Jan 15th, MY YEAR IN REVIEW...

Okay, now that little mess is over with, on with the real year in review...

Gonna be a poppa... Expecting a boy sometime in April. The best part of it is he will come into a world where the Red Sox are World Champs. If only the Bears were still playing... Oh well, you can't win 'em all.

Had a change of job, and a change of heart. Registered as in Independent, instead of with a party affiliation for the first time in my life. This was brought on by my shame for the last presidential choice I made.

Decided once and for all that I can be a Christian and never darken a church door again if I don't want to. Why should I pay someone else 10% of my salary to a read a book to me when I can read it myself? Freedom to disagree is the greatest form of freedom.

I satisfied my gypsy soul by wandering from Alabama to Boston and back again. This is truly the greatest nation in the history of the world. Picked up stories and noted smiles along the way.

And now I look forward to 2008. The best job I've ever had, some great friends, and a demo sent in for the suits to look at.

Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Hopefully snow that sticks. I'm tired of it blowing around and nothing to show for it...

Until next time true believers, know that Chaos is the order of the day.

Dec 11, 2007

Told you I'd get bored and post more...

Well, the week is not half over and I'm already willing to quit the whole thing and go home. The test isn't going to be hard, but come on, 40 hrs of hell in a classroom?

At least it's easy enought that I've been able to goof off alot. I've almost finished the third song for the demo while I've listened to the instructor ramble on. I think I can get thru this thing no sweat.

After all, it's only Life, Accident and Health insurance. I passed the Kentucky Adjuster's exam a few years back and it was a lot harder. This is kind of like a refresher of sorts.

Bummed that I can't go to Chattanooga this Friday. I would've loved to go and watch ASU make it 3 in a row. Oh well, I'll find a good sports bar somewhere here in town and get a cab to make sure I get there and back safely.

Once again I've got that insomnia thing going on, but I'm trying to drown it as best as I know how with the Champagne of Beers. Free CD for the first person who contacts me and tells me what that is. Here's a hint, it's cheap and tasty...

I must be careful though. Nothing's worse than sitting in a classroom with a hangover all day.

Music just seems to be coming to me lately. Maybe it's because I'm actually taking the time to play more. I'm not a quick writer, but really good stuff is taking less time to come forth from my fingers and voice as of late.

I really shouldn't whine much about where I am, Greensboro, NC is a great town. Kind of reminds me of Birmingham for some reason. Funny how I find places that I'm completely out of place in yet I feel like I'm right at home.

Speaking of, I'm missing Birmingham pretty bad right about now. I think I'm officially adopting it as my third hometown. You won't find a better group of people anywhere. Either that, or I stumbled onto the greatest group of degenerates EVER.

Oh well, fingers are getting tired. Just a little lonely hoping this would help pass the time............

Keep your eyes peeled. The Revival has run it's course. There's a restless wind beginning to blow. The people's hearts and minds have been awakened. They're not going to stand by and watch anymore. It's time to do something. The REVOLUTION is at hand.......

Dec 10, 2007

Man what a month...

After passing both of my investment exams, I'm back to hotel living trying to get the insurance portion behind me. At least I'm in a decent area with plenty of things around to do at night.

Found out that the tadpole is going to be a boy, and I couldn't be happier. We've decided on the name Lochland Quinn for the new addition and to pass on the curse of the middle name by calling him Quinn.

I know I'm all over the place on this installment, but I've got several nights here living in a hotel, so it's likely to be a series this week instead of waiting a month between posts.

The three song demo is going a little slower than I expected, but I've just gotten a new IMac, so I'm trying to learn all about how to record on it while putting the new songs down. Hopefully I'll figure out how to put them up in their raw form in order to both protect them from download as well as get some feedback. You never know if somethings good or not until you get that honest opinion from those you know will give it to you.

For those of you who are contemplating your next computer purchase, I have to say that I'm fully converted to Mac. It just works. Really. You press a button and something happens. No more viruses, no more learning curves. If something isnt' clear right away, you can fiddle around and figure it out. I couldn't be happier.

When I can rely on just plugging my guitar into the computer and laying down a track, why wouldn't I be happy? My wife is excited about all the things she will be able to do with pictures and video, and how easy it is. Why aren't PCs that way? You have to have a degree in calculus to figure that junk out. Oh well, Dell is cheaper, but this is one case where you definately get what you pay for.

On the sports front, I'm excited about college bowl season. Even though my Crimson Tide faltered late in the season, Clemson continues to improve and NC State is just rebuilding. Go LSU in the BCS bowl championship.

ASU is headed back to Chattanooga this Friday to play for their third straight title. I'd love to go to the game again, but I accidentally scheduled my insurance class this week and simply can't make it.

Oh well, there's sure to be cold beer and chips in the hotel room Friday night and I'll have to settle for watching it on TV.

I'm really glad that I didn't purchase the PPV fight this past Saturday. Floyd Mayweather might be one of the easiest fighters in the world to hate, but he continues to make his opponents look like idiots. My passion to see him lose almost caused me to bet against him, but I pulled the plug on that the last minute, thank God.

All this and the exciting moves the Red Sox have made in the off season have me hoping for warm weather again. Especially since my Chicago Bears continue to stink it up week after week. Maybe they'll have the good sense to draft a decent QB. Or am I hoping for too much?

Oh well, it's back to class. I won't bore those of you out there anymore with this. I hope to have news soon about some other additions to the world of Wilson, but not making any promises right now. There's songs to record and a whole lot of other things I have to figure out...

Sunday, Nov 18

Winter has arrived a little early here in the mountains...

We had a few flurries last week, but it's supposed to be a little warmer this week. That's a good thing. I'm not ready to have to come home and build a fire every night quite yet.

The investment exams are finally behind me, but I've got the state insurance exam at the first of next month. Not worried that much about that one though. There's a much higher pass rate for that test, and a full week in Greensboro to study so I'll be fine.

The writing isn't coming to me right now like I hoped it would. What has been coming has been really encouraging though. I think a new direction and some better overall stuff is beginning to snowball into what will be a great project.

Trying to figure out the recording abilities of my cousin's computer. I'm definately going Mac the next time, and am saving up for one as we speak. The days of wanting to own a PC that's buggy as a summer day is far behind me.

I'm starting to come around on the kid thing as well. I've always been allergic to children, but I'm excited about the prospects of teaching one how to throw a curveball and what that proper way to get out of a 4 point stance is.

Unfortunately, I can't say that I'll be able to pass on football picks effectively. I'm now 0-7 in the football pool at work with no relief in sight...

Oh well, we can't all be perfect.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Ahhh....

Nothing tastes as sweet as success...

The Boston Red Sox are world champions and life is good. I'm still trying to soak it all in. As a celebration, I stopped on the way home and bought some mighty fine beer. I've grown quite fond of NewCastle. I can't seem to get enough.

However, due to the fact I fell in love in Maine a couple months ago, I treated myself to a six pack of Coal Porter from Atlantic Brewing Company located in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine.
I prefer the Real Ale, but Peabody's in Boone only had the Coal Porter. I'm enjoying it very much as well.

Over the last year I've grown quite fond of dark beer. I really love things with a full, robust flavor. I'm done with anything "light or lite" in the title, that's for sure.

Now that the doc says it's safe, it's time to finally come out with it: I'm gonna be a daddy. Come April of next year, I will be someone's father. Scares the shit out of me. Should scare the shit out of a lot more people, but they all seem excited for some reason.

Due to this fact, I can't stop listening to Don Williams sing "Rake and Rambling Man". Do I look like a Daddy to you?

Oh well. I guess it's like the series 63 I have to take on monday. Lots of studying and no definitive answer on passing the test. With the very real fact that there's no study material that's definitive for parenthood. Everyone has an equal opportunity to royally screw a kid up.

Pray for a boy. I am....

Wed, October 24, 2007

World Series begins tonight. Have to stock up on beer and junk food on the way home because I live in a dry county.

Do you know where dry counties come from? They come from deacons and preachers who talk about the evils of alcohol, and scare little old women into marching in the streets. Those same men wore sheets to Klan meetings on Saturday nights and sold corn whiskey out of the back of pickup trucks.

They made it illegal to sell in the county because it would drive the price of the stuff they made down. Nevermind that Jesus served wine at a wedding as well as at the last supper. They love to quote that beer is a brawler...

Anyone know where that quote comes from? Proverbs. It's a song book. Wonder what happens 500 years from now and gets ahold of a Waylon or Hank Junior songbook. Will they sing "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" in church? Hey, maybe we should start that now, if the music didn't suck so bad I might actually go.

Enough of my soap box. The Red Sox are destined this year, I'm sure of it.

Finally, there's nothing to report in Nashville. I've been talking with an independent label there, and will be sending them some songs for a demo after they're finished in the coming weeks. Have three really good ones to start with, but they need some more polish.

We'll cut the three songs and get feedback. If that's positive, we'll sit down to discuss a deal. Sounds good and I'm excited, but this ain't my first rodeo. I know enough about the business to be cynical at best. My wife thinks it's a bad trait, I think it's a good one.

I've got to get back into shape and start eating right, but I know it's not going to happen during the season. Oh well, once it's over at least I can focus my full attention on football...

Friday, Oct 19, 2007

Greetings and salutations!!!

Heading up to Nashville for the weekend. May have some news to pass along on Tuesday, we'll have to wait and see how things go...... Cryptic enough for you?

Worse comes to worse, I'm going to see a bunch of my friends when I'm out there. Dave, Aaron, Nile, and maybe even my little sis. Who knows. I'm not looking to the hangovers, that's for sure.

Plan on watching football with the gang tomorrow until my eyes bleed, and then going over to the Irish pub in order to hear some good music and get some fattening food. Guinness on tap should be enough to wet any man's whistle.

Lots of excitement happening right now. BoSox planning a comeback to send the Tribe home and proceed to the World Series and Alabama set to destroy the Orange Nation...

Also, the series 63 studying is going much better than I thought it would. Should have full reign over this stuff, right after Christmas.

Two new really good songs ready to go. I'm digging what's coming out right now. I always write better in the fall for some reason. The changing of the leaves inspires me. Some folks get depressed, somehow it brings emotion out of me. I love it. That and the sure sign I don't have to mow anymore.

Oh well, there's always winter here in the mountains to get cooped up and write as well. Check out Bruce Springsteen's new album and "The Meanest of Times" by the Dropkick Murphy's. I sure am.

Have a good one, more to follow...

Friday, Sept 21, 2007

Phase one is finally over...

Just passed the Series 6 this morning, so those of you who've been dying to buy a mutual fund or variable annuity from me are one step closer to that dream. Seriously, the bank has been great in their training, and my wife has been hellaciously supportive during this headache...

Now that that's over, on to what I've been up to. A couple weeks ago, my wife and I packed up the camper and went to NYC, Boston, and the coast of Maine. Since we've known each other, she's said time and time again how much she loves Maine and New England and I couldn't figure it out. Now I understand. Maine might truly be the prettiest place I've ever seen.

It doesn't hurt that they have cheap lobster and enough clam chowder on hand to choke a mule. Also, I was introduced to wild blueberry pancakes and some mighty fine micro breweries, so that would explain the weight gain while on vacation.

NYC was a nightmare. Rolled into Manhattan on the Friday afternoon before labor day weekend and got stuck in traffic. That's putting it mildly. It was a parking lot.

Good news is that I figured out very quickly there are no driving rules there, so I just stuck my nose out where I wanted to go and dared someone to hit me. It's like playing chicken, seriously...

We had NY pizza, went to see the Statue of Liberty, and went to the home of the EVIL empire, Yankee Stadium. That would be the picture at the top...

After NYC, we shipped on up to Boston, for the greatest baseball experience of my life. FENWAY. That's the other pic. Do you see my green monstah???

Anyway, we had a blast. Maine is gorgeous, and other than being a drive, it was incredibly relaxing. Almost froze a couple of nights, but had a great time.

Looks like we've brought some of that good cool weather home with us. With temps in the 60's during the day and 40's at night, it's only a matter of time before we get some frost. Oh well, I'll enjoy the pennant races and football for now.

At least until studying for the 63 has to begin......

Aug 29, 2007

What was that I said about making sure I did this more often? Oh well..

Been a crazy month since last we met. Been studying for that Series 6, watching baseball, getting ready to go on vacation, (two more days and one foot out the door..), and eagerly awaiting football season.

This Saturday will find me at Yankees Stadium. 1pm game vs the Devil Rays, I think. Then it's off to Boston and Fenway. I can't wait. I get cold chills and a misty eye thinking about walking into those majestic old parks. At least in Boston I can pull for the home team...

After those two big city experiences, we're going to go hide in the woods up in Maine. Chill out, drink bloody Mary's and eat lobster. I mean lobstah. I'm working on my New England accent. I think I could get into that. Better be careful, I don't want to get too much into it. Next thing you know, I could be like Ted and dating hot young girls. I just need to make sure they can't swim first, right?

My beloved Sox lost to the Evil Empire last night, but the lead is still seven games. Tonight Beckett duals with the Rocket on ESPN. My wife will be thrilled...

On a musical note, still writing some from time to time, but nothing seems to be gelling right now. I have no idea why, but I tend to write more stuff and better stuff once the leaves start to change. Maybe it's a throwback to playing football somehow. I really don't know.

My brother-in-law will be getting out of the service soon and heading home for good. Thank God he's managed to stay alive and get out of the mess that's going on over there. Unfortunately, this administration is really treating him like crap and giving him a hard time. Figures.

Here's one last thing to chew on. Bush finally compared Iraq to Vietnam. However, he says if we leave there's going to be bloodshed. Well what's happening while we're there? At least we can let Ahmed and Mujibur blow each other up instead of our boys. I frankly don't give a hairy shit if they go into full scale war against each other. We've got Israel over there, and they're not going to put up with any shit WE don't persuade them to, and they actually have nukes, etc to defend themselves.

Yes, Mr. President, this is just like Vietnam. It's a real unwinnable hellhole of a place where the people may love us, but the outside fantatics will never stop trying to kill us so they can finally get at one another. I'm surprised you were able to even draw any parallels to Vietnam. After all, you weren't there either......

July 27, 2007

Well, it's been a long time for those of you who've been paying attention...

I've gotten a lot of crap over the last week for not updating the blog for a month, so I thought I'd better get off my butt and get something done.

Date has been set for the Awesome Autumn Oyster Bash. Sept 22nd at the Lodge. I'll have ticket info, etc. Later on. Now all I have to do is put a damn band together. I'm not going to solo it this year.

For those of you who are locals, I'm seeing what I can do about getting a Diamondback reunion together, but we'll have to see how that goes. I'd love to play with those guys again, even if it's just for one show. Funny how I don't even remember how it all wound up falling apart. Oh well, water under the bridge.

Been living in the classroom the past couple of weeks. On the road learning how to be a lender. Had a ball in Hendersonville, and really enjoyed Greensboro. Baseball games, crazy instructors, beer, Fox 8 TV, beer, Disney Store regional meetings, and new friends. I'll leave it at that.

I really had a great time meeting all the people who work for the same bank but in different parts of our "world." First class I was the papaw, by far the oldest person in the class, and the second one took on the role of lovable slacker. No way I could go back to school, I can't sit still long enough to learn anything.

On a music note, I am writing again, and I think "Ride" might be the next big thing...

Take care faithful readers. Our parting this time won't be for nearly as long. Anyone know how to help me pass this Series 6????????????

May 28, 2007

Sitting here on Memorial Day reflecting on what this day means...

First, let me get this out of the way. I'm always astounded with the hospitality I get whenever I go visit the Alabama boys. Thanks again. I'm still recuperating from last weekend when I went down to see a buddy get married and beat on an old guitar and wail with my friends. Dave, brother, you're the greatest.

Now, on to more important things. Summer pickin' season is upon us, and I'm getting serious about learning some new covers and getting new material together to try out on the masses. The time for diplomacy is over, the REVOLUTION is officially underway.

Had a massive blow-out last night and surprisingly, didn't have to pay for it this morning. At least I managed not to screw up the steaks and chicken. Going to grill out again tonight, and I've prepared some good 'ole Alabama white BBQ sauce to put on tonight's chicken. We'll see how that goes over.

I must say that I had an epiphany this week. I never got Springsteen. Dave sang his praises, but I just couldn't come around to being a true fan of the music. I respected him a lot, but didn't see the need to purchase anything.

However, I decided, much the same as I did with Dylan, that I would get some and really immerse myself in it to see if it touched a nerve. I must say that I now can't get enough. I'm astounded at how good the Born To Run and Darkness On The Edge of Town albums are. The Rising is also incredible.

Swore I wasn't going to get involved in political commentary on this blog anymore, but I just got to say one more thing. George Bush is such an idiot, that he's the only person in the world who can fight a war for oil and not get any. Problem is, it's not looking any better as time goes on. Neither of the Democratic front-runners has a chance at winning the General Election, and seeing the shallow gene pool of Republican candidates isn't exactly encouraging. Ron Paul might be the only person in either party worth voting for, and he's got absolutely no chance.

I was a big fan of seeing Rudy run, but after hearing his message, he's just more of the same.

Okay, so that was more than just one thing. Sue me. You'll have a hell of a time getting blood out of this turnip.

God Bless our troops. Drink a cold one today in their honor...

April 5, 2007

The time has come for the REVOLUTION to begin.

I'm currently looking for a night and a place to get together with other musicians in the WNC area. I'd love to do it on a Tuesday night, since that's a night not many bars book gigs in the area and it would allow folks to come out and play.

However, before I go any further, I'd love to know what kind of interest there would be in order to proceed.Okay, so what am I looking for? I'm looking for singers, and players from all genres. It doesn't matter if you're a Merle Haggard or Metallica type musician. Rap, R&B, country, bluegrass, blues, rock,pop, southern rock, or anything in between.

No more putting music in it's own little box and category, but rather to get together and share a love of music in general. It should be original stuff, but you don't have to be a writer if you play an instrument and want to sit in and jam or sing along.If you know of some place willing to house this fiasco, please let me know also. I'm trying to find a good location where musicians can come from all over to participate.Please respond in the feedback section, or email me atstevenneilwilson@yahoo.com for absolutely anything.

Let's bring the musical community together and spread our wings. Have our voices be heard, and network. It's about time.

The REVIVAL started the ball rolling, viva la REVOLUTION....

Monday, April 2, 2007

I know I need to do these things more often, but somehow it just never seems to happen no matter how much I promise I will do better.

Trying to quit dipping and diet at the same time might just be the death of me. I'm dropping weight and getting back into shape by working out,but the nicotine part is killing me. I can't tell you how many times I've been through this same cycle through the years.

I quit for a week and then slip. Then I just give up. On two separate occasions, I've quit for four months only to go back. You think after all that time that you're in the clear, and that one little pinch of Copenhagen or a cigarette won't make any difference.By the time I catch myself, I've gone through either a can of snuff or a pack of smokes and I'm back on the horse again...

What seems to be making it even harder this go around is the fact I'm doing so many changes at one time and spring has sprung in the mountains. That means baseball.

How can you really expect someone to go to a baseball game and not have something to spit? Hot dogs, beer,and Copenhagen. That's a breakfast of champions, let me tell you.
The way things are going, I can't have any of the above, but I'll learn to cope I guess.I'm really digging my new Amy Winehouse CD. She's one of those rare artists that can take something old and truly make it new. She's got a really jazzy voice and is an English import that should make a splash in the US if all goes according to plan.

The album sound a lot like a 60's R&B record with lyrics updated for today. The first single "Rehab" is really great. She's apparently battled a lot of demons, so check her out before someone really does make her check in. Who knows, maybe she can teach Brittany a thing or two while she's in there...

Friday, March 9, 2007

Back again.

I'm openly looking for other musicians to get together and pick. Please click on the contact link and get in touch with me if you're interested. I answer all emails somewhat quickly, and would love to get together.

In case you don't know, I play what I feel. I feel a lot of things. Country, bluegrass, punk, ska, southern rock, you name it.

I just want to start getting together with people who are passionate. I think it's way past time that people just played for the love of it. Talent is important, yes, but overall it's all about the vibe, regardless of the genre.

I'm beginning to fall in love with a little town that I'm working in three days a week. It's just like home, but it's seperated by a couple places that we've lost the war in the Mountains to. We've got to learn to move forward and define our future as mountain folk. If we don't, the people who move in will define it for us. It's just that simple.

I really wish that I could put all these fat cat county commisioners on a jet and take them to Steamboat, CO for a week.

The town of Steamboat is full of fun stuff to do, but the area surrounding is pristine. We could learn a lot from that. Maybe it's time for codes, who knows. All I know is that the locals can't afford the land because of the taxes, and then the halfbacks who buy the property rape it the first chance they get. Halfbacks are people who've gone from Jersey to Florida and came halfway back by the way.

Who knows. Maybe I'm in that John Lennon category that I see things others can't. Either that or I'm in that Tim Leary category that's completely gone off the deep end. If only I had a reason that I'm crazy like he did.

Sometimes you have to be able to step back and look at something from the outside to appreciate it. I know that's the case for me. I hated Avery County until I spent almost 10 years somewhere else.

Bottom line is, there's no place like home.

Sometimes you have to stare before you can make out in the mirror exactly what it is you're looking at.

Saturday, Feb 24, 2007

Back again!

Long week, but at least last weekend allowed for some recharged batteries in Gatlinburg. Big props to both the Smoky Mountain Brewing Company and the Cherokee Grill for their hospitality. Try the Black Bear Ale if you get a chance. Those places and the Smoky Mountain Pancake house were pretty much the only places we went instead of outside on the porch of the cabin to the hot tub.

Still doing training this week on my new job and then I'm running the desk on my own. I'm sure my trainer will be glad that I'll be out of her hair at last.

Still haven't deleted the Grammy's from my TIVO. It was an incredible show. Music Row's pitching a fit because Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood didn't sing their hits. Neither did Christina Aguillara (sp?). Get over it. Country wasn't dissed that night. The Dixie Chick's cleaned up.

Oh wait, I forgot. They're not country anymore. At least country radio won't play them. Artists without a genre, huh? Oh well, they still win. Multi platinum on the last album which is incredible, and they turned out to be right about that Jackass we elected president.

I'm officially going on record as saying that I'm ashamed that I cast my ballot for him. We spend billions of dollars each month getting our boys killed to spread democracy to people who don't want or understand it, and New Orleans is still in ruins. It's a disgrace.

I'd start a group called Republicans against Bush, but I registered as an Independent this last time because I was so ashamed of my last choice for president.

Enough for the soapbox. I'm out.

Tuesday, Jan 30th, 2007

Sitting here wondering why I have to get myself so motivated to do this. It's not that I don't like to do it, just have to wait until it feels like I've got something so say.

It's been snowing here for the last three weeks. Not steady, just a flake here and there, but it's like winter can't decide whether or not if it's ever going to truly set in. Seems like it's either been 60 degrees or into single digits. Had a rough night on Sunday, had to keep stocking the fires in the greenhouse, etc. Snowed like crazy, but the wind blew it all away. Got cold enough to freeze the trout pond, but our resident duck Aflac, doesn't seem to mind.

Although I'm very proud of the album, I have to declare the REVIVAL is dead. The time for diplomacy is over. REVOLUTION is at hand... I've discovered that I'm completely out of touch with the current music scene. I got in the car with my wife last weekend and she was making me listen to the New Country station on Sirius. I didn't know a single song. Honestly, It's the first time since we moved from Nashville that I've listened to contemporary country radio.

I can't say I miss it much after what I heard. Maybe I'm not a country musician. Who knows. I'll just keep playing what I want and let others put it in their own category. In europe, they just have music stations. You can hear country and rock back to back. To me, what's happened to country music is that it's become so "nice" and diluted that you can't tell it from pop. Perhaps I'm the one with the problem. I like to know where my music is coming from, and when it's been diluted to this point, then it's hard for me to find something out there that inspires me.

Then again, the rock scene ain't so hot either. There's a few that I can get into. I'm not going to mention any names, but there's a few out there that I get.

I've been listening to older stuff. Shocker, right? Not just Waylon and Willie either. I'm really getting into some Beatles, Stones, Pink Floyd (no, I don't smoke pot), U2, etc. I really dig Shooter Jennings stuff though. Good to know he's not afraid to step outside the lines and have his own sound. That in itself is a tribute to his father's legacy.

Well, time to go chop some more wood so we don't freeze. We had a "moderate" day today since it's gonna get up to 30 degrees, but there's more bad weather coming.

Supposed to come on Thurs, which should make getting to and from Boone on my first day of work a real adventure.

Sunday, Jan 21, 2007

Okay...

The time has come to start blogging again, now that time and weather permits. Sitting here right now watching the ice accumulate outside. Finally got a new job and out of the one that was making me so miserable.

It wasn't the work, just the schedule. I've had to let so much go just to accommodate something I wasn't happy with, and it was time for a change. Turned in my notice and since they passed on it, I've been working here around the farm waiting to start on this exciting new journey. Same money, WAY more time off, and that will work.

This is the first day in a long time I can remember just bumming around. Not living with the spectre of a company paid for cell phone ringing. Watching football, drinking beer and relaxing. This is quality of life, even if I do have a lot to do tomorrow.

Had a great Christmas, hope all of you did as well. I'm over 40 hours in on my Zelda campaign, and haven't quite finished it yet. Trying to figure things out without having to look up cheats. Damn that star mini-game.

I'm writing again, looking to take things in some new directions. I know I've said that before, but this time it's really happening. Finding my voice again has taken awhile.

Need gigs, and I hope to find some time this week to ride around and drop off some Cd's and keep my fingers crossed. Slowly but surely finding some people who are interested in playing. Tired of playing alone, if you know what I mean.

Keep warm, stay out of the ice and GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Clean slate. All is gone. More later.