8 Random Facts About Myself... (This is a bit late as I was tagged by Val P. & Sully about a month ago)
1) My education began at St. Paul's School in Clifton, NJ. This 'parochial' enviorment was foisted upon me by my parents. They were afraid that I would get 'corrupted' if I went to public school. Little did they know...
2) I consider myself a 'spiritual' & philosophical person, yet not religious. Having gone through 9 years of Catholic dogma at school, I decided that attending church was counter-productive. I'd rather spend my time helping others.
To me, it's very clear that there is a 'Higher Force' in our Universe. It's incredibly difficult for me to believe that everything that exists just 'popped out' of nothingness. I'm not one of those people who "spread the word" so it's cool if your beliefs don't line-up with mine.
3) Sports & me are worlds apart. I was absolutely dreadful at all sports & was almost always the last kid to be picked for any teams. This was the beginning of my self-doubt & when I began living primarily inside my head.
4) Fortunately I was a 'natural' at all my subjects at school. English & grammer in particular. In 2nd grade I joined a book club & read over 125 books by the end of the school year! Albeit they were short stories but 125 books is something I was quite proud of! I even got a certificate for my achievements.
5) In the 3rd grade I discovered Oreo cookies & milk . This marked the beginning of my 'fat' period which made me more of an outcast. My weight reached 228 lbs. when I decided to do something about it. After a long, hard struggle I now weigh in at 157 lbs. I've maintained this weight for several years now.
6) My parents wanted me to attend Catholic high school. I absolutely refused to enroll. They gave up & I entered junior high school in 9th grade. This is where I began my experimental phase of life. Sex, Drugs & Rock n' Roll.
I fell in love with pot right off & smoked joints constantly throughout my school years.
I also tried a few other drugs during this period. Fortunately I got out of this phase before any addiction issues surfaced. Just say no! It works for me...
This is also when I really got into music, in particular the electric guitar. My friend John T. sold me a red 1972 Fender Bronco guitar. Then I bought a 1962 - 200 watt Marshall Major tube amplifier. This was the same amp that Jimi Hendrix used so I had absolutely had to have it.
I drove everyone nuts with my high-volume noodlings. Unfortunately I sold it to some heavy metal cat a few years later for $350.00 and bought a Peavy solid-state amp. I was on a tight budget & the Marshall required maintainance which I simply could not afford. I still have the red Fender Bronco & it plays better than ever!
7) I always seemed to just miss the current musical 'trends' & always yearned for the 1960's free spirit way of doing things. Now in 2007 there are no real 'trends' so I'm actually fashionable these days! Imagine that...
8) I hate using the word "I" since it makes me seem self-absorbed. In truth I appear much more confident than I really am. This is actually a good thing since too much self-confidence can lead to serious disappointments. This I learned the hard way as many of us do in life.
Oh... did I mention that I'm into animals?
>This is just what it's supposed to be. Just 8 random facts about myself.
One day I plan on writing a book containing some of the more interesting things that I've experienced thus far in my life. Short stories or maybe a play?
It's all in my head...
1) My education began at St. Paul's School in Clifton, NJ. This 'parochial' enviorment was foisted upon me by my parents. They were afraid that I would get 'corrupted' if I went to public school. Little did they know...
2) I consider myself a 'spiritual' & philosophical person, yet not religious. Having gone through 9 years of Catholic dogma at school, I decided that attending church was counter-productive. I'd rather spend my time helping others.
To me, it's very clear that there is a 'Higher Force' in our Universe. It's incredibly difficult for me to believe that everything that exists just 'popped out' of nothingness. I'm not one of those people who "spread the word" so it's cool if your beliefs don't line-up with mine.
3) Sports & me are worlds apart. I was absolutely dreadful at all sports & was almost always the last kid to be picked for any teams. This was the beginning of my self-doubt & when I began living primarily inside my head.
4) Fortunately I was a 'natural' at all my subjects at school. English & grammer in particular. In 2nd grade I joined a book club & read over 125 books by the end of the school year! Albeit they were short stories but 125 books is something I was quite proud of! I even got a certificate for my achievements.
5) In the 3rd grade I discovered Oreo cookies & milk . This marked the beginning of my 'fat' period which made me more of an outcast. My weight reached 228 lbs. when I decided to do something about it. After a long, hard struggle I now weigh in at 157 lbs. I've maintained this weight for several years now.
6) My parents wanted me to attend Catholic high school. I absolutely refused to enroll. They gave up & I entered junior high school in 9th grade. This is where I began my experimental phase of life. Sex, Drugs & Rock n' Roll.
I fell in love with pot right off & smoked joints constantly throughout my school years.
I also tried a few other drugs during this period. Fortunately I got out of this phase before any addiction issues surfaced. Just say no! It works for me...
This is also when I really got into music, in particular the electric guitar. My friend John T. sold me a red 1972 Fender Bronco guitar. Then I bought a 1962 - 200 watt Marshall Major tube amplifier. This was the same amp that Jimi Hendrix used so I had absolutely had to have it.
I drove everyone nuts with my high-volume noodlings. Unfortunately I sold it to some heavy metal cat a few years later for $350.00 and bought a Peavy solid-state amp. I was on a tight budget & the Marshall required maintainance which I simply could not afford. I still have the red Fender Bronco & it plays better than ever!
7) I always seemed to just miss the current musical 'trends' & always yearned for the 1960's free spirit way of doing things. Now in 2007 there are no real 'trends' so I'm actually fashionable these days! Imagine that...
8) I hate using the word "I" since it makes me seem self-absorbed. In truth I appear much more confident than I really am. This is actually a good thing since too much self-confidence can lead to serious disappointments. This I learned the hard way as many of us do in life.
Oh... did I mention that I'm into animals?
>This is just what it's supposed to be. Just 8 random facts about myself.
One day I plan on writing a book containing some of the more interesting things that I've experienced thus far in my life. Short stories or maybe a play?
It's all in my head...
posted by Bonfire Jones at 5:12 AM
10 Comments:
I love your 8 things - your autobiography, in a sense.
I know I should have been by to visit you much sooner, but time has a way of boxing me in.
So, as the saying goes, better late than never.
And thanks for your kind support.
Love
Dale
What an interesting list, Ed! I also went to Catholic primary school, but I was lucky. My convent was quite worldly and most of the pupils weren't catholics at all.
I simply cannot imagine you being fat! Not possible! That must have been a hard period for you.I also find it hard to imagine you being stoned and drugged. Well, we all did it for a while didn't we? Me too, but it bored me in the end.
So music has been your life for years. It was meant to be....and yes, write that book! Fter reading so many, it's time you had one of your own ;-)
And thanks for the kind comment on my blog Ed. You, I know, have lost some good friends recently, so your sympathy means a lot. My friend is lucky to have escaped with his life, but I guess there are some wounds that will take much longer to heal.
Great 8 things!! You're an animal person too, that automatically makes you a good person!
Music is the best, huh?!
Ed,
I love your list! I went to Catholic school until grade 8, and stayed away after that- I also refused as a teacher to work for that system. Lots of bad memories of not so nice people.
Music and animals, that says a whole about you. Write that book.
Take care,
AM
Just popped in to say hello, and that I've left a comment on your last post, which I missed before - bad VallyP!
Dale; Thanks & keep the faith. It's going to get better!
Val; Thanks so much for your extraordinary kindness! I'm living proof that if one has enough determination-anything is possible!
Grace; So glad you love animals also! You are a good soul!
Anne-Marie; Thanks for your kind words! You're right on the money about Catholic school. Lots of nasty nuns, priests & know it alls during my 'tenure' as well.
And... I'm going to write that book!
Thanks to everyone! Ed
Ha, Ed, have you started yet??
I'm going to try and start another book this weekend, and see what happens. The need to write is welling up inside me again ;-)
Hope all's well Ed!
A cool 8 things! Rock and roll from junior high!
Sully
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