I had somehow forgotten the emotion and meaning of music in my life.
Bands that I loved had slowly been replaced by the theme songs to Postman Pat and Giggle and Hoot.
I realised a couple of nights ago I was in Dire Straits – just not of the Mark Knophler variety.
On this particular evening, the Cowboy and I cooked up a yummy dinner and spent the night putting song for song on YouTube.
I would choose one that IÂ loved and vice versa.
It was good fun!
We were up until about midnight playing this game (rock n roll right there)
Each person politely pretended to appreciate the other person’s song while in reality impatiently plotting their own next song (can’t speak for Cowboy I am sure he was enjoying reliving the Lemonheads and You Am I, but there is only so much Guns n Roses a girl can take) .
With the combined forces of music, the full moon and a sprinkling of nostalgia I became quite emotional.
I began to feel sad for the music that was missing in my life.
My life where live music, staying up all night, and going ga-ga because my favorite band was coming to town was part and parcel of my week.
Oh the power of music, how could I have forgotten you?
I started to feel sad that I let music take a backseat in my life, but excited because I could always bring it back!
When I first moved from Sydney to Hay I did this crazy little thing that I do — I said to the Universe — “When I turn on the radio please give me a message via the song that is playing”
My message at the time was from Ben Lee.
I listened to this song the other night and it made me so nostalgic.
Thanks Mr Ben Lee for your advice all those years back. I took the gamble and it paid off.
I am at a crossroads now and God knows the way forward but I trust I’m gonna be alright…
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My husband listened to this song on the way to our wedding. :)
What’s the crossroads? ^_^
Cowboy lost his job (new company took over) I am not working – not much work in the oht – where to from here is where we are at :-)
I have a feeling you are gonna be alright..
Well, first things first .. sounds like a good time to drive on up to Brisbane and enjoy a accom free holiday enjoying Bris and the Gold Coast .. Think about it at least !
And yes we all quickly forget who we are and why we are the way we were .. we fast become Mom or Dad first, then Husband or Wife next, then employee and before you know it we forget to be ourselves ..
Music is always a fantastic reminder of our core self !
Keep smilin my friend and at least think about it !
thanks andrew – gold coast sounds amazing – hopefully one day yep we will!
Wow..whoooooo….wheeeeeeeee….
Sharni!! All’s alright, will be –
you believe in yourself
and well, we got Ben Lee!! ;)
Fantastic post and this is LIFE girl…you are right on the track!!
Wonderful comments followed and I am flowing……..Thanks so much for all that you induced in me, little ways– Monte did, actually.
Thanks Nikki :-)
With everything that’s been going on for you lately, I’ve been thinking: I bet Sharni has some decisions to make.
No accident you fell ill. That’s your body’s way of saying, ‘if you won’t stop for a minute, I’m gonna make you stop for a week.’
Good luck! And for sure, Gamble everything for Love. It’s the only thing that lasts.
Your friend,
Adela
Thanks Adela – i am sure my body has gone into full-on protest mode and I’m a gamblin’ type….