World of Ingi: October 2005

Sunday, October 30, 2005

Waiting game begins.

Well yesterday I sat for my piano exam. I'm glad it's over but it's just so difficult to know if it was up to the standard the examiner expects. It's seven years since my last exam so I can't remember what they expect. Looks like I'll have a nice anxious wait until Thursday or Friday to find out. I was content with how I went, didn't freez up and go blank which I thought might be the case, so that was a big positive. Did fluff afew things up that I am frustrated about, but thats life. Glad it's over and you'd think I'd give piano playing a rest after being on it for so many hours a day for the past few months, but no I have been playing all morning all the songs I had forgotton about while I learnt my exam pieces to death. My exam books are safely stacked at the bottom of the pile now, hopefully forever, but we'll wait and see.

cheers,

Ingrid:)

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Welcome little Wilson

Congtraulations to my 2nd family the Wilsons who welcomed a 3.5km baby into the world today.
Congratuations Dad Dave, and Mum Cath, Uncle Jeff, Grandma Jeanette, Grandpa Ken Great Great Aunty Betty and especially the lovely Aunty Jacqui!!

:)

News Update: She has been named Stephanie Jean Wilson.

Saturday, October 22, 2005

The P word.

Me and the piano.

The 'P' word I should be doing is Playing the Piano, the 'P' word I am doing is Procrastinatng. Oh to be a student again. That's what a Blogs are for hey Megan, Kath:P. Great way to avoid doing more important things :)

Anyway Amanda has kindly lent me her digital camera for the time being so I am having a lot of fun with it. Mum learnt how to use it very quickly so took a few shots of me playing the piano. Oh the concentration, looks like I'm really playing hey! The songs called "play random notes for the camera".

Today was relaxing. Although I did get caught in the rain when I went for a run. Wasn't planning on doing any sprints today but was kinda forced into it when the hail appeared. Knackered me. Mum's so sweet, she had a hot bath ready for me when I got home. Must say thanks to the 4wd, BMW, Volvo drivers along the Boulevard who made sure they avoided pot holes when passing me (not)! Not that it made much difference, I was soaked through anyway.

Oh yeah, I should mention the gig last night. Thanks to those who came along, it was great to have some cheers from down the back!! The night was a lot of fun. Our next gig at the moment is late November, but we might try find an open Mic night to visit before then. We've had some bad luck though as the two open mic nights we have played at so far have shut down. :( So we'll have to have a look around.

ok, back to practicing.

cheers,

Ingrid:)

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Ups and Downs.

Life has a way of reminding us that the ups nor downs don't last for long. So far, this has been a pretty topsy turvy week. Monday was the best day I’ve had in a while. The kids and staff at school were a dream, the kids learnt and I had fun, which is the perfect combo. The afternoon got better when Megan and I wrote our first song together and the more I think about the song, the more I like it and can’t wait to share it on friday night with everyone that is coming to the gig. Song writing usually is a solitary experience for me so it’s great to have created something with Megan. I am really hoping this is only the start and we keep writing together in the true meaning of Synergy!!

Now onto the rest of the week so far. Schools have been a nightmare. We get a new timetable at each school during week 3 of the term. Yesterdays had so many changes. I had to deal with angry teachers, confused kids, and they had to deal with me in a sleep deprived state (but what’s new, I always have my best friend the V drink), not a good combo. Today got slightly better until I got to my Wednesday school and was told school photos were on. Ich, I nearly walked out on the school but reminded myself to be professional and try to figure it all out. Anyway the kids all got taught, and I stayed sane.

The evening didn’t improve too much as I had my piano lesson with my teacher. My exam is in 10 days time and the lesson went pretty poorly. She thinks I am doing the exam in a bit of a rush, but I figure out why wait. I’ll try and get through it now, but if not there is always April. I am busting to chuck away the grade 6 pieces and open a brand new grade 7 book. That is THE best part about exams. Sorta like the feeling of chucking uni notes in the bin after an exam. Anyway I’ll give it my best and see what happens.

I was in a pretty despondent mood when I got home but when it started to rain I thought I’d check in on a favourite past time, running in the rain. So I decided to revisit the Eaglemont Hills to relieve a bit of tension. Feeling on top of the world now.

Anyway I thought I’d use the blog for a whinge, ah much better now.

Cheers,

Ingrid:)

Monday, October 17, 2005

Time for another photo to celebrate a lovely day

Me and my guitar.

Today was a lovely day. Just one of those days when everything seems to click. The kiddies at school today were all in the mood to have fun and play music. That's what it is all about!!!

In the afternoon Meags and I had a practice so we are all set for the gig on Friday night. We, as usual, got distracted from what we were meant to do but today it was in a creative way, instead of the normal chit chat about life kinda way. ANYWAY, today was a landmark for us as we co-wrote a song for the first time as a duo!! We usually just write alone and then teach eachother what to play, but today was our first truly joint piece of creative work. Everything flowed nicely and we will be performing it right away on Friday night!!

cheers,

Ingrid;)

Saturday, October 15, 2005

NO more Crazy Frog Please!

This morning while I got my weekly music video clip fix I was horrified to see that there is now another crazy frog song in the top 40!! Noo…………..My morning improved when the next clip was Pete Murrays new clip though, what a legend.

At school kids are still wanting to learn the Axel F Crazy frog song, driving me nuts. So I guess in the next few weeks I will be hassled to teach them this new stupid frog song. Joy.

Two weeks precisely until I sit my piano exam. I’m starting to get pretty nervous, but I’m feeling a bit better about it.

Also Megan and I are playing Next Fridy night at a local event called Friday Night Live. Details are at our band blog

Off to enjoy to lovely day

Cheers,

Ingrid.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

NSC Hanger

Well l I've officially decided to become a Northcote Social Club Hanger. What a live music venue!
I love it. Tonight I saw the lovely Jodi Martin peform. She was awesome. Great voice, great songs, and even throws in a stand up comic/story telling skit while she tunes her guitar between songs. She has it all. Or I should say she complemented the venue quite nicely. My ideal type of night is seeing some live music, being able to SIT down and being in a SMOKE free room with beer at under $3 a pot. Big tick to all three.

cheers,

Ingrid:)

Monday, October 10, 2005

Half Birthday!!

Well it’s a very very happy half birthday to me!!

Wow, 6 months has flown. Here are some changes since I turned 23.

6 months ago Now

1)ThenBlogless NowHave a blog

2)ThenJobless NowHave a job

3)ThenPoor due to condition number 2 Now Not as poor due to condition number 2

4)ThenBand name less NowBand is called Synegy

5)ThenAttatched Now Single

6)ThenWas a cricket player NowNo longer a cricket player

7)Thenhad a vintage april 2005 phone NowHave a Vintage 1997 phone

8) ThenHad a brother in the coutry NowHave brother living outside the country

And some consistenciess

1) Am still at home

2) Am still in love with my guitar

3) Still watch Kath and Kim way too often

cheers,

Ingrid:)

Saturday, October 08, 2005

Fruit

3 girls + 2 guitars + soprano saxophone + tuba + electric guitar + trumpet + drums add a bit of rock + acoustic style= FRUIT.

Tonight I saw the most awesome three piece female band I have encountered. For three girls on stage they made a lot of music, and used a lot of instruments!!

Didn't really know anything about them before the gig tonight, but have since become a big fan.

cheers,

Ingrid:)

Sunday, October 02, 2005

Seeing the world, locally

What a lovely day. I went down to Junction oval today to see the Vic cricket boys take on the World team. Since the Ashes (as with many others I"m sure) I've been in awe of Freddy Flintoff the cricketer, and the person. Seeing him in person today has made my opinion of him leap even higher. I was disapointed he didn't play in the game today, but his demeaner around the team and around the crowds was lovely to watch. He had a hit in the nets with half the crowd watching during the lunch break and I was lucky enough to squeeze in directly behind him for the perfect view. He just takes everything in his stride and it would be hard to fluster him. Although his quick glances up to the crowd as he walked back to take his stance and did reveal a little bit of uncertainty in his eyes about the attention he was receiving. He deserves the title of best player in the world at the moment, and I hope it stays that way for a while. He's just such a gentlemen, he doesn't stuff around with the fans, gives them a wink, a chat, or an autograph. But if he's got a job to do, or needs to focus on his game he doesn't tease them or snob them, he just runs on by to get on with his responsibilities.

I do also love Kevin Pieterson. I think the media are too harsh to highlight his flamboyancy and wrongly label it arrogance. He's just a boy loving playing cricket. He's the first bloke to pat a teammate on the back, give a few words of encouragement, and celebrate a wicket. Same with Freddy, I think they compete to who gets there first. These two guys are the reason England have the ashes, and all I can say is bloody good on them as they deserve everything that comes their way. It was great to see them up close in person today, along with Lara's swagger, Dravid's class, and Aktars -hmm don't know what to call it really, it goes from nuffynes, to being a fool, to a great bloke all withing the same 30 minute period.

cheers,

Ingrid:)

: Name: Ingi; Location: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

I am a recent Behavioural Science Graduate and currently thinking of going back to uni for a primary dip ed. I love sport but am a retired player and just a sideline fan now. I have an obsession with music and a love mucking around on the guitar, bass, piano and more recently the drum kit. I teach kids the Keyboard/piano at primary schools and enjoying seeing them improve.

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