So…with newly acquired diploma in hand, I have free time.  Something that I have always wanted to do was to ‘officially’ take a martial art.  I have picked up techniques and methods along the way, but nothing in a dojo.

After thinking about which style I would like to learn, I decided on Aikido.  Aikido translates to “the way of the harmonious spirit.” I chose this style due to its methodology…at its core, Aikdo does not focus on destroying your opponent, but rather avoiding confrontation by maneuvering your body and opponent out of harms way. By using your opponents energy against him along with throws, joint locks, and submissions, conflict is avoided without severely damaging your adversary.

I like that. There is also a spiritual component that facilitates a respect for all living things…right up my alley.

All this to say…my first class totally kicked my ass!!!    Can’t wait to do more!

Well, it’s official…I be a college graduate.  I have a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology Management!

I just found out this morning and right now, I am a little unsure as to exactly what it is I am feeling.  Part of me is really happy…proud…relieved. Yet another part is feeling uncertain…I’ve been really dedicated to this school thing for a while now…(I shouldn’t complain cuz I got a 4 year degree in one and a half years)…now that I am done, I will need to get a new routine…hehe…I won’t be doing school EVERY night.  I now have time to breathe and do the things that I have been putting off…like recording new music, tennis, and martial arts. 

It’s a good change…might be weird at first, but I am SURE I will get used to it  

Well, it’s official…I be a college graduate.  I have a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology Management!

I just found out this morning and right now, I am a little unsure as to exactly what it is I am feeling.  Part of me is really happy…proud…relieved. Yet another part is feeling uncertain…I’ve been really dedicated to this school thing for a while now…(I shouldn’t complain cuz I got a 4 year degree in one and a half years)…now that I am done, I will need to get a new routine…hehe…I won’t be doing school EVERY night.  I now have time to breathe and do the things that I have been putting off…like recording new music, tennis, and martial arts. 

It’s a good change…might be weird at first, but I am SURE I will get used to it  

Well…it’s almost over.  One more test and I will be done with school…finally. After that…it’s back into the studio…and back to life…sweet!

If you have to tell the world how great you are…are you really that great?

Just a thought…  

Really???  Is it too much to ask for someone to do what they say they are going to do???  Really???

Sometimes dealing with folks makes me feel like I am from a different planet…hmmm…maybe I am  

Ohh…”Seasons of Love” from Rent just came on my iPod…awesome!

So…been nose to the grindstone finishing up school.  Looks like I will have my life back starting September 1st as I will finally be done with my B.S. in I.T. Management…pretty nerdy huh?

Anywho…I have written the material for the next CD, just gotta get in and record it.  Hopefully the process will go a little more smoothly since the songs will be naked and acoustic…not so much to produce!

More later…

Yeah…it’s been a while since I’ve posted. School has been kicking my butt; however there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is getting brighter and brighter each day.  2 classes, 2 tests, and 2 projects and I’m done…finally.

An update on the music front…I have enough songs for the next CD.  I just have to find time to record.

More later…

We watched a few movies over the past couple of weeks…here’s a couple I would like to comment on:

August Rush - I went into it not really knowing what to expect, but man…it was really good. Nice, moving, emotional music to go along with a sweet story. Thumbs Up!

Into The Wild - Heard this was a really good flick, but didn’t know it was based on a true story. If you haven’t seen it, stop reading…*spoiler alert*…I found it interesting that once he got his realization that happiness is not real unless it is shared, he attempted to leave Alaska but was unable to. Then nature, the thing he as escaping to, wound up killing him. Sad story.

So, I fired up the equipment in the studio in preparation to start recording my next CD.  I’d forgotten what a chore it is getting good levels, setting up mics to get the right sound, configuring the recording software…seems like it never ends.

It is fun though…hard work, but fun.  The first song I’m working on is a tune called ‘Over My Head’

More to come…