February 25, 2006 at 3:52 AM

This morning I left Tallahassee at 5 AM, without too much regret. I was excited about going to Florida, but the part of Florida we were in was, as the locals told us, pretty much Georgia. And the hotel we stayed in was on top of a highway. But it was still really warm, like April in Philly. Anyway, that show went great. One of my Roving Reports had to do with a pianist who, for fear of his hands and fingers, had never learned to ride a bike! So with the help of the local performer on the show, and one of the producers/writers, we helped this kid to successfully ride a bike for the first time!

It was really rather exciting to see him do this for the first time, since it's something I do a lot. Yay for him!

I got back home in time just to grab my skates so I could go ice skating with my class for the last time. (My friends aren't too happy about this, I guess it looks like I get to miss school, hop off a plane and join them for ice skating! Oh well.)

My solo with orchestra is in two days. I'm really excited! I feel prepared and confident, a lot better than I did before. And I did my Japanese homework slightly in advance instead of doing it in the two hours before my lesson, so I feel very proud of myself! :-)

--alice

From Colleen Russo
Posted on February 25, 2006 at 5:49 AM

I think it's really neat you guys taught him to ride a bike!! To you know, show that it is good to do other stuff besides music, because I think sadly some people don't realize that importance!
Good job getting back for ice skating :) How could you miss it?! hehe

From Pauline Lerner
Posted on February 25, 2006 at 6:37 AM

I'm glad you helped that fellow learn to ride a bike. That was above and beyond the call of duty. It must have made you feel good.

I'm sure you'll play a great concert. Post some sound clips for us, if you can.

From Jim W. Miller
Posted on February 25, 2006 at 2:20 PM

When he rides a bike he still looks like he's playing the piano.

From Linda Lerskier
Posted on February 25, 2006 at 10:03 PM

Good job!

You take japanese? That sounds difficult.

This entry has been archived and is no longer accepting comments.