The weather is becoming much warmer these days, although tomorrow will be colder again. But not as cold as it HAS been.

I need a break from life.

My arms are very sore. Too much playing.

The Shostakovich in orchestra is going fairly well, at least for me. The solos are HARD, but I'm making it. Had rehearsal with the principal bass player yesterday for the second solo in the first movement. Went well.

It is becoming very clear that when Mutzi is not pregnant and has pretty much recovered from surgery, she is a very spirited, playful, funny cat. She's also been following me and Liza around - this morning I walked out of my room and saw her sitting outside the bathroom, waiting patiently for Liza to finish her shower. Very cute.