Another Cold Night

It's been a while....lets see

The day after my last post my parents took my truck away from me so I have been stranded at my house, except for when Cory comes and gets me. I haven't been up at the shop everyday like I like to be, but what can you do? This last Saturday was pretty awesome. Business was slow as fuck at the shop and it eventually lead to me and Pat having a awesome Idea. The annoying apprentice girl sits around all day drawing pirate ships, well we decided since she wasn't there everyone there is getting a free pirate ship haha. So needless to say I have a new pirate ship piece on my arm.

Grant is home from tour, which is awesome I missed having my best friend around. I actually am at his house right now, Mason sure did miss me having me around. I'm glad I get to at least have Grant around right now, I have been feeling pretty bummed lately. I don't really know why, but I have been sleeping almost all day, everyday.

I went over to Ryan's house the other day. It's always good to see him, no matter how long its been since the last time we talked it's like we pick up right where we left off. I guess that's what happens when you are raised together. Nancy is doing horrible, it breaks my heart to see what shes going through. It must be the worst thing ever being trapped in your own body. I've been bracing myself for her death any day, which is the saddest thing to ever say .

I haven't applied at any fast food places, I just cant bring myself to work at one, I have been toying around with joining the army a lot. I could joining for the minimum amount of time and then get out and pursue the rest of my life and dreams, but I feel like I am at a very pivotal point in my life and 4-6 years is a big chunk of life when you're 20.

Something needs to happen, and it needs to happen now.

-Me

Closest thing to a good day

I have had in a while.

Woke up, ate fruity pebbles(awesome) Then I went to Shaun's place picked up Quecke and Shaun we went to panera bread(awesome) then we dropped Quecke off at the airport. On the way back to the shop Shaun and I decided that he should tattoo a blashpomus ass piece on me. So I ended up getting a "Devil Susej" tattoo down the whole right side of my right leg. It is pretty bad ass. But god-damn did it hurt. Then after haning around the shop, buisness was good today, I came home and Ashley came over. Needless to say we had a very good time ;)

I still need a job, I guess i'll bite the bullet and go apply at some fast food places tomorrow and see how that goes.

p.s. I am so glad I have such solid friends, it's kinda like the extended family I never had.

-Me

A change in the winds

I haven't posted anything in a couple days. Simply because they have been extremely uneventful, and the only thing more pathetic than an uneventful day is taking the time to write about it. The only real thing worth even talking about is having an old "friend" bugging me. Sometimes I wish people would just pretend I don't exist, I mean you might as well if you do 99.9% of the time anyway right? Oh yeah, and Cory came over and took some pretty rad pictures of me, so that was pretty cool. Our jams have been unproductive but I have some really cool ideas swimming around in this crazy head of mine.

Today I took Maya to the vet, she finally had her ear bandages taken off, which makes me happy. I don't feel bad looking at her anymore, and shes happy as hell about it! Then Shauncey, Quecke, and myself drove out to the Fort for Pats baby shower. (note to self:never attend another baby shower) neeless to say it was boring as fuck, but I got to see some people I dont really get to see so that was cool. We came back, Shaun tattooed Quecke and then we went to Fridays and had some good food. Then came back, went upstairs and played Skate, watched some its always sunny and thats about it.

Ive been talking to this girl Ashley, she is really really fun. I hope we get to hang out soon.

Everything is so confusing right now, everytime something starts to feel right im immidiatly reminded the real shitty situation I am in. My parents are constantly on my nuts about finding a job, I mean I dont really blame them. Its not like I dont try though. I have been contemplating joinging the army but if I do I will not talk to anyone including my family. I will strictly be a United states soilder. Nothing more, Nothing less.

I just need to find a steady job and continue apprenticing until I can tattoo full time.
or
find a band that is already making good money.

I would love to say "things will work out, they always do" but that couldnt be further from the truth.

-Me

Friday the 13th

Was a stormy day all day, I woke up at 4a.m. but actually got out of bed around 6a.m. drank coffee and made muffins. Then Maya woke up and I played with her for a little while. I had this whole elaborate scheme which included going out applying for more jobs and washing my truck and pretty much be as productive as possible. But considering I went to sleep at Midnight and after one very random and just flat out fucking weird dream waking up and not being able to go to sleep. I ended up laying down with Maya and falling asleep almost all day until about 2p.m. I then went to the shop, did the usual. (I cant stand the new apprentice girl that has been coming in) But Kendal came in to get tattooed today, I am not quite sure what it is about her but she is just so fucking cute. Turns out Putty came in today. He is on leave until Monday. I missed that kid. After me and Kerr closed down the shop I went and had a pretty long conversation with Putty over cigarettes and a few beers. Then we watched a couple of south park episodes with Shaun and Z. I drove Z home. Once I got home I made the best sandwich ever (buffalo chicken, peppercorn ranch,sweet baby rays BBQ, and two kinds of expensive cheese) and now here I am. About to pass out and probably sleep way to late to really accomplish anything tomorrow except work at the shop.

I am pretty sure come some time next week I will be enlisting in the United States Army.

p.s. Lesson learned today, do not wear a beanie all god damn day.

-Me

Just Another Day

Today was a typical day in what has become almost a routine.

I wake up (usually way to late by most standards)
Search for jobs / check up on applications
Play with Maya
Go to the shop and try to learn something new, and or stay busy

The only thing out of the norm was the fact that my dad and I had to plug a hole in my tire. Apparently a big ass bolt found its way in to my tire. Which leads me to believe someone set it underneath it. But whatever.

Maybe that's my problem, why I cant seem to stay happy. "But whatever" seems to be my cure-all lately.But.............whatever.

p.s. Being grown up isn't half as fun as growing up.

-Me

Sleepless Night

Today I applied for a job at both Wal-Greens and West. All though I am not quite sure how either will go there is always hope I guess. The ideal situation would be finding a job that I can either work during the early day(7am-3pm), or work a grave yard shift (12am-6am) either way so I can continue my apprenticeship at 3 Saints. I don't really know why, or how it happened but in the past month it has become a strong passion to be a tattoo artist. Maybe its the enviornment, well not so much the dumbass customers, but the whole true tattoo comunity is overall an enjoyable one. Then again it could be the freedom it allows. I used to think that my only real way of having an "outlet" was writing and playing music. Well as of latley I have found that its not just music, its art in general. Wether it be painting, drawing, or just creating things. The art of creation is just so inspiring to me, especially in a world where computers have taken over so much.

but on with the day,
I went up to the shop around 5p.m. or so. The usuals were up there. Its weird how they have all become kinda like a group of friends that you would have in highschool. Everyone is so diffrent but we some how all mesh. I did the usual, clean, haha. But I did work on my line drawings, Myck said im doing a lot better. Then Shaun, Cory, Z, and myself all met Courtney up at Denys for some ummm whatever you call a meal at 1a.m. We had the fucking weirdest waiter of all time ever. I think he was on meth, and more than likley homosexual. (not that there is anything with being gay) just stating a fact.

Notes:
I need cigaretes.
I still need a job.
I need to take Maya to the vet.
I need to find out why my oil light is on in the Tundra.
Loose weight.

Maybe I can fall asleep before the sun comes up.

p.s. Journey is the greatest band of all time..........ever.

-Me

Migraine City

Well today was pretty uneventful, considering I didn't get up till about 6 in the afternoon. Migraines are a son of a bitch. I would periodically wake up with water running from my eyes because of the intense pain. I used to wonder how people in the middle ages where so ignorant to think that certain illness and pains were signs of demons or being possessed. But after today, I can relate to thinking such things. I felt like I was going insane.

I went and met my parents up at Ollies and had some wings for dinner. Then I came home played with Maya a little bit. She has a weird lump on her right side. I'm kinda concerned, I plan on calling the vet tomorrow to see what is going on.

Now im just sitting around watching Donnie Darko (forgot what a good movie it is) and just had a funny conversation with Alix. That girl never ceases to amaze me haha.

p.s. I really really need a job.

-Me

A "Day to Remember" Indeed

So early Monday morning right after my last post a very good friend of mine took me out to a pretty cool spot out on the bay. We drank cheap gas station coffee, and smoked our cigarettes talking of the past, present, future. I feel like a lot of it was simply me babbling but deep down I think it did us both some good. We came back to my place around 6 in the morning and jammed for a little bit, we didn't accomplish to much (lack of equipment for him) but it was still very intense, I guess being balls tired and jamming as the suns coming up through the window can make some cool ideas flow. After that I took Maya to the vet. Shes growing up super strong and healthy I am excited to see how big she gets. Then I finally tried to take a nap.

Well after a short lived power nap I woke up to something so amazing I didn't quite believe it. I was being offered to not only travel to Europe in 5 days, but I would be playing guitar with one of my favorite bands "A Day To Remember" after a couple of frantic phone calls to people with the band and some nifty footwork on my dads behalf involving getting a passport in such short notice I was set and ready to go, I just needed the go ahead "Yes". So I send an email to Neil and Tom, The guitar players of A Day To Remember", seeing what the situation is looking like. After what felt like an eternity of waiting, I finally received the email I was expecting "We have someone else to do it"

Now don't get me wrong, there is still an opportunity that by some very unlikely circumstances I will still be able to full-fill this amazing offer. But the out look is grim.

What a very long and eventful day.
I still need a job.
But at least I have a select few friends and family that make life worth living right now.


p.s. I also learned that Ranch goes good on "Sloppy Joes"


-Me

aaannndddd so it begins

I'm not really sure as to why I decided to start a blog. Maybe its more of a diary than anything. I got the idea from a really good friend. I will go ahead and give you a heads up. I am not doing this to impress anyone as far as my grammatical skills, or the content that these blogs may or may not posses. This is simply to put out the things that are constantly rolling around in my head.

I'm off to enjoy cigarettes and cheap gas station coffee, with the company of a good friend.

-me