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06-19-2013, 01:10 AM | #23931 (permalink) | |
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06-19-2013, 01:41 AM | #23932 (permalink) | |
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But yeah, you should've been all, "Oh, you've heard of the band?" and said the next date of the show, to get some word of mouth **** going. I can't take the same advice, though. Because, being like, "Yeah? You like these jeans? Well, I'll probably wear them again within the week. Should I call you?" doesn't have the best ring to it.
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06-19-2013, 09:21 AM | #23933 (permalink) |
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Yesterday I got a call from an old band member (Koncrete Pillo drummer) who asked me if I wanted to go on tour, opening up for Convoy Insanity. This is life changing for me. I'd have to quit my job, I'd be on the road for most of the rest of the year and into 2014 (culminating to the point of playing Daytona Beach during spring break), and there would be quite a bit of temptation that would kill my relationship with my GF of 15 years. My daughter is in college and has a job, and she's pretty much self sufficient, so no worries there. My real concern is what will this do to my future. It's quite a risk, and I'm quite comfortable with where I'm at in life. I've got a good job, and I don't have any stress other than knocking out structural drawings.
Some backstory: Koncrete Pillo (the band I was in) used to open up for Lynt some years ago, which the singer from Convoy Insanity was in at the time, and we all became good friends. Brian (singer for Convoy/Lynt) used to sit in with us during band practice, and would even take over the mic at times. He's very talented. Since then he's achieved some semi-stardom with his new band (Convoy), and even opened up for some major acts (i.e. Pat Travers band), and has been building steam ever since. This would be my chance to have a go at doing what I'm most passionate about. It's a slippery slope though, and I really don't want to jeopardise what I have worked my whole life to accomplish (my career as a structural designer). Any thoughts on which direction I should take?
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06-19-2013, 01:41 PM | #23934 (permalink) | |
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No one ey? No big deal. On another note...
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I'm out. Peace.
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06-19-2013, 02:00 PM | #23935 (permalink) |
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Been a lovely day here, really nice. My legs and arms feel a bit itchy, think I might have burned them sitting in the sun. I love how your mood just goes up when the sun is out, it genuinely makes me happy.
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06-19-2013, 02:03 PM | #23936 (permalink) |
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I think it's a conversation you should have with your girlfriend of 15 years, I know I'd feel pretty hurt if someone I was with for that long just walked out, but on the other hand I think there are ways to make it work.
Seems like a pretty big deal, one of those "once in a lifetime" ones that you don't always get a second chance to take so I can understand your internal conflict. As to what I would do... that's a tough one really, if I could make it work and I had some kind of idea of what my employment would look like afterwards it wouldn't be so hard, but this isn't one of those decisions I think you can make hastily. |
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I appreciate the feedback, I need lots of opinions on this so I can see it from every angle. Mucho apprecionado.
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06-19-2013, 05:02 PM | #23938 (permalink) | ||
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Follow your dreams. It is an excellent opportunity that you may never get again. Also you can do the whole Pros and Cons list to hash out different details. Also, I'd been more focused on setting up what will happen after the tour as far as employment goes.
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06-19-2013, 05:58 PM | #23939 (permalink) | ||
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Quit my job today. Time for some job hunting
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06-19-2013, 06:14 PM | #23940 (permalink) | |
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it was that bad?
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Fame, fortune, power, titties. People say these are the most crucial things in life, but you can have a pocket full o' gold and it doesn't mean sh*t if you don't have someone to share that gold with. Seems simple. Yet it's an important lesson to learn. Even lone wolves run in packs sometimes. Quote:
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