Now what do I do?

So I got the first draft of book 1 done. In the last 20 pages, things really took shape and a lot of doubt I had was removed. I'm 79 pages into the first edit. Yesterday, I was with Colby, and I described what the story is and he proceeded to go on for 15 minutes about what he didn't like. Bear in mind 2 things - I asked him for and very much value his opinion - he hasn't actually read any of it, I've just told him the story in detail. He had several things to say and I realized he had some very good points, and now I don't know what to do. I thought I had it figured it out, but he pointed out a lot of weaknesses in my ideas. Shit.

My most gifted student had to drop lessons this week. I was very bummed about it. She's been with me for 2 years and I really like her and her family. She's a brilliantly talented singer and she works hard. And I know from experience that they almost never come back. But I know I have taught her a lot and she will take that with her wherever she goes next. I will watch her rise. Someday, she will be on Broadway.

Watched the very disturbing and frustrating Criminal Justice II (BBC crime drama) all week. Was lovely to see some new Matthew Macfadyen material (even though he was doing some disturbing stuff); the acting was spectacular and I am fast becoming a fan of Sophie Okonedo. But the show itself was badly written.

Also, got to see Ricky Gervais on the season premiere of The Graham Norton Show. Ricky is hysterical, and there is no better laugh on the planet! When I was in Nebraska, I listened to the first season of the Ricky Gervais Show (the podcast) and it was quite funny. And I truly loved Extras.

Got my taxes done. Took me and Colby 7 hours yesterday, but I am getting a small refund (almost enough to cover the cost of TurboTax, woohoo). What a relief to have that out of the way.

Minneapolis got 2 inches of snow on Thurdsay. ROFL! They're all complaining - why do they live there if they hate snow? I don't get it.

My sis-in-law recently told my Mom, "I don't know how you were ever with that man," meaning my Dad. My friends who have met both my parents can't understand how they were ever a couple either! ROFL!