It's been awhile. I wish I had a dollar for every post that started like that. I wish I could say that I was finishing a manuscript, but I've hardly done any writing at all.
Some of you remember me talking about the local band Breach & Entry. They have recently re-united, and they were in need of a bassist. I've been trying to throw my hat into that ring for awhile, but they were finally giving me some music to learn do a try out. (out of desperation, I think. I am a balding 36 year old, and they had tried three other bassists.) After a week of practicing, they decided to add their original bassist to the reunion. Honestly, it stings a little, but the singer is a friend, and I wish them well. That's where all of my free time went, and at this moment, I was supposed to be trying-out, but I'm writing.
I think it's better this way. I can write whenever it's convenient for me and my family, and I don't need to co-ordinate my creative time with other artists. Not to mention the creative vision – is it any wonder that most bands don't last very long?
This also frees me up to take a different position at work, since my current one lets me finish early on Fridays. (the rational being that I'd need to be free to play shows on Fridays) I have been working the cash registers for three years, but there's a chance to out to buggy's full-time. Yup, it's just what it sounds like: spending my days in the parking lot, bringing the shopping carts back into the building. It sounds horribly pedestrian, doesn't it? Like a job that a 17-year-old would have. But, I get a long leash, in that my every movement isn't directed by the supervisors, and most importantly, I get my head to myself. On cash, I need to be engaged in what I'm doing, or I make costly mistakes. In the lot, I can work on plot-lines, or just flake out! I hope I get it, it would take a load off my mind, and the exercise would be good for me.
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Hi Will .. it does sound kind of dire .. but I can see you do get your head free - and I too am quite happy with those jobs sometimes .. just space. Sorry about the music gig .. but something else is on the horizon ..
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
Sometimes those jobs are best for that very reason!
ReplyDeleteHey you just post when you can and when you do, I'll be here to comment and read your work :) I'm so happy that your life is so exciting right now hehe
ReplyDeleteBummer about the band, but sounds like you're ready to plunge back into the writing now.
ReplyDeleteI've long said that shopping cart corral person would be my Forrest Gump job, ie a job I'd do if I had a lot of money and didn't need a job but just wanted something to do to occupy myself. I don't know why; maybe because it's like being a cowboy, only with shopping carts instead of cows.
ReplyDeleteHey there Will- Good luck with the position- sometimes things don't happen for a reason. Have a terrific day!
ReplyDeleteDo what you can, when you can. Heck, it took me almost 40 years to start writing. Grab your moments, where you can and you'll get there.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to try other things if the potential openings beckon. Even if you don't get what trying out for, at least you tried and it can all get chalked up to experience. He who never tries, never achieves.
ReplyDeleteLee
Tossing It Out
Shame about what's happened with the band, but good about the writing!
ReplyDeleteMy mother always said everything happens for a reason and I know it didn't sit well then, but it will work out for the best. We are glad to have you back.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about being cut from the band. But it sounds like you've got your head in the right place.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely understand what you mean about having a job where you only have to invest a minimal part of yourself. My job is sort of like that. My entire position is responsible for a huge conference that takes place once a year. The two months before and the two months after are crazy busy, but for the remainder of the year things slow way down and I have a lot of freedom with my work day. Good luck with getting the position you want!
Welcome back to the writing world!
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