Today is going to be a beautiful day

That is the title of a song I just heard *live* tonite - by a group called mellowdrones. They are different, and the name is so right on. Mellow - drones. I heard about the group from a friend, weepy donut (see sidebar) - way cooler and hipster than yours truly - but I digress - I'm seeing another side of NYC life and I like IT! Music, indie-music in particular, is a fascinating new world...and I'm now avidly seeking out new artists, musicians and music thru my myspace (a.k.a, lovejesus) site. Check it out.

I think this was precipitated by the new year move to begin formal guitar lessons - I had always played a little bit, but want to be able to pick it up a notch, so after lesson 3, I can seriously say I'm STOKED! I love the guitar and I am more excited than words can say right now about rediscovering a passion for music/singing/composing than ever before. Fortunately, having had years of classical lessons helps (thanks, mom 'n dad). But it felt really, well, just like a dead-end to moosh ahead in the classical realm without exploring much about improvisation and *CREATING* after college. So...I think after giving formal music training a rest for a while, I'm now coming back to it - and coming to a new appreciation of what really lies at the heart of our energy, actions and things we do. The creative energy - that spark that makes us unique, human and unlike any other - what drives us to move, relate, create and just 'be' who we are - is something that I think many people tend to shut down - for many various reasons. I've had the fortune recently, though, of meeting some really interesting, amazingly talented and passionate people - who are in tune with their voice - their passion and the uniqueness of who God has made them to be. I notice that people with these qualities aren't afraid to be, well, who they really are! even if it means being a little odd, off the norm, strange...for example, checkout: the odd lamb and his interview, here.

I'm not sure this is all making any sense right now. Just wanted to share. New discoveries. I'm so excited about what God's doing here - maybe it's the movement of the Holy Spirit, but whoa-yeah. I don't think it's coincidence that He's brought me in contact recently with crazy-cool-passionate Jesus-lovin' people - who are quirrkkkyyy - I love that - and in tune with my own heart's desire to sing, make music, and live in color/with a whole new beat on life.

I love NYC!!!!! I love JESUS. I love my friends.