Evolution Of A Man

tonight i attended my first album release party. it was for chester gregory’s new album, “in search of high love.” i’ve been working with the artist development group that partially manages chester’s music, and was invited to come out and celebrate. in the end i had a really good time- i didn’t know what to expect, and pretty much went in blindly but hopeful that i’d have fun; and the experience was pretty sweet.

although i did enjoy myself, i must say that the energy in the room was very weird. there were a lot of industry folk present, and while i admit that my social and networking skills are not at all up to par, the vibe given off by most of the people in attendance was very uninviting and standoff-ish. it was like the majority of people there were there to be seen more than anything else. unfortunately, i was told that that’s pretty much how the industry is…which sucks! there’s just something about that that i can’t really relate to. shyness aside, i’m a very approachable and welcoming person, and i don’t get all the shade that gets thrown around by everyone believing themselves to be more important than everyone else. but i digress. i did meet some really cool people, though- artists, songwriters, models- and i also ran into a few people that i know, including kevin r. scott, who i’ve talked to online for years, but never got the chance to meet in person. meeting of “friends of friends” so to speak made the evening enjoyable and worth coming out, which made me very happy.

so it looks like i’ve got my work cut out for me. for one, i’ve gotta grow some cajones and learn how to work a room. and second, apparently, i have to learn how to deal with large egos as well. lucky for me, reading “a new earth” is teaching me to do just that. i look forward to the opportunities and experiences in the entertainment industry that will come my way in the future, and i can’t wait to grow and learn as much as i can. i see the potential to reach a level of personal independence and success that i’ve always dreamed of. i just have to put my best foot forward and stay true to me.

a big thanx to seanmichael and damien… i appreciate you guys so much for including me in your world. and to everyone reading this post, go out and get a copy of chester gregory’s “in search of high love” right now. it’s hot stuff!

peace and blessings!