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Ha!

I am dogsitting for my friend's slightly demented black Lab for the rest of the week. I'm looking forward to it, actually. I really don't have the time to devote to a dog, but I would love to have one.

Helen, you better call me back... :)

I know I haven't updated in a while, for various reasons (library being closed, logistical stuff, etc.), but the big news is:

I was right! Mark did propose at CASABLANCA on the battleship last weekend. In front of like 300 people. There was even a letter to the editor in the paper about it. The ring is gorgeous, of course. More importantly, I have my baby forever!

It's all still a bit of a blur, and sometimes I forget. And now we're starting to make guest lists and stuff, because we need to have a basic number in order to book a church and a place for the reception, so we can start sending out announcements and stuff. We're looking at next April (a good month in Wilmington, and it almost never rains). My mother is very excited, of course. I hope this becomes an opportunity for us to get closer, not less so. I think it will be a good thing. Anyway, more details about the whole thing will follow.

And in other news (yes, there is other news!), the first dress rehearsal for my recital was earlier this afternoon. I think it went pretty well--still some things to work on, but it's really coming together. It's a good thing I learn music quickly!

I only have a few minutes, but I must say something about the FRIENDS finale. I think it ended well, with the spirit of the series as a whole in mind. There were no surprise guests (eg. no Emily or Joshua or Paul the wine guy, though Janice was on a few episodes ago). And though they did give us what we wanted, there was some doubt along the way. I hated the show when it came out, but it really grew on me. Who can't identify with something there?

Anyway, I just did my observed lesson (not my idea of fun) and I turned in my portfolio. I have a rehearsal at 11, then it's off to the beach. And Mark's meeting has been canceled, apparently. They show classic movies on the battleship during the summer, and Mark wants to go tonight--they're showing CASABLANCA. How could I NOT be suspicious about this? Argh. Anyway, wish me luck...

BIG NEWS!

We have officially moved my recital to Tuesday, May 25 at 5:30 PM. You heard it here first. If you live within three states of me, consider making the drive. How often do you get to hear Wagner in recital, for free?

Oh, and yes, I still have music to memorize. We decided to move my recital two weeks ago, and in that time I have learned six new songs, but I only have two of them memorized. (Others are on their way to being memorized, but the two that I have committed to memory are a bit shaky...) Getting things memorized generally isn't a problem for me, but it's just that it's so MUCH, in such a short period of time. I know I can do it--after Friday morning (when my pedagogy portfolio is due) I don't have anything to do except pack and get my music in order.

And by the way, we're headed to the beach this weekend. I should be at Mark's by one, and then we're on our way. He has some sort of meeting planned, but other than that we can go to the beach (though the water will still be too cold, I'd think), go downtown and just relax. Yes, it has definitely crossed my mind that this may be THE weekend (i.e. a date with "precious"). I'm trying not to think about it, but the minute he mentioned it I got this feeling that it may be time. I don't want to get my hopes up, but how can I not?!

Oh, and did you notice my new banner ads? I'm so proud of myself. :)