Eight Mile, Baby. Represent.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Okay, so I'm in the Detroit (rock city) metro area. And I'm a pop culture whore. So naturally, I had to go to Eight Mile. Unlike, Mr. Marshall Mathers, however, I am a wuss. So I went to the side of Eight Mile that runs through South Lyon, Michigan. Not so much the hood. Its the same street, just more than a couple miles down the road. But I went to eight mile, bitches, can you say the same?
Let us rewind a bit.
Yesterday I flew to Detroit. But even before that, I braved some extraordinarily crappy Memphis thunderstorm action on the way to the airport with such virility that the average speed on the interstate was a blazing 35mph (about 56kph for all you hosers , Europeans, Asians, and other citizens of the world out there). Not cool. Even still, joy of all joys, my flight wasn't delayed by much. The flight was fine, aside from uber thick fog until about three seconds before the wheels hit the ground, something I can always live without.
I stepped outside the airport in Detroit, and in spite of finding it grey and ugly, thought the weather to be entirely bareable. That lasted for approximately 45 minutes, at which point the Big D decided it would rather hang out around 18F. Yes, it is frigid. Today's high was 20F, and tomorrow's is 8F. I hate the north. 'Nuff said there.
Then I went to dinner with a very good friend of mine. I haven't seen Kelly in a few years, for reasons that require a few glasses of wine and a couple of hours to properly cover. But I will say that it was refreshing to hang out with her, and that we're closer now than we've ever been.
Insert poor-quality cellphone picture here. Its blurry because we were outside, and it was cold as balls out there. Brrrrr. Anywho, Kell and I did some Mongolian BBQ, picked up some gourmet chocolate at Schakolad, and hit a local pub to meet up with Kelly's bestfriend and one of my favorite people, Booty. I also love that her nickname is Booty. She rocks.
Today was effing cold. Had a good day at the office, and to my knowledge, the client knows we're worth the investment, which is generally a good thing. Had a nice dinner of perch and hashbrowns (seriously), and now I'm hanging at the bar/lobby thing of my hotel, sipping on a rum and diet and paying marginal attention to Deal or No Deal. Tommorow will be stupid cold, but at least I'll be heading home sweet Memphis. Until Sunday, that is. Then its off to San Fran. Ah, the life of a road warrior.
Currently in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Currently listening to Howie Mandel and Deal or No Deal
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posted by Dustin @ 7:07 PM,
Skunk of the Union Address.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Pleh.
If he says "nucular" one more time I think I'll just shit.
Currently listening to King George W. the First
posted by Dustin @ 8:27 PM,
Shit I've Been Reading on Planes...
Friday, January 25, 2008
I spend quite a bit of time on planes. And the overwhelming majority of that time is spent in coach. Even if I'm fortunate enough to land an exit row seat, most planes simply aren't built for a 6'2" frame AND an open laptop. I try to work as much as I can, but the cramped space usually kills any motivation I started out with by the time they come down the isle to offer me a $5 bag of chips and a tiny plastic cup of water (cheap bastard airlines). So, I generally read to pass the time. At the end of each month I read the coming month's issues of Entrepreneur, Inc., and the now defunct Business 2.0. The rest of the month I read whichever paperback jumped out at me at the airport bookstore. Some are duds and some are really pretty good. I figured I'd give a shout out to a few of the winners of the last month or two. So without further adieu, I give to you:
Shit I've Been Reading On Planes
Water for Elephants, by Sarah Gruen, is a historical novel based on a seven-year stretch in the life of a depression-era vet medicine student who ditches school on the day of finals to run away with the circus. Sounds like a ridiculous premise, but its actually an incredibly witty, sometimes funny/sometimes horrifying glimpse into the world of carnies. I personally have had a lifeline discomfort with carnies, which now seems both completely justified and totally unfair at the same time. Blessed juxtaposition. A-
The Audacity of Hope is Barack Obama's second book, and is a poignant glimpse into his positions on some of the major issues facing the country. One hopes that he's really as real and approachable as the book suggests, and for the pundits who claim to be confused as to what his positions are on Immigration, Economics, Foreign Policy, Family, and the Like, this book does a pretty good job of putting it out there. A couple of the chapters move a bit slower than the others, but overall its a good read for those who are curious about Senator Obama. With Super Duper Tuesday approaching rapidly, it couldn't be a more timely read. B+
For those of you familiar with Augusten Burroughs' work (ex. Running With Scissors, Dry, Possible Side Effects), you're already familiar with his smartness, honesty, and at least marginally-perverted sense of humour. Sellevision is clearly written by the same author, but is a far more ridiculous novel about the lives and goings-on of the cast and management of a second-rate home shopping cable network. For those of you who, like me, find yourselves entertained by off-color, politically incorrect, and otherwise more or less offensive prose, I can guarantee a good read. The first two pages, after all, deliver a queer television host accidentally revealing his schmeckel in front of a room of children and a few million viewers. And it only goes downhill from there. Good times. A+
Finally, and most recently, I picked up My Boring-Ass Life by Kevin Smith. For those of you who don't know who the hell Kevin Smith is, I will say two things: First, we can no longer be friends. Second, if you wish to remain friends, go immediately to your local movie rental joint, video download site, or simply ask me if you can borrow Clerks, Mallrats, Hiatus, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II. Skip Jersey Girl, because it sucked. Watch the others back to back, without breaks for such foolish distractions as work, sleep, and socialization. The only excuses to break are the bathroom, food, snootchie-bootchies (not that I support such activities, but you'll get it after about five minutes of Mallrats), and, naturally, more food (becasue of the snootchies). My Boring-Ass Life is just that, a year long diary of the mostly mundane minutia of his days. Be warned, he leaves NOTHING out, no matter how personal. Its great, in a bizarre sort of way. A- (the minus is for its sheer weirdness, which will not appeal to some lamer folks)
That's all for now. Next week I'm off to Detroit.
Currently in Memphis, Tennessee
Currently listening to Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight
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posted by Dustin @ 1:31 PM,
Greetings From Springfield...
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Ok, so maybe not THAT Springfield. But Springfield, Missouri...and the closest "major" airport to Joplin. And I am guilty of using the word "major" very liberally. After security, there is a single vendor in the airport. Here you can get magazines, premade soggy sandwiches, and bottled beer. Nothing more. On the brightside, when I got here two days ago my bag was the first one to show up at baggage claim. That never happens. Woot.
After a 30 minute flight, I'll spend a few hours in St. Louis, then its back home to Memphis. Till next week anyway. Ah, the life of a road warrior.
Currently in Springfield, Missouri
Currently listening to a larger amount of background noise than you'd expect in such a small airport.
posted by Dustin @ 11:47 AM,
The Best BBQ ALWAYS Comes From...
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Those in the know are well aware that the prettier the BBQ restaurant, the more mediocre (or shitty) the BBQ. If you want great BBQ, whether you're in Memphis, Austin, or Kansas City, you have to find the crummiest looking, filthiest, and potentially most dangerously patroned joint on the side of some backroad off the main drag.
Today, we went to Lumpy's on Historic Route 66. And them was some FINE ribs.
And I'm starting something new with today's blog. Now in addition to what I'm listening to, I'll be listing where I am. In case you care.
That's all for now.
Currently in Joplin, Missouri
Currently listening to Keith Urban - Somebody Like You
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posted by Dustin @ 5:37 PM,
Rocking Joplin....in the highest degree to which it can be rocked...
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Well, I'm in Joplin. And as the poorly-shot cell phone pic above shows, the only thing I know about the place is that historic Route 66 runs through it. Woot.
I was trying to decide if Joplin is Midwest, Breadbasket, or The South. Then I saw the building above, which is apparently home to a company called FAG. Nice. Has to be The South.
On a side note, MSNBC is reporting that Heath Ledger was just found dead. Of all the celebs I thought would kick it in '08, he'd never have made the list. Bummer.
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posted by Dustin @ 3:38 PM,
I love it...
Monday, January 21, 2008
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posted by Dustin @ 4:04 PM,
Its not every day....
Friday, January 18, 2008
Its not every day that you almost get run over by a Lotus (see above). A Lotus that's driven by a 30 year old blonde bombshell who no doubt has a 60 year old boyfriend or husband. But yesterday was not everyday. Yesterday was in Santa Monica. And it was gorgeous. And I loved it.
But I'm getting ahead of myself.
I flew into LAX on Tuesday and had the privilege of hanging out with two of my favorite friends (see below). There was a quick trip to Laguna for a gorgeous sunset and overpriced, watered-down cocktails. So watered-down, in fact, that the picture shown below is just a bad picture of me, not a drunken picture of me. Shane and Nicole managed to look good, but for some reason I look about half baked. C'est la vie.
Anywho, after the overpriced cocktails and the cranky waitress, we went back to Shane & Nicole's place, where she made a badass gourmet pizza to accompany better cocktails, a bottle of wine, and the first night of American Idol auditions. That train wreck is still entertaining. Period.
On Wednesday I traveled all across the Los Angeles Basin with my client and did what I was ACTUALLY out there to do :-). Followed by dinner with Shane & Nicole, more wine, and the second night of American Idol auditions. Yes, we are apparently pop-culture-whores/lemmings who wouldn't dream of missing Idol. And we're apparently good with that. Woot. A fantabulous time was had by all and it was really good to hang out.
Yesterday I met up with Tim, a high school buddy that I haven't seen for seven or eight years. He lives in Hollywood, has a SAG card and an IMDB profile, and is going to be my first famous friend. How badass is that? We met up at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, which is where the hot chick in the Lotus thought it was more important to gab into her cell phone (probably about the previous evening's American Idol episode) than it was to notice I was crossing the street. Fortunately, I'm a quick little shit and saved myself from certain destruction. Then Tim and I walked around for an hour or so chatting and drinking coffee before I headed back to LAX, and ultimately home.
Tomorrow we're going to High School Musical at The Orpheum. I'm only marginally interested, but Tim is psyched, and I never pass up the opportunity to dress cute in public.
Currently listening to NIN - Capitol G
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posted by Dustin @ 3:06 PM,
Yet Another New Semester and a Trip to Gold Country...
Monday, January 14, 2008
Spring semester starts today, and once again I am prodding myself to get motivated and continue kicking scholastic ass (still rocking a 3.88!). The biggest challenge comes when considering how long it will take to finish this degree program while only taking two courses per semester. So I have to frequently remind myself that I'm in no hurry, which, though completely logical and entirely reasonable, goes against every natural fiber of my being. Those who know me well would testify that I'm no fan of delayed gratification, to put it lightly. Alas, this new semester (Intermediate Spanish II and another CIS course) will be one step closer, even if it is a smallish step. Ah, the life of a professional adult student. Woot.
Speaking of professional life...I'm off to LA for a client site visit in the morning. Gotta love SoCal. And even more exciting than the work side, I'll get to have dinner and drinks with a couple of very good friends that in spite of a year's worth of friendship (and hard work on that upcoming independent wealth possibility I've spoken of previously) I've never had the pleasure of meeting in person. One of the more interesting aspects of consulting work is that you often form close working relationships and even friendships with people over a period of months or years without ever shaking their hand or looking them in the eye. Anyway, I'll take pictures while I'm out there and hopefully post a pic of my buddy Shane, his lovely wife Nicole, and myself accompanied by a few martini glasses or something. And since its LA, those are probably $12 martinis. Welcome to Hollywood, baby.
Currently listening to Jellyfish - Sebrina, Paste, and Plato
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posted by Dustin @ 2:40 PM,
Baby Steps Toward Rockstardom Remixed
Friday, January 11, 2008
Okay, so i know I just posted a link to that new song (So Much Better) like a week ago, but I've cut some different guitars, added a synth, and done some other crap to it. So if you're curious about the new mix:
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posted by Dustin @ 4:10 PM,
Sordid Lives : The Series! I can't wait...
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The gay-themed Logo cable channel said Tuesday it has started production on "Sordid Lives: The Series," a scripted satire about a dysfunctional Texan family.
The project, slated for a fall premiere on the MTV Networks outlet, is based on Del Shores' 1996 play and 2000 film. Shores ("Queer as Folk," "Dharma & Greg") wrote and will direct all 12 half-hour episodes.
Most of the film and stage cast are reprising their roles in the series, including Olivia Newton-John, who will perform five new songs, and Beth Grant, who plays the drug-addled matriarch who struggles to cope with the problems of assorted family members
In addition, Leslie Jordan is set to guest star in several episodes, reprising his role as an institutionalized brother who channels Tammy Wynette (played by Wynette's daughter Georgette Jones).
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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posted by Dustin @ 10:51 AM,
Rainy Days...
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
I just got done walking the dog in the rain. This isn't Washington-style rain, where it's mostly just gloomy and grey with a couple of drops here and there. This is a southern thunderstorm. Odd for January, but southern nonetheless. For those of you from the South, you know a thunderstorm means rain so hard you have to pull the car over and wind so strong you hear the house move.
And yes, I was walking my dog in it. I walked her a few times throughout the day but she was ridiculously stubborn and wasn't taking care of "all her business", if you know what I mean. So we walked in the rain. And she was showing signs of the same stubbornness. And we were wet, and I was beginning to get annoyed.
Then I had an epiphany.
This may sound fruity, or new age, or something like that to some of you, but I decided I was going to appreciate the rain. The gentle tickling of each individual drop landing on my face. The way a single rolling drop melds into a little river running down my cheek. The calm, fresh smell of the air contrasting the intensity of the wind. The way a few little spears of light cut through the dark clouds as the wind pushes them at an Olympian pace. All of the things that I generally miss because I'm annoyed at a dog who stubbornly refuses do what needs to be done.
So I enjoyed the rest of our walk in the rain. And I think I'll try to remember things like that more often in the future.
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posted by Dustin @ 5:04 PM,
Weekend in Review...
Monday, January 7, 2008
Saturday was a day of relaxation, for the most part. The only thing of interest (aside from an hour or so at Banana Republic) was the ABC/Facebook Presidential Debate. I'll be short and say that it was pretty interesting and solidified my preferred candidate(s) even further. 'Nuff said on that.
Saturday evening, the dog started coughing again. And she coughed. And coughed. She gets in the spells where she'll cough indefinitely if she's not calmed down, so all through the night we were up every 45 minutes to an hour to comfort her. Oy veh. For anyone who says caring for a pug isn't as tough as child rearing............
Yesterday was cool. A friend of mine from India is in town on a project, and we got to hang out for a few hours. Madhu and I were introduced by Lasitha, about whom I've written in earlier blogs. I showed him around town a bit and we ate at a local cajun place here called The Bayou. Indians generally like cajun cuisine, since its spicier and less bland than other American food.
Last night it was nice to have some new television to watch for the first time since The Writer's Strike began. Extreme Makeover:Home Edition had a psychic come in and make sure the ghosts in a house were okay with them demolishing it. That was a first. Desperate Housewives picked up where it left off and was its typical fabulous self. After that I watched about three minutes of the series preview for Cashmere Mafia before dismissing it as a cheap attempt to fill the hole Sex in the City left in our hearts. As much as I love Lucy Liu, it just didn't grab me.
Yeah...that's about it. Not the most "rockstaresque" weekend in the history of the world, but that's fine by me. I may be spending this coming weekend in LA, so perhaps a laid back couple of days is a good thing. More on that to come....
Currently listening to The Howard Stern Show
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posted by Dustin @ 8:23 AM,
Babysteps Toward Rockstardom....
Friday, January 4, 2008
I added a new demo track to myspace, iffen you're curious. Click Here, and its the one called "So Much Better".
posted by Dustin @ 2:55 PM,
Last Note on Iowa...For Now, Anyway...
For the first time in this presidential race, I actually had an epiphany: regardless of who wins the presidency, we're going to have a leader that actually speaks English for the first time in eight years! I know that sounds petty, but I remember watching the '04 debates and feeling bad for W and his inability to form an intelligent sentence. Now, I certainly don't share the values of Huckabee and his clan, but at least the man speaks our language. And damn it if he's not likable.
And hats off to Mr. Barack Obama. His acceptance speech hit the notes of a truly inspirational leader, not unlike Jack and Bobby Kennedy or MLK in rhythm. Just in case you didn't stay up late enough to hear it:
And I've got to see this as a sign of incredible evolution in US politics. We're still eleven months from choosing a president, so I won't be quick to say he's won the fight, but just the fact that for the first time in American history we have a truly viable African American presidential candidate says a lot about where we've come and where we're going.
I also could not be prouder of my generation (Y) and the generation after me (Millenials) in Iowa who actually went beyond the Myspace and Facebook primaries and viral social networking hooplah to actually show up for caucus. If we'd have done that in '04 things may have turned out differently.
Anyway, it was a good sign for the remainder of this campaign. Even though nothing will be certain for some months, its really good to see people supporting candidates that seem to be as passionate about change as we are.
Congrats, Mr. O.
posted by Dustin @ 9:34 AM,
Obama and Huckabee Win in Iowa
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum.
One could ask "what are Iowa conservatives thinking?". But then again, Pat Robertson won in Iowa. So I guess it may not matter that much in the long run after all.
posted by Dustin @ 8:55 PM,
On the Iowa Caucuses...
I don't generally use this medium for political rants, but as Iowans are flocking to the polls (well, meandering is more likely), I figured I'd spit a bit of what's on my mind as the primary season begins:
First, for the evildoers....er...uh...elephants, that is.
I'm not sure if I blacked out for a bit, but when the hell did Mike Huckabee gain traction? Up until a couple of weeks ago, he'd barely earned an honorable mention in the media, and here he is neck and neck with Mitt Romney. I'm both marginally confused and at least as much petrified by this phenomenon. Should it truly come down to Huckabee and Romney for the red ticket, the religious right will strive to elect either a bishop of the Mormon who is a continual supporter of the "clearer every day" Iraq failure or an ordained Baptist minister Arkansas redneck who thinks everyone with HIV/AIDS should be quarantined to "cure" the epidemic. Oy veh. I'd like to say there's no way America would elect a fundamentalist right-wing nut job to the top spot, but then again, we RE-ELECTED one in '04.
And I suppose I'm okay with Rudy Giuliani falling out of grace...After all, if his response to 9/11 proves that he's such a great leader and protector of American turf, was 9/10 just a vacation day? Aside from being America's Mayor, what other qualifications does he have to run the most powerful nation (for now anyway) in the world?
Okay, enough for the elephant side of the game and onto the jackasses.
It's intriguing that the top Democratic contenders in Iowa are a black man and a woman. In previous elections, the current standings would have been more likely to give a "nice thought, thanks for playing" nod to Barack and Hillary and usher in the good-looking white man, John Edwards, into the nomination. But then again, there are those rumors that his dear ailing wife is nothing more than a beard (I won't be tacky enough to blog about that possibility....today, anyway).
I think I could actually support any of the three in the general election, but I'm torn for the primary. There are, of course, arguments to be made for both Hillary's experience on the hill and Barack's fresh new viewpoint. Likewise, there are arguments AGAINST Hillary's Washington-drone affect and Barack's lack of world exposure. If you haven't read Barack's second book, The Audacity of Hope, I highly recommend it. Whether or not his brand of change politics is as cavalier as it sounds in the book, at least he has clear ideas of how we can move forward. And Hillary did play an important role in her hubby's presidency, which although briefly tainted by a few blowjobs and a joint, will likely be remembered as a great one (at LEAST for the economy and global relations).
I do have one philosophical issue with Hillary, in that her election to the presidency would mean that America's number one has been either a Bush or a Clinton since 1989. I'm not sure how big of a deal to me that is, but something about dynastic presidencies feels at least a little undemocratic. Especially if she serves two terms followed by a *gasp* Jeb Bush bid....Eek.
Then, of course, there is Mr. Edwards himself. The only thing I've heard about him lately is how concerned people are over his ability to lead the nation while caring for a terminal wife. Hell, Betty Ford abused alcohol right through Gerald's presidency, and W himself has looked rosey-cheeked more than once or twice in the last few years. A sick first lady hardly means he can't do the job. Although I'd like to be able to support someone for what they CAN do, as opposed to settling for someone who "is at least better than the other guy".
Certainly these thoughts don't necessarily represent my entire outlook on the process or the individuals currently involved. Just the thoughts I'm having at this moment. I will be interested to see what comes out of Iowa today, though.
Currently listening to Rufus Wainwright - Going to a Town
posted by Dustin @ 6:30 PM,
Fresh Look For A New Year
So its not a totally new blog template, but I thought I'd "move the furniture around" a bit for '08. That's all for now. Exciting, eh?
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posted by Dustin @ 1:57 PM,
Sicko
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Currently listening to Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
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posted by Dustin @ 3:13 PM,
Holidays, Laziness, and Would-Be New Year's Resolutions...
My trip to Washington was cool, although this is the least sleep I've gotten in a long time. When I landed in Spokane on Sunday (12/23), I got settled, went to Idaho for a few hours with my sisters to do Christmas with Dad, dropped the girls off and went out with two friends from high school till about 2AM, then stayed up till 8:30AM with Dave discussing the philosophy of Gandalf the Grey/White, Harry Potter, and basically solving all of the world's problems (note: when drinking and curing cancer till 8:30AM, always have a tape recorder present if you want to actually remember the solutions the next day). I think the last time I'd been up for 32 hours there was yet another shitty van packed with wanna-be rockstars and a lot of stale pizza involved.
Anywho, two or three family gatherings later (and several consecutive nights of at least a little more alcohol than necessary), I came home to Memphis. Let me first stop and say that while I generally bitch and moan about how much I dislike being around business travelers on a regular basis, I have been reminded of how much MORE I loathe holiday travelers. Business travelers are at least able to navigate an airport security line with marginal efficiency, whereas holiday travelers who haven't flown in a few years (or in some cases since before 9/11) are simply unable to comprehend the process. Furthermore, business travelers rarely have snotty-nosed offspring in tow. Snotty-nosed offspring that sit behind me. And kick the chair. For four hours. Argh. Thank god for crisp five-dollar bills and small bottles of spiced rum.
When I got home, we went to Arkansas to relax at ye ole lake place for a long New Year's weekend. For me, this meant complete and unashamed laziness, many hours of The Next Food Network Star marathons, Man vs. Wild and Mythbusters episodes, and catching up on the sleep I missed out on in Washington. For Tim, this meant almost losing a finger in a freak canopy accident and throwing his back out building a brick patio for the grill, followed by many hours of The Next Food Network Star marathons, Man vs Wild, etc.......
I do need to say that while it was great to see Dick Clark back in Times Square, and that he's clearly worked very hard to overcome the impact of a serious stroke, its tough to listen to the poor guy. For anyone who didn't catch it, take a look at the video clip below.
All the same, it really was good to see him back on the special. And he looked pretty damned good, all things considered.
All the same, it really was good to see him back on the special. And he looked pretty damned good, all things considered.
Finally, regarding New Year's Resolutions: I don't really get them. Noveltization (is that a word?) of major life changes doesn't increase the chance of me actually following through. And if I recognize something that does need to change in my life in November, why not just enact it then rather than the typical "Starting Jan 1...." business. That said, I did take a few minutes this New Year's day to think about a few tangible, important goals for '08. I think its perfectly healthy and constructive to look at a new year as a new opportunity to set some objectives and begin thinking about the best ways to make them happen. So am I playing with semantics, or is there a genuine difference between a resolution and a goal? I don't know, I require a little more alcohol in my blood before I start considering existentialism, antidisestablishmentarianism, and other such philosophical black holes (ask Dave :-). Yet for my own damned good, I've decided to list my major goals at the highest level here for future reference.
So in no particular order I give you "Would-Be New Year's Resolutions, Goals and Other Such Aspirations":
- Launch the first version of a "side project" that has the potential to bring independent wealth
- Finish an independent record with ten or twelve songs that I can be proud of doing on my own
- Stick with my debt reduction plan and make a big dent in the pile
- Make the time to be around the friends I love and who love me, as opposed to bitching about not ever seeing them
Alright, those are the biggies. I guess in a year I'll have to look back and see how well I did. For now, cheers to '08 and may it kick even more ass than '07!
Currently listening to One Republic - Stop and Stare
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