the sun just came out... literally

Let me first express to the ABC studios: YOU ARE GOING TO RUIN MY LIFE. Why can't viewers from outside the USA watch full episodes online??? This is CRAP. I want to be able to watch Grey's!

Next, my cell phone number is no longer in operation. So sad. BUT, if you have some sort of emergency and need to contact me, my new number is:

+47 46 27 15 47
The better way to contact me though is through email, facebook, or Skype. I don't want to pay for your long distance text messages or calls. So, EMERGENCIES ONLY, PLEASE.

On another note, my computer may have a virus! OH JOY! Once again, nothing in Norway has been easy. I got a link sent from a friend saying "Look at this hilarious picture of you!" And I clicked on it. DUH. I downloaded some virus killing software, but you can never be sure if it's gone. My computer is running a little slower than normal, but that may just be in my head.

Today has been a slow day. REALLY SLOW. I got up at 9. Went to school at talked to Solveig about my elective choices. Hopefully she was impressed with my organization because yesterday I didn't have a clue what I was doing. The verdict is (temporarily, of course):

Orchestra
Chamber music
Horn lessons
Horn class
Brass class
Contemporary music ensemble
Norwegian
Historical interpretation (maybe)
Audition training
Historical dance
Intonation (maybe)
Arranging/Orchestrating

So, it turns out that it isn't as terrible as I think. And only the Historical interpretation class is in Norwegian and I emailed the professor and told him I only speak English and he said I am still welcome to join the class.......... SO WE WILL SEE!

As for the rest of my day, I practiced for an hour or so. Then, I ate lunch... by myself. BOO. Then, I practiced some more. Then, I bought a cup of coffee because my caffeine with drawl is driving my NUTS. I'm always pretty tired and I'm tired of it. GIVE ME COFFEE! And now I'm here. And it's just past 2 oclock. Whaaaaat a boring day. Considering in a few hours I will probably go practice another hour.

Once again, someone has some random idea in their head that I'm a good high horn player. Do they realize how terrible my technique is when playing high? A lot of pressure and a weeny sound. I just don't get it. I trust Froydis............ but she will see soon enough. I mean, of course I'm working on it and I'm happy that it's obviously improving, but it is not COMFORTABLE yet... and who likes to do things they aren't comfortable with? But I guess I can add it to my list of things that make me uncomfortable in Norway.

Living in someone else's apartment
My visa taking some undisclosed amount of time to be issued
Playing high horn
Not having many friends
Living in a box

Anyways, I think this enough for now!

Ciao! -jo