What's Going On Lately: Big News & Observations from 2006!
Well this will be a quick and easy summation of current events in my life, for all of the readers out there ('all' meaning the one or two that read!).
BIG NEWS ITEMS:
1) We are pregnant and expecting a child in May, 2007!!! We just found out last week that it will be a baby boy. This was unplanned, but we are very excited about it - and trying to get as much rest as possible now because we won't be able to get it later!! ;-)
2) My job of 4 years may be in jeopardy as we are being 'acquired' by another company. IF you've ever seen OFFICE SPACE, just think about the 'meeting with the Bobs' when you think of me! :-)
3) Sadly, my Grandmother Bette Watkins Garrison (father's side) passed away unexpectedly Dec 22nd from an aneurism of the brain. It's been tough for my dad and his sisters as well as for her husband Roy. She was a good woman with lots of kindness, experience & common sense. She will be missed, may she rest peacefully.
OBSERVATIONS from 2006:
1) Health is something you should cherish if you have it, because when you loose good health it can really get you down. I've been up against some things for almost two years and you truly don't realize how much you take for granted until your health slips.
2) Local musician friends suck. There may be an exception or two but mostly the exceptions aren't in Dallas. My observation over the last 7 years or so has finally come to a point in 2006, and I realize how poor a decision it was to place the amount of care & support I have in musician friends - here in Dallas especially. They tend to be egocentric, self serving politically driven glad-handers who are unable to reciprocate even the barest principals of friendship the moment you aren't at their shows. There are likely fewer fake people in any field other than politics.
Now bear in mind that I am a musician/singer/songwriter. Even so I manage to keep in touch with others and try to show them that I care about them on a personal level - it's not all about stroking their ego so they can stroke mine or selling them on my product. That's where I differ from almost every local musician I know. No single group of people have ever disappointed me more than the musicians I have met in Dallas since 2000.
3) Watching your young child grow is an amazing thing. It is difficult yet rewarding and offers a unique perspective on life, totally removed from the perspective you have when you have never been a parent. So many things in life change when you are a parent and it is amazing the amount of growing up it forces you to do in a short time period. I love my daughter and hope the best for her future.
Over and out...
BIG NEWS ITEMS:
1) We are pregnant and expecting a child in May, 2007!!! We just found out last week that it will be a baby boy. This was unplanned, but we are very excited about it - and trying to get as much rest as possible now because we won't be able to get it later!! ;-)
2) My job of 4 years may be in jeopardy as we are being 'acquired' by another company. IF you've ever seen OFFICE SPACE, just think about the 'meeting with the Bobs' when you think of me! :-)
3) Sadly, my Grandmother Bette Watkins Garrison (father's side) passed away unexpectedly Dec 22nd from an aneurism of the brain. It's been tough for my dad and his sisters as well as for her husband Roy. She was a good woman with lots of kindness, experience & common sense. She will be missed, may she rest peacefully.
OBSERVATIONS from 2006:
1) Health is something you should cherish if you have it, because when you loose good health it can really get you down. I've been up against some things for almost two years and you truly don't realize how much you take for granted until your health slips.
2) Local musician friends suck. There may be an exception or two but mostly the exceptions aren't in Dallas. My observation over the last 7 years or so has finally come to a point in 2006, and I realize how poor a decision it was to place the amount of care & support I have in musician friends - here in Dallas especially. They tend to be egocentric, self serving politically driven glad-handers who are unable to reciprocate even the barest principals of friendship the moment you aren't at their shows. There are likely fewer fake people in any field other than politics.
Now bear in mind that I am a musician/singer/songwriter. Even so I manage to keep in touch with others and try to show them that I care about them on a personal level - it's not all about stroking their ego so they can stroke mine or selling them on my product. That's where I differ from almost every local musician I know. No single group of people have ever disappointed me more than the musicians I have met in Dallas since 2000.
3) Watching your young child grow is an amazing thing. It is difficult yet rewarding and offers a unique perspective on life, totally removed from the perspective you have when you have never been a parent. So many things in life change when you are a parent and it is amazing the amount of growing up it forces you to do in a short time period. I love my daughter and hope the best for her future.
Over and out...
posted by Centuryhouse at 9:26 PM
5 Comments:
Well crud I tried to post a comment and it didn't seem to work so here goes again...
Awww I am so happy you guys are having a little boy. I also think it is neat that all of my friends (yes I consider you a friend even though we haven't met)that had little girls first are having little boys now.
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Also I hope that your job will be safe.
I hope it works this time. I left a long comment & it got erased so i think i will just test it this time.
Daniel,
Sorry to hear about your grandmother...
Yes, watching your child grow up is amazing - a life changing experience!! I think we both feel the same on this one since we both have daughters!!
Too bad about your experiences with musician/friends in the Dallas area - I hope you are able to meet some people that are truly friends instead of fake people.
Daniel,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandmother. I know how hard these losses can be - at any age. Peace and prayers to you and your family.
Although it's been my choice not to have children up to this point I do envy you the chance to watch your children grow up. My reasons for not having kids are pretty dull - I just don't think I was personally cut out for it - so I enjoy the kids I teach as much as I can. But still, I know it's totally different. Your children have a kind, sensitive, loving dad. That will make all the difference in the universe for them.
If the local musicians are anything like the ones here in L.A. - fuggettaboutitt as they say! Oy.
You know I struggle with ongoing chronic pain so I'm so sorry to hear about your health. Yes, it is the most precious thing in the universe. All the riches in the world can't change a bad situation. But hopefully thoughts, prayers and healing energy sent your way will ease whatever troubles you're having a bit. Sometimes just knowing someone else kind of understands helps me tremendously. I admire you for forging ahead, with family and work and all that life offers, despite everything. I hope you feel better some how, some way.
Lastly, the job. In about 5 months I'll be looking for one too...but I don't have the burden of anything more than myself and a couple of spoiled cats to worry about it. Again, I'll think of you and hope for the best.
This is gonna sound corny and I really feel like I should put "Charlie Brown" at the end of it, but you're a good man Daniel Watkins. Best to you and yours.
Daniel,
Too bad were a time zone away, therwise I'd say lets jam. We're both Church fans and other like-minded musical tastes (by reading your fav bands). I've suffered the same thing here in MD and it's been also trying to find people that are into the same sound. too many consvervos (stick to the same of 1,2,3 sound).
congrats on the baby news!
Brian
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