Family and Friends

You know the great thing about Christmas is the time you get to spend with your family. When you do what we do you miss out on alot of family and friends stuff. I have missed countlees birthday parties, weddings, and family time. I don't regret it one bit though. My family and friends understand and accept what i do. They expect to be let down every once in awhile because of band precedece. That sucks for them, yet they are still there for me. Sometimes i have to stop and realize how awesome the people in my life are. Take for instance my family. My mom and dad have been married for 33 years and still going strong. My parents have always been there for me and support my search for my dream.(not financialy, morally) Now my mom bitches cause she wants more grandkids. I have to find mrs. right first. I have a sister that is 4 years younger than me and married for 5 years with two kids(my angels). My sister and i are pretty close. She has become such a great mom to those little girls. I'm so proud of my sweet little sister. These people mean more to me than the world. I would do anything they asked of me. Then I also have another family. Back in the day when i played in a heavy metal band (age 17-20)we all lived in one house and we became a huge family. We are just as tight as my natural family. Most have long since moved away to raise familys and such. Three of us still live together. I would take a bullet for any of them. Then i have the shyne family. Chris and Oz have brought so much joy to my life. Don't get me wrong we had bad times, but what relationship doesnt? These two guys in there own unique way have made me a better person. Oz makes me think before i talk, and thats hard to do. He has also helped me to understand relationships alot better. He also helps me stay positive when i want to get down. now, Chris has opened my eyes and by example has taught me disipline, integrity, honor. I know this sounds chessy but let me elaborate. We had this old rehearsal studio that everyone else treated like shit. We acidently knocked a big hole in the wall when loading out for a show. Now i was thinking screw them we pay them enough money they'll fix it. I also believe that just about any other musician up there would have. Chris left a note saying that we did this and let us know what it would be to fix it. Integirty is doing the right thing when no one else is watching. I wish there were more of that traight in me. I degress. I spent a great Christmas with family and friend so i guess im just in a good mood. Merry Christmas all.


p.s. the cd is almost finished and it sounds f'ing bad ass