Happy Birthday, Blog & You Know You're a Rock Star When...
First off, I want to wish my blog a happy belated birthday. I did my first post on November 10, 2004. Little did I know that night I would have a run-in with the Karaoke Queen-Nazi and the stage mom from hell. Actually, it was my friend Heather who had the run-in. I just sat there and bit my tongue and thought evil thoughts. Now, just to spite the girl, I encourage sing-alongs at every show.
2005 continues to be a crazy year. The band started going more glam by wearing wigs, and everyone has just about perfected his or her rock god/goddess attitude. We learned that if we think we're "it," everyone in the audience is fooled. Gig after gig keeps coming our way, and we have quite a diverse following, from all age groups. The band was voted St. Louis' Best Cover Band 2005. (We're not a cover band, we're a tribute band! Just kidding.) It is time to step up our game, though, and between the day jobs, school, and playing three to four nights a week, we hope to find time to add to the stage show. This gig has been and continues to be so good for me as a performer. My only regret is that it takes away from my song writing. I have a feeling that on my next day off, my soul will explode and all these lyrics and music will come pouring out--Or not. Gross!
I also miss my friends. I did not get a chance to get out to Los Angeles or San Francisco to see two of my best friends, Kim and Scott. I did, however, get to catch up with Kim while she was in town.
I went back to school full-time in January of 2005. I enrolled in Lindenwood University's LCIE program, where I earn nine credit hours in a twelve-week period, only I go to school for four hours, one night a week. I LOVE IT!
My five-year relationship has been on the rocks this whole year, unfortunately. My boyfriend and I have really worked at our relationship, though, and I am amazed at all the changes that an unmarried couple, who does not live together,can go through in five years. We did take a wonderful trip to New York City in May and I bought us tickets to Spamalot. We watched the show from eight rows back. What a high!
I bought my own domain, jeniharris.com, but I am still developing the site. I also bought a piano and wrote many new tunes. I managed to lay down some scratch parts on some tunes, as well. I also bought a new laptop and it has been a big help when doing homework. I need a high-speed connection, now. I have also been condo-hunting, but I guess it all boils down to the fact that I do not want to live here in Missouri for much longer.
I accomplished many goals this year, learned some valuable lessons, and improved my public speaking skills. I learned to function and be sociable on less than five hours of sleep. I failed to accomplish other goals, but such is life. The grass is always greener, but I am where I am supposed to be, I suppose. I look forward to what new joys and pains 2006 will bring. AND NOW...
2005 continues to be a crazy year. The band started going more glam by wearing wigs, and everyone has just about perfected his or her rock god/goddess attitude. We learned that if we think we're "it," everyone in the audience is fooled. Gig after gig keeps coming our way, and we have quite a diverse following, from all age groups. The band was voted St. Louis' Best Cover Band 2005. (We're not a cover band, we're a tribute band! Just kidding.) It is time to step up our game, though, and between the day jobs, school, and playing three to four nights a week, we hope to find time to add to the stage show. This gig has been and continues to be so good for me as a performer. My only regret is that it takes away from my song writing. I have a feeling that on my next day off, my soul will explode and all these lyrics and music will come pouring out--Or not. Gross!
I also miss my friends. I did not get a chance to get out to Los Angeles or San Francisco to see two of my best friends, Kim and Scott. I did, however, get to catch up with Kim while she was in town.
I went back to school full-time in January of 2005. I enrolled in Lindenwood University's LCIE program, where I earn nine credit hours in a twelve-week period, only I go to school for four hours, one night a week. I LOVE IT!
My five-year relationship has been on the rocks this whole year, unfortunately. My boyfriend and I have really worked at our relationship, though, and I am amazed at all the changes that an unmarried couple, who does not live together,can go through in five years. We did take a wonderful trip to New York City in May and I bought us tickets to Spamalot. We watched the show from eight rows back. What a high!
I bought my own domain, jeniharris.com, but I am still developing the site. I also bought a piano and wrote many new tunes. I managed to lay down some scratch parts on some tunes, as well. I also bought a new laptop and it has been a big help when doing homework. I need a high-speed connection, now. I have also been condo-hunting, but I guess it all boils down to the fact that I do not want to live here in Missouri for much longer.
I accomplished many goals this year, learned some valuable lessons, and improved my public speaking skills. I learned to function and be sociable on less than five hours of sleep. I failed to accomplish other goals, but such is life. The grass is always greener, but I am where I am supposed to be, I suppose. I look forward to what new joys and pains 2006 will bring. AND NOW...
You Know You're A Rock Star When...
-Your relationship(s) is on the rocks
-You have your own stalker
Yes, I have my own stalker, now. Isn't that wonderful?--NOT!
posted by Jeni @ 5:51 PM
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