Maybe this is a bit on the dramatic side for the start of the year, but I recently had a major falling out that I thought would never occur. You would honestly think some relationships can weather any storm, but its even worse when it wasn’t any singular thing that led to the parting ways. No huge argument, blow up, thrown plate or nothin. Just a gradual fade away that you don’t realize till one of your lifes loves is far into the sunset.
And the worst part…. The very worst part of all this drama… is that its not a person, an artist or place I’ve fallen out of love with and am feeling this melancholy for…. Its just a guitar pick…
Yep. A simple guitar pick. The guitar pick that I’ve been playing for over 6 years now, but still just a guitar pick. Just last week I came to the realization that I don’t like playing with this type of pick anymore. I had moved onto another style. I have easily put in $100 into this type of pick in the last decade. It has never failed me. Always been by my side from show to show. But I just found I couldn’t create the music that was calling to me anymore through it. It wasn’t the tool for the job anymore. Though I will always have it in my guitar case (and not a few forgotten pockets) I do mourn for this trusty tool that has always seen me through, but that I have developed past.
Maybe a bit dramatic…. but its good to show appreciation to those who have influenced you so much. Even if it is just a $5 guitar pick.
