They live in you.  They live in me.  Musically, I am shouldering all three of these negative emotions:  doubt, fear and disappointment.

Possible solutions are out there… I see them… but I have taken no action to make things better.

Way to be, right?

In this economy it’s not easy to land a regular spot at any of the local entertainment venues for many of us in the entertainment business.  The problem is, I’ve come to accept this new reality too easily without fight or protest.

That’s wrong.

What about the old saying, where there’s a will, there’s a way?

I believe in that saying, but I’m letting fear, doubt, and disappointment fill up too much of my thinking.  How I’ve allowed those feelings to creep into my passion for singing, I don’t really know.

I know I don’t like it.  I know the only one who can change this situation is me.

To that end, I’ve been thinking.. for weeks now.. about a man I know here in Raleigh.. An uber successful, savvy, forward thinking developer who could hold some answers to my immediate and lingering problem of landing a regular gig.

It is my intention to approach him THIS WEEK and have a conversation about venues in and around Raleigh.

What’s the worst that can happen?  He’ll tell me there is no suitable establishment that can fulfill my request.

What’s the best that can happen?  A hotel, restaurant or bar pops up straight way in his mind that he feels would be absolutely perfect for me.

Here’s to positive thinking and moving closer to the desires of your heart.

Stayed tuned, if you’re following this journey with me.

There will be news before the week ends.