2014 in review

[vinceconaway]

The Best of 2014 lists are coming out and sometimes it gets depressing to notice so little progress in my own life, so I thought I'd name the things I accomplished this year.

I street performed in South America for the first time. I haven't made a profit yet, and I have future plans and ideas to try, but I've broken the ice.

I learned my third Bach tune, Allemande in Em. Similarly, I've expanded my early baroque repertoire with five 17th century Italian tunes. I also continue to grow as a Renaissance performer, with three new tunes learned.

I played my first busking tour of the American southwest, focusing on San Diego. I expanded my Minneapolis busking to include the farmers market, which was a big addition to my schedule.

I successfully weathered some big changes in my personal life. I try to keep that offline, but if you see me I'll be happy to chat over a beer. Even better, I didn't let the change get out of control and demolish the good along with the bad.

To sum up, it hasn't been an easy year but neither was it a bad one, and it held its share of triumphs. I think I'm in a pretty good position for the new year, and excited for what I can see taking shape!

Comments

[xiphia.livejournal.com]

"I didn't let the change get out of control and demolish the good along with the bad."

This is a non-trivial achievement. *raises glass*

[vconaway.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it was really hard: I'm always the rat eager to flee any ship I perceive to be sinking.

[horsetraveller.livejournal.com]

I believe you that it was really hard.

[horsetraveller.livejournal.com]

What kind of beer do you like? :)

[vconaway.livejournal.com]

I like beer I can taste, so most American (and several mass-produced Canadian) brews are out of the picture, but I have pretty wide ranging preferences. I'd love to join you for one!

[horsetraveller.livejournal.com]

I hear "Imbibe" sells "beer" so I would be happy to take you out and we can sample things there.

[vconaway.livejournal.com]

I'd like that, I've heard so much about the place!