All of that aside, I’m looking forward to the trip. I really do feel as though I need a long breather in order to clear my head. I don’t plan to check Facebook (much), I don’t plan to tweet (much), and I don’t plan to blog (no really, I don’t!!!). What’s even more shocking is that while I’m gone, I don’t plan to listen to Duran Duran. *gasp* (It is true!) Every now and then I take a Duran break. While that might be sacrilege to most of you, I find that I need that break sometimes, if for no other reason to than to truly appreciate their music when I come back. I think it is sometimes a matter of just keeping it all feeling fresh. Right about now it is getting to the point where their music is becoming more about background noise (apologies to the band!) than it is about appreciating their art, so I know it’s time.
I hate to say it, but I would expect the band is getting to that point as well. They still have a month of touring ahead, and I am hoping for some fantastic shows here in the states, but the road has been long and I’ll bet they are anticipating a wonderful break before they begin the process of writing and recording next year. While on one hand it is tough to imagine that we’ve nearly come to the end of an album cycle once again, I don’t think I’m alone when I say that for all the good this album has brought to the fan community (I think it has helped to breathe new life into a community that I felt was dwindling rapidly.), it was not without difficulty. Of course as I type that, I’m also thinking that when I play All You Need is Now, it still feels new to me. (background noise-ish at times…but new background noise!)
By the time I get back, the band will already be halfway through their month of dates in the US. When I leave to see the band in Biloxi, Atlanta, Durham and Portsmouth, it will be bittersweet. I am looking forward to seeing them again and I welcome the hours that I’ll spend dancing and singing along like we’re old friends. I’ll also be sad when it’s over, because I will know that it will be quite some time before we’re all together once again.
Breaks are good though. They keep us all fresh, healthy and appreciative of one another. So with that, I’m off to get ready for my own break. I trust you all will be fine without me and in Amanda’s capable hands – and if you really miss me, you can find me on Facebook or Twitter, although I won’t be checking (much). 😀 (typed like the true social media addict I really am….)
-R
