It's Time To Tell All

Hey everyone. Ready to go. Let's do it.
When I first started this blog I told you all that I'm permanently disabled but the nature of my disability wasn't important.
I've been thinking about that and I think it's finally time to share the nature of that disability with you. I believe it's the only way for you to get to know me and it may also give others some hope that are in this same position.
I've been sober since Nov. 25th, 1997. Yes, I'm a recovering alcoholic and one that's very grateful to be alive.
During my 20 years of daily drinking I did some damage to myself physically. Of course, when I was drinking I never thought any of those things we hear about would happen to me. I was wrong.
I have partial Warnackies Encephalopathy (some brain damage) and Peripheral Neuropathy (quite painful at times). I've also messed up my digestive system and have the most wicked insomnia that you could ever imagine.
I don't tell you this for sympathy as I'm fully aware that these things happened to me because of my own actions. I tell you these things so it will give you a little insight into who I am.
As a last note, with all my physical problems I wouldn't want to be anyone but myself. I've been very blessed in my lifetime and have seen and done things that a lot of people will never have the chance to see or do. I've also been a part of a lot of awesome human lives. Some are still with me, some I've had to say good-bye to and others have passed away.
So do I ever wish I was someone else? Not for all the money in the world!!! This definitely wasn't the easiest blog for me to post but to tell you the truth, it may be the most important blog I post.
Everyone, take good care. I'll be back in January.
Hollywood has left the building.

It's Your Turn To Speak Out

Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and I hope the New Year brings all your dreams come true.
I'd like to hear from all of you about what you think the hottest Christmas gadget was for 2008.
Where I currently reside, hands down, the hottest gadget was the Wii console and the Wii fit. In fact, I still haven't been able to find the Wii fit and found the console on pure dumb luck.
Let me know what your favorite gadget was and if I like the sound of it then you know that Hollywoods going shopping! I'll admit that there's still one or two gadgets (I'm sure more) that I don't own and am not even aware of. So any comments would be vastly appreciated as I need some new gadgets!
On another note, I told you that Granny Gidget was on a cruise. Apparently, during a night of Salsa dancing with a very, very much younger gentleman she spun around and yes, she fell to the floor. She ended up breaking a hip and because it's snowing where I live then the weather isn't very condusive to her recovery. She's doing fine and her spirits are as high as ever (or she was high off of spirits...something like that) but I am going to try and fly her out this summer. Hopefully I can take some video of her so you can all meet her.
For all of you that leave a comment, I will reply to you as soon as possible.
Happy 2009 Everyone. Let's make it a good one.
Hollywood has left the building.