First thing first, we had a great time last night! We had a blast ringing in the new year! It was the best New Year's Eve party I can remember, and probably even of the ones I cannot. Here's a few fun photos of the night...
My beautiful wife and yours truly
George's award winning smile, an inspired pose by me, and Tory in all his glory
Good times had by all
A friend of Megh's put together a private party at a place called the Relax Lounge at 1450 W. Chicago. Some of the highlights would have to be endless fries, mini champagne bottles with straws, party honkers, 80s dancing to Human at the turn of the New Year, six hours bottomless drinks, and most of all... a New Year's kiss with my beautiful wife!
In future blogs my plan is to keep a bit of a journal and document some of the fun things I am working on, what Kel and I have been up to, make notes on different topics of interest to me, post fun pictures, and generally talk about my favorite things... two of which are the title of my blog.
Kelli totally surprised me this year and got me a new guitar for Christmas. I can hardly believe it! We went together with my cuz Ryan and picked out the one I have been eyeing for quite some time now, a Taylor 114ce. The 14 series is Taylor's Grand Auditorium series. The 100 series has a Sitka Spruce top and a Sapele laminate back and sides. The 'c' stands for cutaway so I can reach the upper frets, and the 'e' stands for acoustic/electric so I can plug in. It is a beautiful instrument with excellent craftsmanship, and it sounds amazing!
I haven't purchased a guitar for more than 10 years, even as a traveling musician. But my current acoustic guitar has seen better days and it really was time for a new one. Here's a pic of my new pride and joy...
Being that Kelli is the best wife ever and bought me this new instrument, I was inspired to write a new tune which I recorded on our Mac and uploaded it here. I hope you enjoy it. It is called Love Crazed...
Love Crazed
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(if you are not able to listen to the song you can download here)
I thought it might also be fitting to memorialize a few resolutions here so I can look back at them...
1) Get in shape by my 30th birthday in three months
2) Journal/blog regularly
3) Take more pictures
4) Read and learn more about history, politics, bios, music, etc.
5) Write songs
6) Stay in better touch with friends
7) More dates with Kelli
I may be setting myself up for a busy year, but here's to a great 2009! Have a wonderful New Year!!!
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Matt... Great seeing you and Kelli while you were in town. Next time I'm in Chicago, I'll give you a ring. Best of luck in 2009! Cool blog, btw.
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ReplyDeleteNice pics, nice thoughts and a hell of a set of resolutions ! It's about time you got a Taylor, I think they are the greatest USA made product ever. Great gift Kelli!!!! Kelli and you look great too. Becky thinks you are the cutest couple ever. Looks like you have some great friends to share your life and love with. They, and you and Kelli, are very lucky. Best wishes for 2009. We hope to see you soon. I'm not sure I can figure out how to get the RSS feed without having to sign up for a Google account.
Keith and Becky Vidal
I forgot to comment about George V. Dude, you do have an award winning smile. I remember it well from Derek's bachelor party in Indian Rocks Beach. Just wanted George to know we love him too.
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I want George to know that I love him too!
ReplyDeleteNice guit, brotha! I am jealous. I was up in NYC and got vocal lessons from a professional voice coach, who encouraged me to get involved with an acapella group... So, I am trying to find one down here. I think my music love is being revitalized... I wish I could say as much for the economy and my job prospects!
Liz and I are really really wanting to move to Chicago, so any assistance that you, Kel or any friends might be able to offer in terms of job search would be incredible.
I like the blog thing. I might have to pick it up. Also, I need your help in taking songs from the mac and making them postable.
I miss you guys,
Love,
~Derek