666, Too many rehearsals, and a love letter from Dresden

So, it seems like we might just have made it safely to the end of an epically long week. First there were concerts.The 6th symphony program of the season was cheekily titled "The Sixth Sense" and we played Beethoven's 6th and Sibelius 6th but none of this rather creepy/inappropriate numerology seemed to really bother anybody.Then I schlepped myself to Leipzig for a marathon of rehearsals,lessons, and a concert/exam
(Stravinsky!Schubert!Bach! Brahms!...Migraine!)

After that I hopped right back on the train back to Hamburg for a new project this morning.Then the weather messed with our minds and played nasty tricks ... It was spring and everything was warm and lovely and optimistic-and then it snowed and it wasn't anymore. Another highlight was a letter we got from our friends at the Oberlandesgericht Dresden who you might remember from previous posts about our various attempts at civil marriage. (which you can read about here and here) Anyhow, in a rather round about way of congratulating us, they sent us a 50 Euro fine. Apparently, once you start THE PROCESS, there are no backsies.You can't just go to Cyprus and get married on your own just because you feel like it. (or they make it impossible etc. etc.) Very classy Dagmar! next time a Hallmark card will do just fine.

And so, I am currently much in need of a stiff drink, exotic vacation, or some sort of nice therapy where they let you paint or play the xylophone in a sunny room or just hang out and talk to farm animals...or all of the above. Have a wonderful weekend!