Timing

Apparently, I haven’t been blogging. Basically, I’ve had nothing to say. In fact, I still don’t have anything to say.

But, I keep getting hassled about saying stuff, so I’ll let my fingers push these buttons, and perhaps I will, indeed, say something.

I think the reason I haven’t written anything is because I don’t want to write about the one thing that’s been on my mind for the past couple of months. Fuck it. I’ll write about it.

The small company I work for (and by small, I mean 4 people) has had slow business for the past six months, and so we’ve received cuts in pay. I’m glad I have a job, and I’ve been able to stay up on all my regular expenses. But, the portion of my pay that I’m not receiving was the portion allotted to the finishing of my album and helping me start another side project/business to help propel my music career to the next step.

Like any sucky situation, I’ve learned to make do with what I have, and as much as it has bothered me at times, I know that in perspective, things could be much worse. In fact, all is well, just a bit behind schedule. But, the schedule was merely in my head. I’m one to stand by the importance of timing, so schedules can and should be changed to adapt. If the timing doesn’t happen naturally, then it shouldn’t have happened at all. I hate forcing things, but instead, do my best to do my part, work my hardest, and allow everything to come together in it’s own way, on it’s own time.

Actually, on second thought, that’s all BS. If I had the money to finish it, I would have finished it. Timing is simply a fantastically poor excuse for being broke.

On third thought, if the money was there to complete the project, it could still suck if I didn’t take my time in completing it properly.

Balance, that’s what’s important.

With all that said, I really really can’t wait to finish my album. It’s so fucking close to finished, but not quite. And that “not quite” is huge; the difference between releasing something I’m happy with and something I’m extremely proud of. Money and timing aside, I want this album to be the best it can be.

Moving along now… what have I been up to? As much as possible to keep things moving and my mind occupied from that giant elephant that follows me around. Because I can’t use gun-points, bullet-points will suffice…

Doves performed at The Vic a couple weeks ago. It was beautiful.
Lauren and I had a photo shoot with our good friend Tom Gallagher (here’s a sample!)
Daley Hake was in town for a couple days, and we introduced him to the wonder that is warm-weather Chicago. He even took a couple photos of Lauren and I when we had 5 minutes to kill before taking him to the train.
I built a table for Stephen Morrissey that I’m very proud of. It’s not quite finished, but here’s a sneak peak. That man makes a mean carbonara, and a great cup of coffee (extreme understatement of the year).
Played a benefit for a great new chicago arts organization called The Seen.
I’ve grilled and eaten more hot dogs in the past month then… well… can’t think of a good comparison. Alot. I love them.
Traded in my cold weather Manhattan for a warm weather Tom Collins.
Dexter is amazing. I’ve been borderline obsessed. Which kinda makes me wonder about my mental health. I’m obsessed with a show about a guy who’s a serial killer who kills serial killers. Great.
I saw The Brothers Bloom on opening day. It was me and my Lady and a handful of old people for the matinee show. Needless to say, we got the best seats in the house. I haven’t been that excited for a movie to come out in, well, ever. I also haven’t geeked out about a moving coming out ever. But I did. And it was everything I dreamed it would be.