Let me start with the first clause of that sentence: My favorite coffee shop in this area is how I should qualify it. I have another favorite coffee shop in southern California. And what does this tell me? It tells me that no matter where I go, I will always find a community I enjoy being a part of. This is important, because I believe it is partly my calling to help create and guide community. I have always felt this. I want people to feel welcome and loved. It just so happens that my career field (choirs!) is one that creates community. And I have been a part of ensembles that create amazing community... and create bad community. My goal is always to create a support, positive community of people coming together and doing "good" things- spreading joy and love through music. And in a tiny way, finding a coffee shop I frequent is a way for me to develop community for myself. This happens in many other places too, but there is something very special about places where people gather. I will find a coffee shop in Omaha. And I will create and promote a support community among my choirs.
Next thought in the opening sentence: All the things I need to or should accomplish! Sometimes, I joke around with a friend of mine about "we can do all the things!" We laugh about this, but in a way, this is how we really feel. We believe we can accomplish all the things- but it also puts a large amount of pressure on us. There are little things I have to do today to finishing preparing for my trip, but none of them will ruin my trip if I don't get them done. And it's nice to be at that point.
And the last bit of the opening sentence: I go to Russia tomorrow. It is going to be an excellent trip. I plan on seeing ensembles. Aside from my research, I am very excited about listening to music in Russia. What an amazing opportunity! And this goes to a larger point: music is music (perhaps that is like saying "love is love"). Music is likely to be a unifying force all over the world. And I am ready for good music!
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