Lamenting
Well, folks, I went to another part of the world last week (on a music cruise) to of course rock out and for some fun in the sun as an early birthday present for myself, so I’m a little shell shocked yet. You know that feeling. The feeling of questioning if what you saw, heard and felt was even real? Because it sure doesn’t feel like it sitting in my chair here typing in my blog.
Since home, I have had some trouble sleeping and distinguishing what reality I am currently in. Then I wake up in the still of my bedroom in complete darkness to hear my dog snoring up a storm, my husband snoring a bit more quietly but in unison and the usual cracks and creeks of my house. Then I can’t go back to sleep and lie awake staring at the ceiling for hours on end.
It was a bittersweet experience. Music and its performers 24/7 on many stages all over. I vicariously rocked out from my audience perch slightly envious of these awesome singers and performers doing what they love and what they are best at, but reminding myself constantly to remain inspired and not downtrodden for the way things used to be in my own band. That new beginnings and experiences are on the horizon for myself and just to sit back, study and enjoy the incredible experience I was a part of. I was also with my closest friends on this trip which was just the best. They truly are the best friends a person could ask for.
My favorite part was a song writer’s panel that was broken up into two sections and a line of musicians and their guitars talked about their songs and their song writing process for hours on end (although I could have sat and watched and listened for 5 more days). The acoustics in the theater were just amazing and I will confess that at some points, the songs these artists chose to perform with just their guitars and themselves, moved me to tears. It was pretty powerful and I am so glad that I was able to be a part of that. It was INCREDIBLY inspiring to me.
So even though it is cold and grey and quiet where I am right now, I am still remaining inspired and positive. The other option is not productive whatsoever and will bring me nothing.
February 9, 2009 | Comments (2) | Views (182)
