inspiration... after working a 13 hour shift at
the coffee shop, i would've loved nothing more than to
hang out with my fiancee...
but...
she was back in her hometown for the weekend...
i decided to text mathew (our merch-dude/ videographer/
egyptian ambassador)
not only was he down to hang, he let me know his mom would
make me some sauerkraut and sausage...
i was definitely game!
after eating and talking a bit, mat (merch-mat, youngin',
magoo) grabbed his guitar and strummed a few chords...
"that reminds me of a song"
i began to search for the video of "kiss me" by sixpence none the richer...
which led me to their other song "there she goes"...
then to "what the water gave me" by florence and the machine...
then "somebody to love" and "white rabbit" by jefferson airplane
each song reminded me of another that i enjoyed...
before our music expedition was over we had watched/listened to songs by...
the cranberries
r.e.m.
third eye blind
jack white
gary jules
adele
etc.
each song carried a feeling with it...
sadness, longing, joy, excitement, hurt, hope, etc.
it was inspiring...
i encourage every reader of this post to take a few moments and dive
into music of all genres, eras, and emotions...
you won't regret it...
-jon
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inspiration
Through My eyes
I’m looking around me as we travel through Florida, reflecting on the years past. Thinking about how our lives have changed.
I joined the band back in 2005. Since then we have released four records and toured all over the mid west/east coast (currently touring our most recent release “The Garden” as I speak). We have rejoiced in amazingly good times and fought through tragically hard ones. In a few short days I will be celebrating my first year of marriage to my, amazingly wonderful and beautiful wife Kimberly. I’ve met amazing people and made even more amazing friendships. Every experience forcing me to open my eyes and my heart, ever greater, to the constantly growing garden, that is life.
Now, after these past few moments of reflection, I am experiencing an intensely strong sense of appreciation for where I am and how I have gotten here.
This is life through my eyes.
