So Christmas has been and gone.
I can't quite believe that tomorrow will be my last day of annual leave before returning to work on Monday. It hasn't felt like two weeks- but I have enjoyed my time off and I'm really glad I didn't cancel it.
It's been a nice Christmas and better than I anticipated.
I've spent today nursing the usual sleepiness of post-New Years Eve celebrations. Its usually at this point that I make some resolutions however I'm not going to bother: They are always the same and the only thing I need to change this year is to waste no time on twats and to not overthink things.
I have much to look forward to in 2015: I have a trip to Japan and possibly a trip to Australia later in the year with a view to looking into job prospects there.
Lots to see, projects to do and no one holding me back anymore. Here's hoping it's a good one.
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Thursday, January 01, 2015
Friday, January 03, 2014
2014 Resolutions
1. Take more Photographs. Both Phone and Real.
2. Keep in my life only those who want to be in it; who give me as much back as I give. Cut out people who can't be bothered and bring nothing but negativity. Do not accept time wasters who sap energy.
3. Create. See. Do. Make. I've put this as one because it's all about inspiration. I need to make time to get back to my creative roots. Remove superficiality and enjoy more "real stuff".
4. Cut Down Spending on things I don't need. See above about superficiality. This will mostly be governed by crippling rent and bills.
5. Maintain gym work and improve lung capacity for cardio.
6. Career Development. Seek new opportunities.
7. Go to see Maybeshewill.
2. Keep in my life only those who want to be in it; who give me as much back as I give. Cut out people who can't be bothered and bring nothing but negativity. Do not accept time wasters who sap energy.
3. Create. See. Do. Make. I've put this as one because it's all about inspiration. I need to make time to get back to my creative roots. Remove superficiality and enjoy more "real stuff".
4. Cut Down Spending on things I don't need. See above about superficiality. This will mostly be governed by crippling rent and bills.
5. Maintain gym work and improve lung capacity for cardio.
6. Career Development. Seek new opportunities.
7. Go to see Maybeshewill.
Christmas 2013
I think the below video best sums up my Christmas and New Year.
It's been fantastic: Some much MUCH needed time off work spent with friend and family, including my little neice, bro and sister in law on Skype. I've caught up with family I don't see much and got to spend time with the people I care about most. It's been just brilliant.
New Years eve was spent at the new flat with a small selection of friends. Most importantly for me- Markuus and his partner Jo came over; and N also spent the evening with us so it was lovely to spend it with some of my favourite people. :-)
The only sad thing is that's it's all flown by so fast... I've barely had time to think up any resolutions and now this week I have suddenly found myself back at work in an almost zombie-like stupor trying to remember what my job is.
Resolutions coming up...
It's been fantastic: Some much MUCH needed time off work spent with friend and family, including my little neice, bro and sister in law on Skype. I've caught up with family I don't see much and got to spend time with the people I care about most. It's been just brilliant.
New Years eve was spent at the new flat with a small selection of friends. Most importantly for me- Markuus and his partner Jo came over; and N also spent the evening with us so it was lovely to spend it with some of my favourite people. :-)
The only sad thing is that's it's all flown by so fast... I've barely had time to think up any resolutions and now this week I have suddenly found myself back at work in an almost zombie-like stupor trying to remember what my job is.
Resolutions coming up...
Monday, December 23, 2013
Christmas Eve Eve; 2013 Reflections
I'm sitting in my slippers, watching A Christmas Carol on TV. It's Christmas Eve Eve and I finished work today for the rest of the week.
It's normally this time of the year when I'm doing a review of the year and compiling some New Years Resolutions, but I'm feeling a distinct lack of energy to do either. Plus, I'm not sure summarising my year will be all that eventful this time!
However... now I think back...
Things I have lost:
Some friends. Not in a physical sense, they're alive and well. People change, people move on and some people you realise really aren't worth your time and energy. Those who mean a lot to me, remain, however. Even if I don't see them as much as I would like. Thank you for your continued friendship to Mrs P, Markuus, and my dear N who I will always love with all my heart.
Money- a lot has been thrown away on copious drinking, nights out and shoes... but all in all I have some memories of happy times such as motor racing with N and many a post-working-week-debriefing drinks down the local.
My twenties- A heart felt goodbye to my twenties; bittersweet as I lay to rest many fun and happy memories of my youth interspersed with the anxiety, insecurity, angst and heartache that goes along with it.
Things I have gained:
New friends.
New flat.
My independence back.
Strength and Tone from my gym workouts.
Perspective.
A whole new decade ahead of me as I entered my thirties.
New gig experiences- Deftones, Bastille and the amazing Nine Inch Nails... memories of the latter I will treasure forever. Two more ticks off on my "Bands to See Before I Die" list.
A review of my 2013 Resolutions:
Resolution 1: Be more active.
Achieved. I'm still going to the gym about twice a week and generally feeling better for it; although I certainly notice the difference when I don't go.
Resolution 2: Be less angry.
Semi- Achieved. I'm not sure this has happened... if it has it's more by the ever-so-slightly decreased invasion of the Government impacting on my job and colleagues. I think this year has been more stressful than angry so I'm saying this is semi-achieved.
Resolution 3: Laugh more.
Achieved. I have certainly laughed a lot this year. I have a graffiti'd piggy bank on my desk at work which says "Just Keep Larfin" thanks to my colleague Daz who decorated it for me and says I say the word Laugh posh. He's from the Black Country.
Resolution 4: Be Inspired.
Semi- Achieved. I've been to the cinema, seen films at home and been to gigs this year which have all been inspiring to me. However I need to get out more next year and see more places. I've spend too much time in the office this year... I need inspiration from nature and new cities next year (money permitting).
Resolution 5: Be more creative.
Semi-Achieved. I failed to get my new tattoo thanks to money issues, however I have one planned for my birthday in 2014. I've done more sculpture commissions this year and have two lined up for the beginning of next year. To be continued.
Resolution 6: Blog more.
Achieved. This has definitely been achieved.
Resolution 7: Feel settled.
Not achieved. Work in progress. I think I know what I need to be happy- companionship. At the moment I'm at a loss as to where to find this.
2014 Resolutions to be posted soon.
It's normally this time of the year when I'm doing a review of the year and compiling some New Years Resolutions, but I'm feeling a distinct lack of energy to do either. Plus, I'm not sure summarising my year will be all that eventful this time!
However... now I think back...
Things I have lost:
Some friends. Not in a physical sense, they're alive and well. People change, people move on and some people you realise really aren't worth your time and energy. Those who mean a lot to me, remain, however. Even if I don't see them as much as I would like. Thank you for your continued friendship to Mrs P, Markuus, and my dear N who I will always love with all my heart.
Money- a lot has been thrown away on copious drinking, nights out and shoes... but all in all I have some memories of happy times such as motor racing with N and many a post-working-week-debriefing drinks down the local.
My twenties- A heart felt goodbye to my twenties; bittersweet as I lay to rest many fun and happy memories of my youth interspersed with the anxiety, insecurity, angst and heartache that goes along with it.
Things I have gained:
New friends.
New flat.
My independence back.
Strength and Tone from my gym workouts.
Perspective.
A whole new decade ahead of me as I entered my thirties.
New gig experiences- Deftones, Bastille and the amazing Nine Inch Nails... memories of the latter I will treasure forever. Two more ticks off on my "Bands to See Before I Die" list.
A review of my 2013 Resolutions:
Resolution 1: Be more active.
Achieved. I'm still going to the gym about twice a week and generally feeling better for it; although I certainly notice the difference when I don't go.
Resolution 2: Be less angry.
Semi- Achieved. I'm not sure this has happened... if it has it's more by the ever-so-slightly decreased invasion of the Government impacting on my job and colleagues. I think this year has been more stressful than angry so I'm saying this is semi-achieved.
Resolution 3: Laugh more.
Achieved. I have certainly laughed a lot this year. I have a graffiti'd piggy bank on my desk at work which says "Just Keep Larfin" thanks to my colleague Daz who decorated it for me and says I say the word Laugh posh. He's from the Black Country.
Resolution 4: Be Inspired.
Semi- Achieved. I've been to the cinema, seen films at home and been to gigs this year which have all been inspiring to me. However I need to get out more next year and see more places. I've spend too much time in the office this year... I need inspiration from nature and new cities next year (money permitting).
Resolution 5: Be more creative.
Semi-Achieved. I failed to get my new tattoo thanks to money issues, however I have one planned for my birthday in 2014. I've done more sculpture commissions this year and have two lined up for the beginning of next year. To be continued.
Resolution 6: Blog more.
Achieved. This has definitely been achieved.
Resolution 7: Feel settled.
Not achieved. Work in progress. I think I know what I need to be happy- companionship. At the moment I'm at a loss as to where to find this.
2014 Resolutions to be posted soon.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Crashland. Radioactive.
One of the most beautiful and apt songs from last year. This will always be my 2012 song.
And... this one... this is my 2013 song. "I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones" ...
Monday, January 21, 2013
Resolutions Update
As the first month of 2013 draws to a frosty and foggy close, I thought it was about time I had a Resolution update:
Resolution 1: Be more active. hmmm. Not happening as of yet thanks to the cold and snow. My aims though are to start doing my nightly situps again, to go for jogs/runs and look into Boxercise classes.
Resolution 2: Be less angry.
I am no longer watching provocative debate shows which always fuelled my rage. I need to try not to rise to the bait.
Resolution 3: Laugh more.
I need more comedy!
Resolution 4: Be Inspired.
Yes! Films. And I'm reading again too. When I finish Mark Kermode's book I will be reading Neil Gaiman, Sylvia Plath, Christopher Hitchin and Derren Brown books which I have waiting.
Resolution 5: Be more creative.
I have a commission on the books already and I am still working on the new tattoo. Thinking Eastern Pheonix or a dragon as a tribute to my fictional heroine Lisbeth Salander. A reminder not to take any shit from men is always good for the soul.
Resolution 6: Blog more.
Done and done!
Resolution 7: Feel settled.
Work in progress. I have the knowledge now and I feel less afraid of cutting out parts of my life that lead nowhere but misery and negativity. I know what I DON'T want. Now to know what I DO.
Resolution 1: Be more active. hmmm. Not happening as of yet thanks to the cold and snow. My aims though are to start doing my nightly situps again, to go for jogs/runs and look into Boxercise classes.
Resolution 2: Be less angry.
I am no longer watching provocative debate shows which always fuelled my rage. I need to try not to rise to the bait.
Resolution 3: Laugh more.
I need more comedy!
Resolution 4: Be Inspired.
Yes! Films. And I'm reading again too. When I finish Mark Kermode's book I will be reading Neil Gaiman, Sylvia Plath, Christopher Hitchin and Derren Brown books which I have waiting.
Resolution 5: Be more creative.
I have a commission on the books already and I am still working on the new tattoo. Thinking Eastern Pheonix or a dragon as a tribute to my fictional heroine Lisbeth Salander. A reminder not to take any shit from men is always good for the soul.
Resolution 6: Blog more.
Done and done!
Resolution 7: Feel settled.
Work in progress. I have the knowledge now and I feel less afraid of cutting out parts of my life that lead nowhere but misery and negativity. I know what I DON'T want. Now to know what I DO.
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
2013
And here we are in 2013.
I'll be waving goodbye to my little neice, my brother and sister-in-law on Friday ( sadtimes), and along with it I will be waving goodbye to 2012 (and all the nastiness that went with it-).
My resolutions for the year as highlighted by my end of 2012 review plus a few extras will be as follows:
Resolution 1: Be more active.
Self explanatory!
Resolution 2: Be less angry.
Spending less time watching infuriating tv programs on politics and debates on religion.
Find more time watching things that make me laugh and inspire me.
Resolution 3: Laugh more.
As above- watch more tv that makes me laugh; spend time with people who make me laugh.
Resolution 4: Be Inspired.
Be inspired by sights, sounds (gigs), comedy, theatre etc.
Resolution 5: Be more creative.
Find time for photographs, projects, clay work, sketch books and ink pens. Obtain a new tattoo!
Resolution 6: Blog more.
Find time for more blogging perhaps to monitor the success of these resolutions!
Resolution 7: Feel settled.
Sort out what I need to be happy and chase it. It won't happen over night and it won't happen by keeping everything the same.
I'm already getting off to a good start with Resolution 4: Be Inspired as I received two pairs of gig tickets for the Deftones and Bastille gigs in January and February. Absolutely STOKED about those. The new tattoo will also be either a dragon or a chinese style phoenix I think but this is still a work in progress.
Despite the governments best efforts, despite the knobheads I am bound to encounter, I hope that this year will be a happier one. For everyone. Except anyone who upset me last year of course- you can go do one. :-)
I'll be waving goodbye to my little neice, my brother and sister-in-law on Friday ( sadtimes), and along with it I will be waving goodbye to 2012 (and all the nastiness that went with it-).
My resolutions for the year as highlighted by my end of 2012 review plus a few extras will be as follows:
Resolution 1: Be more active.
Self explanatory!
Resolution 2: Be less angry.
Spending less time watching infuriating tv programs on politics and debates on religion.
Find more time watching things that make me laugh and inspire me.
Resolution 3: Laugh more.
As above- watch more tv that makes me laugh; spend time with people who make me laugh.
Resolution 4: Be Inspired.
Be inspired by sights, sounds (gigs), comedy, theatre etc.
Resolution 5: Be more creative.
Find time for photographs, projects, clay work, sketch books and ink pens. Obtain a new tattoo!
Resolution 6: Blog more.
Find time for more blogging perhaps to monitor the success of these resolutions!
Resolution 7: Feel settled.
Sort out what I need to be happy and chase it. It won't happen over night and it won't happen by keeping everything the same.
I'm already getting off to a good start with Resolution 4: Be Inspired as I received two pairs of gig tickets for the Deftones and Bastille gigs in January and February. Absolutely STOKED about those. The new tattoo will also be either a dragon or a chinese style phoenix I think but this is still a work in progress.
Despite the governments best efforts, despite the knobheads I am bound to encounter, I hope that this year will be a happier one. For everyone. Except anyone who upset me last year of course- you can go do one. :-)
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