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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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Goatboy wrote:
> New Year Resolutions for me:
>
> Take over world
> Create futuristic space-station and hold world to ransom
> Try to bring Richard Kiel back from the dead
> Destroy life as we know it
*****
*Adds "Destroy Goatboy" to her list of things to do.*
> New Year Resolutions for me:
>
> Take over world
> Create futuristic space-station and hold world to ransom
> Try to bring Richard Kiel back from the dead
> Destroy life as we know it
*****
*Adds "Destroy Goatboy" to her list of things to do.*
Hey, Snuggly, just popping this topic again. When you get around to doing your screenplay, I suggest using Hollywood Screenplay (I believe that's the name)
I use it - it's just a trial thingy, but there's no "10 days before it stops working on you" thing and it has some good (and useful) features
I use it - it's just a trial thingy, but there's no "10 days before it stops working on you" thing and it has some good (and useful) features
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> Website is still in pencil sketch stage, but I may have a name and a
> few ideas for things to write. Two reviews already written. Still
> working out logistics of getting MAXX PC and broadband, therefore
> ruining my whole family's telecommunications.
>
> A good start, I feel.
Did you get the program?
> Website is still in pencil sketch stage, but I may have a name and a
> few ideas for things to write. Two reviews already written. Still
> working out logistics of getting MAXX PC and broadband, therefore
> ruining my whole family's telecommunications.
>
> A good start, I feel.
Did you get the program?
Ali, just stop pizzing about and ACTUALLY DO IT! I told you I'd help you with the site and setting up your PC and everything. Just take out the money and buy the goddamn computer first! Then you can get broadband and download movies, music, play PS2, XBox and PC games online and use the PC to make music. I can give you Cubasis, Fruityloops and tons of cracking software. It's no good coming on here everyday and whinging about when you're gonna do it - just fricking do it!
There, that outta do it.
Do it!
There, that outta do it.
Do it!
BEARDS. wrote:
> Yes. And I'm going to lose weight, plant some trees, spend some time
> every day thinking about how great life is, smile often, make peace
> with my inner self, turn up to school more than three days a week,
> revise for exams and suddenly gain the ability to empathise with other
> people.
By any chance are you a projection of myself dreamt up by my crazy mind, Fight Club style?
(apart from the weight bit)
> Yes. And I'm going to lose weight, plant some trees, spend some time
> every day thinking about how great life is, smile often, make peace
> with my inner self, turn up to school more than three days a week,
> revise for exams and suddenly gain the ability to empathise with other
> people.
By any chance are you a projection of myself dreamt up by my crazy mind, Fight Club style?
(apart from the weight bit)
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> Still
> working out logistics of getting MAXX PC and broadband, therefore
> ruining my whole family's telecommunications.
That is always sadistically excellent fun. And entirely legal. And occasionally very expensive.
> Still
> working out logistics of getting MAXX PC and broadband, therefore
> ruining my whole family's telecommunications.
That is always sadistically excellent fun. And entirely legal. And occasionally very expensive.
Goatboy wrote:
> Continue smoking
> Try to care about the little creatures
Care for them by polluting their atmosphere? Or are these creatures on your space station? Or I suppose you could smoke in the space station and the creatures could stay here...- either way, it would be hard to care for them whilst not on their planet.
> Grow hair long again and beard to ZZ Top length
Heehee, I have long hair :)
..........ish
> Continue smoking
> Try to care about the little creatures
Care for them by polluting their atmosphere? Or are these creatures on your space station? Or I suppose you could smoke in the space station and the creatures could stay here...- either way, it would be hard to care for them whilst not on their planet.
> Grow hair long again and beard to ZZ Top length
Heehee, I have long hair :)
..........ish
Just remember this and you will be fine. It is an old Italian Proverb.
le scimmie bollite erediteranno la terra e tutti saranno bruciati nei fuochi di Derby!
It will be the key.
le scimmie bollite erediteranno la terra e tutti saranno bruciati nei fuochi di Derby!
It will be the key.
As long as you are kind to small creature Rolf Harris will forgive your Armageddon, and at that end of the day the mutual respect of a beloved Antipodean is what this is all about isn't it?
You manage to almost make that sound like a bad thing.
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