Influence

Since I was about the age of nine, music has been a major part of my life- by keeping me sane and being a inspiration. While local bands seem to be just that, local and they do not have a large impact besides creating more local bands sounding like them. While Rosaline from Naperville, Illinois did that, they were the leaders of the local scene and had followers who created bands who sounded just like them. But for myself they were more than just a local scene band, they were all my good friends. I met the band members during a concert, a friendship formed over the days-months-and years. I was invited to be there for band practices and to hear new songs. This was more than a normal friendship though, I see them as family now after four years of knowing them. They have given me some of the best advice for the future and getting me through the past. When I didn't know what to do with my life or didn't know what was around the neck turn they were there to tell me to believe in my dreams or goals and go with them. In all, Rosaline as a whole, each member by themselves and a whole as the band they have had the biggest impact on where I am today and where I will go, without them I am not sure where I would be now. And the tattoo piece on my neck is a dedication and reminder of everything they helped me with in the past and every day that they are my biggest supporters.