The Technology Blues

Hi all,

My computer is on the fritz here. There was an incident with an open container of liquid, a certain canine and my ability to knock things over with my butt. Please enjoy that mental image.

In the meantime, I have an elaborate set up that requires too many cords and backing up my hard drive before I send my computer in to get fixed.
But I have some exciting updates:

I have a meeting on Friday afternoon to discuss specifics about creating a music therapy program at that school in San Jose. I am absolutely excited and a little nervous. I wonder how its going to go. I'm meeting with someone different this time. This person is the education director of the school, instead of the assistant executive director. I think that's a pretty good sign. We're getting down to the nitty gritty details. I love that. I am excited to see what they have in mind and what we can come up with together.

I got a call to do another show in San Jose. So my name must be getting around. I love that too. I am going to be pretty busy with projects to play and this particular company doesn't have the budget to offer more money. The run is longer and the pay is less. Soo, I have politely declined.

My supervisor for my independent contracting work is looking at expanding my schedule again starting in September. This is also great news. Despite how I groan about having to get up early, I love working. And I love my clients and all of the people I get to see. So it looks like my schedule is starting to fill out for the fall. Its very much welcomed.

I also sent in my registration for the AMTA (American Music Therapy Assoc.) national conference in November. My co-intern, Kari, and I are going to be roomies. I can't wait to see her and I can't wait to be reunited with other music therapy friends. There will be shenanigans. I was asked to participate on a leadership panel during the conference to talk about my role as a former student president of the western region. And I just found out that my internship director will also be serving on the panel. What a hoot. I had no idea until Kari mentioned it. I had that initial reaction of "Oh man! I hope I don't do anything wrong and how embarrassing" when I found out. Man, these internship directors know too much. They knew you before you were a professional. They've seen you at your worst and at your best. I think it might take a long time for me to get over that. :)


I'm finishing out my last show for the summer this weekend and I'm looking forward to continued down time after a crazy month of July.