Brandon Swope

  • The day I was born.

    The day I was born.
    I was born early in the morning at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. I was my mom's second boy. I went straight home the day I was delivered.
  • Divorce of Parentals.

    Divorce of Parentals.
    It wasn't much of a bad experience at all, I was pretty happy to know I wouldn't be hearing my parents fight anymore. And having two different places to live was also kind of exciting. I was sad at first though.
  • The death of my Uncle Mike.

    The death of my Uncle Mike.
    It was a very sad day, but he was such a good man that we all knew right where he was going. He was actually a driver at the drag races. He passed away in his sleep.
  • I quit all sports and decided to be the vocalist in a band instead,

    I quit all sports and decided to be the vocalist in a band instead,
    This is when I realized how much more important music was to me than anything else. Sports were my life all throughout school, but hardcore and motivational music completely changed my way of thinking for the better. I would never change.
  • Beginning of my first real relationship.

    Beginning of my first real relationship.
    This is the day I started dating Jordan Shields. We're no longer together, but this relationship made me who I am today and taught me many things in life. I don't regret anything.
  • Ozzie, the dog, dies.

    Ozzie, the dog, dies.
    It was the start of the summer when my favorite Australian Shepherd passed away. I had him for 4 years. He was the best dog I could've ever asked for.
  • Gabe's moving away to Virginia.

    Gabe's moving away to Virginia.
    My best friend moved away. It was probably the saddest day of my life. I was the one to take him to the airport.
  • 18th birthday!

    18th birthday!
    It was honestly one of the best and most exciting days of my life. My two best friends came all the way down from Virginia to visit me, one of them was in a giant wrapped box! Lol.
  • The day Gabe decided to come back home.

    The day Gabe decided to come back home.
    I, and 2 of my friends, drove the 26 hour trip all the way to Virginia on New Years just to pick Gabe up and bring him back home! It was so much fun, I'll never experience another roadtrip quite this exhilarating.
  • MOVING OUT.

    MOVING OUT.
    I had to take responsibility to do things on my own and move out of my father's household. It was time for a fresh start. Luckily, I got very good opportunities.
  • Period: to

    Transferred into Union Alternative Ed.

    Best decision I could've ever made.