Hello Everyone,

This feels a bit peculiar and bittersweet but for the first time, I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have been lurking around this site for YEARS. I can't really say exactly how long though (But VERY long). I may have posted once or twice on small subjects a few years ago on this site but I don't remember what my name was. I was very shy and young. Prior to this, I roamed Housequake, The NPG Music Club, and Princefams. I wanted to know there was a place where others appreciated his music and I was able to find out about his upcoming shows and album releases on this site. The news didn't do that great of a job of announcing when Prince was releasing new music or having shows over the years, so I always came here. I was very young when I started roaming the NPG Music Club ( at least the little I could view without paying a fee. I was too young and didn't want to ask my Mother for the money. We weren't that financially stable at the time) but I have loved this being and his music since I was in the womb. I honestly can't say when I first heard his music just because it was ALWAYS around me. Growing up, adults would be so surprised when I would say my favorite artist was Prince. They would either smile and get super enthusiastic or they would proceed to tell me that I was "too young" to know his music but would then become floored as I started to sing songs they hadn't even heard from Prince lol. I have so many fond memories and for that, I am grateful.And ALWAYS will be. I always knew that I would meet him and work with him. That never happened on earth but I am starting to come to terms with it now. I still feel like this has not happened because it still hasn't hit....

But anyway....

I honestly don't know how I feel. When I heard the news, I was a wreck. Mom came home early. Calls, texts, and e-mails from friends and family. My face was sore from all the crying. I'm still very somber but I believe in God, Jesus Christ, and life after this. This can't be it. And it can't be all. God knows what he is doing even though I (we) cannot understand. Even though it might not feel like it to some of you, God is bigger than this. And he is still in control. We will understand soon enough. .....

There are so many more personal things I would like to say but I know many of you well and know that even at this time you still probably don't want to read super long posts And I'm still a bit shy to the internet. I just wanted to give you all a hug and say thank you for letting me come here for all these years even though you have no idea who I am. And thank you for making me laugh and letting me celebrate his great music and life on here. And thank you to the moderators for creating this place.

P.S

I don't believe it was a coincidence it rained and a rainbow appeared over Paisley Park that day. Please don't cry people. Be happy that we were all on earth at the same time to experience his greatness. There are many generations (though his legacy will live) after us that won't be able to experience the excitement of waiting for him to have a live performance or getting excited about his next musical work. We did. And just remember, this is not it. Life does not end after our bodies wear out. After we sleep....We get another.

I love you all.

[Edited 4/27/16 18:07pm]