Last week, I changed my New Year’s resolution. I originally wanted to start crocheting so I could make hats like this, but I just couldn’t get myself super excited at the prospect. (Maybe because I can BUY them with one lazy click of my mouse!) (Wait, I don’t have a mouse. Whatever, look at how cute Wito looks!)
I still wanted to do something with my hands, in order to help pull me away from my computer. (Internet BAD, Music GOOD!) So, I decided to learn to play the guitar.
Now, I’m not a total stranger to musical instruments, as I kicked SOME TRI-STATE ASS with my clarinet as a young lady.
Jealous much? 9 years old under the influence of something. (Most likely, Benny Goodman.)
I also started flute lessons in my late twenties, and let me tell you, there is nothing more humbling than showing up in your $500 J. Crew suit after selling a trillion dollars worth of pharmaceuticals that day, only to be sandwiched in between two eight-year-olds with braces. (Keep rocking the flute, Brittany and Jessica! Drugs BAD, Music GOOD!)
However, I have absolutely NO experience with string instruments. But I’m ready! Bring on the blistered fingers and utter frustration!
(I am hoping that having an extremely gifted guitarist as a father might give me an edge. GENES, DON’T FAIL ME NOW.)
To put it simply, I love music. My family loves music, and Wito LOVES music. In fact, he experienced his first jam with my father over the holidays.
The kid has an affinity for Hammond organs, no?
After much discussion and searching with my father (who will now be called GURU Stu Tu), my first guitar arrived today.
Isn’t he handsome?
So, I’m asking the internet a favor. Check in on my progress once in awhile. Keep me in line. Hold me accountable. And especially, expect a nothing short of a fabulous recital next December when I participate in Neil’s 3rd Annual Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert. I guess I better start practicing.
WAIT! What should I name him? (He was made in Spain, maybe something Spanish?) Oh help me, wise friends.
lulu
January 23, 2008 at 4:50 pmOk I need to stop – I’m making lists of names for your guitar now. Here goes:
ramon carlos cristobal!
ramon carlos esteban
ramon alejandro diego
ramon gabriel consuelo
Lulu, you are SO close!
Jessica
January 23, 2008 at 5:10 pmI have only one name for you…
Let it be…
Armando.
am'ti b
January 23, 2008 at 5:19 pmb/c i am your latina relative let me help you out…… i think it should have a girls name!
marivel
valeria
valentina
paola
esme
elena
alejandra
marin
if you need more just let me know, b/c w/ that pretty wood you need something bonita!
No, it’s definitely a boy. (Although, it IS acting like a little bitch right now.)
barbetti
January 23, 2008 at 5:37 pmI’m leaning towards Jesus or Jorge. Possibly Taco.
Jen
January 23, 2008 at 5:39 pmI’ve always wanted to play an instrument and failed drastically in each try. Good for you for taking this on!
On the name, hmmm, what about Roberto? Or Gustavo? There’s always Antonio, but that seems a little too used, no?
My husband suggested Gustavo too. :)
Natalie 42
January 23, 2008 at 5:46 pmIf only I would play guitar again.
His name should be Eduardo. Just try to find a better name than Eduardo. Eh-DWAR-doooow, I love Eh-DWAR-dooow. Yeah, nice isn’t it?
Jenifer
January 23, 2008 at 6:30 pmRafael…
This my guitar, Rafael…Yeah, it fits.
janet
January 23, 2008 at 6:59 pmwell I always wanted to name a dog Javier but I guess you can have it for your pretty little gee-tar instead.
ginny
January 23, 2008 at 7:26 pmwow, I’m loving all the names (especially Ramon Jesus Del Toro!!), but I’m mainly stuck on that badass picture of you age 9. You know I remember those days!!!!! Mr. Rogers, baby!!
Christina
January 23, 2008 at 7:26 pmThat guitar is a beauty! I played clarinet too, then the sax to feel cooler then I quit it all! The banjo is a love of mine though…some day!
Names hmmm, Ramon is quite nice. Django to honor your father and Whoorlito because well you know.
Ramon Django Whoorlito? or
Ramon Django Consuelos
Ramon Django Santiago
Good luck!
Amanda Brown
January 23, 2008 at 7:59 pmRaoul, the Six-Stringed Lover.
Jacqui
January 23, 2008 at 8:17 pmHe looks like a Felipe Esteban Pepito to me.
cocodrie
January 23, 2008 at 11:47 pmCongrats, baby! That looks fun. Juan Pablo Valdez!
Lin
January 23, 2008 at 10:59 pmPaco or Guillermo…but I favor Paco. Every Paco I have ever known has been short, but perfectly formed.
gina in sc
January 24, 2008 at 4:46 amRodrigo for sho!!
i saw ‘guitar hero’ in the subject line and almost had a heart attack- as in “OMG there is someone else out there as addicted to that stupid game like me?” but no . sigh. but boy can i kick some ass on Social Distortion’s Story of my life. i rock! and you shall too if you practice with rodrigo.
mwah