40 hours 4 continents

The following was taken from a journal entry written en route from Australia to Germany. Connections included Singapore and London with a brief stay in New York prior to the beginning of the European leg of the tour.

This flight marks the beginning of a long journey. One that will span thousands of miles, nearly 40 hours and from it's inception to curtain call will have trained my feet upon the soil of four of the worlds seven continents. Soil, a term of loose substitution for the sprawling linoleum and conveyer belt walkways of an endless series of international airports. Yes, airports, a reoccurring theme in my life as well as my art. In many ways the airport is the truest touchstone for my existence thus far. At any stage it has been singularly inspiring in it's representation of pause amidst constant motion. Inasmuch it is not a shock the first true song I feel I ever wrote was about an airport. It was also about love and family and a desperation to climb higher, see farther and connect more deeply with one of the few things none of us will ever truly own. The air.

The thin air pressing down and shooting out into ether. When I was about 20 I developed a debilitating fear of flying. Where it came from I have no idea, but it shocked me as well as those who knew me best. For years, primarily in high school, before airports were houses of fear, I would drive my car there, park and file through the security line, just so I could watch the planes come in. Several years later when the fear arose it was like being robbed. Eventually, it grew, until one day it was all consuming. I had a connection in a city I have since forgotten and the perceived brutality of the previous flight buried me in my skull. I surveyed the people boarding, paralyzed and knowing that my time would soon come and that when it did I would not be getting on. The plane pulled away from the gate and as I watched it leave I knew what change was. I learned that the sweetest tastes, quickly and without justice can grow bitter. I was later coached back on a flight by a series of telephone calls to friends. Ironically, one of them was the subject of that very first airport song.

Several months later after falling ill, the plane charged with returning myself and a small group of loved ones back to California, was nearly swallowed up in the skies over Kansas. It was a perfect and unpredicted electrical storm. The kind that always made the most epic summer memories growing up in Ohio. I recall vividly as the drama settled and the wheels finally touched down, that with so much uncertainty ahead of me, one thing would be true forever. I would never again be afraid to fly. Perhaps that is an ironic or at least ignorant statement considering the words and events that inspired it. Still, part of me wants to believe that some things are unwavering, especially as it relates to the demise of fear. Like all good things, as well as bad things, though I suppose there is only fluctuation. Sometimes grand and identifiable, other times ebbing without perception to even the most informed observer. That which is bitter may one day be sweet and that which is sweet may too one day forever change. It is the willingness to acknowledge that change and how it is handled, I suppose, that defines the authenticity of any one life.

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Hi! I'm in the process of creating a post on my blog, Positively Present (http://positivelypresent.typepad.com) about "The Resolution." It's such an amazing song and I found, after giving it some thought, that I relate to it in so many ways. In my post, I include the lyrics to the song and a link to your site. I hope all of my readers will download the song and stop by your site to get some more information. Thanks so much for creating such a positive, inspiring song for me to listen to.

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[["Still, part of me wants to believe that some things are unwavering, especially as it relates to the demise of fear. Like all good things, as well as bad things, though I suppose there is only fluctuation....That which is bitter may one day be sweet and that which is sweet may too one day forever change. It is the willingness to acknowledge that change and how it is handled, I suppose, that defines the authenticity of any one life."]]

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planes

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That old song

is fantastic. "Jamie spent her Christmas at the Airport..." I just love that song. Even more than that, I love your blogs! You always manage to get your feelings across so that we can all understand exactly what you're feeling too. Keep it up, Andrew. Can't wait to see you this summer!

Airports.

I've always loved flying. I can very much relate to Jamie's feeling like airports could let her get away - I've always felt the same about them. I live near one, and love to go watch the planes fly away. I rarely get to go myself, but airports always make me feel like I'm that little bit closer to escaping.

Because I live in Ireland, I'll probably never get to see Jack's play in my home country. My friend just told me tonight he's thinking of bringing his girlfriend to the USA to see Jack's for her 21st birthday.

I have a year out from college coming up.

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Dear Andrew, I don't know if

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In looking around online I came across a lot of information regarding benefits and fund raising that Andrew has done for LLS and the Light the Night program.

My plan is to have an event at a small local venue as a fund raiser. I wanted to share this with Jack's Mannequin as they will be touring in the area later this year. I think it would be a fantastic event to organize and have any or all members of Jack's Mannequin to come to the event and perform a few songs.

If anyone out there can get this to any members of the band that would be really great. I want to do something truly memorable to benefit my local chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

I am from Providence, Rhode Island and I can be reached at sara.day@gmail.com.

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This blog entry makes me think of a trip by ship I took last year with my friends. I was so exited about the trip because a dream would come true…I always wanted to spend a night on a ship and next day get off in another harbor. (…sounds exiting but we are students so we took a cheaper version…a bigger ferryboat to Helsinki and the purpose of this trip was not only Helsinki…) Whatever it was a great evening, we had a lot of fun but then late in the night I hade to make a very embarrassing experience. We rent a very cheap cabin and this cabin was under the parking level for the cars. Of course there was no window and the thought that we are going to sleep under the car level and under the water made me nervous. But nobody else concerned about that. So I tried to convince myself that I exactly know why this ship swims and that there is no reason why this ship should sink from one moment to another. We went to bed and as somebody switched off the light my heart began to beat faster. I kept my eyes close because I didn’t want to face the absolute darkness. I panicked a little bit and I remembered this glowing bracelet we were wearing on the dance floor. I fumbled for it and now I was staring at this faint blue light. Tears filled my eyes and I felt so helpless in this moment because I didn’t know what to do. It was 3 o’clock at morning everybody was tired and almost asleep and I was the one who was so exited about to sleep on a ship. I try to think of other things but it was nearly impossible. There was a fear or a very strong feeling inside of me that refused me to close my eyes and want to make me jump out of this bed and go on deck. I was sure I’ll die this night and this feeling wants me to be on deck if this ship sink and pictures of being trapped in this cabin and die because of the water appeared. I couldn’t resist the urge to be on deck but there was no place to sleep and there was this other strong desire to lay down and close my eyes and sleep. I forced my brain to forget this fear because it was nonsense and I need to sleep. And it’s a really terrible feeling when you are anxious to sleep but for some reasons you can not and it’s even more awfully when keeping you from sleeping comes from yourself. It’s not the same as an annoying sound or something like that. I felt so helpless. To know that I have to sleep another night on this ship (the way back) makes me…I don’t know how to describe… weak, hopples, angry, panic, exhausted, aboulic at the same time? (Sorry English is not my first language.)
Finally I could sleep a little bit with the lights on, but it was a terrible night fighting against the panic and falling asleep while crying. I think my heart beat faster the whole night and I tried to distract me. I had no music with me so I thought of music I had listened to a lot in the past. Among others I came to your album and smiled a little bit when I thought of the lyrics of “the resolution” song. And now every time I hear this song I think about this night. Terrible as it was I would do it again. Standing on deck and feel the night, stars, moon, wind and the dark water was it worth…maybe sleeping under deck feels so trapped because standing on deck feels so free?
I never guessed that sleeping inside this ship would be such a problem. And I was lucky that I had very understanding friends with me (which had to sleep in glare).

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It´s really nice to see that you guys are starting to make shows around the world, so I need to ask you please to come to brazil! I reaaaaaaaaaaaaly want to see you guys and I've already tried once when I was in the states but I couldn't!!!!
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Descriptions and diction

Brace yourselves... here comes my literary remarks...

The first thing Andrew does is describe.

This flight marks the beginning of a long journey. One that will span thousands of miles, nearly 40 hours and from it's inception to curtain call will have trained my feet upon the soil of four of the worlds seven continents.

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that Andrew has a fantastically complex writing form. "...and from it's inception to curtain call..." These first sentences are the incentives that keep me reading.

Right after, he does into his own little definition of soil, leading into the representations of airports. I don't even know how he unintentionally draws his readers in as if he were a novelist.

The thin air pressing down and shooting out into ether.

Imagery. Pure imagery... but I'll stop evalutating there. I'm afraid to go into detail in my own little commentary, because there would be too much positive feedback to this blog.

Summarizing my thoughts... Andrew is an incredible writer. WAIT! Forgot to mention one thing. The ending lines:

That which is bitter may one day be sweet and that which is sweet may too one day forever change. It is the willingness to acknowledge that change and how it is handled, I suppose, that defines the authenticity of any one life.

is applicable to so much more than a fear of flight. This is my own little expression of how I adore this recent blog. I love flying, I love "Bruised," I love the tone and mood of "40 Hours 4 Continents," and, overall, I love the descriptions and diction in this blog.

Sorry for the odd comment. Figured I'd share my thoughts.

I, myself, also, had a fear

I, myself, also, had a fear of heights and flying. I was able to deal with it, but I am always trying to figure out why so many people have this fear. I think it comes down to realizing that you have no power. When you're 10000 feet up and totally dependent on the pilots to get you to safety, you realize that you're powerless. If there's a malfunction mid-flight, there's nothing stopping you from falling to your death. I guess that's something that takes a while to get over. Once you face that reality, flying honestly becomes a lot easier.

How Ironic

Andrew, This is ironic and makes me giggle a little inside. I geuss I will need to get over my fear of flying soon....

enjoying the ride...

My dad hated flying... so we drove everywhere. We would drive up to 24 hours from eastern Illinois to upstate New York, Washington DC, or Florida for family vacations. One November weekend of my sophomore year of high school he drove my sister and I 12 hours to Brockport, NY for a Something Corporate concert and drove us back to for school on Monday. I will never forget that trip.

I believe some music just sounds so much better while driving. I really only listen to music while driving anymore... and can't get used to an iPod no matter how hard I try.

All this said, I have flown very little (twice that I can remember). I will be going to Rome this fall for a study abroad program, and am extremely afraid to be flying overseas. The flight is months away, but even thinking about it now gets me so worked up and gives me anxiety.

This summer, I will be driving to Milwaukee and Minneapolis to see Jack's Mannequin to soothe my soul prior to the flight.

I used to love getting on the

I used to love getting on the plane when I was little because I would get toys to play with and some times I was able to see the pilots in action which was a great experience when you are little. Sleeping was definitely not a problem at all. As I grew older the reality hit me and I was now conscious that I was flying very high and that in any moment we could stop existing if something goes wrong. I stopped sleeping on the planes for fear and the only thing that kept me company was the screens on the plane and music. Even when the fear of flying is still alive inside my self, I was able to discover my love for the country I am now living.

I came to realize that the fear I feel every time I am on the plane and those sleepless nights/days are definitely worth it only because it always takes me to the ones I love and the countries I love.

I feel your pain.

I'm always embarrassed over my insane fear of flying. I quite literally pop a prescription pill, clutch my tiny stuffed burro and armadillo (hiding from the view of others, of course... I am in my mid twenties after all. I told you: embarrassing), and try to fixate on the SkyMall catalog in front of me (by the way, I most definitely want the Progression Wake Up Clock). Doesn't always work though, and I'm usually on the verge of a panic attack before the medicine kicks in and makes me fall asleep. Knowing what it's like to have a fear of flying, I'm happy that you were able to get over the fear.

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Thanks

I feel like I should be paying you for therapy or something... :)

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A few weeks ago I went to Schiphol, the largest of Dutch airports, with a friend to see the planes take off. I'm obsessed with airplanes for they symbolize freedom; the ability to go to any place on this earth. I have never flown yet but I can't wait. I actually thought I wouldn't have a choice. I thought that maybe, just maybe, my first flight ever would be one to the USA to see Jacks play; but then airplanes brought Jack's to Europe. I seriously love airplanes. Thank you, airplanes.