Farewells and Reflections

So here it is, the last day at Aspen. Tomorrow I get up at the ass crack of dawn to return to the sweltering mess that is New York City. I can't say I am overly thrilled to leave. It has been such a jam-packed five weeks not only with music, but with a plethora of new connections, friendships, and opportunities swinging open at every corner. Even today I have met people for the first time. It makes it very difficult to leave such an environment when you know it will keep going for four more weeks after you're gone. 

Needless to say there have been some emotional moments today, but luckily they have been coupled with some enormously good times. After alot of running around and packing during the day, there was a large gathering at the local dive, Zane's Tavern, which I have to say has some ridiculously good tater tots. Most of you know I am not the biggest fan of bars, but tonight was an exception. We started a table outside and people kept trickling in until a whole mess of us had taken over the patio. We were really able to enjoy each other's company without having to battle a noisy mess, which I really appreciate. I couldn't think of a better way to go out. 

Overall I really did have the time of my life. The opportunities I've had to enhance my career were in themselves reason to go and be thankful for going. But, the people I've met and the friends I've made are what made my experience so supremely memorable. It is those connections that will last a lifetime. Yes, it may be cheesy, but it's true. 

I want to thank all of you who have been faithful readers of my trek to Aspen. It has been such fun blogging to the world. Until my next adventure!