Post by ASIL on Sept 24, 2003 10:59:13 GMT -5
Tom
Full name (reasons why your parents gave you this name): Thomas Edmund Wisniewski: Thomas because it's my dads middle name.Edmund because it was his dads name. Wisniewski because they wanted me to share in the curse of the unpronounceable last name.
What different ethnicities are you? Where is your last name from?: Polish and Hungarian. Wisniewski is Polish
Birthdate (any interesting details of your birth): October 20, 1976. I was the biggest kid that the nurses had seen, Something like 10 lbs. 3 ounces.
Birthplace: Dunnoon, Scotland on the U.S. Navy base there.
Residence today, short description of that city, memories of it, jobs, crazy happenings: I still live in Bremerton, WA. It's cold and rainy most of the winter
but then it gets all beautiful in the summer... Blue water, Green trees, Rocky mountains and deep blue skies. I had this job once where i got to live out all of my childhood fantasies traveling the world with my best friends and rocking out at the same time....
Family; siblings; parents jobs: I'm an only child so no siblings for me, Just my parents and I live out here in Washington. All of my other relatives live in Cleveland, Ohio except for an uncle who lives in North Carolina. Both of my parents work for the navy. My Dad works at the navy shipyard in town and my Mom works at the navy housing office here on base.
As a child, memories of being a kid, pets, what did you used to get in trouble for, what did you like to do etc? As a child I used to play with my friends Jamie and Justin who lived right behind me. We used to ride bikes and play with my G.I. Joe and Star Wars toys in the woods. I used to get in trouble for talking too much in class. In third grade I spent more time in the office than in class therefore I completely suck at writing in cursive.
What did you wanna be when your grew up?: When I was really young I wanted to be a fireman. I wanted to be a navy pilot after seeing Top Gun. And then in junior high I started playing drums and I wanted to be a rockstar.
Any traditions in your family, quirky things?: My Mom had a family call she would do if we got split up in public places.... I was young but it was still completely embarrassing. Since My aunts and Uncles lived so far away we used to spend every holiday with the same group of my parents friends, They became like aunts and uncles to me.
Highschool: I went to Central Kitsap High School and hated every day of it. Its' only saving grace was that all my friends were there and that made it bearable.
What were you like in high school: Pretty much like I am today. I hung out in the skater/musician crowd, Listened to punk rock and did just enough to keep everyone off my back in school.
Favorite subject in H.S: I liked History and Band.
Worst subject in HS: I hated English.
Most memorable moments in high school? In school band we took a few trips that were really fun. We went to Disneyland and marched in the parade. We also went up to Vancouver B.C. and ruined a hotel... That was always fun.
Band that started your love for music: Probably the Descendents and Guns N' Roses.
First song tried to play on your instrument: Drum wise it was anything off of Appetite for destruction. Guitar wise it was Enter Sandman.
How did you meet the other 2 guys in your band?: I've known who Yuri was since 5th grade but we started hanging out in 9th grade. I met Mike the first day of 10th grade because he was in a band with Yuri.
How did you become a member of MxPx?: When Andy was out the asked me to play guitar, I gladly accepted.
How was your first practice together and first show? where were they?: The first practice was really fun. The first song we ever played together was Time Brings Change. My first show was really fun too it was in Portland, Oregon at the old Push (r.i.p.) I almost fell off the stage about 10 minutes into the show.
What was your first impression of the other 2 members in MxPx the first day? My first impression of Yuri was that he was kinda geeky but who wasn't in 5th grade. My first impression of Mike was that I liked him, He was a skater and a musician and we needed all the friends we could get.
Wedding Day: where: how was it, details (like mechanical bulls) weird happenings?: I got married April 27, 2002 in Boca Raton, Florida. The reception was in Ft. Lauderdale on the intercoastal. I had a great time and it seemed to be over too soon but I wouldn't change a thing about the day.
Where did you meet your wife: I met my wife at the Chilli Pepper in Ft. Lauderdale April 27, 2000 two years to the day from when we got married.
What are you and your wife up to now? (decorating, pets)?: Enjoying being newly married and constantly redecorating the house.
Hobbies?( fishing, bowling, shopping, camping, sports, master of board games anything besides music): Working on my car ( wish I had more time), Xbox, Miniature golf ( my friends own a course) and Cooking.
Favorite food: dish, dessert: My favorite food is Thai food. Anything from Southeast Asia basically. As far as deserts I am a total chocoholic so anything involving chocolate will suit me just fine.
Favorite thing to do while at home, started anything new that you’ve never really done before, a new talent: I like going to movies, Cooking, Kickin' it with my friends, and cruisin' with my good friend Neil, Me in my 64 Malibu him in his 64 Impala. We go to car cruises around town in the summers when we're home.
Was there something you were pursuing before MxPx came along? Gettin' out of high school asap so we could tour full time.
What would you be doing or pursuing if you weren’t in Mxpx? I would go to cooking school and try to become an executive chef at some fancy restaurant.
Craziest thing ever done: I'm not that crazy that's Yuri’s department.
Any obsessive qualities?: All of my qualities are obsessive.
What would your band members say is your most prominent characteristic?: Probably being anal retentive.... Just wait and see.
Your most memorable moment in life?: Getting married.
Full name (reasons why your parents gave you this name): Thomas Edmund Wisniewski: Thomas because it's my dads middle name.Edmund because it was his dads name. Wisniewski because they wanted me to share in the curse of the unpronounceable last name.
What different ethnicities are you? Where is your last name from?: Polish and Hungarian. Wisniewski is Polish
Birthdate (any interesting details of your birth): October 20, 1976. I was the biggest kid that the nurses had seen, Something like 10 lbs. 3 ounces.
Birthplace: Dunnoon, Scotland on the U.S. Navy base there.
Residence today, short description of that city, memories of it, jobs, crazy happenings: I still live in Bremerton, WA. It's cold and rainy most of the winter
but then it gets all beautiful in the summer... Blue water, Green trees, Rocky mountains and deep blue skies. I had this job once where i got to live out all of my childhood fantasies traveling the world with my best friends and rocking out at the same time....
Family; siblings; parents jobs: I'm an only child so no siblings for me, Just my parents and I live out here in Washington. All of my other relatives live in Cleveland, Ohio except for an uncle who lives in North Carolina. Both of my parents work for the navy. My Dad works at the navy shipyard in town and my Mom works at the navy housing office here on base.
As a child, memories of being a kid, pets, what did you used to get in trouble for, what did you like to do etc? As a child I used to play with my friends Jamie and Justin who lived right behind me. We used to ride bikes and play with my G.I. Joe and Star Wars toys in the woods. I used to get in trouble for talking too much in class. In third grade I spent more time in the office than in class therefore I completely suck at writing in cursive.
What did you wanna be when your grew up?: When I was really young I wanted to be a fireman. I wanted to be a navy pilot after seeing Top Gun. And then in junior high I started playing drums and I wanted to be a rockstar.
Any traditions in your family, quirky things?: My Mom had a family call she would do if we got split up in public places.... I was young but it was still completely embarrassing. Since My aunts and Uncles lived so far away we used to spend every holiday with the same group of my parents friends, They became like aunts and uncles to me.
Highschool: I went to Central Kitsap High School and hated every day of it. Its' only saving grace was that all my friends were there and that made it bearable.
What were you like in high school: Pretty much like I am today. I hung out in the skater/musician crowd, Listened to punk rock and did just enough to keep everyone off my back in school.
Favorite subject in H.S: I liked History and Band.
Worst subject in HS: I hated English.
Most memorable moments in high school? In school band we took a few trips that were really fun. We went to Disneyland and marched in the parade. We also went up to Vancouver B.C. and ruined a hotel... That was always fun.
Band that started your love for music: Probably the Descendents and Guns N' Roses.
First song tried to play on your instrument: Drum wise it was anything off of Appetite for destruction. Guitar wise it was Enter Sandman.
How did you meet the other 2 guys in your band?: I've known who Yuri was since 5th grade but we started hanging out in 9th grade. I met Mike the first day of 10th grade because he was in a band with Yuri.
How did you become a member of MxPx?: When Andy was out the asked me to play guitar, I gladly accepted.
How was your first practice together and first show? where were they?: The first practice was really fun. The first song we ever played together was Time Brings Change. My first show was really fun too it was in Portland, Oregon at the old Push (r.i.p.) I almost fell off the stage about 10 minutes into the show.
What was your first impression of the other 2 members in MxPx the first day? My first impression of Yuri was that he was kinda geeky but who wasn't in 5th grade. My first impression of Mike was that I liked him, He was a skater and a musician and we needed all the friends we could get.
Wedding Day: where: how was it, details (like mechanical bulls) weird happenings?: I got married April 27, 2002 in Boca Raton, Florida. The reception was in Ft. Lauderdale on the intercoastal. I had a great time and it seemed to be over too soon but I wouldn't change a thing about the day.
Where did you meet your wife: I met my wife at the Chilli Pepper in Ft. Lauderdale April 27, 2000 two years to the day from when we got married.
What are you and your wife up to now? (decorating, pets)?: Enjoying being newly married and constantly redecorating the house.
Hobbies?( fishing, bowling, shopping, camping, sports, master of board games anything besides music): Working on my car ( wish I had more time), Xbox, Miniature golf ( my friends own a course) and Cooking.
Favorite food: dish, dessert: My favorite food is Thai food. Anything from Southeast Asia basically. As far as deserts I am a total chocoholic so anything involving chocolate will suit me just fine.
Favorite thing to do while at home, started anything new that you’ve never really done before, a new talent: I like going to movies, Cooking, Kickin' it with my friends, and cruisin' with my good friend Neil, Me in my 64 Malibu him in his 64 Impala. We go to car cruises around town in the summers when we're home.
Was there something you were pursuing before MxPx came along? Gettin' out of high school asap so we could tour full time.
What would you be doing or pursuing if you weren’t in Mxpx? I would go to cooking school and try to become an executive chef at some fancy restaurant.
Craziest thing ever done: I'm not that crazy that's Yuri’s department.
Any obsessive qualities?: All of my qualities are obsessive.
What would your band members say is your most prominent characteristic?: Probably being anal retentive.... Just wait and see.
Your most memorable moment in life?: Getting married.
