The story is not a sad one, but told many times.....

So that was my story, or rather the part I have managed to write down yet. The last part, Stirling, Scotland is soon to come. I hope you managed to read it all, and that you found it inspiring, especially if you haven't been as fortunate as I have. My story is the best proof that you can actually achieve quite a lot, as long as you have good friends, a little courage and lots of luck. And keep the faith. I wonder if I ever get the chance to see R.E.M. again, I most certainly hope so.

If you are a true fan like myself, you will understand why I consider the last year to be the best for me so far. At the end of the day, R.E.M. is just a rock band, but that can be said of every single thing a person claims is important. Music can change a person's life, and so can a book, a painting or a movie too. And music was what did it for me. It's up to every individual to find out what is important to them, and just walk unafraid.

So when someone says to me that I am out of my mind for spending so much time and money on a rock band, I just ask them "Well, what is important to you, then?". If they can't come up with an answer, I feel sorry for them. Because a life without a passion, that must be boring.

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"Live your life filled with joy and wonder."

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