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I know my list takes up quite a bit of space so I think Ill just put about me in this here blog.
I have a Myspace at myspace.com/snackstheman3. It pretty much is me in website form. I guess thats the point, but I have utilized it as a record keeper, photo album, art showcase, friend keeper, music educator, confessional.
so if you would like to see some of my art, see more pictures, read some of my work or blogs, go there.
But for a basic "about me" here goes:
I am the product of a marriage(and divorce) between a cattle rancher who loves the "herb" and a devout Catholic nurse with ZERO sense of humor. I was essentially raised by television and books. I have always done what I want, which earned me spots in the local juvenile detention institute, mental health facility, and a couple adoptive homes. I found that what was supposed to be punishment, normally turned out to be a reward. I met extremely interesting people everywhere I was sent in the attempt to discipline/reform me... but as I have aged I learned that I want to live a respectable life because the rewards will be greater. If I live a respectable life I will be able to complete more of my goals.
When it comes to anything I do all or nothing. Take my high school grades for example; I had 4 semesters where I had a 4.0 gpa all of the rest were about 2.0 or lower. Bottom line: If I feel like doing something, I do it all the way. If I don't I don't.
I learned at an early age that I could get anywhere I wanted to go if I truly WANTED it. I ran away for the first time at 7. At 10 I started taking long distance bike rides all around the county (weld county, larger than many states belonging to the Union). At age 13 I discovered Cross Country which perpetuated my belief that with pure will and drive I can go anywhere. After my freshman year of college I went hitch-hiking around the eastern united states for a month, primarily to visit my friends on the east coast. I didnt spend a dime the whole time.
Right now I am trying to get back on track for college, and this website is really helping because it is a constant reminder about how I need to buckle down and focus or else I am never going to accomplish any of the goals that are MOST important to me on this list.
I have a Myspace at myspace.com/snackstheman3. It pretty much is me in website form. I guess thats the point, but I have utilized it as a record keeper, photo album, art showcase, friend keeper, music educator, confessional.
so if you would like to see some of my art, see more pictures, read some of my work or blogs, go there.
But for a basic "about me" here goes:
I am the product of a marriage(and divorce) between a cattle rancher who loves the "herb" and a devout Catholic nurse with ZERO sense of humor. I was essentially raised by television and books. I have always done what I want, which earned me spots in the local juvenile detention institute, mental health facility, and a couple adoptive homes. I found that what was supposed to be punishment, normally turned out to be a reward. I met extremely interesting people everywhere I was sent in the attempt to discipline/reform me... but as I have aged I learned that I want to live a respectable life because the rewards will be greater. If I live a respectable life I will be able to complete more of my goals.
When it comes to anything I do all or nothing. Take my high school grades for example; I had 4 semesters where I had a 4.0 gpa all of the rest were about 2.0 or lower. Bottom line: If I feel like doing something, I do it all the way. If I don't I don't.
I learned at an early age that I could get anywhere I wanted to go if I truly WANTED it. I ran away for the first time at 7. At 10 I started taking long distance bike rides all around the county (weld county, larger than many states belonging to the Union). At age 13 I discovered Cross Country which perpetuated my belief that with pure will and drive I can go anywhere. After my freshman year of college I went hitch-hiking around the eastern united states for a month, primarily to visit my friends on the east coast. I didnt spend a dime the whole time.
Right now I am trying to get back on track for college, and this website is really helping because it is a constant reminder about how I need to buckle down and focus or else I am never going to accomplish any of the goals that are MOST important to me on this list.
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