Well, I’m paring down to some essentials. As I began preparing to record the vocals for my projects I was put off by the hassle of hooking up so many wires to my computer and still not getting a 100% clean sound. I decided to take the plunge and invest in a USB condenser mic. It has built in phantom power, which eliminates the need to use any other equipment. This is my idea of convenient! It will make recording easier than ever, and more portable. Perhaps I will even move into doing some podcasting. Not really sure what format to use at this time, but it could be a lot of fun. The only thing I can’t help but wonder is if people would really be interested in hearing me ramble on. Only one way to find out!

In addition to the mic, Jess also ordered a new guitar for me. It was intended to be a Christmas present but the one he originally got wasn’t what I initially thought it was going to be so I’m in the process of doing an exchange. It’s pink and really cute, but just meant to be a cheapie for me to play around the house and tote to the beach or park. I need something I can beat up whilst writing songs and my Luna or vintage Gibson won’t do.

Believe it or not, I’ve already gotten a head start on the follow-up to “Luminous”, most likely because I’m itching to write again. I feel so consumed with technical aspects that I don’t get much time to do what I love most, writing songs. I definitely want to dedicate more time in 2009 to songwriting, no matter how tempting it is to get wrapped up in other things. It’s too easy to get sidetracked and before you know it you start to wonder why you’re doing it all in the first place. Never forget your first love!