Mar 19, thu

 

Piano in My 40s

I'm a woman in my 40s, and I've been reciving IVF treatments for 4 years now. 
Both my body and my heart were completely worn out after repeated failures and miscarriages. 
Then one day, I happend to notice a sign for a piano academy. 
I remembered playing up to Czerny 30 as a kid, and I signed up for lessons on an impulse. 
My fingers were stiff and would't move the way I wanted them to. 
Still whenever I sat down at the piano and focused on the keys, all my other worries faded away. 
Each time I finished learning a piece, the sense of accomplishment brought me comfort. 
The piano has become a dear friend that helped me get through a difficult time. 
Even though I started again later in life, I like to imagine myself playing beautifully someday, even as a grandmother. 

I was completely worn out by lunchtime.
It's perfect for blowing off steam. 
Playing the piano really puts my mind at ease.