Contemplating what's ahead
I'm more than a little cross with myself for the way my mind works. For 4 months, I was without a job, had time to kill and was working on repairing my self-confidence and physical health, and I had no muse to speak of for all that time.
I've now been employed full-time for 2 months, have had to juggle the near-death of my father, increasing responsibility at work, hosting music events, playing in 3 bands, the demands (good and bad) of being in a stable, monogamous relationship*, and events such as my partner's mother's birthday gig and upcoming album releases for a friend. Now, my muse has returned and there's no time to do anything with it!
I've resigned myself to only ever being adequately competent on guitar and keyboard, but learning bass has opened up some new songwriting dimensions. With the hiatus of our Motown band over winter, I have GOT to start recording some of my material, because if I don't do it soon I don't think I'll ever find the time.
Life is better when you're busy. Just harder in the mornings when you want to stay in bed and it's 3 degrees outside!
*I'm very much in love, and whatever arguments/conflicting requirements we have are easily overcome.
I've now been employed full-time for 2 months, have had to juggle the near-death of my father, increasing responsibility at work, hosting music events, playing in 3 bands, the demands (good and bad) of being in a stable, monogamous relationship*, and events such as my partner's mother's birthday gig and upcoming album releases for a friend. Now, my muse has returned and there's no time to do anything with it!
I've resigned myself to only ever being adequately competent on guitar and keyboard, but learning bass has opened up some new songwriting dimensions. With the hiatus of our Motown band over winter, I have GOT to start recording some of my material, because if I don't do it soon I don't think I'll ever find the time.
Life is better when you're busy. Just harder in the mornings when you want to stay in bed and it's 3 degrees outside!
*I'm very much in love, and whatever arguments/conflicting requirements we have are easily overcome.