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I've really enjoyed reading everyone's biographical posts lately, they've really been fascinating. Hopefully mine will be at least a little interesting too, although I admit, it's more of a therapeutic thing for me. Here goes nothing...
- I am 18 years old. My first name is Julia, and my last name is very Italian. I have been mistaken as Hispanic, Native American, and Jewish, but never Italian. I have lived in the same house on the same street in the same county of St. Louis for as long as I have lived. I can't wait to leave, but I know I'm going to miss it greatly when I do.
- I love St. Louis. I wish we didn't have such an inferiority complex when it comes to other cities. I wish the city had enough funds to clean itself up again and restore itself to what it used to be. I want to save our music scene.
- I'm really short. I blame it on my mom's genes. I am usually calm, but can get angry very easily. I blame that on my dad.
- Every family has their issues. This year, our issues almost ended our family.
- I have a 21 year old brother. Last year I began calling him Chuckles because he was never happy at home. He and I are the complete opposites of each other in literally every way. The only thing we have in common is our eyes. We have our mother's eyes. It's one of those odd sibling relationships where we can be best friends for one minute and at each other's throats the next. I hold a certain fascination with bands that contain siblings in them because it gives me hope. Sadly enough, me and Chuckles would be Oasis.
- If we really were Oasis, I would definitely be Noel. I can be an extremely arrogant person for absolutely no reason at all. I love being interviewed, and I probably overestimate my own talents. This is not to say I'm often like this, in fact, I'm just as insecure as Noel probably is. Chuckles is, without a doubt, the closest person to Liam in personality besides the man himself. And I say that with love in my heart, I swear.
- I swear. A lot. I shouldn't.
- I'm going to college either in or near Nashville, Tennessee. I say either because I've been accepted to one of two I applied to in the area. I am not going out of love for the surrounding area or country music, but Nashville is so much more affordable than New York City or Los Angeles.
- But why even bother with Nashville, I've been asked. I am going to try and work in the music industry somehow. They look at me funny when I say that. And they shake their heads, and i know they doubt I can do it. And me, in all of my Gallagher arrogancy, actually believes that I can make a difference in it. How's that for naivety? But I've realized that it's the only thing I can do. And music is what I love most.
- I am not at all afraid of dying. I'm afraid of missing all the new and fantastic music that's going to be created after my death. I don't want to miss anything.
- I am a hopeless romantic. I live vicariously through James Bond movies and Jane Austen novels.
- But I am also a realist. I know that my life's loose ends will not be wrapped up nicely at the end of it, and that there's a good enough chance it may not have a perfect happy ending. But a girl can hope...
- I am a terrible mogger. I've missed both my one and two year anniversaries as a member here. I post in spurts; I start posting a lot, and then abruptly stop. I feel bad, but sometimes it can't be helped. I can think of at least four concerts off the top of my head that I went to this year, loved, and then never wrote about. I don't comment as much as I should. I'm very bad at conveying what I want to say over the internet. But I do read every post that's shifted to my inbox, and I'm pretty sure that MOG is one of the greatest things ever.
- I'm kind of awkward. and shy. And more than a little self-conscious. I tell myself that it's a part of my appeal.
You know how in movies, a song plays when a certain character walks down the street? I want "I Turn My Camera On" by Spoon to play whenever I walk anywhere. (feel free to press that lil red button if you haven't already, provided that they're working again) Instant strutting guaranteed.
- And I really want to travel to the UK and France.
That is all; I think I'm emotionally exhausted now. It's probably much too much information, and unless you're one day on a trivia show about my life, i promise you it will not come in handy whatsoever. This has been really hard for me to write, yet very relaxing. I don't know why it's so much easier to tell strangers over the Internet things like this than your friends or even family, but it is. Thanks for reading, if you somehow got through all of that. Regular, non-therapeutic mogging will resume as soon as possible.
Comments (14)
That was ossum! I love your character and your ambtion. Get over there and make a difference gurl! I didn't know that the post had a song until you setup the reminder there.. then I could just see the struttin a happen there.. hahhahaha.... thanks for that post!
Cheers,
INdy x
"I'm very bad at conveying what I want to say over the internet"
- I'd say you do very well!
"MOG is one of the greatest things ever"
- I'm not around as much as I used to be, but it is the first place I felt "at home".
looking forward to more posts! ( maybe one of those shows you saw this year! )
I am not going to wax lyrical or be witty... Jules... that was a wonderful insight into you... just you... mwah
Julia, thank you for posting that, it was a great read.
You're a romantic and a realist, you can be arrogant and shy, I love it. I love people that are full of contradictions, keeps things interesting.
Best of luck with your studies and your music industry plans, and I hope that this was the last difficult year your family had to go through. When (not "if") you come to the UK, do let me know, I'd love to meet you. Cheers!
Wow, a song to be your own soundtrack - and you strut to it as well. That is so cool. My soundtrack isn't nearly as interesting. I like your view on dying too - I know just what you mean. That's why I've got all these files and CDs lying around that I haven't heard yet -- but I will!
And PS Jules, "- I am not at all afraid of dying. I'm afraid of missing all the new and fantastic music that's going to be created after my death. I don't want to miss anything" spoken like a true music fan. You remind me of myself saying that I'd rather be blind than deaf.
All right, Midwest MOGgers represent yo!
'twas an enjoyable read; I can empathize with many of your personality traits.
Next time I get to St. Louis, I'll let you know. Since I'm almost old enough to be your dad though, maybe we'll keep the meet-ups to online only, shall we? ;)
Wow, MOG definitely did not notify me of any of these comments, so I'll start at the top...
indy - Yes, I believe that everyone needs a bit of strut in their life as often as possible. As for making a difference, I will certainly try my best.
Blue Meenie - Well thank ya, i do appreciate that. And MOG has become my internet-home of choice, although I may not come home as often as I would like :) As for all those concerts I've missed, I'm thinking an absolutely massive post in a few weeks for the end of 2008 will set the record straight!
Zen - Thanks, sending hugs and kisses all the way back to you my dear!
Anna - I'm very glad you like contradictions, because I'm one big walking contradiction. And thanks, my family is doing much better as of late. When I do come to the UK, I promise that you'll be the first person I alert. Prepare yourself accordingly : p
Jonh - Life's too short not to strut! And start listening!
Dale - Yay for the Midwest! Very underrated in terms of music and well, everything! And if you do get to St. Louis, I'll at least give you a list of some great restaurants and venues you can go to! We can save the meet ups for another time perhaps :)
And also: my face was blushing furiously when I was reading all of those comments. Thank you all for making my day!!!
Oh good, then mission accomplished, on both the blushing and the making your day thing. :D
St. Louis need not have an inferiority complex..I spent a few days there a couple of years back, hit some great record stores, had some great Italian food, and laid down on the grass and stared up at the arch (it was amazing).
Great fun and not-so-fun facts, you have a whole lot going for you and a great view of things for someone just starting the next phase of your journey. Nice one.
"I wish the city had enough funds to clean itself up again and restore itself to what it used to be. I want to save our music scene." I feel the same way about Trenton, NJ. Forget the NYC or LA meat grinders. The best things are yet to come from places where idividuality can grow.
Cody - Thank you, thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in St. Louis, I wish we could get across what this city has to offer more! You've basically summed up the best thing about StL: the stores, the food, and the sights downtown. As for the next phase of my journey, it's sure to be documented through the MOS.
lakposhti - Exactly. As far as I'm concerned, St. Louis pizza is better than anything NY or even Chicago can offer. I've never been to Trenton, or NJ for that matter, but considering the music that has come out of Jersey I should be right at home!
nice post. so glad you have you here!