"My future depends on this learning" or "yes, it's eighth grade, but it still matters"

My future depends on this learning

When I wake each morning, wipe the sleep from the corners of my eyes, I am not sure quite how to greet the day.

The first thing I think, is how much I want to return my head to my perfectly molded pillow and sink back into a simple, dreamless sleep

but then,
I think about my dreams
what do I want to accomplish in my seemingly thus far, unaccomplished life?

It's eighth grade
but maybe today my future depends on this learning
Maybe today my life will begin
Maybe today my otherwise uneventful life will become
forever eventful

Today I may discover my calling, or perhaps I will discover that girls don't really like it when I say mean things about them.
Today I may find out that I really understand math, and that when I look my teachers in the eye, they appreciate it.
Or perhaps, I may find that I the pants I wore to school have a huge hole in an unsightly place.

But either way, maybe today

Maybe today my future depends on this learning
my future
depends
on this
learning

This learning may be grammar and syntax, or how to wink without closing both eyes

But either way, maybe today

My future depends
on this learning

Finding my soul again (it's not hard to find if you just spend some time looking)

Sometimes I get into these spots in my life where I feel as if I have misplaced my soul. That's not quite as dark as it might sound, but it does get me into a funk. I have found however, that music tends to help me find it quite quickly. This weekend really did that for me. I had the honor and privilege of singing back-up for my good friend Ivan Paredes (aka Jahny Wallz). It was so much fun to be on stage doing something I love! Then, I got to see another friend perform for his new CD release. Kyle Williams has an amazing voice and extraordinary song writing talent. His new EP, "Stage Fright" is a beautiful expression of his ability. Below are a few photos from the EP release and one of me on stage! If you want to check out Kyle's music go to ILoveKyleWilliams.com.