what's a ratamacue?

I've always had a severe case of percussion envy -- I have always wanted to rock out on the drums. It's a desire that started in junior high, when I'd carry a pair of drumsticks around in my back pocket -- I didn't have any drums, but I could beat on the bus seats, lockers, my sister, etc.

I've finally accepted that my desire to beat on stuff and call it art is never going to go away, so I'm finally making an effort to do something about it. I've got a new pair of drumsticks, and a practice drum in my studio, and every chance I get, I'm practicing. I'm working on getting my right wrist to loosen up and snap like my left, to play even and relaxed, and not to favor one hand (left) over the other (right). I'm also starting to practice paradiddles, and I figure I'll start working on some more rudiments soon. Mostly I'm learning that I totally suck, but I'm getting better, and actually really enjoying this challenge... I don't think I'll be challenging Montoya to a headcutting session any time soon, but maybe in a few years, who knows...?