One Year Older

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January 25. One year older. I’m officially in my late 20s. My 26th year of life was an exciting one.  Here are some highlights

1. Grew ukuleleunderground.com with Aldrine and Aaron from an idea to something pretty special
2. Quit my job as New Media Director at a web / software development firm in Honolulu
3. Helped Aldrine produce his debut album Suite 409
4. Moved back to Kauai from Oahu
5. Started playing music again
6. Went on tour to California
7. Made more new friends this year than I ever have in my life
8. Helped Aldrine put out a Christmas EP

Most importantly to me, I had an epiphany of sorts sometime in the last year that money and happiness are both things you can’t actively pursue. They’re presence or lack there of in your life is the byproduct of your actions. I feel tremendously blessed that I was able to realize this and still be only 27. I know some people spend their whole lives toiling for personal gains only to realize on their deathbed that they blew it.  We all have only one shot at this. Our lives are incredibly short when you look at the big picture. Let’s all do what we can to make the largest positive impact in what little time we have here.