Preparing For Change

Sunday August 31st, 2008 - Kenosha, WI/Lake Villa, IL

Part of me feels very concerned for the people in Hurricane Gustav’s path but I have to admit another part of me doesn’t at all. One word and one word only pops into my head - MOVE. You’re right in hurricane alley and you’re surprised when another one shows up?

New Orleans and all that goes with it has never been a place I enjoyed but that doesn’t mean I wish ill on anyone as I certainly don’t. But I have to believe at some point there’s a voice that says ‘Hey, I like jambalaya and voodoo and all but it’s time to head north.’

Why do those people stay there? I guess it’s their home and there’s a comfort zone even if it’s interrupted every year by the threat of total destruction and devastation. My world is not much different as a comedian. I chose to live my life in a similar situation in that it all can be wiped out quickly and with little warning and that’s exactly what happened. A lot.

My choice to delve into radio had a lot to do with that but for whatever reason I haven’t moved out of the path of harm’s way. I guess I like the feeling of living on the edge but to keep doing it is tempting the fates. I need to rework my life plan and build some security.

In my 20s I could afford to drift around a little and take some chances and that’s exactly what I did. I got a lot of experience and had some great adventures but now that isn’t how I need to be living my life. I can feel myself getting older and I don’t have the same needs anymore. I’ve seen the country many times but now I want to build my financial future.

I spent today preparing to make the change. I got my oil changed and car washed and it felt good to take care of that. At least one facet of my life is functioning well. For now. If it blows up tomorrow I’ll deal with it but I don’t think so. The old Honda is holding up.

I also got a haircut and did my laundry and that felt great too. Little things that could be a distraction many times ARE a distraction so I took a few of them off the radar today so I can plow ahead with what I really need to do. I need a total reworking of my life’s path.

Comedy will always be a part of that but not how I’ve been doing it. There needs to be a better plan in place and I need to work that plan. Getting on TV and working better places is a big part of that and also making sure I keep in contact with those who can be of help.

Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of having my Uranus Factory Outlet epiphany. It has not developed like I planned and there’s only one reason for that. ME. I know that’s a winner and I have done some work on it but not nearly what’s needed to bring it to life. If I put myself into it with all my heart, soul and energy I’ll see a lot more results next year.

We had a very good Mothership Connection radio show in Kenosha tonight. My partner Scott found the Wisconsin Paranormal Investigators and we had them live in studio. They were excellent and their leader happens to be a printer and said he can help with what I’m looking to create for the Uranus Factory Outlet business. This is what I need to be doing.