Hey folks! I'm down in South California for some training with my company. I love California... at least this part of it anyways. Although, I wouldn't live here... it is way too expensive. As long as my company is flippin' the bill, then I'm alright. I'm here with 2 other guys from work, learning some software called FatWire. It is a Content Management System (CMS). For those that don't know, a CMS is used to update a dynamic web site, without having to manually type out all the HTML formatting. Usually, you have a few screens and you just type the text and stuff. I would consider this form I'm typing in now on blogger.com a form of a CMS.
Anyways, we've been having fun. We're staying at Embassy Suites and from 5:30pm to 7:30pm every weekday, they have an open bar. Last night I had 4 long island iced teas. MMmmm... so yummy. Today, I'm gonna try something different. Like Gin and Tonic or something. Well, class has started, so I better go.
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
Sleep and the afterlife
I was coming home tonight from my mother-in-law's wedding (she got remarried) and on the 45 minute drive back to San Antonio, I began to think of how sleepy I was. And then, as I usually do, started thinking too much and wondered why we don't remember things when we sleep.
I'm constantly reading different books about religion, spirituality, and little about history. So I like to try and think of things that people may not normally think about. I'm sure someone has thought this before, but still... I wondered... If we have a spirit and die, then we are supposed to go somewhere. Some people believe in heaven, hell, purgatory, nowhere, etc. Either way, I thought, if we die, our spirit is released and we are still supposed to have some sort of conciousness. So basically, our spirit is separate from our bodies.
Well, if that was the case, then why don't we remember things when we sleep? I mean... our bodies are taking a time out... so where is all that spiritual activity? Does the spirit take a nap too? Granted, we dream, but most of the time, I don't remember my dreams. And they are usually so far out there (the dreams), that I know it is just in my head. I almost think it seems logical that if our bodies where sleeping, then they would be slowing down and basically nearing death (not really, but closer than when we are awake). So while our bodies are sleeping, shouldn't our spirit be able to roam around and see what's up around town. =)
Anyways, just another crazy idea from yours truly.
I'm constantly reading different books about religion, spirituality, and little about history. So I like to try and think of things that people may not normally think about. I'm sure someone has thought this before, but still... I wondered... If we have a spirit and die, then we are supposed to go somewhere. Some people believe in heaven, hell, purgatory, nowhere, etc. Either way, I thought, if we die, our spirit is released and we are still supposed to have some sort of conciousness. So basically, our spirit is separate from our bodies.
Well, if that was the case, then why don't we remember things when we sleep? I mean... our bodies are taking a time out... so where is all that spiritual activity? Does the spirit take a nap too? Granted, we dream, but most of the time, I don't remember my dreams. And they are usually so far out there (the dreams), that I know it is just in my head. I almost think it seems logical that if our bodies where sleeping, then they would be slowing down and basically nearing death (not really, but closer than when we are awake). So while our bodies are sleeping, shouldn't our spirit be able to roam around and see what's up around town. =)
Anyways, just another crazy idea from yours truly.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Working late
I'm here at work a little late. Actually, this is my normal time before leaving, but I got here a little early for a meeting. Things are going good. Projects on time, bugs being squashed (yes, I am a software developer). Speaking of work, I have to fly to Brea, California for some training down at the home office. That should be fun. I'll be there with 2 other guys from work. Training in another city (especially close to LA), is always a blast! It's like a vacation and you don't even have to pay for it. Company picks up the tab.
As for my music, I'm finally getting the hang of my crazy synthesizer. I have to admit, that I'm more used to traditional instruments, guitar, bass, saxophone, drums, etc. This thing has so many menus, buttons, etc. But I'm excited. I'm working on that test song, Take Away. I've created some interesting sounds with this thing. I hope to turn this song into a really interesting piece. Some people don't like the harder part of it, but hopefully, I can balance out the rest of the song with something new.
Oh, and I've added a link to the side here for merchandise. Yep! That's right! You can actually buy some stuff with the Seken logo on there. I just have simple shirts for now. Also, I set it up for at charge. In other words, I make no money off the merchandise. It is a little expensive for being that I make no money off of it, but the way the web site works that sells it, they have to make something too. Plus, they create the stuff on an as needed basis. Pretty nifty! You all should at least take a look and tell me how crappy you think my artwork is. ;-P
As for my music, I'm finally getting the hang of my crazy synthesizer. I have to admit, that I'm more used to traditional instruments, guitar, bass, saxophone, drums, etc. This thing has so many menus, buttons, etc. But I'm excited. I'm working on that test song, Take Away. I've created some interesting sounds with this thing. I hope to turn this song into a really interesting piece. Some people don't like the harder part of it, but hopefully, I can balance out the rest of the song with something new.
Oh, and I've added a link to the side here for merchandise. Yep! That's right! You can actually buy some stuff with the Seken logo on there. I just have simple shirts for now. Also, I set it up for at charge. In other words, I make no money off the merchandise. It is a little expensive for being that I make no money off of it, but the way the web site works that sells it, they have to make something too. Plus, they create the stuff on an as needed basis. Pretty nifty! You all should at least take a look and tell me how crappy you think my artwork is. ;-P
Friday, January 14, 2005
Fun Friday
Actually, I have no updates today concerning my music. I just thought I would right about what I felt today. I had to drop a guy off from work at the airport here. While driving home in rush hour traffic I got this overwhelming sense of how depressing the day was. Just because it was Friday and I used to be able to get out of work and go and hang out with my friends for a while at night. At least for a couple of hours.
That doesn't happen anymore. Once you have a wife and a kid, you have to be "responsible" and come home. I actually love being home. That's what I like to do on the weekend. Just sit at home and spend time with my wife and son. But life just doesn't seem right without some play time. Without some "just for me" time. Instead, usually I just come home and hang out, kinda grudgedly, and drink down a few beers.
It is just hard to head home when you know there is energy out there. People getting ready, people heading out. Meeting old friends, getting acquainted with new ones. I've been in this city now for over a year, and besides the people at work, I haven't met a lot of people that I've grown too close to. I have met a lot of people, but it always seems that when you start to be better friends with them, I have to back away. A lot of the people at work have their own lives too. So even the ones I've come to know don't seem to interested in spending time with other friends. They just want family time. Which is ok! I was at that point a couple of years ago, but I feel like I'm in a different stage now. It's just hard to talkt to people about how you feel on issues such as this. How can the world feel so lonely?
That doesn't happen anymore. Once you have a wife and a kid, you have to be "responsible" and come home. I actually love being home. That's what I like to do on the weekend. Just sit at home and spend time with my wife and son. But life just doesn't seem right without some play time. Without some "just for me" time. Instead, usually I just come home and hang out, kinda grudgedly, and drink down a few beers.
It is just hard to head home when you know there is energy out there. People getting ready, people heading out. Meeting old friends, getting acquainted with new ones. I've been in this city now for over a year, and besides the people at work, I haven't met a lot of people that I've grown too close to. I have met a lot of people, but it always seems that when you start to be better friends with them, I have to back away. A lot of the people at work have their own lives too. So even the ones I've come to know don't seem to interested in spending time with other friends. They just want family time. Which is ok! I was at that point a couple of years ago, but I feel like I'm in a different stage now. It's just hard to talkt to people about how you feel on issues such as this. How can the world feel so lonely?
Thursday, January 13, 2005
In the beginning...
Hello everyone! This is the start of the Seken music blog page. I decided that just having the static web page that I did, was a little boring. My hopes is that this will become something more interactive. I plan on posting news about myself, and what I'm doing with my music and this band, Seken. Look out for great things to come, such as music, art, merchandise, etc.
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