For those that haven't heard, I decided to quit my job as a bartender at the Valencia Club.  This decision has been lingering for a while.  I'm also giving up the night life, going out during the week.

My body needs a break.  I've been wearing myself out by working two jobs and going out drinking five nights a week.

I have nothing to show for all of this except a tremendous lack of sleep, a weaker liver, and a larger belly from living on fast food.

I have goals in my life that I'd like to attain, and in my present state, those aren't close to being met.  For example, my music has gone nowhere since Rob and I had to close up the recording studio.  I've been so tired for the last several months, that I haven't even touched any of my guitars.  I've lost my passion for playing music, and I need to find it again.

I'd like to find a job that could become a career, but still be managable enough to work around for music.  That dream job will be hard to find, but I need to try.

Before any of you ask, it's not because I'm mad at anybody or anything.  There's just been a lot of bullshit going on, in my life and around it, and I'm just trying to get away.  I might go out on the town once a month or so, but no more than that.  I need to get my life in order.  I need to get my finances squared away, figure out a new living situation, pretty much revamp everything I've come to know and loathe.

Please, I don't want any of my friends taking this personally.  I just need time to breathe.

Thanks.