Hey guys,
Today I learned something that I wanted to share. Im sure some of you already know this. But to me, I am sure it has change my life, in some way. Maybe a small one, but none the less, it has educated me, and made me think rather then act on instinct.
Lately, I have found that people can be a decent friend for a while, and still shit on you. You can do things for them to help them find success, even at your own loss of success. That is your own fault. However, when someone Big times you, it is a rather painful act to swallow.
Big timing someone- is the act of thinking your better then someone else, or simply.... forgeting where you come from. Alot of us do it. I did it in fact with my decision to leave the Renaissance. I didnt need my bandmates... however, I forget where I came from. Which was growing up playing side by side with them. And growing as a person with them... SIDE BY SIDE. Now they are one step further then I, and to be able to understand where they are in their life, I have to work harder to get to that level and catch up.... Its ok. Because I love my friends and they are worth it.
No matter how successful you are, if you forget where you come from... you really arent successful. You just got to a goal. But at what cost?
As some of you know I have seen some really bad things this past year. Which, is my fault. No sob story needed. I have surrounded myself with some real scumbags. Some of which appear to be great people at first and to the normal person. What I have learned from this.... You are no better then the people you surround yourself with. Birds of a feather flock together. Most of the time, these types of people like you to be part of their lives, so that they dont feel as bad about being how they are. HENCE... the BAR SCENE. But I have also met some amazing and unique people in my life quest, in this past year. These people I hope to have, one day, at my wedding and perhaps standing in it. ELWOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have learned, that losing a friend isnt bad. Because sometimes its nothing more then a test on your commitment to each other and your friendship. This gives you also time to grow as a person. Then come back stronger. Real friends mend their problems. Some times it just takes time for ego's to fizzle away.
I must say, these past 19 months... I have been a real shit head! LOL
But its good that I can see it. This has given me a feeling I havent had in a while for myself.....
HOPE...
Im one step closer today to again being the man I have always been, but got lost from in a sea of bullshit... and one step closer to the man that makes my mother proud.... That man, is ME!
with love, ~Joey
Today I learned something that I wanted to share. Im sure some of you already know this. But to me, I am sure it has change my life, in some way. Maybe a small one, but none the less, it has educated me, and made me think rather then act on instinct.
Lately, I have found that people can be a decent friend for a while, and still shit on you. You can do things for them to help them find success, even at your own loss of success. That is your own fault. However, when someone Big times you, it is a rather painful act to swallow.
Big timing someone- is the act of thinking your better then someone else, or simply.... forgeting where you come from. Alot of us do it. I did it in fact with my decision to leave the Renaissance. I didnt need my bandmates... however, I forget where I came from. Which was growing up playing side by side with them. And growing as a person with them... SIDE BY SIDE. Now they are one step further then I, and to be able to understand where they are in their life, I have to work harder to get to that level and catch up.... Its ok. Because I love my friends and they are worth it.
No matter how successful you are, if you forget where you come from... you really arent successful. You just got to a goal. But at what cost?
As some of you know I have seen some really bad things this past year. Which, is my fault. No sob story needed. I have surrounded myself with some real scumbags. Some of which appear to be great people at first and to the normal person. What I have learned from this.... You are no better then the people you surround yourself with. Birds of a feather flock together. Most of the time, these types of people like you to be part of their lives, so that they dont feel as bad about being how they are. HENCE... the BAR SCENE. But I have also met some amazing and unique people in my life quest, in this past year. These people I hope to have, one day, at my wedding and perhaps standing in it. ELWOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have learned, that losing a friend isnt bad. Because sometimes its nothing more then a test on your commitment to each other and your friendship. This gives you also time to grow as a person. Then come back stronger. Real friends mend their problems. Some times it just takes time for ego's to fizzle away.
I must say, these past 19 months... I have been a real shit head! LOL
But its good that I can see it. This has given me a feeling I havent had in a while for myself.....
HOPE...
Im one step closer today to again being the man I have always been, but got lost from in a sea of bullshit... and one step closer to the man that makes my mother proud.... That man, is ME!
with love, ~Joey