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I recently made a new year’s resolution and after reviewing it, I realized that my priorities have drastically changed. My list was all about work, being a better dad, and being a better person.
Where did my selfish, egotistic alter ego go?
I guess I am old now.
And I have to fight every fiber in my body to succumb to the ravages of age and reclaim my youth through conscious efforts.
And that’s why I’m making this musical new year’s resolution.
Take that old, boring self!
Ok, here it is:
Practice More
One of the things I have criminally neglected is practicing.
I used to spend at least an hour per day practicing guitar scales when I was younger. Even more when I first discovered just how much fun it was to learn an instrument.
Those days and my youth are gone. What’s left are stiff fingers and a defective memory that seriously needs a jumpstart.
So as soon as I can, I will try to secure a guitar and start practicing.
I wonder if Jean Paul will lend me one of his precious guitars while I’m here in Manila…
Create More Songs
There was a time in my life when it seemed like songs just came from out of nowhere and all I really just had to do was sit down long enough to flesh them out and the band would be able to add another composition to the setlist.
Nowadays, I find it hard to put two words together.
I don’t even find the right motivation to sing.
Or hum a tune.
Has my life become so sad that I can no longer allow music to be a part of it?
By doing item one more, I should be able to insert some creative time and come up with at least a song per month.
So… let’s set that target: 1 song per month.
Play Live More
One of the things I’m struggling with is playing onstage with my band, AcidRadius.
I have become so uninspired that playing onstage has become a chore. One I detest.
And yet when we’re knee deep in the setlist I find myself get lost in the fun and giddiness of it all.
So why can’t I maintain it the whole time?
Maybe I just need to reconnect with my bandmates. I hope I get to do that when I get home.
I really miss the guys and 2 months of no gigs or practices is torture.
Buy More Musical Gear
This one, I can’t promise to uphold.
Money is tight and I do have debts to pay.
Plus a family to feed.
But maybe I can get another job or find a way to earn more so I can buy more musical gear for playing live or recording. Maybe that’s all I really need. More gear.
Yeah, right.
I’m probably just making excuses so I can satisfy this emptiness I feel with gear I probably won’t use if I don’t address my motivation issues.
Or maybe I’m depressed?
I’ll just keep this new year’s resolution short so that I don’t end up disappointed if I don’t get to keep my promise.
Bye for now! And Happy New Year’s I hope you have a great 2025!