Sigh...

This has been weighing on me for a while now.

A few months ago Laura and I were thrilled to learn that Paul wanted to join us in recording a children's album.

"We could be Patti, Laura and Paul." he said.

Well, a duo with Laura was exciting but a TRIO was fantastic.

But now, Paul is out. And I'm disappointed.

It's a very long story so I'll just say that he wasn't comfortable.

I suppose it's for the best. He didn't seem to want to participate as much as he had originally indicated. Again, long story as to why.

Laura and I are still going forward, slowly. Once I move up to Boston we'll be able to work together and create a strong group. We'll probably look for a guy too. It's just better that way. Having a male voice creates a lot more musical opportunities. Besides, there are a lot of duos out there. There aren't many trios. Come to think of it, there are a lot of quartets but not so many quintets.

What's so great about even numbers?

Still, it's a little irritating. I set up email accounts and websites; contacted recording studios, accountants, tax attorneys, IRS Revenue Agents, etc...

It's a lot of work to just throw it away.

An Ordinary Miracle

I have not been loving this month. Not at all.

Bills are just extremely tight right now. My promotion goes through in four days and I'll see that first manager's pay check the first Friday in October. Until then, it's a little difficult.

I have somehow figured out how to pay:

Student loan installment
Credit Card
Gasoline
Emissions
Re-registration of car
Car repair to avoid failing aforementioned emissions test
Cell phone
Property tax
and non-essentials like food.

But I have budgeted out the last nickel. So the next few weeks are going to be uncomfortable and annoying.

At least the month is half over already.

I am so ready for a break.