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December 10, 2025 · Gratitude · Quality 6/10

Timeless
It's been a good ride, and it's still going.

My first (and only) boss sent me this photo today - a ticket from the very first concerts I was ever professionally involved in producing.

If you look closely at the lineup (The Offspring, No Doubt (Gwen Stefani), Sublime!), it definitely dates me… but it also reminded me how long I’ve been fortunate enough to work in the world of events.

What struck me most wasn’t the nostalgia, it was the gratitude. I’ve been an event producer for a very long time, and somewhere along the way the shows start to blur together… even the legendary ones.

But every once in a while, something like this pops up and reminds me just how lucky I’ve been to spend so much of my life creating experiences, moments, and memories for other people.

It’s been a good ride, and it’s still going. 🙏✨

Key lesson: Long careers blur together; small artifacts can rekindle why you started.

Summary: A ticket stub from Eric's first produced concerts sparks gratitude for his events career.