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Hello forum people, time for more spleen venting and brain ranting from me, the forgotten staffie.
I need motivation. I was 22 in December, and a few days after my birthday, I had realised that I had pretty much wasted the last year of my life. When you realise just how short life is, a year is a hell of a long time to let pass by, especially when you're in your early twenties. You see, my problem is that I'm lazy. There's loads of things I want to in life, and I very rarely get round to doing any of them, purely down to lethargy.
For example, I love music, love listening to music and enjoyed playing in a 'band' briefly. I can read and write music, and secretly reckon I'd make a pretty good songwriter if I put my mind to it. So why not do it then? I've got guitars, Lord knows I've got plenty of spare time (more on that later) and I've even got proper recording equipment at my own home - my Dad's into recording music for adverts etc., so anything I could possibly need to write/record/mix songs is readily available. Yet I haven't recorded a single song, not even attempted so much as learning how the equipment works. Why? What's my major problem? This is what I'm trying to figure out.
Lots of people have said to me "Why don't you just get down and do it?" and I say it's not because I can't, it's because when the moment comes, I can't bring myself to do anything worthy with my life, and settle down comfily on my bed to watch telly/play games/dwindle another year of my life away. I'm fully aware of what this attitude leads to, it leads to loneliness, a lack of self worth and the horror of reaching 30 years only to find out the best years of my life have just been washed down the plughole. You can also apply the above formula to writing/getting a girlfriend/losing weight, it's all the same when you boil it down. It might sound a bit David Brent, but one thing that terrifies me is wasted potential, in myself mind. I know I can do these things and I know what'll happen to me if I don't get myself sorted out, but have I done anything about it? Have I fu...
So it's going to change. For once, I'm going to make New Year's Resolutions that are going to mean something, and that are going to stick. This year, I'm going to record at least 3 songs and press them to CD, I'm going to write a film/screenplay/short story, I'm going to set up a website and gosh darn it, I'm going to get a girlfriend. I'm fed up of being sat on the sofa while the soul drains out of me, I'm going to ruddy well (this swear filter is rubbish) do something about it, and I'd like you all to be witnesses. Website must be up by April 1st, songs must be recorded by July 1st and film thingy must be written by October 1st - girlfriend will come in time (no pun intended).
For God's sake people, hold me to this. Pop this topic as much as you want, and remind me what I've said I'm going to do. I do want to get my life in working order, but it's abundantly clear that I'm ill equipped to do it without some help. If you've got any ideas you want to give me, by all means go ahead, I'll give you my personal e-mail address and we can brainstorm *does David Brent finger thing*. Really people, I mean it - bully me if you have to, but read this post, and make me stop playing videogames - this morning I played Tiger Woods for about 5 hours, great start to the year, huh?
It's going to happen, really it is. Even just writing this makes me feel like something's changing. Of course, one month down the line I could by playing Tiger Woods again, but then I can hold you responsible (ha). So, first up - the website. Those of you who caught the ill-fated Digifelch website may have some idea about what it's going to be like, only not as face-achingly nerdy. It's going to have honest reviews (ahem) and intelligent writing, and people from this forum are going to help me - you all know who you are, and I haven't even asked you yet. Cheers guys and gals.
It's the first day of 2003, and I feel better already. My brain's in perfect working order, my life is just in need of a reshuffle, that's all. I'll keep you all updated, naturally, and I'll contact a few of you about ideas and stuff I'm interested in. So here we go. It's a bit scary actually, but I know I can do it, it's a big step to admit you've been wasting your life, but I have done and I'm fully ready to move onto the next stage. I'm a mature bloke, and I'm ready to grab hold of things and start dictating how I want then to be.
And I'm going to start by buying a laptop. Seeya soon people, wish me luck.
I need motivation. I was 22 in December, and a few days after my birthday, I had realised that I had pretty much wasted the last year of my life. When you realise just how short life is, a year is a hell of a long time to let pass by, especially when you're in your early twenties. You see, my problem is that I'm lazy. There's loads of things I want to in life, and I very rarely get round to doing any of them, purely down to lethargy.
For example, I love music, love listening to music and enjoyed playing in a 'band' briefly. I can read and write music, and secretly reckon I'd make a pretty good songwriter if I put my mind to it. So why not do it then? I've got guitars, Lord knows I've got plenty of spare time (more on that later) and I've even got proper recording equipment at my own home - my Dad's into recording music for adverts etc., so anything I could possibly need to write/record/mix songs is readily available. Yet I haven't recorded a single song, not even attempted so much as learning how the equipment works. Why? What's my major problem? This is what I'm trying to figure out.
Lots of people have said to me "Why don't you just get down and do it?" and I say it's not because I can't, it's because when the moment comes, I can't bring myself to do anything worthy with my life, and settle down comfily on my bed to watch telly/play games/dwindle another year of my life away. I'm fully aware of what this attitude leads to, it leads to loneliness, a lack of self worth and the horror of reaching 30 years only to find out the best years of my life have just been washed down the plughole. You can also apply the above formula to writing/getting a girlfriend/losing weight, it's all the same when you boil it down. It might sound a bit David Brent, but one thing that terrifies me is wasted potential, in myself mind. I know I can do these things and I know what'll happen to me if I don't get myself sorted out, but have I done anything about it? Have I fu...
So it's going to change. For once, I'm going to make New Year's Resolutions that are going to mean something, and that are going to stick. This year, I'm going to record at least 3 songs and press them to CD, I'm going to write a film/screenplay/short story, I'm going to set up a website and gosh darn it, I'm going to get a girlfriend. I'm fed up of being sat on the sofa while the soul drains out of me, I'm going to ruddy well (this swear filter is rubbish) do something about it, and I'd like you all to be witnesses. Website must be up by April 1st, songs must be recorded by July 1st and film thingy must be written by October 1st - girlfriend will come in time (no pun intended).
For God's sake people, hold me to this. Pop this topic as much as you want, and remind me what I've said I'm going to do. I do want to get my life in working order, but it's abundantly clear that I'm ill equipped to do it without some help. If you've got any ideas you want to give me, by all means go ahead, I'll give you my personal e-mail address and we can brainstorm *does David Brent finger thing*. Really people, I mean it - bully me if you have to, but read this post, and make me stop playing videogames - this morning I played Tiger Woods for about 5 hours, great start to the year, huh?
It's going to happen, really it is. Even just writing this makes me feel like something's changing. Of course, one month down the line I could by playing Tiger Woods again, but then I can hold you responsible (ha). So, first up - the website. Those of you who caught the ill-fated Digifelch website may have some idea about what it's going to be like, only not as face-achingly nerdy. It's going to have honest reviews (ahem) and intelligent writing, and people from this forum are going to help me - you all know who you are, and I haven't even asked you yet. Cheers guys and gals.
It's the first day of 2003, and I feel better already. My brain's in perfect working order, my life is just in need of a reshuffle, that's all. I'll keep you all updated, naturally, and I'll contact a few of you about ideas and stuff I'm interested in. So here we go. It's a bit scary actually, but I know I can do it, it's a big step to admit you've been wasting your life, but I have done and I'm fully ready to move onto the next stage. I'm a mature bloke, and I'm ready to grab hold of things and start dictating how I want then to be.
And I'm going to start by buying a laptop. Seeya soon people, wish me luck.
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Excellent Mr Snuggly.
This year has been a real turning point for me too.
Well, it probably started last December, but anyway.
I've now got me a regular preview writing spot on Cube Europe, which I'll use to raise my profile...
But story wise, things are buzzing around my head at a million miles an hour at the moment. Everything gives me a new idea, I reall ybelieve that I've got what it takes to make it as a writer.
Magazines are, in general , pathetic when it comes to getting responses though, but if I don't hear, I don't care, it's their loss. I'll keep sending things out, and when they want me, I'm ready.
I'm sorry to hop into your post here, Snugs, with my own issues, but I kind of see myself at a similar point.
A nyway, all the best man, and if you need a hand with owt, use the new email address I'm registered on SR with, not the hotmail thing, I don't use it anymore.
This year has been a real turning point for me too.
Well, it probably started last December, but anyway.
I've now got me a regular preview writing spot on Cube Europe, which I'll use to raise my profile...
But story wise, things are buzzing around my head at a million miles an hour at the moment. Everything gives me a new idea, I reall ybelieve that I've got what it takes to make it as a writer.
Magazines are, in general , pathetic when it comes to getting responses though, but if I don't hear, I don't care, it's their loss. I'll keep sending things out, and when they want me, I'm ready.
I'm sorry to hop into your post here, Snugs, with my own issues, but I kind of see myself at a similar point.
A nyway, all the best man, and if you need a hand with owt, use the new email address I'm registered on SR with, not the hotmail thing, I don't use it anymore.
Exams broked mine brains.
Why can't I spel especially?
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> Plus, I bought
> a skateboard and am trying to learn
You need to find somewhere to do it first, and someone to teach you, otherwise you'll get nowhere. The Tony Hawk games aren't much help, if that's what you were thinking. You'll also need to put a lot of time and effort in, because it can be frustrating at first, and expeially if you don't pick it up quickly, which most people don't.
> and I reckon I wanna learn how to scratch,
Mixing decks are expensive, expecially if you want to get two turntables. it may be better only to get one if it is only going to be recreational mixing. Although Vinyls are a superior form of music storage, they are more expensive than CDs, and vinyl buying can eat up a lot of money, quickly.
> Plus, I bought
> a skateboard and am trying to learn
You need to find somewhere to do it first, and someone to teach you, otherwise you'll get nowhere. The Tony Hawk games aren't much help, if that's what you were thinking. You'll also need to put a lot of time and effort in, because it can be frustrating at first, and expeially if you don't pick it up quickly, which most people don't.
> and I reckon I wanna learn how to scratch,
Mixing decks are expensive, expecially if you want to get two turntables. it may be better only to get one if it is only going to be recreational mixing. Although Vinyls are a superior form of music storage, they are more expensive than CDs, and vinyl buying can eat up a lot of money, quickly.
Coundown to explosion of Snuggly's head : T-Minus 5 days...
Groovy. Sounds like you're getting everything in order, and all is coming together.
Give us a shout when you get your site up an running!
Give us a shout when you get your site up an running!
Things going quite well at the moment, getting my PC next week and broadband soon after. Got a few designs down on paper for the website, plus loads of ideas and a pretty clear vision of what I want, a simple games/film/music reviews website. I've also bought the domain name.
In other matters, I've a few songs buzzing about my head, plus I had a really great idea for a film that I think could work. Plus, I bought a skateboard and am trying to learn (no doubt you'll see the video soon...) and I reckon I wanna learn how to scratch, too...
One thing at a time, eh?
In other matters, I've a few songs buzzing about my head, plus I had a really great idea for a film that I think could work. Plus, I bought a skateboard and am trying to learn (no doubt you'll see the video soon...) and I reckon I wanna learn how to scratch, too...
One thing at a time, eh?
And Pirates.
I demand my song about microwaves.
That is all.
That is all.
*Cracks whip*
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