on the other hand
Well, I THOUGHT the “roommie” was going to the beach on Friday…She was, but then stuff happened…How this affects MY plans I’m not quite sure…And because I really wanted Friday off, I’ll have to work on Sunday…But (especially if I hurry) cleaning the bathrooms only takes three hours…Or (more likely) however long it takes, I’ll get PAID for three hours work…Maybe I will try the casual pace just to see how long it takes…
Now about Friday…with or without my amp, somehow (hopefully) I’m gonna go to the AmerLegion open mic…Maybe it’s an ego thing, but I’d rather play than watch–some people I know are playing in Wheaton…I don’t like Wheaton, and even if I drove there, parking can be challenging…and like I said, I’d rather play…
and one of the things that’s depressing me is that I’m not out there playing more…I know I’ve got plenty of talent (did I just say that out loud?) so what is it? It’s gotta be my looks, although beauty (like guitar playing I guess) is a subjective thing–in the eye (or ear) of the beholder…If someone tells me it’s my “quirky” personality, I will list by name all my “quirky” friends–using the term “friends” loosely…NONE, absolutely NONE of the people I know (intimately or not) are 100% “normal” IN MY OPINION, so for someone to use that as a reason why I’m not working as a Musician more is pure hypocrisy…Frankly, as conceited as it sounds, I think some people are intimidated by my ability…and they should be…I’m as good a DRUMMER as most guys I hear playing…We’re leaving technique (or technical ability) out of it…By which I mean Ringo will never be as “good” as the guy in RUSH…Like Clapton will likely never be as “good” as Van Halen…That’s not the point…(sigh) It IS rather frustrating…especially reading on Facebook what my “friends” think of some of my other Musician “friends”…really? Nancy is a “star”? That’s OK, Bill drinks a fair amount…*I* think she’s a prima donna; An OK singer, not exceptional…oh well, gotta try and get some more sleep…