Sunday, July 15, 2007

I had to get away for a couple of days. I went camping with my friend Ryan. Since he got out of jail, no one wants to spend time with him, and he is trying to turn his life around and NOT hang out with a bad crowd. So its just been me hanging out with him lately. While I have had pressing issues that need almost immediate attention, I needed to get away, not think about my problems, and relax for a while. Ive been rather depressed since the anniversary of my mom's death and needed something fun to do. Whats better than two days of fishing and sleeping under the stars? Nothing, at least to me.

Im watching Bleach, Ill see you all later.
John
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

So, the people making my kimono finally got back in touch with me, fuck, its only been since APRIL!!!

Anyway, they have been swamped with business, one of the girls was sick, and they had Ren Fairs/Shows going on also. Anyway, she just e-mailed me today and said Id get my new kimono sometime in August.

Im going to have another one made by a friend of my dad's. Its going to be made of better quality, and also Im going to have some special "Dojo" Design on the back. Its going to be the Chronos you see as my Avatar. Im thinking of a dark gray hakama and a dark red/maroon kimono. And since it will be a special order froma a friend, Ill have a shinsengumi haori made with a chronos as well. So when next year comes around, Ill make damn sure that I can visit SG for a con or two.


Take care guys
John
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Ive been really busy lately, thats why I havent been around much in the last week or so. Shit with work. Shit with unemployment. Shit with everything really.

When I get some time, Ill get an actual post up soon.

Take care guys
John
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Thursday, July 5, 2007

Well, how was everyones 4th. Canadian Bastards are encouraged to asnwer as well. ^_^

I went down to Lake Michigan and went boating with my buddy Jered, his dad just got a new boat. I feel like I got my ass kicked when I fell off the innertube. Smacked the water at about 45 miles/hour. OW! I had a blast though.

The city of Kenosha actually had a pretty good pyrotechnic display last night. I was impressed at some of the things I saw.

I cant wait to get that new boat and christen it with a cooler full of Lake Michigan Salmon and trout.

Take care everyone.
John.

And Shadow, feel free to hang out as long as you like, I dont mind in the slightest.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2007

New theme. New Avatar, new BG, and some awesome Blue Oyster Cult music.

These are not the big three, meaning I didnt put:
Burnin For You
Godzilla
Dont Fear the Reaper

into this playlist, I hear these songs too much, so now I share MY FAVORITES with you all;
Astronomy
Shooting Shark
Harvest Moon

Enjoy
John
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Monday, July 2, 2007

I just got back from a little weekend camping trip. I went to Naperville, Illinois.

My dad and I went to Ribfest, an annual rib-eating festival. There are also concerts, we went to see Blue Oyster Cult, again, yeah, we kind of follow them around. Coincidentally, the stage that they played on was the Brian SCHULTZ rock and roll stage. Kind of wierd that the stage one of my favorite groups was playing on shared my last name.

The weekend was fun. I was the only 20-something there, but I made due talking anime and videogames with a couple of teens that were hanging out at the party.

Take care everyone, Ill see you around.
john
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Friday, June 29, 2007

Im going to see Blue Oyster Cult at Milwaukee's Summerfest tonight.

It will be good to see by buddies Buck, Danny, Jules, Richie, Eric. Really cool.

Did I mention I know those guys?

IM LIVING FOR GIVING THE DEVIL HIS DUE
John
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

I told you all that Id be no fun for a few days.
Well, I guess I just cant stay away. These last couple of days have been filled with little distractions. Nothing too big or outrageous, just things to keep my mind occupied.

Its still hard to believe that its been a year.

I didnt go and see my moms grave, I just cant. Its not I place I like to go to. In fact, since we laid her ashes to rest, Ive only been there once. She has no headstone, or monument. Which makes me feel shitty. The damn cemetary wants at least 1500 bucks to get one that matches the one my grandpa has. It sucks, money hungry assholes, preying on people during their most trying times.

I played literati with Mimmi today, she totally kicked my ass. And then she congratulated me on getting more than 100 points against her. It didnt make me feel better.

But whatever, Ill see you all around later.

Take care, and have a drink on me.
john
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Saturday, June 23, 2007

In two days... It will be exactly one year since my mom passed away.

I would like to whole heartedly thank everyone whose kind words, and support have helped me in the last year. To old friends and new, thank you.

Shinkiro - Your words of support, and friendship, have helped me a great deal.

Someguy - James, I youre my oldest friend at MyOtaku. We met online while I was still in college, back in Ocotober of '03. You have been there through thick and thin with me. You have helped pull me through hard times. All the way from Canada no less.

Shanny - I dont know if youll read this, but Im going to put it up anyway. You, like SG have befriended me since I first joined. You let me be the Smarass of THAT, even if I havent fulfilled my duties as that officer. I cant say much to you that I didnt say to SG, but I would like to thank you nonetheless. So thank you.

Mimmi - I met you through SG, so its because of him I met one of the sweetest people I have ever known. Without even knowing me that well, you jumped right in and never looked back. Your encouraging words, and endless sillyness, cheer me up in depressing times. Thank you very much Miss Mimms.

Molly - Youve pretty much been there from the start as well, while we dont visit as much as we used to, I still value the friendship we share.

I am very sorry if I forgot anyone else. Red, Beck, Chie, Aurus, Kya, Sarah, the other Schultzie. Thank you all for being there for me, especially this last year.

Again, thanks everyone. Ill see you probably later in the week, tomorrow and Monday, Ill be a little hard to get a hold of.

Adios everyone.
John
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Monday, June 18, 2007

Reflections of a year past.
You know, this time last year, I was just finishing up my first school year as a bus driver. I was going to take a couple of weeks off, look for another job for the summer, and try to move on with my life. On June 24th, I went to a White Sox game vs the Astros, the Sox won in extra innings and it was also Poker Night at Dad's house. June 24th was one of the more fun days Ive had in a while.

Then it was Sunday, June 25th. I woke up at about 9:30, went into the front room and played on my PS2 for about an hour. I knew that Mom was going to visit Grandma Lois today, so I decided to wake her up. Mom usually fell asleep on the chair, so I didnt think anything of it when she was slumped over when I went to wake her up.

"Mom?", "You're going to Grandma's today right?"

No answer.

I push on her shoulder

Nothing

"MOM!"

Nothing

I touch her shoulder again.

Nothing.

"MOM!!!", as I touched her forearm. It...was...cold...


"MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!"

911

"I think my mom is dead, send someone out here now!"

"Dad, you and Eric need to get down here NOW!", I was in tears.

"Why?" Dad asked

"Moms dead"

Im bawling, the paramedics show up, pronounce my mother dead, and call the coroner. The police take all of her meds, the pot she had hidden in the house, everything. Im calling friends, family, doctors, lawyers, everyone I can think of. I cried for almost a week. Mom was cremated, buried next to her dad, my grandpa, whom we lost in 2003.

Its been almost a year, a week shy in fact. It seems like an eternity, and it also feels like it just happened this morning.

If you read this, I thank you, its been hard writing this, but I feel like it needed to be done.

Take care everyone, and dont take the relationships you have for granted, they might end tomorrow.

Again, take care
John Schultz
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