Sunday, August 19, 2007
I apologize for the constant format changes on this page. I'm actually cramming a stripped down Blogger page into the right hand frame, and the margins seem to do whatever they want, whenever they want. Just hit refresh for now. I found a little hitch in my template HTML, which may sort out most of the issue, but I need to view this page using a Mac and a PC with Linux. And that's about enough of my nerd talk.
I spent most of yesterday doing laundry (9-3), while practicing violin, and trying to scrape together a meal without food in the house. I'm probably driving my neighbors crazy with violin noise, but I can only do so much. I have a mute, but even so, a violin isn't very quiet. I try to be reasonable about when and how long I play.
Here is some of my noise. Recording in my bedroom with a crummy microphone makes for some flat garage band violin. I was going to ad a bit of echo to get the richness back, but I'm sure it would sound uber lame. I'm trying to learn a medieval song by ear, so the tune is a little off from standard stuff, which is just a good excuse for my tone mistakes. I'll get better, give me some time.
There was a live show at the park on Wednesday of 1920 to 40s music. I usually bike or walk on past the show every Wednesday, but I actually got off my bike and listened. It was nice to be outside for a bit.
Work is ramping up, but this time I volunteered for the fray, instead of being forced into it. Last year was nuts. We seem to have things in less chaotic order this time around.
People are already talking about how summer is over. I'm usually a "glass is half empty" kind of guy, but most of the residents of NY State have me beat. I hope to ride my bike and play tennis for another two months.
It's time for some sinus surgery.
I spent most of yesterday doing laundry (9-3), while practicing violin, and trying to scrape together a meal without food in the house. I'm probably driving my neighbors crazy with violin noise, but I can only do so much. I have a mute, but even so, a violin isn't very quiet. I try to be reasonable about when and how long I play.
Here is some of my noise. Recording in my bedroom with a crummy microphone makes for some flat garage band violin. I was going to ad a bit of echo to get the richness back, but I'm sure it would sound uber lame. I'm trying to learn a medieval song by ear, so the tune is a little off from standard stuff, which is just a good excuse for my tone mistakes. I'll get better, give me some time.
There was a live show at the park on Wednesday of 1920 to 40s music. I usually bike or walk on past the show every Wednesday, but I actually got off my bike and listened. It was nice to be outside for a bit.
Work is ramping up, but this time I volunteered for the fray, instead of being forced into it. Last year was nuts. We seem to have things in less chaotic order this time around.
People are already talking about how summer is over. I'm usually a "glass is half empty" kind of guy, but most of the residents of NY State have me beat. I hope to ride my bike and play tennis for another two months.
It's time for some sinus surgery.
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ian, i am really liking this blog. Your style of writing is really cool and makes an easy read. I listened to your violin and watched white fox and both were really amazing. So i look forward to keep reading and umm...what is sinus surgery? are you actually getting surgery or is it something else?
Thanks for actually looking at my blog! I think it reads more like an instruction manual, but if you enjoy it, I'll take your word for it.
So... why "sinus surgery"?
All of my sinuses are blocked with infected tissue, which a person can live with. I've been dealing with my fantastic proboscis (and constant ear infections) my entire life, and it hasn't really been that big of an issue.
When I came up to NY from FL, things got a tad worse, especially in the wintertime. This is the first time I've had a serious infection during the warmer months (stuffiness and a fever of 104). I was on different medication for several months, and nothing really phased the infection – just reduced my temperature.
I ended up having a head CAT scan done. A normal scan reveals lots of black patches in a persons head (pockets of air), buried behind the face. My scan was entirely gray, with only two small slivers of black above each nostril. So... that's why I said, "Time for sinus surgery." I probably had a splitting headache or a stuffy nose.
I read your new entries last night, and it sounds like things are going well for you in Egypt. Every day is an adventure; write when you can.
So... why "sinus surgery"?
All of my sinuses are blocked with infected tissue, which a person can live with. I've been dealing with my fantastic proboscis (and constant ear infections) my entire life, and it hasn't really been that big of an issue.
When I came up to NY from FL, things got a tad worse, especially in the wintertime. This is the first time I've had a serious infection during the warmer months (stuffiness and a fever of 104). I was on different medication for several months, and nothing really phased the infection – just reduced my temperature.
I ended up having a head CAT scan done. A normal scan reveals lots of black patches in a persons head (pockets of air), buried behind the face. My scan was entirely gray, with only two small slivers of black above each nostril. So... that's why I said, "Time for sinus surgery." I probably had a splitting headache or a stuffy nose.
I read your new entries last night, and it sounds like things are going well for you in Egypt. Every day is an adventure; write when you can.
Talent, he realized, meant very little by itself, unless given its fullest expression through work, carried out with determination and will-power.
Nice thought, thank you for sharing I think I will put this on my refrigerator.
Nice thought, thank you for sharing I think I will put this on my refrigerator.
The new violin is beautiful. I wish I could hear you playing, but I got some kind of error statement. I will try again, later.
You are such a gifted person.
Cindy Lodge :o)
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You are such a gifted person.
Cindy Lodge :o)
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