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So lately I've decided to stop playing metal. It's not that I don't like it, believe me. I still love turning on some Devildriver and just going nuts. But from a guitarist's standpoint, it's a little too complicated and hectic for me to play WELL. So I've decided to resurrect my acoustic/classic rock roots. I almost have two more songs written since I made the switch, so I'm happy as hell. The only difference is that instead of going by Forever Second Best, I'm just going to stick with my name. I figure I'm secure enough to just put it out there who I am, instead of hiding behind a band name. Besides, I'm the only one playing, so it doesn't really deserve a BAND name, right?

Other than that, not much going on. Can't wait till Christmas!

If I don't get on before the holidays, let me wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Joyus Kwanza, a Happy Hanuka, and whatever else I missed. And I'm sure I spelled Kwanza and Hanuka wrong, so sorry in advance.

:blackrose:
~B
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Holy shit, it's been more than a year since I posted a journal?
Damn.

Anyways, hello all. Hope you had a great Halloween. Went to a party in Mad Town with Jessie. I got a little worse for wear, but I had fun, even after I through up.
Then on the way back we stopped at my Aunt Barb's house. I love going there. The aura is just so chill, and I just love seeing her as well as my cousin Nick. I played and beat God of War III for the first time yesterday. Played for about 8 hours straight.

Not much going on in the music scene as of yet. Near Immortal fell apart, and now I'm looking to start another band, but more along the lines of "Load" and "Re-Load" era Metallica. Possibly by the name of Demon Envy; not quite sure yet.

Lost my job as security about 2 months ago. Still haven't heard anything from anyone I've applied for, except for a few "Thanks but no thanks" emails. I hate being poor. On a related note, I have till November 21 to find a job or I get kicked out. HOPEFULLY something comes up real soon.

Well, I've been up for a while now, and I think it's about time to get some rest. Goodnight, everyone.

And remember: People in glass houses sink ships.

:blackrose:
~B
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Hey all.

Bored again, so I thought I should do another journal, since my last one was from St. Patty's Day.

So yeah, what's been goin' on...

Well, the band I'm in, Near Immortal (we changed our name from Broken By Tuesday. Too emo-y) is going pretty good. We had a minor line-up change, but we're tighter than ever. And now we got 7 original songs in the works, 3 which are essentially done. So yeah, everything's working out the way it should. Hopefully we'll have at least a demo by early 2010.

My girlfriend and I are doing well. On the 22nd it will be 11 months. Awesome. :) And yeah, we have arguments, and sometimes they can get a little overbearing, but you know what? Every couple argues, and I love her too much to give up over arguements. Besides, since I moved to where I am now, the arguements are very minimal.

Still waiting on Kwik Trip to call me back. My friend Frankie, who works at KT and is actually the one who referred me, says that I basically have it in the bag. Yay, money!

As for art, the only thing I've done artistically as of late was my Dimebag Darrell tribute song, "Getcha Pull". It's in my gallery. You should take a look. But I'm working on another song "PatRiot", so hopefully I'll have that up here soon enough.

Until then, goodnight.

~B
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Please forgive me, but I'm bored as hell and I'm not getting any sleep again.

So...today is Saint Patrick's Day.

And unlike a lot of people, I'm not getting drunk. Mainly because I work at 10 am tomorrow.

Twiztid's new CD comes out today!WOOT!
If you think I'm going to Best Buy as soon as it opens to buy it if they have it like some retard, then you'd be correct.

Got band practice later. Hopefully our new bassist will enjoy playing with us.
It might be weird, since he has 11-12 years of age over the others, and 10 on me, but I just hope he looks past that and views us soley as musicians and friends.

Speaking of which, I went to the Slave to the Metal show at the Rave on Saturday. I only remembered this because that's where I met the bassist.
My friend Nick and I went there at first because Conniption, a local metal band that we are both fans of, was playing.
Then we found out that Mistress Juliya was going to be there.
We jumped at the chance.
The show was fucking AMAZING. Not ONLY was Mistress Juliya hot as hell (like always), but Conniption put on an AMAZING performance.
And I was in the couple of mosh pits during their set. Let's just say I was sore afterwards, but it was damn well WORTH IT!

So yeah, that's it, I guess.
Just thought I'd do something besides not sleep.

Later guys.

~B
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Hey all

Haven't written a journal for 2 1/2 months, so I figured I would.

Plus, it's 5:11 in the morning and I have insomnia.

Okay, I guess I should start off with the most recent news:
My girlfriend and I broke up after exactly 4 months. She was sick of worrying about me smoking and my spending habits, and I was sick of worrying about her drinking, her anxiety problems, and her mental state in general. So we decided to call it quits.

There, that's over with.

Next up, I am now in another band. This band is called Broken By Tuesday, and we're metal group. We are still working on originals, but hopefully within the next month we'll have some shit down.

Now for those of you who like acoustic more than metal, don't worry: I am still in my acoustic band Forever Second Best.

It's just that I like to keep playing different styles of music, just to keep my mind musically on its toes.If a mind had toes.Which I'm pretty sure it doesn't.But I digress....

Let's see...ummm...KMK and Blaze are coming to the Rave on the 12th! AND Conniption is playing there on the 14th! Wootness!

Other than that stuff....idk.

We shall meet each other again in the future, my friends.

Till then, goodnight.(Or technically, morning)

~B
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