The way we were
I saw a movie "Once"...
It planted a seed.
I have always searched out live music in intimate venues. I have spent many hours considering how I could have more of it in my life.
In the movie, there was a small music studio. As soon as I saw it I knew instantly I could muster the resources to have one too. Epiphany.
The seed flourished into a sapling, and has overwhelmed all other considerations of what to do when I end the current phase of my life.
"From desire, ariseth the thought of some means we have seen produce the like of that which we aim at; and from the thought of that, the thought of means to that mean; and so continually, till we come to some beginning within our own power."
Hobbes, Leviathan
At this point in my ruminations I would like to meet people that have studios. In conversations I have already had, it seems clear the sound engineer will be an important draw to the studio. My thought is that if I do not meet the right engineers before I have the studio, I will tour universities asking the professors to recommend outstanding students. I will be living in Europe. The studio will be in Europe.
I am interested in opening a dialog with anyone who shares these interests.
On a different note.
I instituted a savings plan several months ago. 25% of my net. It has been successful. It's hard. I have fallen behind a couple times but always caught up. I find I don't have the discretionary income anymore, but I have adapted and I am happy I have savings now.
I am moving my investments to a personal money manager from my self-directed RRSP. Most people who have any wealth use them.
I should get the final decision on my Irish citizenship by the end of '09.
I have had to change my union affiliation to an Alberta local in order to stay in Fort McMurray. I considered coming back to BC, but the work situation here is questionable. This switch has ramifications. In BC I can retire at 55 with only a 15% hit to my pension, but in Alberta its a 30% hit. So the pension I have already earned won't be affected, but the part I earn in Alberta will take the hit. I'm not sure how I will deal with this.
I have two rental units now. Both are in the hands of Property Managers. They are well worth money, considering the units are in Edmonton and Terrace and not easily accessible by me. I don't have to spend any time thinking about the properties other than making payments (about $400/month beyond what rents cover).
Didn't go to Cuba at xmas, due to all the flux in my life over the work situation, but still plan on Paris in April and Ireland in September.
1288 days til the new chapter begins.
**presses the publish button...closes his eyes and wonders if the Hostel for Wayward Girls could somehow fit as an adjunct to the studio**
It planted a seed.
I have always searched out live music in intimate venues. I have spent many hours considering how I could have more of it in my life.
In the movie, there was a small music studio. As soon as I saw it I knew instantly I could muster the resources to have one too. Epiphany.
The seed flourished into a sapling, and has overwhelmed all other considerations of what to do when I end the current phase of my life.
"From desire, ariseth the thought of some means we have seen produce the like of that which we aim at; and from the thought of that, the thought of means to that mean; and so continually, till we come to some beginning within our own power."
Hobbes, Leviathan
At this point in my ruminations I would like to meet people that have studios. In conversations I have already had, it seems clear the sound engineer will be an important draw to the studio. My thought is that if I do not meet the right engineers before I have the studio, I will tour universities asking the professors to recommend outstanding students. I will be living in Europe. The studio will be in Europe.
I am interested in opening a dialog with anyone who shares these interests.
On a different note.
I instituted a savings plan several months ago. 25% of my net. It has been successful. It's hard. I have fallen behind a couple times but always caught up. I find I don't have the discretionary income anymore, but I have adapted and I am happy I have savings now.
I am moving my investments to a personal money manager from my self-directed RRSP. Most people who have any wealth use them.
I should get the final decision on my Irish citizenship by the end of '09.
I have had to change my union affiliation to an Alberta local in order to stay in Fort McMurray. I considered coming back to BC, but the work situation here is questionable. This switch has ramifications. In BC I can retire at 55 with only a 15% hit to my pension, but in Alberta its a 30% hit. So the pension I have already earned won't be affected, but the part I earn in Alberta will take the hit. I'm not sure how I will deal with this.
I have two rental units now. Both are in the hands of Property Managers. They are well worth money, considering the units are in Edmonton and Terrace and not easily accessible by me. I don't have to spend any time thinking about the properties other than making payments (about $400/month beyond what rents cover).
Didn't go to Cuba at xmas, due to all the flux in my life over the work situation, but still plan on Paris in April and Ireland in September.
1288 days til the new chapter begins.
**presses the publish button...closes his eyes and wonders if the Hostel for Wayward Girls could somehow fit as an adjunct to the studio**
posted by Doug Delaney at
11:23 AM
2 Comments:
it's nice to read an update on your thoughts and what youve been up to
you are missed in van-city
xo
I too am happy to see an update. I hope all as well. Please try and stop by before you head back to BC (assuming you do head back in the next few months).
Michelle
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