Does your love for Stevie affect your social life?

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Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Truer words have never been spoken.

My parents have been giving me a ton of crap lately for all of my "Stevie plans". I have been in love with this band since I was four years old and they are still convinced it will die down one day. I recently told them about my tattoo plans and also my hopes to take a semester off of school to go to as many shows as I possibly can. I've wanted to follow a band around for a long time, and if it wasn't Fleetwood Mac, it would be someone else-- they just happen to be my all-time favorite bar none and the timing of any potential tour should fit perfectly. They think I am completely insane and either laugh at me or severely lecture me if I even mention Fleetwood Mac.

Two things have recently occurred to me:
1) They simply will never be able to understand why I am so willing to spend time and money on Stevie (I don't think I've even really talked about it here-- for another post)
2) In a matter of time, I will be able to spend my money on things that I care about and feel are worth it. While they focus on importing antique furniture from the Parisian flea market, I focus on my love for music and horses.

So yes, I know exactly what I want-- I just can't wait to be able to actually DO it!

Yeah girl, I know what you mean about the parents situation.

When I first started to get into FM hardcore and I immediately needed to purchase ALL cds ASAP, my parents were reluctant to give me any money (bc at that time, I was too young to have a job) because they told me that this would be a "passing phase" in my life. Well, I'm 24 years old now and I am positive this is no passing phase. Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks are as much a part of my life as eating and sleeping.

Of course this is for another thread as well, but I don't think my dad fully understands my connection with this band, especially Stevie Nicks. So, Danielle, do tell your story if you feel comfortable and I will share my thoughts, as well, about why I am willing to invest money, interest, and time into this woman.