This coming Saturday, in the wee hours of morn, I’m boarding a plane for New York City.
The reason?
Hold onto your hats: Husband is singing at Carnegie Hall!
WHOA!!!
To answer the probing questions you haven’t asked yet, it all started about a year ago…
For context, you need to know that Husband and Son are part of a local group called ProMusica. Son sings in the choir; Husband usually plays in the orchestra, but if they need singers more than trumpets, he’ll do that instead.
About a year ago, he emailed me at work:
Husband: Remember that concert we did last fall? The one with the bluegrass bit? Last night at rehearsal they said the composer will be presenting it at Carnegie and they’re inviting choirs to participate. We’re one of them. Does that sound like something we’d want to do?
Me: WHAT?!! OMG!!! YES, YES, YES!!!
Husband: We’ll have to talk to the kids, as they’d miss classes. It’s in April, right after Easter. And it’ll cost money. Probably a lot.
Me: OMG!!! CARNEGIE!!! OMG!!!
Husband: It’s only the choir, not the orchestra. I’m not sure if we’d both want to sing or just one of us.
Me: OMG! OMG!!!
Husband: We can go over the money part at home. We’ll have to talk to Son and see what he wants to do.
Me: OMG!!!
So, yeah. I was interested in the trip.
Son had too many obligations that interfered with rehearsals, so Husband will be our sole family performer at Carnegie. (OMG!) And yes, it’s a pricey trip, mainly because we’re turning it into a six-day family vacation. Because, hey, since we’re already there, why not?
We’ve been saving all year, and I’m telling you, there’s nothing like the excitement of a big trip to motivate saving. New York became our mantra:
“We should get new chairs for the table. These are shot.”
“I’d rather have New York.”
“There’s a sale at _______”
“I’d rather have New York.”
“The dishwasher’s not worth fixing. We’ll have to get a new one.”
“I’d rather have New York.”
Yes, we’ve been hand washing dishes for about six months now. Surprisingly, it hasn’t been a problem. I use the time to meditate on New York.
Anyway, all this is to say, I’ll be gone next week. I plan on rerunning one or two posts so you won’t forget me. And I’ll try to keep up on reading blogs, but no promises, okay?
You’ll hear plenty about the trip the week following, you can count on that.
In the meantime, here’s a sneak preview: We have tickets to see Bette Midler in Hello Dolly!
OMG!!!
Feeding on Folly 
I am so FREAKING EXCITED FOR YOU!! And your husband, singing at Carnegie Hall?! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMGOMGOMGOGMOGMOGMOGMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!
Right?! OMGOMGOMG!!!
Thanks, Kathleen! We plan on making the most of it!
so based on the excessive use of “OMG” alone (counted 9), I’d guess you’re somewhat motivated to go to New York. Congratulations and enjoy your trip. OMG, NEW YORK!!! 🙂
That and the excessive use of explanation points. I tend to avoid those, mainly so you’ll know when I mean it. 😀
Thanks!
but you were able to contain the explanation points (used 11 times) to the federally mandated maximum of 3 at a time…
Thank you so much for noticing! I’m very careful about that, so it’s good to be recognized. (You think I’m joking, but I’m not.)
Fantastic, exciting news. Very wise choices I must say. Priorities are in the exact right place. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!! (12!!!)
Haha! Thanks Claremary! I’ll do everything I can to have fun, times 12. 😀
Look out, Big Apple!
Just to put you in the mood here is the best version (outside of Billy) of New York State of Mind… Congratulations!
You could sell autographs to make a little money…
Thanks for the song, and interesting you should post it. The conductor for the group my husband sings in? Dead ringer for Rufus Wainwright! (Maybe HE should sell autographs!)
New York is wonderful and you are going to have the BEST time. Very happy for you (and slightly jealous, natch). And now I’m off to casually mention to as many people as possible that I have a friend who will be performing at Carnegie… 😉
Haha! Husband says I’m making too much of it. “They’ll be a hundred of us! You won’t even be able to see me!”
I don’t care. I still say it’s worth several OMGs. 😀
Have fun!!!!! I must say I feel rather excited about the trip as well 😂
Thanks! Maybe excitement is contagious when it’s for the right reasons. 😀
WOW and OMG 🙂 Have a smashing time (not literally – no smashing of anything unless it is standing ovations for hubby).
Righto! I can’t see myself smashing any wine glasses in celebration either. (Was that ever a thing, or was it just movies?)
Have no idea. 🙂