Libraries, Galleries, Kondi, Caramel Apple Cider, and the Congress of Vienna

Sorry for the long break. Usually spending time in the library isn't blog worthy, but I have a cute picture, so I figured I would post it.

One of the study boxes in the Central Library, where I am spending far too much time :)

I'm spending lots of time in the library right now working on my master project.  The topic is something along the lines of horn music written in Vienna in the early 19th century (which is not a nerdy topic at all).  That's where the Congress of Vienna comes in.  I just put that in the title to confuse people (although that big book on my desk is about the Congress of Vienna).  My masters project date was just released.  Unless anything changes, it will be on the 15th of May in the early afternoon. 

Last night I played a few solo natural horn pieces for a gallery opening of a friend.  It was really fun.  Who knew that solo natural horn was appropriate for art galleries?  It was a lot of fun, some of the pictures were really pretty, and there were really good olives to eat. 

School is really busy right now (another reason nothing has been written).  I have quite a few tests and presentations, and have been very stressed.  That's where Kondi comes in.  Kondi is conditioning training, which is a hilarious class that involves lots of people in a giant gym running around in circles and doing other exercise moves to bad music.  Very fun.  And good stress relief.

Florian is home.  We're playing a concert this afternoon in the church by my house.  And when mom gets here in less than a week (!!!) we're going up to the mountains for a few days of relaxation, practice, pretty mountains, and good food.  

Last weekend Brianna and I had a sleepover, watched Pitch Perfect, and tried to figure out how Starbucks makes their caramel apple cider.  As it turns out, not by melting caramels into apple cider (but that variant isn't too bad, we are pleased to report).  I plan on perfecting this recipe over the next few weeks.  And no, the Starbucks here does not have it.  

Anyway, that's all.  Until next time!