First let us discuss the characteristics of a "rocker," or more specifically the lead singer of a band because we all know that they are the face of the band. You may be the best drummer of the hottest rock band, but you won't get anywhere if you're not the face. Just ask Dave Grohl, he knows what I'm talking about. Lead singers generally have the gift of lyric-writing. Words flow from brain to paper, from paper to microphone to intertwine with the music emminating from the instruments involved. Listen to your favorite song, listen to the words, then listen to the music. The music cushions those words to create ambiance. It's beautiful isn't it?
Okay, so rockers=writers. Ta da! Why I'm a Rockstar in my own right! So, now you're probably thinking, all writers are rockstars?!?!? Not quite!
Now imagine the lives of the members of your favorite band or go to the next local band's show and check out how those guys (or gals, I'm not discriminating) party. They drink lots of beer, some of them do drugs, and they get lots of attention from the opposite sex. Admittedly, this type of behavior can be seen at any bar, but there is something just so attractive about a person who can get in front of an audience, display their musical talents and demonstrate their raw emotions. We're getting closer to why I am a Rockstar.
I love to go out with my friends, I like to drink beer...not in massive amounts, but enough. I don't do drugs, but I am highly attractive to the opposite sex!!! :) Where are the smileys when I need them? So on the surface I am a free wheeling spirit, but deep down I have these emotions that I am not afraid to address in a public arena. This is a public blog and anybody can read it. Judge me, hate me for what I write, I just don't care. It's very easy to just turn it off and surf to the next web page.
There are also new definitions for Rockstars these days. I've been looking for a new job and many times ads are searching for the "Rock Star" of advertising, accounting, whatever. Basically, they are looking for the best of the best. Instead of describing the ideal candidate, they are letting the person interested in the job sell themselves. May the most qualified person win, but we're not going to say what it is that we think is the most qualified. It's a tricky situation, but when the economy is rough, employers need to find somebody who fits what they need without explaining it word for word. It's so easy to read a job description and then match up your qualifications. So, I say KUDOS to employers.
So I know now that when I find the right job for me, it will be because the employer KNOWS that I'm a Rockstar. What's even more comforting is knowing that I am the Best at whatever I put my mind to, so therefore I know I'll find the right job. Take it or leave it, this is what you get. I AM a ROCKSTAR!
And Rockstars are trendsetters, and I know for a FACT that I set trends. Those trends are mainly at my job, but I at least set them. For example: I've always been one to say "It's Beer Thirty" when it's time to do some beer drinkin'. And now it's taken on a life of its own at work. Smoke breaks are now called "Type of brand you smoke"-Thirty. Ie: It's Virginia Thirty or Marlboro Thirty. Break time is called "Break Thirty." And I don't say Thank you or Thanks anymore, I say Spank you and Spanks to the point that some of my regular customers say it too. It's great, we're spanking each other all day. And also I am the Captain at work, or Cap't Coco, but usually just plain Coco.
I understand that these are really goofy trends to set, but they are what they are. I'm a nerd and the things that come out of my mouth sometimes are just plain ridiculous. Maybe I'll start some kind of wardrobe trend this week, but I find those harder to sustain. Being that I'm a Pirate as well, maybe I'll start wearing my eye patch on a regular basis!
I hope you all enjoyed this one because I sure did have fun writing it.
Talk to you all soon....ARGH!!!! The Rockstar-Pirate was here!
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