Erin

I have to say that I am a very lucky person when it comes to my friends. I know many people say this, but I don't know if everyone has been lucky enough to have been best friends with someone for almost fifteen years. I have.

I met Erin early on in high school, but we didn't realize that we had so much in common until our junior year. We were basically inseparable, and to this day, I think we've only had one fight. (which was so stupid that we laugh about it now)

When I had to leave after high school, because my family was moving, we vowed to be best friends forever. So far, we have.

Which is amazing, considering that since high school I have moved from Cincinnati, to Maine, Chicago, Denver, back to Maine, Florida and once again, back to Maine. Erin has visited me every time I have moved.

We have a talent of turning any dull situation in to a crazy, gut-busting, laugh til you cry, memory. I could start a blog based on our adventures together.

But, this is "Before I Kick It," so let's see what Erin said.

Being an adventourous soul, Erin said that she would want to travel back in time to the wild, wild west era.

Of course, we can't actually travel in time, and see first hand the days of Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp, but we can pretend!

What I mean is, we could create our own adventures in the new wild west one day. Erin kind of already has.

Her family loves to ride Harley's and last summer they went on a road trip from Loveland, Ohio, to Sturgis, South Dakota, for their annual motorcycle rally.

So, to Erin, it seems that she's already been to the wild west. I think that I will have to revisit my best friend and see what else she would love to do.

Until then, here are some pictures from her trip out west.





Happy Living,
Morgan

Bryan

(Lauren and Bryan)
Ah, to be a rock star. It would be such an amazing life. I'm sure just about everyone has fantasized about being on stage every night in front of an adoring audience of thousands of fans. It would be great. To be rich and famous and inspiring to so many people would be unbelievable.

The reality of being a rock star, though, is that it's meant for people who are actually talented at making music. I know that sometimes, mistakes are made, and people are recognized as "talented musicians." I won't name any names, but we know who they are.

For those who deserve it, though, it is something to dream about. Which brings me to my brother, Bryan.

Bryan is 17, and has been playing the guitar for many years now. Like some kids who play sports, Bryan plays the guitar. He takes weekly lessons, logs hours upon hours of practice each week, writes his own music, and when the opportunity presents itself, he performs in front of an audience.

I have been to each performance, video camera in hand, as an adoring fan at his shows. He's not in a formal band, but for school talent shows he's put together other friends who will join him in showcasing their talents in front of the student body.

Last year, Bryan got the opportunity to perform with his guitar teacher's band during their student showcase. Bry loved it. He said that he really couldn't see anyone in the audience because of the lighting, but that it was so amazing to perform in front of so many people, along side an established local band.

The one thing that Bry wants to do before he kicks it is perform with a famous rock band. Some of his favorite are the Foo Fighters and The Mars Volta.

Personally, I already think he is a bit of a rock star, and before I kick it, I'd like to see him perform with his own band.

Here's a link to Bryan and his buddy Matt... they decided to do this for a school project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClhO-oLC6WE

(Bryan's on the left)

And here's a link to watch one of his favorites

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFLt50haNL8

Happy Living,

Morgan