top five for 2011

Top Five for 2011:

Getting engaged. I’m the luckiest person in the world for one reason alone, and that is that I get to marry Lisa. This summer I got engaged on a tropical beach in the BVI to the coolest, smartest, most beautiful, inspirational, and supportive person I’ve ever known, hands down. Can’t wait until September 29th when we make it official.

Henry. He’s the coolest dog of all time, and it’s been great watching him go from being a scared, timid rescue that couldn’t even walk on a leash to the smart, confident, energetic, and totally awesome dog he is today. We often say, “Can you remember life before Henry? Those were dark times”. And it’s true.

Buying a house. After months of searching and looking at probably a hundred houses, we finally found the home of our dreams, which we’re getting for an unbelievable price in one of the most amazing neighborhoods in the city. Even though the process of buying it was a harrowing one, it’s ours as of today, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Traveling. Did a bunch this year. As usual, not as much as I would’ve liked, but enough to satisfy. Started out the year in LA, went to New Orleans with Lisa and family, and traveled out of the country for the first time to the British Virgin Islands with our best friends for one of the most ridiculously awesome vacations I could have possibly imagined. Also went to Toledo, Columbus, and a few other spots for some rock shows, and hit up the Lake of the Ozarks for a long weekend with Henry in tow.

The Blind Eyes. This was a good year for the band. We finally released “With A Bang”, and it has far surpassed our expectations, especially on a local level. We played some of our best shows ever and had the privilege of playing with some of our favorite artists. We started out the year as a 3-piece and are ending as a 4, with the addition of Andy on guitar. This year will be a tough one to top, but I think we’re up for the challenge.