I play guitar in four bands. Most of these bands rarely practice, but one performs every week. I love music and really enjoy playing guitar. When I was in high school, I hoped to have a full-time job playing guitar. I wanted to be a professional rock musician, playing concerts every night.

Now that I saw Bon Jovi perform I’m not so sure. Bon Jovi played about 40 songs. They must play those same 40 songs almost every night. And Bon Jovi has been playing for many, many years. Every day, year after year, they must get on stage and play those same songs. It’s great fun to go to a concert once, but would you want to go every night? I fear even playing every night might get boring.

And tiring. I had nice seats on the floor of Nagoya Dome. But as soon as the concert started, everyone stood up. After two hours I got tired of standing! My friend said his back started to hurt. The musicians must have been even more tired!

I am glad I get a chance to perform occasionally, but I am also glad that I don’t have to perform every night. I never thought I’d say this, but I am happy I am not a rock star.