It's very late tonight, but I feel compelled to write something and give a little update on music and on life. When I started this journal a few years ago, I thought I would write in it more often. I like to share what's happening with folks and give people something new to read when they stop by. I also like to read over the old entries and remember the things I was excited about or working through.

It is with that in mind that I am writing something now, as crazy tired as I am. I've been working many hours and juggling the different facets of my life. But I'm really satisfied. I am thankful for my friends and my family and my job and every chance I get to play music. And for chocolate. And for my apartment complex lifting the ban on dogs (we've wanted a pup for such a long time). And for my 27th birthday a couple of days ago. Life is good. Not because it's easy, but because it is full of wonderful people and little, great things.

I've played a couple of last-minute, poorly advertised shows in the last two months - one in Chicago, one in Ohio. For those who made it out, it was great to see you. I have another one this weekend. It was just added to my schedule, and I've been super distracted with my life facets (see paragraph two), so I apologize for the lack of communication. The show this weekend is at the Westfield Mall in Century City. I am playing in the summer concert series. One perk: the Borders book/music store will be selling my album, along with other artists from the summer series, in this one location and rotating songs from the album into the playlist at the store. Good stuff! Look for more shows in LA this summer and fall.

Keep checking back for updates. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement. I hope to see you soon. In the meantime, blessings to you and yours.

I am very happy with my life's "state of affairs" at the start of this year. 2007 was a tough year (see Exhibit 1), but a good year, packed with many laughs, many successes, and many hard lessons.

Concerning laughter, I don't recall a day from this year where I didn't laugh at least once. I consider myself blessed with great family and friends that love me and support me and laugh at/with me, both when I'm trying to be funny and when I'm not.

Concerning success, I completed my first studio album and had my first song on televsion. I read more books this year than any other year of my life. I emptied the trash and cleaned the house without being asked at least twice. I learned how to bake like a champion. I came closer to my goal of taking life one day at a time, not living in the past and not worrying about the future.

Concerning hard lessons, I learned that life is not supposed to be easy. I learned that loving people is more important than chasing dreams. I learned that not every problem has a good solution. I learned that sleep is critical. I learned that you should not pursue happiness, you should create it.

Exhibit 1 - Brock's year in a pie chart