I’ve been traveling between Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City so frequently, I don’t know where to call home. My life has become a roller coaster of craziness, and I’m loving every minute of it.
There is something about traveling that I love. It’s probably due to the fact that you have to simplify everything.
Traveling forces you to live simplistically: packing lightly is key! Yeah, I can pretty much travel for a week and a half with only a simple carry-on bag. With TSA always on continued heightened alert, why would anyone want to deal with baggage screening; let alone paying for check bags.
Last week, I flew home (wherever that was) and checked one bag for the flight. I figured it would be easier than lugging two carry-ons. (I broke my cardinal rule.)
Aside from having to stand in line at the check-in counter, I also had to wait for my bag when I got to my destination. I think the cumulative time spent waiting for my bag accounted for 3 hours of my travel time.
Never again!
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I met Cameron Rafati at a single’s social last summer; a function I was responsible for setting up and finding entertainment. Well as luck would have it, and through a network of friends, Cameron came highly recommended. He’s a one-man show with a comfortable stage presence; ideal for live music in a casual setting.
Cameron and I have kept in contact for the past few months, and he’s been telling me about a new single he is releasing. He sent me the YouTube video just this evening, and I wanted to share it with everyone reading my blog.
Aside from bubble gum and cookie-cutter produced music, most artists come with their own unique sounds. Cameron is no different. This is his new single Mausoleum. Not your typical music, but very intriguing. It took me a couple listens to pick out the intricacies, but it’s kinda catchy.
Anyway, take a listen, if you’d like.
For info on Cameron, check out his Web site.
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I’m sitting here at a group dress rehearsal for Dancing With The Stars. Just watching all my friends learn how to dance is causing me to think about taking a dance class.
While in college, I did take a country swing class. But, that’s been years ago, and I’m sure the dance steps have left me. Besides, I’m looking for a dance with a little more finesse
I suppose this means I’m going to have to find a willing dance partner who can help teach me ballroom.
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I’m sitting here at the dance studio, working on my articles and a couple other projects; just killing time, really.
This is kinda becoming a regular for me; go to the studio and build shop for a minute to work. That’s the flexibility of working anywhere these days. All I really need is a computer and an internet connection.
I digress.
During the last taping of Dancing With The Stars, I was asked if I’d be willing to do a short interview for next week’s show. Apparently, they are planning on doing a short segment called “Dancing Daycare”. They are planning on filming a lot of the celebrity families as part of each dance intro.
I don’t think I’m daycare material, but if there is a cute dancer that wants to take care of me, I’m more than willing to acquiesce.
So, here I wait for…
Oh, gotta run. I’m being beckoned.
Fame, but only by association. 
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Three weeks of Dancing With The Stars, and I’ve been interviewed every Tuesday on 101.5 The Eagle (Utah-based Country Radio) to share my thoughts about the show. I was a little apprehensive to the invitation the first time, but these interviews are getting better with practice.
I kinda find it funny that they’ve even got my picture plastered up on the radio’s Web site. I suppose this is a regular gig now. (That’s the reasoning behind the picture attached to this blog posting.)
Yeah, I suppose this is going to be a regular gig for the next couple weeks. I don’t know if that means I’m going through ’til the end of the show in November, or if I’ll get kicked off the same time my father does. Hopefully, that’s one in the same. But, that means that he needs your votes. (How did you like the subtle campaigning?)
So, for those of you in Utah, you can listen to the show on the radio at 101.5; or online at www.1015theeagle.com and click on the live stream. Either way, the show airs in the mornings between 7:30 and 8:30 MST.
I hope I’ll be awake for the interviews when I’m in California. That’s early!
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It’s been months since I’ve updated this blog, and I know it’s feeling the neglect.
So, I got to thinking… what is the purpose of blogging? Why do we blog? There are a plethora of reasons we could all come up with, but for me… self improvement.
I’ve notice that through the years, my blog has helped me get better in different endeavors — whatever they may be.
That said, it’s time that I start this blog back up again.
Wow! Three blogs that I’ve got to maintain. Do you think that I’m about to bite off more than what I can actually chew? We’ll see.
Now for the disclaimer. Don’t expect any amazing insights from this blog. It’s going to be more of a stew of mindlessness within the different aspects of my life.
Mormon Times and Deseret News will more of a professional facade… Who knows what this will turn into.
You ready for a trip?
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