It strikes me as funny sometimes when I hear "he/she is such a talented musician" when that person has dedicated the past 15+ years of their life to playing music. No, likely he or she is not an especially talented musician, but when you spend that much time perfecting your art, yeah, you get pretty good at it.
Sometimes people expect to pick up something new and be good at it right away, and then be disappointed that it actually takes work to be really, really good at something.
Sometimes my students will be amazed at examples I play when I teach lessons. "How do you DO that?" It's not magic... I've just been playing longer than you have been alive.

I think we need to remember that from time to time. Being "good at something" usually takes time and practice. It applies to everything from cooking to Rock Band.

Well, this hasn't been the best weekend in my life.

He who binds to himself a joy
Does the wingèd life destroy;
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity's sunrise.

Also, happy Easter!

I've pretty much forgotten what it is like to breathe normally.

I'm pregnant lawlz.