Tuesday evening, somewhere around 9:30 p.m. I was introduced to two remarkable acoustic guitar players. David Tamkin, a Chicago native but now residing in Denver, Colorado, and guitarist Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket played to a full house at Duffy’s Tavern and Grill. Between the $1.00 Tacos and $3.00 Heineken’s, I enjoyed the sounds both musicians produced single-handed on stage.

Dave Tamkin playing at Duffy’s in Chicago

Dave Tamkin at Duffy’s Tavern and Grille.

Glen Phillips singing at Duffy’s Bar and Grille

Glen Phillips playing at Duffy’s in Chicago

Guitarist Glen Phillips in Chicago 5-19-2009 at Duffy’s.

Let’s call yesterday an extended vacation. After getting off work, I didn’t really do anything. I did redirect my new url to my website. I’ve started a new business, I’m a wine consultant. I’ve bought the name ChicagoWineMaster.com. I did make some post, but that was the extent of my business. Today I have to get a bit more focused. I started trading the forex again. I’m down since from my initial deposit. I should make it back in my next trade.

I’m going to start a To-Do list, personal goals, and time management sheets on my blog now. It’s the only way to stay focused.

Today’s To Do List

Wine Consultant Business

1. Develop Telemarketing Plan for The Wine Club

2. Put Flyers at grocery stores

3. Develop business plan for the wine consultant business

Music Goals

1. Practice songs

2. Practice singing

3. Practice scales

Exercise Goals

1. Start Running!!!!

Now that I’m out of school I have some time to blog. I completed these three paintings in my oil painting class.

The Kiss

Piano in Grant Park

My Personality

I got up today feeling sluggish. I felt a bit unprepared as I didn’t want to have another McDonald’s breakfast. But unfortunately, I gave in. This time to just a sausage biscuit and two hash browns.

I took my camera and sketch pad to work thinking I would take some pictures or sketch. But the rain destroyed that idea. I did go up to Second City to inquiry about their Improv program. I think I’m going to join.

Tommorrow is my last day of school for the semester. And what a semester it has been. I can’t believe how intense it became as a full-time student. However, I’ve learned quite a bit. This semester has clarified what it is I want to do with my life. And today, my journey begins as an artist.