Winston Psmith Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Not the "I'm going to join a gym and become Iron Man" kind of resolution, but good luck if that's part of your plan for 2013. I mean things we might really accomplish, in relation to our music. Here's my short list: 1) Get more music done. Nothing new here, but always at the top of the list. 2)Finish my project guitars. I've been working on the pink V, which has turned out to be less challenging than I thought, once I pulled the old trem. I also recently found a Squier SE Strat in my local pawn shop - it was in very nice shape, and well worth $60 + tax. I've said it before, but you've got to love a guitar you can take apart and reassemble with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 3) Get out more. There's a lot of music in my area, and I just haven't been getting out to hear enough, or play enough. It's not about money, there are plenty of free gigs, open mics and local jams, it's about inertia - no excuses. 4) Get back to the roots. A lot of the local music scene is Blues/Rock, Jazz, Punk, Celtic music or Jam Rock, along with a healthy Electronic community. It's time for me to spread myself out a bit, maybe even join a cover band? 5) Okay, the only heavy one - Be more grateful. I'm very lucky to be sitting here, drinking my coffee, and thinking about how I want to improve my music life in the coming year. I may not be rich, famous, nor particularly good-looking, but I'm still here, with all my digits, and my vital organs. It's easy to forget how fortunate we really are, when the shit gets deep, I just want to make more of an effort to remember, when that happens. That's what I've got to offer. Anybody else? "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I mentioned on another, similar thread earlier that I planned on getting back to more playing. I also mentioned an accident that sliced two fingers on my left hand pretty bad. I'm happy to report their recovery was faster than anticipated, and I'll be picking up the old Epi any day now. Indeed, Winston, your #5 is probably the most important one, and oddly the hardest for too many to obtain. For years, I myself have tried to use the guideline of the old addage, "I used to cry about having no shoes until I met a man with no feet". No matter how bad one might think their situation is, all they need do is look around at the people in Uganda, or the eathquake survivors in Haiti, and realize they don't have it all that bad. I hope your new year goes better for you than YOU hope! Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 #1 More discipline in my practice regimen. I'm about as lax as they come. Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEHpicker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Indeed Winston - # 5 is the key to the universe. You cannot be sad, depressed, jealous, angry, bitter, mean spirited, anxious or any other negative while feeling gratitude. If everyone spent time each day counting their blessings we'd all be better off. I am especially grateful for my wife, my family, my friends AND my pals here on the forum. I hope 2013 is a joyous year for everyone! SEHpicker The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's not the journey through life that's important, it's the people you meet along the way...I won't forget to stop and smell the roses and to count the blessings of having friends and family. Wishing all of you success in your resolutions. I don't know what mine are just yet, but they are centered on trying to do good things... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokair Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Ok I am trying to give up TV , except for news 1 hour everyday. Last two years was pizza, except for my birthday and the week end before xmas. Tv will be the hardest thing I ever gave up for new years. as to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, I have tried to live everyday with that in my mind, with some failure and success. Lok 1997 PRS CE24, 1981 Greco MSV 850, 1991 Greco V 900, 2 2006 Dean Inferno Flying Vs, 1987 Gibson Flying V, 2000s Jackson Dinky/Soloist, 1992 Gibson Les Paul Studio, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02R96 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Winston your #5 is my #1. At times, I'm very guilty of playing the "poor me" card. The other day I looked around my studio and realized I'm not doing too bad. Other than that I've made a couple of personal goals: 1 - Stop wasting money on crap and save it to buy that Stratocaster I've been talking about for the last few years. Credit is not an option. 2 - Stop getting mad at poor playing. Practice, practice, practice! No excuses. Happy New Year everyone! I've learned so much by being an active member and I am grateful for the online friendships I have here. Dan "I hate what I've become, trying to escape who I am..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 YES, especially #5, BEING GRATEFUL. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 1920x1080. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkjimiphoton Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 i intend to not do anything i don't dig, and to do everything i do dig this year. http://www.sweetrelief.org/ https://www.wepay.com/donations/memorial-stone-for-juliane-pocius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I try not to do things I don't dig, but I have a boss and a wife to keep happy.... Musically, right now I'm not playing with anyone, so there's no one else to please, LOL - just not play loud at 3 am, because the neighbors get upset. Seriously, we DO need to make time to work on the music we'd really like to play... and I have no excuse if I don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I don't make New Years resolutions meeself. I never kept to them when I did anyways. I have no trouble doing self discipline, I practice daily in several different areas, I exercise daily in several different ways. I am gonna just keep on keepin on, for as long as I can........ dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 WP, I like the whole list Guitar Speak Podcast www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/guitarspeakpodcast www.itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/guitar-speak-podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Musically, right now I'm not playing with anyone, so there's no one else to please, LOL. It's fun to play with the other guys, but I really appreciate playing solo as it gives me the freedom that I need... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 1920x1080. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 1920x1080. Pixelating! Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I resolve not to suck at playing guitar in 2013. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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