tk -
Yeah. These times are tough. No question. I find that instead of waiting around for something good, Ive had to go out and find good things. I found a couple of groups that I can join to hang out with a couple nights a week, and that gives me things to look forward to. Ive started planning fun, new things with my kids on weekends.

It sounds like you are very musically inclined and already have some work lined up. That IS good news already, ya know? See how you can expand that. Or see how you can do something else a different night.

It's time to take control of your life. From "It's My Life":

Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your own breaks