Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas Day

It is Christmas Day and I am enjoying the holiday even though there is no tree. I am living in New York with my sister in a Jewish house hold. They have gone the extra mile to give me a wonderful Christmas. They cooked me a Christmas Eve meal, and this morning had a stocking hung on the fire place mantle. They gave me wonderful gifts, and had Christmas music playing. They were so very kind to give me a wonderful Christmas.

I am so blessed to have wonderful friends and family who have given me so much joy over the past year. Thank you everyone for a wonderful season!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Messiah sing a long

December 9th, I had the opportunity to drag along a small group of young women from my ward to go to a Messiah sing-a-long. It was at a beautiful catholic church in New Jersey. None of the Young Women had ever heard of Handel or heard of the music. I was so excited, because I have attended for the past four years in Salt Lake with friends. I was worried that I would not be able to attend this year.
My favorite part other than the music is the fact that I can pretend to sing and sing well. I love the fact that there are all of these beautiful voices surrounding me and I can sing as loud as I want without feeling too self conscious. I love following the music and trying to find my place and when I should come in. It is always a challenge, but one I enjoy.

The cathedral was beautiful, the music was beautiful and I started
too early more than once. It was a wonderful evening and a fabulous way to start off the Christmas season.