2/16/2011: Writing & Benefits!

Hey Everyone,

I've really enjoyed being able to read and respond to your messages on my Facebook and twitter. Thanks for the continued support! So in saying that, I've realized that I haven't written a journal in quite awhile. Life's been pretty good, I can't complain. Been able to write a lot lately and record some demos which has been awesome. Just recently, I recorded a really good demo with Victoria Shaw of a song she and I wrote together. When I heard the finished demo for the first time, I was like, “Wow, did I do that?!?” Lol, as Steve Urkel would have said haha. It turned out real well, I'm very happy with it! You've probably noticed that I have some shows coming up between now and the end of March that I'm pumped to do! Unfortunately a few of the shows though, I wish could be under somewhat different circumstances. I say that because they are shows dedicated to people battling cancer right now. I think it's absolutely awesome that people can come together and do a benefit, open up their hearts and raise money for these angels and bring awareness. The sad part I'm getting at is, that those people are suffering and fighting for their lives day in and day out. It's hard to see them go through what they're going through. I wish their pain could go away and they could get back to living the lives they once had. For me, it really puts into perspective how lucky I am. I was just talking to my mom and dad the other day about this very topic, and how we often take things in life for granted and spend a lot of time stressing over the small stuff of everyday, when in the end it means nothing. If I were one to go through life always hung up and stressing over something, well then I'd be missing the importance of life, and the blessing that it is. Clinton, Savannah, Denise, Grandma and whomever else is out there fighting these terrible illnesses, my heart, my prayers and my thoughts go out to all of you, hang in there. Please if you haven't done so already refer to my website, Facebook or wherever else regarding my upcoming appearances, and would love to see you at the shows. Thanks so much everyone, and hope I haven't talked your ears off too much, just was pouring my heart out a little bit. Have a good, safe night and stay warm.

God Bless!

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