Learning...

I feel like blogging.. or just typing to clear my head/heart. This past weekend was something else. I learned a lot.. from things I wasn't expecting to "hit me." Faith is a funny thing. How much of it do you really need? Often times I find that I need grace more - but I hate saying that.. almost as much as I hate hearing people saying it. They say being a musician is the least promising life to lead but I beg to differ. Though it's difficult and for me a constant emotional roller coaster.. it's the only life I'd want to live. I believe with my whole heart that I was born to do this. It's the only purpose I've ever longed for. The thing is.. we're ready for the next level. That leaves us to deal with transition. Something I've never dealt with very well. When we released our latest record back in October I thought it would explode. It didn't and each day, all day long I contemplate what I did wrong. And if it wasn't something I did wrong, what is it that I could do better? This is the album I've waited to write for a long time. It's literally a reflection of my heart. The good and the bad. I know these things take time and I believe that it will get the recognition it deserves. Then I got to thinking we just need to hit the road and make some sacrifices we may not be ready to make. To further. To spread. To discover. To learn.

I posted this status yesterday: "What makes us stronger is the building of our character through the best and absolute worst times. I'm grateful to know that and live and learn everyday." We're so blessed to have such loving and wonderful friends that are always there for us. So many of you here in Austin have become the best family away from family we could ask for. I love you.. and I speak for Joel on that too! xo

Also this weekend I got the opportunity to watch the movie "Burlesque." It was incredibly inspiring for me. I guess I've been "waiting" for too long for something or someone to come along that could help me get to that next level. But that's hopeless. I learned that I need to take this and not take no for an answer. So that's a new development I'm gonna start working on.

There really aren't any words that could describe how grateful I am for everyone that supports us. If if wasn't for ALL of you that always come out to shows, share our links with your friends and family, buy our music, feed us (lol), text me that a certain song is helping you at the moment... I could not keep going. It pays to feel appreciated. I only hope and pray that I can continue to give you what you need. Haha I don't know why I felt inclined to write all of this but you do need to know that if you're reading this... you're who I'm talking about. So thank you. You really do keep us going.

Anyway. I love you all. I am so thankful for each and every one of you. Happy Holidays everyone. Make sure you let your family and friends know how much you love them.

-Mike