10 years ago this week I had some serious medical crap going on in my life (complications due to Crohns Disease) that left me in a drug induced coma for 2 weeks, the ICU for 4 weeks, and then a full 6 months of recovery in and out of the hospital. The doctors seriously didn't think I would make it. I was 16 years old. It was a very surreal experience and I think the main reason why I didn't die during the coma was because I never thought that it was possible. I was in the hospital and they were going to fix me and everything was going to turn out just fine. I was very naive.
Pearl Jam Self Titled came out the week before I left the hospital for the first time. That record was very healing at the time. (Comatose!) In the years following, I hated the record because it reminded me of this crazy experience. I have since listened to it enough that I have new memories associated with the songs, so I don't freak out while hearing them...
I'm not sure what my point is. I guess it's just nice(?) to reflect back on literally life-changing experiences on their anniversaries and know that you came out a changed but better person.
Frankie, So glad that you made it through, and you have new memories and associations with S/T.
dad is a little better so im glad today went out with mum was lovely and came home and spent 4 hours chatting to daughter on the phone was lovely but i feel kinda ill though from my sickness like im bent but in a bad way
10 years ago this week I had some serious medical crap going on in my life (complications due to Crohns Disease) that left me in a drug induced coma for 2 weeks, the ICU for 4 weeks, and then a full 6 months of recovery in and out of the hospital. The doctors seriously didn't think I would make it. I was 16 years old. It was a very surreal experience and I think the main reason why I didn't die during the coma was because I never thought that it was possible. I was in the hospital and they were going to fix me and everything was going to turn out just fine. I was very naive.
Pearl Jam Self Titled came out the week before I left the hospital for the first time. That record was very healing at the time. (Comatose!) In the years following, I hated the record because it reminded me of this crazy experience. I have since listened to it enough that I have new memories associated with the songs, so I don't freak out while hearing them...
I'm not sure what my point is. I guess it's just nice(?) to reflect back on literally life-changing experiences on their anniversaries and know that you came out a changed but better person.
Can't imagine going through that at such a young age. I don't think your view at that time of not having any other option than to recover speaks to your naivety. I think it's proof of a strong spirit and the power of belief and optimism. I've seen the lack of both work exactly the opposite in people's lives. I'm glad that chapter of your life had a happy conclusion. Maybe inside job more correctly describes that time for you now. (Comatose messes up eds voice anyway)
5/3/92 Omaha, NE
6/19/95 Red Rocks
9/11/98 MSG
11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
9/26/15 New York City
4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1 4/7/17 RRHOF New York City 9/02/18 Fenway 1 9/04/2018 Fenway 2 9/18/21 Asbury Park 9/11/22 New York City 9/14/22 Camden
Terrible day, I won't go to much in to detail but it was one of those days that truly makes you respect how precious life is...
I hope your day gets better bacon...
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
The Siege of Kenagh! Only in Ireland can it take 6 days and counting to determine the results in just one electoral constituency. Ah but I still love the PR-STV voting system
took me ages to read a book bc i was doing plenty other things in my spare time as well as relaxing but i thoroughly enjoyed this book it really has made me look forward to settling down with someone sensible which is something sweet to anticipate..
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Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
today went out with mum was lovely
and came home and spent 4 hours
chatting to daughter on the phone
was lovely but i feel kinda ill though
from my sickness like im bent but
in a bad way
im going to sleep now..
6/19/95 Red Rocks
9/11/98 MSG
11/19/12 EV solo Tulsa
7/19/13 Wrigley 10/19/13 Brooklyn 2 10/21/13 Philly 1 10/22/13 Philly 2 10/25/13 Hartford
10/08/14 Tulsa 10/09/14 Lincoln
9/26/15 New York City
4/16/16 Greenville 4/28/16 Philly 1 4/29/16 Philly 2 5/1/16 MSG 1 5/2/16 MSG 2 8/7/16 Fenway 2 8/20/16 Wrigley 1
4/7/17 RRHOF New York City
9/02/18 Fenway 1 9/04/2018 Fenway 2
9/18/21 Asbury Park
9/11/22 New York City
9/14/22 Camden
Why
even if I look and act really crazy.
even if I look and act really crazy.
You better have some good trade
- Christopher McCandless
hope it gets better too..
i had a good sleep
some dreams weird
but nonetheless good
sleep
2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
with someone sensible which is something sweet to anticipate..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..