A new president was elected tonight who will hopefully change a lot of things that are wrong with America. I'm from Canada, and while the election doesn't directly affect how my government is run, it will still impact my economy and the way that my country deals with the US. America is not the world, but it's significance and influence still overpowers a vast majority of the other nations.
We had a day off in Virginia today as a result of the election so it was nice to be able to watch the coverage and take it all in. It's especially interesting to be down here in America at this very important time. All of this will be imprinted in o ur minds for years to come. I'll always remember this evening, and the outcome of these events.
Tour is coming to a close in less than 2 weeks after a very successful run to the west coast and back. Warm weather is disappearing and fall is reappearing around us. Leaves are colored again and the nights have become darker. The summer feels so far away now after all that has happened. This year is a flash in the pan, just as any other, but at least it was well absorbed and enjoyed.
I'm happy these days. Things have turned around and I'm feeling a lot more focused in my life. Time off at home soon, even though it will be mostly spent in the studio. 4 days to get everything in order upon my arrival back home and then it's time to focus on music.
Speaking of music, buy the Chad VanGaalen record and anything by Russian Circles. 2008, A great year for music. I already have a hard time thinking of my top 10 records for the year, while about 20 or so stick out in my mind. The Gang Gang Dance record is blowing my mind too. Music gives me solitude and reflectiveness.
