Dougie Tuff

Help my band play at Warped Tour '07!!

chubbytuff@aol.com — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:05:53 GMT

Hello Friends!

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:15:58 GMT

New band, first show!

chubbytuff@aol.com — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:27:50 GMT

Hey everyone, hope your all doing good. I just wanted to let you know that I finally got a new band going and we have a show on December 15th at the Junction with Dan Potthast (mu330), Playground Heroes, Skantly Prepared, Call for Fire and SuckerPunch. We're called ONE MORE SHOT. Please check out our myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/giveitonemoreshot

I'd LOVE to see all of you at the show. I miss you all so much.

- Dougie

New band...

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:57:29 GMT

I'm puting a new band together with Jeremy (the old sax player from Chubby Tuff). We have about 5 songs written, but won't be playing out right away. It won't be a ska band, but will definately have a few songs with horns. I don't know much more yet, but I'll keep everyone posted.

School

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:36:02 GMT

Just updating to let everyone know that I will be attending the International Academy of Design and Technology starting January 8th, 2007. I will be working towards my Batchelors of Fine Arts degree in film and digital production. I'm really excited, I've loved film since I was a little kid and finally decided I just need to bite the bullet and go to school. I will most likely be quiting my job at UPS and getting a part-time job while in school. I'll keep everyone posted on whats going on.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:41:22 GMT

I dont have the internet at my house...so I'll do my best to do this:

1) Reply with your name and I'll respond with something random about you.
2) I'll tell you what song/movie reminds me of you.
3) I'll pick a flavor/color of jello to wrestle with you in. (Maybe).
4) I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5) I'll tell you my first memory of you.
6) I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7) I'll ask you something that I've always wondered about you.
8) If I do this for you, you must post this on your journal. You MUST. It is written!

Goodbye Mary Jane

chubbytuff@aol.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:25:41 GMT

So today I officially quit smoking pot. I've done it on and off for the past 6 years and in recent months (more like the past year) it became more frequent and I just can't do it anymore. I lost a job because of it and I just wasted money and it made me lazy and stupid. I can't say it wasn't fun, I loved getting high and having fun, but I'm almost 23 and have alot more aspirations in my life than being a pothead. Alot of people that no me have no clue that I smoked pot, and alot of people who know me very well only know me when I'm high, so reading this may come as a shocker, but this is a good thing. Marijuana is a drug, it's true what they say. It may not have "addictive" properties, but it is, indeed, addictive. I think you get more addicted to how you feel after smoking a few bowls than you actually do to the drug. It is a good/fun feeling, but at the same time, only makes being bored not boring and makes someone who used to do alot of thing all the time, sit around a do nothing. I want to get a second job, as well as eventually be promoted at UPS and I could never do that when I smoke weed all the time. I know it'll be hard, especially when alot of people around me do it, but I think I'll be fine, in a few months, it'll be nothing to me.

But those of you who still smoke, take a rip of that bong, or hit of that joint, or just sit on that blunt for me...Thanks.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:24:36 GMT

What goes up -- must come down. I guess the band broke up. And I seem to have gotten my hopes up about some stuff...and well, it sucks. But, as I always say --> thats life. The good thing is - I'm going on a cruise with the rents this weekend. I need it. A 3-day vacation far away from the troubles at home. Then I only work 2 days at UPS and 3 days at Circuit City (my new job)...and then probably alot of drinking and at some point I'll eat some Turkey and give my thanks and realize once again that another year is almost over. Ah, that sounds so depressing, but I'm not really depressed, just a little unhinged and my head is feeling a little fuzzy. Maybe it's time to lay off the drugs for awhile. Or try some new ones.

But Christmas is coming up ---> BEST TIME OF THE YEAR. I don't know why exactly, but it definately is.

Did anyone see this past Wednesdays new episode of "South Park"? It was fucking hilarious. It was all about Scientology. Cracks me the fuck up.

Everyone have a wonderful weekend...I know I will, basking in the sun and hopefully getting drunk as fuck on a big boat. LOL.

Another pill to kill the pain...

chubbytuff@aol.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:01:45 GMT

Everything is numb. I feel like shit today, sick as a fucking dog. Things seem to be looking up, but then again, I don't ever know whats going on.

Hoodies and Cloves

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 07:10:21 GMT

I'm so lost and I don't know what to do. It's been a long time since I've felt this way. Oh well, I guess that's life.

I love Halloween.

I love the weather even more. This is my favorite time of year. I can't wait for Christmas. Not because of Christmas, but because of the season and everything. It's my happiest yet most depressed time of year. I know that makes no sense, but it kind of does.

So let's just go buy a pack of cloves and forget about how much life sucks sometimes. Let's enjoy what we have and not think about what we want.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:34:42 GMT

So I finally took the plunge and I'm moving out this Thursday. We've got a sweet ass townhouse in Clearwater. I'll try and get pictures after we move in and shit. Probably be some sort of "housewarming party" too I'm sure.

I'm pretty excited...but also a little scared.

I also got a second job as holiday help at Babbages in the mall. Kind of shitty pay...but I just need a little extra cash to get me through the weeks.

Other than that, things are good, and I'm looking forward to the 4 halloween parties I'm going to next weekend. Should be a good weekend.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:53:08 GMT

Wow. I don't really know what to write about today. I just think I need to gwt away for awhile.

Here's to another night of heavy drinking and hard thinking...

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 18:56:36 GMT

I'm so confused about everything right now. I used to feel like everything in my life was going great and I was on the "right path" but now, I don't even know if I have a path. Life is so fucking random sometimes. Maybe I've fucked everything up...maybe I should've done things differently. But - I guess you can't go back, only change the future. I need to do some soul searching and find myself. I don't know how or if that's ever going to be done. I know where I want to be in my life...but there always seems to be something holding me back.

I need some meaning in my life.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:29:27 GMT

This is harder to deal with than I ever imagined.

I can't imagine how the people closer to him feel.

I need to get out for awhile. But I have no place to go.

Lifes too fucking short.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 05:25:50 GMT

A good friend of mine died Friday morning. He was a great guy, with a baby on the way. I miss him already.

This one's for you "Ohio Ryan"!

YOU WERE OUR NUMBER ONE FAN. ALWAYS WILL BE.

I'll never forget the last night I saw you...and the time you got a free shirt to see your girlfriends boobs. You were a great guy, always there for me and Chubby Tuff. You didn't deserve this.

OHIO RYAN
1980-2005

We love you man.

You will be missed. And remembered...FOREVER. None of us can forget.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 03:01:21 GMT

i'm a dreamer.

Another hangover...

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 16:01:51 GMT

So last night I was once again witness to why I'm single and why I think girls love to play with your head, like it's some kind of game. It didn't happen to me personally (I don't like even talking to girls like that), but it did happen to a really good friend of mine. Don't tease the man and tell him your going to one thing, then go and do another with someone else. In the end, it's ok, because shes not worth it, but when can you say "shes fucking worth it." It's hard to say that about anyone. I only know maybe a total of 3 girls that are "worth it" but they either 1) won't give me the time of day or 2) don't even know I think they're that great (my own fault for not "making a move" but I'm bad at timing and never know what she is thinking). I know that eventually I'll find someone "worth it" but it hard being "lonely" sometimes and sometime it'd be nice to have the support in my life.

I also saw a guy treat a really sweet, beautiful girl get treated like shit by her ex-boyfriend, whom she is still madly in love with. It just made me sad.

Other than that, it wasn't a bad night. Didn't goto sleep until 6 and went through 2 18 cases of Miller Lite.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 01:22:05 GMT

I've given up. And I'm fine with it. I mean, I've basically been fine for awhile...but now it just set in.

Yesterday I took my old bike out, filled the tires with air and cleaned it up and took a little bike ride. I'm going to start doing that. I'd love for someone to join me, maybe ride down to Dunedin Causeway or the Pinellas Trail. Wow, that sounds entirely gay. But whatever, I used to LOVE riding my bike. Until I was 16 I would ride it everywhere! Plus, with gas prices being this high...it isn't a bad thing...save me some money I desperately need for once.

I'm going to the doctors tomorrow morning at 10:30. I haven't been in probably like a year and a half to two years. I NEED to GO. Make sure I'm not dying. I hate doctors, but I need to do it.

I love my life, it has its ups and downs, but it's great. And lately I've had this new great "awake" feeling when I wake up that I love. I'm not really depressed much anymore, which is great, I hate being depressed.

I partied alot this weekend...more than I orginally intended, but I had a great time. I saw alot of people I haven't seen in awhile and it rocked. On Saturday, I saw two of my favorite people in the world - Melissa and Jessica...who live like 2 minutes away from Steve and I want to start hanging out with more...they rock...and they're very amused by me and Steve supposedly...I don't know if thats a good or a bad thing. LOL.

I need to go down to Ft. Myers soon. I've been trying to go ever since June, when my VAN BLEW UP on the way down. I miss them ALOT.

This is the longest entry I've made in awhile, but I think I'm done. I have to work tomorrow morning at 4:00, so I'm going to bed soon. Goodnight everyone.

yeah, it's probably just me</>

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 07:53:10 GMT

i need to stop waiting for something to just...happen.

i'm a pretty good guy, and i deserve more.

maybe it's just wishful thinking.

maybe it's just me.

Come to my show!

chubbytuff@aol.com — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:56:31 GMT

Come out and support local ska by coming to see CHUBBY TUFF (http://www.chubbytuffmusic.com or http://www.myspace.com/chubbytuff) open for CATCH 22 this Saturday, August 27th. We go on first, at 7:00 PM, so please come out early. Hope to see you all at the show!

chubbytuff@aol.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 01:12:19 GMT

I feel like shit. I feel depressed. My fucking head hurts. Theres so much shit going on in my life...I hate it. Vacation in like 3 weeks...thank god! I'm going to disappear for a few weeks. Before I die.

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sat, 09 Jul 2005 14:19:24 GMT

Well guys, tonights show at State was CANCELLED. This sucks cause I wanted to see all, but thats ok. It will be rescheduled for August sometime, I'm currently working on some other dates in August.

Our next show is on July 28th in Clearwater at 688 Skatepark.

The show at State tonight (the 9th) and in Ft. Myers on the 22nd have been cancelled. We will have new dates up soon.

Sorry guys.

THE AFTER MATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chubbytuff@aol.com — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:47:58 GMT

chubbytuff@aol.com — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:33:43 GMT

...i can't get her out of my head...

Despite everything lately, my life is fucking great. Everything is going to work out. It always does.

Well, I go back to work today...should be fun.

Up in Flames

chubbytuff@aol.com — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 23:28:02 GMT

Ok, so the story. "What happened?" You ask. Well, here it is:

About a week ago, I planned to goto Ft. Myers on Saturday the 18th. I would leave at noon and get there at 2. Be a great day and I could see some of my favorite people in the world. Thursday rolls around, I have band practice, and Alf tells me we're gonna practice at 12 on Saturday, until 2. I say I'm going to Ft. Myers, but decided I'd practice from 12-2 and then leave and get to Ft. Myers by 4. Perfect. Saturday comes, we have practice at noon and Kevin says he wants to go, which was great because I hate driving by myself. We invite Steve, who at first doesn't really want to, but eventually says he'd go. So finally at about 2:30 we get on the road. We drive down 275, then down I-75 (after paying a dollar at the Skyway toll and placing my wallet on the dashboard) and drive until right about Ft. Myers. All of a sudden: "POP!" The rear driver side tire blew out. After we fishtail and see our lives flash before our eyes as we almost flip over, I look out and tell everyone it's flat. Steve asks if I have a jack, I say I do and we get out and walk over to the wheel so we can change the tire. I look down and scream "FIRE! The vans on fire!" The tire was on fire, I didn't understand it, but it was on fire. We tried throwing water on it, and batting it out with a shirt, but nothing. I call 911, but luckily a cop pulls up right behind us (he had seen the whole thing). The cop asks us if we're ok, we say yes, except my van is on fire. He gets out his fire extinguisher and sprays the fire, unfortunatly it only had a little bit in it. A guy in a big black truck pulls over and pulls out his fire extinguisher, his has a little more than the cops did, but it didn't do the job. I'm told that the fire department is on it's way, but it would probably take 30 minutes for them to get to the scene. As I wait, I just stand and watch my van, and all my CDs, my wallet, my shirt, almost everything I own, go up in flames. But the only thing that matters is that me and my two best friends are alive. It was a crazy experience, and really hard to explain to people. But that is the jist of it. Thanks to my two best friends for going and helping me through this experience. And a big thanks and big hug to Alecia and Britney for picking us up and dragging our lame ass back to St. Pete. I love you all so much. I love EVERYONE so much.

::sigh::