Ready Set Go

It was about a year ago that I was hoping to embark on a new journey in 2012. I even did a few blog posts hoping to see if anything came to mind as to what kind of journey that would be. Reading back on those blogs, I realized how bored I was and how boring I became.

Well my journey did commence in 2012. I'd like to think of it as getting my life back and seeing opportunities I would have ignored previously. I was laid off in August. No worries. Par for the course I figure. As a matter of fact, I think I've been downsized or had my position eliminated at least three times in my career. I think I finally got the message. First off, I'm not going to dwell on it. Better things await me I know.

Back in November 2011 I began learning steel pan (drums). It has been a kick. I really enjoy it. My extended family has always been a fan of this instrument. As a matter of fact, I had a relative who actually played in a steel pan orchestra. My parents (Mom and Dad) even took lessons. I currently play with Rocky Mountain Steel Bands in the Steel Works group. I like it and work hard at trying to be good at it.

Any how, who knows where it will take me. I decided to launch a steel pan festival in 2014 in the Rocky Mountain region. With the help of a very cool neighbor and some contacts in the music community, we just might pull it off. One day, I hope to corral all the steel pan players on the front range into one huge steel pan orchestra. Perhaps even have a non-profit where anyone who is interested can learn.

This blog will help get things rolling. Actually, it was my sister's idea to write about my experience. "YOU'RE A WRITER, AREN'T YOU? SO WRITE," she said. The writing will help me process and plan. And who knows, it may help someone else plan something in their area. Any way stay tuned. We have a phone call with someone tomorrow who actually was planning a steel pan festival in Illinois.