New Here

[Doodlebug]

Okay, let's first get it out there that I'm not like most of you here.

Sure, I grew up in the streets, homeless, knew abuse, neglect and all of those other ill-flavors of life, but I'm older now - yeah much older (don't go there) and I have five children (divorced).

I skipped from music to music, but - I dunno.. it did not click with me. Sappy, twangy - I don't want none of that buzzing in my ears.

Then I heard Eminem, posted on his smaller forum now and then - started listening to his work, and BAM - hooked.

I'm a tough person, almost crossed that line into the shadows a few times - but, pulled myself back.

I'm quiet - which should not be mistaken for weakness - but fair.

Yeah I know I'm probably your parents age, but it's not about the years in your life that make you who you are, it's the life that you've lived. You know?

Peace out and yeah - I got a good job after fighting for it, it's a story all by itself - but yeah - here I am, hoping to share.

You know my kids think it's cool that I listen to Hip Hop and what can I say - it speaks to me. I love the word-play, the heart-felt ummmmphhhh - and the fearless beat that helps me step through my day.

[mdemaz]

Hey.

[Rollimeo]

welcome to the forum

[AbramIsaac]

Welcome to the forum.

Just letting you know though, a lot of the members here are idiots. Not all of them, and even the idiots contribute a good thought from time to time, but the level of immaturity here can drive you crazy if you're not careful. I'm sure you've dealt with worse things than a 15 year-old dumbass throwing bullshit your way, but I'm just putting it out there.

It's cool that Eminem clicks with you though. It just goes to show that his words can connect with a wide variety of people, and sometimes it can get you through some tough times. Whether or not things work out for you here, I hope they work out for you in the greater scheme of things.

[Doodlebug]

. It just goes to show that his words can connect with a wide variety of people, and sometimes it can get you through some tough times.

Thank you for the welcome.

I guess to me - I always had so much fight growing up - and you know how it is, you get beat down so much over time and by people you once respected - that you .. I guess become a shadow of who you are.

I turn 50 this year, ehh it's just a number. Somewhere I forgot that. I heard Eminem's music - and it just clicked with me - and the more I listen (I just bought 2 albums) the more I find my old me - returning.

It's not a bad me - it's just one who sees people for who they are - flawed...

Not nicks and dents but I mean the ones that smile at you while nibbling their way up your toes to eat you... alive.

but thanks

[ShAdYTiLIDie]

Welcome to the forum here, Its an awesome forum! enjoy.

[UofLCard]

It's nice to see/have older members around here. The majority of members are aged around 14 to mid-20's.