Tell You What I Gotta Do

In October last year, I got the itch to record some of the songs I sing in karaoke. The idea of recording was to have a demo CD for other musicians to hear...like a sampler to use as an audition. Also I wanted to have something for my family, and I gave them as gifts for Christmas. It was cool, everyone was stoked! Anyway, as soon as I had my first 4 songs recorded, I went to Craigslist and e-mailed other musicians and passed around my demo. I met a guy name Mark Crafford, a drummer, and we have been fast friends ever since. Last weekend, Mark and I "jammed" with some other musicians and had a BLAST! The look on all our faces showed the same expression...1. surprise, and 2. THIS ROCKS! We have been talking ever since Sunday and it looks like we will be meeting again in about 10 days for another jam. Bill, who is a lead guitar player called me last night and he wants to play parties and coffee houses until we get established. Totally my speed. None of us are really interested in being a bar band.

Anyway, I have been looking for a (gulp) J.O.B. since working at home isn't providing enough income (read my other post at LifeontheMoon - link top right of this page). At first I was depressed and now I realize that it is more motivational for me to get out of the house, make some money, boost my self esteem, and get my name out there in the neighborhood. I also need to get serious about my appearance, my health, and mostly MY VOICE. If I am going to sing rock and roll, I want to look GOOD and sound GREAT!

Here's My To-Do List:
- exercise everyday, walk, do scrunches, join a jazzercise class or SOMETHING to that effect
- sing everyday
- learn more songs, memorize lyrics
- work on my image...meaning clothes, hair, body, and state of mind