What’s something you’ve done that you never thought you could?
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I could get really deep and philosophical and analytical with my answer to this question today. For example, I never thought I’d yell at somebody. But two Fridays ago I yelled at the kids who were antagonizing my dogs through our backyard fence. I also never thought I could express my true thoughts and opinions out loud, or at the very least, in writing that other people read. But oh how I have written emails at my last job that ruffled some feathers. And I know Josh would probably agree that he hears my opinion a lot more now. He doesn’t have to weasel it out of me anymore.
But since I’ve written extensively about these things and how I have developed the ability to do that over many months of posts on here, I’ll give you a few simple answers. I may have mentioned them before.
First, I’ve driven a stick-shift car…successfully. Never thought I’d be able to do that. But when I blew up the engine on my car, I had to learn how to drive Josh’s manual transmission car. It’s actually my preferred method of driving, though I haven’t driven a manual in many years. It’s probably like riding a bike. I could still do it if put behind the wheel of one.
Also, I’ve knit some awesome stuff. I have known how to crochet for most of my life, but knitting always baffled me. My mom had a pair of knitting needles and I just couldn’t comprehend how you work with two needles at the same time. I was so used to crochet which only uses one hook at any given time. But now look at me! The sweater I’m wearing today is one of my favorites that I’ve knit:
I love the layered look, although it really is only one single layer throughout.
And finally, while I could probably think of other things I’ve done that I never thought I could, I’ll conclude with this third thing…going to concerts.
When I was in high school, I heard about awesome concerts that my classmates had attended. I distinctly remember a day when so many of them were complaining about being tired because they had gone to the Aerosmith concert the night before. I never asked my parents to get tickets to a show. I never thought that was something I could do. I thought experiences like that were for other people, not me.
However, I am now living my best life for my teenage self. I’ve seen some great acts that were famous when I was young and I’m about to add one more to my list. I’m not talking about Metallica. The Metallica tickets I bought are mostly for Josh, though I did have a few Metallica songs that I liked from whatever album they came out with when I was somewhere in high school. The band that teenage Sarah would have died to see live is Matchbox 20. Their song, “Push”, had a chokehold on my teen angst heart back then. Actually, it was probably less about the words to the song, and more about how sexy Rob Thomas was doing his little dance to it in the music video.
I heard on the radio earlier this week that they are coming to my area next summer. So, as I did with Metallica, I signed up on their website to get the presale password and I bought two tickets. This time, I’m taking a friend, no solo trip. I’m not taking Josh either. He will probably need a concert break after Metallica in June. Matchbox 20 is coming at the beginning of August. I’ve already invited a good friend, the mother of the young girl who became a cosmetologist who did my hair last year. She was a teacher at the school where I was also a teacher and then the principal. My “mentor” used to tell me I couldn’t be friends with the other teachers. Well, screw that and screw her. This lady is my friend and we are going to have a great time. A great time because I’m spoiled and feel compelled to get the best possible seats I can afford every time I buy tickets to a show.
This is the map of the venue:
The tickets I got are for section 2, row L–in other words, 12 rows back from the front of the stage. Close enough to see Rob Thomas’ sweat. Granted, we’ll be sweating too because it’s an outdoor amphitheater and it’ll be August…in the south. But from the TLC concert last month, I know they have ginormous fans that really do help move the air around.
So, driving a stick-shift, knitting, and going to concerts…may not be everybody’s idea of a good life, but man, it’s on the list for mine!
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