So I sit on the 2nd floor lobby of my building, attempting to deliver an update through choppy and somewhat unorganized english...probably because ive got super great music (plug: GOOD OLD WAR www.purevolume.com/goodoldwar) entering my ears, acting as a bit of a distraction (fear not, the english and grammar of my papers and school work is near perfect...or so the grades tell me). Anyway, I sit here with the sun on my back and the sky a perfect blue outside just thinking about my life out here in Chicago so far.
If someone asked me to describe my life right now with one word, it would be perfect. Taking in these last few weeks, I can't settle myself on one negative thing that's happened. I mean I've got this great opportunity for a super terrific education (which I am and continue to plan on taking advantage of), I've got a great supportive family and best friends which I still talk with on a regular basis, FANTASTIC roommates and other friends here in Chicago that I just seem to click with, an incredibly incredibly incredibly loving, caring, and beautiful girlfriend who just makes my world seem to revolve unlike anything else, and on top of it all (although related to my education), I'm learning so much about what I'm studying and I'm actually interested in and enjoying every last bit of it. I will be honest and say that after a few weeks of classes I'm still not entirely sure I want to pursue audio production. It's fascinating and I do enjoy learning about it...I guess I'm just not sure if it completely suits me. I'm all into putting the work and time in to understand it (it is, afterall, centered around physics and other scientifically-related concepts, which was never my forte), but I just don't know. I've taken a huge (well, continued) interest in literature and writing; I've only had my 'intro to journalism' class once, but I have a feeling I'm in for a treat. Also, since my move-in a few weeks ago, I've been constantly writing (mostly poetry, although a good share of lyrics as well). I have picked up the good habit of only writing when I'm inspired to, and not just when I think I should. I've actually begun thinking about publishing or somehow distributing my poetry in one big collection w/ artwork (as I already have so much written and stored away on the harddrive of this computer); possibly two 'acts' of poetry, one completed this winter and the other completed next spring...or something like that.
Anyway, aside from my aspirations, I've been to a couple of spectacular shows out here in Chicago. Just a few days ago, I saw W.W.Lowman play at Morseland restaurant/venue for the 2nd time. Also a week from yesterday I saw This Will Destroy You and Oceans play at Bottom Lounge which was absolutely incredible...one of those shows that you walk out of with goosebumps on your arms and a glorious ringing in your ears. I even met the guys from TWDY and the drummer from Oceans and they're all terrific dudes, really down-to-earth and everything...it was really a surreal experience as TWDY has been one of my all-time favorite bands for awhile now (awhile being about 2 years I guess). Oh! I almost forgot to plug...(www.myspace.com/thiswilldestroyyou). Along with listening to music and hitting up shows, I've also been doing a fair amount of writing music and lyrics (what's new?). I've been working on a couple of songs with my good friend Seth and at the moment, we have two songs written completely that just need finishing touches on the lyrics. We're working on getting another song or two done so we can go play coffeehouse gigs and other 'open mic' type of events sponsored by Columbia.
So blah blah blah. Summary? I am 100% content and satisfied with my life right now (with the exception of missing some good friends and family back home and still contemplating what exactly to do with the rest of my life as far as a career is concerned). Other than that though, cheers...life is good. Maybe I should get one of those shirts...
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