some observations from a new guy

ok, some recent thoughts
well, i went to my first venue since moving here to portland a few weeks ago. i was alone as i am generally going to see bands play. no biggie. but, with that comes the usual where do i stand? am i in that guys way? what the hell is he/she thinking? ...that kind of stuff.

i arrived at this particular venue and being used to having to drive at least an hour and a half, i got there about an hour before i should have. i ordered a coke and sat down. these are some observations i made while waiting.....

"i have come alone and sat myself in the largest booth i can find. I am a seat glutton."
-(what is funny is that the place became packed and not one person sat by me. ha. i guess we all get uncomfortable with our space.)

"I think that some people hide behind their beards. i never was good at growing facial hair. left me without a choice."

"first impressions are everything. honestly, first impressions are usually bullshit."

"interesting, i always feel out of place no matter how many of these things i attend. like i am out of rotation with the rest of the world. like i am one and they are many. in actuality, i think everyone here may feel this way. maybe why we all keep to ourselves . socializing is a funny thing. we are funny people.

finally, i realized that being close to what you love is not nearly the same as doing what you love.

great show, great venue, cool people. good night.

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