I went downtown tonight with some girls for a CD release show. Halfway through the set I noticed a girl standing off the stage a bit holding a stack of cds. She was not only gleaming with happiness but she looked proud. There was nothing that made me doubt she was with the band. Throughout the rest of the night, my Sophomore and Junior years played through my head. I spent many nights of my life not doing homework or hanging out with friends like a normal high school girl would do. I spent my nights booking, organizing, or being at shows. I was that girl gleaming with happiness and pride for what I had accomplished or what the musicians were doing. Sometimes I regret spending so much time in that warped world of the music industry. But other days I miss it more than anything else I’ve ever had in my life. Tonight was interesting. For the first time, I really missed the music industry. I missed the thrill and excitement of shows and the pride that goes along with that.