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Magical Moment 492, "Love/Hate"

Last night, I experienced the very epitome of my love/hate relationship with New York City:

A paying gig! = Love
In Brooklyn = Hate (it's not a bad place, just far away)
Three hour set = Love
Crawling through traffic at snail pace = HATE!

It was an uncharacteristically slow night at this small, Caribbean restaurant where I was invited to play for "Jazz Night." I still gave it everything I had though. And my favorite patrons of the evening were 2 young sisters, whose eyes I felt on me with each song I played. I got the sense that one of the sisters wanted to approach and talk to me. I tried to seem as friendly as possible so that she would have the courage to, but she never did. I was beyond flattered however, when each adorable girl took turns putting a tip into my jar. I gave them the very best smile I could and played my hardest until they left. 

Love.




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Eddie said…
I'm sorry I couldn't be there. I bet it was great. I'll be there at the next one.
June 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM
Birdie said…
I always feel nervous going up to musicians. I finally got brave once and the guy was quite rude so I have not done it since. I will try again! :-)
June 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
"...whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." Even if no one else hears or sees, He does. I wish the girls had gotten up their courage to talk with you, but I'm sure your smile was appreciated.
June 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Elizabeth Grimes said…
Texwisgirl, glad it made you smile.

Eddie, I'll hold you to that.

Birdie, That's sad that he was rude! Give it another shot next time. :)

Linda, yes, thank you for quoting that verse. I have to remind myself of that.
June 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Deborah said…
How wonderful :o)
June 12, 2011 at 4:18 AM
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