Acoustic music with Timmy Curran

Last night I went to the Santa Monica Surf Shop to watch a close friend of mine by the name of Timmy Curran play some music. I have been a big fan of his music ever since he first began singing songs. Usually he plays with his whole band, but last night it was just him and one other guy from his band. I love acoustic guitars and the way they sound makes me smile from ear to ear. It has been a little while since I heard him play and I was blown away at how on point those two played together. Wow. He played a few new songs and they all got my stamp of approval. The rain in the background added the perfect ambience to the night. Music puts my mind at ease and when I really just listen to the lyrics sometimes it takes me back to different places in my life and I am able to relive some of those memories right there at the concert. I highly recommend listening to some of Timmy Curran's music. I can't wait to see him play again real soon.

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Here is a photo of Timmy and I when we were super young.....

Happy 1st Birthday to my niece Lexi

How beautiful is my niece Lexi? Today is her 1st birthday. Happy bday to Lexi. I hope you have a beautiful day with your family. See you tonight for your dinner party. I love you.

Straight from the Heart

"Jesse Billauer a lot of different things to different people. He represents strength to some and undying motivation to others. But personally, Jesse is inspiring to me because he used an otherwise devastating circumstance to his advantage. He saw opportunity where most others would see finality. Someone wise, somewhere once said that life is what you make of the hand you're dealt. I think it may have been Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings! Fuck it. That's a sweet movie. But no truer words were ever spoken. And no one that I have ever known has risen to that occasion more effortlessly than Jesse Billauer. Then there's the fact that he charges Pipeline. I still get irregular heartbeats when I think about doing that."

- Brandon Boyd, Lead Vocalist, Incubus

Lexi's turning 1 this month

It is coming up on my nieces one year birthday on May 22nd and I feel so happy for my brother and his wife. I always thought I was going to be married and have kids before my older brother, but I guess that didn't go as planned. My niece is the most beautiful/precious little girl. She is just learning how to walk and I feel so proud of her. She is always so happy and her smile is priceless. Its the smile you look at that inspires you to smile as well.

To be honest, I feel jealous sometimes of my brother because he has that all american life. The nice house, nice car, secure job, married to a smart and beautiful girl, has two dogs and a beautiful baby. What more could you ask for? I also look up to my brother and admire his advice and opinions on any and all the things I ask him about. I am so happy for my brother and I know how much he loves his daughter. Here name is Lexi and she has to be the most beautiful little gem you could ever be thankful to have.

One day I am going to be in that position as well. When its meant to be, it will be. No rush at all. As for now, I am just trying to enjoy day by day and experience new things that will help me grow to become a better person. Or at least I hope it helps me........Happy B-Day Little Lexi

Freedom on the Open Road

I feel so amazing when I get to experience independence, even if its for just a little while. Ever since I got my car from Honda about two years ago I feel like my life has changed a lot. Depending on someone to always drive me around was something I had to deal with for the first ten years of my injury. But ever since I got my car I am able to drive myself anywhere I want, anytime I want. I love to drive. I love the feeling I get inside of my body when I am driving. Feeling the bumps on the rode makes me feel alive. As long as I have good music to play, I can drive for hours and never get bored. While I am driving it gives me plenty of time to think about life. My past, the present and my future. I also think I come up with new dreams and new ideas while I am alone driving. I just want Honda to know that my car has changed my life for the better and that I am forever thankful for being able to work together with them to make one of my dreams come true, DRIVING, again after my injury......Thank you