Off to Victoria for a gig.

Still feeling under the weather, but not as bad as last weekend. Started to do some writing, and hopefully that will keep the ball rolling as far as being creative. I will be doing some teaching next week (teaching comedy to kids) so I'm looking forward to that. Also doing a show on Bowen Island next week. Meanwhile, haven't been able to see my daughter in a couple of weeks, between her being 12 and busy, and her mother doing her best to schedule her time away from me I can't get together with her. Tomorrow I'm going to Victoria for a gig at the TallyHo (now called The Travellers Inn) and RC informed me that I am in the last qualifying spot for the poetry slam playoffs. Still need to get a first or second to assure my participation, but it seems likely I will be in the running for the national slam team. Sent a copy of the Presbyterian Record with my story in it to my mother. I won't hold my breath for a response from her, but I'm glad I did it. I think I write this blog sometimes just to prove to myself that something happens in my life. Now I have to go blow my nose again.

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

My daughter tells me by MSN that she can now play Chasing Cars on the guitar and sing all the lyrics. She is also the best "Bumper" on the school volleyball team. It's a relief she's back on MSN, we talk more that way than on the phone - don't know why.

Last night I went out and did the Poetry Slam at Cafe DuSoliel. I was sick all weekend, after my tour to Kelowna with Adam Pateman. It was Adam's first road trip and he really blossumed over the weekend (which was the point of taking him). He resonded well to the notes I gave him, and pretty easy to get along with, considering he's twenty three. But I got a cold/flu and was working hard to make it all happen. I did succeed, but not without alot of lying around in the hotel trying to rest.

Anyway, I was feeling a little better yesterday, so I went out an entered the slam. I did my strongest, but oldest stuff, and finished third in the second round, which netted me 15 bucks, and a heckle from Fred to "Write new poems". Anyway, enjoyed hanging out afterward with the gang, who are very cool. Even Sara the comfy chair.

Saw my shrink today, trying to get me functioning better. Mostly we talked about long term goals, something I don't seem to have to many of. So I need to do some hard thinking about where I need to get to.

Recording is something I enjoy. I did some tracks with Noobie Nobinson, and their new CD is out, and I'm on it. I think That is something I'd like to do more of. I have a piano lesson tomorrow, and I'm going to Victoria on Saturday for a show. Next Wednesday - the 30th on Bowen Island. So right now I trying to get over a cold and come up with some long term goals. My new car Lenny is running great. Car wash today. Oil change tomorrow.

Anyway, I'm doing okay. Not great - a little lonely, but things are basically okay. Thanks for reading.