This Year & Next
2011 was all transitional. I moved twice, had about 6 months off to figure out what to do with the rest of my life (still in that process), got a job, moved to Moreno Valley, The New Division got some good press and support. Overall, 2011 is a year I’ll remember.
It’s not always proper to speculate what’s coming next, but I’ll at least say that my anticipation level is high for 2012.
My plans? Lots of new releases. New Division should have a new EP by the summer, and potentially another full length by November, although it’s all up in the air at the moment.
My goals? I really want to push further my production skills, quality of material, especially in the dance section. I don’t know why, but more and more I’m being drawn by all the great stuff that’s being produced and my inspiration is all over the place right now.
More weekends in the studio, more time working up Division 87, and hopefully developing a new arsenal of contacts.
I’m proud of a few tracks I’ve done this year, but nothing that’s really blown my mind. I think I’m either having to spend more time working on one track, or maybe just spend more time studying techniques, buying a new synth (maybe??), who knows.
It’s exciting to have the studio setup in the garage. Makes a huge difference in terms of getting things done. It wasn’t the easiest process making beats in the bedroom, particularly with Fiona jumping on my keyboard every two seconds.
I hope it’s not as hot this year when summer comes around.
I look forward to playing a little bit less shows, and focusing more on studio work with the bandmates.
Driving less.
Doing a little bit of travel abroad, I could go for an island any day now.
More protection from the goons.
Being a lot more selective about what I’m listening to.
Finishing up Breaking Bad (I really need a good ending for a series after the disastrous ‘09 ending of Lost, and now Prison Break on Netflix).
Spending more quality time with friends.
Hope to see my family more (both here in the US and hopefully down in Paraguay).
It’s rough when you only get a week of vacay a year, but at the end of the day, there’s money save up.
Oh yeah, that’s another goal. Saving up.
Grow individually & spiritually.
Hopefully pick up again on some philosophy texts that I’ve lost touch with.
Do better at work.
This is starting to sound like a Radiohead song.
Pick up on some new programming language.
Make less mistakes.
Find a permanent love.
Work out a bit more.
Be less selfish.
Gain an appreciation for resting the right way.
Being more considerate of others.
Build more courage.
Manage time a little better.
Make work fun, always.
So many things to do, 365 days to do them all.
Cheers to the new year.
