Well, I have officially been back in the United States for 3 years. That's longer than I was in Switzerland! I kind of enjoying being here although I would love to be working in music full time. Right now I am teaching a few piano students and working full time for the Social Security Administration. I also accompany instrumental students for solo competitions and play in churches.
I bought my first house in March. That's been an interesting experience. Someone who lived there before me painted latex paint over an oil based paint with no primer between them! The paint literally strips off in sheets when I pick at it. I've been peeling paint and deciding what to work on next. My mom helped me plant some flower beds a few weekends ago, and that made a huge difference for me. Now I can sit on the front porch and have a view of something!
I've been back to Europe twice. I visited Switzerland in 2003 and my family and I traveled to London in February 2005. Both trips were great, but they made me miss Europe even more. There are so many places that I still want to see!! It's just a matter of time and money!
Guess that's it for now.
Here I am with Kim at a restaurant.
