So I am remembering being 16

So I am super stoked lately because anyone that knows me knows that I was, am, and always will be a huge fan of the band Five Iron Frenzy.

So When I found out that they were coming out with a DVD that spanned their entire career I got really excited and started to remember all the fun times that I had when I was younger and playing in a ska band (no matter how bad we were, I still loved it) Thus the reason I gave my blog the address Shoe Box Mafia.  Anyways, I was drawn to a memory I had of my friend James. 

The first show that we ever had was at a local church with whom I felt were awesome bands, and I wanted to make sure that we were the best band there.  Well, we got up on stage and played our hearts out and I am sure (very sure) that we sounded aweful.  But that is not what embarassed me.  What embarassed me was the fact that James was wearing a beanie and in my mind looked totally stupid (I still hate that beanie)  But I had let it get in the way of remembering what was really important. 

James is most definately the best friend that a person could ever have and I am blessed to call him my friend.  But for a split second I let a stupid beanie get in the way of what was really important.

I guess that is what being 16 is all about...you sweat the small stuff then, so you can realize what is really important later..

Anyways....I look forward to the new Five Iron Frenzy DVD and I look forward to heading back to Santa Rosa and seeing James and all my other friends soon