if you don't step off the ledge, you might never learn to fly

sometimes it's essential for one to take a risk. i know it's always difficult to become acquainted with someone you don't know. you've heard good things about them, they appear attractive, you like what you've heard... it's taking that plunge. a leap of faith. a risk of your time and energy and money to find out if they're really worth the risk.

what do i have to lose, really? i mean, if he turns out to be a total flop at least i tried. just pass him off to someone else then i guess. and on the upside, he could turn out to be fabulous, the best i've ever known. if i don't take the risk, will i always wonder?

of course, and that's why i stepped off the ledge. reached out of my comfort zone and took a chance. cut a check for $14 and took him home -- gavin degraw, chariot, 2cd bonus set. proof that some risks are worth taking. why download a song or two when for only $14 i am now the proud owner of both a studio album and an acoustic album by a new and upcoming artist. i think gavin and i are going to get along quite well... one cd in the bathroom, one in the car, copies on my laptop (and soon on my ipod in 5-7 business days). definitely a long term love affair. "this is the start of something good, don't you agree?"