Looking Back

Wow...how quickly the year has come and gone. It's almost hard to believe another year is gone. I hope this year left you in good spirits. And i hope that 2009 will bring you your dreams and desires...

This year was a pretty good year for me. Better than 2007. And most certainly better than 2006. Looking back to the first post of 2008, i wanted to see how well i did. This is an excerpt of what i wrote:

If i could look into my crystal ball, i'd tell you what the new year will bring...but since i'm not that talented, i can tell you some of the things that i'd like to get done in the next 365 days.

• Complete the studio (minus a few pieces of wall art here and there)
• Buy that new vehicle
• Clean out the clutter from around the house
• Maybe get me a girlfriend
• Help take Finding Reason to that next level
• And some other things…

First of all, we had 366 days this year. The studio is more or less complete. I really don't remember when i declared that complete, but the goal was completed. There are still some things i'd like to do though...all in good time i guess.

I took care of that new vehicle. Delilah has been an absolute joy.

I was able to clear out quite a bit of clutter from the house. Granted there is still a lot of clutter to clean, but i feel this was also satisfied.

Didn't accomplish the girlfriend thing. I guess we'll put that on the list for 2009.

Finding Reason performed 2 shows this year. Two charity shows, one of which we headlined. Hey it was our show...we can headline if we want...The first show in included a 8 song set, 6 songs which were never played in front of anyone before. That was a thrilling night. The next show was a 9 song set in a real public venue. Unfortunately, there wasn't a huge turnout, but thanks to those that were there.

And well, the other thing to note was that i started working out and running this past year.

So, all in all, it was a good year. It could've been better but that is what 2009 is for right?

Again, i hope your 2008 was a good one...and i hope your 2009 will be even better...

New Year Pictures

Ok, i finally got around to getting these pictures and the time lapse movie posted to the web. I didn't have time to weed through the pictures so here are all the pictures that were taken with my camera...Enjoy.




Remember that old card game War? Melissa and Josh demonstrate it for you in rapid fashion...

Well, Hello There 2008!

Welcome to 2008! I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! May this year bring you all your dreams and desires...

If i could look into my crystal ball, i'd tell you what the new year will bring...but since i'm not that talented, i can tell you some of the things that i'd like to get done in the next 365 days.

• Complete the studio (minus a few pieces of wall art here and there)
• Buy that new vehicle
• Clean out the clutter from around the house
• Maybe get me a girlfriend
• Help take Finding Reason to that next level
• And some other things…

I have a few other things in mind, but no need to spill the beans on my evil plans...hehe
I won't give you the priority of which i'd like to accomplish first...you'll have to come back here to find out what happens this year.

Again, hope you have a good year! Enjoy it while it lasts...i'll be gone before you know it...

Early Start

Motivation strikes. I never know when or where or what kind...but i try to seize it when it does strike. I felt fairly productive today...Normally at work, i get inspired or motivated to work on music somewhere around 10am. I thought i'd try to go into the studio and work up some motivation...but before i got there a different kind of motivation came over me.

One of my goals for 2008 is to do some major cleaning around the house. I got an early start on my goals today by doing some cleaning...getting rid of, or filing away my mail. It's unbelievable how quickly that can get away from you. But i'm all caught up now on that. I also started finding homes for other things were just lying around. I'm such a pack-rat. I don't know why i save things that i know with high confidence that i'll never look at or need again. So, i hope to get rid of a bunch of junk in 2008. I need to clean out my closets. Once the studio is totally complete, i'll start on the closets and the other spare bedroom.

I did get some studio work in today. I continued working on a new sound. I think i have a pretty good sound set up for the cover song. But the real test will to hear the sound through the PA system (ultimately, this is what we'll be playing through...)

I also had a mission to go find me some new sunglasses. I came home empty handed. The two different retailers i went to didn't have the Spys that i wanted to try on. However, if i decide i want to replace my old Spys, both retailers had those in stock.

I know this is a bit early, but what would you like to accomplish in 2008?

Welcome to 2007!!

I want to wish everyone a very happy new year! I wish you the best of luck in '07!
Usually this is where i would do a quick recap on the previous year...but i'm not doing that this year.

Last night i spent a quiet evening watching Cars with my Godson. I hadn't seen that movie yet and it was a pretty good little show. I enjoyed it.

I also played Santa Claus to the Green's. Since Melissa was in Moscow for the mission, Christmas was going to have to wait...I must say that i envy the carefree imagination of a little child. Sometime i wish i could have that again...

I think it is safe to say that Josh has won the first annual "blog posting contest." His reward is knowing that he is the reigning champion for at least 365 days. Good job Josh.

2007 is going to be a year full of new things for me. Stay tuned right here on HorelicaNet to find out what happens in 2007.

Happy New Year Everyone...and Happy Birthday Melissa!