On memorial day weekend I went up to Santa Clara to spin a party for Morrie's frat. That party was incredible. I've never seen so many people passionate about the same music as I was. They loved every minute of my set. I ended up networking with a party promoting company down there that wants to bring me back whenever they can. I hope that works out.
Seeing Morrie and meeting his girlfriend was awesome. I got to catch up and see where Morrie's life is taking him. And as always its taking him to great places. I was surprised to find that 2 months or so prior to my arrival, Morrie had been talking to Neb and Josh and my parents. They planned to surprise down at Santa Clara to come watch me spin. Among the group was Josh, Neb, Geoff and this kid Eric. It felt like home. Then another shocking discovery was that they had planned on having Ashley come down and take pictures for the event like the old days. Ashley was always there from the beginning snapping photos of me spinning. She brought a friend of hers along as well. Hayleigh Bailey. I faintly remember meeting her up at Freaknight in Seattle. I got to her know her pretty well that weekend. Every chance we had we were talking about life, talking about the world, family, everything. She was the first person I've connected with in a long time. She and that whole trip in general made me miss Oregon. A lot.
My mom came and visited for 5 days to search for a house. While she was a here a took a break from Las Vegas and just hung out with her and Paige. It was amazing. I felt at home again. My mom felt better about me being gone. She explained how much she hated how the house has change. How she's "adopted" Hap and Ryan even more because she missed having kids in her house so badly. The whole time she was here she kept asking me if I really liked it here. If I really wanted to stay. I said yes and no. I explained, "The trade off from living in Vegas and Portland is its change in networking and people. In Vegas I could meet any one and end up any where. However, the people here are fake and not genuine. Most people at least. In Portland, I have the most amazing laid back people in the world. But Portland has limits. For my career its best to stay here...but in turn I don't get real people to connect with. I don't get to come across genuine people as often anymore. I'll stay here through college and when DJing and Producing allows me to, I will leave Vegas. Maybe not back to Portland but definitely back to a place that feels genuine. When you live in a city thats basically a giant strip mall, you get what you pay for."
Hayleigh has lined up a show for me when I return home in July. I'm looking forward to it. Not just the show but to be home. I need a break from this lifestyle.
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