I need a break from the madness. Between Scott's illness, the house we live in, the house we're hunting for and eBay, I have too much going on. I'm actually thinking of going to Williamsburg for a couple of days. My sister has some stuff she wants sold on eBay and it would bring in some money for me too. I'll think about it.
I was born in Washington D.C. on Oct. 1, 1957. Argh, that makes me 50 years old. Although my Mom and step dad moved from DC when I was around 2 or 3 - I kept coming back. I was pretty much raised in Virginia Beach until around 8 and then in Newport News until I was 17. I moved out of my parents home just before I turned 16. I worked 2 jobs and graduated from high school while renting an apartment with friends. I so could not live by the rules when I was younger and thought I knew everything.
I joined theater in high school - 10th grade and became the top actor in the school. I was "Class Dramatist" as voted on in my graduation year of 1975. I was a very popular kid that everyone wanted to hang out with. In my group anyway. I was part of the drugs and drinking group. Able to buy booze at 15 because I looked older and the drinking age was only 18 at the time. I started doing drugs at 16. Marijuana, LSD, Acid, Cocaine, Quaaludes and whatever else I could get. Loved speed in the morning and Valiums at night. Drank consistently every day. Boy was I a mess and didn't even know it. Hung out with all the long haired freaks and slutty girls. That was the 70's in my life. My mom thought others were a bad influence on me when it was just the opposite. I was the bad influence. I just had some acting under my belt to pretend I wasn't.
As soon as I graduated high school, I left town. I'll pick up from there later.
Today: I have more work to do. Going to look at a house this morning. I have already dropped Scott off at NIH for his chemo treatment. He is going to be there almost all day. After I look at the house, I have to work more on eBay. Got to keep that money coming in to pay the bills.
It sure would be nice to take a week and go on a vacation. That's something I haven't done in a few years.
Right now I am hungry and going to make something to eat in the tiny room called a kitchen.
Peace and Love,
Clayton
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Hey Clayton,
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Whitney Godinez. I am a Snell, that means that I am Scott's cousin. I really enjoy reading your blog, it's good to see "the other side." Plus, I really like to hear about your life story, it's interesting. I know you are an awesome guy because Scott thinks you are an awesome guy. We love you guys.
Whitney and Juan Godinez
I tried to email you but it was sent back. You are probably blocking my email. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Clayton
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