Surgery Frustration

Hey all,

Well I went to see the surgeons today, hoping they would tell me that it was all over and I could get back to my life, unfortunately, they said the dreaded word: Complications. This means, according to them, it will be yet another 3 weeks before it is over. Arg!! I am so frustrated at this point. What was supposed to be over in a couple of weeks and be finished by May has now led into August and continues.

I really wanted it to be finished by my birthday on August 9th, so that I could go out with friends and celebrate (and really have a great dinner as well), but no such luck. I thus decided to cancel the plans I have made, and will just stay home and forget about it. I guess it's just another day anyway, and its not like I won't have another one next year. Oh well, I have no choice but to live with it.

I'm kinda angry and down about this whole turn of events, and the storms and humidity aren't really helping, so I guess I'm gonna run now, and try to let it go. What I wouldn't give for a cocktail right now! Thanks for letting me vent.

See you on the B-Side,

Richmond Chandler

Saw the surgeon today...

Hey all!

This is going to be a short one. I saw the surgeon today and as it turns out, things did not heal as planned and there are complications. So, now they have to unhinge my jawbone, shave the bone and re-align it. What this means is that I am no where near being finished or healing yet. Looks like it is going to be a long, silent summer with the eternally boring liquid diet. Oh well, what can I do?

Meanwhile, I'll just wait it out.

Looking forward to Ryan Cabrera and Bryan Fenkart perform on July 1st at Sullivan Hall in NYC. Although I can't really do much, I can enjoy these two favorites of mine. If you are in NYC, get tickets and go. You will not be disappointed.

Ok, that's it for now. Painkillers kicking in. Take care and I will see you on the B-Side!

Chandler

Surgery has gone well, Welcome Matt Dallas

Hey everyone,

It's been a short while. I was shuttling back and forth from Manhattan to Boston with my best pal Jeff trying to get some quality time in before my various oral/jaw surgeries. I say various because, since is intricate it couldn't be done in one sitting, much to my chagrin. So 1 surgery has turned into 5, 3 of which I have already had, and the 4th and 5th are Wednesday the 17th, and Monday the 29th of June respectively.

What it means is lots of pain, and just when it starts to heal, yet another round to keep it nice and fresh. Hooray. Anyway, it will be over soon, and until then, I'll just deal with it thanks to painkillers and a nice new bed I recently acquired. In the meantime, no talking (yikes), no solid foods and a whole lot of boredom (oh I mean bed rest).

This means I'm gonna most likely miss my pals Bryan Fencart and Ryan Cabreraperform at Sullivan Hall on July 1st. Although, if at all possible, I will be there, even if I can't speak or sing along. However, there is still time for you to get tickets. See my previous post for info or check out Sullivan Hall on twitter.

Speaking of Twitter, I am now a convert. At first I wasn't so sure, but I am oddly fascinated by it and have spent loads of time there as I recuperate. I have met a great deal of unique and interesting friends there, and am enjoying the conversations in the present. If you want to follow me, my handle there is ChandlerNYC. Let me know and I'll follow you as well, keeping us in closer touch.

Speaking of new friends, I'd like to welcome my twitter pal actor Matt Dallas to my world of friends. He is an extremely talented fellow most known for his role as Kyle in the ABC Family series "KYLE XY" and will be seen in the upcoming new ABC Series "Eastwick"based on the popular book and film "The Witches of Eastwick". Good luck Matt!

Ok, that's about it for now. Time for a little dinner and some rest. Until we meet again.

See you on the B-Side,

Richmond Chandler

Shuttling and Surgery

Hey there!

Hey all! So I have been shuttling between NYC and Boston having new adventures with my best pal Jeff. All of this to help me keep my mind off of my throat surgery, which is hard for a singer/musician/ and generally outgoing guy like me. In fact the next big one happens this Saturday morning at 9 am ( so cross your fingers and/or say a prayer for me), and of course that means no talking, singing, solid food, etc. for a long time. I am hoping this will all be over and healed by July, but it is looking more and more like August. Still, I will hope for July( or sooner).

BTW, Jeff's new apartment is awesome. The fact that it is twice the size of mine and one third the rent, just reminds me of the only real difference between Manhattan and Boston. In either event, I'll most likely spend a lot of time there in the future (including this summer, I hope).

Hey Bryan Fenkart! I saw you on LAW AND ORDER! Dude, you played a musician named Theodore "Teeter" who got murdered and left in an alley for Jeff Goldblum to find! Awesome! Now we have something else in common - getting killed on screen. Ha ha. Anyways, I am proud of you and looking forward to your concert in July (if I can make it).

Congratulations to Shawn and Mark on Dancing with the Stars. I was hoping for Melissa to win, but I would have been happy either way. On that note, congratulations to Kris Allen for winning Idol, although I really think Adam's voice was stronger - but anyway, they are both so different, and they will have successful careers anyways. Good TV though! Equally cool were the endings of Smallville and Supernatural (which had me on the edge of my seat). And of course, now I am totally bummed that I have to wait until fall for the answers. Ha ha

Hey there's a great Art Deco exhibit at the Main Manhattan Library on 5th ave and 42nd. It's free and totally worth it if you like old movies and such, although tomorrow is the last day, so hurry and go today or tomorrow if you can. Coming up at Lincoln Center next month we have a ton of free big band, dixieland and tributes to Benny Goodman happening. Again, it's free and fun. I'll update you as they happen or you can call the New York Public Library info line at 212-930-0830. Hope to see you there.

See Star Trek!!!!!!

I'm still loving the music of Rooney, Lifehouse and Jason Mraz. And I may confess to a Cheetah Girl or two, but hey, I have a 7 year old god-daughter and a 10 year old niece. :)!

Ok, that's it for now. Talk to you all soon. Take care and cross your fingers for my surgery.

I'll see you on the B-side!

Richmond Chandler