Facebook, Hotmail, Lumosity, Blogger. Always the same routine when I hit the library computer. Mum and Chris and me are all obsessed with a new Facebook game. 'Criminal Case'. I keep calling it 'Crimescene: Scene of the Crime' haha. That's basically what it is though. You have to find items hidden in crime scenes. It's good fun.
This is also about the only time I choose to blog, so I do worry about it's future after I'm done College. I'm getting close to doing that as well. Only about a month left. Just had our last actual teaching class, portfolio's due in next week. Still a bit of work to do for it. Gonna take a lot of organising. We all just agreed in class that there's been too much work this year, and Scott basically agreed with us. Said he'll change it up next year. Shame he couldn't have done it earlier! I've decided I'm not going to regret this year though. I like that class, and a lot of what I've done here. Even though it's time I moved on in my life, time to be done with education, I've got to appreciate the good times I've had. Drum Corps has been fun, and I've learned a lot again. But it's time to start making my impression on the world.
I've been thinking about how I might do that. There's a lot I want to do. I'm gonna going out and performing wherever I can. Busking too. And I'm going to start vlogging. I think that's where I've always been headed really. People like Alex Day really get me thinking, about the possibilities of online marketing. That's where it's at now, and I think I could be good at it. Just start uploading videos about everything. Loads of covers and stuff. Just show the world who I am. That's what I want to do. Without fear. That's what I'm gonna do.
Chris started his new job at the weekend. Working night shifts at a care home. He found his first shift quite though and he's struggling to get used to the idea of doing it 3 nights a week. Worries about his time, and he's really struggling with his self-esteem when he's there. Intimidated by everyone, feels like he's doing everything wrong. But he needs to learn to deal with this. To be himself. He'll have to power on through, he's got us. I've struggled with jobs in the past I know what it's like. I hope he finds it easier with time.
Was out at the weekend there. Still not drinking. Haven't done so in a month or so. It was alright though. It's just the Woody on a Saturday I struggle with. That'll be the real challenge for sobriety haha. As usual I enjoyed the time after more. She was out, back for the weekend. Didn't see her much on the Friday but ended up offering to give Antonia Rice a lift up the road cos she was pretty drunk, then took her and her sister home. They're a good laugh, and I like talking to them. But whether I'll ever have anything more with her... I doubt it. She doesn't show much interest in doing anything, with anyone really. But it's whether I want to make her interested. Part of me is sure I could do it. But then what do I really want? I ain't settling down anytime soon. But then I've always said if I met a girl I felt could be special I'd make it work. I wouldn't let an opportunity pass me by. We'll see. It's all down to this summer really. After that I'm gone.
You probably laugh and scorn reading these things. Probably sounds well cheesy. It is pretty lame, but then that's who we are, and you shouldn't forget that that's how you felt. You probably have feelings of some sort going on now, and you'd write about them the same way. So shut it.
Anyway I'm off to play a load of games, then maybe get some work done. Maybe. Ciao for now.
Monday, 22 April 2013
Sunday, 7 April 2013
7/4/13 - about 11pm
We arrive today in London again for easter, although my easter holiday actually ends today. Apparently my holiday doesn't match mums. Oh well.
Was doing some work for my assignment on 'the online musician'. Looking up Alex Day videos, which got me onto looking up Carrie Hope Fletcher who is another youtube celebrity type person, and also apparently Tom Fletcher's sister. Turns we also saw her a couple weeks ago when the family was on family fortunes. Huh.
Anyway it's all got me thinking about how I should be raising my profile. I ought to do more videos and stuff. Not loads. I don't think I'll ever be a youtube celeb type person, although you may have noticed I've started talking like one. But I want to start uploading more videos anyway, and it couldn't hurt to upload a couple videos where I talk a bit about myself. Maybe. Anyway I'm thinking my thing will be covers. But, like, I'll do LOADS of them. I learn hunners of songs anyway. I should make it a thing that I do, upload a cover a day or something. I've been thinking about that for a while anyway, and there's no reason why it shouldn't be my thing. My problem is I always see other people do things, and then feel like I should do them, when really I should just find my own thing to do. Whatever suits me. Well doing hunners of covers would suit me. Cos I'm good at that. I'm great at taking songs and making them my own, and in doing so I'd improve as a performer, which could be part of the fun. Think I might do that once the degree's over.
On that note I'm about 5 minutes into learning Dance of Eternity. Woo. I've always wanted to learn that tune, and I'm proud that I am. I can just about do it all properly as well. My double bass drum technique is really coming along. Think I'll quickly go blog about that on my performance blog.
Done. Still a bit to go with that but I'm getting somewhere.
Auntie Flori's watching one of her murder documentaries. It's about some guy they named 'The Baseline Rapist', and latterly 'The Baseline Killer'. Dion and me couldn't help but laugh.
Finally, the thing that prompted this blog in the first place. I've written a Facebook status I'm considering posting. It reads thus:
'A couple of nights ago I dreamt that a major supermarket had executed a plan to take over Britain. All those opposed to their regimes became fugitives. Many of them were captured and held in prisons created underneath stores across the country. They were underfed, and infections were spreading among them. Employees were made to guard these prisons and keep prisoners in line. I was one of these employees, but my bosses were suspicious of me. They knew I was sympathetic with the rebels and I was under constant scrutiny. The dream ended with me escaping with a car full of the prisoners, hoping to find a rebel alliance that could protect us.'
True story. Not the actual story, but the fact I dreamt it. It was crazy, and surprisingly real. Ryan still worked in Tesco and wouldn't act against them out of loyalty and fear of losing job security. Grant and his Mum were prisoners. Grant's arm was badly infected ha. I escaped with Paige and 3 other prisoners who I don't remember. Strange times.
Was doing some work for my assignment on 'the online musician'. Looking up Alex Day videos, which got me onto looking up Carrie Hope Fletcher who is another youtube celebrity type person, and also apparently Tom Fletcher's sister. Turns we also saw her a couple weeks ago when the family was on family fortunes. Huh.
Anyway it's all got me thinking about how I should be raising my profile. I ought to do more videos and stuff. Not loads. I don't think I'll ever be a youtube celeb type person, although you may have noticed I've started talking like one. But I want to start uploading more videos anyway, and it couldn't hurt to upload a couple videos where I talk a bit about myself. Maybe. Anyway I'm thinking my thing will be covers. But, like, I'll do LOADS of them. I learn hunners of songs anyway. I should make it a thing that I do, upload a cover a day or something. I've been thinking about that for a while anyway, and there's no reason why it shouldn't be my thing. My problem is I always see other people do things, and then feel like I should do them, when really I should just find my own thing to do. Whatever suits me. Well doing hunners of covers would suit me. Cos I'm good at that. I'm great at taking songs and making them my own, and in doing so I'd improve as a performer, which could be part of the fun. Think I might do that once the degree's over.
On that note I'm about 5 minutes into learning Dance of Eternity. Woo. I've always wanted to learn that tune, and I'm proud that I am. I can just about do it all properly as well. My double bass drum technique is really coming along. Think I'll quickly go blog about that on my performance blog.
Done. Still a bit to go with that but I'm getting somewhere.
Auntie Flori's watching one of her murder documentaries. It's about some guy they named 'The Baseline Rapist', and latterly 'The Baseline Killer'. Dion and me couldn't help but laugh.
Finally, the thing that prompted this blog in the first place. I've written a Facebook status I'm considering posting. It reads thus:
'A couple of nights ago I dreamt that a major supermarket had executed a plan to take over Britain. All those opposed to their regimes became fugitives. Many of them were captured and held in prisons created underneath stores across the country. They were underfed, and infections were spreading among them. Employees were made to guard these prisons and keep prisoners in line. I was one of these employees, but my bosses were suspicious of me. They knew I was sympathetic with the rebels and I was under constant scrutiny. The dream ended with me escaping with a car full of the prisoners, hoping to find a rebel alliance that could protect us.'
True story. Not the actual story, but the fact I dreamt it. It was crazy, and surprisingly real. Ryan still worked in Tesco and wouldn't act against them out of loyalty and fear of losing job security. Grant and his Mum were prisoners. Grant's arm was badly infected ha. I escaped with Paige and 3 other prisoners who I don't remember. Strange times.
Monday, 1 April 2013
1/4/13 - about 13.30
Yes, posts are getting fewer and further between, which is a shame cos I'll probably miss things but as long as I post from time to time I guess the blog's worth something.
It's easter Monday, and I'm not long up - sleeping patterns are a state ha. A combination of being out clubbing on Friday and not getting in til nearly 5, then the clocks going forward the next night. Friday was good though. Didn't drink, and still had a great night. Went to a Rock tribute night - AC/DC tribute, Ozzy tribute, Gallus Cooper and Poizon. Didn't see much of AC/DC, Ozzy were awesome but their bass drum broke half way through the set - gutted! Gallus Cooper were really good again (saw them at the Kiss night in Lanark) but Poizon were a little disappointing. Should have had the Ozzy tribute headlining tbh.
After that we went to the ABC - Propaganda Friday's, forgot how good the music is! First time going to one in Scotland, honestly the best music set I've heard in there, was awesome. Have to take Chris sometime. We're going to see the Lafontaines in a couple weeks so can maybe go after that.
Night before that was open mic at the Crown - Did a couple of my songs and also did my first ever collaboration with Dan. Went well I think, our parents and Linzi's parents came, and Chris was out with a few of his friends. Was a good fun night. :) Dan and Linzi left early though so I ended up crashing at Craig's, then went out for a family lunch at Spoons the next day. It's always nice doing things as a family, and I was glad I went cos it was Erin's birthday party that night and I missed it cos I'd already planned the night.
Anyway, since then just been trying to get back on with College work... Getting toward the end now. List of things needing done:
Digital Musicianship - essay on the online musician, instructional videos with background to notation.
Project - Need to get another meeting with Laurie and start on written part. Maybe do another couple of videos and arrange meeting with tuned percussion teacher.
Performance - Learn songs. Changed the set a week or so back, worked from backing track for Subdivisions and Dance of Eternity which I've had to use to replace Universal Mind. sad to lose that track but getting on alright with Dance, about 2 mins into it. Also got to learn Selkies, and try and get the band playing it - I worry about Dave learning the bass for that but we'll see how it goes. Also a little worried about the double bass pedal stuff for me, been working heavily on it, practising most days and getting faster and more comfortable but still have a way to go for the Selkies stuff.
Teaching - Still got a few more lessons with Mum and Chris and even more with Jamie. Hardly even care what I'm saying in write-ups now, just wanna get it out the way. It's not like I'm gonna fail.
Of course, threatening all that is a renewed addiction to Champ Man. Downloaded the update and went Rangers to promote them up from div 3. It's now nearly 3pm cos they made me semi-pro when I got promoted and I'm trying to figure out how to move it back. Save game editor ain't working. Have to forget about it for now anyway cos I need to get back to work! Catch ye. (Y)
It's easter Monday, and I'm not long up - sleeping patterns are a state ha. A combination of being out clubbing on Friday and not getting in til nearly 5, then the clocks going forward the next night. Friday was good though. Didn't drink, and still had a great night. Went to a Rock tribute night - AC/DC tribute, Ozzy tribute, Gallus Cooper and Poizon. Didn't see much of AC/DC, Ozzy were awesome but their bass drum broke half way through the set - gutted! Gallus Cooper were really good again (saw them at the Kiss night in Lanark) but Poizon were a little disappointing. Should have had the Ozzy tribute headlining tbh.
After that we went to the ABC - Propaganda Friday's, forgot how good the music is! First time going to one in Scotland, honestly the best music set I've heard in there, was awesome. Have to take Chris sometime. We're going to see the Lafontaines in a couple weeks so can maybe go after that.
Night before that was open mic at the Crown - Did a couple of my songs and also did my first ever collaboration with Dan. Went well I think, our parents and Linzi's parents came, and Chris was out with a few of his friends. Was a good fun night. :) Dan and Linzi left early though so I ended up crashing at Craig's, then went out for a family lunch at Spoons the next day. It's always nice doing things as a family, and I was glad I went cos it was Erin's birthday party that night and I missed it cos I'd already planned the night.
Anyway, since then just been trying to get back on with College work... Getting toward the end now. List of things needing done:
Digital Musicianship - essay on the online musician, instructional videos with background to notation.
Project - Need to get another meeting with Laurie and start on written part. Maybe do another couple of videos and arrange meeting with tuned percussion teacher.
Performance - Learn songs. Changed the set a week or so back, worked from backing track for Subdivisions and Dance of Eternity which I've had to use to replace Universal Mind. sad to lose that track but getting on alright with Dance, about 2 mins into it. Also got to learn Selkies, and try and get the band playing it - I worry about Dave learning the bass for that but we'll see how it goes. Also a little worried about the double bass pedal stuff for me, been working heavily on it, practising most days and getting faster and more comfortable but still have a way to go for the Selkies stuff.
Teaching - Still got a few more lessons with Mum and Chris and even more with Jamie. Hardly even care what I'm saying in write-ups now, just wanna get it out the way. It's not like I'm gonna fail.
Of course, threatening all that is a renewed addiction to Champ Man. Downloaded the update and went Rangers to promote them up from div 3. It's now nearly 3pm cos they made me semi-pro when I got promoted and I'm trying to figure out how to move it back. Save game editor ain't working. Have to forget about it for now anyway cos I need to get back to work! Catch ye. (Y)
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