Two Concerts And A Broken Heart

I was given a second chance to see Savage Garden. The question is: Do I take it? What is the answer? It doesn't matter.

• I wasn't sure if the original ticket stubs were going to be accepted for the return concert or not but I decided that I should keep mine handy just incase. I had seperated them from my other concert stuff because they were still soggy from the trip so I wanted them to dry. Maybe they could at least serve as a souviener and reminder... If I want to remember it.

• That is when I realized it-- I couldn't find my ticket stubs! They weren't where I had put them and I couldn't find them anywhere else. I did have my reciept from buying the hat to prove I was there, along with the arm band they gave us to designate those old enough to drink from those who weren't. I should have seen this coming but I wasn't going to get upset because I didn't know if the old stubs would be accepted anyways. Plus, it would be a while before Savage Garden could get back to Camp Lejeune so the stubs would have plenty of time to turn up. (or so I thought)

• I checked the BBS where Darren had mentioned the return concert and the official Savage Garden website a few times to see if a return date had been set. But I didn't see any info. I figured it could be months before Savage Garden could fit Camp Lejeune in to their schedule, again.

• After talking to a Savage Garden fan in the Camp Lejeune area a few days ago I have learned that Savage Garden returned on Friday, July 21st. Because I live over 250 miles from Camp Lejeune I was not aware they had been rescheduled so soon. I thought it would be nearly September before they could come back, certianly not just under a week. So, I missed the concert again. This time because I didn't make it to Camp Lejeune.

• It was disappointing to miss Savage Garden, for the second time, but it was something that I had practice on. With "Murphy's Law" it is obvious that I was simply not meant to see Savage Garden and that is something I have come to accept. Murphy can slow me down but he won't stop me. Darren's lyrics remind me of this-- "Another ditch in the road, you keep moving. Another stop sign, you keep moving on." (Two Beds And A Coffee Machine). Murphy's Law may try to slow me down but I must keep going and continue to resist.

I didn't get to see Savage Garden on their Affirmation World Tour; but I'm sure there was a good reason for it. Perhaps if there is ever a third tour I'll be able to see them then? Until then I have my CDs to listen to and Savage Garden's gift of inspiration to be my guiding force. To all who will see Savage Garden this summer-- Consider yourself blessed for the opportunity to enjoy their music in person. To Savage Garden-- Thanks for music divine and never ceasing to wow us!

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