The Law of Attraction is a theory (one in which I believe fearlessly) that states "like" attracts "like." Meaning, among other things, your conscious thoughts and actions will ultimately lead to/cause your physical reality. Ever think about how when "you wake up on the wrong side of the bed" everything seems to go wrong for that particular day? Ever think about that *you* may be causing everything to go wrong - ever think about your attitude during that day? Conversely, ever have one of those days where you are on your A-game and everything is comin'up Milhouse! Every think about your attitude during that day? Is there a difference between day 1 and day 2? Or is there a difference between YOU during day 1 and day 2? My point is, with Phish and with life, you can create your own reality based on your thoughts, actions, and expectations (or lack thereof).

Some of my VERY best memories at a Phish show are from the Vegas '04 run. How can that POSSIBLY be?? Well, it is because I was SO happy to be seeing Phish with my brothers, cousins, and friends that my experience was already overwhelmingly positive. No matter what happened onstage, I was seeing the exact band I wanted to see with the exact people I wanted to be with. I was exactly where I wanted to be. Nothing could take that away from me. Looking back, sure, the music wasn't the greatest, but that does not necessarily warrant me to go shit on the band, because they provided the medium for me to have memories and experiences and emotions that I will remember for my entire life. The band owes me nothing, because they give me the opportunity to have everything.

To intercept your mental musings right now, I do not fall into the category of "Phish can piss in my ears and I will love it." I definitely recognize mediocre jams from good, good from great, and so on. However, regardless of the "quality" of the jams, no band gives me or its audience what Phish gives. Phish gives us the opportunity each and every night to create lifelong memories, emotions, experiences, and friends.

If you go into each show thinking "I sure hope I catch the next 11.17.97 Ghost" chances are you will be let down and not make the most of those four hours. What a bummer. But if you go into each show thinking "This is going to be so much fun!" I bet you catch some jams you will never forget, and in your mind, deserve the billing of "best ever." And that's what it is all about.