It was nice to see you yesterday. I want to hear what you decide to do about Longy, so please keep me in the loop.
Yesterday I wanted to tell you things that would encourage you and help you see your full potential. I'm not sure if I conveyed this. In other words, I think that whether or not you go to Longy, you are ready to be a rock star. I think you already have what it takes and I think Longy can help shape your rock-star-ness. You are in a win-win situation - if you choose to go, you will have more instruction on the cello. If you choose not to go, you will be launched into the music world and thrive because of your ability, attitude, vision, composition, and heart. Just like so many people I see here in NYC (and your dad!) - they find something they want and they go all-out for it. They thrive, they succeed, and they inspire others - not because they are better than everyone else, but because of their unique vision and passion.
Also, can you send me a link or two of what your dad is doing?
(The last line makes sense because we had talked about my dad's different music projects when we had dinner.)
I texted him back something like, "B, it was great to see you yesterday. Thanks for all your help. I sent the deposit into Longy but I still don't know if I'll go. Hope you are getting some rest."
Then several days later I actually answered his email:
Dear B,
Thank you again for this email. It really means a lot!! I promise to keep you in the loop about longy, etc.
And then included three links to musical projects my Dad has done.
So that was four days ago-- I haven't heard back from him and that's OK. Since I answered his email by text AND email, I think the ball is in his court. I'm going to be in his area in about a month, the last week of may and the last week of june, and so I'll probably let him know about that in maybe 2 weeks.
IN OTHER NEWS, one of my best friends, whose husband is a PR genius, offered to do a PR campaign for me for FREE to help me with my tutoring business. SO EXCITING!!!!!
OMG, thank you to anyone who actually read this massive update. I hope you are all having beautiful weekends!
