. I saw Bella Koshka for their CD release show and Ghosts in the Water opened for them. These are two excellent bands you should most definitely check out. Going to shows is so fun for me because it gives me all kinds of ideas for my songs and shows. And its just great to see people who are great at what they do playing and really enjoying it.
OK, off for some more family fun.
January 23rd, 2008 at 3:31 am
hi Laura! we miss you. Leo would like to know what breed of pretend dog you bought
Remember when we played restaurant? i wish we had thought to play pet store because that sounds fun too. Glad you’re having a good time with Teddy’s family. We send our love! -Erin, Rich, Leo, Lars
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Virginia?! That’s my family home too. The Rodgers are spread around Loudoun County in the northern “peak” of the state. (about 25 miles due west of DC)
Where is your crew?
///Darrell
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Hi Erin! We miss you, too, and look forward to seeing you soon. Yes, playing restaurant was the BEST. I think it trained me well for when I really worked as a waitress in real life. The dog I “bought” looked kind of like a Jack Russell terrier. What charmed be about it was its floppy ears.
Hi Darrell! Virginia is beautiful. That’s cool that your family is from here. I’ve never been to Loudoun. We are in Charlottesville because Teddy’s sister and her husband both teach at UVA. So, the family isn’t really from here, but have settled here. They live in a wooded area at the base of the mountains—it is quite beautiful!
January 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Hi Laura! My wife’s hairdresser is Laura Boland (Bella Koshka). They’ve talked about you before, but Laura B told Anna yesterday you were at the show. Like most people she said some nice things about you.
It would be cool to see you do a show together some time. I hope you are enjoying your time in Va. Take care!
January 27th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Hi Will,
Wow, what a small world! That is a very fun coincidence. Yes, it would be fun to play with Laura B sometime. Thanks for your nice comment :). I hope all is well with you!! Take care.