So, I don't mean to sound braggy, but this is the life. The sun, the sand, the sea; one can almost forget that I was on the clock. Yes folks, at work!

As lead rhythm and lead vocal for my band "JustSpliff", you wouldn't really call what I do a job. But every now and then I will get a call from John asking if I want to work for the day. If you haven't realized what my usual answer is yet, just look at the pics again.

Being on the boat isn't actually a job either, but it does involve a little more manual labor. This minor irritant is easily offset by the serenity that comes when being on the water. Even the new faces, and experiences all make it hard to turn down a day at 'work'.

Yea, life in the Turks and Caicos can be a bit ser-real. But let me assure you that it is very real. So real, I can feel it.... At least that is what I think every time I dive in!

The devestation in the world is on a rise these days. The desastor in Hiati has openned many peoples eyes a little more to the reality of this world.... sometimes even the dog gets pissed on. It needs to stop. I'll let the song tell the message.

Entre-poor-near? or Entre-near-poor

Trying to start a business can be a fun and fulfilling experience......??!!! Maybe I fell asleep for a few years while Bush single-handedly destroyed the economy.



OK. So maybe right now wasn't the best time to "venture off on my own". But, I can say that I still don't regret making the decision. And that, even though making money was somewhere in the initial plan, I'm having fun even though I'm not.



Starting a business isn't just about the dollars to me. Or about providing service and/goods to clients (though this is an important part). Owning my own business is about doing my one thing. Its about doing something that you love, and getting paid for it.



When JustSpliff takes the stage, I'm not thinking about how much money is being made, or about how much exposure we're getting. I'm really thinking nothing (if I be honest). But, beyond my moment of void, I'm just glad I get another chance to express myself the best way i can. I'm thinking, Lets Go!



So far, this blog has been one sided. But I can assure you that Spliff feels the same. So, yea.... Entrepreneurship is seeming a little unappealing right now. But we'll keep doing it for the right reasons, and hopefully one day....................

Whats New

Sometimes, change comes before we expect it. In the case of this new year, I felt something different long before January 1. So whats new?

I meet a lot of new people, everyday, in my profession. Through meeting people from different parts of the world and walks of life have broden my perspective of life. Certain ideas and beliefs are proven wrong, while some are only proven to be sadly true. So whats new?

Lets get to the point. Whats new about me? Well, instead of blaming others and sometimes even myself, I'll aply that energy to discovering the cure. Instead of being easily frustrated or angered, Im gonna chill out a little more and let patience do its' thing.

Bottom line, Im mot gonna be afraid of life. Im gonna grab life by the balls and sqweez!!!

So whats new with you?!

Future Dicisions

So, its here. That time of the year when everyone decides what things they like about themselves and what things they don't. The decision usually leads to some form of resolution that will ultimately cause more stress than anything else. Still, we do it every year.

Its funny, cause even those who don't want to make such a promise to themselves, make a resolution not to do so!

So what is it for me?! If I told you I had a clue, Id be braking one a the resolutions already... to be as real as possible. I can include all the usual thoughts; loose weight (must maintain sexiness); help strangers (is overkill possible with this?); travel more (aren't we in some kind of a recession?). These are all good resolutions, no doubt.
Or maybe focus on my business; release a debut album, sell 100 leather bags, get at least 2 gigs a week. These, too, are all good resolutions.
Here is one, make the people in my world love me more. (I'll reserve my thoughts on this one for now). But, we'll just say, to keep it short and sweet, NO!

So what is it that I feel must be accomplished this year to add quality and longevity to the remaining years? (After all, that is what a resolution is about). Discovery. To discover more about what makes me tick. Discover just what kind of songs will I write this year. Or what type of people I will meet. Or where I will end up this time next year (God spear my life).

One thing is for certain. The searching doesn't stop. Year after year, the only thing that remains the same is that you are still you. I am still I. I cant expect you to know me if I don't take time to know myself. So it boils down to discovering ones self more and more. Day in, day out. So my resolution every year is to Discover.

What about you?

Accoustic Shows

JustSpliff is the name of this duo that performs in Turks and Caicos Isands. Provo to be exact. Tonight they will be performing at the Alexandrea. Along with original songs, they are known for there remix of rock and roll songs. Hopefully, video clips of the performances will follow.