Reasonably Productive Day

Tonight, after about 8 hours of traveling from Seattle, where I MC’d and performed in a variety show for a wedding, I finally arrived home. I turned right around, though, to head to Trader Joe’s for provisions for the work-week ahead. After dinner, I installed some new virtual drummer software, which is going to give me a ton of support in my writing and music production. Unrelated, I started a new song tonight. I’m really liking this one, ’cause it feels like more of a platform for sharing my heart about the state of things. Still pretty nascent. Busted out the new stereo recorder to capture the writing session. I think with how cheap computer media is, I might just start recording all my rehearsals and writing sessions. Often, they blend. I like the idea of being totally comfortable with being recorded. I’m still prone to getting into a bit of a headtrip when I know I’m being recorded.

After the wedding performance, I had a number of people who were asking me for CD”s and wanting to know how to get my music. I was really flattered and also a bit frustrated, ’cause I’ve been choosing to prioritize my job over my music. (I happen to have a job that I love and feel is important in the world). Anyway, it was bittersweet. One woman pleaded with me, even. To be fair, it was well into the reception, and the Manhattans were strong… But it still inspired me that my music has some interest. I feel obliged (in a good way) to deliver.

I’m really going to make an effort to get some major progress made on both of my projects by the end of the year. I’m also feeling the desire/need to write more, too, so I’ve been giving into that creative urge with great (to me) results.

So anyway, tonight, I got my studio upgraded with this recent software addition, wrote two new songs, really. Practiced the guitar and piano (man, am I rusty) did a bunch of research on Worpdress themes for musicians, and took care of a few personal things.

I do have to say that there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do all the things I want/need to do. Hence my crazy hours. I don’t want to say no to anything (though I constantly do).

Will have some stuff to post soon, I think.