#Drunk Fux

[mycollectionmylife]

"This is a series of pics of The Drunk Fux that were taken at Vickey Hamilton's house right before we played The Trubadour". Howard Teman

[thedeviousdevilxx]

OMG, y’all this cheered me up immensely.

[docrotten]

THE ALIEN FACTOR (1978) – Episode 216 – Decades Of Horror 1970s

“I’m surprised you haven’t figured it out. Edie, don’t you see? I am an alien too.” After all, isn’t everyone waiting for the mothership? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they consume the cheesy goodness of Don Dohler’s The Alien Factor (1978).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 216 – The Alien Factor (1978)

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A spaceship crashes in a sparsely populated area of Earth and three horrific aliens survive the accident. The grotesque extraterrestrials soon begin to terrorize the locals until a mysterious stranger shows up claiming to be able to save the day.

  Writer/Director: Don Dohler 

Makeup Department: John Cosentino, Britt McDonough, Larry Schlechter

Special Effects by:

Larry Schlechter (‘Inferbyce’ (insect) designed by / special effects)

John Cosentino (‘Zagatile’ (tall creature) designed by / special effects)

Ernest Farino (‘Leemoid’ designed & animated by) (as Ernie Farino) 

Britt McDonough (special effects)

Ted Rae (special effects assistant) (as Ted Richard Rae)

Bill Cosentino (special effects assistant

Production Assistant: John Dods

Selected Cast:

Don Leifert as Ben Zachary

Tom Griffith as Sheriff Cinder

Richard Dyszel as Mayor Wicker

Mary Mertens as Edie Martin

Richard Geiwitz as Pete

George Stover as Steven

Eleanor Herman as Mary Jane Carter

Anne Frith as Dr. Ruth Sherman

Christopher Gummer as Clay

Don Dohler as Ernie

Dave Ellis as Richie

Dave Geatty as Man in Bar

Margie Van Tassell as Susan

Tony Malanowski as Ed Miller

Debbie Pietron as Couple in Woods

William Cosentino as Couple in Woods (as Bill Cosentino)

Rick Cosentino as Biker

Greg Dohler as Three Children

Kim Pfeiffer as Three Children (as Kim Dohler)

Joey Merenda as Three Children

Ann Hanks as Barmaid

Lon Talbot as Rock Band

Glenn Ruby as Rock Band

Jack Campbell as Rock Band

Daniel White as Vance (as Dan White)

Britt McDonough as Ted

William L. Brown as Drunk

Cathy Oldaker as Girl in Bar

Donna Foster as Girl in Bar

Toni Watcheski as Couple in Bar

Ed Watcheski as Couple in Bar

Johnny Walker as Rex

Larry Schlechter as Inferbyce – Insect

John Cosentino as Zagatile – Tall Creature

It’s time to head for Maryland, USA to head off an alien invasion of sorts with the overly ambitious, roughly made, yet surprisingly entertaining creature feature, The Alien Factor (1978). Fans of horror host Count Gore De Vol will have a delightful surprise inside. And, for those who remember the odd alien creature cover of Famous Monsters of Filmland – with a ‘pink’ background – will finally get to see that monster and three others in this minor… masterpiece (?- Bill, really, I have to say this? – Okay…sigh.) All kidding aside, if for no other reason, this episode (and the movie watched for it) is a blast because of Bill Mulligan’s unwavering love for Don Dohler, his magazines, and his first full-length feature film. For better, or worse.

At the time of this writing, The Alien Factor (1978) is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Classic Horror Movie Channel, Tubi, and PPV on Amazon.

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Bill, will be Mark of the Devil (1970), starring Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, Olivera Katarina, Reggie Nalder, and of course, Herbert Fux and Gaby Fuchs. The movie proudly owns the tagline, “This vomit bag and the price of one admission will enable you to see… the first film rated V for violence.” Oh-oh.

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

Check out this episode!

[triskele-y]

I know im not making sense as it is but........ At leaat next timw i won't be making sense ON PURPOSE

[pumpkinsy0]

fuck it i drank a lil and shit getting weird and dont know how to act so beres drunk curly n shit, if theres thpos im so soryy but im not fuxing shit rn im sorry pls dont hate me im sorry

•it was just a rough day for curly

•so he went to his favorite bar w his favorite bartender

•bro got white girl wasted

•limbs everywhere n all

•curly said that he drive here so pony just cant let this man go and drink drive

•so the amazing guy he is was driving curly there himself

•curly told him where he lived just incase shit like this happened so💪🏽💪🏽

•bit yea, curly was just a babbling mess in the back seat while pony was driving

•like telling jokes, complimenting pony, ranting n all

•pony wasnt that strong but he was strong wnough to carry curly to the door step and rang the doorbell

•a sleepy ass shirtless tim (woo😮‍💨😮‍💨) came out and pony told him what was up

•as soon as tim heard who pony was tim just said “oh, curly talk about you a bunch, talks about how your different n shit”

•ponys heart???gone

•but he dropped curly off m thats all that was needed

[neekpie]

Weird quotes I’ve saved...

“Why clammy? Why can’t they be oyster-y?”

“I’m not stupid, I’m just dumb.”

“Oh, you know, just watching things about chickens!”

“I sound like a sexy pigeon”

“Oh, gotta shave my tummy!”

“Oh it’s a mop dog”

“I touched the McDonald’s wall!”

“I’m drunk on Sprite. That’s not a possibility but somehow I managed.”

“I love dying. It’s my favorite hobby.”

“Get a belt mate”

“I wanna name a pig snorty mcsnortson”

“Oh Annika turn the simulation off”

“I look like a potato. A festive one. A festive potato.”

“Why is he wearing a white tux? The fux?”

“Jim and Jim and Jim and Shrek and Jim”

“Why are you texting a murderer?”

“Because he’s my BROTHER!”

“I just gave you some candy for the jolly season!”

[t-underneaththeradardancing]

have u noticed - is it just me - or maybe sf - but - life is getting surreal as fuck i could give u a 4 instance but that wouldnt b poetry just whinery  - i kinda like napa - besides vineyards they used to have an asylum 

alien jellyfish unhappy as earthlings - have u tried prevagen or whatevah  - i dont swim w them anymore - i only did in mexico maybe i was being village ppl macho - i like a nacho but is it really a meal  - ok - 1 fer instance - i wuz locked in a burger king (dont ask - ok )  - this really happened about a weak after the hospital - and it was uh a bit chaotic 

a woman w a house modeled after flintstones w dino and ... is being sued in a ultra wealthy suburb  - i dont think my neighbors like my singing good thing they dont read me 

y yes indeed i do - have a kitty and such a good one - it deserves a mention - there was indeed birdsong also 

tbh i dont even know what poetry is anymore - at least not when imma writing - maybe being ill unhinged me but im not jim morrison either - sometimes i forget the meaning of the words that ive just written - or stray cat from the subject  ( u really have a subject  t ?   )   

another week flies as does time - imma par six onna deep space 9 - should i gives el vy partial credit or just steal the line  -like usual - i cant post man to b again so soon - i dont even have it onna playlist - anymore - still it comes out random 

not so sure about this old as fuck thing - i outgrew it like back pages - no - really it just got tedious but times arrow fer fux - sake btw i really used to like rice whine - cheap stuff - heated cuz u get drunk faster - at least i thot sow at the time  - i see other aging ppl onna street i wonder duz i look that bad that tired that defeated - some dayz maybe like sundays paper or yesterdaze girl - they generally look at me like im maybe crazy just a bit around the edges  - i think they should b wearing hedfonz singing - its funny - if i am carrying a guitar - and singing hedfonz - the reaction is better - like - oh heze a musician - its ok if a bit weird to b expected  - like a french conehead - maybe everybody - should carry an instrument of music always - or wear skates  - now thats a surreal to strive for 

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[sammyspreadyourwings]

It scares me every time when it feels like we’re losing authors of the Queen fandom? Like Kaz (nothingelsematters) is currently very busy in real life, justqueenthoughts (sweetestsight) is going on an indefinite hiatus, chateauofmymind (chateauofmyheart) no longer writes for Queen anymore, brian-fuxing-may (LeggoxMyxGreggo)‘s “Muse still hasn’t returned home from war”, Annie (annieapple24) is also very busy in real life right now and dresseduplikedreams deleted their entire AO3 account awhile back therefore all of their wonderful Frian/Maycury fics are gone, just to name a few…… it’s just very sad and makes me want to hold onto every current active writers……Sammy don’t leave us pls QAQQQ *grabby hands* (tired day at work kinda drunk rn so confession time aha will probably regret this in the morning)

🌠🌠 🌠

My activity might get spotty because the season is starting to pick up for medieval combat and I just got a pretty hefty research project

But I’m going to stick around for a bit 

[lacubanarps-blog]

ϟ for a drunk text — ALL OF THEM

send a symbol for a text!

main verse.

[text]: haRley i [text]: miSS U[text]: i wAnT uR Lips nOw (:[text]: oR i kiss ani[text]: adi[text]: FUX ANDI

high school verse.

[text]: my parents left me with mini bar [text]: i fireball and get real tipsy[text]: i cry bc i in france and i miss u[text]: come me you idiot ;([text]: promise to sux ur dick 

duchess verse.

[text]: i miss you[text]: i miss you so much it hurts[text]: i don’t know where you are right now[text]: but i just finished my second bottle of wine [text]: by myself[text]: and all i can think about is you

dimitri x andi.

[text]: a[text]: n[text]: d[text]: i[text]: i [text]: i marry hareyyyyy[text]: we hubsands [text]: u da side chick[text]: shhhhhhh no tell hal

sage x connor.

[text]: i finish the wine in the fridge[text]: i want you[text]: noooooow :((([text]: pin me on the wall[text]: i don’t want to walk in morning[text]: connnnnnoooorrrrrr[text]: fucks me :D

gabriel x grey.

[text]: lets get married[text]: we have waited too long[text]: i want you to be my wife[text]: i wanted it when i was 18[text]: and i still do now[text]: even if i’m drunk right now[text]: be my wife, grey

[wellthatwasaletdown]

I couldn’t be more annoyed at Liam and couldn’t feel more second hand embarrassment about Liam. But can anyone please tell Lizzo no matter what harry says harry would never fux her?

Lizzo has a boyfriend , she isn't trying to get H to f*ck her. Just wanted to clarify that small point. And for the record, she is just as big of a clout chaser as H. But she has actual talent. It's a shame that it clout chasing and acting like some of the biggest and at times, most brainless influencers who DO NOT have talents and artists being forced to basically give into this culture, because influencers can and do make millions for being what? Likeable, conventionally attractive? Music artists rarely now achieve the same earnings anymore and influencers can and do. Why would Lizzo even bother talking about Liam? Why was Liam even interviewed by Logan Paul? Because he and she is trying to figure out how to be both a musical artist, but also an influencer with broad appeal. Sorry my 2 cents on the topic. This is not really to the another anon at this point, tbh, but it got me thinking on this.

P.s. one last thing. It is unconscionable to me that Liam's manager (who was present at the podcast taping) allowed Liam to appear drunk on that podcast, let him continue drinking while it was ongoing and KNOWS Liam has a drinking problem and never thought my client needs rehab or help, not letting this influencer interview him, while drunk. And the fact that he divulged this same manager physically assaulted him on numerous occasions during the same podcast and somehow that too was ignored is also not okay. Liam shouldn't have talked about Zayn's family at all point blank, it was not okay in any way, shape or form. I will say I feel like someone needs to intervene who actually is looking out for this man. The interview should have never happened.

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[mycollectionmylife]

Drunk Fux Coconut Teazer

[pinkanddepressed]

Hiii can you suggest some very good skin routine products? Thanks lyyy

Since idk what your skin is like here are some brands I fux with that 90% of the time don’t let me down

First Aid beauty

Olehenriksen

drunk elephant 

Origins

Mario Badescu

Dermalogica

Neutrogena

CeraVe

Clinique

lush

[cosleia]

Recent Reads #2

Here’s a sampling of fics I read and enjoyed between the dates of 2/19 and 3/3/2018. More about Recent Reads here. Here’s Recent Reads #1, if you missed it.

Chances by @ellstra, 2113 words, T, canonverse, no archive warnings.

This incredible post-TLJ fic shows the aftermath of what happened between Hux and Ren, how things used to be and how they are now and how Hux fights to deal with it. Truly well done and some fantastic turns of phrase. Ren’s manipulative persuasiveness is so well rendered.

Limits by @kyluxtrashpit, 2924 words, M, canon-divergent, no archive warnings, BDSM gone wrong.

Kylo thinks if he uses his safeword, Hux won’t want to be with him anymore, and it’s fucking heartbreaking, and this is just really well written. You know it’s a good hurt/comfort fic when your heart clenches up and your breath catches and then the comfort comes in and you’re just so relieved.

Habits and Formalities by @thesunandoceanblue, gingerpilot, 2991 words, E, canon-divergent, no warnings.

Sometimes TIE fighter pilot Poe just needs some ass. It’s understandable! I love their dynamic here and the sex is super hot. And that ending!!!

That’s What We Do by @agoodflyting, 2981 words, T, canonverse, no archive warnings, alcohol/drunkenness.

Supreme Leader Ren is overwhelmed and “deals” with it by getting drunk off his ass. This is the source of much consternation for General Hux, who just wants the First Order to have a capable, respectable leader. As he takes care of Ren, another feeling slowly arises. I just really like this, especially Ren’s confession.

Unscripted by @h3llcat, 1300 words, E, canonverse, no archive warnings, whipping.

Kylo and Hux play out a scene in which Resistance Lt. Fux “tortures” Kylo Ren for information. The sort of information he asks for---and Kylo gives him!---is pretty fucking great. Seriously, it is soooo Hux and I loved seeing Kylo indulge him.

Blessed is this union by @thesunandoceanblue, 7336 words, E, canonverse, no archive warnings.

This is a really interesting study of Ren and Hux’s reluctant attraction to each other. As the story proceeds, the knife edge they’re both walking is very skillfully teased out. Really enjoyed this.

Other Duties As Required by @helvel, Hux/a knight of Ren in a kylux context, 2825 words, E, canonverse, no archive warnings, xenophilia.

Not gonna lie, I love this. Kylo wants Hux to be able to sleep when he’s away on missions. He sends one of his knights to attend to Hux’s needs. It turns out Hux had expected something a little...different.

Whispers by @nofootprintsinsalt, 1058 words, E, canonverse, no archive warnings.

Ren doesn’t like giving speeches and enlists Hux to give them for him. But while projecting what to say into Hux’s mind, Ren also projects other thoughts. This is hilarious :D

Infinite by @samedifference61, 1593 words, T, canonverse, no warnings.

Oops! Guess we’re married now. XD This fic is great, great, great.

Fixer Upper by @irisparry, 10,034 words, WIP, T, modern AU, no warnings.

Chapter five just came out and it is wonderful. In this fic real-estate agent Hux has to sell a beautiful house that is, unfortunately, haunted. By Guess Who. It’s so good! The humor, the subtlety, the skillful writing...everything about this fic is fantastic.

Unskilled & Unaware by @reserve, 16,983 words, E, canonverse + Matt the Radar Technician, no warnings.

The First Order begins offering group therapy services to help its officers and soldiers cope with everything they’ve gone through. Hux throws ethics out the window and secretly watches a session, and he instantly recognizes one of the attendees. His resultant behavior and assumptions are hysterical.

[Tumblr ficlet] by @batneko, Cinderella/Aurora, 862 words, T, fairy tale, no warnings.

I love stories like this, where expectations end up not matching reality and people learn how to love on real terms.

Be My Consolation by hallo_catfish (ryuujitsu), 5380 words, E, canonverse, noncon.

Kylo Ren, in typical Kylo Ren fashion, takes whatever he wants. This is really well done.

[Tumblr ficlet] by @tokyotheglaive, 324 words, T, canonverse, no warnings.

Hux and Ren are trapped together, and the close quarters force both to remember how things used to be.

[Tumblr ficlet] by @tokyotheglaive​, adult amileia, 334 words, G, canonverse, no warnings.

This is utterly gorgeous and perfect (and it was written for me!).

[Tumblr ficlet] by @ellstra, 452 words, T, canonverse, no warnings.

Hux has suffered a mortal wound, and in his fear and worry, Ren makes a confession. This is beautiful.

Every word by @callmelyss, 300 words, E, canonverse, no warnings.

Hux has a praise kink. He believes all Kylo is doing is indulging it. Beautiful and heartbreaking.

[junkieito]

The friend of a friend I fux with once just called me asking me to go to the beach with him all costs included (out of his parents pockets ) and ranted about not feeling guilty over spending his parents fortune bc they're loaded anyways so who gives a damn? Then proceeded to propose (??) and sounded disappointed when I told him.I wouldn't run away with him... lke we literally just spoke once and everyone there was high and drunk af, I don't even know... seriously wtf

[sweet-rose-of-mine]

Interview with Julianna Sedbrook (the groupie who, allegedly , got pregnant by Axl Rose in ‘87)

In the above picture: Lisa Reed, Adriana Smith and Juliana Sedbrook (GNR’s groupies). 

Exclusively for DailyBetter Group © she tells her days with GN'R, and Axl's son who never was. December 2009 Welcome to the Jungle is perfect introduction to one the greatest RN’R album ever, Appetite For Destruction, and the video introduce us to the classic line up, and with them one the luckiest person who was witness of the birth of GUNS N’ ROSES. Julianna Sedbrook is the girl that in 1987 had the honor to be in which is the first video of the band, video of the Welcome to the Jungle song, because of Steve’s call, which one she used to share not just her house with, but also a great friendship. Today a mother of two beautiful girls, she’s back in city that joined her to the so – called bad boys, California, and ready to be in touch with her past. She shares exclusively on his first and revealing interview the trunk of her most cherished memories. DailyBetter Group© was fortunate to be able to contact her and after several talks, she given one of the strongest interviews that we have done, not only by the importance of Juliana in the beginning of the legend of Guns N 'Roses, but also for the data cast that, for us, were absolutely unknown. A life history and deeply rooted feelings of Axl Rose, has broken the silence after more than 20 years and she has wanted to provide with the highest respect and affection. But by the time this interview was arming, a person posing as Rose and asked that gently unpublished photos she scanned for us and were published without her authorization, making everything work, confidence and effort see damaged. We strongly condemn this act that only serves to prevent persons of this type give better data. We try to tell a story that was never told, the history of a man who barely became one of the most loved and hated in the world of music, and history can only be told by him and those who I have surrounded and loved so much. Exit interview with you from the bottom, a silence broken, a strong affection and loyalty to the greatest character in this story, the story of Guns N 'Roses. DB: How and when did you meet the band? Julianna Sedbrook: I met them at clubs at 1st, then me and my best friend Lisa Abbate moved to LA and we moved across the street from one of GN’Rs hangouts. It was the NY (New York) boys house were Del James and West Arkeen (the co-writer for it’s so easy) and Axl’s side band “Smith&Wesson”) all lived, billy (who designed Axls cross tatoo and the 2nd cover to Appetite) lived there also with Reed, and a couple others, everyone used to get together and play under the name "The Drunk Fux", Slash would play, Duff, sometimes Axl, Del James, Todd Crew (RIP who was in Jet Boy), it was great mostly cover songs, all the girls would get on stage and dance and sing back up vocals. A lot of parties were held there, I have some funny photos from there! Steven was homeless, so we asked him if he wanted to move in a spare “washroom” we had it was big enough for his bed and TV had a private entrance and rent was only $100.00 a month, he moved in right away! Then I met Adriana, they were dating and all the band and friends of theirs were always there, we used to have their “band meetings” there as well. DB: How did you do to be the girl in WTTJ Video? Did it influence or made any difference in your personal life? JS: I was actually sick at the time and got a phone call from Steven saying, Axl didn’t like the girls Geffen had sent down to do the video and he wanted me to do it, so sick, I went down “for the band” lol and we filmed ALL night. After the video was done, Axl came back to my house and spent the night, it was our 1st time together and it was amazing. It has made a difference in my life in many ways, just being seen on tv is strange for me, I remember when they had their 1st tour to England, me and Lisa went too- I saw the welcome video on TV at the hotel, it was surreal! Then at the show, people wanted my autograph, it was a lot of fun, I had some great pics Robert John took of me and Axl before a The Cult show, I would love to get copies of, they were really nice just of me and him. The video connects me to them forever and he used it again in the “Patience” video, Axl’s sitting on the couch, looking like he’s thinking back on his life and he’s watching the “Welcome” video with the parts of me in it, it’s sweet. DB: What can you tell us about the recording of Appetite For Destruction and the recording of the WTTJ video? JS: I know it took awhile, Axl had about 4 different producers, he’s a perfectionist and wanted it just right, he sure did it too- that album is one of the best ever! I remember how excited Steven was, I have a picture of him and Ronnie the roadman in his “room” in our house holding the Original cover album in his hand, finally it was out and the rest was history! They just blew up world wide! The video was just like making any video although I can say that the scene where Axl is in the electric chair with the metal band around his head, he was shaking around so violently he cut up his forehead. DB: You have the luck to be in some tours, in shows, etc, How was the band backstage? Any story or tale that you remember? JS: Well the early shows were always fun, they were soooo crazy. But I think my favorite was when they went on tour w/ the cult we all went to the LA show, and I spent the night in Axls room with him, Adriana Smith called up and wanted to sleep with us, she seemed to be there in a lot of my sexual experiences hahahaha, not a part of it, just there : ) then the next night they played in San Diego and we drove down there and when we got there he said to me “you’re a sight for sore eyes” he gave me a rose ”which I still have“ and after the show, grabbed me by the hand and led me to the bus so we could have some “private time “. It was a sweet couple days. DB: What kind of relationship did you have with the members of the band or If you had one in particular with one of them? Any memory with each of them that can you share? JS: I had a great friendship with Steven, he’s such a sweet person with such a good heart!, his addiction started getting bad while he was living with me, it was sad, but it was nothing compared to how bad it ended up. Slash used to come over to mine and Adriana Smiths house when we lived together; we had some fun times there. Mostly, it was always Axl, my favorite time, and it was the last time I saw him. We met up at the coconut teazer I think ?? but drove back to his place in his “favorite” black BMW, we spent about 3 days together, just doing normal things ,watching movies, eating frozen pizzas, he would go to interviews I went to work, I was dancing then too, and would go back over to his house after work. We had a BEAUTIFUL time together. He was so romantic and gentle with me, he would wash me with a warm wash cloth, etc. just the really amazing Axl that I love. He played piano which will bring tears to your eyes and chills to your arms, it’s so pretty! He ended up having a depressive episode and I told him I would always love him (he had locked himself in the bathroom) and always be there for him no matter what and I left….. sad ending to one of my best memories, besides having my kids : ) but my love when I love someone is unconditional and it never ends… I miss him so much and it would mean so much to me to be able to be in contact with him or have him in my life, now that I’m back in LA, Cali again. DB: Why and when did you get away from the band? JS: Well I never have EVER revealed this to anyone before! After the 3 days me and Axl spent together, I turned up pregnant, I had a miscarriage as I was partying like a mad women, we all were, but it killed me losing our baby (he doesn’t even know this!) I know Axl has always wanted kids and the women he has dated that had them, he has always gotten very close to. I started dating another talented musician named Giovanni and we moved into together, I was still dancing, and I got pregnant with my GORGEOUS daughter Angelina, and dropped out of the “LA” scene. That’s what made it so hard for Marc Canter to find me for his book, or anyone else I was close to as well. I went through some serious downs in my life and have in the past 9 years made it great again, I have had another baby girl who is now 2 her name is Lilianna, and is Amazing and so beautiful! She’s made my life worth living when at times I thought it wasn’t worth it anymore. DB: When you found out about your pregnancy, did you try to contac Axl? JS: No, I told no-one, it broke my heart, even though I don’t think having a child with him at that time would have been good for either of us, I was devastated as I loved him so much but I never told anyone, until now, i figure enough time has passed, I have healed emotionally enough to make it public, and I am curious to know how he would feel about it, but I may never get an answer to that. I never told him, because I lost it before I had a chance to, so I never really got a chance to make a choice if I/we wanted to keep it, so I never said anything. DB: Are you still in touch with any of them? When and how was the last time did you see one of them? JS: Yes I’m in contact with Steven, and so happy to be talking with him again and know his life is on track and he’s happy has a great wife. He deserves the best!. I haven’t talked with the rest of them in a very long time and just in the past year started putting myself back out there to be able to be found and would love to get back in contact with them. DB: How was you relationship with Axl? Any fun, crazy or amazing memory that you still remember of him or private time that want to share? JS: As I said my relationship with Axl was special, amazing and strange all at the same time, fun, crazy, and sweet. I previously told my favorite story of him and me together, of all I miss him the most because what we shared in private was something special between just him and me. I also miss Steven, we had a great friendship, he’s so funny. DB: In the times that you spent with Axl, how was he at personal level with family and friends? JS: Very different then with the public, he was different with different people though, I have heard he threw girls out of his house naked and told them basically to F__K off.. but I never experienced that side of him, I have seen him cause a lot of throwing bottles etc. in clubs but he was crazy at times. He had a lot of issues with his family I really don’t want to get into though it is his personal deamons. DB: Did you meet Erin Everly? Do you remember how was the relationship between Axl and Erin? JS: Yes I met Erin several times, she didn’t like me for obvious reasons, I always thought she was his (Axl) true love, but they had a STRANGE relationship and volatile as well. Yet very loving too, they had many physical fights etc, but she was a lot younger than him (so was I), but I do know they loved each other. DB: What can you tell us about this triangles? Adriana, Steve and Axl? JS: The making of rocket queen with Adrianas background part did cause a lot of waves for all 3 of them. Adriana is a free spirit and did and I’m sure still does do what she wants at the moment, and lives for today, as I do now myself!! Barbi however gets very little credit for the song and it was written for her, Adrianna just did “backups” but it has given her a huge amount of attention. She is a sweetheart and we had some really great times together and I always wish her the best too! It is a great song and the end lyrics are so sweet. DB: Did you meet those people? And if you did what can you tell us about them? Vicky Hamilton I don’t recall meeting her, but of course heard a lot about her, I got my copy of the video and album from Geffen, I’m not sure if it was her personally, but she helped them get off the ground! Paul Tobias I never met that I re-call. It was a long time ago.LOL The girl in Axl’s tattoo The girl in Axl’s tattoo I have heard many stories around that and the one thing I do know, it’s a beautiful song!!!!! DB: Tell us about you, your life, your dauther and your family! How are you today? How has been your life since then? JS: Both my daughters are great my oldest Angelina is in college with a 4.0 average : ) I’m a proud mama .. my littlest Lilianna is amazing she’s ½ Dominican so at 2 she speaks both English and Spanish. And she’s so beautiful, both are!, my life is good now, I love animals, we have 2 dogs and a cat which is a small amount, I usually have a Zoo hahahaha.. They are my family, I don’t have contact with my other family, I have a brother in Seattle, who’s very kool! And my biological father died when I was 12 years old. DB: What did it make you come back to LA, California? JS: I came back to LA, Cali from NY because I grew up here and have family here, a better place to raise my baby DB: What do you feel when you see the video these days? What memories come up to your head? JS: So many, sometimes I cry, others I smile and laugh, I miss those days, but you can’t live in the past, you have to live for the day! So I try to do that and know I have had a life many would have loved to have had! DB: Looking back how do you remember those years? JS: The best in my life! They really were, I had more fun then, than anytime I can remember. DB: What do you think about CHINESE DEMOCRACY and Guns N’ Roses nowdays? JS:It’s very different then the old GN’R but I think Axl has what he wants – it his way, I actually haven’t even listened to to CD yet, I will but I’m just happy all of them continue to do what they love and what they are so good at~ making GREAT Rock n Roll!!!! 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Still unsure what I got myself into, but 3 weeks prior to this trip, I simply told my parents, “I’m going to Taiwan,” and the first solo travel to a country I have never set foot on happened.

Trust me, it was not the broken heart that prompted me, not even the thought of possibly seeing Dao Ming Si and the rest of F4, nor the plethora of dimsum goodness in their night markets. Blame it on adrenaline, maybe?

It was not my first time abroad and not my first solo trip either, but the struggle was real when I had to pass through Philippine immigration and prove myself that I deserved to travel alone and that I was worthy of that vacation. Haha.

Disclaimer: This is not a legit travel guide, so read at your own risk. Hahaha. I tried to put the details and links that might help you if you ever plan to visit Taiwan. Starting November 1, 2017 until July 31, 2018, Filipinos are granted visa-free entry to Taiwan for 14 days. UPDATE: It has been extended to July 31, 2019! I went there on the first week of December 2017 which kicks off the winter season.

I checked in at Taipei Taipei Hostel where everything is strategically located especially the Taipei Main Station. From Taoyuan International Airport, I traveled for about an hour to the main city via Kuo-Kuang Bus 1819. (Fare at NTD125/P222) Also, getting an Easy Card made every commute more convenient and hassle-free.  

A rare sight in the heart of the city is one of the gates of Taipei City Wall, the North Gate or Cheng-en Gate. Day one was spent wandering along the bustling streets of Taipei, visiting Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (and chanced upon the Guards Changing Ceremony) and seeing the world’s famous Taipei 101. Thanks to Klook for my pocket wifi! It was so easy to navigate around using Google Maps.

By riding the metro, take the Blue Line and alight at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station (BL15). I decided to walk from the memorial hall to Taipei 101 which I kind of regret because strolling for thousands of meters in the middle of winter breeze absolutely turned my legs into jelly! Wisdom from the road: Get a copy of the train route!

Finally!!! Some authentic Taiwanese food at Din Tai Fung located at the basement level of Taipei 101. Of course, I had the most-talked about xiao long bao. I was supposed to try it at their original branch in Xinyi Road, but on that very moment, I could no longer wait to give my feet a rest. Hahaha. 

Prepare to get drunk by milk tea! Haha. Taiwan is the mecca for pearl milk tea lovers and I made sure to satisfy my daily fix.

I set day 2 of my itinerary to meet a friend who apparently works in Taiwan. However, she is based in Tainan that’s about 4 hours by train south of Taipei, so we decided to meet halfway—in Taichung. 

Confusion was written all over my face when I arrived in Taipei Main Station, but the guy at the information center was helpful enough to write the directions in Chinese and told me to just show it at the ticket booth. (Fare at NTD375/P665 one way for 2 hours)

After alighting at the wrong station (panic rising all over me!) and leaving the wrong exit, after getting lost and frozen because Google Maps was not working, I can finally say it was one roller coaster of a reunion! 

It was so amazing to be reunited with my close friend from grade school! I remember spending my lunch breaks in her cozy home. Fifteen years later and nothing has ever changed between us, except having our lunch about 900 miles away. 

We initially planned to check Houli Flower Farm, but the lady at the station said that the farm was already closed for that day. We just hailed a cab from Taichung Station going to Rainbow Village and admired the vibrant artworks of a veteran soldier everyone fondly called Rainbow Grandpa. 

It was about midnight when I arrived from Taichung (I almost booked a room to spend the night because I was a bit anxious to go back to Taipei, but felt so relieved I made it alive!) that I woke up late on my 3rd day and missed breakfast hours at the hostel.

This stall was my lifesaver! They sell the best to-go steamed buns and soya milk! (NTD15/P26 each) P.S. They are all over Taipei! The rain did not stop me to proceed to Jiufen, an old mining town in the mountain area of Ruifang District. 

It must be a blessing in disguise that Klook ran out of tickets for their Jiufen group tour because I got to explore it on my own. And by far, it was one of the highlights of my entire trip. How to get there? Use the metro and alight at the Blue and Brown Line interchange (Zhongxiao Fuxing Station), leave from Exit 2, ride Keelung Bus 1062 to Jinguashi and get off at Jiufen.

Relive the scenes from the animated movie Spirited Away by exploring the lanes and alleys packed with a wide variety of restaurants, shops and cafes. Peanut ice cream wrap is a must-try even on a cold weather! 

From Jiufen I went straight to Shilin Night Market to make the most of my food adventure in Taiwan. Stinky tofu, anyone? Take the Red Line and alight at Jiantan Station (R15). 

You know when they say, “Eat like a local.” Day 4 started with a brunch somewhere in a sidewalk and a visit to Dalongdong Bao’an Temple. By MRT, take the Red Line, alight at Yuanshan Station (R14) and leave from Exit 2. Walk down Kulun St., turn right at the intersection of Dalong St. (walk past Taipei Confucius Temple) and turn left on Hami St. 

Bao’an Temple has received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation in 2003. The Taipei Confucius Temple is another must-see destination within Datong District. Except for the ongoing pictorial, I sincerely loved the solemnity of the place.

Next stop was the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a national monument in honor and memory of their former president. Take the Green Line or Red Line and alight at CKS Memorial Hall Station (G10 or R08).

To say that I am an avid fan of Meteor Garden is an understatement. I remember hoarding pirated VCDs just so I don’t miss out on an episode, asking my dad to buy every single memento sold at Divisoria, and collecting their posters and giving away some to our neighbors because my room ran out of space.

That is why I could not contain my fangirling moment when I reached the gates of National Taiwan University (Green Line, Gongguan Station or G07) where some of the scenes were filmed. Feel free to roam around and be your own version of Shan Cai.

My last day in Taiwan was spent at the ... airport! Haha. My flight back to Cebu was delayed for 4 freaking hours, but shops for pasalubong got me covered. I actually had no idea how to get there (my bad!) and I was already on the verge of panic ‘cause I might miss my flight and hiring a cab will surely dig a hole in my wallet (fare starts at NTD1,000/P1,780), so I just followed everyone carrying a luggage. Hahaha.

Going on a solo trip is quite challenging, yet it equally feels liberating. Unexpected circumstances had come my way, but it did not hinder me to enjoy such beautiful moments--of experiencing new culture, meeting new people, and discovering more about myself. ♥