Ok, men... I'm home, and now I can reply at ease!
About my fight with depression and the excessive drinking (I mean, the fact that I spent a while drinking more than I usually do when I am touring with the band), I'll talk about it with each one of you by PM, as it's kind of personal. Please don't take any offense, I just don't feel like talking about my deepest feelings out in the open.
Oh God, my English is DAMNED rusty. Gotta practice more often. Sorry for the funny stuff and eventual mistakes.
Anyway...
Nice to hear from you Sergio.
Wish you well in working through lifes obstacles.
Seeing your gig photos always inspires me though I dont ever expect I'll get there.
Makes me want to pick up my guitar and play!
Man, believe me, you CAN and you WILL get on that stage if you really want to. I don't know if you know my personal history, but I can't play s**t. Most of you can play circles around me, easily.
It just so happens that I love music and the guitar more than anything else in this life, and I pursued and achieved my dream of becoming a professional guitarist even though I had to face many obstacles, family, prejudice, and so much more.
Look, I can't shred at all and most of the stuff I play, I play with my heart, not with immaculate technique or fluent wit... I haven't got the chops, so to speak. I got HEART and LOVE, and I put these to fhe fullest extent into my guitar. And the audience likes that. They clap and cheer. So I guess it's working so far.
Johnny Ramone is as famous as Steve Vai, ain't he?
I like what I can do with classic rock and some blues. That's what I do and that's what I'll be doing until I die.
So can YOU. Believe in yourself.
So I take it that she is Ok with the red Strat?
You look great Sergio! You are not alone as we all ride life's roller coaster, with some on a more turbulent ride than others. Stay strong and rock on brother.
Thanks a lot, brother! Life is indeed a vicious roller coaster! And we better play "Helter Skelter" along with it rather than surrender or get depressed. It has been a tough fight.
Sérgio!!! I'm glad that you are back! TTR group hug
Please don't worry about the drinking, as you are cognizant of it and its purpose in easing feelings of depression. I do this, too.
Fat? Hell, no. If you gained a few, it's due to sugar. I switched to Pinot Grigio for 99% of my drinking. Lowest sugar level, plus
I mix it with sparkling water.
You're gigging, you got a beautiful woman, and great gear. Wear those shades on stage!
Yeah, Goldie. You know, sometimes the bottle can look like a good friend, but when it looks TOO friendly, it's because it's not a friend, it's a smiling demon waving at you in a crossroads. Better be careful, though it might give you some pain killing indeed.
Guys, it's GOOD to see you. Really. Thank you all so much for the kindness and friendship!
P.S. Where's Wade? I miss him a lot!
