Jeff Snyder
The abridged life of Jeff Snyder (Written on 04.16.04)
15 years ago, I:
- thought about girls all the time.
- didn't have the guts to talk to girls so I played guitar.
- debated the merits of my bar-mitzva.
- fell in love with my best friend (a girl).
- was in a band called Video Sex Pope.
10 years ago, I:
- hated college, but was happy to be far away from home.
- got totally wasted on vodka for the first time.
- lost my virginity.
- debated cheating on my girlfriend. (I didn't, she did)
- learned to arrange for big band.
5 years ago, I:
- worked in a music store in LA.
- lived in a studio apt in Culver City.
- was happy to be single.
- quit smoking for a few months.
- wrote many songs about love.
3 years ago, I:
- broke up with my live-in girlfriend, she got the apt.
- recorded an EP with my alt-rock band.
- enjoyed one last year with my Opi before he died.
- was seeing a psychologist.
- started working out.
1 year ago, I:
- went fishing with my new girlfriend's dad.
- moved in with my folks.
- wrote more love songs.
- argued with my grandma about my non-Jewish girlfriend.
- formed a new band, this one more R&B.
4 months ago, I:
- decided to move into a townhouse with my new girlfriend.
- recorded a EP with my new R&B band.
- started taking Lipitor.
- stopped talking to my uncle (he's religious).
- saw the third part of Lord of the Rings and loved it!
Yesterday, I:
- worked as a personal assistant.
- played paddle tennis.
- ate black beans, cheese and tortillas for dinner.
- had band practice.
- felt content to be in my new home.
Today, I:
- slacked off from work and wrote this.
- ate steak and veggies for lunch.
- jammed with the hommies.
- had basic cable installed.
- downloaded the pixies concert.
Tomorrow, I:
- will take some promo band photos.
- hang out with my girlfriend.
- sleep well in our big bed.
- might write a new song.
- will try to speak Spanish.
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