Hey Guys.
Just wanted to say a quick hello from JFK in NYC. Sitting here with Byron. He is eating chips and i am listening to the new Jonezetta record…
i watched the news with our gang last Friday night, flew to St. Louis Saturday, drove to Jefferson City (MO) just before the rain, hung out and spoke at a concert for suicide prevention there Friday night. It was a really great night, so cool to see so many people come together for something unique and important. There were a bunch of bands and people came from all over Missouri and even Kansas. i met some folks who are working hard to see lives changed and saved in those places. We want to say thanks to everyone who came out. i met so many kind people and it will honestly be remembered as one of my favorite nights ever.
By the end of the show, the weather had arrived… i slept a few hours, drove back to st. louis, this time in pouring rain, flew to NYC sunday morning and i’ve been here since. Had a bunch of great meetings and interviews monday and yesterday. Had a great meeting about book stuff that meant a lot and made me remember my friend zeke (i will tell you all about it someday)… On monday, i did an interview at Teen Vogue for an article they’re doing on depression and self-injury… Yesterday our day started at MTV and it turned out to be the longest interview i’ve ever done and also my favorite. There were a few different member of their team there and everyone was super kind and encouraging. The interview was for the MTVu show and website Half of Us which is shining a light on mental health issues and ways people can get help. Check out HalfofUs.com to see some great interviews with Pete Wentz, Mary J. Blige, Billy Corgan, Max Bemis and others. It’s exciting to see MTV and these folks coming together to talk about these things in a way that is honest, moving and hopeful. We’re truly honored to be in the mix and we’ll keep you posted as to when you’ll be able to see our story. We’re pretty excited and hope you are too.
It’s pretty amazing to think about the opportunities we’re getting now to talk about these issues, the work we’re doing and ultimately, the ideas of community and hope and help. This is certainly a surprising season with NBC Nightly News and these last couple days in NYC – truly a privilege and it’s safe to say we’re more excited than ever for all that’s now and next. Let’s continue to take this conversation to surprising places, shall we? Let’s push back at the silence and the lies and let’s let people know that they’re not alone.
i have to get on an airplane now.
Peace to you.
jamie
ps: i am speaking at The Way in Indialantic, FL at 10:30 this Sunday morning. This is my first time speaking so close to home. It will be a special morning with a lot of friends and family there. Gonna try to say some things i’ve never said before. For more info, check the calendar at the all-new twloha.com