summer-fall
So what have I been doing lately?
Not a lot. This summer has been a broken record, skipping at 7am every morning.
Living situation: reversed since February. Instead of being jobless on a pull out couch, their are four people living in our two bedroom apartment..with employment issues. I get a bit claustrophobic at times but, being that Chris and Jeremy were so kind to me, I have no problem returning the favor
Job: I'm sick of it. Sure it pays the bills, but every day is a fucking soap opera. Between incompetent quasi-supervisors, bickering co-workers, and mind numbing computer work, I'm ready to move on. I thought I'd stay here at least a full year for resume's sake, but it's not worth it at this point. So, I've been interviewing. A Japanese bank on Park Ave. seems interested in hiring me as a compliance officer. It would be permanent; a nice salary, benefits, bonuses, etc. Hopefully that will pan out.
Music: Aside from being closer to my family, this is still the only reason I'm here. If we weren't playing shows almost every weekend I would'nt be able to deal with all of this repetition. Our live show has evolved wonderfully. We set up and tear down like the Indy 500 pit crew. The songs have really fleshed out and progressed the way I had been hoping they would. We are playing CMJ fest next month, and doing a small Western New York tour in November.
Entertainment: There isn't much of it these days. A few exceptions: I bought an XBox, I have become obsessed with LOST (thank you to Jay Sallese), when I'm drinking in Manhattan I frequent a karaoke bar on Avenue A called Sing Sing.
Guess that's it...Kate will be here Friday. I'm excited about that. We've been seeing each other about once a month, alternating between NYC and Buffalo. It's difficult but I always have a good time when we're together..plus it gives me something to look forward to.