This chapter is finished.

As I sit here typing, I have my newly arrived CD sitting right in front of me, and although it came in friday, I have not been able to look at it without a strange surrealism fogging my brain. It took 2 full years to complete this project, but it is a strongly autobiographical representation of the last 10 years of my life, the most painful, devastating 10 years I have ever lived through. Despite the trials, the last 3 years have been the very best of life. I have maintained a few long-term relationships, like my friend Shawn, who I've known since 83'. She is my favorite blogger, a wonderful artist, and one of the most creative, and colorful people I've ever known. I've Re-kindled some other long-term relationships, for example, my friend Steve Cubine, a real, live movie producer in California, who has been my best childhood friend since around the 2nd grade. I've made some incredible new friends, like Steve and Angela, then There's Jon Joaquin, my journalist friend in the phillipines, and dozens of great friends I've met being active in my church over the last 9 years. Life began for me at 40, I made some huge, painful decisions, that at the time were difficult, but looking back now, I cannot help but marvel at God's mercy in bringing me to such a wonderful place in my life. Least favorite parts of the last ten years? My divorce, broken relationships, and recording my CD. Some of the best parts of the last ten years? Getting divorced, unhealthy relationships that didn't last, and finishing my CD. God's timing is always impeccable. And although no trial seems pleasant at the time, it cultiivates in us a harvest of righteousness. If you get a chance to check out my websites: DaveNicar.com, or Myspace.com/davenicarband, write to me and let me know what you think about my music. I hope those of us that are hurting can find some healing inside the words or music. It was very emotional for me to write and record, so I hope you all enjoyt the CD. Thanks for the support this year, Dave Nicar