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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Music-filled Sunday
Sunday was a day full of music! I took my Intermediate and High School orchestras to a church in Guebwiller, France. The church has several connections to BFA, and last summer one of the elders asked me if I could … Continue reading
Schedule
Here’s a glimpse into my life these days: Sunday morning I’m taking a trip to France with my High School and Intermediate Orchestras. We’re playing for a church service in Guebwiller. Next week I have to fit all my lessons into … Continue reading
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How’s your German?
People ask me once in a while, “So how’s your German coming? You fluent yet?” No, I’m not fluent. But I’ve made progress! Speaking is the most difficult for me right now. Some topics are easy and I can just … Continue reading
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Pray for Japan
Please pray for the people of Japan as they recover from the destruction, injury, and loss of life due to the earthquake and tsunami. Gabe, a friend from Wheaton who is now teaching at CAJ in Tokyo, describes his experience … Continue reading
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High School Retreat
On Friday, the entire BFA high school went to Lenk, Switzerland for the annual retreat. I shared a room with 15 high school girls. This was the view outside my room: Friday evening we had an icebreaker game with our small groups called … Continue reading
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Evening of Candlelight
A week and a half ago, our German 3 class put on a Candlelight Dinner for a German lady in the community. We got dressed up, served delicious food, presented our poems, played violin/piano music, and sang/danced to Roger Cicero … Continue reading
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Randomness
Last week a student asked if it was possible to play violin and cello at the same time. Naturally, I tried it out. Conclusion: I don’t have enough hands to do it. If I were an octopus, maybe it would … Continue reading
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