Thursday, January 13, 2011

This quote keeps coming to mind ....


I did not forget on purpose
But I did forget my purpose
At one point in time
But now I am remembering
That my sole purpose
Is to find my soul's purpose.
-          author unknown

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Getting ready ......

I am aware that I exist in the calm before the storm! I am resting, and getting ready. Getting ready to start the quest again, the quest for true physical fitness and comfort. I always fancied myself a jockette; show jumping, racquetball and aerobics. Me and Charlene Prickett were quite an item! I can feel it again, and know I can get back there. Fit, agile, energetic ... before July 15, 2011.


That is the day we leave to tour South America with the short one's dance troupe. It is so exciting! Who would not want to tour Brazil and Argentina? And we get to see the sights and watch the Arts Festivals as we travel along.  We will be camera ready, and blog as we go.




I will be back in Spain in the Fall of 2011 for a doctoral exam of one of my favorite students! And sometime next year I will be a visiting professor for 6-12 weeks at a European university. I am holding my breath as arrangements fall in to place, lest I breathe too hard and blow it all away!  My work as a teacher and researcher sustains me; without it, my engagement with my soul's purpose would cease to exist!


Some day, I will also report that I am an accomplished musician.  How will I know when I get there?  Grade 6 exam coming up in June .... and who knows after that?  I continue to study the history, the theory and the voice performance of magical, squiggly  lines and dots on a page - symbols created by those far more creative and competent than I -  that have so much opportunity and meaning in every one!


May this year find you all healthy, happy and prosperous!


TPP