Chopin

I passed my test.

The final consisted of this like 100 question written test and then about 45 minutes of a practical. They really have a pretty rigorous training program. I'm glad its over. Its weird being an RN for 10 years and then being a student again for like 12 weeks. But it is so worth it. I love my job.

Happy Birthday Heather!!!! Sorry I missed it. We should go out or something. I need to see you. Hope you had a good day.

Nikki, I'm back having coffee. See ya there.

Its payday. Gotta get these damn fake nails off. They are beautiful, but so in the way.

I'm going to start playing Chopin again. Tyler is begging me too. I'll have to write about him sometime. He loves chopin too. What are the odds? Mr. Self-centered materialistic oportunist Golden Child went to the music store on his own, purchased a book of all of the Chopin Etudes, Opus 10 and Opus 25, with his own money, just for me.

I heard him the other day slowly fingering out the top line of Opus 10 number 4. Now I know that that sounds really complicated to those that aren't familiar with it, but anyone who knew me at all in high school would know it. I spent 6 years learning that song. I'm sure I drove everyone nets. And it still amazes me.

I flipped through the Etudes. Lots of memories. So much forgotten. Got on YouTube. Listened to the Ballades.

Its like I teleported back in time.

I'm a different kind of mom. I've never restricted anything from my kids. I've let Tyler listen to any music, I've always thought it was a personal choice no matter how offensive to other people. Like the hard core rap and stuff, with "Fuck" and horrible racial terms, and expicit sexual lyrics. The word "clit" flys around like sparrows. But I never restricted it. Never got upset about porn or sex. It simply doesn't bother me. Christian values aren't emphasized in our home (obviously) and so don't get in the way. I'm sure he is having sex with Taylor. I'm glad its not in some backseat or public restroom. I've educated him about diseases and birth control, made it available, and have been very open. Its his decision, and I have educated him. Sex is fun. Enjoy it. Be responsible. Never restricted porn, either on the computer or otherwise. It just doesn't bother me. They are bodies, beautiful ones, and are having sex. I am much more concerned about violence and pain. There are things I don't want my children to see. But its not sex. I've never restricted video games. He plays Grand Theft Auto, 5 now I think, Halo, Oblivion, whatever. All my kids do. The "Parental Advisory" warning label simply doesn't apply to our house.

I never restricted anything. Left everything open to his choice. And he explored everything.
And he is literally begging me for piano lessons, found a teacher and pressing me to sign up. Says he will even ride the bus there and has the bus route laid out.
And he told his teacher at school that he will have an Etude perfected by the end of the school year.
This is someone who taught himself to play. No real formal lessons. And he picks Chopin.

But then again - It is my DNA.

I have forgotten how therapeutic Chopin and the piano are.
The phrase "Doctor heal thyself" is slapping me in the face.

I need to start playing again. For me and for Tyler.


Here it is on YouTube.
Ahh..........the memories.