Every picture tells a story

[WalshFan88]

I was going to say the same thing BF.
I like your shirt Austin. And it looks peaceful there. The sky looks so blue. Is that near your home?

Thanks. Yep - it's out in the country near where I live.

[Houston Baby]

Cool! If there was a place like that near me I would probably spend a lot of time there. I could do a lot of reading, daydreaming and listening to music there. We have beautiful parks here but they are not that peaceful.

[Brooklyn Roads]

Cool picture, Austin! I agree, beautiful setting and cool T-shirt!!

[WalshFan88]

Cool! If there was a place like that near me I would probably spend a lot of time there. I could do a lot of reading, daydreaming and listening to music there. We have beautiful parks here but they are not that peaceful.

It's nice out here but it is in the middle of nowhere (which I personally like - not that I'm antisocial but I'm definitely an introvert) and is also redneck country. So if you can get past that, it's not a bad place to be. Great for listening to music or playing music. Been lots of times I've played acoustic guitar around a fire. Any classic country song will work for these people. Everything from Johnny Cash to Dwight Yoakam!!! LOL.

I was forced into country music when I started playing because that's what all of the local musicians played - before I ever joined a band I played with a bluegrass group every Saturday sitting in a circle. I'd tolerate that music and they let me do a few 3 chord rock n' roll songs now and again (Mary Jane's Last Dance was one that got played a lot). But I have to give them most of the credit, as they got me to the point where I could play in front of others and in time and also singing harmony.

[WalshFan88]

Cool picture, Austin! I agree, beautiful setting and cool T-shirt!!

Thanks!

[Houston Baby]

Very interesting Austin. You have mentioned before that you were an introvert so I wondered how you could play in front of people. But then again when you love something you can do anything and I know you love music and playing the guitar.
Thanks for sharing.

[WalshFan88]

Very interesting Austin. You have mentioned before that you were an introvert so I wondered how you could play in front of people. But then again when you love something you can do anything and I know you love music and playing the guitar.
Thanks for sharing.

For me, when I pick up a guitar all of the people disappear and all of my social anxieties fade. It's like they aren't even there. I only care about playing and listening to the drummer to keep in time. It's one area I have a lot of confidence in so I'm able to be in front of people with no problem. Hope that explains it better.

[sodascouts]

Great photo, Austin!

[MaryCalifornia]

Good for you, Austin. I have learned (b/c of my son) that being an introvert is not the same thing as being shy or lacking confidence or being antisocial. A great example is that an introvert has no problem speaking or performing in front of a large crowd. However, when the speech or performance is finished, the introvert will go outside to walk around alone, but an extrovert will mingle with the crowd, chatting with people. Introverts do not do small talk.

[DJ]

This is a picture of the University clock tower where I live....