I just faced a lifelong fear...

[chaska]

Aren't ya proud of me?

[LisaLynne]

1. Totally proud.

Can you share what it was? Because I'm nosy.

[HEyHEY]

2. Drank battery acid?

[chaska]

5. That's re-volting...

Almost as bad as my response.

[chaska]

6. Okay, I'll tell ya's.

You'll hate me, but....

[caty]

3. Good for you.

Do you think that facing this fear will help you face it again in the future?

[elshiva]

4. You finally trashed Tokyo again, after all these years!

:hug: That takes guts!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

7. Killed a spider, huh?

Yes, quite proud. I can't do that.

[SofaKingLiberal]

8. What?

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:shrug:

[chaska]

9. Well, it was just baby steps, but (the story below)...

Not much of a story but here goes.

I have played guitar all my life and I'm damn good at it. I have played professionally, won various competitions, yadda yadda. But I was always terribly afraid to go for it in a big way. I've tried every possible career along the way and pretty much failed at everything. Well, I've reached my absolute bottom. I decided it was time to face this.

I just wrote to a famous musician whom I respect greatly and asked to meet with him for an evaluation of my compositions and general playing abilities in hopes that it could lead to a gig on "the world stage".

It's a long shot, but it's a step in the right direction. I'm as good as any of these guys "my hero" plays with. I deserve my shot.

I hope you will all wish me well.

...and not trash my fragile ego. :(

[laheina]

10. That's awesome!

I am totally a big chicken, so I respect the fact that you took a chance like that.

You can't get the big rewards without the big risks (or something like that.)

:headbang:

[chaska]

11. Thanks, but I really have no choice. It's this or just go ahead & freakin

die.

And this famous musician (drummer) is older now and not running in Britney-like circles, so it's very likely that I will get to meet with him. We live in the same city too.

[Sheri]

14. That is truly awesome.

I don't think I could choose to make myself that vulnerable. On the other hand, were I in your shoes I might. I still admire your courage. Hope you get a good reply!

[chaska]

12. I have to go now. Good night DU. Smooches.

[Bullwinkle925]

13. Wishing you the best of luck.

Congratulations on taking the leap!!



:toast:

[u4ic]

15. Good luck to you, chaska!

Sending you light for luck...:hug: