The New Year (2010)
Well, 2009 - it's over. I kind of see it as a decent year. I think the highlight of my year was my completing the Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Wing Challenge (along with Angelique Poteat). Here's my picture to prove it:
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Anyway, for lack of ideas, I'm going to list some New Year's Resolutions in three different categories (and I stole this from the WSJ, btw.)
PROFESSIONAL
1. I'm going to try to have every new piece of mine funded, whether it be through a commission, grant, or some kind of barter system. (I had a friend of mine commission me with a looney and a bottle of Cognac. Hey, some people were paid for their services in vodka, so I'll count it.) I know this may seem like a lofty goal, but this is doable. If I want to make a living as a composer, I need to do this.
2. I'll try keeping the blog up. Also, I'm helping CCM^2 get their blog up and running (FYI).
PERSONAL
1. Get into football. I can do this. I will follow the USC Trojans (yes, I have to get over the fact that the football play…
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