My Claim to Fame

We all have our own claim to fame.  Growing up my grandpa swore we are related to Lucille Ball.  But now I have a closer relation to a star - my cousin Eric!  Although his band, Wallpaper, is not a household name I'm confident his music will be rocking the country soon.  We've enjoyed going to his concerts in Denver, recognizing his music on MTV, and jamming to his music hanging with friends.

I still remember conversations with Eric at our family reunions in New York at an early age about his music.  I had never seen someone so passionate about music, so confident in what he wanted to do in life.  Even though Eric went to college, he didn't seem to want to settle on a 9 to 5 desk job.  He continued to pursue music - giving lessons, producing & writing music, and performing with 2 bands.  After lots of hard work it seems to be paying off.  He recently was signed with Epic Records and even performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHCbpFgWuAA&feature=autoshare)
There is no one I know who deserves fame more than him.  He's extremely grounded and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!  

This has made me really think about the girls and their future.  I hope they can find a passion in life like Eric has found with music.  As a parent (and realist) it's difficult to encourage your kids to pursue a "career" in which few actually "make it", and it's easier to encourage them to go to school, find a job, get married, yadda yadda yadda.  I'm sure it was tough for my aunt to see her son struggle in the beginning, but I respect her decision to support him 100%.  If the girls decide they have a passion for dancing, acting, or whatever I will support them (even if that means putting off college, marriage, and grandbabies). 

Keep your eyes open for Wallpaper......here they come!