A House Not A Home

It's funny how true that saying really feels sometimes. I've officially settled in DC. (Well Maryland actually, but who's counting?) While I have a place, and a bed, and a key, I don't really actually feel like I have a home. My feeling is that I really need someone to come home to. Which will reconcile itself soon enough, but when you sit in a 8x8 room for most of your day with nothing to REALLY do until two days from now, with only a TV, a computer and a bed, you can go crazy. I think I'm going to get out of here for a while tomorrow. Just go somewhere and 'be' that isn't here.

I also am having a lot of trouble sleeping. Air mattresses suck. But it truly is fascinating technology. Somehow full body support out of something that is essentially a giant balloon is supposed to be possible. Ever slept on a balloon and had a good night's sleep? No. Ever slept on an air mattress and had a good night's sleep? No. I think there's a correlation there.

Now, on a more positive note, I worked each of the first 5 nights I was here last week. Really sort of an awesome feeling. Because that's why I came here. Not to sit on my ass all day and do nothing, but to work in the field that I love and have an extreme passion for. I have a gig this Friday. I am hopefully doing a record in New York City in late February, a sound system install in mid February, and going down to Florida for work in early February. So I think the work is coming. Patience is a virtue.

I'm watching a documentary right now about Wilco creating 'Yankee Foxtrot Hotel' called 'I Am Trying To Break Your Heart.' It's fantastic. Real artists making a real record. It really makes me miss playing. I need to get my drums here asap so I can start creating again. Which I will be doing next week. So watch out DC, another drummer is about to be unleashed on your streets. Can you welcome me with open arms? I sure hope so.

OH YEAH, the weight loss thing.

Last weigh in: 261 lbs.
This weigh in: 256 lbs.
Total Weight Loss: 5 lbs.


I'm not sure if this is a difference in scales or what. Because my first weigh in was at my parent's place and this last one was here in DC. But I'm hoping that all scales are created equal and so I can remain positive about my weight loss. No go watch 'The Biggest Loser' and cry while thinking of me. Love you all.

-B