Catching up

Wow, it’s been a busy couple of weeks. I’ve been CRANKIN, though. I mean, I’ve not been so focused, disciplined and productive since college. And I still don’t have enough time to get everything done. As a matter of catching up on some key events in the last few weeks:

I was invited by the Kucinich technology director to crash at his hotel in Boston for the Democratic National Convention, and to try and get some exposure for the song. I think I mentioned before that he’s a huge fan of the song, and I believe he really wants it to be heard far and wide. As do I.

So a couple weeks ago, he made this offer. I got excited and told him I’d see what I could do to get out there. I’m not exactly rolling in dough, and with buying a flightcase, ticket, promotional materials, etc., i was easily looking at spending a grand I didn’t have. But it was also a huge opportunity.

After mulling on it for a few days, I decided I couldn’t afford to take the trip, and I sat on that decision for the rest of the day. Later that day, I asked a friend if she wanted to come to the studio to take a few “in studio” shots. When I reached her, she asked if I was calling in response to her email.

“What email?” I asked.

“The one I sent about 20 minutes ago…”

Turns out this friend had just sent me an email offering to cash in frequent flier miles to get a ticket out to Boston for the convention. I might have had a hard time believing it if my life weren’t so full of such serendipity and ease around my music. It’s clear to me that this is what I’m supposed to be doing, and it feels great.

After a fair amount of logistical back and forth, I confirmed a flight and started making preparations. One of which included getting a flight case ordered so the piano could be shipped and transported without damaging it. A $500 expense, but worth it, I think/hope.