A Review (For Me)

I just updated the About Me page, and because of that, started reading my old posts on this blog, from April 2008 through December 2009 (which includes the point when Blue Funk broke up). I’ve noticed a few things.

1. I wrote a lot more about music stuff in general. There were comments about shows we saw, artists that influenced me, etc.
2. I wrote about the downs as well as the ups. Somewhere along the way, I got self-conscious about what I posted on here. In those early posts, I wrote about the difficulties I had getting ready for my first gig with CH, as well as auditions I didn’t get. On the other hand, more recently I’ve intentionally not written about failures I’ve had, like getting fired from one band days before the gig, and not getting called back after auditions with others. I think part of the reason is that I also have this blog set to post on Facebook, and I’m concerned about those people’s reactions as well as the reactions of others. I tend to think I should put up a good front in order to sell myself as a musician. But I also think it indicates a change in my attitude. See my previous post about becoming too concerned about getting gigs.
3. I wrote more often.
4. A lot of the issues I am having now were present back then, as well.
5. I seemed to be happier and having more fun.

I’m going to have to think about this. I think this blog deserves more content. I think I deserve to “care less” about what other people think and have some frickin’ fun again.

Thu, 2011 06 23 at 1:28 PM |Permalink for this entry