I wrote this on Dec 31st on myspace just thought it belongs here too! All of these photos are mine Please don't steal any of them!
I figured since it was December 31st and a new year is about to start I would wrap up this one. When Dec 31st 2008 rolled around I would have never guessed that 2009 would have turned out the way it did! I hoped that 2009 would bring me peace and acceptance from all the woes of the year before but I never expected it to bring me complete bliss and friendships I can't live without.
I won't go into every detail I will save that for my book ;) jk. I won't lie life pretty much sucked at the beginning of the year. I was doubting myself and others, basically I cut myself off from everyone in my life, because I didn't believe they understood what was going on. I didn't want anyone to tell me everything was going to be alright or bring up the sore subject so I ignored it, all of it. Okay end of sob story because I have accepted everything and I am happy for it now!! It may be cliche but I pulled myself out of it all because I heard some guys play some great music.
Some of you will understand why I am so crazy about my guys and others will think I am just plain crazy, all is fair. February 2009 I found Bobby Long in that same day I found Marcus Foster and Sam Bradley, every since then nothing has ever been the same. The guys woke me right up with music and lyrics I only dreamed about. I had to listen to them everyday or I just felt incomplete. I couldn't believe that such talented musicians were unknown to most of the world. This is where my journey started taking twist and turns I didn't believe were possible.
I have seen all 3 guys and I am still at a lost for words. Bobby was first in April I seen him at both venues in NY. I won't try to explain to you how awesome that trip was, you either know because you have been to see him live or you haven't and you will have to experience it for yourself. The one thing I will say about Bobby through all of this he has been extremely humble and appreciative. Since then I have realized how talented a writer Bobby is, if you haven't sat down and really listened to his every word you really should, I promise you will be shocked!
I seen Bobby again in Philly in July and if possible he was even better. Despite the fact that I think I lost about 10lbs that night cos the The North Star Bar's a/c wasn't up to the task of cooling us crazies I had a great time. Bobby sang the Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme to us, still wish I could find a good video of that, and this is where I first met memebers of the LOD street team. Also where I met my future friends and road trip companions Karen and Stephanie.
Then came Marcus in August in NY. This time I went with some friends that I met Bobby's show in Philly. We took a road trip up to NY and took some wonderful videos of us singing and just being plain stupid which I hope will never be posted. It must have been the hottest day of the year I felt like I was going to faint the whole day. We did mangage to get in some shenanigans before the show see below. So by then I was extremely grateful for Arlene's Grocery for having a/c when Marcus went on, but by then nothing else mattered, I was completely focused on him. My friend who went to the show with me almost ripped my arm off she was so excited. By the end of the show I was speechless I couldn't even tell you my name. I still can't accurately describe Marcus Foster to you and I don't think I will ever be able to. I will let his music and lyrics speak for themselves. "Have you ever seen the haunted ancient mornings sweep the stars out from the sky"
The year was almost over and I didn't think I was going to meet Sam, until one fine day he posted the was going to be playing in my home state w/ The Men in Nov. I didn't even think twice I knew I was going even if I had to walk. I met more friends in Annapolis which lead to more shows, but I am getting ahead of myself. Sam!! his name should be exclamation! He was so full of energy I really had a hard time sitting still. Sam is a little different than the others I call him and his music my own personal alarm, cos nothing wakes you up like the sweet sound of Sam's voice! I had a ton of fun at this show mostly due to the ladies that attented (You know who you are) and the fact that I met and talked to Sam for over an hour.
I attended 3 other shows this year I will only talk briefly about them cos I just really wanted to share my first experience with all three guys. I also seen Bobby in Vienna, VA again that same week I seen Sam. That was a great show cos he played almost 2 full sets for us with a break in between cos he hurt his back. He gets hurt and we benefit, gotta love the man for that. I also got my first set list at this show which I need to get signed one day.
I thought this was my last show of the year but I was wrong!! I took another crazy trip to NY with Candice and Shelly (Shelly's family). Now that journey deserves its own page but I will share some details. We seen Marcus and Bobby in one weekend and one cold weekend it was! Of course Marcus was wonderful and humble oh and don't forget hilarious! I got to see him play "Demons" live on the piano which is something I will never forget. The next night is when all hell broke loose. I hope that one day Bobby Long will realize how much his fans love him b/c not only did Shelly, Candice, and I stand out in a freakin blizzard to see him live, so did about 12 other people. It was good time though once the guy let us in the bar!! Bobby was wonderful that night as well and I got to hear a new song "A Happy Winter". He finished off the night but singing "Dead and Done" which seemed appropiate. He told us while we were singing it back to him that we were going to make him want to stay, I don't think any of us had a problem with that. I started the year with Bobby and finished with Bobby, it all seemed to fit right into place.
This year has been absolutely amazing! I have never had a year where I just didn't want it to end, but I am hoping that next year will be even better for me, the friends I have made, and of course for the guys. Sam, Bobby, and Marcus helped me through something that I don't think anyone or anything else could have done. The pain I felt then has turned into joy, and I will never forget how it came to be.
So here is my final farewell to a fantastic 2009, hoping 2010 will be even better. And my Thank you to three guys who have changed my world!
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