Wonderstruck

Tuesday night, a little part of me was satisfied, completed, fulfilled as I sat in a stadium and watched one of my favourite bands of all time perform a sold out, incredible show. 

You'd think after more than 30 years in the business, Fleetwood Mac would be tired, but this show was incredible. Just like thousands of women in the 70's, with their bell-bottomed jeans and long wavy hair blowing in the breeze, that night we all fell in love with Lindsay Buckingham and swooned over the goddess that is Stevie Nicks. Even all of these years later, through all of the Fleetwood Mac drama, despite all of the rumours we've heard, these two still create magic when their voices hit the mic. 

Growing up in a family where my mom played the guitar and my dad often called us into a room to listen to song lyrics, I've always really appreciated music. And even though I've only been to a handful of shows, the feeling that washes over me when I'm listening to amazing live music is almost euphoric. When the first couple notes of a song ring out and you realize they're about to play your song, the one you've been waiting for, praying would be on the set list. And you link arms with your girlfriends and clasp their hands and sway to the music and sing your little heart out. 

With every song that played, my sister, who is a HUGE music lover, got more and more excited. "We're probably NEVER going to hear this song live again!" she would yell, her eyes twinkling. And she's right. The chances of Fleetwood Mac going on tour again after this, let alone us scoring tickets again, is slim.  

With all of the scary, nasty, unpleasant things we deal with in our lives, taking the night to tune out and listen to some incredible music was the perfect way to spend a Tuesday night. I kept thinking about how lucky we are to be able to experience it. As I stood there swaying to the music with three of the best people I know, I was complete. Two days later, I feel like I'm still buzzing off of the experience. 

Totally awestruck by Stevie Nicks' beauty. Amazed that Mick Fleetwood and Johnny McVie can still rock out like they did. Crushing on Lindsay Buckingham like nobody's biznatch. But more than anything, so grateful for the beautiful evening shared with a few of my very favourite soul sisters.