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Doc

I think, I think I am, therefore I am, I think.

About Me

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Doc Rocks! «-(¯`v´¯)-«Who am I? By day I'm an optometrist. By night, author, photographer, bon vivant, party-goer, whatever. I have many eclectic interests. I go through periods of being a couch potato and then being active and never around. The same with my artistic talents. I get into periods of writing and then cannot put pen to paper. I'll have my camera by my side for periods of time and then not go near it for months. But, I love it all. I'm also a workaholic, often working six to seven days a week. But I enjoy enjoying life. I have little in common with those my own age and much more with people younger than me. And that is more often where I shall be found.Give me computers, the internet, cable television, movies, my camera, I am happy. Put my friends into the mix and I am estatic.And now that I have had gastric bypass surgery and the weight is coming off, I am enjoying life more and more. I am getting around more easily than ever. And, when I reach my goal, I know that I am going to be unstoppable.

My Interests

Photography is number one. I would like to become more proficient. I have the eye but not always the technique the way I would like. I would love to have a mentor to teach me the things that I have not been able to learn as easily on my own. And I would enjoy having people model for me since I enjoy live subjects more than still lifes, sceneries and the like.I love video and filmmaking. I would love to make films. I am into all sorts of movies and films. Music is great. Singing .. I wish I could hold a tune but not since my voice changed. Okay, I admit, I love Broadway. I love writing and have tried to write a couple of books. I would love to be published.Partying, socializing, having fun ..... these can be my passion very easily.

I'd like to meet:

Redheads would be nice! LOL! Interesting people. People who are fun to be with. People fun to talk to. Musicians. Photographers. Anyone open minded and interested in having fun, lively conversations or just hanging out. I like all sorts of different people and enjoy being sociable (except the times I become that couch potato .. but he is disappearing with the weight!).

Music:

Transfusion M is the best going!!! And Michael Ferentino's solo work is great!Moody Blues, Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Phil Collins, Carly Simons. My absolute favorite: The Beatles. The Roches are still a favorite of mine. Folk music is great. The Bee Gees (I cannot believe that I never got to see them in person and, now, it can never happen! What a bummer!).I'll listen and enjoy most anything except for country (not one of my favorites!). NO twanging guitars for me. And hip hop is not one of my favorites. I can get into to beat and the rhythm of the words but not the whole thing.There's alot of current stuff I like also but don't ask me names, groups, etc. I know what I like when I hear it but may not know whom I'm listening to!Have to add: Pink Floyd, Queen, Bjork, David Bowie, Meatloaf, Arlo Guthrie, Donovan, Don McLean, , Tom Paxton, Oscar Brand and so on and so on.

Movies:

Casablanca. Old B & W films. British comedies. Indie films. Well. I'm a film buff. When I have time, I have attended a filmmakers symposium here in NJ that previews films and then we meet someone involved with the film (actor, director, producer, distributor, whatever). OH! And how could I forget? Mel Brooks! Blazing Saddles is good BUT The Producers is great! Not the new Producers (better than I expected but NO Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder!). Nothing funnier in the world! Watch it! No, I mean watch it ... you will not regret it!!!!!! How can I leave out my all time favorite? Rocky Horror Picture Show!!!!!! Let's do the Time Warp again!!!!!! John Waters films. I also admit to liking musicals particularly West Side Story and 1776. My favorite musical will be forever Les Miserables which I still wish was on film (the musical). They talked about it becoming a film but it never happened. I have an eclectic taste that runs from the macabre and bizarre to the mainstream. It's impossible to really list what I like .. to anyone else, it would seem too diverse a list that would not make much sense!

Television:

Anything Star Trek! Buffy, Angel, Charmed are up there. British comedies are the number one though. Give me Red Dwarf, Brittas Empire, My Hero, Chef and, of course, Monty Python and Fawlty Towers! After that, an eclectic set of shows including Six Feet Under, Dead Like Me, Nip/Tuck, Sopranos. Did I mention Spongebob? I really love Spongebob Squarepants. Do NOT give me any sports shows. No way!

Books:

Medical thrillers are my thing. Authors including Robin Cook, Michael Palmer, Stephen White, Patricia Cornwell, Tess Gerritsen, Peter Clement. Add to the mix the alphabet series by Sue Grafton.

Heroes:

People who know who they are and accomplish things for others. I cannot really say specific people but I am a giver by nature and when I see people give of themselves without getting anything in return, I am super impressed. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt get publicity (as much as they act like they fight it, they are performers and they DO enjoy it!) so they get something in return for their so called humanitarian acts. I am impressed by people who truly remain anonymous and act without anything in return other than the inner feeling of good.

My Blog

OH GOD!!!

OH GOD!  HOW THINGS CHANGE SO QUICKLY!  YESTERDAY I GOT A LETTER FROM THE INSURANCE DENYING THE SURGERY.  TODAY, I FINALLY GET HOLD OF THE SURGEON'S OFFICE AND FIND OUT THAT THE SURGEON...
Posted by Doc on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:50:00 PST

Wow! I'm really gonna do it!

So, I haven't posted any blogs in a long, long time!  But I felt like adding this.  I am getting very, very close to changing my life forever!  I have been so overweight since I was 13 ...
Posted by Doc on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 08:33:00 PST

survey

1. Who are you? 2. Are we friends? 3. When and how did we meet? 4. Do you have a crush on me? 5. Would you kiss me? 6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. 7. Describe me in o...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

watta week

What a week this will be. Partied Friday and Saturday night. Got home both nights at 7 or so in the morning. Saturday I went to work with only one hour's sleep. Now, it is Tuesday. In a little wh...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

I should go to bed

So, I should be going to bed but I am addicted to myspace.  Especially since I am off tomorrow, I find myself playing on the computer and not going to sleep.  Even though I am exhausted.&nbs...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

motherfuckers party 2004

Now that was a fantastic party! Everyone looked great and I was so Divine! I'm sorry I didn't get a picture for myself of all of the people who asked to have their pictures taken with me! Especially t...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

halloween

Halloween is the best holiday there is! And if it wasn't enough that Joie/Ferentino hosted a great bash this year, Sunday should be great too! While I have had a few doubts whether I wanted to go in...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Default picture

Well, I tried Silver Buddha for a few days and while I know some people think it's cool, I am going to try my favorite picture for a bit. Of all of the photos I've taken of Joie, this is my ultimate ...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

last night

Another great time! Ferentino's show at Arlene's Groceries was great. Joie, BettieBupe, Amy and I had a really nice time at the little bar around the corner pre-show. Darnell the bartender was cool...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

the party

What a great party! Ferentino and Joie can really do it. From the candy bar filled with toes, lips, eyes, ears to the booze to the bobbing for apples, who didn't have a blast? Just what does happen...
Posted by Doc on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST