Chapter 1: Part 5

I eventually gave up on the girls, eventually focused on life. I mean my life: which was basically golf and school. I haven't started playing basketball yet at this point in life. I was somewhat lazier, a little bit fatter, a little less fit, and well... a lot more imperfect. But I didn't really mind, 'cause life was perfect for me. I had no unusual problems yet.

I started to play the guitar eventually this school year. Ryan taught me how. I'll never forget what how it happened though. I was asking him to teach me to play, while we were walking the halls of Ateneo High School. We ended up in the cafeteria, and I will never forget what he taught me. He played a chord, and said: "this is the first chord you will ever learn." I won't forget this time. This was around November I think. Around half the school year left. This made me so excited, because I asked for my own guitar as a Christmas present. It was given. My friend, AJ, and I had almost immediately planned to start a band. We were planning everything already, but it never got a chance to push through.

All I started with was chordfind.com, guitar chords and tabs. Of course I was taught how to read. It was crazy, but it was fun. Eventually when you get the hang of everything, it all becomes enjoyable. This was a great way to "end" year 2005. I started 2006 with new knowledge, and I had left all the drama behind me. However, little did I know that 2006 will be even harder. Uh-oh....

To be continued...