Where have I been?

Its been quite a while since I posted. I have a good deal to catch up on, and I'm going to exclude a good deal as unimportant.

I started playing bass guitar. I got a killer deal on Ebay, because someone didn't know how to sell. I took a risk and got a $180 bass for around $50... I've been practicing that quite a bit. I've begun listening to and appreciating bass lines now, much like I thought was was appreciating guitar after picking up Guitar Hero. I don't have time to play that game anymore--I'm learning the real thing.

What else?

I saw Kodo perform at the Mondavi Center. That was back in January. It was incredible. Kodo is a taiko (japanese drum) troupe of the highest calibur. They are travelling performers in the oldest, most traditional sense--they live together, train together, and their skills extend beyond the incredible drumming. I'll write more on this in another post. Right now, I'm just doing an overview...

I'm writing with ferocious frequency. I bought a Moleskine notebook that follows me everywhere. I'm quite pleased.

I'm getting into the shape I want (finally). I'm seeing a difference, and the belly fat is finally starting to melt off.

My brother is at Basic for the USMC. I am proud to tears. There's a story here too. Another post, another post...

I'm going on a roadtrip this summer. We're going to drive a van through america and see what we can see. I'd like to have a collage of 48 photographs, next to 48 "welcome to" signs. We'll see.

My room is finally clean, and my laundry is all done. That hasn't been true since January... Gross, I know.

My shoulder is almost better. I've started some more serious physical therapy to get myself back into the game...

UUUUuuuum... I started watercolors again. I'm not very good. i need practice.

I think that's it...