  I've been neglecting writing in this book. I need to get back on track. I don't seem to have much free time, and when I do have free time I just don't seem to have energy. Everyone seems to have a name for their guitars. This is something I've been thinking about for quite some time and it's something I just can't figure out.
Many people say that there is a bond between people and their instruments, and that they name them because of this bond, but I think that's crap. As soon as you start using the word 'artist' people get wierd. The artists in question think they have free licnse to act like freaks. I have no patience whatsoever with people who label themselves artists. I have no tolerance for them at all.
And personally, I think ony artists name their guitars. Maybe that's why mine have no name. I enjoy writing and playing musi, writing fiction and prose, and I hope to take up paintin some day. Noe of these things make me an artist. I just happen to enjoy creating things. I like to put things together. I think that's really the root of creation. Just putting the pieces together. Figuring out what they make.
I've never undertaken such a large writing project as the one I am currently working on, but in retrospect I think it was the best way to begin. I've gotten the first draft done. 20 chapters. And still I feel the project has only just begun. I've already been thinking ahead to my next project. I'm going to continue to write until something happens. I was just thinking... I might even be able to arrange a book signing at the college. Or maybe this could be my ticket in as an instructor. It would be wonderful to teach literature or english. I'm ready to market myself. To do what it takes to sell this book. I just hope the publisher puts together a quality product. Because I'll definately have plenty of customers.
Writing has become my new passion. So much so that I feel I'm neglecting my music. My present situation doesn't really afford me the luxury of being able to properly work on my music, but soon enough I hope to have my studio in order so I can start recording. Wow. I still can't believe I've finished the first draft of the book. I want to see what it looks like. I want to hold it in my hands. I'm anxious to start working on the layout. My sister won't be back from Italy for 4 months. I don't think it will take me that long to finish the second draft. I'm going to have Merrie shoot the cover.
I can start working on that. What kind of a picture of myself should I have? I like Stephen King's pictures lately. Kind of offbeat and quirky. I'll try some different things with different backdrops. It might not be a bad idea either to set up a website. I can market the book on the website, and then when I get my CD finished I can put that on the site too.
I keep thinkin about painting. That would be great fun. Wood carving as well. Someting is bound to find a buyer. I'm 25 years old, and I think I'm at the beginning of my next phase. I've often heard that if you want something bad enough, and if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish it. I was nothing more than to be a writer. 
