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I think I would honestly forget my head if it wasn't attached to the rest of my body. Here I was, thinking we were just presenters at the MTV Europeon Music Awards and we were actually nominated for an award, as well. Best New Act. The look on my face when they said we were nominees must've been great because Aaron just about pissed himself laughing. I didn't think we were going to win, not while we were up against Avril Lavigne and Shakira. But, we did! We wont Best New Act!! We made fools of ourselves (well, I made a fool out of the band) as we went up to accept our award. Not even knowing we were nominated for an award, I went up there with no speech what-so-ever planned. So, if you watch the awards on the 22nd, I think it is, don't be surprised when I blurt out "I want to thank all my girlfriends". I had no idea what I was saying, and I realize how much of a dumbass I sound like.
So, yes. We won an award. And while I'm really proud of the band, and really happy we won, it kind of reminds me of the current troubles with the band. Best New Act of the year, and we've already lost three members. A year ago The Calling was: Aaron, Sean, Billy, Nate and myself. Then Sean left to go play with Lifehouse. We tried not to hold it against him because we knew he always wanted to play in a band with his brother, but it really sucked, to say the least. Anyway, we held some auditions, found a new guitarist and continued with the tour.
Now, Billy and Nate have both decided to leave. They had enough consideration to wait until we had finished touring, but obviously not enough consideration to give us any reasons why. Aaron's still really pissed, trying to get him to talk about the situation reasonably is impossible. Dino has kept quiet about it, I think he feels like he doesn't have much of a say because he's not an "original" member. And I, well I'm really bitter about it, but I've been trying to go about things rationally.
I guess winning the award just reminded me of all this shit that has happened over the past twelve months. Not only have we lost three members, but we've had some scares with planes (which is kind of amusing looking back on it), Aaron has been electrocuted and there's been a lot of other shit happen. It's been quite a year and it amazes me that we can still pull through and win an award.
Kind of makes me wonder where we'll be in another years time. Will there even be a band left by then? I mean, honestly, band members seem to have trouble commiting themselves to The Calling. *shakes his head, frustrated* We worked so fucking hard for this and at the moment it feels like it all might be going out the window.
Anyway, complete change of subject. Daniel (Psycho haha) mentioned yesterday that Scott and Taylor might be coming out to LA sometime soon. If you guys are, get in touch with me and we'll arrange something. Same thing for you Psycho, get in touch when you feel up to hanging out.
That's all from me for now.
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