time of our lives

We have exactly a month left in Niger. Everything we do now is the last time, so everything is bittersweet.

So I'm weepy. Good bye, good bye, and good bye.

Among some of the lasts this week: The end of American Idol, Season 7. David Cook, my dear, go kick some guitar playing butt in the music industry. I haven't been able to get enough of your gorgeous voice and raw emotion, although my family will tell you they have had too much of it. I will miss the weeky dose. I know what it's like to live one's dream. It happened to me. Good bye sports class, it was so sad to have the last class in our trainer's packed-up house. The class has been a weekly highlight for the two years I've been here. I really need her voice to come on the iPod every once in a while (between David Cook songs) and say "hold in them abs."  Stefan, you were Mr. Personality during your first piano recital yesterday. The biggest round of applause went to a six-year-old boy who has only been playing five months and pulled off Beethoven. Final bows all aournd.
 
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7 responses to “time of our lives”

  1. MoscowMom Avatar

    Enjoy it!!! I can only imagine how we’ll feel in our last month when the time comes to leave Russia…
    I was wondering if I might be able to have you bring me a cool necklace? I’ve admired some in pictures on your blog. I love beads and silver… I could send a check to your US bank account… Wiling to spend up to $60 for something interesting… You have such an eye for what is beautiful.
    I know you told me before, but I can’t find where it’s written–when do you guys get here? We’re in the US for a little over five weeks, returning the first week of August.

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  2. Amy in Malaysia Avatar

    Hmm…I wonder if I will be sad and retrospective when it is down to one month left in KL??? Probably not!

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  3. MamaLana Avatar
    MamaLana

    At first it seems you’ll never get settled and then suddenly you have just one month left! Ah, the Foreign Service Life! Your First Post might well be the dearest and most special; mine was. Congratulations your outstanding young pianist. I know that Grandfather Misha must be very, very proud! Way to go, Stefan!! Happy packout, you guys. Smooches.

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  4. Mom Avatar
    Mom

    Do you mean that our 6 year old was the one to get all that applause? Oh my gosh! At least I will be able to hear him play at Valerie’s. All the talent in Peter’s family and your grandparents should show up someplace. Stefan will get an extra hug from this Grammie!

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  5. Mom Avatar
    Mom

    How are all your help taking this move. Will you be able to replace them in Moscow?
    I was also happy to see David Cook win and I’m not one that watches Idol that much.
    I am crying for you too as it must be very hard to leave your post, but this will be your life and it will be very hard to move.

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  6. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    Stefan was great! Now that he’s going to Russia, he’ll need keep piano playing ~ who knows, he might end being your “retirement” plan LOL.

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  7. Kathy Moore Avatar
    Kathy Moore

    Oh! Those last lasts! I learned what heartstrings were when we moved. How lucky that you are a grown up who can keep in touch with all the wonderful folks you have met! I know you are savoring every moment! Can’t wait to see you in Portland!!

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