TOP 5: This one's for real..

5: Going away party:

Saturday; we had our going away party, and it was a blast. Filled with all my friends that make me happy, and none of the ones who don't. I am so thankful to have true friends here, and want you all to know that no matter how long I'm gone, and no matter where I am, that you guys are my true friends, the ones that will last a life-time. [side note]: Bar friends, really never turn out to be real friends..

 

4:Matt Riggle/ Good Show

The elusive Matt Riggle emerged briefly at my party, and I figured that merited its own spot on this top 5.

Matt was a year ahead of me in school. When  we were in highschool, we were in what I like to call buddy, bands.

My band Fidos Revenge, and Matt's band Ed Banky's Car, were usually on the same bill. At Fido's highest point Matt was our drummer. Hes a great guy, a good friend, and a hell of a pop-punk stalwart. Cheers buddy, I hope to see you in my new village, and soooon,.

 

3: Peace:

I have come to somewhat of an inner-peace about this move. I'm still terrified, and I still worry about becoming homesick, missing my friends etc... But, I have to say that I think it's all gonna work out.  Financially, this may be a gigantic mistake for me, as I have been lucky to be with a job that has been very good to me. both financially, and in regards to the culture involved, and the people I work with. I can say right now that I am pretty comfortable taking a step back, and starting over, and possibly starting a family.. oops.. did I say that out loud? "look kids, Daddy's a big fat drunk"

 

2: 2 in 1:

I'm gonna jam a couple things into this one, because for whateer reason, they seem to go hand in hand to me. I bought a new car. I got this little Hyundai Elantra. its brand new, and its rad. I had to trade the Saturn, as I just couldnt bare the Texas heat anymore, that and I wanted to make sure that once I move to Austin, that I'd be able to come back and visit whenever I please.

With all that in mind, I am also able to enjoy music again, being that I can drive with my windows.. up../PART 2: this has in turn become the summer of Fat Wreck Chords: I have been ballas to the wall jamming all the music that made me a happy/ angry/ apethetic teenager. Face to Face. Strung Out. Bad Religion. NOFX. Good Riddance. Pulley.... I could go on and on... feels good.. feels real good...

 

1: The rubber meets the road.

Well.. this is it.. I'm leaving behind everything that I have ever know. My every comfort. Every home I have ever lived in, every friend I have ever loved, every job I have ever hated, and every road I have ever grown sick of. I will miss you.. I will never forget you, and YOU will always be a piece of me.

 

Your friend...

Chris M. Spurrier.