music, therapy, and me

I spent the last several days immersed in the world of music therapy in a place other than my home region. It was interesting and very nice as well. If you've been reading posts lately, you know that I region hopped over to the Western Region conference because it was close to home and I could get an economical conference experience (staying with Mom and Dad, using Mom's car, etc...). I am happy to report that my part of the conference is over, and I am ready to move on into the synthesis portion of my conference experience. Conference attendance is always a bit challenging for me. I spend half the time wanting to talk to someone and the other half of the time chafing under the requirement of being close to everyone. It always takes a bit of time to get my conference persona ready, and I usually skip out on several events because I need to get away. This conference was at a good pace and speed for me. I didn't feel obligated to go to the business meetings - not my region ...

So, I completed a week's worth of reading this week - on to a GREAT dessert! My next reward is a book from Amazon.com. I'll need to go shopping in about a month. I ordered checks the other day, and they only sent me 25. I guess I didn't look carefully at the order, but I was REALLY excited about the price! That shows me. My cat is enjoying her new climber, a hand-me-down from my sister whose cat died 16 years ago. Bella seems to like looking down on me. Aaah, cats!   I really need to move back towards the West Coast. Visiting home two weeks ago emphasized how much I miss the attitudes, the opportunities, and the whackos that live out there. (I'm totally talking about family members, all!) Kansas is fine, but things out here have not gone as planned, so I am ready to escape from the Midwest in favor of more sunshine, beaches, and mountains. How do I ever leave? It simply boggles the mind, doesn't it? I am getting started on some songwriting adventures ...