Tonight I realized that I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I spent the whole day dreading the impending creative thing. I was exhausted from the party and I wanted to be as lazy as possible. I played with the thought of doing a still life of the backyard or possibly another watercolor but everything I thought of seemed like too much work. I procrastinated up until the last minute and opted for the relaxing easy-out of composing a little lullaby for my music box. It turned out to be the most enriching experience.
At the party last night I received a ton of complements over how the backyard looked and I wasn’t expecting it. I guess I expected the speakers might be a topic but the overwhelming consensus was about the backyard. So tonight, since there was still some left-over christmas lights up, I decided to take my creative thing outside.
I gathered the stuff, my music box, a blank music-strip and the hole-punch. Usually, when I’m composing for the music box I tend to use the computer to help me decide the notes but this time that seemed like too much work so I grabbed June’s toy piano instead. The only light that I had was a strand of christmas lights and I wrapped it over my shoulders to help me see what I was doing.
Once I started working on the song was when I suddenly stepped back and took a look at where I was. That’s when I realized that I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I have this beautiful backyard and this beautiful house. A beautiful wife and a beautiful daughter, incredible friends. And here I am at 11’o clock at night wrapped in christmas lights plonking on an old toy piano and every once in a while sending the music strip through the music box to see what I’ve got. How should I be so lucky to be enjoying this moment. It was a thoughrouly peaceful event and it helped me to appreciate for the moment everything I’m lucky enough to have.
It’s important to remember that everything can be taken away in an instant. And rather than that feeling loom like impending doom appreciating the moment when you can recognize it is a better way to go.
So, I hope you enjoy the little lullaby that you can play below.
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6 responses to “Day 148 / A Lullaby To Life”
Your so wonderful darling. Great lullaby.
i don’t hear much contentment from people over the internet, so.. thanks for this.
and i love christmas! the mere thought of doing this event always makes me smile. great job!
i’ve said it before, but damn I wish we were neighbors. you and your brood just seem like so much fun.
Thanks, you guys. Sometimes this blog can be a frustrating process but then suddenly, out of nowhere, it becomes this catalyst for great things. I’ve said it a million times but it really is the most random of projects that seems to give me the most satisfaction. This day, for example, because I forced myself to do it I realized that its actually a wonderful way to spend an evening. I’m glad that it touches you as well. This invisible audience I have keeps me motivated and looking towards new and interesting things to explore. I hope you guys are inspired to do the same every once in awhile. All the best!
@rabbit – Aren’t we already kind of neighbors? Aren’t you located in LA?
This is great (the music, and your words). Thank you!
Thanks Jared :)