No, it's just me breathing a sigh of relief because I made it through the first day of school. It was a busy day (half day, really) because I substituted in two math classes along with my two science classes. Each half hour mini-class went well and it will be a good year. E didn't make it because she isn't feeling well. S was able to stay home with her long enough for me to do most of what I needed to do.
I feel rather disconnected from all my blog friends! I have lots of e-mail and blog comments to catch up on this weekend! And I felt disconnected from my knitting until I picked it up again this afternoon after class. After knitting on my Ribby Shell for a few minutes, I picked up a charity hat. I haven't been doing enough of that lately. (More on that in a later post.)
In my last post, I said I'd be talking about something really important in my life. I mentioned that this is one of my favorite things (aside from God and my family). I count my dog, Phoebe, as part of my family, so it's not her.
I'm talking about my electric guitar. I love playing it! (There is another guitar in my life - a Takamine acoustic. The Takamine doesn't get played as often because I use the electric guitar for the band I'm in.) S plays drums and I play guitar for our church's contemporary worship band.
The members of the band are all good friends. We tease each other, trade jokes, I pretend to be a rock star - it's just a lot of fun. I have a Digitech effects pedal so I can get lots of different sounds from my guitar. That's fun, too.
But the reason I most love playing my guitar isn't about me at all. It's about God. The Bible says in Psalms 66:1 "Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth." Playing the guitar is a chance to praise God. God has given us each gifts that we are to use (Romans 12). Playing the guitar is a chance to honor God by using a gift He has given me.
I wish you all lived nearby and could join us on Sunday. Our church (Cross of Life in Roswell at 10:30AM) is having its yearly Rally Day celebration and we'll be playing some old Gospel songs like I Saw the Light and I'll Fly Away.
I guess this ends Project Spectrum for me. I started out strong, but didn't finish that way. Participating in Project Spectrum has caused me to notice and appreciate colors and to use different ones than I would usually choose. I guess that's what it was all about!
Ohhhh, "I'll Fly Away" is one of my favorites!
Posted by: Lynda | August 25, 2006 at 05:36 PM
I love learning more about the knitters whose blogs I read! How cool it is that you play guitar! (to say that I lack musical talent would be something of an understatement) Congrats on surviving the first day back. I'm setting up the classroom next week and gearing up for the same drill on the 5th. Once that first day is over, it all seems to fall back into place!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | August 25, 2006 at 06:17 PM
I'll just take the pug! What a DOLL!!
Sheri in GA
Posted by: Sheri | August 25, 2006 at 08:50 PM
Glad your first day of school went well Beth...was there ever any doubt!!! I'm guessing you are a wonderful teacher.
Years ago, I worked as education officer for the humane society for 2 years. I had daily school visits and came to appreciate the work and dedication teachers have, to their students, even more than I had previously. Met some wonderful people. Your students are lucky kids!!!
Huggs, G
Posted by: Geraldine | August 26, 2006 at 01:38 PM
Wish I could be there. Last week our women's group at church had our kickoff dinner. Our program was a trio who sang old gospel songs. It was wonderful and so much fun.
Posted by: Leslie | August 26, 2006 at 04:08 PM
I am sure I missed the Music, but I would love to hear you play. Let me know if you are playing again somewhere else. I could try to make it.
Posted by: Amy | August 28, 2006 at 12:42 PM
Hi --
I'm glad you made it through the first day of school OK! Your dog looks like a sweetie.
And how wonderful that you play in the church band! I know it must take a lot of hours of rehearsal but it must be fun too. Since I can't carry a tune in a bucket, I'm sticking to women's ministries. :) :)
P.S. I don't remember if I gave you my email, but it's adamsdebraATsbcglobalDOTnet if you want to drop me a line.
Posted by: Debby | August 28, 2006 at 04:30 PM