Wednesday September 30 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Strawberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Getting groceries with Ana.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Kale. Toast with Butter and Jam. Potato Chips. Cold Brew Coffee.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

Maddie, Karen Glaze’s daughter, is here training with Rebecca to work the front desk. We need someone to work Thursdays and Mondays.

 

After work I grab a Pad Thai Noodle meal from Bangkok Garden. Then, we have our second Fleetwood Mac rehearsal. It goes pretty well. Trying to add a few new songs to the list.

 

After practice I stick around meddling with the drum kit – cleaning things – organizing.

 

Tuesday September 29 2020

Waking up next to Ana from a heavy sleep. I dreamt I was a criminal of some kind in a gang of three. Three other criminal guys posed as a maintenance crew visiting the house to fix something with a refrigerator. For some reason I already knew what they were up to but my buddies didn’t. We were already being watched by police or detectives. I walk outside and nonchalantly explain that these maintenance guys are killing my friends and about to place a bomb in the house. Later on, after the dust settles, I continue living in the house and it’s understood my mom is still alive. She walks around in her slippers and night gown but constantly is having problems like tripping over steps and falling. It becomes quite stressful.

 

Cereal with Blueberries and Almond Milk. Tea.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Chores.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Zucchini. Toast with Butter and Jam. Potato Chips. Cold Brew Coffee.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Leftover Pasta with Brussel Sprouts, Mushrooms, and Salmon.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Playing DOOM.

 

At the studio practicing drums, piano, and restringing a guitar. Meanwhile, Ana practices in another room.

 

Monday September 28 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Workout session with Vlad – focused on chest and shoulders today.

 

Vega Banana Protein Shake.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Three Ships Biscuit with Butter and Jam. Cold Brew Coffee.

Watching The Current War (2017).

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Picking up some Pho Noodle Soup for dinner.

 

Catching up on business and chores.

 

Playing DOOM.

 

At the studio spray painting some music stands and affixing more sound foam on the walls – practicing piano.

 

Sunday September 27 2020

 

Waking up around noon.

 

Ana and I attempt to hit up First Watch for brunch but the wait is too long. She has work early at 2 p.m. today. So we ride over to Duck Donuts for some sweet fatty goodness. Once we discover how bad the coffee is compared to what we usually drink there’s no going back. But you can’t beat these donuts – literally the best in the area.

 

A little jaunt to the Kitchen Barn.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Stopping by Broadway rehearsal to deliver grapes for snack time. Things are hopping here. Rebecca’s got them doing a group pinwheel act for a Rocky Horror Picture Show song.

 

Leftover Rice, Kale, and Veggies for a late lunch.

 

It’s such perfect weather. Shooting the basketball around alone getting some exercise in.

 

Back home. I picked up a Pizza Chapel pizza and garlic knots for Ana and I when she gets off work. We watch an episode of The Great British Baking Show.

 

At the studio Ana and I practice some music – jamming on some new things and having a great time.

 

At some point Ana goes home while I stick up these sound foam squares all around the waiting room – I’m really trying to turn this into a fully functioning rehearsal room.

 

Turns out while we were gone Ana discovers burnt pizza that was left in the toaster oven by Roland. He’s been drinking all day and forgot about it. It could’ve burnt the house down if Ana didn’t come home in time.

 

 

Saturday September 26 2020

Waking up at noon.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Teaching afternoon lessons at Music Makers.

 

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Eggs. Kale. Popped Chips. Coffee.

Watching Enola Holmes (2020).

 

Catching up on business and chores.

 

Got asked to do an interesting one off music thing for an old friend, Earl. His wife works at a hospice that needed a few songs recorded on video for these memorial packages they do. He got his friend, Leah, who leads worship at a church to join in. Her and I have never met and yet we’re pulling together an arrangement of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Lean On Me” on the fly. It actually works out quite well. It takes a long time cause Earl is still figuring out the lighting and the technical aspects of everything in his living room. I eat some Mac n Cheese with Chicken on a break.

 

Back home. Reconvening with Ana about her day at work and her first time experience at the Kung Fu studio.

 

Friday September 25 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Cereal with Strawberries and Almond Milk. Tea.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Ana and I run errands – getting groceries.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Butter. Popped Chips. Coffee.

 

Today we start band rehearsals for MMLIVE. It’s weird doing it on a Friday but also nice to keep it on a weekday so my weekends are free. We’ve got 3 bands this time. Things always get a little hectic doing bands back to back with a tight schedule but it’s a lot of fun. This time there’s a lot of new participants.

 

By the time I get home my head is throbbing. Ana made a delicious dinner: Pasta with Zucchini, Onions, Tomatoes, and Squash Soup. Also with a few toasted buns just like my mom used to do with leftover bread back in the day.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Playing a little guitar in the living room.

 

Thursday September 24 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Strawberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Work out session with Vlad – he’s toughening me up on the triceps today.

 

Vega Protein Shake.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Salt n Vinegar Chips with Avocado. Coffee.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Back home. Cooking a simple dinner: Japanese Style Fried Rice with Peas and Broccoli.

Watching Enola Holmes (2020).

 

Catching up on business.

 

Over at the rehearsal spot setting up the room for tomorrow’s MMLIVE bands. There’s always much to organize and make sure everything’s in working order.

 

Playing DOOM.

 

Wednesday September 23 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Strawberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Catching up on business.

 

It’s such a beautiful day out. I’ve gotta hit the basketball courts even if it’s just for a little bit.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Potato Chips with Avocado.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Quick leftovers for dinner.

 

Back at the studio. Meeting up with all the Fleetwood Mac people from last year’s Halloween show. We’re reuniting for another gig at Smartmouth in October. It’s a fun time playing music with Aaron, Lena, Ed, Tristyn, Chuck, and newly acquired Danny Robertson. We play through all the possible tunes we know – brushing off the cobwebs but it all comes together.

 

Popcorn and Green Tea.

 

Chilling at the house – talking with Ana while the cat wilds out in the bedroom.

 

Tuesday September 22 2020

Waking up around 11:30 a.m.

 

Cereal with Blueberries and Almond Milk. Tea.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Ana and I run some errands – picking up grocery things at Whole Foods and biscuits/coffee at Three Ships.

 

Benevolent Bacon. Biscuit with Butter and Jam. Kale. Coffee.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers. Introducing Darick Felter to all the drum students. He’ll be replacing Cody. There’s a good vibe with him.

 

Warming up leftovers for dinner: Vegetable Soup with Peas, Quinoa, and Bread.

 

At the studio with Ana. While she tinkers on the piano I reorganize the waiting area for a band rehearsal happening tomorrow.

 

Snacking on Peanut Butter Pretzels.

 

 

Making fire with Ana before sleep.

Monday September 21 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Another work out session with Vlad.

 

Vega Protein Shake.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Kale. Popped Chips. Coffee.

Watching Challenger (2020).

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Dinner at home with Ana: Vegan Burgers with Zucchini and Corn on the Cob.

 

ELO rehearsal.

 

Green Tea and Peanut Butter Pretzels.

 

Sunday September 20 2020

Waking up at 12ish.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

At Freedom Fellowship for the first Fall Broadway rehearsal. Rebecca leads with the help of Lisa, Addy, and Jordan. I’m here just to oversee that everything goes smoothly. On the sideline taking care of business on my laptop.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Kale. Popped Chips. Coffee.

Watching a documentary about the Challenger that exploded in the 80’s.

 

Prepping in the kitchen and other business.

 

Ana and I practice lightly in the living room a few Beatles tunes.

 

Cooking dinner: Fusilli  Pasta with Pepper, Onions, Broccoli, and Garlic Bread.

We eat over an episode of Sister, Sister.

 

Later on, at the studio practicing songs and hanging out. We go over this “Oh Darling” Beatles tune and anything else that comes to mind.

 

I practice drums after she leaves.

 

Apples, Raspberries, and Yogurt.

 

Saturday September 19 2020

Waking up at around noon.

 

Cereal with Blueberries and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Teaching afternoon lessons at Music Makers.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Salt n Vinegar Chips with Avocado. Coffee.

Finishing The Devil All the Time (2020).

 

Catching up on business and research.

 

Doing some emails.

 

Chores around the house.

 

Dinner: Tuna Steak with Onions, Kale, and Quinoa.

 

At the studio practicing drums – haven’t really played drums in a long while. I need to freshen up for things coming up in October.

 

Friday September 18 2020

Waking up around noon.

 

Ana makes us Blueberry Waffles from scratch. We get into a semi-sensitive discussion about the roles of male and female – and how gender stereotypes won’t ever go away but they differ from person to person.

 

I hole up in my room for a while communicating with a thousand people – parents/students about finalizing MMLIVE things – the Fleetwood band about doing a Smartmouth show in October.

 

Ana and I get groceries from Whole Foods and Kroger.

 

Then, grabbing some very late lunch at Pink Dinghy.

 

Then, we decide to practice some music at the studio. We agreed to do a small Smartmouth show for their 8^th year anniversary. It’s been a while since we’ve done a Musicplayer gig but we need a goal to motivate us into playing again.

 

Back home. Ana cooks us a late dinner: a big pot of Vegetable Soup with Quinoa.

I share that Social Dilemma documentary with her.

 

Then, I ride my bike down to the oceanfront. There’s high winds pushing and pulling at me making it a challenge. I guess the hurricane winds from down south are hitting us.

 

Peanut Butter Pretzels.

 

Thursday September 17 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m. feeling well rested.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Another workout session with Vlad.

 

Vega Protein Shake.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Bagel with Butter and Jam. Kale. Coffee.

Watching The Devil All the Time (2020).

 

It’s a rainy dreary day.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Ordering Aloha Snacks for dinner: Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries.

 

Composing the official email to be sent out for Broadway. Why are emails so tedious?

 

Chores around the house.

 

Playing DOOM.

 

Wednesday September 16 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Cereal with Blueberries and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Running errands.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Blueberry Bagel with Vegan Cream Cheese. Salt n Vinegar Chips. Cold Brew Coffee.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Back home. Ana made dinner: French Green Beans with Brussel Sprouts, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, and Pumpkin Sauce.

The two of us watch an episode of Sister, Sister.

 

Taking care of business.

 

Doing a late night bike ride to the oceanfront and back listening to the likes of Chvrches, Chairlift, and Passion Pit.

 

Raspberries and Figs.

 

Tuesday September 15 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Catching up on business. Chores.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Three Ships Biscuit with Butter and Jam. Spinach. Cold Brew Coffee.

I’ve been in the middle of watching an eye opening Netflix documentary called The Social Dilemma (2020).

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers. It’s a fun filled day of all kinds of great lessons and conversations.

 

Back home. Warming up this Cauliflower Bowl with Smoked Salmon and Kale for dinner.

 

Playing DOOM.

 

Ana gets off work at 10 – discussing all kinds of things on our minds.

 

Monday September 14 2020

Waking up at 11:30 a.m.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Blueberries, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Another workout session with Vlad.

 

Vega Protein Shake.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Spinach. Coffee.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers. I feel truly on my game today in regards to teaching in the lesson room but also managing things out front. We had a few new students today – gotta make them feel welcome and safe here.

 

Off work. Ana and I hit up Guad’s for dinner. All our favorite places close on Mondays and there’s nothing to cook at home.

Tuna Tacos with Chips and Guac.

 

Meeting up with the ELO band practicing the sets. We actually have a show coming up in October.  

 

For the past couple days I’ve had an extremely sore neck. It happened after a night’s sleep where I possibly slept on it wrong.

 

Sunday September 13 2020

 

Waking up at 12:21 p.m. to a palindrome.

 

Cereal with Almond Milk. Black Tea.

 

Running errands – picking up coffee and biscuits at Three Ships – buying a light bulb – groceries at Whole Foods.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Biscuit with Butter and Jam. Spinach. Cold Brew Coffee.

Finishing Away (2020) on Netflix, an absolutely inspirational cry fest of a show.

 

Catching up on business.

 

At the studio practicing guitar and fixing a few things.

 

Back home. Cooking dinner for Ana and I: Vegan BBQ Sandwiches with Tomato, Asparagus, Carrots, and Corn on the Cob.

 

Later on, at the studio again but with Ana. Working on this one jam in the waiting room – trying out some harmonies.

 

Late night bike ride to the oceanfront – listening to the latest discovered songs on Hype Machine. It’s a perfect night to ride.

 

Snacking on Chips and Coconut Water.

 

Saturday September 12 2020

Waking up at noon.

 

Oatmeal with Cinnamon, Raisins, and Almond Milk. Breakfast Tea.

 

Teaching afternoon lessons at Music Makers.

 

Proud of Grace and Jackson, longtime piano students of mine. They graduated from a Level 2 piano book today via virtual lessons.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Toast with Butter and Jam. Salt n Vinegar Chips with Avocado. Coffee.

Watching Away (2020).

 

Catching up on business and chores. Vacuuming dust around a book shelf downstairs.

 

Leftover Pizza and Kale Salad for dinner.

 

Meeting up with Josiah, Elliott, and Josh for a band practice. Things don’t vibe well musically tonight. Josh, for some reason can’t keep it together with tempo and parts. A couple units down from us a loud thrash drummer hammers on and on while we try to conduct some sort of practice.

 

Back home. Settling down. Doing chores.

 

Playing DOOM.

 

Friday September 11 2020

Waking up shortly after noon.

 

Ana and I hit up Commune for brunch: Waffles, Blueberries, Sausage, and Coffee.

 

Catching up on all kinds of business.

 

Melon. Peanut Butter Toast.

 

Ana and I hit up the One Life gym. She had a membership her mom bought her. I get in as a guest. It’s somewhat crowded but the facility is so spacious it doesn’t matter. They’ve got the treadmills set up every other closed off. Running a little bit then doing core exercises.

 

Later on, we check out The Pink Dinghy for dinner for the first time. It’s sprinkling out but really nice. We are wowed by the Empanadas!

 

Green Tea.

 

Later on at Music Makers. Ana and I jam in the waiting room, switching up on guitar and drums.

 

Playing DOOM.