I wish I wasn't raised in a Methodist family so drinking, smoking, and pot wouldn't bother me and my peers will stop secretly thinking I'm nutz.

Music: ...SILENCE...

~ Ventura: Driving there was okay, except I almost got broadsided TWICE. I like Ventura - it's a nice sized city right on the water and isn't too far away from L.A. Rehearsal went really well and it was nice to meet another CalArts grad, who is the bassoonist. Driving back was really nice, too - the darkness, minimal traffic, and somewhat isolated feeling of the area made for a very relaxed and quasi-romantic/lonely drive, when paired w/ ambient electronic music.

~ Lunch w/ Kathy: one of the best things to happen, lately. I now have a better idea of everything in my brain and it's good to know that I'm just human and not totally nutz or a big drama queen for nothing. I'm not sure how to take/comprehend Allan's pot thing, except to do the typical Chris rolled eyes thing and wonder if perhaps it's worth a try, since it doesn't seem to be doing anything detrimental to him (Allan) and his playing... Anyhoo, thanx for your time and friendship, Kathy - it means a lot!!

~ My summer: @ this point, the only things I'm interested in are Idyllwild or Blue Lake, except I can't do both, which majorly sux. Other than that, @ the current time, I really don't care...

Hmm, not much else going on. My lesson went surprisingly well today; Allan actually fixed my reed and made it really good, so I'm happy about that. Let's leave it there on a happy note.