Funny…I have no problem realizing I’m not in high school anymore, but it’s still tough at times to realize my high school friends grew up and have families, too.

My friend Julie, a clarinet buddy, has a beautiful family. They were my very first real “gig,” and that was such an incredible honor. I was completely blown away when they asked me for pictures, since I didn’t realize my work was good enough for others to seek me out. Thanks, Julie, for believing in me before I was ready to believe in myself!