2013: A Year in Review

2013 was a busy year for me as a solo artist with the physical release of It’s Not An Excuse, It’s A Reason, the premiere of my documentary Walking Proof, the release of my first music video, my tour out east, two HMA nominations, and my return to acting amongst many other things which all included doing a ton of press to promote each venture.

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Most importantly, I had the privilege of spending nearly every day with my beautiful wife Chelsea and adorable son Skyler by my side. We traveled to Florida and Los Angeles together and I experienced the honour that was my first Father’s Day. I learned to appreciate the little things in life that mean most of all… Like Sky’s very first birthday!

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If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen our first family Christmas photo together back in December 2012. Even though we’re vegan, we like to keep it cheesy. Here we are last month posing for our second annual (vegan) cheesy Christmas photo. Half sincerity, half hilarity.

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Our second Christmas together as a family was a highlight because, this time around, Skyler was old enough to really interact with our extended families, including his new cousins, and he quickly became a pro at opening his own gifts – something he learned on his birthday. At only fifteen months of age, he now has his first guitar.

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Before we knew it, it was time to ring in the new year. I don’t usually drink (except for two or three celebratory adult beverages I have each year) so I blame the beer I consumed on New Year’s Eve for this terribly awkward yet awesome moment I captured of Chels and I as the clock struck twelve and the year 2014 began.

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Thank you for all the love and support I received in 2013. With your help, I achieved many of the goals I set for myself. I’m working on a lot of new music and staying focused on what I want to attract into my life this year. I am grateful for my health, my family, my friends, and my fans. Life is what you make it and I plan on continuing the pursuit of living in the moment and appreciating the little things that matter most.

Twas the Weekend Before Christmas

Last night I played my final show of the year in Guelph. On my drive back home, a frozen rain storm began to hit Southern Ontario completely coating the roads with ice. The whiteouts and high winds increased significantly the closer I got to Hamilton and it was admittedly a bit nerve-racking but my Prius C held up like a champ! Also, I drove like a grandma disguised as one handsome fella so I got home safely.

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The crazy thing is that, just last weekend, we were hit with a massive snow storm in under twenty-four hours and it actually left Chelsea, Skyler and I stranded in Burlington for the night. I can’t remember the last time we got that much snow before Christmas. We usually get quite a bit in January and February but not usually December, at least not since I was a kid. The times they are a changin!

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In keeping with the spirit of the season, I’ve been feeling extra generous lately and recently announced a holiday sale that I should probably tell you about. Basically, save 50% off everything in my online store simply by entering the coupon code ‘MERRYHOHO’ during checkout. There’s only three days left of the sale though so I would take advantage of this offer and enjoy the savings while they last!

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Anyway, I better wrap this up while I still have electricity running through my home; a lot of people around here are without power due to the storm. Before I go, I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me this past year. After taking some time off to enjoy my family, I’ll be back at it in January making plans for the new year. I wish you all a fun and wonderful holiday. Much love from my family to yours! <3