I figured this is a good place to share this since I have been part of the online STP community since probably 1995 or so.
I started junior college way back in 1997, but the music bug bit me and I got caught up in being a few bands for about 5 years. I had a great time, and with my last band co-wrote about 15 or 16 songs, even recording a few of them (in pretty decent quality for a garage, I might add), but it pretty much kept my focus away from school.
In 2005, I hit "rock bottom" with a DUI. I got my act together, finished JC, and transferred to California State University San Bernardino in the Fall of 2006. After initially majoring in Political Science, I changed to English (with a focus on linguistics), and finally walked on June 20th.
Now I am a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society. I know so many people who don't get their life turned around when they are directionless. I am glad I had a support system around me to help me do exactly that.
Now, for my celebration, I am spending a few days in Vegas, as well as seeing STP at the Hard Rock! I am excited.
Now I just have to get rid of all the weight I gained going to school 4-5 days a week, and working 2-3. Ugh. Oh well, just another challenge!