I settled into a hotel here in Tampa. My boat leaves tomorrow. I had to go to the lobby and print some bag tags. I began taking to the girl that helped me. She was asking about my flight and I explained to her that I had to drive the 650 miles because the ice storm cancelled my flight. She was telling me about traveling to New York and France and how she encountered weather.
The business center printer didn’t work so she had me email the hotel desk and she printed it for me.
While I was waiting she asked if this was my first cruise. I told her that I have been working with a travel agent trying to figure out which cruise line we want to work with to do some shows they we can sell packages for. She wanted to know what kind of music.
I should have just explained that and walked away. But, I don’t get to interact with someone like that much so I began to explain the music. I wanted her to know that I’m really into sharing my heart and a lot of what I learned growing up ends up in my lyrics. Sometimes you could say my songs are the good things from lessons learned in the Bible. Sometimes it’s about love. Sometimes it’s about doing good or something wise I learned from my grandad.
This is where I think I out stayed my welcome.
I said, I just believe people need compassion. They need to know someone is in their corner. Like, what if the only reason I was able to be booked here at this exact moment not knowing what you have been thru to just say - it’s gonna be okay, you are gonna make it - don’t give up.
It looked like she got emotional then extended her hand for a handshake and said - I hope you have a good night and it was nice to meet you.
So, I just walked away.
Why do I feel like I overstepped? Now, I’ll lay here all night trying to figure that out and will never know. She probably thinks I’m the biggest weirdo she’s ever met.
This is why I should just write and sing my songs and leave people alone.
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