living vicariously: i play the drums

I've always wanted to play the drums. I used to practice on my friend's drum set, but I was terrible and I think after hearing the awful sounds I was making, he didn't want to share anymore. So, he and a few of my other friends got me a set for Christmas a few years ago.

Playing the drums is a good way to relax. Usually my mind is always running with a thousand different things, but I sit down I HAVE to concentrate so it actually forces me clear my head and focus on one thing.

I've been taking lessons for about three years, and my teacher is really great and knows it's a hobby for me, so he teaches me whatever I ask him (plus he comes on Saturdays so I can play in my pj's.) When I first started I didn't know anything, but now I can read music, which is a big accomplishment.

So far I've mastered all the White Stripes songs. (I could probably battle Meg White and win, but that's about all.) I don't get to practice as much as I would like to, but I'm getting there!

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May 28, 2008

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