catch up blog

it has been a good while since i have blogged, and, though i would love to tell you all about everything, too much has happened to fit it all in one blog. the purpose of this is to simply catch you up all that i have done and "let you know i am alive and well."

i had a weekend of great concerts last saturday and sunday. sergio tiempo definitely proved himself to be a very fine pianist.

after a great concert on sunday, a trip to chili's was in order where a lot of chips and salsa were consumed. i was also asked to go on a 3 day trip to cambodia with sam and mike.

monday was spent practicing, exchanging money, and packing for a trip to cambodia.

tuesday morning, we flew for two hours northeast to lose an hour and arrive in siem reap just one hour later, 8am. upon exiting the amazing airport, we were greeted by our cab driver and complete poverty. if the government is trying to give the impression of wealth by the airport, just one step outside of the airport shoots it down. as a tourist, we were sure to check out angkor wat and angkor thom. seeing those sights more than took up the day.

the following day, wednesday, was largely spent walking around siem reap.

what needed to happen happened on thursday: i practiced my trombone. buzzing on the mouthpiece is a good thing to do, but it does not substitute for at least 4 hours of playing.

friday, the low brass got together at 2pm to play for a while before grilling. i like burgers and tossing a frisbee.

all of that brings us to today, saturday. richard kaufman is conducting the mpo pops concerts both this weekend and next. i love the movie "hook," and we are playing music from it. i don't think i could be happier than i am while playing that piece.


because i care so much about you all, i will blog tomorrow! and since the last few blogs have been serious or boring, i will write a blog filled with only funny stories...or at least things i find entertaining.

(the top photo is from the south side of bayon. the photo of the school girls was taken while on our tuk-tuk ride wednesday evening.)


have a fantastic day!