So Thankful

As I sat down to my desk in my bedroom this afternoon I couldn't actually see the desk due to the collection of items that have collected themselves there.  It reminded me that I need to stop for a second and collect my thoughts.
Part of the reason why it is so messy is due to the fact that although I have a deep desire to be a tidy/well organized person, I am in fact not that guy.  But it is also due to the fact that I have literally been out every night for the past few weeks doing music.  When I am home, it is to sleep or to grab a different guitar and box of gear.  This stretch of music has reminded me that it is hard work to do music full-time.  It is tiring to be out late every night and be up at 7am getting my kids ready for school, but I am so thankful for the opportunities.
As we (Otic Poets) prepare for the iTunes release of our brand new record "Frontiers" on Tuesday June 4th, 2013 I am reminded of the last year of my life.  In this year I have had the opportunity to play in so many different situations and I am so blessed to have had them.  I'm also reminded of this as we have the opportunity this week to open for Jon Bryant who is making a huge musical splash with his music.
Playing music feels very right for me.  It is something I have wanted to do since starting my band "Silas" back in the late 90's.  Now I get to play music everyday.  It's such an amazing gift.
So I will let you know how the show goes this week in Whitby.  Or perhaps I will see you there.