Examiner Page

It is with some regret that I have decided to give up writing my South Bay Music Examiner page at examiner.com.

In the past month, I have honestly found it incredibly difficult to sit down and write...well...anything. Taking care of Devlin during the day while handling the domestic chores as I am able and conducting a hardcore work search (now moving into its 8th month...) honestly saps all creative energy from my being. I have always been a follower of the saying "Writers write", meaning that a writer will always find time to do what they love...but I think I need to set it aside for a bit. I have two final (for now, at least) projects to complete: a new review of Volume 2 Sampler by my buddies in FlexXBronco (a four-song EP that should keep everybody jonesing for new XB satisfied for a bit...) and reworking the bio for Barbara Wahli aka Barb Rocks (I know, I know...I really am working on it, Barb....).

My decision was sort of set in stone for myself today after making the decision to pursue training and certification in project management. This is going to require extensive focus from myself as the courses I will be reviewing and taking on are all online, with the exception of a book I ordered to help me prepare for the testing. All of this has been building ever since I came out of an interview having the president of this marketing communications group tell me that while he could appreciate my skills and experience in Marcom and Tech Pubs, he really translated my responsibilities as being much more project management oriented. That planted the seed for me...because I knew he was right.

So...thats where I am at. We'll see how it goes from here, I guess...