"No self deprecation" can easily turn into "No self defecation".

I've been battling sickness and travel for work the last few weeks, which is why the updates are few and far between. But here's a thought...

"No self deprecation" can easily turn into "No self defecation". But seriously, why is it that some of us are so hesitant to be proud of what we create or do? "Hey I made this song but it's not very good" is uttered with every new piece when the work is actually pretty good. To some it's modesty or trying not to seem like a boastful egocentric jerkoff (there's definitely merit in not being an egocentric jerkoff).

I know artists are most critical of their own work, it's easy for them to find the faults in them. But I think it's important to know your ability and where you're at in relation to others and be proud of what you've created. Be it music or surfing or whatever...
So here it is, I know my music and surfing can be sophomoric but I have fun and I'm damn proud of it.

Another thought, I got $250 ebay cash for my birthday from the in laws. Which is a super rad and generous gift. The problem is it's burning a hole in my pocket and I'm not sure what to do with it. I've bid on a 8" DW tom to add to my kit, I'm just hoping I can hold on for the duration with a $210 bid and the $40 shipping... ugh, shipping. Other than that, Line 6 guitar pod x3 with vocal effects because I can't sing worth a damn. No self deprecation there, just knowing my limitations. Or I could save it for my dream guitar. Or a vocal microphone for my limited vocals. Or various small items I'd never normally buy like t shirts from bands or new Rays jerseys. Wish me luck on the auction, if I don't get this drum I'm going to fall back into this malaise.