And we're back!

Today I thought I'd air my brain out a little on the idea of highs and lows. We all have them and no matter what side you place your perspective you have to agree that they're absolutely amazing. I've marveled at my greatest victories and my most triumphant (Ted Theodore Logan Esquire) defeats. I think it's important. A smile you can't shake off or tears you can't hold back or anywhere in between, sometimes you just have to appreciate that moment. Sometimes the appreciation only comes long after.

In the early part of this week I was experiencing a bit of a low. Nothing horrible, nothing pronounced, just a subtle nuisance. A feeling in my stomach I couldn't shake. I know it was a combination of things now, mostly weather and lack of rock! It sounds silly but music keeps me going, keeps me happy. It's almost like a really great relationship or at least a really meaningful one. When music morale is low, there hasn't been a practice in a bit, it's just like having a long break or long distance relationship. Crazy I know. Yesterday, the band got back together to almost jam. We were missing some gear apparently. After finding this out after driving into the city it was a bit of a bummer but tidying up the space and fixing our beloved fallen disco ball it all felt better, clearer, ready. I'm not usually a late night person during the week but I'm sure I got home around 3 after chilling out at a bar with the guys. (and getting my first parking ticket. ouch!) At the end of it all I got home a little out of it but awoke entirely groggy but refreshed... and groggy. And today was a fabulous day. Work wasn't any different, the commute to work wasn't any different, essentially it was the same exact day.

The end of the day had a little bit of a treat. I can't work that much at home anymore so I go to a coffee shop when I actually need to focus and get things done. My favorite spot just got a name today! It's the Jamie Kennedy cafe attached to the wine bar. It's now, called Hank's. It's all very interesting and curious to me. The communications aren't bad, just unexpected. It seems to have taken the position of a friendly local shop instead of a quality cafe. Interesting position considering their tables are marble, their seating is vintage and they're attached to a wine bar. I'm sure within a few more visits the name won't phase me and perhaps the regular crowd is who they're going to be aiming at. Chances are it will be a place that people will return to but the regular Second Cup coffee crowd, will steer clear of. Their location, a little out of sight much like the wine bar seconds this idea. I kinda like that. I have to admit, I rather enjoyed a nice cafe that no one knew about simply because it was the perfect work environment, good ambience and little distractions. Just enough noise to be sitting comfortably in the back of your mind. Anyhow, if you like coffee, espresso or really nice treats for 1.50-3 bucks, even lunches and sandwiches and tapas for 5-12 bucks it's a nice place. Make sure you stay for the atmosphere of the place, it's almost the best part. It's just south of Front and Church.

Man, I don't know why I'm advertising... please erase that slip from your memory banks.

Anyway, signing off, one happy camper.

Rock!

J