Tom Petty is a pretty cool guy. I always find myself humming his songs, or quoting his lyrics.. hence the title. The words to his songs aren't just run-of-the-mill lyrics. They always mean something, or have double meanings, or have cool back stories. I love looking into them and learning more about them.
That's the kind of music I like. The kind that makes you think.
That's the kind of music I want to create.
Today was not a diamond day, it was a rock. I woke up at 3 am sick as a dog. I was so cold I couldn't get warm and I had a fever, plus a headache, and all that other good stuff that comes with having the flu. It gave me a lot of time to reminisce on my time in Nashville. It seems like that was the highlight of my life so far.
There I was, laying on the couch with a thermometer in my mouth, a glass of ginger ale by my side, and a notebook for writing my thoughts. I found myself writing about how much I miss Nashville and all that came with it. The music was amazing, the experience was unforgettable, but the people left such big impacts on me. They taught me so much about music and the business of it all, I wish I could talk to them and ask them questions forever and ever. I left that city nothing other than immensely grateful and hugely inspired.
But then there's reality.
It waits just around the corner to slap you in the face.
And slap me in the face it did. I came back home to bank account notices, college letters, and a house to clean before thanksgiving. (woohoooooooooo)
Being back home isn't all that bad though.. I get to see my dad now, which I love! He's just the best dude ever. I love him :) (insert that red heart emoji that every teenage girl uses)
I also get to eat snacks out of the pantry whenever I want! Because a hotel doesn't have a pantry, or snacks, so this is awesome! I get to sleep in my own bed... and take showers in my own shower... and drive my own car. I have my old life back! But hopefully it doesn't stay so plain-Jane for long.
I give voice lessons to these two little girls who are the cutest most wonderful little things in the world. I love every second I spend with them. It's also pretty cool to share what I love most, and be able to teach it to someone who looks up to me and aspires to be like me someday. Their mom told me that the youngest of the two had to make a poster for school on what they are most thankful for, and she put a picture of a piano and said she was thankful for "the piano and Maddie Consoer". That honestly made my week. Those girls, and that whole family, is soo sweet. I just love it.
I also have this "wall of goals" now in my room. It's pretty cool. I took notecards and made a giant time line all across my wall. Starting with this month, and going all the way through to next year. It has short-term and long-term goals that I can keep track of so I can keep my eyes on what's really important. Of course most of those goals are music oriented, but some of them are just for fun. Like for instance, I have one under December that says "read 5 more books by Christmas" and another that goes into next year says "learn a new language". I love those. It's something new and exciting, yet it's broadening my views on things and making me smarter. I once told my dad that I wanted to be the smartest woman in the world. He told me, "well go and do it!" So that's what I'm going to do! Make amazing music and become insanely smart! So pretty much, take over the world.
Just kidding!!
So when I think about it, today really wasn't a rock at all. I had the chance to reflect, and in turn I become so much more thankful for the things God has blessed me with.
Looking towards the future, all I see is good things.
And that makes me extremely happy.
I am more focused on my music now than I ever have before. Nothing on this planet makes me happier than my music does. I'm so grateful to be able to share that with you and let people in on my little piece of happiness.
Love you all so much..
-Madeline
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