If a Tree Falls in the Forest....

Usually that would end with "And no one is there to hear it, Does it make a sound?"

BUT I say that if a tree falls in the forest and you're the one tipping it, then it certainly does make a sound. I know because we tipped some dead trees (that were about to fall anyhow) on our hike through Golden Gate Canyon State Park, just outside of Golden, CO.

I am back from a wonderful week in Colorado. My good music therapy friend got married on Sunday and I spent the week helping out with wedding details and enjoying freshly fired s'mores on the bachelorette camping trip. I came back with zero ticks and a ton of amazing memories.

This was the view on our drive back from camping to the bride's house. Gorgeous.

There is too much to write and talk about, but I will say that I enjoyed every minute of my trip- even the stressful ones. The rest of the bridesmaids were so much fun to be around AND I was able to reconnect with my Arizona MT ladies.

There we are! Reunited at last. I hadn't seen these lovely ladies in person since moving to New York last year.

The wedding itself was beautiful. The bridesmaids wore all different shades and shapes of green and we spent the evening dancing away in the big white tent.

Here we are waiting for the bride to make her entrance

Even now I actually miss all of these people and I can't wait to take another trip to Colorado AND go camping again. I've been changed. Ha. It was a beautiful trip full of inside jokes and obnoxious camp songs and lots of love. I do feel like one of the family now.

I am in the middle of my recuperation time, as an introvert I need that alone time to recharge from a crazy crazy week. But I am prepping for the next few things in my calendar- Mainly the orchestra pits for The Wiz and Aida and the upcoming Garlic Festival.

This weekend I am headed towards Sacrament to see a music therapy colleague for an improvisation workshoppy weekend. We're just going to spend the weekend playing and I'm going to share with her some of my improvisation resources.

Also, I went off the grid for a week and that was the week my email decided to Explode with amazing things and opportunities.

- I was invited to participate in a leadership panel at the next national music therapy conference.

- I got a call to play a 5 week run of Rent at a theater in the north bay area. It pays really well, and its a show that I've wanted to play.

- Heard back from the school and we are inches away from settling a contract for the fall!

- Was asked if I'd be interested in accompanying some music lessons/teaching theory starting in the fall.

Looks like I will remain pretty busy through the end of the year. Just the way I like it.

One other important thing I discovered this past week is a hidden talent. It must run in the family.....

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That's right....

I can stack rocks in artistic ways. I feel like my uncle would be proud. This particular sculpture was my crowning achievement in the way of rock formations for the weekend.

That's it. Time for my afternoon nap. I am glad to be back in the blogosphere!