Non-eternal questions.

Meeeh! So this past week I've spent so much time working on this new Psychostick DVD. Most of my time has gone to transferring video from tape to hard drive. An hour long video is about 15 gigs, aaaand... yeah I've filled up a 500 gig drive and had to go get another one. I have to do some stuff to our Psychostick myspace page AND .com page to shift focus towards our album fundraiser, so... yeah! Busy.

I did receive a few questions (all within a day!), so I answer them IN YOUR FACE.

"Whats it like to be in a band and what all do you need to begin one? Because we were wanting to start one ourselves. - Justin."

Well, being in a band is kind of like being married. Not that I would know what it's like to be married since I haven't been, though I'm told it's like being in a marriage.

Anyway, being in a band is a very atypical thing to do by society's standards. You know, go to school, get a job, have kids, etc. A band is quite the opposite of all those things in many ways and it's a very strange experience if you're not used to it. It almost feels like you're walking on a different plane of existence from those around you who are not experiencing it.

For me personally it's been a huge learning and growing experience. Your comfort zone gets demolished, at times you want to strangle your bandmates, you find out exactly how you handle stress, but in the end it's more than worth it when you walk on that stage. They way people react to your music, your creation, cannot be described. It can only be experienced.

I hope that helps.

"what do you do, when your ex-girlfriends friends, keep calling your phone, and telling you how awesome her new boyfriend is? - zac"

WOW.

This is tough to answer.

First of all, you're young (it says you're 14 on your profile). Chicks at THAT age can be extremely obnoxious. I find that when dealing with immature actions like that (which can sadly carry on throughout their lives in some cases) you counter with something they don't see coming.

Something that they won't have any way to get the upper hand.

Be humble and positive. Most people don't know how to deal with that. It's AWESOME.

Here's exactly what I would say.

"Really? He's that awesome? You know what? Good for them. I really hope they're happy."

Something along those lines would work. If they can't insult you or make you feel like crap, they'll never win. Not only that, but it'll generally make you feel better for wanting the best for everyone.

And be genuine about it. They might be playing this stupid little game, yet you are above the game by completely dismissing it and hoping for the best for everyone. Don't give in to that crap.

In the end, what you said will carry back to your ex-girlfriend and she'll actually appreciate that, even if you don't want her to. :p

"I need some advice. I've been friends with someone for about 4 years now.  I went to his birthday party last week and I found out he has been a stoner for about 3 years.  this hit me hard because I'm very anti-drug if that makes sense. I did not suspect a thing. What would you do in this situation?  Should I keepin touch with him? - Adam"

You know, I've been in your situation. Yeah! I can actually say that. :)

Several years ago one of my oldest, bestest friends ended up telling me he was a stoner. I couldn't believe it at first because at the time, I was STRONGLY against drugs of every kind.

Thing is, he probably hasn't told you because he was worried about how you'd feel about the whole thing. Personally you can stand your moral ground and still be against it, but make things clear with him how you feel and how you don't want anything to do with it.

I find that when dealing with stoners or druggies in general you can either get angry, hate them, whatever, but that won't stop them from doing what they do. Letting them in your life all depends on how strongly against it you feel, but keep in mind the type of drugs also makes a difference in this choice too.

For example, I refuse to associate with people who are into the "drugs that can kill you," like heroine, coke, etc. Pot is really harmless. I personally don't do any drugs whatsoever, aside from the occasional Advil for a headache. HAR HAR. I've just never had any interest. You wouldn't believe how many people freak out when I tell them I've never tried pot. Very funny stuff.

Also, I find it hard to be around people who obsess with any type of substance, even alcohol. Too much of anything is bad.

That's all for now. More stuff coming as always. Hell yeah!

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