My first goal that I was forced to completed, was editing Jennee's book.
(I am currently getting my nose taped by Sweetie Pie. And now, it's Mickey Mouse's turn! This is why I haven't blogged while she's here!!)
Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, Jennee's book. I finished it, practically at gunpoint, but I did finish at the appointed time. She had a set time on when she wanted the first draft finished. She kept prodding me, and reminding me, and telling me she was almost caught up with me, until she successfully got me to the end. Whew! I enjoyed her story, and think she did a great job on her first attempt. Now, it's time for the second edit. She hasn't given me a deadline (yet), but I plan to start in a week or so.
My second goal was to learn the words to Joseph Hayden's "TeDeum", a 33-page musical composition with the lyrics in Latin! Our concert was on May 7. We started rehearsals in January, and I thought there was no way in the world I would ever, ev-er, be able to sing it. Several people dropped out of the chorus because of that song, but the rest of us persevered. We had several extra practices, and we did, indeed, sing the song fairly well at the concert. Our director was pleased, and, in reality, only he and we knew how hard we worked on it. Even Hubby did not fully appreciate how hard we worked. If a song is not sung in English, he has no use for it. Afterwards, I asked how it sounded. He said he didn't know what we were singing about, I said, "Neither did we!" He said he was so involved in reading the English translation, which was provided in the program, that he didn't pay attention to the song! Thanks, Sweetie! Oh well. I know how hard I worked and feel like I accomplished something. "non con fun dar..."
If you're interested, here is a group that sings it really well.
For the record, our group does not look as polished and refined. We're just a bunch of grey-haired, small-town folks, singin' our hearts out.
Now, I need to refresh my memory and see what else I'm supposed to accomplish for the year!
Woo hoo! Crossing things off the list! That's my favorite part of achieving goals.
ReplyDeleteTime with the kiddos is always so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI know Jennee is glad you finished editing the first draft. Now the fun begins!
And congratulations for learning those lyrics in Latin. I knew you could do it!