Forcibly Reminded

Those of you who have met me recently know that I am injured. I have been for the past three years. I am injured because I am a musician and I have chosen to pursue something that I love. I decided to take this summer off of playing and performing in order to heal my arms and allow me full use of them for the rest of my life. This was working very well until tonight.

I played a concert tonight with my high school. It was a great concert and I was glad I was able to be there. Prior to rehearsal today, I hadn't played in three weeks and I didn't really miss it. I had the chance to fill my days with something other than music for the first time in years. My arms also feel a lot better which was the main goal. I didn't miss playing because I never really thought about playing. Out of sight, out of mind. That worked until I touched the strings again. I was reminded very strongly about why I play. It is one of the only things that allows me to feel totally free and comfortable in my own body and I missed that. I just don't want to miss it.

Perhaps that was the cosmic reason for my returning to my high school, to tell me that I did make the right choice years ago, and I need to continue making the same one. Perhaps it was just because my teacher knew he could get me to do it. I'm not really sure. All I do know is that three inch stilettos are a very bad idea for me!