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My life consists of work, driving in the car, and meetings these days. This morning I was listening to my favorite morning show (Bobby Bones) and they debuted Kelsea Ballerini’s new song Legends. I loved how nervous she was to have everyone hear it, and how Bobby talked about her after she left. He said he enjoys seeing these people who do big things every day still get nervous and excited because it means something to them.
The song itself made me a little nostalgic as well. Kelsea said it had multiple levels of meaning. She gave a few examples, but when I listened I thought of a completely different one. It probably came about because I was dropping my son off at his summer program and then driving to work. This is still a new phase of my life and I found I really missed the good old days when I was a stay at home mom full time. I was always there for my kids, my friends, neighbors, whatever.
The song also made me think of six to seven years ago when the blogging world was different for me. It was at least half of my universe. It was my place of education for all things writing and publishing. I made friends that I genuinely loved and looked forward to seeing what was going on in their lives.
I felt like we were legends and like the song says, “We didn’t do it for the fame and fortune.” That time in my life I did what I wanted because that’s what I enjoyed.
Have a listen!
IWSG June Question: Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing?
Heavens! I've quit a hundred times...at least. I keep coming back because I have to write. I'm not a nice person when I don't get my creative writing time. It's a part of me and always will be. There are times when I have to "quit" whether I want to or not, but I'll always come back.
That's the thing about music. It speaks to people on different levels. We make it personal to us.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness, right!?
DeleteAh, the changing seasons of our lives...
ReplyDeleteLOL, sometimes they stink.
DeleteDear, dear Charity. You're going through a difficult time. You don't need me to tell you that, but know that I've been there several times, when my life got tipped on end, when my Hubs was downsized and/or fired. Going to work full-time when I was used to being at home and writing when I wanted to. Hubs & I kept telling ourselves this too shall pass...and it did. This group gives us permission to vent, cry, whine and someone will commiserate with us. Someone who says been there, done that and survived. Best wishes and hang in there.
ReplyDelete*hugs* thanks. I tell myself every day it will pass. We even have the goal date in mind, but there is the financial goal too. At least I can see progress, and that's what keeps me going.
DeleteI do have to say that the job I have is a huge blessing. I enjoy the work, and LOVE the people I work with. Sometimes though it feels like the only place I'm doing a good job in my life. That part is sad.
I usually completely misinterpret the meaning behind songs, but I don't care because it means what I want it to, dammit. Art is about the person experiencing it, not the person making it.
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Me too! I don't think the artists or musicians care much if we misinterpret as long as we enjoy.
DeleteI don't think you've quit, just taken some long breaks. ;)
ReplyDeleteSome VERY long breaks. LOL. I'm trying to find places to squeeze writing in, but I miss those long writing sessions where I have time to get comfortable with my muse.
DeleteI can relate to the thoughts of quitting, yet here we are. That alone writing time is just the BEST. It seems the less you have, the more you want it.
ReplyDeleteArt is about the person experiencing it, not the person making it.
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