Vibe warriors

There's really no reason why every weekend shouldn't be so enjoyable.

I'm working a "regular job" which, at this point, means that I'm existing just to make it to Friday night where I get to actually do things that don't involve m'fingers tapping this keyboard. And once the weekend does roll around I've realized to not take a bit of it for granted. Days are precious, especially when the weather is so inviting and the people involved in your life are so important.

On weekends I try to get up at a decent hour and still have my coffee before it's the noon hour as to not miss too much of the day. Of course this is all relative to what happened the night prior. But yeah, I'm a fan of my waffle maker, my coffee grinder and a fresh pint of half and half.

Friday night was the last New Constitution show. I am parting ways with the band and they are going to change the name before their next show/release. I wish them the best and I'd hope you would too...the new songs they're working on are catchy as hell and should sound great on record once finished.

Saturday was a sort of magical afternoon. The Blackspot barbeque was a blast. The weather was perfect, the company was kind and the performances were inspired. Thanks to everyone involved; I had the coolest time. I've recently been way into a couple of Quinn's songs and seeing them played live/solo was really nice. I'd recommend sliding over to the Sleep Out site and hitting up 'Cat or a Horse' and 'The Ride Home'.

I finally made it back to the 'burbs and hung with my parents for the afternoon on Sunday. We took in the Cubs v. Sox game (on Dad's outdoor sportsbar-like TV setup) and had some lunch. Again, the weather was absolutely perfect and it felt good to be, again, with loved ones sharing the day.

Upon returning to the city Sunday night, I went straight to work on another song for the record. Progress reports and more mixes are on the way. I can say that a weekend spread so thick with positive vibes makes it that much easier to tackle this task of finishing the album. I feel like I've been reenergized. Thanks to all those involved.

And of course, Monday rolls around and those positive vibes get a little crushed. Cue: 'I Heard it through the Grapevine.' And next time you do, just don't.