Saturday

This morning was the final band practice before the half term break and tonight it is the band disco ... a freebie for players, siblings, parents and grandparents to thank them for their effort and support, and to get the children together to build friendships without playing music. It will be a good night and I will hear all about it but this is the one event I don't go to - the flashing disco lights are a trigger for migraines, so I leave them to it!

I actually played at practice this morning, and realised just how out of practice I am! Stamina, or lack of it, was the main issue but at least I didn't have any pain in my eyes and I managed the range of notes played today. I haven't played with the band for a while so it was good to get back to the actual playing side rather than doing the admin, sorting, and teaching. On the teaching side of things, quite a few parents are aware that I plan to start teaching again and have asked me for a place for their child. I have a waiting list before I start!

On the way home I stopped in at the Tesco Express to pick up some more bread and eggs. I have everything else in and now will only need to do a quick shop mid week for some fresh vegetables. It's working out to be a cheap month for food.

I feel really sleepy now so I may have to have a nap to get me through the rest of the day. I'm staying in tonight and a friend may be coming round for an hour or so - it's not a firm arrangement and it all depends on how she feels - but one way or the other I think I will be having an early night.