SuzukHammer
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I have had a trip and relocation of my residence in the last few months.
On top of that, my work had let me go (Don't worry - I knew about these plans for over 15 months. What took them so long?); and so I have also been preparing for a job search.
THe net result was a dramatic drop off in uke playing. I still bought ukes. I just didn't have time to push my practice.
On finally unpacking items, I was placing the ukes up and tuning them as I unwrapped them. I got to playing one.
And I was so damned happy to find that my playing actually seemed better than the last time I seriously was trying. I made mistakes but they sounded fine as I continued to flow.
I think my expectations had lowered because I hadn't played and therefore the music seemed sweeter and a pleasant surprise.
A 2 year old boy who lives in the new apartment complex came by to listen and I let him hold the uke and he hugged it like a puppy. He held it like a puppy 3 times (and I laughed hysterically at the sight) so I promised him I'd make him his own special dolphin makala (with crazy monkey stickers) because I know ukulele love when I see it.
On top of that, my work had let me go (Don't worry - I knew about these plans for over 15 months. What took them so long?); and so I have also been preparing for a job search.
THe net result was a dramatic drop off in uke playing. I still bought ukes. I just didn't have time to push my practice.
On finally unpacking items, I was placing the ukes up and tuning them as I unwrapped them. I got to playing one.
And I was so damned happy to find that my playing actually seemed better than the last time I seriously was trying. I made mistakes but they sounded fine as I continued to flow.
I think my expectations had lowered because I hadn't played and therefore the music seemed sweeter and a pleasant surprise.
A 2 year old boy who lives in the new apartment complex came by to listen and I let him hold the uke and he hugged it like a puppy. He held it like a puppy 3 times (and I laughed hysterically at the sight) so I promised him I'd make him his own special dolphin makala (with crazy monkey stickers) because I know ukulele love when I see it.