Operation 365... Blog 254

Operation 365 - Jefferson Jay - Archives - 260 Chillin' at Blowski's with The Soul Man and Friends 8-28-2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUNpEK0TNjA


So in the Summer of 201, we had some really good times. Mostly just hanging out, usually at Blowski's. There was a very good vibe. It was a blast. So I was feeling reflective and i started going back into the archives and looking at little bits I filmed from one of two of these fiestas and I likes what I felt. The good vibe was tangible. It felt warm to me. I am liking sharing songs every day, by great artists who I'm friends with, but I am welcome the opportunity to change it up for a few days here and there and share something different.

I am not claiming that these clips are hilarious, important, or even interesting necessarily, but If you want to see what it's look when a cool group of friends gets together with good intentions and kicks back, you may like this very much

The reason for the season at this bash, August 28, 2010 was a second birthday party for The Soul Man. Why turn 92 once, right? What's the point? The Soul Man, cooked all his mother's traditional Filipino recipes and Blowski was his right hand man. I even went over and rolled a few dozen lumpia the night before. Here, we see The Soul Man, Blowski, The Blowski kitchen, The Blowski sister, Kat Blow) and many other friendly, familiar faces. This August 28 date turned out to be significant for a couple of other reasons. Leanne (my lovely girlfriend, today is her birthday) and I got together that night, She had not arrived at the party yet, and hence, does not appear here. Also, our puppy Nigel was born that day, or so we say. We didn't get him 'til February 4, but that is the day he sprouted.

Operation 365 - Jefferson Jay - Covers - 260 "I Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - The Proclaimers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPiChTI6F7E


Today is Leanne's birthday. She is 25. She is my special lady and I care about her greatly. I appreciate her patience with this whole 365 thing. Every day, "I've got to do my videos." She is cool about stuff. I asked what tune I could do for her for her birthday and she picked "I Gonna Be (500 Miles)." I said OK. We both sing it like the guy. We went to Barona last night, a hotel and casino nearby. We had a helluva time.

Operation 365 - Jefferson Jay - Originals - 260 "Gratitude"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNdsTXSyVFg


If I wasn't doing a 365, this is the kind of song I would never share. probably not with anyone. Some songs are just personal, but the 365 does not allow for such luxuries. People have birthdays that need commemorating, and the thoughts just find their way out...

So I was about to pass out a couple of weeks ago. I was exhausted and maybe tipsy and I felt the burst of inspiration. I barely remember. I grabbed for my notebook. No guitar in sight, I wrote this whole song down on four pages in my notebook; chords, lyrics, everything, all of it. It consisted of my raw, feelings about love and my lovely girlfriend Leanne. Today is her 25th birthday.

Midway through the next day, I remembered this happened. So I went back and I looked at what I wrote. I thought it was all right. The next day, the same set of chords popped in my head again, totally separately. Then I finally got around to playing it. I thought it was OK. A few days later, I played it again and then I liked it more. I started playing it every night for a few days before I'd go to sleep. I would sing the words to myself or mumble them softly, because I was embarrassed even to sing them for Leanne 'cause they were so honest, raw and nice in regards to how I feel about here and the insecurities that can come with love. Eventually, her birthday came. It is here now, in fact. I recorded this yesterday and because we got a 365 going on here, it is now here for all to hear. Strange animal, this 365 is. And the same can be said for love, actually.

Yep, so I hope you all enjoy this voyeuristically intimate window into my existence. In the past, I'd write tons of songs, no one would ever hear for every few that get played a bunch. These days, they all get shared. I have "Gratitude" for the love in my life, even though it makes me vulnerable. If you approach love, scared of being hurt, you won't find love at all, only fear. Happy birthday, dear. You have enhanced my life in so many ways. I am very grateful. I love you. Happy birthday Leanne.