DEATH ROCK

I am proof the universe has a sense of humor and a sometimes not so pleasant way of teaching us life lessons. I was blessed with an ear for music, a good singing voice, a talent for drawing and the ability to empathize with peoples pain. Ironically I was also saddled with stage fright and penchant for solitude. I coasted through a good deal of my life, not really living it and had settled into a routine with my husband until the day he died of a heart attack. For 2 years I existed, living for his parents and keeping up appearances. Then came the day you could say I was reborn. Like the phoenix I went through a crucible of fire and came out the other side fundamentally changed. In another bit of irony, my loss made me a better person. I learned not to regret the past, to not worry about the future and to live in the moment. I learned money isn't what matters most and to appreciate what I have instead of daydreaming about what's on the other side of the fence. Seeing the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle up close and personal has inspired me write articles about healthy living and caring for the body and mind. The death of my husband painfully reminded me how short life is and to have the courage to really live it. It's also made me reevaluate my spirituality and figure out what that is. I've gotten a passion for several new hobbies I would never have tried before. Motorcycle riding, amateur landscape photography, antiquing, canning, rock climbing, scuba diving and sky diving. I can honestly say I've reached a spot where I understand living in grace and being lucky enough to have serenity.

Comfortably Numb. That's how I want it. I like it that way. I'm nothing important. But 'nothing' is nothing important either. I don't understand many things that make sense and I'm not just a mannequin for others to dress up. It's better that way. I would rather be hated for who I am, than to be loved for who I'm not. I care for others more than myself. Windows are often the best mirror. I don't care about death, I've been dying since the day I was born. I have an out of body experience when I look at stars. Pause. That's probably me in the corner, if you look, that's me in the spotlight; losing my religion. Don't feed the ill. You heard me. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" they asked me in my youth, I replied "Happy." and it was regarded as unintelligent. I hope I'm not alone. The only reason anyone hates anything is because they see it within themselves. Do you not have a canvas? Paint over mine. I open windows when there's a draft. I knock on my door so I can answer it. I don't like it when people don't like what I don't like. I hate being like anyone else in any simple fashion; I'm stubborn that way. I believe that thought is the consequence of silence. I'm an example of how being a zero is as close as you can be to number one. If you think this paragraph needs structure then I don't wanna be your friend. I am not what I think I am, I am not what YOU think I am; I am what I think you think I am. Let your candles bleed; it's better to burn out than to fade away.

As a kid I was dragged onto the local legend, the Grizzly. Somehow being scared to death sparked a strong interest in roller coasters. I've ridden nearly 200 coasters & visited more than 30 amusement parks.

Well, I may not agree with what you type, but I will fight to the death for your right to type it.

21,married, pregnant, and 3000 miles from "home", Melissa is taking time out from a busy life in the theater and the dance floor (and from a well established relationship with tobacco and alcohol) to ponder on the frightening effects of bad rock music.

Robert Richmond Addict, Author, Businessman and Boomer Addict Addiction is a much bigger issue than I ever imagined. Denial of the disease can lead to many adverse results, including jail, hospitalization and death. The cornerstone for any recovery from addiction is acceptance. The acceptance part of the recovery usually comes from the addict hitting rock bottom. Also referred to as bottoming out, this is the point at which all hope for dealing with the addiction is lost. The bottom may differ for individual addicts. It may be loss of job, financial ruin, legal problems, medical issues and loss of family and friends. In some unfortunate cases it may be all of these. In my particular case it was financial ruin and the threat of loss of family. My preferred addiction was gambling. I say preferred because it is very common for people to have multiple addictions. I am certain that I do. Recovery is an ongoing process that continues in some fashion for the rest of your life. It is not uncommon to have a relapse into gambling (or any other addiction). Gamblers refer to a relapse as a "slip." I have had more than my share of slips in the recovery process. The struggle continues for me. I man a crisis hotline for people with gambling problems. Those stories and the people encountered in the gamblers anonymous are the subject of book I am writing Author As an author I hope to be a regular yahoo contributor while I am in the process of writing two books. Businessman As a businessman I was fortunate to have a number of high level positions in both finance and operations. My last position was that of a financial operations consultant. My specialties were fixing financial messes and leading project teams. The project teams were formed to install complex systems such as ERP. It also created cultural change within a company. My addictions hampered my business career. Boomer In 2011 I will turn 65, along with an estimated 8,000 other people per day. A r

I'm a female but my mom wanted me to sign up, in my brothers name so it won't mess up my check i get every month, because she don't believe associated content pay alot. Likes: platforms, black makeup, being goth, punk, emo, mostly goth, hanging out with friends, heavy metal, death metal, brutal metal, some soft rock, hard rock, some techno, 80s, 90s, 70s, some drom the 50s, energy drinks, coffee, most cereals, junk food, being in the dark, sitting in the dark, drawing, reading, art & crafts, video games horror/gory, pc games, all animals two favorite are a horse and cheata, sleeping,

From his youth on the road with a rock and roll band along with the many other hats he's worn. Through the death of his son and beyond. Michael has experience some of life's highest highs and lowest lows. His words entertain, educate, and inspire

I make monsters, design costumes, drive a hearse.... more later

Jo Jacob is a visual artist and musician from Lexington, KY. He has worked in the business electronics industry for several years between stretches of living the Bohemian lifestyle of an urban artist. He currently works various part-time jobs and performs in several punk roc

Musician, sequential artist, game designer, and writer, C Harris Lynn is a successful blogger and webmaster. He continues to collect comic books and play tabletop roleplaying games in his mother's basement.

I dream to do good to mankind and also not die a poor man. My life has been a very nice journey so far. I dont know what lies ahead. But my advice to all the people is 'Love each day,remember it and smile when its over'

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Jordan Cable is a freelance writer on Associated Content. Being on the site for four years, he specializes in articles on underground and indie bands, obscure technology, the psyche and gay rights.