I leave tomorrow for Mauritius with Diana King and I haven't even started looking for what I'm packing. It's gonna be some long travel hours ...*sigh*.. When will they be able to just "beam us up" LOL.
So Des leaves this Friday for her holiday trip to NY & Baltimore, she deserves a break from the kids and stuff...She always has them, so I guess it's my turn to "hold the fort".
Got a couple things to sort out today and guess what's the main thing to sort stuff out...hmmm, yep money! I wont get into all that now still, I'm actually tired of hearing myself talk or "bitch" about money and all that so I wont go there today. I'm sure it will all work out soon ...trying to be optimistic here, not one of my strong points. I think that "optimistic gene" skipped a few generations in my family..both my parents are totally NOT, they're usually mostly ominous thinkers. Anyhow, life is what you make it right? So lets make it great. Donald Trump said "you're gonna think anyways, so why not think big?"
When I get back next Monday it will be me, the boys and visits from a girl. The girl being Des' little sister, one of my closest friends, what's the term nowadays BFF? Something like that LOL.. Anyhow it's about time to turn this thing of and get started with the day.
HAVE A GOOD ONE!
PEACE
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Almost Bedtime
What can I say about the weekend now?...Since Thursday I've been back in my "down" mood. More bills & stuff to pay for that I don't physically have the money to do now. Won't get into any details about it all, can't be bothered now.
There's in interesting opportunity I might be getting involved. I spoke to someone last night about doing some work (performing) in countries far and beyond..LOL..yeah,...Anyhow, turns out that whole thing isn't for me, not now anyways but the conversation turned into something else that's still good and I'd be providing a service to more than one party so I'm curious to see where it takes me.
I still haven't learned Tessanne's songs in depth yet...Still just blank about learning and whatever...Today I actually was doing some guitar tracks on a song for a little school who wanted a TV track done. And wow, I need to get serious again about practicing because that one little song took me longer than I expected. A song called "Christmas Shoes" ..with a child singing it..Quite a sad song I think but still a great composition and song in general.
It's not that it was a hard song to play, but just how the acoustic guitar was played, it took some time to get the interpretation right. I'm not proud of the final product but it's all the time I could put into it. It does sound fairly decent though. And for a TV track that will be used maybe only once at a school concert, it will do.
I worked out today, been doing good. It's the way to be, fit & healthy. Good stuff. I change it up everyday, never the same workout consecutively. And I probably only work out 3 to 4 times a week. Though I am aiming to have a great looking body, the importance lies on sticking with it until I'm too old to continue. Hopefully I do get my great looking body along the way :-)
I think that's it for now. I'm going to start a new blog "On The Road". That will be somewhat of a journal of the happenings of when I'm on tour, no matter who I'm out with. So look out for that.
Peace Love & Happiness
Dubz
There's in interesting opportunity I might be getting involved. I spoke to someone last night about doing some work (performing) in countries far and beyond..LOL..yeah,...Anyhow, turns out that whole thing isn't for me, not now anyways but the conversation turned into something else that's still good and I'd be providing a service to more than one party so I'm curious to see where it takes me.
I still haven't learned Tessanne's songs in depth yet...Still just blank about learning and whatever...Today I actually was doing some guitar tracks on a song for a little school who wanted a TV track done. And wow, I need to get serious again about practicing because that one little song took me longer than I expected. A song called "Christmas Shoes" ..with a child singing it..Quite a sad song I think but still a great composition and song in general.
It's not that it was a hard song to play, but just how the acoustic guitar was played, it took some time to get the interpretation right. I'm not proud of the final product but it's all the time I could put into it. It does sound fairly decent though. And for a TV track that will be used maybe only once at a school concert, it will do.
I worked out today, been doing good. It's the way to be, fit & healthy. Good stuff. I change it up everyday, never the same workout consecutively. And I probably only work out 3 to 4 times a week. Though I am aiming to have a great looking body, the importance lies on sticking with it until I'm too old to continue. Hopefully I do get my great looking body along the way :-)
I think that's it for now. I'm going to start a new blog "On The Road". That will be somewhat of a journal of the happenings of when I'm on tour, no matter who I'm out with. So look out for that.
Peace Love & Happiness
Dubz
Friday, December 3, 2010
Just finished watching the movie 'Town" with Ben Affleck. I liked it. He wrote & directed it too.
Again, rehearsals are coming along...I'm still just really over playing/working for other artists though. Yesterday I said I lost my zeal for playing guitars...I think that's the issue, I've been playing mostly for other artist and feel like I'm not getting the chance to do my own thing and it's frustrating me. Especially when I have to put a lot of time and energy into learning their stuff. ...Like, all that effort and at the end of the day it's just another paycheck. And when that paycheck goes into my monthly expenses I'm back at square one.
Yeah, I guess I'm just venting...ranting randomly. Guess this is my outlet for all or most of the shit I don't say usually and the thing is, it doesn't even matter if anyone reads it....as long as I let it out. Ahhhhh....this is my therapy :-) yeah, whatever.
Nothing really interesting happened today, rehearsal, Myles' bandage got pulled off by some ass of a kid at school today so I had to come home and do it over...and now I have to take him back to the doc tomorrow to get it done right.
That's basically it....
Hey whenever you decide to have kids remember it's not easy, it's full time and it's not all fun. It can be a lot of work.
With that said.
Peace
Again, rehearsals are coming along...I'm still just really over playing/working for other artists though. Yesterday I said I lost my zeal for playing guitars...I think that's the issue, I've been playing mostly for other artist and feel like I'm not getting the chance to do my own thing and it's frustrating me. Especially when I have to put a lot of time and energy into learning their stuff. ...Like, all that effort and at the end of the day it's just another paycheck. And when that paycheck goes into my monthly expenses I'm back at square one.
Yeah, I guess I'm just venting...ranting randomly. Guess this is my outlet for all or most of the shit I don't say usually and the thing is, it doesn't even matter if anyone reads it....as long as I let it out. Ahhhhh....this is my therapy :-) yeah, whatever.
Nothing really interesting happened today, rehearsal, Myles' bandage got pulled off by some ass of a kid at school today so I had to come home and do it over...and now I have to take him back to the doc tomorrow to get it done right.
That's basically it....
Hey whenever you decide to have kids remember it's not easy, it's full time and it's not all fun. It can be a lot of work.
With that said.
Peace
Thursday, December 2, 2010
*Sigh*
The rehearsal today was ok, managed to attempt three songs. They actually changed the date for the launch now so it's Jan 4th. That's due to lack of preparation and availability of the musicians. We still have to rehearse though, while we are available to do so.
I realized something today, I've totally lost my zeal for playing the guitar. And to make it worse, Monty came to the rehearsal today, Tessanne's second guitarist (the guy who fills in for me when I can't make gigs with Shaggy or anyone else, he's the first person I call). And... dude really can play, very well too. So I'm like, "why do I even bother?"
I think I need to go away somewhere for a couple months or something, alone, off the grid, get my thoughts together...get my whole life together .......
Last week I told myself that music would no longer be the priority, got to find another source of income and make it the primary one, music would be what I do for fun. Looks like I've planted a seed that's slowly turning me off of playing now...
It's all sort of a contradiction because I'm hear scheduling time every week to come up with concepts to write songs which has been going ok. But, I donno...it's what I know...actually...it's all I know....for now anyways..
Ok that's it for tonight, gonna go bake a banana bread and go to bed.
PEACE!
I realized something today, I've totally lost my zeal for playing the guitar. And to make it worse, Monty came to the rehearsal today, Tessanne's second guitarist (the guy who fills in for me when I can't make gigs with Shaggy or anyone else, he's the first person I call). And... dude really can play, very well too. So I'm like, "why do I even bother?"
I think I need to go away somewhere for a couple months or something, alone, off the grid, get my thoughts together...get my whole life together .......
Last week I told myself that music would no longer be the priority, got to find another source of income and make it the primary one, music would be what I do for fun. Looks like I've planted a seed that's slowly turning me off of playing now...
It's all sort of a contradiction because I'm hear scheduling time every week to come up with concepts to write songs which has been going ok. But, I donno...it's what I know...actually...it's all I know....for now anyways..
Ok that's it for tonight, gonna go bake a banana bread and go to bed.
PEACE!
Thus Starts The Day
So It's 9:48am and I'm supposed to be at rehearsals by 10am. I haven't even showered yet. Been listening to the songs and being overwhelmed by the parts that I need to learn. I know I'll eventually get them but WOW...not today.
So how are you feeling today? have anything to share or get off your chest?..You can let me know.
Dec 2...and thus starts the day
So how are you feeling today? have anything to share or get off your chest?..You can let me know.
Dec 2...and thus starts the day
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
No Rehearsal
There was actually no rehearsal today. We all went, set up the gear but due to the fact that we all didn't get any music to listen and learn prior to meeting up today, it wouldn't have been productive at all to even attempt playing anything. So the plan was, get the music this evening, learn the songs and ROCK OUT tomorrow. Hmmmm, easier said than done. Though I know most of Tessanne's old material, I'm clueless on the new stuff and I've only received three songs via email up to this point and I'm going to bed shortly. So, tomorrow will be interesting. I will learn the songs in the morning, whatever the amount is in my mailbox tomorrow, I'll try and get through them.
I stopped by my dad's house today, Salim (my eldest son) was with me. We chatted with him for a while about exercise and getting in shape. Then he got a phone call that when he was done talking to the person on the line, I thought I was the one who just came off the phone. He was saying pretty much the same stuff I said in my blog last night - bills, his age, need to do other things besides music.
Then I began thinking, are we all destined do follow in our parents' footsteps? I doubt it. So is it that just like when we were kids and learned by mimicking our parents we do it in adulthood as well, subconsciously putting ourselves in the same situation because that's what we've learned to do?...Sounds possible, but I doubt that too.
Breaking the pattern is always an option. Life has many options, you just have to put yourself in the mindset to see them. .... I'm actually reaffirming myself by saying that. I have to.
With that said, I bid you all a good night or day wherever you are, peace be with you.
Dubz
PS almost forgot. If you don't know who Tessanne Chin is click HERE to find out.
I stopped by my dad's house today, Salim (my eldest son) was with me. We chatted with him for a while about exercise and getting in shape. Then he got a phone call that when he was done talking to the person on the line, I thought I was the one who just came off the phone. He was saying pretty much the same stuff I said in my blog last night - bills, his age, need to do other things besides music.
Then I began thinking, are we all destined do follow in our parents' footsteps? I doubt it. So is it that just like when we were kids and learned by mimicking our parents we do it in adulthood as well, subconsciously putting ourselves in the same situation because that's what we've learned to do?...Sounds possible, but I doubt that too.
Breaking the pattern is always an option. Life has many options, you just have to put yourself in the mindset to see them. .... I'm actually reaffirming myself by saying that. I have to.
With that said, I bid you all a good night or day wherever you are, peace be with you.
Dubz
PS almost forgot. If you don't know who Tessanne Chin is click HERE to find out.
Tessanne Chin Rehearsal
Rehearsals today with Tessanne Chin for her album launch next Tuesday Dec 7th. Should be a fun gig, it always is.
I've liked her since I met her in 2004.....But she's a Virgo ...if you know Virgos you'll know what I mean. Anyhow I always seem to be attracted to Virgos though, and they and I are usually good friends. ...at least when we get to meet up or whatever.
The first time I played for her was maybe 2005 or 2006, ...Great songs, great musicians, a lot of guitar work and she is an amazing singer. So as I said, it should be fun.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
PEACE
I've liked her since I met her in 2004.....But she's a Virgo ...if you know Virgos you'll know what I mean. Anyhow I always seem to be attracted to Virgos though, and they and I are usually good friends. ...at least when we get to meet up or whatever.
The first time I played for her was maybe 2005 or 2006, ...Great songs, great musicians, a lot of guitar work and she is an amazing singer. So as I said, it should be fun.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
PEACE
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