Sittin here chillin after day 2 and jammin to Farmhouse (Phish). The weather is nice and the beers are cold. It's been a good first couple days.
I've spent most of my time meeting people, filling out paperwork and asking questions. It's been good. I got a large stack of papers yesterday that represent everything I need to learn about the processes I'm transferring from Tulsa, OK in the next few weeks. Process specifications, control plans and work instructions. All good stuff. I've also been reading up on the marketing materials for the product line (Motor Guide). I had no idea anglers needed so much control over their boats and positioning.
Saturday night was an amazing send off. I played my last show with None Like Us and it was insane. Diveplane opened for us, and being that they are very good friends that made it even more special. We tore the roof off and the crowd matched our intesity with every acceleration we gave them. Some emotional goodbyes followed a lot of picture taking but things were left well.
I made some amazing friends and did some amazing things in Florida. The greatest part is that no one can take any of it away from me. I have played rythm and lead guitars in a band, gigged regionally in northern and central Florida and recorded an EP. All in a matter of a year and a half. It gets me excited for the next project. I also did some great work and picked up some new skills that will serve me well in this next endeavour. Most importantly, I learned a ton about myself and what I want out of life. Now Meagen and I are taking steps toward that, and we're together, which to me is more important than anything.
Hopefully I'll be posting more frequently now that I have some internet access. I look forward to looking back.
-MtR
28 July, 2009
17 July, 2009
Did You Know?
A video link was sent to me by a coworker and I thought it was interesting. Then I read through the comments and found this:
"I, westerner, failed to notice that the easily acquired atrophies me, that I have become weak, that my struggling cousins are now much smarter than me, that my tomorrow resembles their yesterday." - JackThibs (YouTube user)
It's interesting to think about. Let it sink in. I think he's right.
Check the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
Keep on Shinin,
MtR
"I, westerner, failed to notice that the easily acquired atrophies me, that I have become weak, that my struggling cousins are now much smarter than me, that my tomorrow resembles their yesterday." - JackThibs (YouTube user)
It's interesting to think about. Let it sink in. I think he's right.
Check the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
Keep on Shinin,
MtR
15 July, 2009
Good Things on the Horizon
Well, I haven't done what I set out to do which was blog once a day since January 1. A lot of that has to do with the fact that I haven't had internet access at home since March. A lesser part is that it's hard to be witty everyday, but I'll work on that. Once the move is complete I'll begin anew! A lot has been happening though and so I thought I'd post something.
First, I've been listening to a lot of Phish. I remember being exposed to them back in high school (circa '97) but not really getting it. I have since played music, written music, been in bands and started to develop a style all my own. Somewhere in the process I stumbled back in to Phish and other jammers (read: Gov't Mule, Widespread Panic, Hill Country Revue, Umphrey's McGee, Tea Leaf Green, moe.) and have really started to enjoy the hell out of it. I find it influences my playing a lot. To John Middleton, thank you for reintroducing me and making me realize how great kicking back with a good beer and sharing in the Weekapaug Groove can be. I'm going to miss that.
Second, I've landed a new job with Attwood Corporation. That means that Meagen and I are moving home and closer to our family and friends. This is very exciting news for many reasons (which are far too long to list here) so just know that we look forward to it. The interview was tough but I got through it and scored a job in which I will be getting back to what I really love about engineering: manufacturing and process design. To Justin, thank you for handing my resume off to the right people. This wouldn't have been possible without you. I am so glad we were able to work past the differences a couple years ago and rebuild our friendship.
Last for now, is that I am preparing for my last gig with None Like Us. It has been such a fun ride and I'm walking away from some amazing friends and some amazing music. Who would have thought that the five of us (who are so completely different you'd never think we'd even hang out) could have done what we have. You guys are on your way to some next level, and I wish I could be around for it. Sometimes in life though you have to do things for yourself and this was one of those times. To Jake, thank you for inviting me to the Halloween party 3 years ago and insisting I jam with your band. Who knew I would soon become the rythm player for NLU? To Ian, thank you for inspiring me to become a better musician. It is because of you that I can now rip a lead that will melt the coldest of panties. It is also because of you I have much less money in my savings and much more gear than I need. Between you and I though I don't see that as a problem. You have the blues in you and I hope you find your way back to it some day.
I guess the point of this is that you can make decisions for yourself that affect you, but sometimes you can't do it by yourself. One thing I've learned in my time in Jacksonville is that you have to lean on people with more experience and wisdom from time to time and that is okay. The minute you stop listening and think you know everything is the minute you stop learning. It could also be the minute people begin losing respect for you and respect is a valuable comodity in life. Especially in a bad economy when people are beginning to remember that money isn't everything. Thank you Tim for looking out for me early in my career here. Your wisdom and insight will be invaluable to me as I move forward in life.
It turns out the Beatles were right, sometimes you just need a little help from your friends. I look forward to seeing and reconnecting with many of you soon.
O' Blah De, O' Blah Da
MtR
First, I've been listening to a lot of Phish. I remember being exposed to them back in high school (circa '97) but not really getting it. I have since played music, written music, been in bands and started to develop a style all my own. Somewhere in the process I stumbled back in to Phish and other jammers (read: Gov't Mule, Widespread Panic, Hill Country Revue, Umphrey's McGee, Tea Leaf Green, moe.) and have really started to enjoy the hell out of it. I find it influences my playing a lot. To John Middleton, thank you for reintroducing me and making me realize how great kicking back with a good beer and sharing in the Weekapaug Groove can be. I'm going to miss that.
Second, I've landed a new job with Attwood Corporation. That means that Meagen and I are moving home and closer to our family and friends. This is very exciting news for many reasons (which are far too long to list here) so just know that we look forward to it. The interview was tough but I got through it and scored a job in which I will be getting back to what I really love about engineering: manufacturing and process design. To Justin, thank you for handing my resume off to the right people. This wouldn't have been possible without you. I am so glad we were able to work past the differences a couple years ago and rebuild our friendship.
Last for now, is that I am preparing for my last gig with None Like Us. It has been such a fun ride and I'm walking away from some amazing friends and some amazing music. Who would have thought that the five of us (who are so completely different you'd never think we'd even hang out) could have done what we have. You guys are on your way to some next level, and I wish I could be around for it. Sometimes in life though you have to do things for yourself and this was one of those times. To Jake, thank you for inviting me to the Halloween party 3 years ago and insisting I jam with your band. Who knew I would soon become the rythm player for NLU? To Ian, thank you for inspiring me to become a better musician. It is because of you that I can now rip a lead that will melt the coldest of panties. It is also because of you I have much less money in my savings and much more gear than I need. Between you and I though I don't see that as a problem. You have the blues in you and I hope you find your way back to it some day.
I guess the point of this is that you can make decisions for yourself that affect you, but sometimes you can't do it by yourself. One thing I've learned in my time in Jacksonville is that you have to lean on people with more experience and wisdom from time to time and that is okay. The minute you stop listening and think you know everything is the minute you stop learning. It could also be the minute people begin losing respect for you and respect is a valuable comodity in life. Especially in a bad economy when people are beginning to remember that money isn't everything. Thank you Tim for looking out for me early in my career here. Your wisdom and insight will be invaluable to me as I move forward in life.
It turns out the Beatles were right, sometimes you just need a little help from your friends. I look forward to seeing and reconnecting with many of you soon.
O' Blah De, O' Blah Da
MtR
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