You Always Remember Your First

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Daily writing prompt
What’s your all-time favorite album?

The first album I ever bought as a young, impressionable lad. From there, there was no going back. VH then, now, and always. The impact it had on my life can never be overstated. It’s seen me through the best of times, the worst, and everything in between. 🀘🀘

Rock on, y’all! 🀘😎🀘


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96 responses to “You Always Remember Your First”

    1. Thank you very much, my friend. πŸ™

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  1. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    For some reason my most vivid Van Halen memory is standing in a hotel parking lot, in an over-spill from a party that got out of hand. Someone was playing Ice Cream Man from their car. The tune was so fun and surprising that I tuned out of what normally would have been a compelling scene around me. Not this album, but I just listened to it, sparked by your post, and it’s still so so great. πŸ™‚

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    1. It is a classic for sure. The debut album was the second one I bought and is like literally neck and neck with 1984.

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  2. That’s awesome! Music has such a powerful way of shaping our lives and experiences. VH truly knows how to resonate through all the highs and lows.

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    1. It is indeed a powerful force, my friend. More so then we sometimes give it credit for!

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      1. Absolutely, Kevin! It’s a force that moves mountainsβ€”often without us even realizing it!

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      2. Until it’s too late? πŸ˜²πŸ˜„

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      3. Exactly, Kevin! That’s when you get the β€˜Oops, didn’t see that coming!’ special! πŸ˜„β³

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      4. Is that light at the end of the tunnel the front of an oncoming train?

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      5. Only if you’ve been really bad! Otherwise, it’s just the bright future of laughter speeding your way! πŸ˜‚πŸš‚βœ¨

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      6. Will it hurt? 😲😲

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      7. Kevin, only if laughter counts as pain! Buckle upβ€”it’s gonna be a hilarious ride! πŸ˜„πŸš€

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      8. It sometimes hurts to laugh I suppose lol

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      9. That’s when you know it’s working, Kevin! Laughter’s just an ab workout in disguise! πŸ˜‚πŸ’ͺ

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      10. It actually can be that’s the crazy part πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

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      11. Crazy indeed! Who knew life could be so delightfully unpredictable? Buckle up for the wild ride! πŸ˜‚πŸŽ’

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      12. Have these seatbelts been tested?

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      13. Tested? Nah, we’re riding purely on faith and good vibes! Buckle up! πŸ˜…πŸŽ’

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      14. Faith? Hmmmm πŸ€”πŸ€”

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      15. Faith can be a wild ride! Just hold on tight and enjoy the bumps! πŸ˜‚

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      16. And the bruises??

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      17. The classic clash between faith and the reality of life’s little knocks! Those bruises tell stories of resilience and survival, right?

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      18. Badges of honor, I suppose lol

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      19. Exactly! Each clash is like earning a badge in the β€œSurviving Life’s Irony” clubβ€”membership definitely has its perks! πŸ˜‚πŸ…

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      20. Perks? Such as? Redeeming points for merchandise?

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      21. Exactly, Kevin! Points for laughs, redeemable for endless sarcasm! πŸ˜‚

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      22. That’s not really merchandise…πŸ€”

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      23. True! More like a creative suggestion than a product! πŸ˜‚

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      24. Well, where’s the product, sir? The greedy masses wish to know lol

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      25. Ah, the elusive product! Coming soon to a store near you: Procrastination Essentials! πŸ˜‚πŸ›’

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      26. That sounds like a hot seller from here!

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      27. Absolutely! Everyone loves a good excuse to do nothing! πŸ˜„πŸ›’

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      28. Who needs an excuse? πŸ˜„πŸ˜„

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      29. Exactly! Excuses are for amateursβ€”let’s dive into the fun with no apologies needed! πŸ˜„πŸŽ‰

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      30. No regrets!! πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

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      31. That’s the spirit! No regretsβ€”just lessons learned and stories to tell! πŸ’ͺπŸ˜„

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      32. And scars to show off!!

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      33. That’s the true mark of a leisure warrior! Battle scars from epic couch conquestsβ€”definitely a badge of honour! πŸ˜„πŸ…

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      34. Is falling out of bed worthy of a purple heart??

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      35. If it’s an epic fall, that’s definitely Purple Heart material! Couch conquests come with their own battlefield! πŸ›ŒπŸ’₯

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      36. Outstanding. A medal!! I’ve always wanted one. πŸŽ–πŸŽ–πŸŽ–

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      37. Well deserved! Couch conquests of this caliber deserve triple medals! πŸ›‹οΈπŸŽ–πŸ˜„

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      38. And a certificate! πŸŽ“

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      39. In oak! And real gold piping!

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      40. Perfect! That’s how you showcase greatnessβ€”elevated and extravagant! πŸŽ‰

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      41. Darn right. Above and beyond!

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      42. Exactly! Why settle for ordinary when you can go all out?

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      43. Mediocrity is the salve of the mediocre!

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      44. Exactly! Why blend in when you can stand out like a glittering disco ball? πŸŽ‰

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      45. That shoots sparks?

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      46. Only if it’s set to stun!

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      47. Or fun! πŸ”«

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      48. Haha, definitely a mix of both! A little spark for fun can lead to some epic adventures! πŸ˜„

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      49. And even more epic backfires!

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      50. Haha, true! Every epic adventure needs a few epic backfires to keep things interesting. It’s all part of the fun! πŸ˜‚πŸ”₯

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      51. The roadblock before the big win eh?

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      52. Exactly! It’s like the universe saying, ‘Not so fast, thrill-seeker!’ 🚧 But every great story has its plot twists. Just think of those roadblocks as dramatic pauses before the epic triumph! πŸ†

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      53. *Cue inspiring orchestral music*

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      54. And the hero stands tall, ready for the next act! 🎻🎬

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      55. Give me lots of CG effects, please!

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      56. Sure. Nothing like a sprinkle of CGI magic to elevate a hero’s dramatic entrance!

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      57. Well of course! Want it to be memorable

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      58. Absolutely! If it’s not over-the-top, did it even happen?

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      59. What if it’s under the top?

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      60. Then it’s a sneaky surprise waiting to pop! πŸŽ‰πŸ€”

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      61. I hope it doesn’t hurt!

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      62. Surprises can be sneaky! Just hope they’re more fun than a paper cut! πŸŽ‰πŸ˜œ

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      63. That would be ideal. Paper cuts suck! Bad!

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      64. Absolutely, they’re the ninja stars of stationary!

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      65. Death by 1000 cuts and all that?

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      66. Exactly! Who knew office supplies could be so deadly? Watch out for those paper cuts! πŸ˜‚βœ‚οΈ

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      67. Those truly are the worst!

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      68. Tell me about it, Paper cuts are the sneaky ninjas of the paper worldβ€”small but mighty in their annoyance! πŸ“„πŸ˜–

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      69. They can ruin a day quite easily!

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      70. Paper cuts: the tiny ninjas of the stationery world, capable of derailing your entire day with just one swift attack! πŸ˜‚βœ‚οΈ

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      71. Sadly, you are not wrong. Very little is more annoying lol

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      72. True that! πŸ˜‚ A paper cut is like life’s sneaky little villainβ€”totally derailing the day!

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      73. The smallest wounds often hurt the most

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      74. Isn’t that the truth? It’s like a paper cutβ€”you never see it coming, but it’s a dramatic diva that demands attention! πŸ’”πŸ˜‚

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      75. I’ve known far too many of those in my day, thank you!

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      76. Ah, the infamous papercutβ€”nature’s cruel little reminder that even the simplest tasks can come with a side of agony! Sorry to know that you experienced too many.

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      77. Comes with the territory of being a manager, I guess LOL

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      78. True! It’s like the manager’s badge of honorβ€”every cut tells a tale of paperwork battles fought and won! πŸ“„πŸ’ΌπŸ˜‚

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      79. Not always won, but we try lol

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  3. Van Halen, oh yeah. 🀘🏼

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    1. You know it brother! 😎

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  4. For me it was ELO.

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    1. Another band one doesn’t always hear a ton about. Good choice!

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  5. I think you’re right about that, Kevin! My first two were Revolver and Motown.

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    1. That’s a great start there, Mary! 😊😊

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  6. Solid choice! Van Halen is one of my favorites too. Even though I’m only 30, I think my first album was The Dark Side of the Moon.

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    1. Can’t go wrong with that one at all!

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  7. Rochdalestu Avatar
    Rochdalestu

    I’m the same with Definitely Maybe by Oasis. Isn’t it magical that you can relate to the songs so much and they have such a meaning to you.

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    1. Very much so. They can uplift, inspire, sadden or make us reflect. Sometimes all at once 😊

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