One Giant Leap...For Mankind

I'm tired of putting it off. I always say that I am going to do it but then reason my way out of it. Over the last couple of years, I have spent a good amount of time writing for it and contemplating it.

Well, this summer, I am going to do a proper stand up comedy routine. A good friend and I have been talking about doing a duo show for a long time. Unfortunately, we've already retired from that and moved on to sketch comedy. Having written no sketches after 5 months, I am ready for us to come out of stand up retirement and do a show.

The only problem is that I can't write any good/original material. Between the two of us, nothing has come to fruition.

But now, on this blog in front of literally tens of people, I am announcing a Summer Stand Up Show. Even if I have to go on alone, I am going to do it. Never did I actually aspire to be a comedian because: 1.) it forces me to assume that I have funny things to say 2.) writing is too hard 3.) it just never appealed to me. Now, however, I see every hindrance as one collective challenge that I have to face.

Another aspiration that has only recently emerged is a desire to start a legitimate band. Despite years of practice and enjoyment in music, I have always thought it silly to join a band. People do the same stuff over and over again, and that is a huge turn off for me. Improvising and just messing around are two of the most enjoyable pastimes for me, while set, pre-written and overly-rehearsed music isn't that interesting to me. My iTunes has about 28 songs on it; I have tried to get into listening to music, but I can't seem to do so.

Yet again, I am faced with this obstacle--albeit, an obstacle that I don't actually have to hurdle. Nonetheless, I find myself at a stage in my life where I am beginning to see thousands of doors leading to all sorts of different opportunities. And, luckily, I can go through as many as I want. But that doesn't mean I can easily go through every door I see. Some doors have locks, so I'll have to find the keys for those. Others have big, heavy chiffarobes (thanks, To Kill a Mockingbird) on the other side. To combat all of this, I have, over the years, been collecting the suggestions of many people--wise and other. The overall message seems to be to do everything you can with what little talent you have and never worry about what you can't do. It is important that people think you are doing them a favor by showcasing your talents.

Unfortunately, I can't be funny; but I know I can work hard enough to trick people into believing I'm a comic genius. And I'm a mediocre musician, but I have Drayton Eggleson. Drayton, I will ride your coattails wherever you go. Folks, right now, I am not cut out to make it in either of the aforementioned fields.

But, damnit...I don't want to get a real job.