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Friday, January 7th, 2005
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8:22a - 2004 recap
Okay so this is the same "survey" i did for 2003... should be funny doing the A/B on this one...
1. What did you do in 2004 that you've never done before:
Got fired from my job
2. Did you keep your New Years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I think overall i was a better friend/person in 2004 than I have been before... the 2nd half of '04 was rough but i think it played a large part in strengthening friendships that i may have doubted or been skeptical of... it also made me aware of certain individuals who were NOT as near and dear to me as i might have thought they were. as for this year... try to be healthier, more focused, and a more attentive father (yet still remain aggressive and "in touch")!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Dave and Summer had a beautiful baby girl!!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
wow. where do i start? Matt Setzer of Frolic, Mayhem at the Eagle, and tho' we weren't REALLY close, Dimebag's death was hard on me. Sera may as well have died.
5. What places did you visit?
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and JAIL... and my hometown, Uvalde, Texas
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
A NEW CAR and more $$$$$$!!!!
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 18th/19th - The day the Eagle died
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
finding my balance. back in 2003 i learned to love myself and embraced selfishness because i had lost so much of "myself" prior to that. in 2004 the pendulum swung the other way and i became a li'l bit more of a "giver" as opposed to a "taker". 2004 was full of a lot of downs - spiritually, financially, professionally, and romantically... 2004 changed me forever. but i found out what it was like to really handle huge problems in a pinch. i worked thru my problems with a makeshift support system built from the remnants of my former life. thank God for friends. REAL friends.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Sera.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Man, I had like a sever sinus infection for weeeeeeks!! sucked!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
my sons 1st CD walkman and a new mountain bike
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
THE Lauryn... wow, baby - what a support you have been, being there for me at my lowest! And my friends that kept it together: Bitchboy, Cindy, Megan, Dina - we all had a helluva year and we're still tight! Also, my partner Jason Coyle - you breathed new life into me, man! Just think... if the Eagle hadn't of taken a shit, we never could've worked together in this capacity! You get this year's "angel award" cuz you were a Godsend!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Did i already mention the "S" word?
14. Where did most of your money go?
just like last year: Child support, Trees bar, and sushi restaurants
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
ScreamForMeDallas.com & Rawkphest, 2004 Local Awards, the possibility of making something right with someone!
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
"Thank You (For The Song)" by Seven Story Drop and "The Reason" by Hoobastank (damn you for writing that wretched song!)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier
ii. thinner or fatter? thinner
iii. richer or poorer? Definitely poorer money-wise
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
looking on the bright side and exercising
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
trying to fight for the approval and companionship of someone who doesn't care (anymore)
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
mom & dad and the kids
21. How will you be spending New Year's?
New Years Evil with ScreamForMeDallas.com
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Yes. twice sort of.
23. How many one-night stands?
hmmm... i could get into trouble on this one. let's just say nothin' get ya over a broken heart like a good roll in the hay
24. What was your favorite TV program?
[adult swim] on cartoon network (family guy, sealab 2020, futurama, aqua teen hunger force)
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Yes. and how. love/hate, full-circle.
26. What was the best book you read?
a "learn how to make sushi" book that was too boring and a few kids books with the kiddos
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
hands down - DEDLOCK (hey J-Rock, we're gonna get shit for this...)
28. What did you want and get?
I finally wanted a girlfriend and yes, i was blessed with a helluva catch (love ya babe - i know you're reading this...stalker!)
29. What did you want and not get?
NEW CAR, DAMMIT!!!
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Kill Bill Vol. 2 and White Chicks (thanks to my Lauryn)
31. What did you do on your birthday?
had two b-day parties/shows: Poison Cherry, Frolic, Lame, Honchie, and Fame 15 in Deep Ellum - and Dedlock, Neverset, Panic Value, Earful in Fort Worth. drank much. partied even more. was stellar. and of course spent a nice sober period with my kids! they made me the best b-day cards and got me new wallet!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
seeing my old boss get "his" - karma's a bitch, max!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
same as always: Jeans & black T-shirts
34. What kept you sane?
staying busy. when i was bored i had time for depression - what a shitty rut to get into. thank God for giving us PROJECTS!
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Avril Lavigne, Lindsey Lohan (c'mon look at those cans!), and George Dubya!!!
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
whining democrats threatening to go to Canada. need help packing??
37. Who did you miss?
Sera, for a good chunk of the year
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Jason Coyle my partner in crime, J-rock, THE Lauryn... I had met them all before 2004 but we really got close in 2004! you guys rule!
38.b. Side question...who would you like to get to know better?
Lauryn's best friend, Julie (sometimes she thinks I hate her), the Seven Story Drop and Neverset boys (good lads all the way around)
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
There will always be people in your life that surprise you. ya think ya know someone...
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
referring back to #16:
"Thank You (For The Song)" by Seven Story Drop from their CD, Gravity
When I think about you I wonder if you know
I often think about you as though we could be much more
And all the common things we share
Gives me hope but makes you scared
I won’t pretend I don’t feel like this
You can’t pretend I don’t exist
I can’t hide these feelings so strong
If I can’t have what I need
I’ll just thank you for the song
I won’t deny these emotions - These feelings so strong
If I can’t be what you need
I’ll just thank you for the song
Do you think about me and wonder if I know
Do you think about love and the man you should look for
I want to know what’s on your mind
When I look into your eyes
Others are there that I could turn to
But the others fade ‘cause they’re not you
A song could never take the place
Of someone so hard to find
But this song is all I have from you tonight
It still leaves a hole inside
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