Our way back home was great too. Again we were listening to Richie’s new album on a constant repeat. But my friend also played some of the songs he recorded with his other band on the stereo. Very good piece of music and it made me proud I had a chance to play with him at some point of my life. Same goes for my other friend. This trip would have never been this awesome without my companions. This was my dream team for this trip. My lovely wife and two of my closest friends that feel music exactly the same way as I do. For all of us music is about emotions. Not about knowledge, not about craft. You have to feel it, not only hear it. You have to let it in to your heart, not only to your ears. The bond between us is like the one between Jon and Richie and I don’t exaggerate on this one. It was amazing to experience all that with them. I was thinking about going to London too, in the last minute but I thought that nothing in the world would ever top our Berlin trip. I’d have to go to London only by myself and it would not be the same, even if he sang SYG for me there, which now we know didn’t happen. So I guess this whole trip was destined for us and we had not only a chance to be at the best show of the tour, but also with the best people on earth.
And once again I just would like to underline the importance of Nick in all this. I have to tell you that I am impressed with his working ethics and life ethics to be honest. It was an honour to meet him. He was doing far more than what he had to. Come on, he is a tour manager and he doesn’t have to take care about things getting signed by Richie, yet it was him that walked down to fans several times to pick things up, bring to Richie and make their dreams come true. He is one of the nicest man I have ever met and you could see in his eyes he is a very humble and modest man, always willing to help anyone in need. And he’s a great family guy that is proud the most of his little son, and mentioned him several times on Twitter. When you have someone like him taking care of your tour, nothing can go wrong. Kudos to Nick for all his work and dedication. For sure, he’s the star behind the curtain, an unsung here I might say. Hats off to him.
But I saved the best for last for you. We got home after midnight. All the way I was thinking how incredible that whole trip. My friend got his dream and now has an autographed guitar, and I finally passed my review to someone who should bring it to the person it was intended to. But I couldn’t be so sure whether he actually gave that book to Richie or not, just as I am not sure whether Obie passed my letter to Jon at O2 or not, even though he promised to do so. I truly believed and kept the faith in Nick, his eyes were so honest I would never accuse him of lying to me. But as soon as we got home I just wanted to send Nick a photo that I have taken with him and thank him once again for the meeting and will to help. It was about 1am already but I tweeted him and in fact that was the first photo I sent on Twitter so I was not sure whether I did it right or not. And then only an hour later, as I was checking the videos I took , the photos my friends took………..he replied:
https://twitter.com/NickRLight/statu...35383980994560
https://twitter.com/NickRLight/statu...50886371835904
I am not ashamed to say it. I couldn’t stop crying for over 15 minutes. Happy tears and that inner feeling that I can move mountains. I am so happy that I was able to thank him personally and show my gratitude, that he can read it anytime he wants. Nothing more, just a THANK YOU. Still it’s nothing compared to what their music has given me, but I think that especially artists enjoy those moments when someone appreciates their work and creativity. It’s always good to know that something you have done makes someone else happy. It’s always great to give back love when you receive it too. Things so simple, that don’t cost you a thing, but that are far more valuable than any material goods. I am glad I could share my heart and soul with him, just as he shares his with me.
Once again in my life, I have proved myself that there is no such thing as “impossible”. Anything is possible. Any dream is within our reach. No matter how far you reach, don’t give up. Look up for the sky or higher. And don’t be afraid to lose. Dare to fail. That’s the only way to success. MJ said in one of his Nike commercials: ““I’ve failed over, and over, and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”. Keep that thought in your mind and learn from those who made it big. And most importantly Keep The Faith and believe in your victory. If you won’t, no one else will. You’re the only person that might stop you from your dreams.
So what’s next? I think I will meet him someday. I hoped it will happen in Berlin, but can’t really complain it hasn’t. I think I was blessed enough during this trip. And when the right moment comes, I am sure I will meet him. Step by step, and I will do it…..
I was wondering how should I finish this whole story and again life itself gave me the answer today. I follow Paulo Coelho on Twitter too, and here’s what he posted in the afternoon…….
http://youtu.be/WwxuTPdzkTQ
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