BUT...I have my neti pot here, an actual bed, humidifier, etc. So hopefully I'll actually kick this thing soon. I also came back to a house bedecked and lighted, and am enjoying listening to some holiday music (and watching Home Alone). I'll hopefully be all better to sing at a holiday party this weekend for Loveland Opera Theater, and need to practice my behind off to memorize Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte. My schedule from now through early April actually looks pretty full- at least when it comes to performances, auditions, and competitions. Lots of recitative to learn...which is more difficult than the actual musical numbers.
And meanwhile must finally take care of mundane tasks like getting my car registered here. Good thing I got all of my Christmas gifts in Paris, so I don't have to deal with malls or crowds here!
It's always difficult to come back from a big trip and maintain the momentum and excitement from being abroad and working with new colleagues. Since I'm also "new" to Denver, as a professional singer, I actually have to do the same thing here as in Paris, in the way of seeking out new mentors and potential bosses, find opportunities to sing, and create a name for myself. I'm going to register for some actual French classes, and hopefully find a new yoga studio. I won't be wandering around, taking pictures of Gothic cathedrals, but Colorado is a pretty great place to be, and I should use this blog as an excuse to take some nice pictures! I continue to mess around with my website (www.ruthlcarver.com), and need to plan a new recording for sometime in the spring...so there's lots to work on, and I'm glad that music is what I get to spend all day thinking about.
