So … my planning days are over. I no longer am needed by my sweet girl. She is married. I can’t do research. I can’t bother her with thirteen emails in one day. (Yes, I really did that.) I can’t IM her at work, knowing she is about to die from my over abundance of messages, to ask some silly, unnecessary questions that is just burning to be answered.

And I have no gigs coming up.

My yard is a mess. (I’ve often referred to it as a “white trash” back yard. I’m not exaggerating.) But I hate yard work. And, besides, I think I’m allowed a bit of rest after a wedding. Ya think?

I could practice but, like I said, I have no gigs coming up.

I could start checking out paint colors for our bedroom that really needs painting. I could even buy paint and get to work.

I could make reeds. But … well … I’m not that desperate!

I could make a new valance for our kitchen, as the one we have there is so faded it’s pathetic.

I could practice but, like I said, I have no gigs coming up. And when I don’t have gigs it’s difficult for me to be motivated. (Uh-oh. I’m in trouble if my students read this!)

I could clean the house, and I suppose I could handle that even while I’m still a bit weary.

But mostly I’m lost. It’s as if I have no purpose now.

So … is someone out there getting married? Anyone want a “research queen” as my husband sometimes calls me? Anyone?

Hmm. What to do, what to do?

Oh … and check out the new blog entry by Katy.

Side Note:
I did get to see a short video of Kelsey & Dan walking down the aisle. The major note mistake occurred right before they began the walk. Sound-wise it’s not great, but the wind was fairly strong, it was outdoors and hot … I didn’t think it would sound like a concert hall. I do believe I would highly recommend not playing oboe outdoors for one’s own daughter’s wedding. Just so you know. 😉