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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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So I'm not the only lazy bast in the world? Reassuring, although I appreciate how easy it is to "get into a rut" and end up "wasting" life. The problem is that doing nothing is the easiest option and most people just want an easy life. However people like that (like me) end up regretting their lack of enthusiasm and resent/envy those that have this quality in abundance. This in turn leads to self esteem issues and a lethargic state of "hibernation".
Situation can lead to the aforementioned though, when I get back from work, usually about 9pm (I go to the gym most nights) I am not in any fit state to do anything constructive or creative. I couldn't face looking at a monitor for another second and so end up watching a DVD or something. I also become very anti-social due to tiredness. A Wastrel yes, but am I wasting life in these circumstances, perhaps.
The weekends are the key though, which I invariably DO waste, silly really.
Anyway this ramble HAS to finish on a high (if you've read this and it doesn't you've just wasted another 3mins of your life!), so good luck mate and if you need a hand with owt (especially the script or website thing) then say so and I'll see what I can do...
IN BRENT MODE *Click*
You're simple the best, do do dah dah, *claps hands*
Better than all the rest...
Situation can lead to the aforementioned though, when I get back from work, usually about 9pm (I go to the gym most nights) I am not in any fit state to do anything constructive or creative. I couldn't face looking at a monitor for another second and so end up watching a DVD or something. I also become very anti-social due to tiredness. A Wastrel yes, but am I wasting life in these circumstances, perhaps.
The weekends are the key though, which I invariably DO waste, silly really.
Anyway this ramble HAS to finish on a high (if you've read this and it doesn't you've just wasted another 3mins of your life!), so good luck mate and if you need a hand with owt (especially the script or website thing) then say so and I'll see what I can do...
IN BRENT MODE *Click*
You're simple the best, do do dah dah, *claps hands*
Better than all the rest...
Okay, I've had a little sleep on things (about 4 hours actually) and I've decided I'm going to buy a MAXX PC. The website will come easily, I've just got to think of a name. The leader so far is shiznit.co.uk. I came up with a good idea for a short story last night too, and I'm going to write a news item tonight with the headline MARTIN LAWRENCE ARRESTED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF EDDIE MURPHY.
What kind of website are you going to make then...? I'm intrigued.
Oh, and good luck with the music recording and the writing of stuff as well. Hope you have fun with all the stuff, and also get some sense of acheivement from it.
Oh, and good luck with the music recording and the writing of stuff as well. Hope you have fun with all the stuff, and also get some sense of acheivement from it.
Motivation has always been a problem for me. I started making a website way back, the first good-ish website I did and I never do anything about it anymore.
Anyway, go for it. Make your life worth making a film out of, that's my moto (Well it will soon) :-D
Anyway, go for it. Make your life worth making a film out of, that's my moto (Well it will soon) :-D
Here here! A kick up the backside only ever works when administered by oneself. Good luck, and I WILL hold you to them thar deadlines!
Give me your e-mail addy and I shall e-mail you once I week with a reminder telling you to get motivated - deal?
[email protected]
[email protected]
Go Snuggly, Go Snuggly, its ya birthday, its ya birthday.... Gooooo Snuggly!
*shakes pompoms*
*shakes pompoms*
Idlewild wrote:
> Give me your e-mail addy and I shall e-mail you once I week with a
> reminder telling you to get motivated - deal?
>
> [email protected]
Once a week's a bit much, just... every once in a while someone could pop this topic if I'm not making any progress.
> Give me your e-mail addy and I shall e-mail you once I week with a
> reminder telling you to get motivated - deal?
>
> [email protected]
Once a week's a bit much, just... every once in a while someone could pop this topic if I'm not making any progress.
Can we tempt you with dohnuts?
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> Okay, I've had a little sleep on things (about 4 hours actually) and
> I've decided I'm going to buy a MAXX PC. The website will come
> easily, I've just got to think of a name. The leader so far is
> shiznit.co.uk. I came up with a good idea for a short story last
> night too, and I'm going to write a news item tonight with the
> headline MARTIN LAWRENCE ARRESTED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF EDDIE MURPHY.
Don't buy anything from Special Reserve, their staff are lazy!
> Okay, I've had a little sleep on things (about 4 hours actually) and
> I've decided I'm going to buy a MAXX PC. The website will come
> easily, I've just got to think of a name. The leader so far is
> shiznit.co.uk. I came up with a good idea for a short story last
> night too, and I'm going to write a news item tonight with the
> headline MARTIN LAWRENCE ARRESTED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF EDDIE MURPHY.
Don't buy anything from Special Reserve, their staff are lazy!
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