Missing blogger

Dear friends,

I have been missing from the blog world and that's a bit sad to me. On the hand, I've dedicated much of my time to playing the piano. I'd love to say I'm perfecting my craft but that would be impossible. I'm no piano prodigy. 

The piano and I go back. Way back to when I was a mere 7 years old and pushed into lessons by my mom. She would sit me in front of the piano and tell me to practice, otherwise I'd just play. I remember doing my theory homework on the ride to the lesson.

Fast forward to the summer before high school. It had been about 2 years since I had piano lessons and the church youth group was needing somebody to play for Wednesday worship. I knew that I wanted to play but didn't know how to read the charts. The pastor got me lessons and I embarked on the journey. Tons of practice, memorization, and frustration ensued. 

Breaks from the piano are pretty normal but this last break was long. About 6 years long. A year ago, I joined a band and we've been blessed with gigs all over: Dallas, Branson, Fayetteville, and naturally every where in Oklahoma, where we are based. I'm also starting to play for People's Church, which is awesome! 

While I may not be blogging much at all, I am fulfilling my purpose. I am a musician and I am happy to say that. Check me out on YouTube at esthernorinedesigns.

High Five For Friday

Who's high fiving with me?

Today I am excited about:
1- I'm out in the field job shadowing! Fun, cold!
2- I'm off early! Woohoo!
3- I'm road tripping three hours to Frisco and Plano Texas!
4- There will be a massive parrothead tailgate!
5- The COPA Reefers (aka the band) has three gigs this weekend and two of them are paid!

Please high five with me and stay tuned for Make A Difference Monday!

Linking up with Lauren Elizabeth!

High Five For Friday

Dear Bloggy friends,
Thank you for following my blog and posting sweet comments. You have been a blessing to me. I am new to the blogosphere and I'm learning something new everyday.

My top pick for this week is Chomps and Kirby being so very sweet. Try just love head scratches and belly rubs. Band practice was great on Tuesday and I think things are really coming together for Sunday's show. If you're in OKC, please consider coming to JJ's saloon on NW 10th for some good covers and a few originals.

Weight Wednesday

Time to check in. My portion control is not where it should be. I think about it but I don't take the necessary action. It must be time for action. Starting...now. I only need to lose 8 pounds. All things considered: portion control, trips out of town, beer-not too bad.

Sunday the Copa Reefers are playing at JJ's Saloon 2525 NW10th st, Oklahoma City from 2-5pm. We haven't had a gig in awhile, and I'm very excited! Practice has been good. I still need to work on my singing but the piano has been great sounding. If you pull up the band's Facebook page, there's a photo of us & I'm the only girl in the band. I'm used to hanging with the guys.

High Five for Friday: Award style

Thanks to Tabitha at The Not So Fascinating Life of Tabitha for nominating me for this prestigious award. Its fun to be recognized!

Here are the Rules for the Versatile Blogger Award:

1. Add the award to your blog.

2. Thank the person who presented it to you.

3. List seven random facts about yourself.

4. List the rules.

5. Pass the award onto seven other bloggers.

6. Inform each blogger they have won by posting a comment on their blog

Random facts about me:

1. I am excited for Christmas.

2. My favorite color is purple.

3. I have played piano for over 20 years (I'm not really old though I started young.)

4. I am allergic to chocolate but I still eat it. (I sneeze after the first tiny bite and then I'm good, usually.)

5. I have lived in Hawaii twice (different islands.)

6. I love rain and cloudy days (its comforting and reminds me of home, Portland Oregon.)

7. I am super excited to be a part of the COPA Reefers but wish we had a different name.

I really like this award because it doesn't take as much work as the Liebster Blogger award.

The Award Nominees are...

Bridget at What's Cooking in the Burbs

Ashley at Wannabe Green

Lisa at True Hope and a Future

Rachel at @totally_rachel

Jennifer at Too Goodin To Be True

Hannah at Thirsty World Designs

Melissa at The Alchemist

I picked all these blogs because I really like reading them and hope to get to know each blogger better. I am new to the blogging community and its been a pleasure getting to know everyone. Hopefully, I am entertaining enough for all you awesome people. As per my usual, here is one of my photos. Please enjoy in honor of National Taco Day, which was October 4th. I had tacos for lunch and dinner. END