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| Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 | | 1:01 am |
Curl Up And Play Dead So I start my new job at the music school on tuesday ... I really have no Idea what to expect. I've been busting my ass all week helping them move and not getting paid for it, even on days I'm supposed to have off and all it has made me is tired. Yes I'm aware of the irony of that last statement as it is after one in the morning but I'm awake now and there is nothing I can do about that now is there? We've been over this, pay attention! They have explain to me what's going to happen but it just seems like I have been an after thought even though they asked me to come with them about a month ago. I'm just wondering if they asked me because I'm the best of a bad bunch and they were left with little choice and choce me. Maybe I'm just being paranoid because everyone keeps talking bout the future and all I see is me stood behind that counter with that same stupid fake smile on my face saying the same shit to the same people until I blow my brains out with a Nerf gun (Which i must remember to order!!!) Maybe I'm just picking up some bad vibes from what's going on around me. The store has closed now, gone into liquidation which sucks. I know I bitched about it but still ... I liked that shop, i felt like I was needed there, like I had a purpose. Yes I'll admit it was a small purpose, handing over strings and reeds in exchange for cash but it was something to do. I could even put up with the ass holes for those few customers who come in and actuaslly know what they are on about and you could have a good chat with. I think It's just another one of those points in my life when I try and figure out how it would be if I had tried alittle harder, concentraited alittle more, asked out that girl, bought more records, experimented with drugs more, skipped school to stand outside the back door of a club hoping to meet some cool musicians. It's the not knowing which is the worst part, but if we knew would we regret or move on? Guess all that's left is to keep rocking in the free world... Current Mood: sleepyCurrent Music: The Jonestown Boys | | Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 | | 9:45 am |
it's my day off ... and I woke up in a shitty mood, why can I not have sleepless nights on work nights? then at least I can vent my angry on someone ... bastards! | | Sunday, February 10th, 2008 | | 9:52 pm |
She Worked Hard For The Money ... Some More So I have finished my Three week work placement ... I start officially tomorrow. I think things will work out. I seem to be fitting in and getting used to the whole idea of working in a shop. My lessons with Del are going pretty well, he is confident that I will be able to take on grade four when the exams are held in may. it's nice to have someone believe in you. Gal and I have spent our first week rehearsing in the blue room, a lock up rented to us by del, its a nice enough place. Its just a shame we cant find a drummer or keyboard player to fill out the sound ... and the space. stay tuned for further updates Current Mood: tired | | Friday, January 18th, 2008 | | 11:18 am |
She Worked Hard For The Money... I got some good news this week, I will be starting a job placement on Monday at Utopia which will hopefully lead to a fully time gig. So lets all hold hands and pray! Also I finally got my haircut on which I use a product known by Seth Rogan as "Jew" Everythings comming up Millhouse! hopefully Current Mood: happy | | Monday, November 26th, 2007 | | 10:42 pm |
Sticky Toffee Pudding I really wish I had something interesting to post since it has been such a long time since my last. I can't even remember what it was I wrote about last time, oh well here is a recap of my exploits since then. I came back home from uni and eventually got my Degree a 2.2 which I don't think is two bad all things considered. I began jamming with Gal and it is now a regular thing. I don't think I have progressed as a bass player, infact I feel I have regressed into a sort of pre-foetal musically retarded specimen. I had an interview at Utopia Music (which has become one of my regular haunts) I didn't get the job but I did get the promise of one at a later date, shame really because I could do with one now. I have spent the last week moving my parents into the back bedroom, painting my sisters living room and moving myself into the front bedroom. It is really nice to be able to actually walk around my room, plus I think it would be easier to keep tidy. It still doesn't feel like my room yet but I'm sure when I get a desk in here and put the last of my action figures on the vacant surfaces things will feel more homely. If anything interesting should occur I'll be sure to let you know. P.S I have been reading alot more recently, I devoured the pratchett books loaned to me by Gal and am currently reading 20,000 leagues which is awesome! Current Mood: tiredCurrent Music: Surfin Stevens | | Friday, June 8th, 2007 | | 12:51 am |
What if I do I finished Uni a few weeks back, I have nothing else to say on the subject Current Mood: awakeCurrent Music: Foo Fighters | | Saturday, May 12th, 2007 | | 3:48 pm |
Blue Jones Whilst at Lee's house last week we came up with an idea, it was sort of an off shoot from the point and click game he is working on. this idea is a super hero comic book with a twist. The plan is to have as little super heroiness as possible. the bulk of the story will take place with them talking about thier lives, problems, loves and any other shit that other people talk about with thier friends. Andy has said he is willing to do the art work so once I get the ios done I'll send them of to him so he can start the character design. I'm quite looking forward to this. Current Mood: creative | | Saturday, May 5th, 2007 | | 6:04 am |
Caught In The Spider Web I saw Spider-man 3 yesterday and I have to say I was very dissapointed! when it was good It was rather good but there were just too man unnecessary sections which didn't need to be there. Too flabby, too long and too little ass kickery!
I ended up spending £60 on dvds yesterday as Virgin was doing a 5 for £30 deal and I bought Ten! and I bought the Star Wars trilogy from HMV for 3 for £20 today So I could get June a new copy of Goodnight Mr Tom.
Going down to Lee's tomorrow for a week while his folks are away which should be fun.
Current Music: Rilo Kiley | | Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007 | | 12:12 pm |
Oh Sweet Merciful Jesus! I feel really really rough today! Why oh why did I go out with Tim after class yesterday?
At least the Sharks won though ... which is nice. | | Sunday, April 29th, 2007 | | 12:54 pm |
The Spiderman Crawls So I'm at home Yey! I think, I've been here over Easter whilst doing work and what not and I guess I'll be staying now seen as I don't really have to be back in Leeds much, only the odd day here and there. I only have a few more pieces of work to hand in which is awesome! it is made even more awesome because it means I won't be in Uni for much longer and soon I can kick my life's dream of becoming a traveling one man'd circus in to full swing, alright maybe not but hey! it beats what I have been doing for three years. Alright I lied being at home isn't all that great mainly because of the people in the surrounding area and the fact I'm in a tiny room again as opposed to my large basement room which was fantastic, I had room to dance and play and SIIIIIIIIIIINNNNGGGGG ... sorry. I'll miss that place and my house mates but hey, we all gotta move on some time plus since I have been home I have been sleeping regularly and because of that I don't need nineteen cups of cawfee to keep me going during the day. I went out on Friday which was nice. Lee had invited me to go see This is England at the showroom but we ended up going half way across the city to some tiny pub we had never been to to go see Elephant Micah. It was a pleasant evening and a good time was had by all. The nicest part about it was that none of us got really drunk and fell out with one of the others. I've been growing my beard seen as it is officially playoff season ... well it has been for over about two weeks now. I'm really enjoying having my sapling beard even if it is really patchy. I think I may keep the mustache when I'm done ... and perhaps get a pipe too! I really need to go talk to Andy about these comic Ideas I forgot to do it the other week when I went up for Rachael's Birthday, I'll have to get his email from Mike seen as I canceled my myspace account. Current Mood: calmCurrent Music: The Cure | | Sunday, April 8th, 2007 | | 11:16 am |
Oh wont ya fly Yet another day I look at my LJ and feel I should post and again I have nothing to post. Just been thinking about the future lately, I still don't really have a clue what I'm gonna do once I finish Uni. I keep telling myself I will keep writing but it feels like I haven't written anything in months even thought it has only been about a week or so. I'm still motivated to get out of this town for good though, Last night I saw some guys I used to go to school with and it just made me want to leave faster. I can't stay here and be like them. I just cant. I am Iron man! Current Mood: contemplativeCurrent Music: Black Sabbath | | Monday, March 26th, 2007 | | 11:28 am |
note to self ... Don't fall asleep listening to the Cure! you end up with weird ass dreams! Last night I dreamt that Gal and I played in a touring Mariachi band and we were performing on the radio live from a shopping mall. In between our sets we would wander the mall and bump into people I knew from Junior School (who hated us) and people I didn't know (Who liked us and wanted to talk to us) Even William Saddler was there (For those of you who don't know he played the reaper in Bill & Teds Bogus Journey) There was one part where gal was stood behind me whilst we walked in unison as one entity but for some reason we had 5 legs. Throughout the course of the day he opened up and started talking to me like we used to in college and he started telling me what was going on in his life. At the end of the day we left the shopping mall and began walking through what we thought was a desolate town until we were captured by a gang and forced into a fight to the death with Frank from Dead Rising. Some how we managed to force him back into a huge electrical conduit and he turned into millions of particles which formed a dark cloud which flew over our heads laughing. that was how it ended ... But at least my teeth didn't fall out. Current Mood: tiredCurrent Music: The Cure | | Sunday, March 25th, 2007 | | 10:53 pm |
Existance is Futile! So what have I been up to in the time it has been since my last post well lots I guess but nothing really worth writing about. I had my first good writing class of the year last Tuesday. It was taken by Sharon, Jenny's assistant who I much prefer to Jenny. She gave me good criticism that actually made sense for a change. after that I spent several hours in Carpe Diem with Tim and Gaz talking shop until we left and went to the met bar for Barkers birthday do. The night was good overall, I didn't feel shitty like I usualy do at some point in a night out. I had fun, spent time with colleagues and found out I have a ticket to see the Smashing Pumpkins over the summer which is by far the best thing that has ever happened to me. The rest of the week was pretty much spent nursing my hang over and generally not doing much until Friday when I went home and saw 300 and TMNT with Lee, another good day with two good movies. Afterward we went back to his place and I tried out his PS3. Graphically its amazing but I'm holding off giving it a full review until it is fully up and running with a full catalog of games. Other than that there isn't really anything to report. Pete pissed me off in the pub tonight and to be honest when I go to sleep I will be wishing for the world to end but other than that things are pretty good. It hurts to type right now. I need a new machine. User signed out.... Current Mood: drunkCurrent Music: The Cure | | Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 | | 12:03 pm |
5,000 Froggies Rocking Really Really Really Hard! Bah I feel quite rough this morning! I spent about 8 hours in the pub yesterday with some people on my course I haven't seen since well before christmas. It was a good night, nothing too intense really, We talked about film, music, wwe wrestling (but back when it was wwf and we were young, total nostalgia trip) then later as the alcohol flowed more we got onto the subject of social status, the last three years and the eventual "what are you going to do once you leave conversation" Once I got back I played a little KOTOR and then went to sleep, Turns out that I was sending messages to jess when I was supposed to be messaging a due off my course ... I think she's mad at me. A tooth fell out in my dream again last night. This time it was one at the front right although it looked more like a molar. I read Tim's treatment this morning. I liked it but it got really Disney movie at the end which is a shame because other than that I liked it. I should get on with some work really. Current Mood: goodCurrent Music: The Presidents of the United States of America | | Sunday, March 11th, 2007 | | 1:28 pm |
One second time machine I finally got to see the Science of Sleep last night, I do wish I'd have had the money because I would have had a little marathon in there, Eraserhead, Science then Pans Labyrinth but I didn't plus Pans should be showing up in the next few days anyways so it's all good. So, yes, Science. I thought it was a wonderfully sweet film which was also incredibly funny. I had such a fun time watching the movie. I wish I had commented on it last night because I'm having a hard time remembering it this morning. I just remember enjoying the fact that the line between reality and dreams was blurred so you were never quite sure where the characters were. After the movie Mike, Andy and myself went for a swift one to discuss the film. After that we hit Fat Tony's for a Pizza and I finally watched the Frighteners all the way through since buying it. Mike is sat on my bed playing Kotor right now so I'm gonna go find some work to do whilst he enjoys the wonderful world of the old republic. Current Mood: cheerfulCurrent Music: Smashing Pumpkins | | Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 | | 9:07 am |
Capturing Moods I had a really fun night last night, after watching various "erotic" videos whilst discussing the artistic and economical pros and cons of the adult film industry with Andrea she discovered she had sparklers! Soon enough we were outside playing with sparklers and taking pictures. After the sparkly fun we set about taking pictures using a long exposure time ... I'm not sure why but it seemed like a good idea at the time. We had some very nice ones that looked kind of eerie but then we got bored and decided to spell things on the pictures. We went through the alphabet, drew stick men and well genitals. During this whole time I was steadily getting more and more drunk and eventually went to bed, waking up this morning at about 8:00am Current Mood: sleepyCurrent Music: Rilo Kiley | | Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 | | 4:25 pm |
Its a Hit I know by doing this I'm just avoiding work but I felt that I should post to say I am actually doing something productive today. Yey me! I need a wizz Current Mood: creativeCurrent Music: Rilo Kiley | | 1:57 pm |
Trouble with Dreams My head feels like its about to explode. Not sure why, it just does. I went home this weekend, found out what happened to my games. Seems that paypal didn't send the information over to the website so they had no Idea that I had payed for it. Ordered some new ink cartridges too, I have no idea how I managed to survive three years on only half a cart. Went to the movies with Lee on Sunday, Saw the illusionist which was alright (paul Giomatti was the best thing in it) then the Number 23. Lee hated it, I thought it was alright had alot of style to it but I doubt it will be one I go back to any time soon. I found out the science of sleep os showing at the hyde park this week, Saturday would be a good day if I went to all the showings, there is eraserhead, then science then pans labrynth. If I had the money I would spend all day in the cinema. Not going into class today, I can'tbe arsed. I hate that fucking place. I'm just gonna sit here and do my work. Current Mood: drainedCurrent Music: Eels | | Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 | | 10:59 am |
67!? I've just been reading some of my old posts all the way back to when I first created the account. I can't believe its been over a year since I made this, I know I had one before and deleted it but still its something that's making me think. In the past year I have only had 67 things to write about and for about five months of that year I never posted anything. I remember posting all of them and I remember where I as when I did. Looking back over them made me realize how I seem to be in a slump right now. over the summer I seemed to have more up beat posts than I do now and a lot longer posts. although the longest one I did post was because I pasted some lyrics on the end of it but it was still a long post anyways. Pretty soon I'm not gonna be here anymore, I'll be back home no doubt looking for a job and not posting anymore, or at least not as often. I wish I had had more interesting things to write about. Current Mood: thoughtfulCurrent Music: The Cure | | Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 | | 11:27 am |
Eating a Pot Noodle with a Tooth Brush I really am getting too old for this early morning crap! so what have I been up to lately? not a lot actually, Planned some Role playing with Mike, Watched some tv, Finished my story, tracked down the comics I was pissing and cought up with my reading. It's been a boring few weeks really. I'm going home on friday to try and find out what is hapening with these games. Current Mood: tiredCurrent Music: A Perfect Circle |
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