End o' Week Musings

I'm all in a rush today because I have TONS to do!! But I always have time for my readers...

Last Saturday I went to the American Legion in Pasadena for Sierra Madre Sue's Hawaiian birthday bash. The music was great, the people were wonderful and the birthday girl was all smiles. I was tired out from other things I had done earlier in the day and thought I'd just pop by for a while, but ended up staying until just before they kicked us out! Yes, Sue sure knows how to throw a shindig.

Sunday I worked hard. I resized drapes for my friend Carin and they were a pleated pain, but I took my time and finished the job. I hope they look good when they get back from the dry cleaner.

The bulk of my week has been filled with tons of interviews and trying to find snatches of time to write in between, but I had some fun too.

Last night I made my debut as a Wicky Wacky Wahine. I was in four dances at a luau and a convalescent home and had a blast. The people seemed to really perk up when they heard the music and definitely enjoyed all the smiles and shaking.

In addition to the women I knew, there were also several children who performed and another female trio that did some cool moves. For our finale, all the dancers came out and did the Tahitian Bora Bora and then a fire dancer completed wowing the audience (and us!). At the end of the show we waved and blew kisses to the crowd as we exited.

Tonight I'm going to Arcadia Blues Club to see Joe Walla. You can read my interview with him at http://www.sgvn.com/ -- I'm not sure if I'll make Ozzfest this year, but you can find stories on Drowning Pool and DevilDriver online there as well.

Not much more excitement....

In rotation this week: Irish Valley, Street Sweeper Social Club, New York Philharmonic's "Scheherazade," Pink Floyd, Lock & Key and Foghat.

Photos we got 'em: My usual pet photos and a shot of me in the dressing room before heading out to hula.

Thought o' the week: Hurt can be healthy. Not too long ago I had to break ties with a friend I had for years. I'm still very sad about the whole thing. And yet, I realize it was something I should have done sooner.

People flow in and out of your life. Some can lift you up, while others pull you down and sometimes you are drawn to the very ones that aren't really good for you. For a few years I struggled with my feelings over our relationship. I knew I wasn't being treated with the respect that I deserve, yet I didn't want to lose the person who had become such a big part of my life. We had been through a lot together.

Last year my friend drifted away with other interests. It bothered me immensely, but I found things to occupy my time. As the days, weeks and months went on I realized that I was happier. The weight of the unbalanced relationship had been lifted from me. The weight that I tried to ignore and make excuses about. And still, a part of me hurt... deeply...

I still feel sad from time to time, but I know that I am in a better place. Perhaps things may change and the person may come into my life again and perhaps everything will be right then. For now, I have lots of other love around me. Don't be afraid to do what hurts if it is the healthier path for you.

Keep on rockin'

Mickie