Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Goal in mind

I just came back from Down Home BluesShout 2008, and I'm truly inspired. Graham and I competed in the Strictly Ballroomin' (for both of us it was the first time), and we made finals! The experience of competing, the thrill of dancing for a crowd, and the inspiration of both classes and dancing with amazing people have given me new drive. I know what I want, and I know what I'm working towards now. So I guess this blog marks the beginning of the conscious journey. Here is what I'm heading towards.
- I want to compete. It's one of the best ways to get my name out there and travel, and it's such a rush.
- I want to expand my teaching. I've been teaching for almost a year now, but pretty much only in SLO. I want to find some teaching partners that I have really good chemistry with, and start refining my teaching skills and vocabulary (this, btw, includes privates).
- I want to get my name out there as a DJ. I grew up on the blues, but there's so much that I don't know. I want to learn. Everything. This world fascinates me, and I want to be a part of it. I've DJed for a year now, again pretty much only in SLO, and that has given me a little experience, but not a lot of helpful feedback. The events I've DJed so far include the Solomon Douglas Workshop and SLX 2008.

This is me taking my first real step into a world that I've been captivated by ever since I was first introduced to it. From now on, I'll keep track of my experiences, traveling, classes I take, and sets I DJ here. Lets see where this takes me ...

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