Thank You, Lead Singer.

Last year, I had the privilege of attending a Temper Trap concert at the Roxy in West Hollywood. I hadn't been a fan of them and was actually planning on attending an Arctic Monkeys concert. I however did not manage to get tickets for the Monkeys before the actual date, so decided to go watch Temper Trap. 

Do I regret my decision? No. 

I had never given this magnificent band my time of day. I had heard there more popular songs, but nothing off any of their albums. I was pleasantly surprised at how talented this band is. They have great rhythm in the music and with each other. They focus on the music and make the audience truly listen and enjoy their music. They are beautiful people. 

After a good two hours of performing, the lead singer concluded with saying "Mistakes keep people honest." I don't know why but it really stuck with me. I thought it was a great quote. The quote is very true. Maybe I thought too much of it, but I thought there was no lie in it. A mistake that is accepted does keep people honest. He said the quote after restarting the performance of one of their songs, which I think really made me like them even more. They did not care that they are a well known band. They simply cared about giving the best performance they could give. 

I used to be afraid of saying I am wrong, but now it hasn't been that difficult. I make mistakes and I am okay with it. If I want to show people who I am, I need to show them this clumsy-mistake making-messy girl. It will keep me honest and real. 

Thank you, Dougy Mandagi.

Love, 

Jax