early birthday present

while blake and I were having/helping with a yard sale,

an excited friend told me about a keyboard next door—one with weighted keys.

I ran {literately} over to see it for myself.

It was beautiful. Glimmering in the morning sunlight,

It dared me to touch it’s keys.

I did.

It was love at first touch.

The owner had purchased the keyboard while learning how to play.

After realizing the commitment and effort it would take,

she put the keyboard behind the couch, basically new.

it was waiting for me to come along.

We gave her an offer—

Less than 1/7 of the original price.

She took it.

We celebrated.

After a small assembly and a little dusting,

It looks brand new.

Please welcome to our living room...{dramatic drum roll},Yamaha!