Final Stage and the Coming Back...

Final stage and the coming back…

Well, my last days at Pilsen were full of enjoyment and sadness. It was amazing that even at this final stage I was still learning and still knowing better my piano. But it was sad to say goodbye to this magical experience. My last class, which took place on Friday with Dr. Greene, was so interesting as I learned more important things that I am sure will help me to improve more my playing. Dr. Greene is also a very good pianist that knows tons about music and piano. I was so lucky of taking this class with him. I think I was very lucky and blessed of being here at IMAP, as it definitely was a once in a lifetime experience.

Saturday was full of goodbyes. It was my last time chatting at the cafeteria with my friends. My last time being at the Music House or New Conservatory. The last time visiting the mall. The last time practicing. The last concert. The last dinner. The last gelato cone. The last walk along downtown, talking, joking and laughing in front of the old conservatory. It was the end of one cycle, but I can feel it was also the beginning of a new period in my life. The beginning of my fight to be a better musician, the best that I can possible be. That day was a long day. After saying goodbye to an amazing month in the Czech republic, I spent the night packing and preparing to my coming back.

So, I thought my coming back was not going to be hard. I expected flying the 16 hours and being home enjoying my family. But it happens that it was a longer trip than I expected. I depart from Pilsen at 3:00am, as my flight Prague-Amsterdam was taking place at 7. When I was in Amsterdam, I found out that my next flight to Houston was cancelled. Thus, I was obliged to stay one day in Amsterdam. At the beginning it was not so bad. I was in Amsterdam with everything paid! One whole day! But when I went to pick my luggage, it was not there. ( I think my luggage love traveling as it keeps getting lost). However, I was not in the mood to handle this. I was at that point with cero hours of sleep, no luggage, and very far away from home. Now, I must admit, I regret my decision back there in Amsterdam so much because I went to my hotel and spent there the day instead of getting to know something of Amsterdam. But what is done is done. I spent there my day, sleeping, watching tv, talking with my family, and foolish crying. I think now I still have to much to mature. I was crying when I was supposed to be laughing and enjoying. But again, what is done is done. So the next day, fortunately, I started my coming back. This time with no stops. And although, it was a tired trip, I was so happy at the end, as my family and friends were waiting for me at the airport. How much I missed them! How happy I was of seeing them all again!