hmmm absence. that is how I’ve been feeling lately. absent from reality. about a month ago, you see, there was a certain event that happened that stole my heart and has never brought it back. i gotta go retrieve it. san francisco was the best experience. it took 13 long years of wishing to get there. please let it take 13 months or less to get back. my heart is there. i need it. the good thing is i learned a lot in those short days while i was there. i learned that i was right and that i belong there, there are wonderful people in this world that i can’t wait to see again, and what i already knew-train saves me everyday. can’t wait to get back there. it has been awhile…a long while.
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Emerald
Driving away from Nashville towards who knows where to write with a possible new friend. The further I get from town, the more snow and the less people. Yes, I said snow. I remember driving and driving and as you would expect I eventually had no reason to have a mobile phone because it was…
I was just outside in my hot tub playing with the foam wishing I was five. For some reason I glanced up and my breath was taken away. I realized I don’t want to be five, or fifteen, or twenty. I want to be me. Yes the stars and moon are shining tonight, but a few clouds are slithering by too. I thought to myself, why does everyone want to shoot for the stars? I strive to be different and got to thinking I would rather be a cloud. Clouds have emotions and stars don’t. Think about it… Clouds mind their own business. They just pass through and get their task done. The tiny, transparent clouds just pass through and make it peaceful and pretty. Storms can be peaceful (as in crying and reflection of self) and severe storms can be the rage held too long within. Everyone has those days. Fog is the mystery. I feel I am a mystery to most people. It might be blurry to them who I really am but as soon as the fog lifts I’m on my way like a cute little cumulous cloud. Personality is best-Think about it, even the sun, moon and stars can’t shine through an overcast sky.
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Emerald
:) Oh I swear to you, I’ll be there for you! <3
When I was seven years old I heard a song on the radio that changed my life. It was my first true love. I had no idea what it was called, but I was hoping to hear it again. A few weeks went by and I heard it again. This time I was lucky enough to hear, “Meet Virginia by Train,” at the end of it. I begged my parents to get the CD. They finally did. Although I still have it, it is so worn that it doesn’t play, but I can’t let go of my first love. Music became my passion because of that record. About the same time, I found out about San Francisco, California. I have been fascinated by it ever since. It has always been the place I see myself living. Now I get that chance. It is only for six days for the moment, but damn those six days are going to be magical. Four Train concerts plus San Francisco is absolutely amazing. Four nights in a row too. I’ve only ever been to one Train concert and that wasn’t even a year ago. There are no words to describe my excitement for this. It means so much more to me than what people I see everyday and my friends and family will ever care to realize. Even though San Francisco is going to be awesome, there is one thing that I cherish even more. That is the opportunity to meet so many great people. I am so glad I can call them my friends. Meeting them is going to be the most special part of this trip. Train brought us all together, and I realize more and more each day that we are all very alike. A group of misfits, yes, but we actually fit in with each other. I’m still in awe of the power of the music that has brought such wonderful people together. I won’t be meeting everyone, but it is sure going to be nice to put a voice, tweet, or text to an actual visible person. The love that all of you show is truly appreciated by me. I just hope that you can feel the love I send you everyday. You all have taught me so much about life, love, and me. I can’t express that enough. It’s beautiful to have someone always there anytime. I guess if you wish for so many years for something and the stars fall into the right place, wonderful things do happen. Let me tell you I’m already having a great first taste of this. Train, San Francisco, and weirdos, how beautiful. This trip to San Francisco is going to be so liberating and I can’t express enough how much it means. It really is one of the final pieces of the puzzle to save me.
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Emerald
There really are no words to describe how much this means to me…
When I was a kid, I would watch award shows and see big music stars and big time actors saying they loved their fans. It always made me crack up, knowing none of them would ever go out of their way to give any of their fans the time of day. It’s actually kept me from saying I love my/our fans on…
Can’t wait to see the rest of these! Hurry up shipping and get these to me!!! So freaking awesome!!
(Source: musicforthesole)
The Monahan Spirit.
Pat’s blog was so very sad today, not a blog you want to wake up to in the morning. But even though all seven Monahan’s are going through such a terrible time, look at each and everyone one of their faces. Each one has a big smile on their face, because apart from everything that’s been going on, they still have each other, they still have all of that Monahan love and spirit.
Pat, I’m sorry for what your going through, your so brave, what’s happening to you is so terrible and yet you seem to always have the biggest smile on your face. So Pat, if you need it, take a break from music, spend it with your wonderful family, but just so you know, we are all here for you and we all love and care for you.
Thank you for sharing your family with us!~Amy.
Drive By is out and what a great response you have all giving it. It’s a side of the band on our new record that is a lot of fun and up beat in a way that reflects the new energy of Train.
For those of you who were counting on a more reflective side of the band, there is plenty on the new CD….
While I started off the new year playing the wrong hand, I believe I have found the right cards. I intend to play my better hand for the rest of the year. I know it isn’t possible to be positive 24/7 365…errrr 366 this year, but I am going to try my hardest to keep learning from the past and present to make my future shine. I am only two days into a routine, but I think it will work. I have a busy enough schedule to keep me humble, and yes, probably a little stressed. This is why I am so thankful that I have found people to talk to. I love to talk to all of you. You are always there for me and I intend to always be there for you. My outlook on everything has shifted in the last several months because of all the wonderful people I have “met”….we will officially meet soon, I promise! Thank you so much, again, I love all of you from the deepest part of my heart!
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Emerald
