In The Beginning...

Ok, so this being the first post on this blog, I suppose it needs to be a manifesto of sorts. So here's the basic idea: I'm a bohemian. I've been a drummer my entire life. I love performing, whether it's being on stage playing music, or just making my friends laugh. Unfortunately, with my romantic ideals and philosophy, I was born in the wrong era. I want to be surrounded by bohemians like myself, who want to create, who want to live art, love without fear, and inspire others. And there just aren't a lot of places to do that in the modern world.

The last few years of my life have been a bit challenging. I've felt pretty alienated from people like myself, I haven't been able to play barely at all, and I'd almost just given up on the idea entirely. Over Thanksgiving though, one of my old drum instructors basically talked me into auditioning for Cirque du Soleil... apparently they pretty much restock on musicians every February, and he thinks I'd have a really good shot at making it. After doing a bit of research, I've decided that it's worth putting my efforts towards.

This blog will be a method for me to track my progress in case I get discouraged through the audition process, and - I hope - to record my life with the circus if I get the gig.

There is more to be said, but it will have to wait until the next post. Until then, stay positive.

The Fool