I Don't Know

Maybe I do
I can't tell you
Keep it to myself
There's no help
Goodbye stranger
I never really knew you.

Tired

This being sick has really tired me out. At least I have my appetite back. 

All Turned Around

My time schedule is all out of whack due to this stomach bug. Even though the pain has subsided, it still has a dull ache and the whole experience has tired me out. Woke up in the middle of the night to eat and then fell back to sleep. I have the day off from work so I get more rest. Time to feel better. 

A Bit Better

I do feel a bit better. The stomach virus isn't as bad as last night. I now have an apatite for food and can drink something other than water. I've heard this called  the 24 hour flu. I'm still a little weak but at least the abdominal pain has gone away. Here's to another day. 

Stomach Bug

Yesterday was one of the toughest days for me. Before I went to work, my stomach was in a lot of pain. I had no appetite. When that happens, you know I'm sick. I got through the work day, came home and went right to bed. I was in pain throughout the night. I even got a headache from not eating. I feel a bit better right now. I just have to go easy. 

Off From Work

My first day at the hotel went well. I'll go in early tomorrow. Another hotel called me wanting to know if I was interested in a Front Desk job. I'm going to go for an interview and check out the scene there. Busy business. 

Off To Work

Off to work at a new hotel this morning. Time to take some notes. 

Mr. Manager

Tomorrow I start work at a new hotel. I'm really looking forward to it. It will be as a Front Desk Manager. Time to take care of the guests. 

Busy Day Tomorrow

It's the end of the day for me and I have an important meeting tomorrow. Sweet dreams people of the blog. 

Pauly's Blues Jam Set List

It was a blasting set of songs we played at Pauly's last night. I was onstage with Nick, Geo, Scotty Mac, Pete & The Percussion Section. Here's the set list:


Ain't Living Long Like This
Heart Full Of Soul
I Can't Explain
Love Me Do
Last Time

Pauly's

It looks like Nick & I are going to Pauly's tonight and play a few songs. Geo plans on stopping by too. Monday Night Blues Jam. 

Make Not Break

Make things from scratch and fix what is broken. 

Chipsy Kings Part II

Yesterday I posted about going to visit a food truck called Chipsy King that sells Flemish fast food. I thought they sold French Fried Potatoes. Instead, they cooked Belgian Waffles. That's O.K., the food was good. 

Open Territories

The salesperson works on commission 
Open territories are the mission
Here I am
I'm what you need
I hope you will agree

Chipsy King

I'm on the Metro North train heading into Manhattan. There's a food truck called the Chipsy King and they sell French Fried Potatoes. It is in the tradition of those I've had in Amsterdam. They just posted online where they're going to be. I know what I'm having for lunch. 

Downstate

I'm downstate and plan on going to NewYork City tomorrow. The weather looks nice. The temperature is suppose to get into the low 60's. I'll take it. 

Spring

Springtime is on the calendar. That is so good.

No Run Today

The streets & sidewalks are slippery outside due to the freezing rain we had last night. I'll hold off from running this morning. All this on the first day of Spring. 

Good

Today is the last full day of Winter. 

Triple Play

A few things taking me down today. They'll be no standing 8 count. It's an old fashioned knockout. 

Drip Drip

The ceiling of my apartment is leaking water and dripping down to the floor. This is happening in my bedroom, so I'm getting no sleep. It started around 2 in the morning. It's water torture. 

St. Patrick's Day '14

Happy St. Paddy's Day! I went out and ran 6 miles to celebrate. 

Pain & Depression

Damn you cold weather!

The March Hill

We are now at the halfway point in the month of March and I'm ready for Spring. Time to start heading down the March Hill. 

Friday Night

Nick & I will practice music later on and then we'll go see Geo play live tonight. That's our Friday Night. 

This Weekend

We'll have to see how things go this weekend. I'm no soothsayer.

Keep On Practicing

Nick & I practiced songs tonight including material from THE FRONT DESK. We did the last few songs of the rock opera. These are tunes we hadn't worked on that much. I really liked the way they sounded. We're putting together a nice little show for next month. 

Then Again

No sense in telling my blog readers about the snow & cold. Yes it's here. So much for any uninterrupted Spring Training runs. This had sleet to it, so the roads and sidewalks are all slippery. Nothing like going up the March Hill. 

For A Practice

Nick & I are going to get a practice in today. We'll work on different things. We're going to be playing another gig in Albany next month. It will be selections from my rock opera THE FRONT DESK. It should be fun. 

Havana Cuba

I couldn't go there even if I wanted to. 

Fits Of Page

Clever stuff man. You know what you're talking about. Sometimes wonder how I'm going to make it? Out to test your fate? I can't wait!

Time Out Tuesday

After running 3 days in a row, I've decided to not go out there today. No sense pushing it. Weights & stretching are on the agenda. 

Forecast Snow

The weather forecast is calling for more snow this week. It doesn't stop! I've had it with this Winter. I need to move closer to The Equator. 

More Work

This is going to be a busy day for me. Workout & work on the agenda. Important things need to be done. I'll look for the fun in it. 

Training Big Time

After not running for most of the week, I've put together a couple of training runs in a row. It would have been easy for me not to do it today , but I found the motivation and made it happen. This is what I need to do in order to be in top running shape. 

Spring Ahead

Moved the clocks an hour ahead so now the sun will be setting later. It's only been the past several years that daylight savings time was done this early in the year. It used to be in April. Now it's dark again early in the morning. Let this be a sign that Spring is not far away. 

New Songs

Nick & I worked on over a dozen new songs that we plan to add to the playlist of material we have. They are both cover & original tunes. Just trying to add variety to the show.

Oh Sure

Yeah right!

Spring Training

This was the first training run I did in almost a week. It had everything to do with the weather not getting out there sooner. The sub zero temperatures make it impossible for me to run outside. The bitter cold appears to be over now and I can go back to my training schedule. I want to be in the best shape I can this year and running is something I need to do. My plan is to go back out tomorrow and get another 7 miles under my feet. Leave it for Sunday. 

Heavy Friday

Slept for about 10 hours and I still feel tired. That's what happens when you're on the other side of the depression scale. 

Not So Lazy

Nick & I actually worked on a few new cover songs this afternoon. I didn't think we were going to get a practice in today. I'm glad we did. 

Lazy

It took all the motivation I had just to type this Sentence. I'm one lazy sod. 

Wait It Out

According to the weather forecast, we have a couple of more days with the bitter cold and then it starts to warm up. It is single digits again with a wind chill below zero. Pretty tough for me to get things done. That's O.K., I'll concentrate on the weights & stretching for now. In order for me to improve my speed, I must get my body in better physical shape. Especially my back, that's where the fat and undeveloped muscle are. It is the bridge to my arms & legs. I dream of a lean, mean, running machine on a bitterly cold day.

I Need To

There are things I need to do professionally in order to survive .
I need to do them now. 

Mohawk Hudson River Marathon

I'm officially registered for the 2014 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon. This race will take place in October. The last time I ran in it was 9 years ago. It starts in Schenectady and ends in Albany. This is the Capital District of New York State. The marathon goes along both the Mohawk & Hudson Rivers. It is a flat & fast course which makes it a favorite for those who are trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I'm back in the race.

It Doesn't Stop

The bitter & cold weather continues on. It's in the single digits for the temperature again. I've had enough of it. Cabin Fever has set in. I need to be on a tropical island.

After Midnight Tonight

It's been a long day. I'm surprised to still be awake. I am though so it goes on. Goodnight. 

Not Getting Hit

It looked as if earlier in the weekend we could get walloped by another snow storm. That's not going to happen. I'll take this as a good sign that the weather might be taking a turn for the better. It's even supposed to warm up later in the week. I'm ready for that. 

Family & Friends

I have both. I'm lucky that way. 

Make A Sunday Run

Wasn't sure if I was going to go out and run but I'm going to. Still haven't increased my distance per week like I want to. Today will go a long way to doing that. I'll blame it on Winter.

Bisanz & Irish Set List 2/28/14

Bisanz & Irish
Allen Street Pub
Albany, New York
February 28. 2014
Set List


No No Song
On A Death Tour
Beyond Baghdad
Shattered
Group Sales
Dirty White Boy
Action Painting
You Better You Bet
Molly
Woe Of Man
History Lesson Part II
Freezing
On The Hudson
The Show Must Go On
Housemen & Housekeepers
Montezuma's Revenge
Heart Full Of Soul
Chicken Pickin'
Pyscho Killer
Shaving Cream
Gloria*
TV Eye*


*With Tim Livingston