Back to Work.

I assure you that the title of this post has nothing to do with one of my favourite podcasts, but actually tells you everything you need to know.

I got called back in to my job after several months of being laid-off. The time slipped by too fast, and not because I was having fun. Days dedicated to watching seasons of television, video games, and working on a resume is not as fun as it sounds. I thought maybe I'd accomplish finishing one of my long outstanding projects, but I didn't.

I did however start writing for Journals Abroad. I haven't written anything for them in a while, and I know that Ryley is having some trouble getting stuff written down right now. You should still check it often. Even though I write for them I still consider it one of my favourite blogs. Got travel stories, tips, or anything travel related? You should become a contributor. I'm currently working on a recurring column for the site. I hope to have it up there in the next week or so.

It's strange I've been back to work for two days, and I already feel 100% more productive. I got some writing done last night which hasn't happened in weeks. It was nice to actually put some words on a piece of paper. What are your thoughts on my blog getting uncomfortably personal? A memoir of sorts. If you ever wanted to know anything about me it would be on here, and in detail. Like how one of my saddest moments in my life was losing my Jurassic Park trading cards on the playground in Winnipeg.

Interested in writing about music? I've been working on a little something (link) for a while, and I’m just ironing out the details. Darryl over at Teaspoon is helping me launch something I've been dreaming about for years. I'm looking for writers who are passionate about music (mainly rock/alternative and indie rock). Want to join the team? Leave me a comment here, on our twitter, or message me a little more privately through here.

Catching up.

Don't Rob Me.

So I'm currently house/dog sitting for my parents. It means I'm not at my place with all the comforts of my place. Mainly my computer and my video games. But I do have satellite tv and a king size bed so I guess it kind of works out to my advantage.

Ketchup or Catch up.

On Friday night Rozie and Shaynebow dropped by for some BBQ action on the deck. We talked about things I think. This sobriety thing isn't helping the memory. Also Shayne spent an hour trying to figure out how much money it would take me to do the Grouse Grind with him. I might need to be heli-lifted out of the parking lot.

On Saturday I met up Jason Walsh for a photo shoot. Every musician needs a few shots to pass around. We tackled allergies, bramble bushes, thorny bushes, pokey things, and a bunch of other unpleasant things to get some great shots. I've only put one online (and it is pictured above). There are more to come once I get back home and when my portfolio is online. More on that later.

On Sunday Brian and I headed to the Comic book store. It is moving to Langford so a shit ton of stuff is on sale. I ended up picking up a few new books to read including the soon to be a tv show The Walking Dead. As well as The Sixth Gun, an X-Files/30 Days of Night crossover, and a Jurassic Park comic (I know I'm 12 all over again). I also grabbed a few records down at Ditch I've had my eye on for a while.

On Monday (today) I went to work nothing special there just regular old fashioned work.

So please don't break into my place while I am away.