Monday, July 21, 2008

Happy Birthday to ME!

It's my Birthday!

Turning 24 has been a little bittersweet...

Many years ago, I created an unofficial list of goals and set the accomplish date to today, July 21st 2008 - My 24th birthday. I realized last week as plans for my party were being made that I hadn't accomplished but a rare few of these goals. I couldn't get them done in a week, so I slipped into a state of despair and disappointment. Why wasn't I more pursuant of these goals that seemed to matter so much to me? I still want to acheive them, and in fact the experience of letting myself down has motivated me even more to get them done. So, this year will be a great one. I will make damn sure of it.

I love the even years. They seem brighter somehow. Already, today seems cheerier and the sky bluer than yesterday. I'm sure it's a matter of perception and outlook. Either way, I'm happy where I am.

I know it will be a good year because Korey did something for me that he's never EVER done for me before - he wrote me a song! Here are the lyrics:

lalalalalalalaaaaa
dolaaa eleeeeelela
looo booo mmooooo
dooooooocoooooloooolaaalalalala
I kid you not - straight from his heart, that is. :) I love my Korey and he made sure that this Birthday was perfect. I can't wait to spend this next year with him!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

*sigh*



I don't feel like being deep or insightful today. It's obvious that it's been a while since I've been deep or insightful anyway...

Last weekend, after attending the Red Bull "Art of the Can" Gala in the Galleria with two of our best friends (one of whom is an artist in the exhibition), we went with our other best friends to one of our favorite weekend destinations, the beach house in San Leon. It was nice to remove myself from the hectic weeks for a little getaway. The weather was fantastic. Well, I say that because this is the first time we've been when it wasn't cold and windy (we have spent New Year's Eve there for the past two years). The warm breeze was a nice reminder that beyond the hustle and bustle and cabin fever of working in the studio day-in day-out, there is a world that is turning and getting along just fine.
And so will I.




Tuesday, July 1, 2008

I love IM

Alan Lett: here's to tequila
Korey Sechrist: that was vodka
Alan Lett: oh yeah
Alan Lett: three cheers for vodka

Michael Hobley: so what do you want for your bday, dear
Alan Lett: hmm
Alan Lett: a new ipod
Michael Hobley: try again.
Alan Lett: a refurbished ipod
Michael Hobley: hrmm.
Michael Hobley: maybe once more?
Alan Lett: a used ipod?
Michael Hobley: almost there.
Alan Lett: stolen?
Michael Hobley: maybe.