Jazz Beat the Bobcats, 83-78

Brian & I got the chance to visit EnergySolutions Arena last night. Luckily, we had a good show with our team winning (it's been a rough week, Jazz fans). Yes, D-Will was out, but we had a chance to see Jefferson, Millsap, and the rest of the team up close. We were about 17 rows from the floor so it was a nice view! The Jazz did like to make things interesting for us all. They turned the ball over way too much (Millsap missed a few catches) and somehow Charlotte was tied with us in the last minute or so. But a win is a win, right? Here's hoping they can keep it going until playoffs. It would be so nice to move up a few spots and not have to face San Antonio or Los Angeles right off the bat. Sidenote: One of the biggest cheers came after the Jumbotron showed Jimmer Fredette sitting in the audience. Poor guy had to escape early to avoid being mobbed.

Success!!! (& Other Thoughts)

After a week of practicing & trying to remember how to sight read crazy chords, the duet came off beautifully. My viola player missed her intro, but I made it work. I don't think anyone noticed (that's how you know you're good). Next month, we have a missionary homecoming which the family will be doing the music. Then we have an 8-year-old who volunteered to play for our ward. How cool is that? I'm home free till March.

Sundays are great because I get to sleep in & then make us some "real" breakfast. Cereal (or chili for Brian) during the weekday mornings isn't as satisfying. But the 1 o'clock church kills me cause the day/night is totally gone! Oh, well. I guess we are doing our duties & focusing our energies on the spiritual things, but I'd love a little more home time. Plus, poor Lily's schedule gets all off balance which leads to up-all-night fidgeting & cranky Monday mornings for us. So sleepy...

THIS...Is Why We Practice!!!

As the music coordinator for sacrament meeting, I am asked to arrange musical numbers for the year. So far, I've had pretty good luck. The Young Women have done a few songs plus some other families in the ward have willingly participated (who knew, right?). Next week, Annie & I are doing a viola/piano duet of "Redeemer of Israel." Great song, but this arrangement is NOT cool. Lots of chords, sharps & no melody. That's probably up in her line. Dang! My sight-reading is still pretty good but not having my own practice time is starting to show. I can still get by in Primary okay. But this is another monster all together. I will battle through this week & practice, practice, practice!

Ugly Day...

I know all the ladies out there (and sometimes men) have had ugly days. None of your pants are fitting right since the holiday weight is now settling on your hips. The scale is (unfortunately) broadcasting the truth of the situation. The sky is never-endingly cloudy in January. Work is crazy busy. And enough with the breakouts already! Shouldn't adults be old enough & past being able to connect the dots on their faces? I think so.

So to ease these harrowing thoughts, I crank up the Shania and sing "Up" to my heart's content. (Check it out for totally applicable lyrics.) Lily's happy temperament is always good medicine. I'll probably get in some reading later or pop in an episode of "Friends" for some humor therapy.

What works for your bad days?