rather it is a collection of biased opinions and judgments (like a bible). So, in my opinion, what is the best hobby?
Music. I think musicians have it best. Look at the simplicity of it: take a guitar (for example). To me, it's a few pieces of wood stuck together with 5 strings (give or take) running from on end to the other. To Zack (for example) it's a tool with which he can make all kinds of sounds. Just the other week a bunch of us were all at someone's house, and a guitar was brought out. Suddenly, everyone was singing at the top of their lungs, ancient classics and asinine freestyles. We had a blast. Can anyone draw a parallel where drama is the hobby at hand instead of music? If you can thnk of anything, please, leave a comment and let me know. I have all kinds of memories of me and my friends just chilling, having a great time, where there was a guitar involved.
This includes any number of concerts (obviously) but also a lot of really random stuff that really made the respective day. For example, when my mates and I were in Porto a few years ago, waiting for a bus to galicia, zack just started playing on the street. Ruben accompanied on his djambe and so on and so forth. In no time, we'd amassed a fortune of 50 cents. Sure it's no money, but I never expect to make anything when I'm having fun, so there you go. The guitar continued to make an appearance on that trip, making us quite the celebrities at the campsite. Even without the Guitar, we were renowned for our portable CD player which we blasted at full volume whenever we did the dishes (hence the CD inlay you can find in the photos section). Music bring people together at all times, and the best part is you don't have to be a musician to take part. Two of my closest friends are musicians, and to be honest, I feel kinda left out from their music world. Despite the openness of the music world, there's another side to it which is open only to those who play instruments, which is a shame for the rest of us who don't, since it looks like a real fun world.
But drama is great too. It's not generally as interactive as music, but I've had fun with it. Not just in the theatre, but also out on the street. Street performances are very fun to do, as James and I found out one night in the summer of 2004. We didn't make any money, but we were drunk, so I think there's a good balance.
Zack turned 18 back in June, but he couldn't really think of a good '18th birthday present' to ask for. In my opinion (which was an influence, since I turned 18 a few months earlier) on your 18th birthday you should get something which'll last. Something which counts. Something that you can show off many years hence and say 'I got this for my 18th'. I don't know why, but it seemed important to me. I got a nice watch (which I rarely wear) and I was very happy with it. Zack's big day came and went, with no 'special present' and a bit of extra money left on the budget. When he came back from england last week, he showed me what he'd gotten, and it was the perfect gift for him. I couldn't understand why he didn't think of it back in June, but I'm glad he got it and I know for a fact that he is, too. Because Zack is a musician, he needed a real instrument, and instruments don't get much more real than a Gibson Les Paul. I know that to him, its more than a guitar. It's a promise of great times to come. All I see is a bunch of wood and 5 strings.
Happy belated birthday, brother.
you're that much closer to knowing me.
thought id put a comment here, seeing as no one has yet:)its quite long, but hey: MUSIC ROCKS!!i agree but to be able to act, like properly(which is what we're talking about here) is in my mind pretty damn gwoovy. But i spose everyone wants to be/ do what they're not the grass is always greener. I just think that its great for everyone to have any interest at all- be it art, music, fashion(my 3 preferences lol), drama, sport, blogging, stamps- each one to their own. To be fair, its not too late to learn an instrument now you know- if you feel so inclined- then you can be part of our little world which is o so fun!- go for it!! (if you want:P)
Anonymous,
November 17, 2005 10:25 AM
alf xx
btw, sexi eye at the beginning and im loving your photos ;)