Time Out

So it has been a few days since I last posted.  I’m going to be honest, I have been very overwhelmed this last week.  Somewhere between the countless hours sitting in the studio, conference calls discussing the enigmatic “plan” for our upcoming release, and the never-ending nothing fights between people due to the lack of financial stability, I lost my shit.

Sometimes it is good to sit out.  I have been working myself to the bone during this time off we are supposed to be enjoying and I finally cracked.  For once I turned off my computer and phone with no remorse.  I know many people think being in a band is easy and dream-like, but it isn’t all fun.  It takes years of work.  I can’t tell you how many nights I have slept in a van or on the floor of some house that smells like cats.  Like any profession, you have to pay your dues.

Now, I am not saying it isn’t our choice or that we don’t appreciate the opportunity.  I am just sharing that in every profession or lifestyle, it is alright to take a time out once and a while.  Overwhelmed at school?  Close the book and do something for yourself.  We spent three years touring non-stop and we finally have a break and what have I done?  Worked more.  I did nothing this last weekend but see my family and lay around with my lady watching movies and enjoying each other’s company.  It was amazing.  Life isn’t about the end goal, it is about the journey through it and enjoying things along the way.  Sing It Loud is my dream and I plan on doing whatever I can to make it happen, but I am going to make sure that from now on we do it the way my band-mates and I want.  Live for yourself, that is what I plan on doing.  Just my two cents…