I had this whole post planned out in my head waxing analytical and poetic about the state of my brain when it comes to making decisions and blah, blah, blah. Then it got really long and drawn-out and it missed the point entirely of what I really wanted to say.
I had a pipe dream about a road trip. Then I got nudged by a couple of completely fantastic friends about said pipe dream. And my brain went into overdrive and when Bob got home from work (on a Saturday…Boo and Hiss for the busy season) I asked him a COMPLETELY INSANE QUESTION.
And now the pipe dream is no longer a pipe dream.
It’s a plan of action.
Bob and I are going to Denver in September.
We’re going to spend our anniversary (THREE YEARS…whaaaaaaat?) at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with some little known music acts by the names of Train, Andy Grammer, and Mat Kearney.
Because the combination of TRAIN (my absolute FAVORITE band) and ANDY GRAMMER (the current object of my musical obsession) proved to be too much of a draw for my COMPLETELY INSANE self. And we’re road-tripping 900-some miles to go see this show. Mat Kearney is just an added bonus as he has a place in my musical heart as well.
This will be the first ever vacation/road trip/whatever Bob and I have taken together.
We bought concert tickets. We have a place to stay lined up (because Jenn is awesome). Everything else is up in the air. We have a lot of details to figure out. When we’re leaving. When we’re coming home. Whether or not we’ll trek down to Colorado Springs to see my aunt and uncle. What to pack. What not to pack. And whether or not I have completely lost my mind once and for all. (I totally already know the answer to that one. Yes. Yes I have.) I need to make lists. I need to look up directions (as back up for the GPS). I need to curb the daily (hourly?) panic attacks of HOLY CHRIST ON A BIKE AND HELEN’S HANDBASKET WE’RE ACTUALLY DOING THIS.
Despite the panic though, I am stupidly excited. And so is Bob. Because DUDE, we’re DOING THIS.
In the meantime, I listen to music.
And hit play again on my new theme song.
Because Andy Grammer knows what’s up.
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And maybe I should care more about safety
But I can’t ignore or betray these voices singing
You can do this, you can do this
You are not a lunatic
Crazy would be changing your mind
You can do this, you can do this
You are not a lunatic
Crazy would be leaving it behind
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Lunatic Andy Grammer |
Just wanted to say that I’m stupidly excited for you. Have fun!