At my house, we listen to music whenever we are doing something with the girls, especially at feeding time. My father-only feeding time is the morning meal, commonly known as breakfast. (At this point, I feel as though I am slipping into Franceska-type blog language . . . but I digress).
Anyway, we are listening to some FM station that plays Christmas music all the time. Today they had a testimonial type segment that featured some woman talking about how she looks forward to the holiday times "when things slow down . . . . "
I guess that is true for most people, but the statement was a bit shocking for me. Nearly all of my time is spent with musicians and we think of December as a time of immense stress because of the increased performing opportunities/obbligations. When that is coupled with exams and additional church services, life does indeed seem difficult.
After each performance, I typically have these thoughts:
1. whew, I'm glad that is over.
2. wow, my office is a mess.
and then this one:
Is this what life is like for all those people without music as a driving force in their lives?
I've got to admit, life without concerts and continuous performing pressure is sometimes appealing, like a cold and delicious diet mountain dew on a very hot day.
But after awhile, it just looks boring.
Viva la musica!
Update: Christmas for Musicians, part 2
I told you it was stressful.
Conductor kills self inside Crystal Cathedral
Pray for God's blessings to this man's family and friends during this time of sadness.
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