Friday Morning

I had band rehearsal with Mister Miyagi last night. We rehearsed for 2 hours, from 7-9, and then we had a "band meeting" for the last hour. Many things were discussed and there is a lot of craziness between band members right now. It seems like everybody wants something different out of the band and that is causing issues. Since I joined Idol Eyez, it has caused even more stress with trying to get shows, etc. Plus a lot of weird happenings went down with drama between the two bands, and I'm right in the thick of it since I play in both bands. I think now that the holiday parties are over and it's a new year, there won't be as much drama with the bookings, but maybe I'm just being optimistic. I've got a show up in Seattle tonight with Miyagi. It's a private party for some dude's 30th birthday. They rented the Crocodile Cafe out for the party. It should be a lot of fun, and hopefully get us over all this stuff that has happened and just get out and play some music and have a good time. Anyway, I got to bed around midnight, and at 5 a.m. Brandon started throwing a fit over his pajamas because even though they were soaked with urine, he wanted them back on and wouldn't shut up about it. So I didn't sleep at all from then on. I finally got up around 6:15 and got ready for my run with Juliet. We got our usual 6 miles in and had fun as always.

A New Year Again

I have witnessed my 34th New Year (33 years old), and once again I am determined to make myself a better person. This year should be an awesome one as in a few weeks we will be moving into our new house. It looks like this year will also bring a change in my employment. My goal is to make sure it is a positive change and not a negative one. I'm a bright person with a lot of different skills, so I think I can adapt to whatever comes my way. I would also like to re-prioritize my running. I have been plodding along for a few years now. Last year I was only able to run a 5:03 in the mile, and this year I would like to see that time closer to 4:40 or so. But I also understand what that means as far as commitment and time spent running. It seems like it hasn't been worth working 3 times as hard just to take 30 seconds off of my mile. But I would at least like to take it a little more serious this year and maybe run some road races and stuff. I did the Hood to Coast last year and held my own, but I wasn't in the shape I should have been in. I would also like to better myself in other ways, such as spiritually, etc. Don't we all though? I like ringing in the New Year because it is really a great time to evaluate where you are and where you would like to be and try to connect the dots to try to get closer to that. Here's to a great 2011!!