This was originally meant to be a record of my daily dealings and news as far as my business went - so that I could keep business contacts aware of what was going on. I am involved with a few ventures and occasionally I will have an insane idea of how I am going to bring all this together and make an absolute fortune. I now realise that money isn't the be and end all. I have realised that friendship is just as valuable and that's what I have been building up over the past couple of years since my earlier journeys into the world of internet marketing.
Now I have just decided to use this blog as a 'getting to know me' site. If indeed you think I am important or even interesting, then keep looking here and you'll find updates to my news and views each week. Personally, I think it would be interesting for me to give you an insight into my life.
My name is David. I am a 31 year old man living in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. I have lived here since August 2006. Before this time, I was living with my parents in Hook, east Yorkshire. My parents still live there, although they are moving back to Leamington Spa, Warwickshire before too long (God willing).
I am a Schizophrenic and this is my calling. I can praise God for my illness because it makes me compassionate and understanding of others with the same kind of problem. The fact that I'm a Schizophrenic doesn't make me a psychotic killer or an axe-wielding maniac. The symptoms of my illness include hearing voices (they always persecute me - never tell me to do things), wacky ideas, depression and slight aggression. I am not aggressive towards others. I was once worked up last autumn (2006) so I just walked away and cooled off.
PROFILE
Name: David Verney
D.O.B: 21st January 1976
Place Of Birth: Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry
Occupation: Online Business Development Advisor
Educated To: A-Level. I did start a degree at Hull University, but I didn't finish it.
Subject Studied to at A-Level: I did Access to HE instead of the run-of-the-mill A-Levels, but I studied History, English Literature and Marketing.
Subject Studied at Degree Level: Creative Writing
Favourite Colour: Royal Blue
Favourite Sport: English football (soccer)
Favourite Sports Team: Birmingham City FC
Religion: Christian
Importance Of Religion: Very Important. I attend Church regularly - when I'm in Stratford.
My Nationality: White British. Although, I have been mistaken for an Italian, a Brazilian, a Spaniard and a Frenchman before now.
Favourite Music: Trance or classical
Favourite Musical Artist/Band: Roxette
Any Instrument Played: I've been playing guitar for 11 years.
Favourite Film: Four Weddings and a Funeral
Any Pets: Lucy, my wonderful Jack Russell dog.
Any Girl On The Scene: There's a girl I like.
Favoruite Genre Of Books: Fantasy fiction
Favourite Books: Terry Brooks' 'The Sword of Shanara' and Jack Kerouac's 'On The Road' - I know, On The Road's not fantasy, but it's a damn good read.
Father's Name: John
Father's Occupation: He's now retired, but he was one of the most successful people around. He was a window cleaner with 400 houses on his list. I'm proud of you dad!
Mother's Name: Maureen
Mother's Occupation: She was a Physiotherapist, but now she's retired.
Any Siblings: One brother and one sister
Brother's Name: Alistair
Brother's Age: 32 (nearly 33)
Brother's Occupation: on benefit. He is qualified in business administration.
Sister's Name: Ruth
Sister's Age: 29
Sister's Occupation: She is qualified and has experience in Physiotherapy. She took after my mum. Ruth has 3 degrees. Two from Southampton in Chemistry and then a Masters in Chemistry and then she went to Birmingham to train as a Physio.
I hope this gives you some idea of who I am. I will be updating my blog each week to bring you all the latest news, thoughts and events.
