In Taking Yourself Too Seriously
Confession time. When I originally put this site together and decided “Yeah, I’m going to start making music.” I somehow managed to come up with this stupid idea that if I made it LOOK like I was a bigger deal than I actually am, then it would somehow translate into more people hearing my stuff. For example, I used terms like “ARTIST INFO” for what essentially is an “ABOUT ME” page. I didn’t outright LIE on anything, but I definitely felt like I was somewhat overstating things a bit. I don’t know what the hell I was thinking.
So let’s start over, shall we? From here on, you’re getting nothing but the raw unadulterated weirdo that is ME. I’m Nick, and I’m just another extraverted-on-the-internet introverted-in-real-life dorky geeky systems engineer-type. I love my wife/son/family, video games (EverQuest II babeh!), M:TG, playing with various technology (I do SCIENCE on it!), analyzing and learning about all sorts of everything, and of course.. making and listening to music! I *am* very proud of the music I’ve managed to put out here so far, as I had NEVER written my own songs before, and I honestly feel like I’m getting better at it each time. Let’s hope that continues! 
You know what else? I really love my friends, whether they happen to be fans of my music or not. Also, since you’re reading this, you should know that I also greatly appreciate YOU for taking the time! Really! You didn’t have to, but it’s WAY COOL that you did! So, THANK YOU! In fact, let’s get coffee sometime.. what do you say? Either way, let’s stay in touch, ok? I’m on Twitter you know, “@NickMcLaren”. Nothing like these interwebs for communimicating!
