What a night.
I just love going out. I'm all about mottos for my life, and I think a new one may be "God is out THERE!" Or, like the Brothers Frantzich say, "If you want to see the face of God, then get your ass outside!" Ok, so the language isn't me, but they make a valid point. It seems like every time I go out, especially to bars, God gives me the opportunity to meet interesting people and usually talk about Him.
Tonight I went to Whistle Binkies and sat by the fire and read the encyclopedia. I was just trying to find someone to talk to, but since I couldn't I decided to just enjoy some time with God. It was very nice. Then I went to Wal-Mart, and as I walk toward the door a man named James who I had met before at a Kiwanis meeting commented on my Bluetooth headpiece. I ended up asking him to to meet people just to hang out with, and he recommended the Jaycees. Younger than Kiwanis, and they still like to hang out as well as do social outreach things. I will check into them.
Then I went to Rookies and left. Went to Canadian Honker on a whim (I was looking for a place with music) and heart 52nd Street, a jazz band. Hung out with their drummer for a while. He's from Italy and a chef, to boot (Italy and Mexico have the best food. And you can't eat authentic food from either place without knowing someone who cooks it at home. It's NOT the same!!! American restaurants can't duplicate the fresh pasta or Mexican spices! All right, end of sermon.)
In talking with Roberto, (Italian dude), I mentioned that I had been in the music industry for six (6) years. (The parenthesis are an inside joke for all of you industry people out there). It was so weird saying that. That I HAD been in the music industry for six years. Tonight, for the first time, I spoke about the industry I love with sentimental tones and value. And you know what?
It felt good.
It really did. Not because I'm glad to be out, by any means! But, because I really did conquer it. At the time of my decision to leave, I owned an artist management company, a booking company, and was authorized to book around $100,000 worth of music each year. And I worked up to that in basically three years. I'm not saying that to brag, and I don't care if anyone reads this post. Because I DID IT. I was the best I could be for the glory of the Lord, and I look back on those times with a fondness that few people in the world can know. I did it.
Been listening to "The Pogues" lately. Check out "Fairytale in New York". Cool music. Very different. Kudos to the A&R Rep who risked his job on them. I would like to meet that man.
Tonight I went to Whistle Binkies and sat by the fire and read the encyclopedia. I was just trying to find someone to talk to, but since I couldn't I decided to just enjoy some time with God. It was very nice. Then I went to Wal-Mart, and as I walk toward the door a man named James who I had met before at a Kiwanis meeting commented on my Bluetooth headpiece. I ended up asking him to to meet people just to hang out with, and he recommended the Jaycees. Younger than Kiwanis, and they still like to hang out as well as do social outreach things. I will check into them.
Then I went to Rookies and left. Went to Canadian Honker on a whim (I was looking for a place with music) and heart 52nd Street, a jazz band. Hung out with their drummer for a while. He's from Italy and a chef, to boot (Italy and Mexico have the best food. And you can't eat authentic food from either place without knowing someone who cooks it at home. It's NOT the same!!! American restaurants can't duplicate the fresh pasta or Mexican spices! All right, end of sermon.)
In talking with Roberto, (Italian dude), I mentioned that I had been in the music industry for six (6) years. (The parenthesis are an inside joke for all of you industry people out there). It was so weird saying that. That I HAD been in the music industry for six years. Tonight, for the first time, I spoke about the industry I love with sentimental tones and value. And you know what?
It felt good.
It really did. Not because I'm glad to be out, by any means! But, because I really did conquer it. At the time of my decision to leave, I owned an artist management company, a booking company, and was authorized to book around $100,000 worth of music each year. And I worked up to that in basically three years. I'm not saying that to brag, and I don't care if anyone reads this post. Because I DID IT. I was the best I could be for the glory of the Lord, and I look back on those times with a fondness that few people in the world can know. I did it.
Been listening to "The Pogues" lately. Check out "Fairytale in New York". Cool music. Very different. Kudos to the A&R Rep who risked his job on them. I would like to meet that man.
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