Dreaming

Abbie and I went to the Who Shot Rock 'N Roll? Photography/Video Exhibition and of course I immediately started dreaming about a) photography and b) being in a band.

I don't know why the stage calls to me like it does (not regular theatre, but MUSICAL theatre or being part of a band), but it does and I'm not really sure what to do about it.

I would love to learn bass guitar but that's a couple hundred for a nice one and even then I'll need a) somewhere to practice and b) some people to practice with and c) the talent to actually write music (or someone else that I'm practicing with to write the music, or co-writing music),

which then throws me into "Well how am I displaying Christ in my songs? Do I have to mention Him or make every song about Him or make Him the theme, or...??????"

AHHHHHHH. I want to tell stories communally. At the deepest part of my heart, that's what I want. I love the thought of telling stories that point people toward Him, and I want to do that with others.

I'm just not sure how to do that yet.

In a rock band? In a TV show? A web-series? A series of books co-written with someone? Graphic novels? WHAT?!

So for now, I came up with a list of things I could do:

1. Take voice lessons (a friend offered, so it's possible)
2. Write a song (this will take lots more work)
3. Film a music video (Stu's agreed so if I write the song and write the music vid, he can film/direct)
4. Do a photography shoot (for an album cover/EP cover/whatever)

This is not to say I'm giving up acting for the chance to chase a wisp of a dream. I just want to include music in what I'm doing with my life and this will help with the acting, since then I will know piano, harp, bass guitar, and hopefully cello. And I'll know how to sing. All of which will look great on an acting resume.

So, there's going to be lots of dancing, singing, and playing music this summer for me.

In between job and trying to play weddings and figuring out family drama.

Oh dear.

What if I turn out to be a huge rock ('cause let's face it, I'm either rock or punk) star?!?!?! What will they say then...

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