New Things

I love this picture.

It's my favorite color and my favorite instrument all wrapped into one.
I also love art. Art of all kinds...though art that involves cellos is always a winner with me.
I really like retro modern anything (including the amazing folk stuff), pop art (mainly Roy Lichtenstein), anything Boticelli ever painted, Monet....this list could take me all day. Music and art are both things that I have a very wide-reaching love affair with.

Today was a pretty good day! I had a job interview, and I think (knock on wood!) that it went very well. I had to sight-sing, conduct, play cello (I hit them with a double-whammy of the prelude to the 1st Bach cello suite AND Julie-O), write an essay, and answer a lot of questions. It was by far, the most interesting interview I've ever had.

I really hope I get the job! It seems like a very nice school district.

Also, I stopped at one of those Amish-run grocery stores where they sell factory 2nds and damaged boxes or other foods that companies don't want to sell anymore. It's amazing how much money you can save on a box of cereal that only has a dent in it. I think it's important to support smaller businesses like that anyway.

I like their portion sizes better, too. For example, instead of buying a six-pack of those 12oz. Coke bottles, I can buy them individually. 3 FOR $1.00!!!! Now you tell ME where you can find a better deal than that? Sunset Outlet in Lebanon, PA...you're awesome. Everyone should go shop there. Their deli is amazing.

Have a good day!

Online Help For People Learning The Cello At Home #1

 

Lesson #1-Dude, Where's My Cello?

 

• Renting a cello
• Go to your local music store and ask about rental options. The last thing you want to do is invest money into buying a cello and then realize that playing it just isn't for you.
• What size do you need? Most adults use a 4/4 cello, also known as a full-size. If you happen to be a super short adult, a 3/4 size might be a better option.
• Ask questions about the rental: Is there insurance coverage? What does it cover? It is a rent-to-own or does only a percentage of what you're paying go towards the purchase price?
• E-mail a private cello teacher and ask if they recommend a certain brand. This is a good option if you are thinking about renting a cello from the internet and won't be able to try it before you buy it.
• Make sure everything that's supposed to be there, is there! Your rental should include the cello, a case, a bow, a cake of rosin, and you might want to ask if they can throw in a rockstop as well. If you are planning on playing somewhere that doesn't have carpet, it is a lifesaver!
• You can rent a cello completely online without ever leaving the couch. Here are some recommended companies that have good track records of renting quality instruments:
• Southwest Strings
•  Johnson String Instruments
• Music & Arts
   

Product Review: L'Oreal True Match Naturale Mineral Makeup and Concealer

DO buy True Match Naturale Mineral Makeup and Concealer

Why? I will tell you why.

This makeup is truly amazing.

The week of my senior cello recital, I received the gift of two huge zits on my forehead.

I ran to Rite Aid and purchased this concealer and mineral foundation, praying for a miracle!

I've tried a lot of different concealers and foundations over the years, and none of them have ever actually covered up my skin problems...they highlighted them!

This concealer covers ANYTHING and EVERYTHING. Make sure you get a good match to your skin tone. I actually had a few of my friends ask me how I had gotten clear skin overnight!

It saved me from looking like a teenage cellist and made me look like an adult cellist. Considering I was 28 when I did the recital...thank goodness!!!

This makeup is so great, because it's also very light. It really feels like you're wearing nothing at all. Before trying this, I had never used a concealer that wasn't liquid. I can't believe how much I was missing out! 

Liquid + powder = not compatible. 

Mineral powder + mineral powder = VERY compatible. They blend right into each other. Amazing.

Wash your face. Moisturize. Use the concealer (which is a mineral concealer) where you need it. You won't need to use a lot. Buff the mineral foundation all over your face. Look in the mirror. Be amazed! 

Thanks for reading this.

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