~:[CH8 - Day 125]:~ The World's Your Stage

~:[CH8 - Day 125]:~ The World's Your Stage

It was quite a taxing day. After editing photos all evening. I woke up, finished some work, then headed back out to Simi Valley to see the Celtic Women perform. I didn't realize how far it would be, thus, I actually had to leave early to make it back to Pasadena. I was sad to leave since they were great performers, however, sometimes schedules just don't work out as they should. I finished the evening at the BTS concert, as I was able to sit and enjoy with members of the army themselves. My "kpop" group is and will always be Day6, but I did want to experience what it was like to be among the BTS-crazed fans and it was definitely as expected, I left deaf in one ear, but appreciating the fandom. As they closed out the night, they each had their moments to share their thoughts and it was quite touching. RM once again brought a message that was deep saying that while the fans were their army, they were also the army of the fans. As you think about it more, it is quite true. We revere performers, athletes, and other entertainers, however, without the fans, they wouldn't be the people they are. Each and every day, we actually all have the opportunity to be center stage in our play known as life. Shakespeare noted that we all have our entrances and exits and everything in between is our performance. We seem to look towards these people with envy, but do not realize that every day, we have our own audience watching. We have the opportunity to perform, but is it an act that others can respect? While we don't want to be who others want us to be, we also ensure that we do the things we want in a respectable way, knowing the influence we have when we are "center stage." The fans left to the long lines for the shuttle and traffic for the lots, however, aside from BTS music that would continue to blast on their radios and their minds all night, I know that this will be an experience that will resonate with the Army. They truly are spectacular performers with a stage show that is made to WOW us all, just like we have the opportunity to do each and every day of our lives.