Today I managed to not only play guitar for the longest period of time in at least a year but also managed to re-learn a song. I tuned a full-step down and went through Dream Theater’s “Endless Sacrifice”, rediscovering the joy I once had while playing the instrument. I played it for Jessie, who claims I make it look easy, but I don’t think she was too impressed with it 
Guitar was my life from 8th grade until senior year in high school, it dominated my existence. Playing nine hours a day, learning every Petrucci lick I could, and having the most fun in all my young years. I’m saddened to have lost that passion for music, along with the passion for other more minute things. My head is simply not where it was a year ago, too many things have changed. But I am wanting to try to ease back into playing, maybe at least once or twice a week. Just re-learning that song has amazed me with how out of practice I am; it took me a good half hour before I stopped sounding sloppy and actually started to feel like my old self again.
I miss it, I really do.
An interesting article about a young man who was decapitated by a roller coaster at Six Flags. Enjoy.
And another article that caught my attention. It’s rather old but it’s news to me, and hopefully to a few others. Owen Wilson’s Suicide Attempt
Wilson was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California on August 26, 2007 after a reported suicide attempt at his Santa Monica home, where Wilson allegedly slashed his wrists and took an overdose of pills.
Well, off to another night of not sleeping and not accomplishing very much. I wish I felt like reading, I have countless books that I would love to dive into, but I’m just not feeling it. It’s much the same as the whole guitar thing.
Don’t be too surprised if you see me again tonight.
Currently Listening: Dream Theater – Honor Thy Father
