OK -- so the plan was to pass my board certification exam (woohoo- did that on May 10), then ramp up practice for a small concert in the Chicago area in late June, help the kids and my professor DH finish their hectic semesters, and begin my job hunt.

Remember whooping cough? Did you know that most adults need a booster, and if your last tetanus booster was, oh, 14 years ago, you wouldn't have received a pertussis booster with it? (They've since changed this).

On May 15, I got flat-on-my-back sick, and have relapsed just in time for vacation. I'm on my second antibiotic, and I'm sure I'll mend, but I could use some prayers and good thoughts. I can't sing --- at all -- at a time I should be working on nuance and stamina for my program. I'm also not in any shape to interview. Actually, many music therapy interview involve working with clients, which I shouldn't do until I know I'm not contagious.

It's slowing me down. And I'm not patient! But, I'm trying to make the most of the time. Studying my music, reading, doing some brainstorming and self-inventory to assist me in my job search, and spending time playing games and hanging out with my kids and DH.

Fortunately, we're in a lovely vacation home, and I can take a nap on the porch while listening to the waves lap the edge of the lake.
I walked along the lake today and, if things go well, will make time for an easy bike ride tomorrow.

Fashion? Keeping it simple -- and that's OK!