Scattered Thoughts From A Maryland Cottage

Scattered Thoughts From A Maryland Cottage
The Yin and Yang of Thankfulness
Showing posts with label NJ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NJ. Show all posts

Monday, April 4, 2011

Bucket List - My Personal Best! Don't Forget To Breathe!

The Bucket List
days are whirling by and it's April in the school year already!
students will be graduating, files are completed, reports done,
I'm at my second job 4 months, my new place 1....
how does that happen?
so I now have a new bucket list... because Life is always on the move...and I seem to be too!

to take a luxurious milk bath

to make a list of movies I want to see
and watch them!

  1. Black Swan
  2. Hop
  3. Pirates of the Carribean - new
  4. The King's Speech
  5. The Fighter  
visit local wineries and try different wines with friends


save spare change and see what it adds up to by the end of the year
       



volunteer at a animal rescue
play in the sand

relax and take time for me - get a massage once in a while

investigate and try becoming more of a vegan
shout out to my friends "You're The Best!"
(my friend Bobbie "Favorite Teacher of the Year Award")
go to a Maryland beach

try 3 new flavors of ice cream
my favorite is coconut choclate chip at Hoffman's in Westminster,MD (home-made)
go apple picking and make pies with my kids
(we did it when they were little - time to do it as adults :))
spend some time in Cape May, NJ

There are other things on my list and of course I'll add more. That's what makes Life fun. I'm also open to suggestions and would love to hear ideas you have .... what's on your list? 
go fly a kite?
 

Monday, July 26, 2010

ROCKIT! Have You Heard of it? Music On The Edge!


Rockit For Kids gives young musicians an instant opportunity to play Rock & Roll with their peers, bringing them together to perform live as an accomplished band. The program helps young musicians fulfill their dreams of playing with a live band on stage in a professional environment.


Each week for 6 weeks, students attend a 55-minute band class with specialized instructors. The end result is a well-orchestrated ensemble of young rockers who perform live concerts in front of a packed audience. This year, the group’s founder, Bruce Gallipani, is celebrating five years of live performance.
I know this because my cousin Jack has performed with Rockit
and their performances are unbelievable!
It's an outlet for talented kids who have an interest in rock, metal, music -  to learn, practice and perform in an environment that encourages them in so many ways. They have imput, laugh, play music, share experiences and then are able to show this wide range to an an enthusiastic audience in a theatre.
Jack Rose - 12 
The audience is filled with children and adults, who have come to see the awe-inspiring performance given by these young stars. It’s here that passion and style is ignited and the dreams of these children become reality. Registration is open to guitarists, drummers, vocalists, bassists, keyboardists, and brass and string players. Strong voices reach out, guitar and keyboard solos. Awesome drumming.  All at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ. I was thrilled to be there and hope there willl be more programs like this around the country. Not every kid is into sports, some are into both!