I’m not sure yet but………..
*deep breath*
I THINK I’M QUITTING THE BAND.
Which is pretty weird , cz after over two years in the band, I just started to feel like I was actually IN one. I never really saw myself as a singer, or a pianist/keyboardist -I sure as hell didn’t look the part, and quite often I’d be so awed by other musicians I met that it wouldn’t even occur to me that I was one. But Over the past few months, I played with a few new musicians, and was blown away by their raw talent. Thoroughly inspired, I realized it was to take my music to the next level – to learn; to practice; to become better at what I do. I even stopped smoking as much as I used to because I suddenly remembered how good it felt to sing. Being in the band didn’t seem so monotonous anymore, and that was awesome.
So why then, am I plagued with the need to quit the band? Why now, when I’m loving it the most? I can’t describe the feeling really. I know I joined the band as an additional source of income, but the lifestyle has screwed me over quite a bit, and I feel, weirdly, that I need to stop now. Like I should quit before I waste my life away, so that something better can come my way, though I’m not quite sure what.
I think I’m at a turning point in life – where career and life decisions need to be made, and I think this may be one of those things. It might not be the most practical thing to do, but life isn’t always practical. I’ve still got about a week to think it over. I just can’t believe I’m letting go of one of the few things that give me pure pleasure, no strings attached.
I’m just hoping this works out for the best.
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