My year(s) in Review{ It has been Good }

        With 2010 wrapping up, we are seeing the end of a decade, (depending on how you're counting). Regardless we are at the beginning of a new decade. There's a lot to process, learn from, and appreciate.
         On my 11,506th day on this planet (31.5 years) I see cycle upon cycle upon cycle. I am definitely in the prime of my life. I've spent time in emotions, mindsets, and actions that run the gamut.
         This year alone had me moving into a 2 bedroom(900 sq.ft) affordable apartment in Venice that's less than a 10 minute WALK from the ocean on New Year's Eve. I began playing tablas in April. I also wrapped up my 15 month almost exclusively bike method of transportation attempt at simplicity and manageability. I bought a NICE V6 Car in December! I started my own record label and joined ASCAP along with doing other music business. I produced and released a new AL-bum http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/villageorchestraplayazin for sale in November. I celebrated my mother's milestone 75th birthday.
I came to a point in my life that I could see myself entering a four year university. Not having been able to commit to this 13 years ago kept me from attending on scholarship USC, UCLA, and the Manhattan School of Music at 18 years old. I raised my previous GPA by about .6 points from February to December. I lost the first 100 pounds of the 147 pounds I had regained in 2006 . I've maintained that weight loss since March.
        All these statement of facts are not to say it's been simple or to show off. I feel like most of it has been done for me, sometimes feeling as if despite myself. I've learned so much from my daily encounters with all people. I've also had so much support and encouragement from many. I am truly blessed and am learning to embrace my recently given nickname "BUENAVIDA" given to me by my tabla teacher. That means GOOD LIFE in Spanish.
        I am continuing to look for balance in many aspects of my life. Everything I need is within me. I look forward to my journey with the rest of you in 2011 and so on.
BuenaVida (Blocks from the Beach on a day with Sun:)