And I’m back!
So it’s been a while, but it’s finally here! I’ve decided to re-launch my personal website where I can write, post my music, and keep everyone up to date about all my goings-on! So here goes…
I’m currently working concurrently on re-launching this site as well as my gaming blog over at playerFIVE.com. I currently have the designs solidified on both fronts, but am still fleshing out functionality and content. The goal is to get this site up and running ASAP, and then have playerFIVE back up by November 1st. This will include a brand-new podcast, and a bunch of new content – so I’m pretty excited about that.
I recently recorded 2 songs with my good friend, and fellow musician/Best Buyer, Joel Morse. We’re in the process of engineering the two tracks, but I’ve let a few people hear one of them and the response has been positive! Its been a long time since I’ve even semi-professionally recorded any music, so it was an amazing experience and I’m thrilled to have done that and look forward to doing more! When the tracks are a little more finished I will be posting them here for your listening displeasure.
I’ve had a lot going on lately, but I can detail all the awesomeness some other time. This summer has been both incredible and extremely boring – but its not all bad. I was able to attend back-to-back Dave Matthews Band shows at Fenway Park which was a lot of fun. I also went back to Fenway three months later for Paul McCartney – possibly the most amazing show I’ve EVER seen.
As Fall approaches, it’s starting to look like the end of this year could be something special. The next few months are chock full of big events for me!
In October (hopefully) I will be moving out of my house and into an apartment above my parents garage with my best friend, Chris. I know a lot of people have asked me why the hell I would want to do that, but it’s actually going to be a great thing for me. See, I love the area I live in and am not ready to up and leave quite yet. On top of that, I feel obligated to stick around for a few more years until my little brother is old enough to help take care of our mom (who lost her eyesight when I was 16). He’s only 13, so if I can stick around for a few more years and give him time to get his license and mature a bit I know that would be a huge help to my family. On top of that, I’ve designed the apartment and it’s going to have a pretty sweet layout. I have a soundproof studio/office room being built, and the rent is going to be super cheap… so it seems like a no-brainer for me!
On October 3rd I’m going to my cousin Tim’s wedding. I’m pretty excited about this, as much as I hate weddings. Sadly, I still don’t have a date for this yet – hoping I don’t have to go stag!
On October 23rd I’ll be seeing David Gray in concert. I’m still looking for someone to take to this as well!
As mentioned before, on November 1st I’ll be re-launching my site at playerFIVE.com. I’m really excited about this, and with some help from Chris we’re going to get this thing going! The current short-term plan is to fill it up with content and podcasts in anticipation for PAX 2010 which we will be attending in Boston early next year… as members of the press. Chris and I have also been throwing around ideas for a small game development project that was his brainchild and I’m really excited about that as well. Hopefully I’ll have info out about that early next year.
Then finally, on November 14th I’m planning a little birthday extravaganza. Mike Doughty – one of my favorite artists – is playing VERY locally at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH. So I’ll be going to that show with some friends, and hopefully going out for drinks in downtown Portsmouth afterwards! I haven’t ever really had a big birthday celebration with all of my friends, so I think its about time!
So while Summer might not have been the most eventful this year, Fall is shaping up to be pretty special. Here’s to hoping…
That’s all for now. Working at the Geek Squad tomorrow morning for my typical one-shift a week so I need my beauty sleep!