Just cause

I suddenly have an urge to post on my blog this morning. I'm not really sure why. I just feel like chatting with someone. But it's a work day, there's not really anyone available. So I will just talk to the internet. :-)

There are so many things happening in our lives right now. This summer should be an interesting one. I've decided to do the Hershey show again. The money is great, the hours are even better, and it's fun to play drums up on stage. Also, I will be close to home.

The camp business is SLOW SLOW SLOW SLOW. This economy sucks. Even if it isn't really that bad, everyone thinks it is. No one wants to spend any extra money. So when I do actually get someone on the phone, they say no thanks. That's if I can actually get someone on the phone. Usually I'm leaving messages all day.

I have gotten into other business ideas though that will assist us staying afloat while we wait for the economy to bounce back. I have my tape sales, which are actually starting to move. I am getting back into the fair and festival market. Interesting fun. Looks like we may have booked an event already. I'm hoping this will be something I help put together, write the show, train drummers, and send them off. I'd like to NOT be on the road. But we shall see how that works out.

My list of things to do is growing to epic proportions. Some things seem a little far fetched. It can be tough at times to get it all done. I have some projects that are so important, but they are long term things that need time dedicated to them. At the same time, I have a million immediate things that keep popping up. It drives me nuts! But, I do what I can.

I've been doing a MUCH better job lately of simply trusting God with everything that comes at us each day. There is a LOT coming at us, and even more on the way. For one of the first times in my life, I'm totally at peace with all of it. At the same time, I find myself more amped, and anxious to get things done. In the past, I would simply be amped and anxious to get things done, while being totally stressed and freaked out the whole time. Or, I would be totally at peace and relaxed, and not want to work at anything. I'm excited for this new me.

I've also been very didicated to the gym. I've been eating well and exercising regularly. I can already feel a big difference. I've even lost some weight. I just need to keep at it!

I'm fortunate to work from home. So I can decide when I'd like to go to the gym. I usually like to get there between 9 & 10. The free weights section tends to be the least crowded at that time. I may be a little late this morning, but that's ok. I'll make it in. I am usually sitting at my desk getting to work around 7:30am or 8am. I work for a bit, head to the gym, come home and have a nice lunch, then get back to work. Usually by early afternoon I start to give lessons. They usually start around 3 or 4pm, and go until 7 or 8pm. That's 2 days a week. I also teach high school drumline 2 nights a week. I usually leave the house around 5:15 and I get home around 9:30pm. This season is going great so far. I've never been so challenged, relaxed, dedicated to drumline in my life. Other then when I was actually marching. I just really enjoy teaching with the other guys. We get along well and feel we are creating a great show for the kids to perform. I'm anxious to see how we do at Championships!

Well it;s time for me to get back to work. This was a nice escape for a few minutes.