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Jake

something a little different...

About Me


I am a biological son of Long Island, New york. And a adopted son of the world. I have a lot of pictures for you to look at.
The one of whom I speak. The family, to me.

I have a strong belief in Karma...
and I like to think I have a clear view of the Big Picture.
Please check out my time... Music. Photography. Stand-Up Comedy.
and find me on PathConnect.com Its like Myspace with just enough seriousness to keep away the 16 year old emo kids and the shallow self-centered naked people.
So this is the "about me" section of my myspace... but you see... I dont believe that any person can correctly describe themeselves in an honest and accurate manor.... Cause we're all dillusional and vain. So im going to let OTHER people who know me, tell you, "about me"..... im forever accepting "about jake"s from people who know me to put in this section.... so send me one!.... heres what we've got about me so far......
New Found Friend, Hot Mittens Monica writes:
"You wouldnt know it by his taste in peanut butter, but this guy has an incredible view of the world and the things in it. (he prefers smooth to chunky, pfft.) He is only 22 but seems a lot older probably because of his life experience. Hes the guy who makes you feel better after a bad day. but not the "oh, youre a good person, you are so nice, im going to tell you things will get better, even when im not so sure they will.. but i want you to stop crying so im going to bull-sh*t you" sort of way. hes basically just a genuine dude who tells you how it is. his sense of humor is what stood out the most to me. he has a good idea of where he is headed, while still not really knowing at all. he knows what is important to him. he knows his likes (movies, music, his family, his dog cosmo), and he knows his dislikes (jelly of any sort, the food in florida, not having gas [fuel]). he is a barrel of monkeys. f'real. some call him jake, i call him my friend. we will eat food together monday evening."
Good Freind Stephie (and mother of Jakes unconceived twins) writes:
"J-Jovial A-Awesome K-Knowledgeable E-Eater of many Wheat Thins
Jake kicks much ass. MUCH ASS...ka-ra-te style We met in a shitty production of West Side Story. I say shitty because it was. Anyway, Then Jake and I became friends he was pretty Hyper and that was perfect. Then he made me go see his band play in our friends driveway. They did a Blink 182 cover I remember that. He loves little animals, and little children (in the non Michael Jackson way), and "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. He also loves muuuusic, and houses made of Wheat Thins boxes, as well as getting multiple tattoos of things I don't understand. I heart Jake, and hate that he moved to old people central. I have faith that he'll come back to visit someday and we'll party like it's onsale for $19.99. The End, for now :-D"
Friend Amy (Dorkasaur) writes:
"I know Jake as a voice at the other end of the telephone. He is never lacking in conversation and sometimes sounds like Steve from "Sex & the City" when he talks. Jake says groovy alot. He believes in manners and morals in a world that seems to be devoid of both. He takes excessively long showers. Jake doesn't like crappy hipster music. He is probably one of the nicest guys that I've ever talked to because he doesn't tell dirty jokes, even though he calls me Dorkasaur."
Best Friend/Musical-Soulmate, Scot aka Cast Iron Simon Writes:
"Jake's musician side embodies the time period when things were real and life was new...You want a shot of what the game is supposed to feel like...Look up this guy...We all need somebody who has somehow managed to not let the world crush their spirit to inspire us...Jake is that guy. Look em up."
Friend Alex Writes:
"Jake Lloyd, aka Jake Draven, is a guitar slapping, soul stealing machine. If you see a little blue car spinning out of control in a vacant parking lot of a pool hall at 3 in the morning, you can bet he's behind the wheel. Honest and upfront, he speaks his mind and looks out for those he cares about. You'll never lack a friend or a fun time when he's around. But be advised: he may take your soul."
Cousin Paul Writes:
"Jake is commonly known around as Jake Draven. HE'LL TAKE YOUR SOUL!!!! He used to live on Long Island, but now he resides in Penscola, Florida. In my brother's Tiger Wood's video game he kinda looked like a snake, or a reptile, but in real life.....He doesnt. If you wanna compare him to anyone, It'd be Egon's little brother. He has tattoos. He's a musician. Therefore, He's a rock god to many young woman."
Jessicola (as dubbed by Jake) writes:
"Jake can have a webcam conversation with you accurately and with no words...is a pretty funny dude...has awesome ink...can do a flawless homestarrunner impression...owns more stand-up comedy than anyone i know...has a few really pretty guitars...can sing very well...takes alot of pictures...cares about everyone...is just an all over awesome guy.
so thats me I guess.
Look at this face!
Rodin is Inspiration.
i missed my era
a picture is worth a thousand sore asses.
apparently it was for me.
incredible
my sister! trust in family.
without this family i am nada!
and without this love. this joy.
and the friends that never change
I love this place.
the pensacola job
youve never seen cuter
Cosmo!!! My dog is cooler than you.... Way Cooler.
and his cousin CJ..
and so is his cousin Chino...
i forgot to mention i was the punisher.
proof we can coexist. the mother.
look out for that twig...
"You're crazy uncle Jakey"
Scottie Mack!... damn I miss this guy.
Role Model.
Clockwork Ink. Centereach Long Island.... go see Jon.
Bekah and Jamie puttin on thier Caps.
come ride
old school
names Awkward, really.... awkward.
T and I
found this road somewhere in the middle of central Florida...

so i took it.
follow that dream

My Interests

Im interested in Personal growth.. the way we learn things from day to day and what triggers new thoughts and rationalizations.

Im interested in finding the proper view of the Big Picture.

find what brings you happiness.

find what brings you serenity.

and smile.

than look for more.

thats my philosophy.

My brother and my role model.

his daughter. my princess.

Paulie, my brother-like cousin. I miss this goon.

beamer won a prize!!

thats my cousin PJ... i was the best man at his wedding.. That meant a lot to me. He would punch every bee in the face....

and hes damn sexy in a tux.

I like to take part in 'hobbies' that do either one of two extremes... That either engulf my mind in all thats around me, all that is going on in my life.... things that are creative and expressive. That make me concentrate on people, events, feelings, personal growth, or they do the extreme opposite... they help me get away from just about all of that.... things that make me concentrate on only what im doing and forget everything else.

Lots of Billiards.

Lots of Golf. Building and Riding BMX and ATB/Mountain Bikes... destroying them on the streets or in the woods of wherever I am. Me, two weels and the earth is a beautiful combination.... its one of the only places i have found happiness outside of this crazy word.

I love all sorts of fine art including Comic books and Graphic Novels. Those who have a problem calling graphic novels art need to look up Alex Ross.

The abstract work the likes of men like Wassily Kandinsky

And men who knew how to truly capture emotion in a moment like Rodin.

Drawing, Painting, Photography.. I love taking photographs for people who need good photos but cant afford to pay a pro... its a hobby for me and i love doing it... so it helps everyone. By all means let me know if you need my service!

(thats Espada from NY. www.myspace.com/espada check em out)

It's cheeseman!!!

I'm an aspiring young standup comic. Performing and enjoying endless Standup Comedy. Standup is the purest of all expressionistic performance. Theres nothing to hide behind. Its just you. and them. You use only your own body and words to create an experience for a room full of people. There is nothing more exhiliarating than that.

i enjoyed getting pj the dukes. youre welcome kira.

brat.

Music and Movies and all thats creative and enjoyable. Movies are my drug. Im addicted. the arts of Acting. Directing. all that is involved with making an incredible movie whether high budget George Lucas fims or raggidy $2000 indy films..... its all incredible to me. Youll see me up on that screen one day. I assure you.... i mean... ive already got paparazzi spying on me...

I also enjoy being absolutely rediculous.

and spending time with people who are absolutely rediculous.

and lets not forget..... Video Games. Video games are a brilliant escape from things. Games that would make great movies are amazing... I love games that put you in the shoes of a remarkable character with depth. Metal Gear Solid... greatest series ever. Halo... Halo 2... xbox live anyone??? find me "Jake Draven"

I'd like to meet:



George Bellows

I wanna meet dogs cooler than these 3......

too bad none exist.

id like to meet a few people who are mentally grounded. I wanna meet some real people who are just who they are. People who dont try too hard. people who ROCK!

more people like my cousin paul. cause hes stupendous.

I want to meet people who gives me the same feeling that these places do....

I would like to meet people who know themselves.

I would like to meet all the men responsible for the creation of the characters I draw day to day.

Give it all away and tomorrow you'll pray for yesterday. People use words like "soul mate" and "one and only" God says "Right Man/Woman" Everyone has their own word or for it... For some people it lasts a day or two... maybe a week, months... years. Some people will wear it forever like a scar on skin.... others will spend forever searching for it... Will You?

Music:

Music makes the worlds heart keep thumpin.... thump thump... thump thump. and whats better than the MUSIC VIDEO!?!! the combination of Film and Music.... Perfect. I enjoy music.
Pearl Jam, cake, snot, jeff buckley, alien ant farm, harvey danger (unbelievably under-rated), ben harper, INXS, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimmies Chicken shack, guns n roses, the toadies, stevie wonder, the who, semisonic, third eye blind, with every idle hour, Snow Patrol, stone temple pilots, ani difranco, dispatch, Greenwheel, Greyscale, Muse, Ben Folds Five, Coheed and Cambria, perfect circle, Jet, Cherry Poppin Daddies, smashmouth, Eve 6, Prince, U2, Deftones, Jack Johnson, Rammstein, Bush, Burning Airlines, hoobastank, Glove, The Tempations, the Blues Brothers, American Pearl, the Blue Man Groups Complex Rock tour... Go buy it!... the Beastie Boys. i miss my local brothers. On Your Honor, Old College Try, Tripside, Standby, Confidentials, Music is where friends are. so much great music in this world...

whatever it is... JUST KEEP LISTENING!!!! ITS GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Movies:

please make it a point to see the following movies.... in no particular order....
Star Wars... all of them. The Crow. Big Fish. The Negotiator. Powder. Reservoir Dogs. Back to the Future trilogy. Artificial Intelligence. the Indiana Jones films. 007 Films. Ferris Buellers Day Off. Full Metal Jacket. Clockwork Orange. (any Stanley Kubrick really... cept eyes wide shut that peice of garbage). Rounders. Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Oceans Eleven. Nothing to Lose. the Big Kahuna. Poolhall Junkies. X-Men. Beavis and Butt-head Do America. Multiplicity. Suicide Kings. True Romance. the Labrynth. A Life Less Ordinary. Batman. Kill Bill. Metro. Adaptation. Sin City. Catch Me if You Can. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. the Royal Tenenbaums. Equilibrium. Rumble in the Bronx. The Terminal. Birdcage. Interview w/ a Vampire. The Blade Trilogy. Way of the Gun. Kevin Smiths Films. Punch Drunk Love. Grease. Cast Away. Still Crazy. Blues Brothers. City Slickers. Iron Monkey. What Dreams May Come. You Can Count on Me. the Fifth Element. Saving Private Ryan. Big Trouble. Liar Liar. The Truman Show. (any jim carey really). Memento. Michael. Kikujiro. Everybodies Famous. the Curve. Grosse Point Blanke. Wonder Boys. the Tao of Steve. Major League. Shrek. Tank Girl. Shanghai Noon.... ok start with that... and let me know when youre done... ive got plenty more recommendations..... and ps... you can borrow any of these or hundreds more from my apartment.
Cosmo usually falls asleep during movies.

my dog is so cool.... he even sleeps like his dad...
lets a watch movie together and than talk about it.
lets make it happen.

Television:

oh tv..... oh how I love the tv. It Raised Me!!!

I WANT NEW EPISODES OF BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD!!!!!!!!!!! I love Sitcoms. Gameshows. Cartoons. Late Night Talk Shows.... oh its all so swell... Come watch TV.

Books:

(the books on the mantle above my fireplace...from left to right... ) Necessary Evil by Van Meter, Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss, 5 Against 1: the Pearl Jam Story by Kim Neely, Collected Shorter Plays by Samuel Beckett, Ordinary People by Judith Guest, Stephen King on Writing, Brain Droppings - Napalm and Silly Putty - When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? all by George Carlin, the Giver by Lois Lowry, Ethan From by Edith Wharton, Idoru by Michael Gibson, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald..... and a whole poo load of plays.... oh and sesame street books... but in while in carboard boxes...

Heroes:

hero?... like.... snnnnnnnnnnnnnake man!?

my heroes? Rebekah Lynn Miller, my Love. My Brother Craig. My Godparents and thier family. Mark Wenger. Robert Scot McGivorn. Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Jeff Ament collectively. My partner in true musical expression. The one who will always understand and no matter how far away I am always support everything I do. My brother Cast Iron Simon.

the following arent really "heroes"... more like favorite humans.... Robin Williams, Jeff Buckley. Stevie Wonder, Ben Harper, Alan Cummings, Ben Folds, Kevin Spacey, Nicolas Cage, Brad Pitt, John Travolta, Ewan McGregor, George Carlin, Johnny Depp. Auguste Rodin, George Bellows. BOB DOLE!

My Blog

the day I give this up burn me with my guitar

For years now - I've searched wide - for someone I didnt think exists. Now you're here - am I leaving? - and I feel this pressure in my chest. The beach breeze - the night sky - the way I sh...
Posted by Jake on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 01:44:00 PST

it motivates me lately

There's a feeling that you get when you can't seem to make a decision. But for some unknown reason a certain option flrourishes to you... and maybe its not due to your own will. You try to overlo...
Posted by Jake on Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:19:00 PST

They hold my hand ask me to pull through... A voice I know says "he probably cant hear you."

The three year mark of solitude. It has been three years this way. A set. Triplet. A search for something solid. Stamping my way through the marsh.... masses of deception and swamps of insinceri...
Posted by Jake on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:57:00 PST

a time revisited. self indulged.

I just read someones blog here on myspace that I found really interesting. And it made me think of how theraputic my blog was on my old myspace page...  And so i went back and read a lot of them....
Posted by Jake on Tue, 16 May 2006 03:40:00 PST

black. white.

ok. theres this television show on now called Black. White. A white family and a black family with the help of movie quality makeup swich races.. and go to places as a person of a different color. Its...
Posted by Jake on Mon, 03 Apr 2006 10:05:00 PST

The difference between real and the rest. The Big Picture.

This isnt a typical Jake blog but I feel this is fairly important. I just got this message from Jessica. Hopefully she doesn't mind me posting it here. Maybe it's just mindless self indulge...
Posted by Jake on Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:05:00 PST

taking the fire escape up to the roof...

Dont care if its not the way that you find the truth. Tried to use the things you sold me, no matter what the cost. Tried to walk the way you told me, but each time I got lost. Those stairs wont lead ...
Posted by Jake on Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:51:00 PST

spell confusion with a "K"

its without fail at this point. its daily, nightly, and everything inbetween. Its not hard to dream.... but i fear now its one sided, this konstantine. Its our season, and what's the reason I just can...
Posted by Jake on Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:14:00 PST

see my face on a carton of milk

i live in a day that pulls each and every way where every limb struggles to find sense in its own situation. between this, that, the other thing and we, i think i am elastic. these arms they are ...
Posted by Jake on Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:02:00 PST

growing intolerant of my high tolerance.

"im so happy i was able to come here and start a new life" said to an absolute 'best friend.' The pillar that I'm melting on will prove you wrong. Keep your lips sealed this just in. You're speeding u...
Posted by Jake on Wed, 02 Nov 2005 07:22:00 PST