After everything I have been through, it still amazes me how
God can take the simplest things and basically turn your life around. Even
things like an app. Yes, an app on your smartphone. Some people use these apps
as their escape from the real world. A way to get away even if its just for a
moment. But in that moment, we aren’t in reality. We are in a fantasy world,
whether its fighting off dragons, building your farm, or even building an
amusement park. In that moment, that’s where we are. Some call it a distraction,
stress relievers, but for me it has turned into something a lot different than
that.
A couple months ago, I found this app by Smule. I was
already hooked on their Magic Piano and so I decided to give this one called,
Sing, a go. Its like karaoke on your phone. You can sing by yourself or you can
duet with others. You can join them or they can join you. What I thought was
just another way to pass time has actually turned out to be one of the best
things I have found in a long time.
After a while, you find people and you can follow them and
they, in return can follow you. So whenever they post a song, you can join in.
And whenever you post a song they can see and join as well. A couple of weeks
into it I found I was joining the same people over and over. You find people
you can relate with and who your voice sounds good with. And even if you join
them a hundred times, they more than likely are singing with you as well.
I have become very lucky to sing with so many talented
singers and songwriters. And even have gotten to know a couple outside of the
app. Music has always been something that brings people together. You overlook
everything else but their love for music. I am happy to say I have made many
friends over this app and talk with some on a regular basis. What turned out to
be an app has now become a way for me to express myself, not be judged and talk
to other people who have been down the same road. You build this community of
people and you know they are always going to be there for you even in the
middle of the night.
We may all live in different states and may not ever even
meet but I consider them my friends, I know if I never need to talk or vent
they are there to listen and that’s all anyone can ever ask for. Music has this
unique way of doing that.
There are three people, specifically, that I talk to.
Whenever I am having a bad day or just need to talk, they are there. And while
they may not know it, I am forever grateful for that. There are some major
changes going on in my life at the moment, but the music will always stay the
same. And because of this app, I have come to know 3 awesome people that I know
I can always count on for support in no matter what I do.
So to those people (you know who you are) your kind words
and voices have meant the world to me these past few weeks. I am so glad to
have found this app and I am even more glad to call you my friends. You all are
special and have this amazing talent and I am so happy that I get to experience
both your voices and friendship. God works in mysterious ways and I am a true
believer. He knew I needed people and gave me you all. You may not ever know
what your words have meant to me but just know I will be here for you in
return. And while I hope one day to meet you in person, I at least know your
just a song away… Keep writing, keep singing and keep being the awesome people
you are!
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