|
| I am updating.
Why. Well because I was told to. So here it goes.
I have not been on this thing forever. Why you ask?
Well remember the post about the different ages of girls, well I was
helping with the book they are writing. I am the publisher of the book,
so they asked me to help with getting it together.
The title is "How to tell a guy that titles are for Frogs"
Darren
| | |
| ZXION THE BAND IS NOW!!!!
Purdue Battle of the Bands Nov 19@ 7:30 pm
I am back, back with a venagence. What was thought of as a dying musical career is now in full bloom. Sort of. I am working on major deals with some musicians to bring them in the fold. I have Derek Moore, a very talented bassist whom I have known for a few years, but never thought we would be in band together. Then there is Brian (Marty) Martin, the amazing guitarist who has a knack for writing very quality songs. Then there is me (vocals, Rythym guitar). I do not need to talk about myself. I will talk about the rest of the guys. We are in the midst of looking for a good drummer. Any takers. we have talked to one guy, Mike, from Hobart. Possible candidate. We will be sitting down with him tomorrow(Saturday) for an interview of sorts.
This band will rock. I mean we want to rock. No shit music. Pure get up and rock music. Maybe some added melodic touches, but just rock.
Influences range from Filter to Foo Fighters to Alter Bridge to Boy Hits Car to Primus. Cool shit. I think we will be a band that will be heard in the near future.
I am really excited for this project. I am finding the right pieces to the puzzle and it is going to be amazing. If you have questions about shows or upcoming events call me at 219-613-3737. I will answer all questions. Hopefully Zxion will have a part of a website soon.
Zxion. We will be the next name you hear. | | |
| Well I am officially a Sports Writer. Journalist. Columnist. Media Member. Whatever you want to call it. I had my first job today. It was amazing. It is a totally different feeling when you are a writer, compared to a fan. I got the special treatment too. Free admission, free food, free everything. It probably helped that I was wearing my sunday's finest or my birthday suit. Just kidding.
The team I was covering whooped the shit out of the other team. It came down to a final score of 107-0. Crazy shit. After the game I had to interview Coach Kennedy. He found me first and we talked Journalist to Coach for a few, and I asked him the typical questions. Of course I was a little nervous, being my first job, and the person that I took their spot was working there for 27 years. So I had some big shoes to fill. After the mic was off, Coach and I talked and it was very cool. I have to say after watching him yell and kick the shit out of his players, not kick them, you know, I was surprised how nice he was. He asked me off the record, if I would be following the team around all year or what and I told him for the most part yes. Along with other teams. I then asked my photographer, yes I had one of them, what he thought of the interview and he said it could not have been any better.
I am damn proud of myself. I can anything right now. Anything I put in front of myself. I can do. I am so driven right now. It is amazing. This is going ot be a wonderful experience for me. If you want to go with me to the next game I think I am covering a game on August 27th. That is not my next job, but it is opening day for football.
This has been an amazing day. Seeing myself and my work in the nespaper in a few days will rock and I cannot believe it. It is a must read. I am out. I will write more later.
Darren
Sports Journalist | | |
| This is going to be the most upbeat posting I think I have entered to date. Most people probably think I am this depressed individual who just hates life, but I really am not that person. I know I am dealing with an ailment that really holds me down on a lot of things, but really, I can make a lot out of my life. I decided that I have to set some goals, and they are going to be very lofty goals, but I realize that is the only way to achieve them. If I set the bar low, then I will only go so far, but if I set the bar at a decent level, I can only succeed. Here are my goals for the next year or two.
1. I am dedicating myself to finishing school. My education is very important to me, and I need to get my degree. I am going for education. Therefore I need to set my studies aside and attack the books. No ands, ifs or buts about it. It is time to get this done and move on in life.
2. Find a quality job. I know I have been out of work for a little while, but I have been working hard to get a good job, and I will not settle anymore. I have settled too many times. It is time to get off my butt and take ahold of something worthwhile. I have many assets to bring to any company. I am a focused individual and getting a good job is very vital to me and my goals.
3. Take my music and run with it. I know I may not be the next great guitarist, but I know I have enough confidence in myself to do something with my music. I have always loved to perform on stage and it just gives me this intense feeling nothing else can give me. I am going to dedicate a great amount of time to write and play more music. I am going to be playing more shows and working to get my name out to the public. 2004 and 2005 will be my year.
4. Get an agent. I know this sounds crazy and people are thinking what the shit. I want to hit Chicago and just act. I want to do things I have held myself down from before. I want to hit Second City and do some musicals, and create something great. I had so much fun with my last show, that I just feel it. I was born to make people laugh and entertain, so that is my decision.
5. Live life to the fulliest. That is a big key to happiness. Finding happiness will coincide with who I choose my friends to be. My friends now are perfect. Good morals and honest people.
6. Find a good girl. I know people think this would be on the top of my list, but really it is not that huge. It is huge, do not get me wrong, but it should never take over someone's life, and it did when I was with physco Jessica. I pray that no one ever has to ever be in a relationship with anyone like or close to a person like Jessica. I just want someone trustworthy and honest and loving. I sat around for 6 months and had the complete opposite. No cheaters allowed. That was another problem. I just want a good quality girl.
That is a lot to accomplish, but I can do it. It is not hard to do. I just have to set the bar and set my mind to achieve these things. I promise I will not disappoint.
That is it for now.
Life is a wonderful gift to have, and we need to make the most of it. | | |
| Hi everyone,
Everyone has asked me to post, so I guess I am posting, but this may be one of the most depressing posts in the history of posts. Many people have been asking me what is going on with me lately. I have complained about being sick, and not feeling good and things to that nature. I do not call people back at points, I get distant, etc. So I will explain.
I lost 35 pounds 3 years ago, in a matter of like 3 weeks and I saw a pattern in my life and it was not a good pattern. I was sick everyday, with bad stomach pains, along with some other nasty side effects. I went to the doctor, and he very quickly knew something was wrong. I saw something scary, and felt like I was going to break down. My life at that point was just one big mess, and it was not easy to cope with.
Many tests, trials of medications, and surgeries later, it was determined that I had Crohn's disease. It is a stomach illness, thought of have been brought on by stress. It causes severe irrit
ation of the small intestine, and without getting attention, medical attention, bad things can occur. Well let's just say at that point I was stressed, and I did horrible in school. I was dropped from my father's health insurance right at a bad time for me. I could not recieve any further medical attention.
So for 2 years I went through pain, but ignored it. That was all I could do. We fast forward to now.
I have gotten worse. Come to find out Crohn's disease is not stress related. It is a blood related disease passed on through your genes. Surgery is now something that is more important then ever before, but the problem is that surgery does not cure the problem, or even remove anything, it just causes the pain to go away for a certain time. Dieting can help, but it is a complete lifestyle change. No more eating anything you are used to eating. I mean nothing. I have to stay away from stressful situations, the heat, a lot of things. Crohns is becoming more common, mostly in women. The scary thing is it is not curable at this point in time. This is not like cancer that can kill you right away, or anything huge huge, but it can kill you. I am not completely safe, and without insurance or anything it is worse.
I was rejected for medicaid this morning. I walked in and almost that second he said too bad.
So tell me what do I do? As you sit on the other end of this and read, tell me what to do. I will listen. With all my heart I will listen. I do not want this pain anymore, and I cannot hide the pain. I try and show people how happy and fine I am, but really when you are in pain 3-4 hours a day, everyday, and it causes you to do nothing at times but sit in the pain, what can I do. No one really understands this diease, except Katie. She is a nurse, and has helped me through a lot lately. One ounce of sweat on my head, and I feel the pain come on. Not enough sleep, brings it on. Anything nowadays. If you know anyone that has it, or you have it, I am sorry, I really am. I am not reaching out for attention or anything like that. I just want those who read this to understand that it is hard to explain to people and that it is far from easy to deal with. I wish I did not sit here and have tell you anything was wrong, but I cannot do that. I really wish that I could take away some of the shitty things I have done in my life, and maybe I can, but I just want some people to understand that this is far from easy. In fact it is harder than most things I have had to deal with. The pain feels like you are getting stabbed by a large knife several times in a row, not too mention the bleeding, etc.
I ask you to understand, and if anyone has this and you know them, help them, you do not have to help me. Help them. I reach out for those who are sick, and want help for them. I am no longer wanting to be a selfish person. I want others to be helped, and then you can turn and look at me. But if you are reading this please understand, there are things I left out because it may be too hard to understand. Let's just say that I am a man, and I cannot control the tear's at times.
Thank you for your time and for reading this important message from me to you.
Darren
| | |
|
