Orchestra

Thursday my sister had a zone concert. She's in middle school and it's where various elementary (6th graders), her middle school and my old high school get together and play. Last year was her very first zone concert and my last concert. We got to play together so to speak and it was a very special moment. 

Watching her play, and my high school friends play was surreal. It was the first time I'd been there without actually playing at the concert. For 7 years I played. And now I'm done with that part of my life, and watching them play, I really wish I wasn't done with it. I wanted nothing more than to put on my button up shirt and slacks and sit down and play my violin. 

I miss the music I was able to play, I miss being able to leave life aside and just focus on the music. I will always love classical music, I will always be proud to say I was that kid that was in Orchestra from sixth grade to the very end of high school. 

I still remember each and every single one of my concerts. They all hold a special place in my heart because they helped me when I needed help. 

I will make my kids play an instrument and hopefully if I do my job right, I'll be able to make them fall in love with it so that they don't hate it. 

But for now I'll continue watching my sister play and enjoy it. I know she enjoys it as well. And appreciates it. And that makes me happy.