What Does It Mean To Wear This Uniform?
The arrival of December always makes me reflect on my life, the good and the bad, and particularly this year has made me look back and have crazy ideas of how things would be today if I had made different decisions. But that's not good, the past is the past, I just get nostalgic. Every December I tell my family that I always have a good year and a bad year. But about 2022 I really don't know what to think.
Nine years ago a 25 year old boy left his parents' home with the purpose of fulfilling his dreams, which were bigger than him, but fearful of the future he took that first step that made the difference to land in adult life. Of course that boy is me...
Between tours and concerts that took place in 2013 I met who today is the love of my life. Jhoxiris was also destined to leave everything in her hometown, but I think her fear was greater than mine. If there was one thing I knew for sure, it was that she would shine brighter than the sun in this musical world I have dreamed of so much, so we both were the force the other needed to move to Caracas.
Her goal was to become an opera singer and my particular ambition was to be part of the most important choral group of my country in the world, the one that has several international tours among its most outstanding achievements and that has given so much satisfaction to Venezuela. I accept it, at the beginning it was easier for Jhoxiris, unlike me she already came to be a professional, but I had to fight four more years and prepare myself musically to achieve my goal.
That time was not easy for me. It was my turn to see and support Jhoxiris wearing that gala uniform of my group, the one I longed for and admired so much (not exactly the dress of the girls, but the tails of the boys). I studied, I prepared, I adored several times for years, but I finally made it in 2017, and not only made my dream come true, but I got to keep the girl. That went down in history as the best year of my life...
Wearing this uniform today means effort, courage, nights of study and many nights of tears. It means leaving my home, the security of living with my parents, moving away from my hometown. This uniform is synonymous with success and professionalism; sometimes I feel I don't deserve it despite everything I carry behind it, and that feeling inspires me to keep on keeping it, to not give up, to keep trying to be a better musician and a better person every day.
With tears falling from my eyes I write these lines where I bare my soul. 2022 is a year that I close with much sadness, I don't know how I made it to December alive, but if dad has made it with all his wounds, who am I to fall apart? That man is very proud of us. From scratch we were building a life of him, and to honor him I must continue to improve myself daily and wear this and other uniforms that highlight the greatness of our talent, our humility and above all our lineage. I am very melancholic December, at 34 years old I will have my first sad Christmas, because my soul is not at peace, but at the same time I culminate these strange six months celebrating the life of my dad, the strength of my mom, the courage of my brother, the charity of my sister-in-law and the love of Jhoxiris.
Moreover, here at Hive I belong to a community where global harmony is really felt, shared and transmitted. Just now, as I finish writing these lines, I feel calmer and even liberated. I love these pictures that I have shared with you here. That day we debuted these uniforms, just a month ago, and it has been a ray of light in the midst of the chaos.
Why am I so sad if this uniform I proudly wear is the answer sent to me by heaven?
This is so touching, The best thing that has ever happened is that you were there for each other. It's a great thing to know that you never give up during the tough time. I believe there are more achievement coming your ways, the sky is just a starting point.
A good post to reflect on..
Hello dear friend. The truth is that I am wrapped in tears and reflections with the arrival of December. My dad's care has kept me a bit away from my work, and on the 16th of this month will be our last concert and I still have a lot of studying to do, but on Monday I will catch up with the music. I think the most difficult thing about my situation is that my family and my work are not in the same city, but the positive thing is that they are neighboring cities, but the disorder in my life is not normal. Thank God I have the Hive Open Mic also to distract me. Sending you a hug and my eternal thanks for your comment...
Seriously? You don't want to wear the same dress as Jhoxi? But that would be fun 😁😂
Guys, these photos are so cool! And your path is great, sacrifice and a lot of work...but in the end, it all falls on its place.
December and Christmas. For so many years I used to feel the Christmas sadness. I remember very well one of the years, I was still studying in another city and Christmas Eve arrived. I went home to celebrate the holidays with my family and while my father was preparing the dinner, cooking it outside on the fire ( it's a traditional dish prepared in that way) we hugged and I cried and just cried, for long time. Couldn't say the reason though. So, if you are sad, I understand. But think indeed, your father survived, he fought for the life and you can all be proud of him. As well as he is proud of you. In the end, we have to see the good side and push ourselves a bit not to forget about those good moments, but yeah, Christmas and sadness can so nicely go together. (don't be hard on yourself, it's all good.)
This is the first thing I read today, and I thank you for the words you write to me because I always look for the strength to start each day. I do have the motivation, and it is my dad's life. I have always perceived especially through the songs that Christmas is not exactly as they make it look on television, although it had never happened to me because the first ones who gave me all this Christmas magic were the ones who today fight daily around that bed that is driving me crazy...
I know I will find a way to bring happiness in the midst of the chaos, especially in the last week of this month. In the meantime, I have one last concert scheduled with that tailcoat, far from my hometown, but I will sing with much pride. Jhoxi's dress is very cool, but I don't 🤣
To think that you went through these tough times over the years and you're still standing strong, C'mon, you deserve every bit of your achievements. It's a good thing you both were there for each other during those times. Greater days ahead 💪🤗
Hi friend! I can't deny it. Jhoxiris came to change and improve my life and the strength of our love keeps me going, plus the example of my parents who have 37 years together.... Oh! I just remembered that just the day of the accident was on their wedding anniversary 💔 How strange life is, but how good it is to share it next to the right people. Thanks for your words of support 🙏
You are welcome.. stay safe.
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You are sad because after all, you are a human being; you managed to be independent, have the woman of your dreams, sing with the best and in the best stages of Venezuela; you managed to strengthen your musical knowledge and take the Linares name to the top ... that does not take away the human, rather the day you lose it, worry!!!!
Your road has been hard, that's right, you have lived good and not so good moments; your dad has marked your existence this year, not for less, we are talking about your mentor, your guide, the father figure that we all have and that some wish to have. It is normal that your emotions are at their peak but in negative and that this influences your mind in a very powerful way, since fear was an ingredient for this, however, this will bring blessings, the first one has already happened, your dad is still with you and with us!!!
Crying frees the soul, and I have insisted that you mentalize that this will not last forever, but I understand the emotional toll has been immense!!!!
Now let's go to something important, remember that the essence of everything is physical, mental and spiritual health, your mission is to restore each point little by little and look on the bright side, Jhoxi supports you and motivates you, your mom inspires you and your brother is a great support... but your dad... is your blessing at this moment... keep fighting that even though there are seasons when you are not with him physically, he accompanies you wherever you go, he feels the same from a distance!!!!!
You are a great friend, a great brother and I wish you always the best my Bro... this will not be small for you, you have a bright future brewing, you will see and live it to the fullest!!!!
That suit is the result of all your struggles and the biggest reminder that..... you can do it!
The pictures are beautiful, you both look spectacular, and they reflect what you have achieved... you have to go for more.... YOU CAN!!!
I send you a hug of those that are felt in the soul, as well as for this spectacular woman who accompanies you, our dear Jhoxi, God bless you and fill you with more moments like these that will remain in the history of your lives!
I love you very much...YOU ROCK!!! 🙌😀💛
PS: sorry for the length of this my brother 😘!!!!!
Estás triste porque después de todo, eres un ser humano; lograste ser independiente, tener a la mujer de tus sueños, cantar con los mejores y en los mejores escenarios de Venezuela; lograste afianzar tus conocimientos musicales y llevar el apellido Linares a lo alto... eso no te quita lo humano, más bien el día que lo pierdas, preocúpate!!!
Tu camino ha sido duro, así es, has vivido momentos buenos y no tan buenos; tu papá ha marcado tu existencia este año, no es para menos, hablamos de tu mentor, tu guía, la figura del papá que todos tenemos y que algunos desearían tener. Es normal que tus emociones estén a tope pero en negativo y que eso influya en tu mente de forma muy poderosa, ya que el miedo fue un ingrediente para ello, no obstante, esto traerá bendiciones, ya la primera se dio, tu papá sigue contigo y con nosotros!!!
Llorar libera el alma, y te he insistido mucho de que mentalices que esto no será eterno, pero entiendo que el desgaste emocional ha sido inmenso!!!
Ahora vayamos a algo importante, recuerda que la esencia de todo es la salud física, mental y espiritual, tu misión es restaurar cada punto poco a poco y mira el lado bueno, Jhoxi te apoya y te motiva, tu mamá te inspira y tu hermano es un gran soporte... pero tu papá... es tu bendición en este momento... sigue luchando que a pesar de que hayan temporadas en que no estés con él físicamente, él te acompaña adonde vayas, él siente lo mismo desde la distancia!!!
Eres un gran amigo, un gran hermano y te deseo siempre lo mejor mi Bro... esto no te quedará pequeño, tienes un futuro brillante gestándose, ya verás y vivirás eso a plenitud!!!
Ese traje es el resultado de todas tus luchas y el recordatorio más grande de que... ¡sí se puede!
Las fotos están bellísimas, se ven espectaculares los dos, y ellas reflejan lo que han alcanzado... hay que ir por más... TÚ PUEDES!!!
Te mando un abrazo de esos que se sienten en el alma, al igual que para esta mujer tan espectacular que te acompaña, nuestra querida Jhoxi, Dios los bendiga y llene de más momentos como estos que quedaron para la historia de sus vidas!!!
Los quiero mucho...YOU ROCK!!!! 🙌😀💛
PD: disculpa lo largo de esto mi hermano 😘!!!
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Me molesta no poder evitar sentirme así, pero para alguien que ha vivido un mundo color rosa toda su vida realmente este año ha sido una bofetada. Pero no puedo olvidar que seguimos juntos y más unidos que nunca porque el día a día me tenía muy alejado. Es como cuando Dios te obliga a cambiar, pero de golpe...
El mismo sentimiento aplica casi a todo. Mi trabajo es una piedra en el zapato respecto al tiempo que me hace falta para ayudar en casa, pero también es clave para
los insumos que diarios, de pana que es todo un tema.
Me hace muy feliz lo que realmente es una constante en las buenas y en las malas, y eso es el amor. El amor de mi Jhoxi, el amor de mi familia y mi amor hacia ellos. Por supuesto, este gran amor es el reflejo del amor de Dios en nosotros. Hay mucha fe aquí. Ya pasamos la parte más importante, pero no hemos llegado a la etapa más tranquila tampoco. Mientras tanto aún me queda un día muy importante para vestir este uniforme y llevarlo con compromiso y orgullo. Te quiero mucho Fernando Benedetti...