Peter and the Wolf

My main purpose in posting this is so that I will have it handy.


I really like the story of Peter and the Wolf. One, I like Russian music, but I love how Prokofiev tells the story musically. I enjoy the musical conversations. I'm not fond of the fact that Peter ignore his Grandfather's warning, but the rest is great.

Well several years ago I found this copy of the story in book form by Vladimir Vagin at the library. I think I have mentioned before that I am rather particular in my art appreciation. I love Vladimir Vagin's art work. It is beautiful and I am always amazed a the detail. We checked it out from the library so many times it was laughable. I finally bought it. It is one of the kids's most asked for books at reading time. At the end of the book, Vagin included the musical themes of each character, and I always have to sing those too. So they know the story, they are familiar with the toons, but they don't get to hear the whole thing very often. Hence this link with Leonard Berstein and the New York Philharmonic.

SLOW DOWN

I finally broke. Last Sunday I collapsed into a crazy, stressed-out mess of uselessness - The closest thing I have ever come to a real emotional breakdown. I'm not sleeping; I'm depressed and overwhelmed; I am constantly getting sick. I'm not eating right or exercising; I'm not even reading my scriptures. I keep thinking it will get better as spring comes, and after I get these few classes done and get my application for my student teaching turned in. I can make it, but I can't let up; I have to keep going at the same pace (or just a tad faster). But I just cant push anymore. I'm snappy to the kids and way too impatient - it's not their fault, and they don't understand why I'm acting this way. I'm neglecting their education. I am on the verge of tears most of the time. If I keep this up for another year, I will ruin my family, or at least severely harm our relationships. So Jonny and I have decided to push back my graduation date another term; from May '12 to Dec '12. So this past week I tried to catch up on my sleep; not an easy thing to do when you are used to not sleeping. But I already feel better; the weight is lightened. I like the idea of being done with school in a year, but not at the cost. My gut tells me that I can't afford to neglect my health for another year. I feel as though I have been going at a turtle's pace already; well now it will be a snail's pace. But I will finish. There are more things I need to say no to and get them off my queue. I need to make sure I am teaching my kids the right lessons.

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