Celebration Last Night... Carrabbas is the best!

Lynn and I took last night to go out and celebrate.  Drove to Winston Salem, did a little shopping and then on to Carrabbas, which is my favorite place to eat on earth (right now).  Even though I'm already working hard for the next step, I think it's important to stop and reflect, celebrate and give thanks for the good things that happen in your life.  Sunday night was a good thing for me.  Not just the winning part... that was cool... more the validation that my music and me as an artist has a place and is capable of standing beside some really great music and artists in the capital of blues music, Memphis.  Also important from the competition were the connections that I made to new and old friends.  Even though they were competing for a chance to go just like me, they were open in sharing ideas, stories, food, drink and laughter.  My life as a solo artist doesn't always afford me the chance to chat with fellow musicians too often.  It was great to get to take advantage of that and even greater to still be connecting with these guys as I prepare.  So because of winning and because of these other great reasons, Lynn and I went out with just us two to sit down for a quiet, great meal.  Now today, it's back to preparations.