Progress & Detraction

Since my last entry, a few things have happened that are major, life changing events.

The first and most depressing is that Lili and I are now apart. We both, although unwillingly, have come to the conclusion that a this time in our lives, we both want different things to happen…I want to develop my business, so I can stay on track with my plans and goals. She wants to focus on where she lives, more than a relationship because Vermont can not make her happy. I respect her choice, I guess, as ultimately everything is our own decision, and nobody else can tell you what to do. Lili, if you ever read this; know that I love you, and I thought you were the one, but unfortunately this must not be the time nor the place.

Secondly, I have made a major decision about my business and my career today. I have signed a lease on a retail space on Church Street for the new Joyryde Records. It is going to be a lot of money and a lot of work, but it is absolutely with out a doubt what I want to do. Most people know what they want to do, but they never do it…usually because they are just getting by as it is, and following your dreams would seem almost impossible. Fortunately, I think the opposite: I look at people, for example people who just work a menial job even for a short while…because they “have to pay bills”…I don’t agree at all. Get a clue, and realize that you are going to die, and every day you spend doing something you DON’T WANT TO DO is a waste. You only get one chance…make it happen. I live for music, music makes you smile, music makes you dance, music makes you connect with other people, music makes you laugh, cry, think and remember. I know this is the right thing for me.