Well, it’s been rather hectic lately. Much of the time that I’d normally spend making music has gone to other tasks. One major project is helping someone prepare for college. Choosing schools, investigating costs, seeking scholarships, and working on applications takes a lot of work. I expect the process to go on for more than a year, and it’s only going to get busier along the way.

Another big time consumer has been enhancing my programming skills. It’s the typical situation – I work with a programming team that has moved to the latest versions of all our tools, and now I have to make sure I’m up to speed. For anyone interested in the world of code, I’m referring to Visual Studio 2010 and C# 4.0, with my main concern being ASP.NET. This is the work that supports my musical endeavors, so, it has to stay a priority.

I also just finished converting to a paperless office as much as possible. In place of files and notebooks, I’m using OneNote 2010. The papers get scanned and inserted into OneNote notebooks, which I then keep on my laptop or on my SkyDrive. I’ve reduced the weight of paper I’m storing, and everything is available wherever I have computer access.

However, I’m sticking with pen and paper when it comes to writing lyrics. I’ve tried writing on the computer, and it’s just not satisfying. Perhaps I’m distracted by all the other programs doing things, and worrying about battery charge, and becoming eye sore staring at a screen. All I know for sure is, a good notebook and pen is more relaxing and brings out more creativity for me. I enjoy the process more, and you’re going to enjoy the results more.

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