THE PIANIST AND THE BLOGGER ...
THE PIANIST
Dear diary...I can't believe another week's gone.
It's unbelievable how the end of January is slowly creeping.
Need to think again about a few of my accomplishments since the beginning of this month.
Well, my number one accomplishment, I'm back blogging again, not every day at ridiculous early hours of the morning. I'm surprised my brain's still active after a long eight hour shift.
It's unbelievable how the end of January is slowly creeping.
Need to think again about a few of my accomplishments since the beginning of this month.
Well, my number one accomplishment, I'm back blogging again, not every day at ridiculous early hours of the morning. I'm surprised my brain's still active after a long eight hour shift.
This time I wrote something short that came into my mind while I was slowly enjoying a hot herbal tea. I knew my brain would eventually shut down, so why not write something while it was still active.
Earlier today before I went to work, Tim had an enjoyable piano class. He easily got back into the swing, practicing his scales and his three pieces for his grade 1 exam.
Before his teacher came, I asked Tim, how ready do you feel about your grade one exam?
More than ready, Tim said, full of confidence.
Wow! I thought.
In this case we need to speak to your teacher, and put you down for your exam.
Can't wait, he said.
Glad to hear that, I said as I quickly shuffled through drawers searching for Tim's ASD diagnosis in between getting my last bits and pieces ready for work before his teacher came. Apparently his teacher did say because of his ASD as long as he has proof of his diagnosis, he would have extra time on the day of the exam if needed. He could also request supervised rest breaks, alternative environments and exam aids.
I'm so proud of Tim how well he is doing. Should definitely go for his grade one exam. I feel it will give him some sense of progression and boost his confidence.
I am pleased Tim enjoys piano. Music makes him happy from the minute he gets up to the minute he goes to bed. It calms him down whether he is playing by ear, or learning a new note. His passion for music continues to move forward. Learning something new is one of his best accomplishments so far.
Since Tim was diagnosed, I have seen a positive difference in him. It's given him this sense of who he is and also receiving the right help. He has become more contented with himself and more focused with the things he enjoys doing, particularly when it comes to piano.
Earlier today before I went to work, Tim had an enjoyable piano class. He easily got back into the swing, practicing his scales and his three pieces for his grade 1 exam.
Before his teacher came, I asked Tim, how ready do you feel about your grade one exam?
More than ready, Tim said, full of confidence.
Wow! I thought.
In this case we need to speak to your teacher, and put you down for your exam.
Can't wait, he said.
Glad to hear that, I said as I quickly shuffled through drawers searching for Tim's ASD diagnosis in between getting my last bits and pieces ready for work before his teacher came. Apparently his teacher did say because of his ASD as long as he has proof of his diagnosis, he would have extra time on the day of the exam if needed. He could also request supervised rest breaks, alternative environments and exam aids.
I'm so proud of Tim how well he is doing. Should definitely go for his grade one exam. I feel it will give him some sense of progression and boost his confidence.
I am pleased Tim enjoys piano. Music makes him happy from the minute he gets up to the minute he goes to bed. It calms him down whether he is playing by ear, or learning a new note. His passion for music continues to move forward. Learning something new is one of his best accomplishments so far.
Since Tim was diagnosed, I have seen a positive difference in him. It's given him this sense of who he is and also receiving the right help. He has become more contented with himself and more focused with the things he enjoys doing, particularly when it comes to piano.
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