void AnimateNoteOpen(bool becomeFirstResponder)
{
// Update the X limit.
CurrMaxAllowedX = MaxAllowedX_Open;
// update bounds so the note is aware of the new space
ValidateBounds( );
// animate open the remaining elements
AnimateNoteIcon(true);
AnimateUtilityView(true);
TextView.AnimateOpen(becomeFirstResponder);
}