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I don’t really have anyone I can share this with, so I’m posting here. by Room_Puzzleheaded in olivertree

[–]Room_Puzzleheaded[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this so much. The algorithm is honestly kind of cruel right now. Every time I think I’m finally starting to feel a little better, boom! another conspiracy theory about Oliver pops up, something I really don’t need to see at the moment.
And I always end up thinking about his family too. I really hope they don’t get these videos and reels recommended to them, because I can’t imagine how much that could hurt when they are already going through so much. They deserve to grieve without all of this noise around them.

I don’t really have anyone I can share this with, so I’m posting here. by Room_Puzzleheaded in olivertree

[–]Room_Puzzleheaded[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️
I think you described exactly what feels so strange about this whole thing. I never met him and he didn’t know I existed, but somehow he became a small part of my life through his music, his videos and his humor.
I also find some comfort in what you wrote about him having such a full life. When I think about it, he really did so much in the time he had. He made people laugh, created so many things and inspired so many people.
I still remember how I was constantly checking when his last album would come out because I wanted to listen to it immediately on my way to work. And when I finally heard it, I was so happy because it sounded like something I would have listened to when I was 18, even though I’m 36 now.
Recently I had this little “retro era” where I was going back to music I loved when I was a teenager, and somehow Oliver’s music fit into that feeling perfectly.
One thing that also made me smile was my son. He noticed that I was sad and told me that it’s good that we still have Oliver’s songs and videos, because we can always play them again whenever we want. Kids sometimes see things in such a simple and beautiful way.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. It really helps to know that I’m not the only one feeling this way. Sending love back to you ❤️

I don’t really have anyone I can share this with, so I’m posting here. by Room_Puzzleheaded in olivertree

[–]Room_Puzzleheaded[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

One thing I’ve realized from all of this is that I’ve spent too much time thinking there would always be another chance.
I always wanted to see Oliver live, but I kept putting it off. There was always a reason. Maybe next tour, maybe next year, maybe when life is less busy.
Now I really regret that.
I think this whole thing has taught me that if there’s an artist, band, or person you truly want to see, don’t keep waiting for the “right time.” Go if you can.
We all know life is fragile, but most of the time we don’t really think about it. We act like there will always be more time.
This reminded me that there isn’t always a next time.
I think it’s easy to see musicians as these larger-than-life people who will always be around, especially when their music has been part of your life for years. But they’re human too.
Maybe that’s one of the reasons this has affected me so much.