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Talent

Angie — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:39:20 +0000

Let’s talk about a mysterious word tonight, the word: Talent.

I have used it a lot, talking so much about Spencer Bell yesterday. I do hope you know about Spencer Bell, being in here with so many posts dedicated to him. If not, do yourself a favor and check out : http://www.Spencerbellmemorial.com . But let’s get back to the subject.

It is another one of those numerous words that don’t really make any sense, even though it is used so often. I have been told i have got talent, by different people, some I know, some i don’t, well didn’t. And i do use it too. However, i am not sure it has the same sense for them as it has for me.

I have been thinking about it for a while. What makes you an artist or a scribbler.
I will not have the pretention to define those notions all by myself. But here is what came from my brain.

I do believe that talent is a shortcut to describe a chaotic mix of certain dispositions.

Every person that enjoys art, can create art. To be an artist you first need a certain sensitivity. While it is true that some people do not have it, it is pretty rare to be completely deprived of that sensitivity.
Most people do enjoy a good song, or a beautiful painting, or a harmonious display of colors on their walls..

The second thing needed, is work. There are techniques to be learnt. While teaching art “class” is a concept to be discussed, it is true that certain techniques can be taught. Of course, you can also discover them on your own. However, is it really needed to rediscover the wheel each time? For a painter, you need to train your body, so your hand will be able to draw what your eye see. It is something than can be learnt. I sucked at drawing at the beginning. But with training, you can do something acceptable in the end. I am not lying. I have proof that i won’t disclose in here but I could show you, if you wonder.
Same with a writer. You need to keep learning words, searching for rythms, and rhymes.. Idioms that could describe life and things around you. Each art has its own demands, its own difficulties. Well, i am sure you catch my drift in here.

The last thing needed, is the most difficult one. It is my personal belief that most people thinking they’ll never be artist are simply missing out on this one. You need guts! To just jump in the raging flow and see if you can swim. Guts to try, and then guts to show it around, guts to receive the critics, bite your tongue and go back to it, guts not to fall in the easy path and really try out your weirdest ideas. It is true, sometimes I feel very silly, searching the whole house for some red and ending up drawing with my lipstick because I could not find my pastels or pens… But the results are always interesting. For you and others. For example, drawing with a lipstick is very pleasant because it truly slide on the paper, better than any pen I had. And it gives the drawing a good smell, which would not have happened with the pastels.

So this could sum up my definition of talent: Sensitivity, Work and Guts.

If you combine those, you’ll be an artist, AND a talented one.

Because with all those, you can observe and extract from life, what people need to see or hear, what will touch them.

And this, my friend, is art.

“Beautiful More So”

WillowRaine — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:44:46 +0000

“I’ve been so tired these days
with loggin’ late night sessions
So uninspired these days
I hardly even try to write my own progressions”

Spencer Bell had a way with words. You only have to listen to a few of his songs before that realization grips you to your very core.
Often his words were blunt, and straight to the point without coddling and that my friends, is in fact something that has drawn me out of a darkened corner more than once.
If you don’t possess any of his music, or knowledge of who he is, please go to The Music Lives On and prepare to be lost in a vortex of talent and emotion.
That being said, I’ve been away for approximately two weeks, and when I returned home, in my email I found the link to a video (Courtesy of Bill Bell – Spencer’s father and Debbie and Shannon of ASCC NOW) that Jackson Rathbone and Will Schmidt have put together, in honor of The Legacy Show in Dallas, Texas on April 24th, 2010…

The vision in the video, and of those closest to Spencer, never ceases to amaze me.
I didn’t know Spencer in life, but I am thankful that I was given the chance to know him, if only posthumously, thankful to those closest to him, who share his memory, with someone, so many someones that used to be strangers, who are now treated as family and friends.
It is because of my respect for his family,friends, his legacy, because of the celebration of his life,and of the talent that has inspired and touched so many in this small, small world, that I will continue to be adamant and passionate in my modest dedications to Spencer.
That being said…

Let the countdown commence!

Thirty Three horribly long days left until the Spencer Bell Legacy show at Trees in Dallas, Texas!
Now, I know I’ve written several posts about this, and as the time inches nearer, as my excitement increases, there will be even more to look forward to.
I’ve informed you of the contests that ASCC NOW is hosting to raise money and awareness for Adrenal Cancer Research, you should have a look at their site and check it out for yourself!

I hope to see you there, because believe me, in the words of Ben Graupner “We’re Gonna Party!” There is no better way to Celebrate the life and Legacy of Spencer Bell, in my humble opinion.

Is It April Yet? Countdown to the Spencer Bell Legacy Show!

WillowRaine — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:44:05 +0000

Where are my fellow Spencerians? (Or The Stevedores,100 Monkeys,Drew and The Medicinal Pen, Tin Tin Can,Kissing Club, and Evro Fans?) I’m doing a countdown to the Legacy Show for April!
I started my first post when it was 110 days, and now it’s exactly 90 days.
NINETY SHORT DAYS, although for me it seems far too long to wait to see my “new” friends, to celebrate Spencer’s life, to help raise awareness for Adrenal Cancer.
If you find yourself reading this and you have no idea who Spencer is, or why you keep hearing about him, then inform yourself at: THE MUSIC LIVES ON!

Now, I’m going to post the original play by play of what all is going on to get you guys hands on involved, with some newly added information and a contest via the ASCC NOW organization! So don’t just skim over it, re-read it, you’ll catch things you didn’t see before, I assure you!

The when,where,time?

April 24th, Dallas Texas, at a wonderful venue called Trees.
There will be two shows (as per tradition it seems)
An all ages show in the evening and an 18+ show that night.
Trust me, the bands still have plenty of energy for the night show!

It was at the night show that I spent, what, 4 hours or more dancing? And in uncomfortable boots, but I didn’t care! (That’s how wonderful these Legacy shows are, how infectious, and powerful the energy is that fills the atmosphere!)

For this show who do they have lined up? OH get ready!

Tin Tin Can
Drew and the Medicinal Pen
The Stevedores
100 Monkeys
PLUS
New comers to the Legacy Show line up!

Evro

AND

The Kissing Club

But that’s not all. I know what you’re thinking. There’s more? Of course they couldn’t stop there, are you kidding me? These people know how to party, it is for Spencer after all!

There will be contests ( a music video contest, a t-shirt design contest), a special auction, and a raffle with celebrity donated items.

Contest prizes

* The winner of the music video contest will have their video played for the duration of the concerts. (how wicked is that?)

*The winner of the t-shirt design contest will have their design produced and sold through the Spencer Bell Legacy Project. (That would be something to feel honored about!)

Now for the auction, this will floor you, and at the very least motivate you to donate to a good cause!
You have to opportunity to bid on:

* Interviewing the bands prior to the concerts on live streaming Internet

*dinner with the bands between the concerts

-OR-

* a meet and greet with all the bands in a special VIP area

The Raffle Items:

* a guitar signed by Bowling for Soup

* autographed pictures from Simple Plan

* a special designed t-shirt by Kelly Rathbone

* autographed portraits of the bands

Winners of the raffle do not have to be present to win and the tickets will go on pre-sale in February 2010 (so grab yours early!)

NEWLY ADDED CONTEST!!

The Mad Hatter Contest: You have a chance to design a hat for Cancer Awareness (I hear this may or may not have something to do with a certain primate’s love for “ridiculous” hats… a trait which I find both adorable and admirable… I mean come on when one doesn’t care what others think, and they embrace their individuality it’s refreshing)
However when you can do something so artistic and expressive for a good cause? YOU SHOULD DO IT! Details have been posted. See the information at the CONTEST PAGE!

Inspirational New Information:

Kelly Garrett Rathbone will be at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival on April 2-4, 2010 in Dallas, TX. She is creating a collection specifically for this festival and has generously
agreed to donate part of her profits to adrenal cancer research. Know more by clicking:
KELLY ROCKS!

(Kelly you truly are an inspiration and each of us should be so giving. Thank you on behalf of everyone, for being such an amazing soul.)

To learn more about the contests and Artists Supporting a Cure for Cancer be sure to visit ASCC NOW !

Batten Down the Hatches Dallas, here we come!

“Beautiful Soul,That Spencer Bell.”

WillowRaine — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:16:55 +0000

It was that sentence which led me into the vortex of love, inspiration, and talent that is known as Spencer Bell.
A young man taken from this world,far far too soon because of Adrenal Cancer.
Never would I have imagined he would affect my life in such a huge way, never would I have guessed he would save me on more than one occasion, and pull me from the dark back into the light. Yet, he did just that.
I may have found Spencer courtesy of Jackson Rathbone, but he touched my heart on his own accord. My passion for his Legacy burns and is fueled by the emotions he himself evokes, and for no other reason.
Because of Spencer I have changed. Because of him I have been inspired, hopefully inspired others. I have been introduced to new music and bands that I knew nothing of before, I have made friends that I know will last a lifetime. Because of Spencer, I have remembered not to take life for granted, it’s something that we all tend to forget on occasion.
Before Spencer there were many things I thought I believed in, but he has helped me to reinforce those through his words alone.
No, I did not know him in life, and that used to sadden me. Now I just consider myself blessed to know any part of him at all. Seeing him through the eyes of his family and friends, those that did know him, it’s something I treasure, hold very dear to my heart.
I cannot thank them enough for sharing him with the world.
I wrote a poem for Spencer quite some time ago, and it rings so true, I’ll share it again. From one poet to another, it is a piece of my soul, where only he resides.

BEHOLDER
Never ceasing to give a view of this world that only you could see, for
it was your canvas,to destroy or beautify, by your hand as you saw fit.
You chose the latter.
You were the sole creator.
You alone, were your pilot, but your destination was never as important as your journey.
Sketching the world in black and white with your words, painting it vibrant colors with your passion for life.
Signing your name to your masterpiece, in brilliant light, so that no matter where anyone went, they could always see that beacon. They could always know that home, is within the heart,the spirit, the soul, not within the confines of four walls, or even, ones physical body.

Now that I’ve said some of my piece, I wanted to share what others have said to me about him. I asked people to help me, so that you weren’t just simply reading my clumsy words.

Taylor Blue: I learned about Spencer through Willow. She had a passion in talking about him. She had made her so happy that I knew I had to go check him out. I went to the memorial site and really dug in to everything there. And what I found out was amazing. His music, his words, and his art. Spencer had an amazing heart. He has changed me in so many ways, giving me hope through my dark days and making me laugh when I hear a silly song by him. I’m so glad that he’s able to live on through us all by talking about him. Willow sent me a Spencer Bell bracelet months and months ago. It has never left my wrist since that day. So whenever I play with it or look at it I think of him and smile.

- Ally/ @electriclife:Admittedly, I only even know about Spencer and his music because of 100 Monkeys and their involvement in the legacy shows. I’m a huge fan of the Monkeys, and out of curiosity over what the shows were all about lead me to google, which lead me to the memorial site. I read a little bit and listened, then left it at that for awhile. A couple months later, I bought Feudal Brutal off of iTunes in another round of curiosity and was kicking myself for not really listening sooner. It’s rare that you find a voice as pure and genuine as Spencer’s. With most music these days, everything is so polished, over produced, and listening to Spencer gets me back to the reason I love music: the raw emotion behind the words and the guitar chords. I like music that can take you somewhere else, remove you from your setting but still make you feel at home. Spencer’s music does that for me. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing the guy, but I’ll always cherish just being exposed to his music and his talent.

Angie: Contrary to some curious Marmosets, Spencer didn’t felt he had to sneak into life.
My thirst for music was all he needed to know where to strike. One word, and my entire life was shaken.
Was it in the way he soothed my worst fear away?
Was it in the way he showed me I wasn’t the only one of my kind?
Was it in the way he reminded me of myself, in his doubts and beliefs?

I don’t know. One thing is sure though.
Now I know I’m not alone.
And I will never be alone anymore.

Spencer will always be inside my heart.

The emptiness I had inside was made just for him.

I’ve started writing and drawing personal art. Though, Spence’ isn’t the only one to blame for that. He had a faithful help for this. Cause, to shake me out of my numbness, it needed so much strength. First, his friend, Jackson taught me how to cry again. All those months, trying to be stronger, and tougher, cause I thought it was the only way to survive, crushing my feelings and creativity in the mold of what is acceptable for our world. Biting your tongue until the metallic taste blood seems to be your own saliva.
And it was the mix of Spencer and Jay, in the masterpiece “Made Of Gold” who finally made me cry, like a torn mother, like a scared baby.
Thank you Jay. But i guess you’ll get it if I say: I wish so fuckin’ hard you didn’t write this song.
Hope i’l lfinally get the chance and the guts to tell you that for real!

I remember the first time I heard it. A beautiful voice, singing on a simple guitar.
Beth was the first song I heard. I laughed so hard .
And when Reading ” It wouldn’t be so bad”, I felt stalked.
But with music, he gave me peace and this state of Zen, I had tried to reach via aikido.
And never succeeded.

“I have faith [..].that all I need,[...] is just music”

But what Spencer did was not just give me inspiration.
He gave me the friend who’s now the only person to know me completely, honestly.
Every little eclectic side of me. I’m a jigsaw of pieces, not supposed to fit together but somehow, it clicks and makes me. I’m not whole, but I don’t care anymore.
Each hole inside, is a little place for another soul

Spencer didn’t change me, he didn’t save me .
He just showed me it i was okay to be me.

Spencer allowed to meet some of his friends.
And i discovered warmth, for the first time, I discovered I wasn’t a freaky weirdo, some monstrous alien who didn’t belong. Meeting Spencer, and Willow, and Ben, was like finding my way back to old friends.
One look, one shared thought, and they got it perfectly.
Cut from the same cloth and so different.

Even my mother noticed, that I am calmer, more peaceful, not quieter, god never ever!
But it’s all about music. So forever, your voice will ring my head.
I LOVE YOU SPENCER BELL, and I promise to stay true and LOUD in that!!!!

Jessica Ridgway: I was unknowingly brought into the world of Spencer on February 7th 2009. I was invited to the Legacy show by a friend but had no idea of what I was actually going to. All I knew was that i was going to see the band of that guy from Twilight. (yea I know… I was one of “those”…lol) but when I got there that all changed. I watched the Tribute video and hear some stories about Spencer and what an amazing guy he was and it was just one of those things you don’t just forget about when you leave. One of those things that sticks with you. Spencer was a genius when it came to music and poetry, and from what i’ve heard he was just an all around amazing guy. Learning about Spencer has changed my life in a way that i never knew was possible. I never met him but just knowing of him i learned not to take life for granted, and don’t sit around and wait for life to come to you. If you want something go out and get it, because sometimes you don’t get a second chance. Because of Spencer i went back to school. I had set up a meeting for February 9th at Specs Howard to go and check out the campus and see if maybe that was something i was interested in doing. I had no intention of signing up at that meeting or making any kind of commitment, because I “had time” to do it. I had my whole life ahead of me to do as i wanted. WRONG! Spencer’s story taught me that tomorrow is not promised and i can’t live like it is. So I went to the show on the 7th rocked out a day of amazing music and met a ton of great people! Sunday passed and I was all ready for my meeting Monday. I went in learned about the school, got a tour, and then we sat down for the financial part. The entire time I was there I had Spencer in the back of my mind, like he was pushing me to just go for it. So I did, I was handed an opportunity to follow a dream and I jumped in head first. I was enrolled into a class that started that day and I never looked back. It was probably the best decision i have ever made in my life and i am thankful to Spencer for just being Spencer and to everyone there on February 7th 2009 for keeping his legacy alive for people like me to learn about and continue to spread the word.

These are their raw words, that they so willingly opened up their heart to share with me, with each of you, about Spencer Bell. He hasn’t been, nor will he ever be forgotten.
There isn’t a day that goes by, where he isn’t contained in at least one thought for me, and I know that is multiplied by dozens for each of you who knew him, and loved him, who always will.

If you don’t know who Spencer is, then please I ask of you to do yourself a favor and visit THE MUSIC LIVES ON;THE SPENCER BELL LEGACY. You have nothing to lose, knowledge, inspiration, and awareness to gain. Share that with your friends and family, have them do the same!
This is important, it’s an outreach of love.
If you have time to check your email, or forward those lovely chain letters I seem to get so many of these days, then take five minutes to do something worthwhile with your time.
Besides who doesn’t need inspiration, or want new music? That’s what I thought.
My friend Jenn recommends his song “Big Blue Sun”, it’s amazing.

WE LOVE YOU SPENCER BELL!!

Spencer Bell Legacy Show!

WillowRaine — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:59:02 +0000

Alright ya’ll gather round and listen up! I want to tell you about something AMAZING.
Comfy? Good.
Since you read this site, you know who SPENCER BELL is by now, beyond any doubt. If you don’t, then please, after you read this, click his name and prepare to be whisked away into a vortex of memories, love,friendship, and pure, raw talent.

That being said, the Spencer Bell Legacy Show is coming up! April 24th 2010 and I’m literally counting the days, don’ t believe me? It’s exactly 110 days from today!

Why am I so excited about it? I’m glad you asked.

Because I was blessed enough to attend the Legacy show in Michigan – August 15th 2008 – and let me tell you, it was beyond words!

The people that I met were so sweet, it was like everyone knew everyone, and I guess in a sense most of them did, thanks to the Legacy site. Spencer may not be with us physically but his art, his music is STILL bringing people together, and through us, the Music Lives On.

The bands, that I didn’t know much, or anything at all about before I went? They ROCKED so hard, that I’m still dancing. My mind was blown!

Check them out!! (Their names are clickable so you can see for yourself, although, anything recorded is great, it doesn’t do them the JUSTICE of how awesome they are LIVE!)

Tin Tin Can
Drew and The Medicinal Pen
The Stevedores
100 Monkeys

This show promises to be every bit as good,if not BETTER, as these bands come together to show their love and support for their friend Spencer Bell, and by token raising awareness for Adrenal Cancer Research.

I know, I know, you want to know the details, be patient I’m about to hit you with them!

The when,where,time?

April 24th, Dallas Texas, at a wonderful venue called Trees.
There will be two shows (as per tradition it seems)
An all ages show in the evening and an 18+ show that night.
Trust me, the bands still have plenty of energy for the night show!

It was at the night show that I spent, what, 4 hours or more dancing? And in uncomfortable boots, but I didn’t care! (That’s how wonderful these Legacy shows are, how infectious, and powerful the energy is that fills the atmosphere!)

For this show who do they have lined up? OH get ready!

Tin Tin Can
Drew and the Medicinal Pen
The Stevedores
100 Monkeys
PLUS
New comers to the Legacy Show line up!

Evro

AND

The Kissing Club

But that’s not all. I know what you’re thinking. There’s more? Of course they couldn’t stop there, are you kidding me? These people know how to party, it is for Spencer after all!

There will be contests ( a music video contest, a t-shirt design contest), a special auction, and a raffle with celebrity donated items.

Contest prizes

* The winner of the music video contest will have their video played for the duration of the concerts. (how wicked is that?)

*The winner of the t-shirt design contest will have their design produced and sold through the Spencer Bell Legacy Project. (That would be something to feel honored about!)

Now for the auction, this will floor you, and at the very least motivate you to donate to a good cause!
You have to opportunity to bid on:

* Interviewing the bands prior to the concerts on live streaming Internet

*dinner with the bands between the concerts

-OR-

* a meet and greet with all the bands in a special VIP area

The Raffle Items:

* a guitar signed by Bowling for Soup

* autographed pictures from Simple Plan

* a special designed t-shirt by Kelly Rathbone

* autographed portraits of the bands

Winners of the raffle do not have to be present to win and the tickets will go on pre-sale in February 2010 (so grab yours early!)

To learn more about the contests and Artists Supporting a Cure for Cancer be sure to visit ASCC NOW !

Batten Down the Hatches Dallas, here we come!

To Stop Time

Jodie Platz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:08:36 +0000

It’s been a long time since I’ve written here. It’s not that I’ve been too busy, it’s not that I didn’t want to, it’s just that I’m not as good at this as the rest of the writers on this site.

Todays topic comes from the thoughts that dance in my head just before I drift off to sleep. This one came to me three days ago.

If there was a way to stop time, would you? Would it be wise? What would you stop time for?

I would stop time for two things. Concerts and a lover.

The lover might be more understandable and accepted, so I’ll start there.

Laying in bed with the sunlight streaming in your window on a Sunday morning after a long night of lovemaking… Tell me you don’t want to stop time?

…If it were only so easy to stop time or bottle it… To sell it would be more precious than gold.

The concerts? When I’m at a concert and I look up into the lights (usually when they’re blue) I want to stop time, embrace and memorize the situation and never leave. It’s those moments that make me miss performing so much.

So what would you stop time for? If you could. How long before you would start it back up again? If ever.

[image courtesy google.com/images]

Spencer Bell Is Legendary

WillowRaine — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:43:56 +0000

It’s been a while, since I’ve spoken of Spencer Bell here, and perhaps you’re wondering why, since I did, in all honestly promise a post a day for Spencer.

It hasn’t been that I’m being a slacker, it hasn’t been that I’ve lost the passion to show his legacy to the world, it’s that he deserves so much more than a lukewarm, mediocre post daily.

Quality over quantity if you will.

So why now,right? Why today?

Because after finding out that my grandmother is dying of cancer, reading Richard Bach, reflecting on so many things in this life…
I have been hit with something very bittersweet.

Bach believes, as I always have, that once your purpose on this planet is finished, that you leave this world.
Maybe to begin again elsewhere, maybe to look over the ones you love, all of that is left up to your belief system.

My point? If you’re still here, your purpose is unfulfilled.

Spencer not being with us, hurts so many,(His family, and friends that I cannot thank enough for sharing him with the world) and even though I have a harder time grasping someone being taken from this world so young, maybe he had fulfilled his destiny, his purpose.

Maybe it was to enlighten many about art, and how it should be.
Even though he was extremely talented, he was a firm believer, that music, and any art really, comes from the heart, the soul, it doesn’t matter if the rest of the world thinks you’re good at it, so long as you love it, and are impassioned by it.

That alone is inspirational.

His wit, his bravery, his unwavering sense of self that is very clear in his legacy, it is awe inspiring.

I know that nothing can bring those that were close to him comfort, that they miss him EVERY SINGLE DAY, every minute of every day, and that no reasoning in this world is good enough that he isn’t here.
That nothing eases the pain, the void that is abundantly clear every time something happens that makes them think of Spencer.

I also know that my mere words falter, so often, that if people could read solely what is written upon my heart, and embedded in my soul, that this message would come out more eloquently….

Since finding his Legacy, Spencer Bell has touched my life in ways that are hard for me to explain. He picked me up when I didn’t think I could stand, and forced me to persevere when I wanted to quit.
His legacy has introduced me to friends that I know will last a lifetime, his words, his art, his music resonate more loudly, more beautifully than the most professionally composed symphony.

Once again, Jackson Rathbone (FRIEND of Spencer Bell, human being), said it better than I could ever put it: ” my hero was much younger than I when my hero was immortalized… ” and then “…there’s no grave for the soul no vinyl coffin made of gold”

Every Friday, we have deemed “Spencer Bell Day” on Twitter.. but quite honestly, we should celebrate the life that this young man had, every day. When I started using the hashtag #spencerbellislegendary I meant it very literally.

Nothing, not even death, can hold him back from expressing the depth, the intensity, the erring human soul, that was and IS forevermore Spencer Bell.

[[image courtesy of spencerbellmemorial.ning.com]]

Life:WTF!?!

Damij — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:52:20 +0000

Why can’t I get a great job to cover all my bills? Why did my ex get over me so quickly? Why do friends move on? Why did I or a loved one spend their entire life doing nothing but give, give, give only to end up with some horrible, debilitating or deadly disease? Why must we suffer? Why? Why? Why?

These and countless others are questions we ask ourselves in our many, and quite varied lives. It seems sometimes that life becomes far too much a burden to handle. Even I, the great and powerful Damij sometimes gets overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of all the unanswered questions and endless fall-backs and shortcomings that permeate the foundation of our existence.

We are matter made conscious by whatever means. Particles that formed together to become aware and to identify as “self” and as amazing a process as it is, it often leaves us empty. Our individuality often leaves us feeling lonely or scared.

A great many people choose some religious or spiritual method in trying to cope with the harsh reality we face every day. There are many others that choose more secular methods and I imagine that there are probably still other who simply never even think that deeply and don’t really care one way or another.

I do realize that I ramble so I will get on with it.

The point that I am trying to make is we are trapped inside these human bodies and with our human consciousness, we have only a very limited perception of what reality actually is. It is difficult for us to understand that sometimes things go on the universe that is not only outside our understanding but also outside our ability to be aware of it. I feel that we are all connected in some way or another, since we are all a part of this universe in which we live. When you have all those questions going through your mind, just go outside and look up into the sky and just think about how even though we are but a blip in the existence of the universe, what choices we make determine the impact on the people that are with us in our lives.That makes us important, I think.

There is simply so much in our lives that we cannot change. If i could heal all the sick and feed all the hungry and answer all the questions that we all have in and about our lives then by damn I can guarantee you that I wouldn’t be busting my ass all day for minimum wage. With as big of a geek as I am, I’d probably go to the trouble of getting a really cool cape if i could afford it but for all those things we cannot change, there are many things that we do have the ability to alter. Do your best, that’s all I ask. I may not know you but I have faith in you. I may be walking a different path than yours but I know we have probably often taken similar steps along the way.

I’m going to be thinking about you…yeah you *points*

So what are some of the questions that you all have out there in internet land? Sometimes it feels good just to get it all out, ya know? Just don’t ask what I’m on, I swear I’m sober. lol

Introducing Damij

WillowRaine — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:01:33 +0000

So all of you that read this blog, know by now that Damij writes for We All Should Care, but did you know that he’s a musician as well?
If I don’t show my love and support for my friends, and their passions, their talents, then everything I do in my life, all the soap boxing, it’s all in vain.
Supporting my friends is what I do. Although, if you ask Damij, he maaaay just tell you I’m a tad, pushy. *Laugh* Regardless, it’s because I know he houses greatness. It’s true. Don’t believe me?
Check it out! :

Scroll over it, and it will allow you to play the music as well. It’s quite, what’s the word he used? Nifty. Yeah, that’s it.
I love it!
In fact it will find it’s way to my myspace page as well, I’m sure.

We’re all very proud of you Damij, for taking that step off the curb, even though it’s scary. You’re meant for greatness, remember that.

Spencer Bell Day on Twitter

WillowRaine — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:07:49 +0000

Alright, where are my fellow “tweeters” at?
That either sounds dirty, or like we’re druggies. Either way lol
Come join me on Twitter today, as I have declared it Spencer Bell Day!
We are going to get the trending topic to be #spencerbellislegendary, and tweet about how incredible his legacy is, all day.
With bouts of humor, probably dreadful jokes mixed in, and lots of heart felt emotion.
My Spencerian Army thus far?
Add us all.

@SpencerBell

@Willow_Raine

@taylor_blue

@hello_jodie

@Damij

@pconway6

We’d appreciate the help, love,and support for Spencer, and Adrenal Cancer Awareness.