Life's pretty good. I just quit my job and will be off travelling in Asia in just over a week, so suffice to say, I've got a fair bit of excitement waiting for me in the near future!

Don't let a late start discourage you! I'm 22 years old and I just picked up the mandolin a couple months ago. Sure, I suck now, but with perseverance and dedication to practice, I'll get better! I had to take remedial piano classes for my degree. They were designed for late starters, and it was a huge class full of supportive, like minded people. It's never too late!