I have a friend named Knoa, a young man from Hawaii whom I got to know at a language exchange meetup. Around this time last year, he announced his wedding. As someone who was as passionate about the flute as I was about English, I confidently boasted that I would perform at his wedding.
However, I had never actually performed at a wedding before. I had to handle everything myself, from selecting the pieces to arranging the piano accompaniment. This proved to be quite challenging. I compared sheet music and worked on creating and refining more beautiful harmonies. After practicing every day for six months, I was able to play without sheet music. And finally, the day of the wedding arrived.
In the beautiful outdoor garden of a cafe, the wedding reception began with an instrumental performance of “The Love Until the End of the year.” And so, my first wedding performance became a cherished memory.
around this time last year - a period approximately one year ago, at or near the current date
boasted - to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
cherished - bringing the pleasure of love or caring about someone or something that is important to you
prove to be quite challenging - a situation, task, or activity that turns out to be more difficult or demanding than initially expected
나는 언어 교환 모임에서 알게 된 하와이 출신의 청년 카노아라는 친구가 있다. 작년 이맘때, 그는 결혼을 발표했다. 영어만큼이나 플루트에 대한 열정이 대단했던 나는 그 친구의 결혼식 축주를 자신 있게 하겠다고 장담했다.
하지만 실제로 결혼식에서 연주를 해본 적이 없었다. 선곡부터 피아노 반주 편곡까지 모든 것을 직접 해야 했다. 상당히 어려운 일이었다. 여러 악보를 비교하고 더 아름다운 화음을 만들고 다듬기 위해 노력했다. 6개월 동안 매일 연습한 끝에 악보 없이도 연주할 수 있게 되었다. 그리고 드디어 결혼식 날이 다가왔다.
카페의 아름다운 야외 정원에서 "The Love Until the End of the year" 연주로 결혼식 피로연이 시작되었다. 그렇게 내 첫 결혼식 연주는 소중한 추억이 되었다.
- Don’t try to handle everything yourself. / There was too much work to handle everything myself.
- The course proved to be quite challenging. / The game looked easy, but it proved to be quite challenging.
- This moment is sure to become a cherished memory. / The games I played with my son have become a cherished memory.
A: It seems like you practice the flute every day.
B: Yes, because I’m going to perform at a wedding for a friend.
A: Oh, really? You must be very talented.
B: Not at all. I practice every day because I’m not good enough.
A: That’s great. Won’t you get stage fright on the day of the wedding?
B: I just hope I don’t mess up.
