What A Year

A FaceBook friend started a thread about how many books she has read, shows she attended, et cetera as a "year end" theme..Upon reflecting back on my year, I came to half her totals.
(She is a dedicated "doer", mortals need not apply)

But, I still had some very nice pluses for the year.

Over one hundred times this year I donned a guitar and played for others.
That was incredible. It was once aspect that buoyed me immensely...usually just when needed. As far as payment, I think I netted $500 for the year. Sigh...

Note to self - more paying gigs, less payment in kind.

The fun factor was easily the motivation. My love of music and my ego certainly had a great time of it.
I learned many, many new tunes. Many people would not consider that a worthwhile accomplishment. I treasure learning new things - a pointed reminder that I traveled that road well.
Oh...I learned to sing and play. Major accomplishment. Huge.

I also saw many acts this year. varied - from the Davies brothers - The Kinks - albeit separately, to a Canadian folk hero -  Bruce Cockburn...to an Australian singer, Ry Cuming.
Blues, rock, flatpicking, singers, jazz...I saw it all. It helped to expand my horizons greatly. That, in turn, garnered my playing praise and still more gigs.

I read a fair amount. Not as many as last year, though. If you include manuals, reference books, and blogs, then perhaps...

Two friends released new CDs. Although I can't count these as my accomplishments, I do love to see friends doing well.

2010 was not half bad.