What we do for Fun.
Alice, Laurie, Raymond
When Jena and Ryan introduced me to Rock Band, I wouldn’t go near any of the instruments. You see being a perfectionist and an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) means not wanting to make any mistakes or a fool out of yourself. But one night while Caleb was visiting, I mustered up the courage to sing, then try the drums, the bass and the guitar. Its awkward at first, but worse if you allow yourself to start judging yourself and most of the others are concentrating on their own beats so much that they barely notice if you make a thousand mistakes and in a way it’s okay if you get booted, because they can show their serious moves and save you.
Somehow working through your insecurities and rockin the bass gives you a sense of accomplishment. When everything else seems like heavy metal, gathering with really good people and channeling the performer in you is really just plain old fun.
