Before and After

Nigel was looking like a wookie, so we finally took him to the groomer.
Before....

After...


There's been a before and after for the Smo household as well. We predict that this year will bring exciting new changes for us, so our minds have been racing ever since the starting of this new year.

I am almost done with my thesis, and just finishing up the analysis portion of it... yes, I am still working on that. Yes, I am a complete retard when it comes to writing an analytical essay. And yes, it was confirmed that I was a complete retard when I had to throw out the first ten pages of my thesis. I cannot wait until this is over, because I have ideas for a new piece.

I started up my piano studio in January, and so far so good. My students are great, and although I started when I was four, teaching my youngest students and seeing how well they are doing always amazes me.

As for little things, B and I went to GG Park yesterday w/Nigel and my sister. The weather was gorgeous, tons of people out, and we traveled back in time when we saw the roller skaters out with their enormous speakers. When we lived in SF, I think we took GG park for granted. This time, we walked a fair ways, B spotted an eagle, and we got some sun. We had a great time, but afterwards, we were tired, hungry, grumpy, and nonfunctional. It was a good night sleep for all...