RocknRoll Lifestyle
The bonfire is engulfed in twenty foot flames, the hottest it's been all night. You're standing on center stage with four of your best friends, and there are over 200 people partying, waiting for the band to start. "This is it", you think, "Here we go again!" Your night consists of live music, making new friends, confirming old ones, drinking, partying, and just plain having fun. But this type of lifestyle isn't all that it's cracked up to be. A 'Rock-n-Roll' lifestyle can be extremely harmful to ones social and family life, their responsibilities as they grow up and mature, as well as to their physical and mental well-being. One common trait that many people with the 'Rock-n-Roll' lifestyle share is the "I don't care about ANYTHING" attitude. I started to develop this attitude early on in life, originating in eighth grade at Houston Jr./Sr. High School. The school itself was an enormous influence because at that time the majority of the students were pot-smoking stoners. Coming from an elementary school a
The consequences of a 'Rock-n-Roll' lifestyle, however, are tragic. A high school education was my most difficult challenge, and I very nearly didn't make it. The only reason I graduated was because my mom refused to let me give up. I whole heartily regret all those times when my mother, looking out for my best interests like any good mother would, attempted to persuade me into a slower pace of life, but I wouldn't have anything to do with it. That caused more hateful, hurtful fights between my mom and I than I could even count. Also, I have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars of which I have nothing to show for it. Every bit was thrown away on party's. I have even lost more than one job because I couldn't get to work on time, usually the contributing factor being the party the previous night. It is horrible to wake up aching painfully from every muscle, loosing eyesight gradually over time, ruining your family relationship, losing money, and neglecting work and school. After living this lifestyle, and ha
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