Hello ladies. Ireland was fantastic, I learned a few new tunes and played in more sessions this year than I did last year (fiddle). There was another harpist there this year and we chatted and swapped tunes and now I'm thinking of getting a harp teacher up the the Boghill Centre for next year. It might be worth it if there are going to be two of us again!
The life shake-up is that I found out that my husband wants a divorce. I am doing OK, but am determined not to let this set me back (my first divorce set back my harping by a couple of years, Lucy will remember).
Yes I am heartbroken, betrayed, devastated, but I must believe that there is a opportunity around the corner. And there is. It looks like I'll be moving to Ireland for a year or so. This is going to be an adventure, one I must have on my own.
Heartbroken for you! What do they say about "life is what happens when you are busy making other plans"! Ugh- will be keeping you close in thoughts and prayers and know you will be ok, though probably NOT right away...the harping has to help with the healing, and the potential of more than one of you and playing together, may end up being huge. And moving to Ireland for awhile! What a dream! Good luck, blog buddy- hope I get to meet you in person one day!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I can use all the good thoughts I can get. Would love to meet you some day as well!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I read the subject and felt that it was either late-in-life pregnancy (!) or divorce. :(( . So extremely very sad for you, of course, but look at you, moving to Ireland and finding new adventures. Wish we could all bring our harps over and cheer you up. As you move through anger, sadness and all the rest of the stages that come, go, and come again, I really do hope you keep harping, Andee. Will there be gigs in Ireland to look forward to? More contact with other harpists? We all know you can rise above this mess and shine even brighter. Much love from New Hampshire!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pamela! The winter is quiet-ish on the west coast of Clare, but I will only be a couple miles from the pub and there will be a weekly session (at least). It's usually run by Paul Dooley who is both a harpist and a fiddler (he doesn't bring the harp to sessions though). So, that's cool. There will be other people around and other things going on which I should be able to get to as well. I will keep harping and keep posting on this blog. I've got to stay positive!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, oh. Words fail me. Pam and Shadow have said the important things, and better than I could. I am so glad you have somewhere to go in Ireland and I only wish I was there to give you a big hug. I know your life is going to be very disrupted but I hope this will be a quiet corner that feels safe and homey to retreat to. Lots of love.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be. Thank you and you can always come visit me! Big hugs.
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