Sunday, October 29, 2006

This is my new blog!

If your reading some of my amazing (work of art) writings in this blog... and if you are wondering how such golden masterpieces could go several weeks with out a single comment the answer is quite simple. I just created this blog two days ago and I've imported several posts from my old blog over to this one. Unfortunately I could not import the comments from the old blog to this one and it wouldn't be appropriate to ask each poster to come in to my new blog and re-post the same comments. See what I mean?

Let me explain why I created this (new blog) to begin with.

For several years I was involved in an adult business. I created and ran an adult site and occasionally shot (photographed) models for the web site. I didn't shoot hardcore just simple soft nude shots just as you see in playboy magazines. Well the site was owned by my friend and I did the html work and the nightly updates for it and we were in a partnership with the membership fees. The sites became fairly large but my friend found them to be a nuisance because even though they were becoming very successful, he made the majority of his income shooting content several days a week. He didn't have the time or the desire to mess with the sites any longer so he sold them.
You still with me?
When he sold the sites I lost a pretty good chunk of monthly change, no hard feelings though, business is business. Money is nothing amongst friends and that friend has given me more (even financially) then I could ever possibly give back. So I no longer work in the adult industry. I'm not currently shooting any models but I haven't totally ruled it out in the future.

My friend has recently made the announcement that he was leaving the adult business. I was totally shocked by his announcement. Truthfully, I thought it was a joke when he told me that he was out and that he was giving his life to god. ...TO GOD! Where did that come from?
In the adult business my friend has made millions and lived very well, at least financially. Now that he is out of the business I fear that the transition from that kind of money and working for one's self back to the (paycheck to paycheck) deal may be far more difficult then he predicted. You don't make that kind of money handing out bibles on the street corner. I know that he will make it because I've seen him pull objects the size of a semi truck out of a hat over and over again in the past several years. However, it's not going to be an easy ride for him.

I've always been an agnostic. I don't believe in heaven or hell and I don't believe in God or the Devil. I don't have a problem with peoples religion and I respect their beliefs. Well, now I'm searching for answers myself. I'm trying to figure out what it is that other people see or feel that makes them believe in God. I feel a bit left out to be quite honest, I'm a bit jealous. So I'm doing a little bit of open minded investigating.
I'm not trying to walk in my friends foot steps, I'm not trying to 'copy' him. I'm simply trying to see what he and several other friends from my past are seeing. If there is a God out there then I need to know. Donny must be seeing or feeling something in order for him to up and walk away from the very business that paid his bills. Large bills!

To sum it up...
Here are my two main reasons for creating this blog.
1. It contains no nudity and it is family, friend and children safe. (non-offensive)
2. I'm no longer involved in the adult business so I have nothing new to post in my old blog.

This blog is going to be all about me, family, friends and everyday life living in the country.

A quick note before I end this thread and basically the reason that I started this thread to begin with. I mentioned the above background on my and Donny's relationship both as friends and former partners in the adult industry because I want to take a moment to talk about him.
If I were someone that were to stumble on to his current blog and start reading I might think to myself "this guy is a nut case". You simply don't go from producing porn to surrendering to god, going to church and quoting bible scriptures in one month. He's a nut case.
First of all it wasn't a 1 month transition, this has been in the works for a long time, I just didn't believe that he was going to give it up.
I've had the privilege of Knowing Donny for a very long time. I can assure you that he is not a nut case and that he is 100% telling the truth in all of his writings. I read his blog every day and I have never seen him tell a lie. To be quite honest I've never seen him even stretch the truth for entertainment reasons as many people often do. If this guy were to write a book on his life it would be a 'top seller' because he has lived and done more things in 32 years then most people would ever have the pleasure to experience in a lifetime. With Donny as a friend there is never a dull moment.

You can read more about this guy by clicking here and reading his blog. I guarantee that you will enjoy it.

BUT FIRST you should click here and read a recap of his leaving the adult industry. Again I will certify that this is 100% no BS.
Enjoy your reading!

-John

6 Comments:

At 5:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

John,

Hey man I'm Ron, an internet made acquaintance with Donny. I came over to your blog after Donny mentioned it.

So its cool "meeting" you and I'll be sure to read up on you from time to time, as I'm very interested to see what you find on your "open minded investigating".

Happy Hunting friend,
Ron Carter
(myspace.com/thelefttoright)

 
At 6:54 PM, Blogger brad said...

john,

glad to find your blog. i've been following donny's blog and he kicked me over to here, much like ron carter found you.

it's exciting i think, you're investigation. i'll confess right up front that i believe in God and actually believe that i am in relationship with God. don't worry...i'll never try to convince you of his existence or that you should believe too. i think that's the whole point of your quest...to find what you believe, to be who you are and become who you want to be. i think its exciting and i look forward to reading your blog.

brad

 
At 12:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just found your blog via Donny's, which I just found today as well. All the best on your journey of discovery.

I was in your shoes as far as checking things out about 13 years ago now. It's important to come to decisions after careful thought, and it's cool that you and Donny can talk stuff out as friends.

If you have any questions about Christianity I'm happy to help any way I can.

John (jjsmulo@yahoo.com)

 
At 1:22 AM, Blogger John & Jennifer said...

I enjoy reading your comments and value your input. My friend David recommended a movie to me "The Bible in the Beginning" as a quick resource of some the basics. I picked up a copy from eBay and had began watching it earlier tonight and it had became obvious very quickly that I was going to have some questions. I paused it and wrote some of them down.
I took a break from the movie to grab something to eat and I will continue watching it and writing down my questions and comments and they will likely be in my next entry tomorrow.

-John

 
At 6:04 AM, Blogger Tony said...

John:

Shockingly enough I found you through Donny's blog as well...

Good luck to you on your journey. Somone already said it well above... faith and religion can be 2 different things.

Pop by or email anytime w/ questions or anything you want to kick around re: God, faith, life, football, sushi, whatever.

 
At 3:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

John -

There's a new Mark Schultz song out there titled "She Was Watching"...its a great song with a very powerful message for any of us who are parents. The hook in the song is "faith can't be taught, its just something this is caught along the way".

We can teach religion, but faith is something that ONLY comes with time and a decision.

I pray that you take the time to understand religion, to learn about God and hopefully along the way you will find faith.

Good luck and God Bless...

 

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