The Mesh I’m In
Apr 5, 2009 DIY
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been all over the map, idea after idea, but the ratio of output is pretty low. Sure I’m dealing with mitigating circumstances, my wife broke her knee changing the we way we manage home front activities from school to sports to growing up, I’ve been grappling with decisions regarding new opportunities for me as an indie artist, musician, etc., mix in the never ending sagas at work… but hey, who isn’t busy or distracted these days, somehow, someday, this will all make sense — right? I’ve decided to spend just a few minutes annotating the scattered accomplishments from the last couple-three of weeks:
- I did write a song last weekend, and have a new one on the tip of my tongue and fingers.
- Spent time in the studio working on Paul C’s CD.
- Setup my rag tag PA and started listing out material for future coffee house gigs with Allen S.
- Got “All Things You” evaluated, based on feedback, it’s a slight rewrite away from done.
- Carved out some time to further my capabilities with Mac and Logic Express
- Started using Twitter and NetVibes.
OK, not a ton of stuff, but progress nonetheless. So here’s what I’m planning for the next couple of weeks, starting today:
- NSAI Charlotte blog updates… add a FAQ and post focused on song critiques.
- Get back with my friend John C. about strategy for redesigning my web presence(s). DRAFT plan.
- Learn 3-songs for rehearsal Tuesday night with J&J.
- Prospect use of Yahoo Media player in web pages.
- Track “Here is Love” for Easter.
- Listen/Learn material Allen S. sent me.
Better stop here, anymore would certainly be unrealistic, accomplishing half of what’s on this list would be way encouraging. Bottom line is I’m in a season where sleep, preparedness and focus will be key to keeping life moving forward on several fronts. I’m not kidding myself into thinking all the pieces with fall into place without bumps and bruises.
Randy Pausch spoke of preparedness in chapter 46 of “The Last Lecture“, stating, “When you go into the wilderness, the only thing you can count on is what you take with you.” He also said that planning for the worst an essential element of being prepared and called it “The Eaten By Wolves Factor.” Since preparedness isn’t always a strong suit, I’d better get good at climbing trees =)
My wilderness is the mesh I’m in. I can’t imagine anyone with an ounce of hope living in a single threaded world. I could spend all my time trying to figure out what all this means, or go out and make something of it all by creating, sharing and being grateful for what small gains I’m able to make. And, in the end, keep believing in something greater than who or what I am, or could ever be. I can do better at everything I do, but need to be more satisfied with doing at all, on all fronts, in all things… for all the right reasons.
Tags: mesh, prepared, right reasons, wilderness
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