Out Of This World By Choice

Ladies and Gents,

All day today I've been in a contemplative mood.  Just one of those days where you look both inside and outside yourself.  It's humbling experience, but unlike others, I actually enjoy  these days because it keeps me grounded and focused. It also helps me to appreciate the people and loved ones who support me and genuinely accept me for me.

Over the years, the people close to me have told me "I've steadily gotten progressively weirder, but at the same time nicer" -----  LOL   
At first I wasn't sure how to take those comments, but now I've grown to appreciate them.

See, their reactions/comments represent  their acknowledgement of me continually driving towards being a unique individual.  To one day know my complete self and be truly comfortable in my own skin.  And for the people who have still stuck with me or the new people in my life who grown with me; I appreciate you and I thank you.  

It's funny because as I'm writing this, I've received a few texts and a call from 5 different people who I consider prime examples of what I just described.   
 
Anyways, the purpose of this blog is to express to you guys that putting 100% of your time and energy into chasing a dream is crazy.  I didn't choose to drop everything and pursue music, because trust me, there's a lot more downs than ups but those ups are AMAZING.

I'm sacrificing security as far as a 9-5 income (among other things) BUT I don't think I could live with myself as an old man if I didn't go all out right now.  Its those "voids" that I focus on filling with my music so as to not let the pain get to me.  

So for now, I am going to bask in the present.  As all of you should. 

Cheers,
Jonne