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Jesus Contreras Espada

May 4, 2007 at 1:13 PM

Hi all,

things have changed, now I'm in Switzerland! New land, new job, new friends... new violin teacher, of course, and new orchestra.
2 Weeks ago I was refused in one of the local orchestras. I was nervous and didn't play well. I felt really bad about that, but it was only a day or two. On the other hand I was accepted in Lenzburg orchestra and I found an appartment in Aarau (the canton's capital and old swiss capital city, really nice place!), I'll move there end of june. Last weekend including monday and tuesday I went back to Austria to pick up my stuff. Now I live in a furnitured 30m2 app. with all my personal furniture, books, washing maschine, winter tires etc. etc. etc. lying on the floor.

I don't really feel like playing or practicing these days, but I know I have to. Rehearsals start in 2 weeks and I hope I get my motivation back. Maybe it's because of this stupid cold I have or because the moving was too exhausting...

Here are some pictures from Zürich and the swiss alps, hope you like them.
http://home.tele2.fr/PY-home/

I can't spend too much time writting entries or emails in the company. Hopefully I'll get the conexion as soon as I move into the new flat.

Best Regards!

From Pauline Lerner
Posted on May 4, 2007 at 8:55 PM
Thanks for the photos. They're beautiful. I wish you success and happiness in your new home.
From Emily Grossman
Posted on May 5, 2007 at 7:52 AM
Oh, I absolutely love your photos, especially Titlis. You brought the alps right into my living room! :)

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