Once I was told "you were the 'once-in-a-generation' type of student"... I had nothing but an interest in music and the grace of some teacher to admit me into a class of developed musicians. I had no choice but to out-work the competition to get up to a pace where I could develop my own voice. Well, my work ethic didn't let up, and my voice was valued beyond the scope of the school I was in. Too bad I was so conflicted with my upbringing and the reality that I had been given false promises by those I trusted most. After dropping out to pursue Berklee, which I had exhausted almost all of my incredibly limited resources to try to reach out to, the school just kept ignoring me. I was too old, or something. Whatever it was, I had to return home to the disfunction that so heavily influenced my conflicted brain. Having gone from an insignificant blip on the musical radar, to breaking down bach, beethoven, schubert, and tons of miles davis, jimi hendrix, and a host of blues players - imitating their styles into my own work (disclaimer, I was not necessarily good at it) to a remote job site populated by a workforce of blue-collars, convicts, patriots, and the complete opposite of an environment the likes of a liberal arts degree path in a music school, having once been diagnosed bipolar, despite the host of quack-in-the-box docs, fear-mongering 1st world types doing nothing more than repeating their dysfunctional projections of life in their guise to help, and natural forces that would take any person, regardless of race, sex, color, or any form of categorical traits and force them to understand the value of teamwork, I can say that: My hardest or biggest event I ever did was not give up on life, and not throw my life into such a painful absolute adherence to ideals and personal interests. I learned how nice it is to simply focus on the moment, one step, one breath, and one focus. These things I learned after 45 days of working 12 hours a day in a remote location without a day off. Especially during the fallout of going into the job with the belief the money would make it possible to pursue my passion for music, and then slowly the manual labor begun to unravel the fragile attributes I had developed in music school. There's a whole litany of stories involving friends who've blasted their brains out, watching people die while recreating, and the endless other tangible acts I've now realized were so incredibly messed up that don't really come close to what I've shared. Mostly because I've taken them all as learning opportunities. Every moment gives an opportunity to learn. That is what makes us human, that is how we developed. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Hubski, I'm not bullshitting you anymore: the problems we all face are nothing compared to what is coming. The events soon to unfold will be the ones that define our era in history. Never before in the history of the U.S. has an event like what is coming transpired, what we hold of value will be questioned, challenged, and in most cases completely eradicated. A reset is coming. At the end of the day, we are just very perceptive animals, so our cyclic history shows. Swedishbadgergirl, I have much respect for you and your decision. There is a consequence for every action, and it seems you made yours in a favor that weighed into your own path. March on.
keep it simple: if you aren't having fun, something is wrong.
My parents have a Norland apple tree in their back yard. The apples are falling now. Once they fall off that tree, they get soft real quick. About a week ago I took one that was on the ground, rotting partially on one side, and threw it off into the woods in our backyard. It happened to fall on a small wire fence, really quite a long shot looking at the 5 in. gaps in between the 1/4 in. wire. It fell directly on a cross piece of the wire. It's still there, brilliant red in a sea of green trees, suspended in the air. I'm looking at it while writing this. If I had the money, I would hire a professional photographer to capture a photo, blow it up, and then frame it and put it in a glorious spot somewhere for all my guests to see. To me, behind the picture is the memory of picking the apples with my father. That is a pleasant memory of myself with him, which is a rarity to me. In music school, a mentor shared his opinion that, "the most important thing about music is what it means to you." If you chose to objectify your valuation of art. Great. If you want to share why it is valuable to you, fantastic. If you want to keep your valuation to yourself, whatever works for you. It is a free country (lulz). Kanye 2020
http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/12/us/orlando-gay-nightclub-shooting-live-blog/index.html "The shooter called 911, pledged allegiance to ISIS and mentioned the Boston bombers, according to a U.S. official."
I was working in a remote region with a korean war vet - the marine was as much of a libertarian as you could find. The man had the constitution nearly memorized. When our camp was on a break and the discussion came up concerning drugs, he said to legalize it all and 'if you want to ruin your life with drugs, that is your life, not mine.' The guy was in his mid 80s.... a little off kilter but damn, he had a life that would lead anyone to respect his opinion.
PA: Fatboy Slim is debuting live on Boiler Room tomorrow 10/11/16
the jedi council #notfair
What about the Ukraine conflict in 2013/14? Reddit certainly played an informative role there
This solo melts
I'd be a poesideon-kind... but in a demigod way, super low key - like hancock - maybe with the power to change the world, but lacking the motivation for whatever reason. I'd most likely wipe the earth clean and play god for a while with my powers before showing the beauty of a balanced ecosystem in a jeff bridges sort of way. I mean, I could easily rage-typhoon and destroy everyone - but - you know, that wouldn't really be than cool, man.
investing
this is why this environment is the healthiest medium of social engagement I have ever found. After my own emotional polarity dies down from this event - and I can see this event in a more objective bias akin to my values, I cannot wait to see how this event is understood and received on this site.
hahaha "the journey of 1000 miles begins with one step" "wherever you go, don't forget to smell the roses along the way.." "if you aren't having fun, something is wrong."
everything is possible in your dreams. Making them a reality is not as simple as just building a fucking magic castle, unless you are living in a bubble. a magic bubble A family member of mine has gone there at least a half dozen times over the past 10 years. There was some real shit, long ago. I'm sure it's a lot of fun, but talk is cheap, know what I mean?
1st world bubble right there ^
Now taking bets on the end of the political party system by 2020.
3:2 for destruction
My proudest moment in life, looking back, was simply not to give up on it, or my dreams.
Yessum, I got me quite a squall with them people out in them carolinas yes I certainly do sir.
grow up. Your social circle isn't worth maintaining
- but if his theory is proven correct... ten points for crowdfunding!!!!!
My mother and father. I wouldn't be alive if it weren't for them.
these are two off the top of my head - relatively new ones. gotta love that dorian mode. I was lucky to have gotten to see this exact performance live. I was packed in about 10 feet off the main stage for that performance. that whole song I was like - 0_0. This blows my mind.