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Xeric2000 · 11-11-2009, 09:49 AM

It's been a while since I was here. The business of life and trials and tribulations had almost sapped all my will to live. I have, of late, been near the end...longing for the peace and quiet of the grave. But the Goth community "called" to me, I had thought it long gone...replaced by the unfeeling "emo" which I must say I detest. But there are still those true to the darkness...those who understand...many who were there in the beginning, like me, and those who came after with kindred dark spirits! I honor you, and I thank you for keeping the darkness in your hearts!
Ok...to the questions, mostly because I am somewhat trad...
1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job) I work in retail (horrors), in management (double horrors) when I am not learning as much as I can online, hiking in the great wilderness and beauty here in Colorado, and trying to learn how to be a husband and father.

2. Where are you from? I was born in Louisianna...and wish to someday return, if not to live, at least to visit my beloved New Orleans!

3. Who is your favorite author? Far too many to list, but I especially relish Lovecraft...my first introduction to horror in elementary school!

4. What are your favorite films? Again, not enough room. I have of late returned to watching the original horrors, most notably House on Haunted Hill (1959).

5. What music do you want played at your wedding? Too late for that one.

6. At your funeral? Midnight Summer Dream by the Stranglers...I've loved the song since I was a tike! One of the few that has stuck with me all these years.

7. This IS a gothic website, so... how do you want to die? I've always thought I'd do myself...but now I'm just gonna let what happens happen.

8. What kind of casket would you want? Sleek, black, black satin lined.

9. What's your FAVORITE outfit? My usual black shirt, pants and Docs. My overcoat if it's chilly. My eyeliner...haven't done my lips or nails in some time though....hmmm.

10. What's one thing you miss about being a little kid? Freedom seemed more likely. Sure we have freedom as we grow, but we sometimes cannot act upon it without realizing the repercussions...things we didn't think of when children.

11. What's your favorite band? Probably all time fav is Stranglers, followed closely by Smiths, if we are counting the bands whose music we like the most of. There are several I love who only have one or two songs I like.

12. What kind of education do you have? What is/was/will be your major? I went to college, but didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up, so I quit. I studied Criminology.

13. Why did you join? I am feeling wistful for my Gothic past...looking to remember with others and share!

14. If the first 13 questions didn't give it away. What is your gender? Have never been sure...I am married with a child, but like my wife says..."you are the least manly man I've ever met!" (Not sure if she means it as a compliment or not!)

11-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
Xeric2000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 41 Blog Entries: 3	A wistful elder slowly returns... It's been a while since I was here. The business of life and trials and tribulations had almost sapped all my will to live. I have, of late, been near the end...longing for the peace and quiet of the grave. But the Goth community "called" to me, I had thought it long gone...replaced by the unfeeling "emo" which I must say I detest. But there are still those true to the darkness...those who understand...many who were there in the beginning, like me, and those who came after with kindred dark spirits! I honor you, and I thank you for keeping the darkness in your hearts! Ok...to the questions, mostly because I am somewhat trad... 1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job) I work in retail (horrors), in management (double horrors) when I am not learning as much as I can online, hiking in the great wilderness and beauty here in Colorado, and trying to learn how to be a husband and father. 2. Where are you from? I was born in Louisianna...and wish to someday return, if not to live, at least to visit my beloved New Orleans! 3. Who is your favorite author? Far too many to list, but I especially relish Lovecraft...my first introduction to horror in elementary school! 4. What are your favorite films? Again, not enough room. I have of late returned to watching the original horrors, most notably House on Haunted Hill (1959). 5. What music do you want played at your wedding? Too late for that one. 6. At your funeral? Midnight Summer Dream by the Stranglers...I've loved the song since I was a tike! One of the few that has stuck with me all these years. 7. This IS a gothic website, so... how do you want to die? I've always thought I'd do myself...but now I'm just gonna let what happens happen. 8. What kind of casket would you want? Sleek, black, black satin lined. 9. What's your FAVORITE outfit? My usual black shirt, pants and Docs. My overcoat if it's chilly. My eyeliner...haven't done my lips or nails in some time though....hmmm. 10. What's one thing you miss about being a little kid? Freedom seemed more likely. Sure we have freedom as we grow, but we sometimes cannot act upon it without realizing the repercussions...things we didn't think of when children. 11. What's your favorite band? Probably all time fav is Stranglers, followed closely by Smiths, if we are counting the bands whose music we like the most of. There are several I love who only have one or two songs I like. 12. What kind of education do you have? What is/was/will be your major? I went to college, but didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up, so I quit. I studied Criminology. 13. Why did you join? I am feeling wistful for my Gothic past...looking to remember with others and share! 14. If the first 13 questions didn't give it away. What is your gender? Have never been sure...I am married with a child, but like my wife says..."you are the least manly man I've ever met!" (Not sure if she means it as a compliment or not!)