Tired!

Played taiko for 4 hours tonight with no break! Started out working on Kai and Heiya for upcoming Drum Camp and really worked up a sweat. I wrote an extended solo for Heiya and surprised myself by playing it in front of Janet without messing up or feeling too nervous. Yes, I've been practicing it, and the thought of faking something crossed my mind, but no, when it was time for me to solo it just slid right off my bachi. Wow, that's progress. After that I went right into my Intro class. It was about 90 million degrees today, but I decided I wanted to stick with my syllabus and teach them Strong as Cow, which is a sweaty, energy-driven drill. Fun, but a workout. They were game. And then it was time for Intermediate class. I've been pushing them and they've been keeping up and in great spirit too. We're learning a new song. They're doing great.

But I'm tired. I almost fell asleep in my dinner. Bed soon.