re: real enough.....

the devil comes in many shapes.

hello friends, fans, foe, and lovers,

a friend of mine remarked that reading my blog that it seemed like hard times, but real times, and yes, i would have to agree. but it's not as bad as it seems, even during dry spells such as this, and really, i'm a working class artist, so what do i expect? haha! limo's and caviar? that'd be nice, but it ain't my reality right now! and despite being broke ass right now, i'm actually feeling pretty good. living a healthier lifestyle these days, getting exercise, quit smoking, quit drinking, don't do drugs, so life is fairly clean right now. my only weakness is deep fried peanut butter sandwiches at midnight, but shhh.....(kidding, that'd be a quick route to the grave!!)

anyways, one thing i've been thinking about, is that during these stretches between cheques, is wondering why i've got ideas galore when i'm on the road, i'll do this, and that, and the other thing, but as soon as i get back to kamloops, it's oblivion and all my dreams sort of crumble and fade away. when i'm away, i feel hope, but when i get back home, i'm faced with some reality i can't escape. or a nightmare i can't escape. i'll sort it out though, don't worry lovers.

hell, on days like that, i at least have a wealth of images and footage i've shot while traveling, that get me through these lean times, reminding me it won't last forever.

so, on that note, i'd like to say i'm heading back on the road for a couple weeks down to the Gulf Islands Film and Television School to mentor during the Aboriginal Media Intensive. It's my 3rd year in a row doing this gig, and it's got to be one of my favourites, because Galiano Island is like no other, a real beautiful place, and i get to work with Aboriginal youth from all over BC and this year, i heard from NWT!

there are lot of things going on, i'm actually finally working on a decent album of new roots metal type songs, heavy but with a groove, and there are nice acoustic flourishes, as well as cool beats and ambient noise happening......i was supposed to go Toronto after i was done at the Gulf Islands Film School, but i figured no, it just ain't the time, even though i would have been at the ImagineNative film festival, they're screening my "Jesus Coyote TeeVee," film, which would have been cool to see the crowd's reaction to that fucken film, but i don't have the cash for one, and i'll get there when the time is right. i spent a lot of time in Toronto last year, and don't mind not being there much this year. but next year i'll kick it's ass. you'll see.

in the meantime, check out the vids, and think about something positive to get you through the dark days of fall and winter,


cb
ps: if luongo screws it up again, he should be voted off of the island, and i mean turtle island. last season's stanley cup playoffs was a travesty! goal after goal going in! what the hell?!?!