I woke up today...

...and at the age of 42 (my b-day was just yesterday), I am officially without a job.
Well, not exactly official yet - as they are paying my through March 15th - but close enough.
Some irons in the fire, pots on the stove (what other cliches can I use?)...just nothing done quite yet. Looking, and focusing on, the positive side of this, I'm guessing there are alot of opportunities out there...but what do I really want to do? To make it simple - become famous. Yeah, famous. Why not? Everyone else seems to be these days. Must be easy - right? Or just lucky? Nah, fuck that - it takes work. And I'm willing to work.
Music - I like music.
Food - I like to eat.
Can I combine the two?
Maybe...we'll see.
I'll start with the music first - my first love. DJ'ing seems to be a good possibility. I could podcast, I could apply for a spot on an internet radio station, I could talk to people in the satellite radio industry...OK, those are good places to start.
I'm finally taking the leap into the world of Macintosh (or do they like to known as Apple?)...I'm buying a used Powerbook - totally tweaked out, and ready to roll, spin, burn, mix, 'cast.

Stay tuned.
Peace out.
-ecg.

the pressures of the world...

Yeah...
I like using that - the "..." that is.
Dramatic pause.
You know, like not posting here since December.
It's a new year - is there a new ME? Or just the old me that has not fully evolved or simply has been suppressed by me somehow?
Being in a job transition phase has left me, at times, feeling many different emotions.
Finally going to therapy is helping me along the journey, but there hasn't been as many revelations as I was expecting. Then again, that seems an apt metaphor for life in general - a lot of basic shit with a sprinkle of excitement now and then - if your lucky...or if you let it in.
That appears to be a habit of mine - not letting stuff in, not dealing directly with issues, putting things off...gotta follow through. I'm working on it.

Been listening to alot of the shows on East Village Radio recently - I think I'm going to put a playlist together and send it in along with their questionnaire...who knows, maybe I'll get lucky.

It looks like the wife may be appearing on that 30 Days show - more to come on that later (when it happens...I'm staying positive). I knew she'd be famous one day.

Peace...out...later,
-ecg.

Jeez, it's been awhile...

Just lazy I guess.

Been able to pass along some great tunes to some great people recently.
Feels nice. Having others (hopefully) enjoy what can be passed along.
And we all should pass around the tunes...

Eletro, beats, etc. - got get 'em:
Samurai.FM
Gomma

Happy Holidaze y'all.
-ecg.

It's always nice...

...to be reminded of something I had forgotten about.
Like music I haven't listened to for awhile - or a website not viewed in some time.

The Happy Corp comes to mind.
Had signed up for LVHRD updates, but still haven't attended a party (gotta make the time!)

Next week is quite eventful:
Monday - Nellie McKay
Wednesday - Depeche Mode
Friday - maybe Sinead (a friend has an extra ticket)

Saw the Australian Pink Floyd show last week at the Beacon - simply awesome.

Have a great weekend - stay warm.
-ecg.

Eeeeaaooww...

Musical selections for Turkey Day:

Freeform Five - damn! Everyone should own this one (Misch Masch).

She Wants Revenge - you've all(?) heard the comparisons (Interpol, Joy Division, etc.); these guys rock. Tear You Apart has been playing on Sirius (Alt Nation and LoC) since the summer.

And - some funny shit.

Have a great T-Day all (and don't forget to take your digestive enzymes).

Enjoy,
-ecg.

Resentment, trust - what else?

The therapy sessions seems to be taking hold.
It's interesting work, and it's great to have homework!

So everyone is into Johnny Cash right now - yes?
I started seeing Joaquin on magazine covers months ago (NYT Style section back in the summer?).
Well, I'm no different - I got the Folsom Prison recording (a cheapy at $8.99 - at Virgin). It's pretty fucking cool. And an NPR story the other day on All Things Considered was about a reporter who was there who took along his recorder (a reel-to-reel) and produced a very interesting audience recording.

Check out some of the other shows on NPR - All Songs Considered (available in podcast - most of their shows are), Fresh Air...it's all good.

All the best - and Happy Turkey Day.
-ecg.

Oh m'gawd - I'm becoming my mother?!

And not in a good way.
It's all the bad habits (ugh).
What the hell happened? Or has it just been a long time coming?
They say we all become (somewhat) like our parents - and I'm not liking what I'm seeing.
It's almost as if I'm not comfortable in my own skin any more.
I should have woken up to this earlier, but I can't turn back the clock.
Only option is to work in the present, keep the lessons learned (but don't let them weigh me down) and focus on making it (all) that much better.
I can (and will) do this.

Running - yes, running.
Thought time and again that I never really liked it, but I'm gonna give it a shot.
Heading over to Jack Rabbit's to get video taped and fitted for the proper shoes.
There's also good beginner's booklet's available at Runner's World.

OK - gotta run.
Later,
-ecg.