LIFE UPDATE, PART TWO · Omni Guitars

LIFE UPDATE, PART TWO

Still lurking around occasionally, commenting and approving/rejecting applicants.

Here's what I've been up to lately.

REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS

The real estate photography thing is going a bit slower than I want. But I'm making progress. I 've completed two practice shoots; the second one turned out way better than the first. I started client acquisition, but I'm a bit behind on it. That's something I need to catch up with this week. I also need to learn and practice creating floor plans, 3D tours, and walkthrough videos. I'm planning to go to a nearby model home this week to do that... maybe drag my Dad with me.

Attended a fun, information packed, two-day conference Friday and yesterday. Met some people face-to-face, including the owner of the coaching program I'm enrolled in, that I've met online during group coaching calls. Unfortunately, my personal coach wasn't able to attend.

Life stuff has gotten in the way and slowed me down.

DEATH IN THE FAMILY

Last Monday morning, I got a call at 6 AM PST from my Dad, which was highly unusual. His sister, my aunt, passed away Monday morning. Cause of death is unknown, but a heart attack is suspected. We won't know the cause; no autopsy was performed. I flew out to Mississippi Wednesday morning, attended the funeral Thursday morning, and flew home Thursday night. The Friday portion of the conference was rough... I was so tired... it was difficult staying awake for the entire day. But I made it with some nudging from my wife who went with me.

HALLOWEEN

Halloween is my favorite holiday for outdoor decorations. This year I went over the top, including moving my rack system and PA speakers to my front balcony to play creepy music and sound effects on Halloween night. I'll post some videos on YouTube and link them here soon.

BACKYARD PROJECTS [UPDATED]

We bought some wood tiles to fill in a corner of our backyard on which we have a teak Bistro set to put on top. I also bought a turquoise, triangular shade sale from a local auction site for $12 to provide shade for the area. Need to buy poles to mount it on. This project is in progress. I need to level the tiles today or tomorrow so I can assemble and place the Bistro set before my parents arrive on Tuesday night. UPDATE: except for the shade sail, which isn't urgent, this project is DONE! I finished it yesterday,

Finally weather sealed the patio and walkway pavers, after which I assembled and set up an outdoor dining table that has a large lazy Susan in the middle.

GARAGE

A third of the garage is a disaster. I moved everything, including a new workbench and cabinet, from one side to the other, and it's all in disarray. I haven't had time to organize it and move some stuff to the storage unit.

MY OFFICE [UPDATED]

Looks like a tornado hit it. I need to rearrange, reorganize, and tidy up today. UPDATE: Ran out of time yesterday. It's on my must finish by Tuesday list.

PURCHASES

I bought a Redpepper, black 12-string guitar off Temu. Broke a string tuning it up! Bought some 12-string sets from Stringjoy. Still need to put a new set on. I'll create a demo video soon.

I bought the Beat Buddy 2. My Beat Buddy 1 died (I somehow killed 2 of them). Hopefully, this one is more durable. Also purchased the 6-switch footswitch. I'll create a demo video with it soon too.

A no-name, cheap HSH white and purple guitar. Haven't played it much. Has a much different sound quality than any of my other guitars. I'll create a demo video with it soon as well. Another Temu purchase

A no-name white strat copy. Yet another Temu purchase. Video soon.

I bought a multi-effect pedal (don't remember the brand off-hand) a while back. Haven't tried it yet. (Temu). Video soon.

I backed the Smart Guitar with Full Spectrum RGB Fretboard on Kickstarter a while back. Should get it at the end of November or early December. Unboxing and demo video after I get it.

Haven't been playing as often as I once was because of all of the above. That's gotta change soon!

Stay Tuned...

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