A Hazey Shade Of Winter

St Andrews Fall

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:50:20 GMT

I just thought I'#d pop on and give a quick recap of what has been going on this past few weeks.

Firstly my money came thought and I ordered my guitar which showed up in great shape and sounds fantastic.

Gal and Sally broke up a few weeks ago. I'm nore sure what to think about it to be honnest. Women are insane and I'll never understand them.

I got a virus that has been going around last week and missed a few days of work. MY dad ended up with it as well as june who passed out in the bathroom, smacked her head and tore the ligaments in her leg. the night it happened I didn't get any sleep and when I got to work the day after I was so burnt ou tI couldn't remember if I had locked the back door. Turns out I had and when I got home from work (A trip I made as soon as I had gotten to work because I paniced and left) they tolkd me to stay home and try again tomorrow ...

oh yeah and I have been given the sack. Seems that there isn't enough money to pay me so they are letting me go, they can pay natalie however so she will get my job. Being old sucks ass!

thats about it really. im unemplyed again, broke ... again and still have no idea what I'm going to do with my life.

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:43:37 GMT

I ordered my new bass the other night, its out of stock at the minute but it should be here in about two weeks ... I'm so excited !!!

Curse You Electro Harmonix!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:47:34 GMT

I felt the need to come and bitch! I am so very annoyed with those groovy people at EHX. They have just released a whole new line of pedals especailly for bass and there are no videos up. how am i supposed to choose which one I shall spend my money on if I can't watch all the videos and decide to have all of them?

God Damn those sneaky fucking russians!

Dancing With Ones Self ...

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:29:32 GMT

I thought I'd come an d kill alittle time before I have to get ready to go to work.

It was the BSS gig on wednesday. It was a good show, i enjoyed it despite the fact I felt like shit that night ... aswell as right now. It was just nice to see a bunch of people who obviously got on really well and loved doing what they do I don't think I had been to a gig which felt quite like that. I still came out of it wondering why I wasn't doing that but if bands got up and running in a short period of time every time one started up there would be way too many bands out there.

I'm quite looking forward to monday when Sye is comming over to jam with us. I hope it works out so we have one more member to add to the (Hopefully) soon full roste. then we can concentrate on not going down well in barnsley heheh

I'm still all gunked up, I've been trying to force the evil out of my head by thinking of lyrics ... didn't work. I really hate feeling like this!

... With An Iron Fist!

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:15:34 GMT

As most of you know, up until last summer I devoted a lot of my time to the world of comic books. The bulk of my comic books contained stories involving humans (But not always) with powers above and beyond those of the average man. As a result I spent many an hour thinking about what a world with superheros in would be like. now over the last few months i have traveled more and more on the public transport system that we have here in the dearne vally and surrounding areas and I have been thinking more and more about the same subject, I can forgive the superheros fro not showing up ... but where the fuck are my vigilantes? today for example ... on the way home a, lets call him "Youth" squirted ketchup from a large "Squeezeable" bottle covering the wind screen of the bus. luckily the driver slowed and the car which looked like it may pull out of the side junction stopped and allowed us to pass. now it may just be me but ... I'd like to believe that others would like to see that mans face slowly sliding towards a circular saw while his friends lay bloodied and broken on the floor beside him. why is it we live in a world where these people are allowed to roam free and ruin everyhting? Saturday is another day I would like to talk about. It was free fairs day on the busses and as a result all of the toilet water drinking scum in the area decided to come out for a trip into town and generally fuck about in the bus station, hasseling the peopel who worked there as well as the drivers. It wasn't just in town either. when I got home and off at my stop I noticed accross the road someone had knocked over the dust bin next to the bus stop there. why are these savages allowed to do as they please?

Answers on a post card

Curl Up And Play Dead

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:20:03 GMT

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...

it's my day off ...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:46:27 GMT

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!

She Worked Hard For The Money ... Some More

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:03:15 GMT

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

She Worked Hard For The Money...

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:20:44 GMT

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

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:55:46 GMT

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!

What if I do

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:52:28 GMT

I finished Uni a few weeks back, I have nothing else to say on the subject

Blue Jones

Sat, 12 May 2007 14:58:50 GMT

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.

Caught In The Spider Web

Sat, 05 May 2007 16:55:06 GMT

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.

Oh Sweet Merciful Jesus!

Wed, 02 May 2007 11:16:24 GMT

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.

The Spiderman Crawls

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:11:45 GMT

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.

Oh wont ya fly

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:27:29 GMT

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!

note to self ...

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:37:26 GMT

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.

Existance is Futile!

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:04:28 GMT

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....

5,000 Froggies Rocking Really Really Really Hard!

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:19:17 GMT

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.

One second time machine

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:18:06 GMT

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.

Capturing Moods

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:13:35 GMT

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

Its a Hit

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:26:29 GMT

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

Trouble with Dreams

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:04:11 GMT

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.

67!?

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:08:51 GMT

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.

Eating a Pot Noodle with a Tooth Brush

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:33:31 GMT

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.