A couple weeks ago I joined up with all my fellow cellists (most of whom were a couple feet shorter than me) for our Christmas cello recital.
At first I sat there in the audience wondering if there might be any way I could just sneak out and never come back.
But I stayed.
And I played that song I really have practiced my heart out for. Plus a couple numbers with a few of us playing together.
Oh my fingers were shaking like nobody’s business.
But it felt a little triumphant to get through it.
Dave missed the picture, as did my patient and awesome cello teacher, but so grateful for people who cheer me on.
Even when it doesn’t seem like there’s all that much hope in my progression.
Ha!
I really am getting better, bit by bit. But man alive, I have a deep appreciation for cellists!
Longtime reader, super proud of you!
Great job
Parabéns!!!
I’m so, so proud of you! Congratulations for taking the time to do something for yourself in the midst of being a mom and always helping others. It’s so important to keep in touch with yourself by doing something fo your own 🙂
Xxx
It was good to see you there, and you sounded great! It’s impressive that you are hacking away at cello lessons amid everything else.
Well done & to everyone else. Sounds like you did a great job.
Well done! How did you find a teacher? My husband has been wanting to learn to play for years.
Shawni – I have followed your blog for years and am so inspired by your dedication to learning something new. It’s never too late to be a beginner. Thanks for sharing!
This is so cool and inspiring, I want to maintain this same openness to learning and trying new things when I “grow up”!
I cannot possibly tell you how proud I am of you for working so hard on this dream! You are beyond incredible!
Even when you were 3 months old, you were going for what you wanted with a passion. Should have seen this coming! Ha!