Confession Tuesday - Late Night Edition
It's been an interesting end of the year, the snow has melted (mostly), the rain has returned, and I'm thinking about the new year.
To the confessional--
1) I learned today that I didn't win the book prize I was a finalist for. It was for Univ of Wisc. & I learned Robert Pinsky was the judge. He chose 2 other poets (one male, one female)to be winners. I was a bit bummed, but life goes on.
I'm thinking if I learn if I'm a finalist again, I might take the opposite approach, which is not to tell anyone. If you know me, this goes against every cell in my body because I believe in the power of good (and plentiful) energy. Can you see a little superstitious Capricorn typing this post...ya, maybe.
2) I couldn't stay bummed too long after receiving the rejection letter from Wisconsin because I was off to choose my new (old) violin. I played the violin for over 5 years and somehow always managed to remain below-average. I'm now finally ready to leave 4th chair, second violin for good.
My lessons begin on January 8th, the day before my 40th birthday. My violin has been chosen and is home with me. I hope to post some photos of it soon, maybe next week when my bow is ready.
3) We didn't go see Benjamin Button tonight because I saw it was a 3 hour movie and honestly, long movies always feel like too big of a commitment for me. Instead we stayed home and rented Iron Man (loved it).
4) I make resolutions each year. I'm working on being more patient (in all -most- aspects of my life). And continuing to be imperfect (and this one I'll achieve with flying colors).
5) I'm glad that even when the world sends rejections, they don't take away my chocolate supply.
6) I'm going to go talk to my violin about this poetry stuff.
To the confessional--
1) I learned today that I didn't win the book prize I was a finalist for. It was for Univ of Wisc. & I learned Robert Pinsky was the judge. He chose 2 other poets (one male, one female)to be winners. I was a bit bummed, but life goes on.
I'm thinking if I learn if I'm a finalist again, I might take the opposite approach, which is not to tell anyone. If you know me, this goes against every cell in my body because I believe in the power of good (and plentiful) energy. Can you see a little superstitious Capricorn typing this post...ya, maybe.
2) I couldn't stay bummed too long after receiving the rejection letter from Wisconsin because I was off to choose my new (old) violin. I played the violin for over 5 years and somehow always managed to remain below-average. I'm now finally ready to leave 4th chair, second violin for good.
My lessons begin on January 8th, the day before my 40th birthday. My violin has been chosen and is home with me. I hope to post some photos of it soon, maybe next week when my bow is ready.
3) We didn't go see Benjamin Button tonight because I saw it was a 3 hour movie and honestly, long movies always feel like too big of a commitment for me. Instead we stayed home and rented Iron Man (loved it).
4) I make resolutions each year. I'm working on being more patient (in all -most- aspects of my life). And continuing to be imperfect (and this one I'll achieve with flying colors).
5) I'm glad that even when the world sends rejections, they don't take away my chocolate supply.
6) I'm going to go talk to my violin about this poetry stuff.
Sorry you didn't win the book prize, but that just means something better is waiting for me. Seriously, it's only a matter of time before your manuscript finds a home.
ReplyDeleteLove that your lessons start before your 40th birthday. My 40th is a month behind yours so I can relate all too well.
"I'm glad that even when the world sends rejections, they don't take away my chocolate supply." Words to live by!
Wishing you and your family all the best in 2009!
I wish I had a violin to talk to.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Kelli! And I'm really sorry about the prize.
Sorry to hear that you did not win the award, but being a finalist isn't too shabby. I bet '09 will have good things in store for you. I think it's going to be a good year al around for Capracorns ;)
ReplyDeleteThe violin thing is way cool. I have some sub par experiance on the sax. Maybe I should just talk to my sax about poetry stuff - I know the dogs in the house would like that better.