Thursday September 30 2021

Waking up around noon. Really needed that deep rest.

 

Breakfast Bar. Tea.

 

Feeling a little better today – sinuses still congested and runny nose.

 

Catching up on business and running errands.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Bagel. Spinach. Salt n Vinegar Chips. Coffee.

 

Teaching a light schedule today at Music Makers.

 

Back home. Cooking a “freshover” meal as I like to call them when I combine leftovers with fresh things. Lentils with an Indian Garlic Sauce, Rice/Quinoa, Kale, and Potatoes/Brussel Sprouts.

After Ana gets home from band practice we watch a little of the Great British Baking Show.

 

While she gets inspired to bake Florentines in the kitchen I hang at my computer working on stuff.

 

Taking one of those rapid at-home Covid tests and turns out negative.

 

Wednesday September 29 2021

Waking up around noon still feeling like my head is a balloon but a little better than yesterday.

 

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

 

Catching up on business at home. Then, organizing some stuff at the studio.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Spinach. English Muffin. Green Tea. Chips.

Watching the documentary about Britney Spears and how her father had 100% ownership of her for many years.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Attempting to find an at home Covid test at Wal-Mart but they are clear out. Not that I think I have it cause I am vaccinated and the symptoms don’t really match.

 

Back home. Warming up some leftovers for dinner.

 

Catching up on things – talking with Ana – doing dishes.

 

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls.

 

Tuesday September 28 2021

 

Waking up a little before noon.

 

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

 

Not feeling 100% today – sinuses congested and somewhat of a sore throat – headache too.

 

Catching up on business.

 

Scrambled Eggs. Spinach. Toast. Salt n Vinegar Chips. Kombucha.

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Afterwards, Ana and I cook up a quick dinner: Vegan Sausage with Cabbage, Onions, and Quinoa.

 

We have B-52’s practice at the studio. My head still feels like a medicine ball but we manage to have a long and productive practice. We all sort of dressed up. Good times.

 

Back home. Trying to take care of myself – sipping on tea and snacking.

 

Monday September 27 2021

Waking up around 11:45 a.m.

 

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

 

Catching up on business.

 

Running errands.

 

Scrambled Eggs. English Muffin. Salt n Vinegar Chips. Coffee. Kiwi Berries.

Watching Intrusion (2021).

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Afterwards, cleaning up and organizing the 104 space.

 

Meeting up with Shannon and Ana at the studio. I bought Nawab Indian food to share for dinner. Then, we rehearse some vocals for B-52’s, mainly the song “Roam”.

 

After that I continue organizing.

 

Still feeling sick – congested sinuses and sore throat. Fingers crossed it’s not Covid.

 

Sunday September 26 2021

Waking up at 11:40 a.m.

 

Breakfast Bar. Tea.

 

Reid and I set up the ELO rehearsal spot at 12:30. Then ride back to Music Makers. Rebecca is teaching dance classes in the new space for the first time. Meanwhile, I’m coaching Olivia, Elena, and Samantha’s band.

 

Getting groceries.

 

Enjoying a relaxing lunch: Eggs, English Muffin, Salt n Vinegar Chips, and Coffee.

 

Later on, checking out the tail end of Broadway rehearsal – it’s the official first one. There’s a good energy amongst the cast. After Reid and I clean up I give him a ride home all the way to Shore Drive.

 

More errands.

 

Beans, Sardines, Kale, Carrots, and Quinoa for dinner.

Watching Intrusion (2021).

 

Trying to ward off a mild sickness I have which started in my throat and now is in the sinuses.

 

At Music Makers organizing things – moving a PA into the new space.

 

Saturday September 25 2021

 

Waking up at 10:50 a.m.

 

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

 

MMLIVE band rehearsals all afternoon from noon to 5:00. I’ve got Peter (Joe) helping me for the first time along with Rebecca.

 

PB&J break with an Apple, Banana, and Coffee.

 

After all that, Ana and I drive out to Norfolk for the Psychtober Fest at Smartmouth. My band, Bamm Bamm, is playing along with Hope Magnet, Reptile Tile, DJ Lord Thomas, Deli Kings, and Shagwuf. Josh and I felt really good about our performance – out of the last three shows we did this was the tightest for sure.

 

 

Chicken Sandwich with Fries and Arugula Salad.

 

Back home. Ana and I attempt to have a nice time but something negative always comes up in conversation and we just can’t seem to be nice to each other. I really try but there just isn’t any room for space between each other. She keeps bringing up the idea of moving out for a week or just leaving.

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At some point later on she’s curled up in her bed and I offer a good night.

 

Friday September 24 2021

 

Waking up after noon.

 

Catching up on business and scheduling.

 

At Music Makers working on an order and catching up Allyson with all the week’s business.

 

Salad with Sardines, Beets, and Toast. Coffee.

 

Running errands – getting a bunch of stuff at Target.

 

Meeting up with Josiah and Josh at the storage unit to practice the Bamm Bamm set and record drums for the Bum Rush song. Things always take longer than expected.

 

Then, Ana and I grab dinner at Love Song. Danny, the owner is always there at the bar – the nicest guy I know.

 

Back home. She gets triggered by something that’s said and we almost get into a really heated argument about our relationship. I try to keep my tone calm – it’s hard at times but works well when I really focus on it.

 

Later on, at the studio organizing things and practicing drums.

 

Popped Chips.

 

Thursday September 23 2021

Waking up around noon.

 

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

 

Working out at the gym, with Vlad actually. He was in the hospital for a while cause of Covid but now he’s recovered and well it seems. I’m grateful to be back here exercising.

Banana.

 

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

 

Teaching lessons at Music Makers.

 

Ana made dinner for us: Vegan Burgers with Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions.

 

Meeting up with Josiah at the storage unit to record a few Ladada bass songs. Bobby stops by for a bit.

 

Back at the studio practicing a little drums.

 

Crackers and Peanut Butter. Grapes.