June 20, 2004

  • Hi everyone.

    Sometimes I get paralyzed by the things I have to do. One might even
    say it is often like that. I have these things that I need to do, but
    somehow I just freeze and it doesn't happen. And then, of course, other
    things back up behind... It's something I've been struggling with for
    years, and although I'm improving, it's still a constant problem. It
    even happens for things like weblogs, hence the gap between now and
    when I last wrote.

    I've had all sort of ideas for things to write about, and lots has
    happened, but the longer I go without writing, well, the longer I go.
    So for now, I'll just give you guys a quick update in order to break
    the vicious cycle, and then hopefully I'll be able to proceed on
    shortly with the more structured writing.

    Ok, so here we are, middle of June. I guess the best piece of news is
    that my wife and I have found an apartment we like, and will be moving
    there when July rolls around. It was getting a bit stressful, as we
    were shown through a number of apartments which were pretty awful, or
    at least not really to our taste. Our current income level dictates
    that we're only looking at the very cheapest places, so it wasn't
    really a surprise that we weren't exactly thrilled with what was on
    offer. But we finally found a place that grabbed us. It's an add-on on
    the back of a big old stone house. It's a great location, and the
    massiveness of the building shields us from the noise of the main road
    out front. It should also keep away the noise from the apartments in
    the main house, as will the fact that there's nobody above us. It's got
    hardwood floors in the bedroom and living room, tile in the kitchen (so
    no carpet needing to be cleaned to deal with my allergies)... All in
    all, it should be good. It will certainly be good not to be living with
    the in-laws any more. They deserve to get their home back. The
    situation has been wearing a little thin

    Hmm. What else? Work is work. Still looking for more ways to get
    involved in the music scene here, now that we've decided to stay... Our
    bicycles are on their way here by mail, which will be really nice for
    the summer... Still slowly writing songs....

    Ok, I'm going to just unceremoniously end the update now. Just wanted
    to get something out there, to reassure you that I'm not dead  
    Thanks for the great reaction to my last piece. I think I'm going to
    start writing more of those themed sorts of pieces again, get back into
    practice...

    Hope you're all well and happy. See you again soon.

    Take care
    -J-

Comments (15)

  • Hello, thank yu for saying happy birthday, even though im not entirely sure i know you . but thanks any way

  • glad you're not dead and congrats on the apartment!

  • hey you had it planned, and there was me thinking.... LOL. 

    Glad you found a nice place to live, you could leave Procrastination to live with the in-laws   I hope you find something in the music scene that pays.  Have you thought of reviewing?  I wrote for Tower Records (music reviews and interviews) for a while and it paid quite well.

  • Yay for the apartment!  I'm new here, so I'm not sure what else to say. 

  • Happy for you and your new home

  • Glad you found a place to your liking. Hope all else is well.

  • It's really nice to hear from you. I was thinking about you this morning. I'm glad you two are moving ahead even if it isn't as quickly as you might like. Please say hello to Crista for me. I miss you two.

  • You've been missed.  Glad you found a place of your own.  You guys need that.

  • I was wondering what was going on with you ;o) Glad to see that you and your wife have found a comfortable place to call home. I have never had the pleasure of the inlaw experience- but I am sure that after a period of time it could certainly become a little suffocating!

    SOunds like things are going pretty well for you. I have a tendency to let things backpile on me too. I have discovered though- that I unintentionally do this on purpose because I like to be stressed for time- (I know this sounds weird---but there is a reason) I think its because I feel like I do my best work under the gun - or time constraint rather.

    It allows me to be a little crazy for a few hours while I run around like crazy trying to complete everything I had plenty of time to do- but procrastinated so that I could enjoy more leisure time :o ) hehe. Its something I would like to level out- but that hasn;t happened yet- so for now... it is what it is- and I am who I am. :p

    Good to have you back, peace~

  • Everyone starts off cheaply, you should work up, esp if you do a musical breakthrough.

  • Good to hear you have a place of your own.  "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home."

  • take care -J- .. it’s good to hear from you. .. your friend tw

  • teaching in korea...very intersting! i want to travel....i cant wait for a time when i can...

    congrats on the appt. its always nice to have your own space...

  • I'm glad you are FINE.................. * /N

  • Im just crazy to know your results on the mixed drink ingredients test. You should post them, unflattering or not. ;)

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