one, two, ready, dance

Things are not so black and white, but this little kitty that jumped on the piano keys showed up in my dream last night, and she was definitely black and white! 🎹 ねこ(がピアノ)ふんじゃった♪ その晩、夢にも出てきた白黒の子猫ちゃん(=^ェ^=) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiSZbKdL-gFvhchdfprWhutiTGkO6YvQxlqYD80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I heard mixed reviews about this one by Brené Brown for a while. My naturopathic doctor and an art therapist friend both explained to me why that is. And then both of them simply convinced me that it belongs in my library. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8oaNtrDdx1HTD5rZwN4RJz3IuHmb1h2UEtd40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I heard mixed reviews about this one by Brené Brown for a while. My naturopathic doctor and an art therapist friend both explained to me why that is. And then both of them simply convinced me that it belongs in my library. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8oSPurVU_FGRs4JLi3BJaQwi08QZxaRXUbmQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Problem solving on Saturday morning ♪ Belly button to the piano key with both feet on the ground rule 👍 It’s the never ending struggle for little pianists 🎹, but they like trying all kinds of solutions with things around the house 📚 📦 🪑 おへそと鍵盤が並列する座り方、ちっちゃいピアニストちゃん達はいつも試行錯誤です。バレリーナのこの子にはこんな設定でバッチリでした。そんな土曜の朝🌞 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChxiPGvOZ500mc6C4KEzaJeLJQc5Ri9JcH5Ong0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

COLORful days 🌈 カラフルな日々。 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChoQIxEOk7Q03MhMOJvGGio7nlBKdMlRDrRK840/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Almost (wishful) autumn 🍂 Morning walk routine 🌳 ✔ 秋ももうすぐ、かな。 まだまだ暑いので、お昼の散歩を勤務前の朝に。 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYrex3L1sIJyF0B2M6QrTUvaBSoUzGZmfKWvc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The calling. 私がやること。 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7kFbQvWn8xHDPYVvBAQMi-ZAp0lU446cxTas0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🌺 teas a-steeping 🌺 ハイビスカスのローゼルティー🫖 至福 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1x1Qrr233UOR0Xqdr6IbLZWDGUwbh0eCvi0I0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

カレンダー箱完成。夏下り坂。満足。 Box calendar — my summer invention. Ready for fall with a full tank 🌳 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgm0SOPPy8DhbWY0DcIDZxXMw8dC35S1ZXLHDE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

An accidental summer blend discovery: PEPPERMINT EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS PINE 👍 適当に混ぜたこのオイルブレンド、夏☀️な感じでお勧めです。 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cer7cyzF6uORiig2vc7TtHYUd9ykqmg4hRQQ4Y0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Vanilla! バニラ🍨 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cem-m1JLqpwPxV5iE79Jr1JciL6fvG0e6hJows0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

「はいはい」 81810 💫 https://www.instagram.com/p/CeXUFyBFLgSDfXvw47-7X4Gxp-M-oTgMDAKd4A0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

2021-2022 in a nutshell. The sun shines and rain falls on all fertile lands. Be the sun, be the rain, be the planter for the littles. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEJHTQLxDB30Zz-pBeF8TwXFeF3cOJUJRALNU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

4.1.2022 #ravenclaw #omen #momandpop https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb1gQPouFvHB15IeyR5yNuCK5tkbEN8fiRyQBw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

My days are filled with students make the teacher moments, but this one this morning is going to be one of my memorable ones. Slowing down is best when practicing a difficult passage, and it is easier said than done. In the moment of inspiration, this was our conversation: “It’s like writing a letter to a very important person. If you were writing a letter to your favorite friend, would you hurry up and scribble your words, or would you slow down and try using your best handwriting?” “Slow down and do my best handwriting, …ESPECIALLY if I’m using a pen!” “That’s so true! When you play slowly, it’s like writing a very important letter to your brain with a PEN, it gives you time to think and it really helps you learn.” I’ll take my own advice when I sit for my ||:practice:|| ♪ いつも生徒さんから学ぶ日々を送っていますが、今朝のピアノレッスンでのこの会話は印象に残りました。 難しい箇所を練習する時はゆっくりと弾くのが効果的ですが、それを実践する習慣はなかなか付きづらいのが現状。 私: 「ゆっくり練習は、大切な人にお手紙を書いている様なものだよ。大好きな友達にお手紙書く時、雑に書く？それともゆっくり丁寧に書く？」 生徒さん: 「ゆっくり丁寧に書く、特にペンで書く時‼️」 私: 「そうだよねー❗️だから練習する時ゆっくりと弾くのは自分の脳に大切なメッセージを「ペン」で書いてるのと一緒だよー。じっくり考える時間が出来るから覚えられるよね。」 https://www.instagram.com/p/CauvtmdpUvflArHQ6AhOkWXrbJScOh7-GzgQpw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Whoever first thought of drying and roasting these coffee cherries and dared to drink the steamy black liquid, thank you. This one from Honduras tastes so good. コーヒーの実を乾燥させて焙煎して真っ黒な飲み物を作って飲んだ最初の人、ありがとう。ホンジュラスのこのカップとても美味です☕️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CafFyRiFtLkmPuC5lCe8sfQsq1pYpF3fEdPyHw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Every Friday, this little house cat sits on that spot to see me off as I head home for the day. She/He knows it’s my weekend. TGIF! 金曜日の最後のピアノの生徒さん宅から帰る時にいつもそこで見送ってくれる猫ちゃん。週末間近のサインです。 https://www.instagram.com/p/CaJFsGslHMmkepGrHGWVAWVqL69hxin-qXftJ40/?utm_medium=tumblr