Rediscovered

While doing my music challenge assignment I broke out all the old CD's that have been living, dormant, in Chris' office, my drawer, the glove compartment, etc. and gave them the first listen, in some cases, years. Death Cab for Cutie, Get Up Kids, Ryan Adams, Saves the Day, and Heather Nova all graced my car stereo and I, with eager ears, welcomed each nostalgic note. I was surprised by my past favorites that no longer held much appeal to me and that some music I had hastily tossed aside now held new interest. I used to listen to Saves the Day 'Requiem' over and over and over and now, 7 years later, I could barely make it through the end of each track. Nickel Creek's sophomore effort, 'This Side', however, hasn't left my player in two weeks, the title track of the record taking up 90% of the play-time, when, 5 years ago when it came out, I barely listened to it at all.
I always say that I hate change. It is hard for me to welcome something out of my comfort zone. But, as I look back at my life, and not just the soundtrack of it, I am glad that I have changed. In fact, I think it is important that we do. Stagnant waters are never healthy. Who knows? Maybe in five years I will trade in my Nickel Creek for 50 cent. Maybe not.