7/22/05, 6:22pm: People, I'm here to tell ya, we're havin' a heat wave. We're talking triple digits. I've got the AC going and I'm still hot. So, I decided -- mid-sweat -- to pay a visit to my humble little journal.
After our month-long jaunt through Southeast Asia and beyond, I must say it's been good to be home. Along with the joy of reacquainting myself with my happening little pad, I've been relishing my time with that most happening of chicks, Beth. But more on that in a moment.
While at home I've been fortunate enough to jump right back into things and pick up some fun gigs as well as some nice session work. Had to get my upright chops up in a hurry and was wondering if I would be ready. Thanks to my friend Curt Berg (trombonist & composer/arranger), who put together some timely jam sessions, and some serious 'shedding at home, I'm getting it together rather quickly. Still, my goals remain higher and I'm excited to have arranged to study with a bassist from the L.A. Philharmonic starting in September. I'm preparing to begin eating large slices of humble pie.
For those of you who have been following my exploits, you know that I'm going to be a father in a few months. What you don't know is the gender of the baby. Well, are you ready?...
IT'S A GIRL!
Come late December, Beth & I will be welcoming little Natalia Vicki Cohen into the world. Is that amazing or what?! Beth has taken on a lovely glow (as well as some girth, which I ill-advisedly pointed out) and is also becoming quite the eater. I'll leave it at that before I get into more trouble.
So, with my time at home waning and a nice tour across the US waiting, I have much to look forward to.
My fellow Americans, be safe and be strong.
Until next time...
--Adam
