A couple weeks ago, Ryan and I were invited to a friend’s house party. It was an interesting proposition because a) we hadn’t known the guy for too long and b) it had been quite a while since we had been to a proper house party, so we weren’t really sure what to expect. Oh… and it was a costume party. On April Fool’s Day. I mean really, who was going to fall for that?! (Actually, there were quite a few great costumes… I guess the fool was on us, the non-dress-up people?)
After dinner with a few friends at Mad Donna’s (which was actually quite good, albeit a little strange because of the poetry/fiction readings, which I would ordinarily love… Just seemed a little out of place in a noisy bar on a Friday night), we made our way to the party, which was in East Nashville, not but a mile or so from our house. When we first arrived (still not really knowing what to expect), we walked in to a group of about 10 people, mostly musicians, and enjoyed a beer.
It didn’t take long for the music to begin, and our gracious host whipped out his banjo and was joined by a mandolin player, a dude playing the upright bass and a dobro player. The only thing that made their impromptu bluegrass set even better was the fact that - seemingly out of nowhere - a fiddle player, and a guitar player showed up and joined the group. And keep in mind that we were some of the only people there who weren’t playing music at the beginning of the party. It was a most amazing experience, just sitting on in the living room, letting the bluegrass and banjo nourish our souls.
After we were blessed with what seemed to be a private show, things changed pretty quickly at the party… The size went from maybe 10 people to about 150, and not only was there a group playing music upstairs, but there was a funky jam band happening downstairs. Oh, and the photographer roomie had his portrait studio set up and was taking pictures of anyone and everyone. We all had a blast (obviously… we stayed for four hours), but I’m quite certain that the “private show” was the highlight for all of us. So, so good.
Personally, I also loved going because it was one of those things that can help to get you out of your comfort zone. It’s so easy to get to comfortable, going to the same places, hanging out with the same people, etc., so it can be such a growing experience to meet others, and to thrust yourself into a situation you don’t feel 100% comfortable in. I’m pretty sure that every time I’ve put myself into semi-uncomfortable situation, I’ve enjoyed it, and come out of the situation feeling rejuvenated and inspired.
Thougth for the day: JUST DO IT!
After dinner with a few friends at Mad Donna’s (which was actually quite good, albeit a little strange because of the poetry/fiction readings, which I would ordinarily love… Just seemed a little out of place in a noisy bar on a Friday night), we made our way to the party, which was in East Nashville, not but a mile or so from our house. When we first arrived (still not really knowing what to expect), we walked in to a group of about 10 people, mostly musicians, and enjoyed a beer.
It didn’t take long for the music to begin, and our gracious host whipped out his banjo and was joined by a mandolin player, a dude playing the upright bass and a dobro player. The only thing that made their impromptu bluegrass set even better was the fact that - seemingly out of nowhere - a fiddle player, and a guitar player showed up and joined the group. And keep in mind that we were some of the only people there who weren’t playing music at the beginning of the party. It was a most amazing experience, just sitting on in the living room, letting the bluegrass and banjo nourish our souls.
After we were blessed with what seemed to be a private show, things changed pretty quickly at the party… The size went from maybe 10 people to about 150, and not only was there a group playing music upstairs, but there was a funky jam band happening downstairs. Oh, and the photographer roomie had his portrait studio set up and was taking pictures of anyone and everyone. We all had a blast (obviously… we stayed for four hours), but I’m quite certain that the “private show” was the highlight for all of us. So, so good.
Personally, I also loved going because it was one of those things that can help to get you out of your comfort zone. It’s so easy to get to comfortable, going to the same places, hanging out with the same people, etc., so it can be such a growing experience to meet others, and to thrust yourself into a situation you don’t feel 100% comfortable in. I’m pretty sure that every time I’ve put myself into semi-uncomfortable situation, I’ve enjoyed it, and come out of the situation feeling rejuvenated and inspired.
Thougth for the day: JUST DO IT!
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