Lazy blogger, I am

My enthusiasm for blogging has waned because I don't think anybody is actually reading this.

Lots going on. Some new students; now I am up to 35. The spring recital is set for April 18. In addition to the solo pieces everyone is doing, there are 2 piano duets, a string trio and a band with 9 kids doing "Don't Stop Believin" (by Journey, which all these kids think is only from "Glee").  The kids are doing some really cool stuff this time around, and we don't have to follow any protocols we don't like in the format of the recital. Should be a good show (2 good shows, actually - 4:30 & 6:30).

I am going to London April 26-May 2. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to go there, and I am finally making it happen! Wish I could go for longer, but $ prohibits that. I will see "Private Lives" with Matthew Macfadyen (yes, Mr. Darcy) and Kim Cattrall (yes, from SATC).  I will take a couple of side-trips - one to Berkshire, where Jack (from my book) comes from, and 1 or 2 other places, but I haven't decided where yet. Am most excited about seeing the play, as MM is the best and most gorgeous actor on the planet.

The book is done. After a long and fruitful consultation with Aileen, who read the entire book in one day (thank you from the bottom of my heart, Aileen!) I have done an edit on the first 70 pages or so to make Lizzie more likeable. That is done, and now I will begin the arduous task of submissions to literary agents.  I still hope someone, somewhere has a connection I can utilize and will come forth (hint, hint).

I have been swimming every weekday for about 6 weeks at the local YMCA. It mostly consists of water aerobics and water pilates. I am very aggressive in the way I exercise - my body is strong and I really want to get as much as I can out of the one-hour classes. I really like it - swimming has always been my favorite exercise, and I am working hard to try to lose weight. This is the first week I have seen any weight loss, even after my persistence. I actually gained 4 lbs up until this week, and now am down just 2 from where I started 6 weeks ago. It's very frustrating and nobody has any answers for me why my body is backwards. Have been exploring many different diet plans recommended to me by various sources, but most of them require being a good cook, which I am not. So, I am considering going on a nutrition-shake type diet. I figure if I don't eat, I won't have to buy groceries and I can afford the nutrition shakes. I will start this after I return from London.