This is why I love this band so damn much

Shaindli1

Because I didn't grow up in North America and my life's circumstances, I never got to see them live (even though I've loved them since 1991) until 2024.

This tour I came out to four shows (Raleigh x2, Pittsburgh x2). This went beyond my wildest dreams. I never expected for events to unfold the way they have, to experience such immense joy, to feel seen and heard by the band in this way. To be chosen by Ed, my hero since I was 16 (and ran away from home without much but my cassettes, then flee the country of my birth) to pick a song (omg Grievance); to also then get my other request (Insignificance) the following night; other things that transpired on this tour; to meet all those amazing fans who embraced me, treated me with the utmost kindness and generosity. 
My eyes well up as I'm typing this on my phone, preparing for the long ride home.

I will never forget any of it.
Love.

lastexitlondon

This is what makes me happy 

julieooliern

Unforgettable weekend with my dear friend. 💗 Now stop making me cry.

Shaindli1

julieooliern said:

Unforgettable weekend with my dear friend. 💗 Now stop making me cry.

I'm crying too!

EricaRMaier

Our Grievance girl!! 😄 You’re amazing!!! If you ever find yourself visiting San Antonio, you’ve got a place to crash! ❤️👊🏼

(That goes for you too @julieooliern! ❤️)

Shaindli1

EricaRMaier said:

Our Grievance girl!! 😄 You’re amazing!!! If you ever find yourself visiting San Antonio, you’ve got a place to crash! ❤️👊🏼 

💖💖💖💖

pjruss

Although I haven’t met you personally, from all you’ve let us learn about you, and what you’ve gone through, all the amazing things that happened for you on this trip couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person. 😀

Congrats 

Shaindli1

pjruss said:

Although I haven’t met you personally, from all you’ve let us learn about you, and what you’ve gone through, all the amazing things that happened for you on this trip couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person. 😀

Congrats 

One day we'll meet in person, my friend!

Loujoe

Great story. Sometimes things all come together like that. KaBoooOm!

Shaindli1

I'm still on the road and I had such a strange dream last night about what I think was Pittsburgh. Is this how my post tour depression going to manifest now? I also cried again.

lastexitlondon

I always try to think about what I saw and not what I miss. 
Nowadays I can't go to pearl jam anymore and I watch you tube and cry seeing all my friends  on the rail but with joy that they are living a dream a reality I had. 

Shaindli1

lastexitlondon said:

I always try to think about what I saw and not what I miss. 
Nowadays I can't go to pearl jam anymore and I watch you tube and cry seeing all my friends  on the rail but with joy that they are living a dream a reality I had. 

You're lovely! 💖

Gern Blansten

Shaindli1 said:

Because I didn't grow up in North America and my life's circumstances, I never got to see them live (even though I've loved them since 1991) until 2024.

This tour I came out to four shows (Raleigh x2, Pittsburgh x2). This went beyond my wildest dreams. I never expected for events to unfold the way they have, to experience such immense joy, to feel seen and heard by the band in this way. To be chosen by Ed, my hero since I was 16 (and ran away from home without much but my cassettes, then flee the country of my birth) to pick a song (omg Grievance); to also then get my other request (Insignificance) the following night; other things that transpired on this tour; to meet all those amazing fans who embraced me, treated me with the utmost kindness and generosity. 
My eyes well up as I'm typing this on my phone, preparing for the long ride home.

I will never forget any of it.
Love.

thank you again for picking Grievance...perfect

EricaRMaier

Shaindli1 said:

I'm still on the road and I had such a strange dream last night about what I think was Pittsburgh. Is this how my post tour depression going to manifest now? I also cried again.

EXACTLY what that is. My hubs captured the Hunger Strike video, and I replayed it last night. Tears all over again. ❤️ I’m sure it’ll all filter into our dreams in the coming days and weeks. 😭

bigbiggzy

OP - beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

julieooliern

lastexitlondon said:

I always try to think about what I saw and not what I miss. 
Nowadays I can't go to pearl jam anymore and I watch you tube and cry seeing all my friends  on the rail but with joy that they are living a dream a reality I had. 

You are GOLDEN ✨🌟

lastexitlondon

I'm just open and honest. From 2006 I lived every single dream I ever dreamed as a boy of 17 hearing 10 in a cassette player in my friends car.
And most of all the people I call my dearest friends I met in line at pearl jam. People I hope come to my funeral ( even if it's online) since Donna and Tom died I've really learned to cherish the days with them at gigs and with all the people still here. And for today I'm still here. There are so many more things to life but the people in your life make it what it is. 
Happiness is only real when shared.
I have a lot of love , in fact my heart is full of love. For people I've not even met as well 

EricaRMaier

lastexitlondon said:

I'm just open and honest. From 2006 I lived every single dream I ever dreamed as a boy of 17 hearing 10 in a cassette player in my friends car.
And most of all the people I call my dearest friends I met in line at pearl jam. People I hope come to my funeral ( even if it's online) since Donna and Tom died I've really learned to cherish the days with them at gigs and with all the people still here. And for today I'm still here. There are so many more things to life but the people in your life make it what it is. 
Happiness is only real when shared.
I have a lot of love , in fact my heart is full of love. For people I've not even met as well 

I only joined Ten Club last year (after being a fan since ‘92), and I *already* have made such lovely connections and friendships. It’s wild, unexpected, and such a beautiful thing. I wish I would have joined decades ago. But I definitely appreciate what is transpiring now. ❤️ I don’t know your personal circumstances, but am sending you loads of love and peace.

Shaindli1

EricaRMaier said:

lastexitlondon said:

I'm just open and honest. From 2006 I lived every single dream I ever dreamed as a boy of 17 hearing 10 in a cassette player in my friends car.
And most of all the people I call my dearest friends I met in line at pearl jam. People I hope come to my funeral ( even if it's online) since Donna and Tom died I've really learned to cherish the days with them at gigs and with all the people still here. And for today I'm still here. There are so many more things to life but the people in your life make it what it is. 
Happiness is only real when shared.
I have a lot of love , in fact my heart is full of love. For people I've not even met as well 

I only joined Ten Club last year (after being a fan in ‘92), and I *already* have made such lovely connections and friendships. It’s wild, unexpected, and such a beautiful thing. I wish I would have joined decades ago. But I definitely appreciate what is transpiring now. ❤️ I don’t know your personal circumstances, but am sending you loads of love and peace.

💖💖💖💖

cincybearcat

It's the little things.  My daughter has now been to 12 PJ shows with me.  She has become a full on PJ addict.  She is a bit sad on missing out on so much (her first show was at 10 years old in 2018 Rome), and she is still song chasing a little, though I have continuously tried to keep her from it (though I went through it myself previously).  Anyhow - in Pittsburgh we went to Wishlist pre-party and a fan came up to her and asked her if she wanted a bracelet.  It was a bee girl bracelet that was amazing.  She loved it and was still talking about it yesterday.

So lucky to have enjoyed all that comes with being a Pearl Jam fan.  Has given me another thing I connect with my 17 year old daughter on...and made for some really memorable roadtrips.  And the interactions with fans at the pre-parties, in lines, in GA, or seats have been mostly fantastic.  1 negative event in those 12 shows with her.  So grateful.

Shaindli1

Oh man. I'm coming home with so many bracelets. 
For some reason people handedlye Grievance bracelets since today 😉

I love everything about this so much!