I’m taking a comedy writing class here in Nashville with Rik Roberts, a very funny and successful comedian. You see, I have this “Bucket List” (who doesn’t in some form or another) of things I’m really afraid to do or try but would like to before I “kick the bucket”. Well, doing stand-up comedy (even if but for 3 minutes) is one of my greatest fears, but one I’d like to conquer. Which leads me to my post…
I’m working on this comedy bit and I shared the premise with my wife and a few friends that I respect, and realized I may have stepped into something sticky without even knowing it. I know that sometimes the truth is said in jest, but that’s not the case in this bit I’m working on… and no, I’m not going to blog about it, because I think it’s solid, but want Rik to pick it apart first!
But before I dig into my work to try to write a great bit on marriage, I felt I should probably document my true feelings, as to not be held liable later!
I have been married to the nicest girl who decides to see past all my B.S. since December of 1990. Do the math, that’s a LONG time! Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happily married, and wouldn’t have wanted my life to turn out any differently. (That’s a total lie… I would have liked to have started MySpace or Google or something that could have made me a bizillionaire by now, but I digress)
In my opinion, there are a few things we should learn about marriage, preferably BEFORE we get married:
1. Marriage is work! It’s not like syncing an Ipod, downloading a book on a Kindle, or anything else that is easy due to the digital age. It’s about communication, respect, and for godssake, not taking yourself too seriously to laugh at yourself!
2. Marriage is what you make it. Want a prison? Act like a prisoner. Want a paradise? Act like a tourist. You know… be forgiving when things don’t go your way. Appreciate the scenery. Take time to relax. Say “please” and “thank you” a lot…
All this to say, hopefully, when I’m done with this writing class and have taken the performance classes and FINALLY hit the stage, those of you who hear the routine on being married will realize that finding the funny in your experiences is genius, and finding the funny in an opposite reality simply allows you to play with a toy that’s not yours… so off to the neighbor’s yard to play….
January 12th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Way to go on the blog! Was that on the bucket list, too?
Can’t wait to hear the routine!
January 12th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Actually, it was! Have always been afraid to put my thoughts down on “paper” for the world to see, but decided that I wouldn’t grow as a writer without letting it go… thanks for your support!
January 12th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Brian, anyone who knows you is already excited about the possibility of seeing you publically wisecracking on stage. Whoo hoo! Glad you’re now blogging.
January 12th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Thanks for the encouragement! And thanks for reading, too! Hopefully I’ll get disciplined enough to stay on top of this!