Drumming, Travelling and other assorted stuffs

Drumming

People may not know, but I organize a small drum circle called “Port Drum.” Drumming is and was something I’ve wanted to be a part of for a short while.  The beat, the rhythm, the trance where I could lose myself and come out on the other end with a clarity of mind that meditation could never bring me…. I wanted it bad. I hung out with my AWESOME friends at Firedance and learned a thing or two. One – I don’t exactly suck but I do need a LOT of work to be a drummer. Two – why the hell don’t I start a circle closer to home so we can jam with Firedance and not feel like dirt cuz  we aren’t as good as them?? Well Port Drum was born this year. Now I’ll tell you the truth, for a long time I did not own a djembe.  It was heartbreaking. All of that has changed now. Here she is everyone. This is Una:

Travelling

I got Una in Montreal, QC. The city was gorgeous! It was nice to get away from it all even if for a few days for sure. It was one of the few trips that I did NOT bring the big camera with me and spend most of my time looking for a good shot. Oh yeah, did I mention that JAZZFEST was going on??? We saw Fat Tuesday Brass Band, heard Stevie Wonder and even bore witness to a parade going by.  Hoping to fit in a day trip or two before the snow flies again

Other Stuff:

Once again, Durham Pagan Pride Day is rolling around. Getting volunteers and fund raising for that. Got some new photo equipement that just rox my sox! Two backgrounds on “jet” color and the other is white. Very cool stuffs indeed. Business isn’t booming but I’m not gonna complaing. Got some new sites – personal and clients – in the works and very happy about it!

This is my walk on the moon!

Tags: Djembe, Drum Circle, Durham Pagan Pride Day 2009, Fat Tuesday Brass Band, Firedance, Jazzfest, Montreal, Port Drum, Stevie Wonder

Moving Right Along

So, the true silliness is over. Hours have decreased at both jobs. But that doesn’t mean I’m not working.

FINISHING up many of the little projects I have on the go. As I have learned, my fears are keeping me from finishing projects: fear of getting things wrong, fear of failure, fear of rejection, etc. Well that doesn’t fall in line with the new me!

Ass On Chair. Gotta get things done! So if you see me online and I don’t respond to an instant message or it takes me more than a day to respond to email – I’m working here!

This is my Now – Jordin Sparks

Tags: Jobs, work

Sickness, Setbacks and other Assorted Signs of Madness – Obduro

First and foremost, never get the flu shot. I got it against my better judgement and the results were not pleasant. I’ve been so sick that I’ve missed work  – BOTH JOBS – three times. Now for anyone who knows me and how much I like money, they know that I am NOT amused.

Some set backs with my depression. Missing meds and other crap. Yes, go ahead and yell at me. It’s a sign for me that I’m burning myself out. Time to start over.

Missed some stuff going on with the coven as well. I really miss my girls. Two more weeks to go and the silliness is over.

And now for the new theme for 2009:

Great Big Sea – Walk on the Moon

Is it just me, or a message from above?

Bells are ringing, push has finally come to shove.

The door before me now is open just enough.

And I’m sick and tired of waiting for dreams that never come,

And games I never played in, but still wish that I had won…

I’m alive, I’ve got one shot and I’m taking it to you.

I’m alive, I’ve come to realize not a moment too soon

That this is my one small step, this is my walk on the moon.

Don’t you think their hands were shaking as that rocket ship touched down?

I’m sure they shivered when they finally touched the ground.

And the giant leap so fragile that it hardly made a sound…

But it must have been amazing what a world they got to see.

So I don’t care, my foolish fear won’t get the best of me now

I’m alive, I’ve got one shot and I’m taking it to you.

I’m alive, I’ve come to realize not a moment too soon

That this is my one small step this is my walk on the moon.

This is my walk on the moon.

Oh it must have been amazing, what a world they got to see!

So I don’t care, my foolish fear won’t get the best of me now…

I’m alive, I’ve got one shot, and I’m taking it to you.

I’m alive, I’ve come to realize not a moment too soon…

I’m alive, I’ve got one shot, and I’m taking it to you.

I’m alive, I’ve come to realize, not a moment too soon

That this is my one small step,

This is my one small step,

This is my walk on the moon.

This is my walk on the moon.

This is my walk on the moon.

Tags: 2009 Theme, Flu shot, Great Big Sea, No Fear, sick, work