More Adventures

So Bricklayers Foundation's live performance went really well. It was a little venue not too far from my place, there was a crowd of about 20 people, and I thought we played pretty well considering how little we'd practiced. It was great to play some old songs Ross and I wrote years ago, as well as a couple newer ones. We're gonna keep rehearsing, getting comfortable with our lineup, and hopefully performing. I'll let you know once we start climbing the pop charts.
I started giving weekly guitar lessons at a nearby school. We have two groups, one younger and one older, and about 10 kids total. It's tons of fun when they are really focused and are getting the material. I'm still working on making that kind of connection with the younger kids, but I know it'll come in time.
I read another Palahniuk book called Lullaby which I really liked, and am almost done with Catch-22 as we speak. I've received more books in the mail from Dad, not to mention awesome clothes from Ellie and Mom. Thanks so much! It's a lot easier getting rid of old socks with holes in them when I have new pairs sitting right there waiting for a chance. Honestly, it's been pretty chilly recently, but nothing I can't handle. The dogs are doing well, they don't seem to mind the weather, so who am I to complain?
Another cool recent event was a surprise birthday concert held for our very own Professor Schelle in Indianapolis. His wife Miho organized the whole thing, and it was amazing hearing about the enthusiastic response from all the composers and performers. I really wish I could have been there, but I had to teach guitar to those kids instead! Even so I sent a piece which was a lot of fun to write.
Thesis update: I've resubmitted my revised thesis and paper, and am now waiting for responses from the committee at Butler. It's been approved by one out of four, but obviously these are busy guys so I'm not going to pressure the others. Next step would be scheduling a day that I can take off work, head down to Indy, and kick butt at my oral exam.
Random note: I found Estrella beer at a liquor store nearby! This is all we drank in Barcelona, and I haven't seen it since. Now I know where to find it if I'm in the mood for a delicious beverage and perhaps even a Catalonian seance.