Young Pretty: Part Six

Unfortunately, the fall out with Irene caused the friends that she invited me to hang out with, to indiscriminately ostracize me, though I have contacted them multiple times, just wanting to hang out, find out what they've been up to, et cetera, has never been reached with a response. I tried to call/text Irene some months ago, and her number changed; I was unaware. I've reached Fred for comment on the coldness, he attributes it to it being a long time since i've had contact.

It very well could be, I pray that's what it is.

It would mean that my friendships with them were based on something solid, because they liked me, not just because I was Irene's friend.

Wouldn't it be nice.

Anyhow,

Scott, an amazing friend, suggested to tackle Young Pretty and record it.

I went--whoa.

I still hadn't figured out everything, but enough was figured out to go ahead and mark a few days to record the material.

We had a session at his house where I performed the entirety of the Work solely with piano and voice. It's rough, but it was enough.

We bounced ideas amidst different arrangements, etc.

Listened to each other's 'idea music'

Flight Crew received a monthly residency at 'The Cat Club'

I received an invitation to hang out with Irene's friends. I went, and found out that it was really a

-plan-irene's-wedding-party

Irene got engaged.

I hadn't known because those friends celebrated her getting engaged the night before.

and I wasn't invited.

Irene when she saw me, hugged me, showed me the diamond, told her story, and left me most surprised. I left that evening feeling most strange.

I improved my vocal technique.

I wrote new songs, none of which are on Young Pretty.

but the summer came soon enough.

Unfortunately, I overheated my car.

Unfortunately, I flipped over my father's car.

I enjoyed seeing Irene get married and the reception that followed

from my laptop on facebook.

Perhaps I will never receive the closure regarding Irene, her friends, and why and how it turned out, but there is certainly closure with a marriage license.

'Looking Back' certainly took its cue from this.

I have sent the lyrics of all of 'Young Pretty' to 'Young Pretty'

I'm not sure what she thinks, but I am aware that she does know how I feel.

My time with Irene allowed me to fill the gaps of emotions, experiences required for

my concept of 'young pretty'

Chronicling the feelings felt over the course of pursuing a relationship, and grappling with how to move on, move forward and the realities of when that other person does not feel the same way, and does not want to have that sort of a relationship.

I don't like to lose, but I'm human.

Life isn't about winning every battle.

Seeking Christ, pursuing the kingdom of heaven, is how we win the war.

God ordains our losses, as a means to grow our faith, grow closer to Him.

If we never lost, how would we appreciate what we had?

Irene enjoyed her honeymoon, and is enjoying her married life with Alan.

The 'Young Pretty' is doing very well for herself, living independently, and with a purpose. She is a strong believer, carries strong convictions, and has a strong will. She will no doubt succeed in finding where she wants to go career-wise and will no doubt have a happy married life of her own; what a privileged man is he.

These two women have helped make a lot of things possible in my life.

Personally, socially, musically, and spiritually.

I am eternally grateful to them both :)

Thank you, Thank you.

God Bless, God Bless.