HUZZAH!

This is the longest I've been on my computer for a long time. And I daren't do anything like open iTunes to rip my new My Passion CD because it WILL shut down again. I just know it.

So, because of the temperamental state of my computer, I haven't been able to do anything to my media coursework. Yay for long days at college, and I know Una is going to bitch at me for it. Hopefully I'll be able to do something worthwhile to it at college next week.

Dressing up for work tomorrow, because it's Halloween. Luke's going as the Mad Hatter, which will be fun, Matt's going as a zombie. But not dressed up. No, he'll be a zombie because, and I quote: "I'll still be drunk." Nice logic. No idea what Alice or Keiran are going as, but I'm going as Johnny Depp from Once Upon a Time in Mexico. As in, this:

Oooh, I'm looking forward to it. I just need to get some decent fake blood. I really want to do this well, and do it justice. I'm sure there will be pictures ;D

That's about all from me, so until next time (my computer behaves),
Mo

FMC

Fuck My Computer. Piece of shit likes to turn off randomly, and then take fucking ages to boot up again. I doubt I'll get much work done this year -_-'

Still, half term next week, which means loads of free time. Oh wait, no, it means more hours at work. Oh, the joys of retail *dances* Never mind, eh. And to think I had booked to do work experience at the Adver...

Mo

Music, CD's and Shows.

I do apologise it's taken this long to report in, I'm sure you're all dying to know how my night out went ;D

Very well, since you asked. Alice and I had a fanperson moment when we were talking ver' excitedly about My Chemical Romance's comeback, particularly their new song Na Na Na. This bodes well for the forthcoming album, I'm just gutted I can't make it to any of their UK shows they've just announced :( Hopefully they'll do an album tour once it's out.

Speaking of CD releases, The Light Divided released their EP recently, and are selling it on their current tour. If you can, get down to your nearest show. These guys are brilliant, and it would be great for them to have loads of people turn up. If you need any more convincing, have a look on their myspace.

Whilst we're on the subject of gigs, you might like to know I saw Michael Buble over the weekend. Some of you may be surprised by this, considering the majority of my music taste isn't like him at all, but I saw him live. Admittedly, I went for my sister, but by the end of it, I found myself enjoying it. It was a good night, sat in a sold out NIA in Birmingham with the whole crowd singing most of his songs for him. Liz got herself some merch, so needless to say she was happy.

Besides all this, not muach has happened. College, work. The same old humdrum stuff really. Yeah for interesting lives.

Until next time,
Mo

Tiredness

Snoozy snoozy. College has taken it's toll on me this week; I don't have any energy to do ANYTHING D:

Tomorrow is going to be interesting. College from 9-12, work from 1-8 and then going out on the town for Lotty's 19th. Quite how I am going to function on Saturday is beyond me. Maybe espresso intravenously?

In other news, I went to see Resident Evil: Afterlife today. My overall opinion is that they have included a few zombie characters from the games, which is always good for a game-film adaptation (the zombie characters being the ones with squid like beasts coming out their mouths and giant axe man) but besides that, it didn't really leave a lasting impression. There was no real thrill in the film, just a few jumpy sections but that was it. And as for the 3D aspect... Too many slow-mo sequences, too much focus on the special effects to make the film outstanding. By all means, go and see it, just don't expect to be blown away.

Mo

Rocket Science

1. Find seemingly correct shoe size of particular style.

2. Find place to try on aforementioned shoe.

3. Wrong size. Ask assistant for correct size.

4. Find other styles. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

5. Once finished, put shoes in respective boxes and put boxes back in (roughly) correct place.


How hard can it be? Very, as it would appear. Today, in the last half hour at work, it seemed peoples sole intention was to utterly trash the shop. I had to put 3 different pairs of kids shoes away, and then about 5 pairs of women's away. I wouldn't mind if the shoes were put back in the box; hell, if the box lid was still open I wouldn't mind.
But no. One family had to buck the system and leave every fucking shoe out of the box. They weren't bothered, they had bought the shoes they wanted. I just walked away to take a breather, head buried in my hands. Don't laugh, this is serious.

Mo

Shit Day

Don't you hate it when little things in your day go wrong, and they all build up to make your day ultimately shit? Just like my day today.

Mo

At Last! But For The Best?

I'm officially back in college! *cheers, applause etc.* Took it's frickin' time, and some pushing from my tutor, I will admit (Her name is Silva Gems. I shit you not.) but I'm in. Had to okay it with my teachers which was terrifying to say the least. I knew they wouldn't be too enthusiastic about letting me back in, but boy, they were extreme. Maybe I'm exaggerating when it comes to Dave and Una but Pete.... *sucks teeth* I was lucky to get on. He's warned me if anything slips up, I'm off. Gulp.
But now that I'm in, starting a proper week next week, I find myself questioning my actions. Yes, I want to boost up my grades, but have I really done the right thing? What if, after all of this, I find that my best is my best, and I come out with the same results? A colossal waste of a year, and then what? Destined to spend my life working in mediocre jobs because I'm just academically crap?
I suppose I should be optimistic, and say to myself "C'mon, you can do this!" and, inside, I know I can do better but when I have these niggling thoughts in the back of my mind, it's hard to stick to it.
However, upon my return, a few friends didn't seem to be overwhelmed that I was back. Either they were, and they didn't show it, or they just weren't that bothered. Either way, I have a few other friends in college now, and new people to meet in different classes, so that gives me a chance to branch out.

I guess one factor playing to my doubts is the amount of work I've been doing at Skechers. As much as I may hate it sometimes, especially mid week when no bugger comes in, I've really enjoyed just going in and having a laugh with the other guys. Whilst it might not be the best option (I am only part time, after all), the thought of dropping college altogether and going into work proper has crossed my mind. Whilst it's not my original plan, it does seem like a good option, especially with the hours I've been putting in at the moment. It's handy having a good source of income when I have things like driving lessons to pay for, it lets me have some disposable income. But then do I want to ditch my chances of getting better grades thus a better job, just for the sake of more dinero?

As you can see, there is a continuous battle in my head at the moment, and quite frankly, I'm not enjoying it.

Until next time,

Mo

Progress

So it seems my rant about New College yesterday came to some use. I had a phone call today arranging a date for my (needless and pointless) initial assessments, and although the date they suggested was problematic, we got it sorted in the end. Now watch as I have to frickin' wait another month before I actually start.

Mo

Workaholic

Wow, it seems it's been nothing but work work work for me recently. Mind you, with all this spare time on my hands, I'm not complaining. More hours = more green, as it were.

But then, I can't get over how much New College are dragging their knuckles in terms of getting me back in. I rang them up last Friday to chase it, and was told "We've got your personal tutor sorted, and you're confirmed on the registers for the subjects you've chosen, we're just waiting on a date for your initial assessment."

Two things:
1) I did the fucking initial assessments when I started, and I've been at college for two years so they know I'm a decent student.

2) If they have everything sorted lessons wise, why not just fucking let me start?

They're being so Neanderthal about the whole thing, it's really started to wind me up. Make me wait any longer, and the fucking term'll be over.

Mo

Hectic

Sorry I have posted much recently, truth be told I just haven't had the time. And when I have had the time, my computer has been winding me up by turning off for no reason. No shut down, just BAM! Off. I need a new machine.

So been working many many hours at work to make up for my holiday. I do get paid holiday, but this months pay is still going to be pants :( And there are talks of another night out. Why is everything so expensive!?

But, I have been doing other things than work. Wednesday night, for example, was spent round Tash's new flat as a kind of house warming thing. Being a BYOB affair, and me coming straight from work, I had barely anything to drink. I had a can of Fosters given to me by Tom (he saw I had no drink, said "I feel sorry for you." and gave it to me) and then a can of Bulmers some time later. At some point during the night, Tash just stood behind me playing with my face. She was somewhat unsober. Oh, and my sock got torn in half.

At the weekend, after 4 hours work (it felt weird being in for such a short period of time), I went to see Scott Pilgrim vs The World. I suggest you go see it, before it's gone. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was a lot of fun. It only had one drawback though: the 12 year old girls that were sat behind us. Srsly, they giggled throughout the entire film, even at bits that weren't that funny. They really really hacked me off.

Then, to top off a great weekend, I met up with Hayley yesterday for a mooch around Lydiard Park (or as the sign says, Yd ard P rk) and boy what a hilarious time that was. We discovered 'buttle' was a real word, meaning to work or serve as a butler (but you already knew that) and we caused splashes in the lake. No, not like that you dirty minded reader. We found some giant logs and had immense satisfaction at dropping them in the water. Yes, we are children.

Until next time,

Mo

Liberation

Been using my time productively today so far, by revising for driving theory (which I still need to book) and uploading pictures to my somewhat decrepit deviantART. Thought I may as well showcase some of my recent holiday snaps, feel free to take a look :D Comments and such are appreciated :)

Mo

Alternative

Long day at work yesterday. By the end, I drank 3 cups of coffee in the space of an hour, and was pretty much hyped up on caffeine. So much so, I started to dance to Owl City, and Keiran joined in for no reason. A woman walked past and said to us "Are you two happy in your job?" to which I replied "No, I just think I'm delirious. It's been a long day..."

After work, I met with Tash to go to some gathering thing her friend had organised, some alternative music get together thing. It turned out to be a metal gig for a bunch of goths. I was the most colourful one in the entire fucking room, and the bands were pretty awful. Although I got a free vodka jelly shot out of it, so I can't complain really.
Fuck it, I can, and I will. Bloody screamy screamy shit.

Mo

"Am I pissing you offuhfuh?"

I love this man/puppet more than I love my own limbs.

BANG!

That is what this fucking neglected blog is gonna come back with my friends. For too long I have gone through week long spates of blogging, then giving up. Those days are in the past.

Maybe, in a bid to keep you folks, I'll develop a much better social life too!

It's alright, you can calm down now.
Mo

Dogging Centipede

Sorry for the week of emptiness, for some reason I didn't think of blogging. Forgive me?

Not much happened, if I'm honest. Went round Frank's on Friday to waste money on his glitched Juiced 2, and to laugh at fights and shenanigans on Jerry Springer, sold my first pair of Shape Ups on Saturday, closely followed by a second pair. I also had an impromptu stay over at Ash's with Hayley on Sunday, which was a laugh. Especially when Ash described a canine 'centipede' as a 'dogging centipede'. Oh my, that was too funny. Then we watched fat people falling over/getting hurt on youtube. Call us cruel, we'll laugh in your face.

Since then, nothing much has happened. Although I did have Ash call me earlier asking "Did you touch me whilst I was sleeping?" That is quite possibly the strangest phone call I've ever had. Ever.

Mo

Summer Summer Summer Time.

Yes, that IS as in that awful song by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince i.e Will Smith. Actually, I lie. It's as in the classic 90's choon by... You get it.

Not only has this weekend been bloody marvellous weather wise, I had a good couple of days at work. Yesterday, I managed to sell about £550 worth of shoes. This, my friends, is good. Although not as good as Alice, who managed to sell £233 worth in one go. None of us could quite believe it. Quite amazing.
However, this uber uber hot weather has been playing havoc with my computer. In that it overheats far too easily. When it overheats, it turns off by itself. Which doesn't amuse me, no siree. In the end I gave up, and went to bed.

I woke up this morning, and my back fockin' killed. I'm not being melodramatic when I say it hurt to move. At one point, I was almost on the floor, it hurt so much. But Mum gave me a couple of her super strong meds, and I could function normally :D
So, with a bag full of back up and a semi working back, I set off for work. Again. Outside the Outlet, they have a farm market on Sundays, and there's a stall that sells cheese. They have a stuffed goat mascot thing a few metres from the stall, and the temptation to just kick it in the face was unbearable. Next week, I'll get a picture of it so you can understand why. Seriously, you'll want to kick it through your computer screen.
Another good day at work, although I have no idea how much I sold. Was quite a lot, is all I know. I still need to sell a pair of Shape Ups though. Was sooo close today. Why do I keep getting near misses!? As far as I know, I'm the only part timer who still needs to sell his first pair of shape ups. Grrr...

SPORTING NEWS: Haha, England are out of the World Cup, after a 4-1 battering from Germany. I didn't even watch the game, I had more than enough info coming from Facebook. Also, Vettel won the Euro GP for Red Bull with Hamilton and Button taking second and thrid for McLaren. Webber crashed out in spectacular fashion, and Michael 'Legend' Schumacher came 16th. As in, the one who dominated i.e made the sport boring as hell for 6 seasons and then came in after 8 years of retirement expecting to be on top again. Needless to say, I've put him forward for the FRONT Cuntdown ;D

Mo

STOP!

EMERGENCY STOP TIME.

Doesn't really flow as well as Hammer time, but hey, whatcha gonna do.
So yeah, my 6th or 7th driving lesson (I can't remember exactly) has just been and gone. Mucho bueno, mi amigos! My driving today was described by Mr Instructor himself as my best so far. This makes me happy :D I was pleased with my ferpormance too, despite stalling horribly on one roundabout. Twice. I apologise to the person held up behind me, it won't happen again.

Mo

Store Room Loneliness.

Had an English exam this morning, which I think I did alright on. I'd rather not get all confidant and cocky, because it'll just end badly. "I fockin' NAILED it!" Result: E. You see?

Really long shift at work today, 1-8. I spent about 4 of those hours out in the stock room, pricing all the stuff we had in there. My god that was dull. Iain allowed me to listen to the radio through teh interwebz, but the sound from the computer was nothing short of atrocious. Also, Split Infinity Radio wouldn't work (it never does on other computers), so I had to live with Radio 1. Listened 'live' for a bit; Greg James had Katy Perry in. Eventually, I gave up on that, and went for the Rock Show with Danny P Carter. The first song played? 'Crystal Clear' by Young Guns. This made me happy, and also made me realise that the Rock Shows likes opening with YG songs... But then the music went ROARROARTMETAL! so I switched to Zane Lowe. I do love that Kiwi, but as I got further into the stock room, he faded in obscurity :(

With an hour an a half left of my shift, I was relieved of stock pricing duty, mostly because Luke and Tracey had finished their days, the rotters. I was told that Iain hadn't got any sales at all, and that I was to get in there first. I sold 4 pairs, compared to Iain's 1. Not bad for an hour and a half, no? Considering Iain is the manager, too...
I could've made 5 pairs, but one customer couldn't make up their mind. They had their daughter with them, and I recognised her from my tutor. It was actually really nice to see her, and we had a nice brief chat. Her mum was all "I dunno, I think I'll sleep on it... When're you next working?" She said that she wasn't coming back unless I was there. I was flattered, it has to be said. At least it's one sale definitely in the bag.

Mo

Opening Day

So, the store opened today :D Had to get there for 9, so I met up with Luke and we walked over to the outlet. Joy for hardly any buses on Sundays -_- Still, we met Tracey en route; anyone would think we'd planned it. We didn't, it just worked out well.

So we got the store, and was given a lecture on how we should perform blah blah blah and then the store opened. I wasn't due to start work until 12, so I had 2 hours to kill. I couldn't even go home thanks to the awkward buses. Luckily, I'd taken a Top Gear mag with me, so that killed some time. The mint ice cream I bought helped too :D

So 12 o'clock came, and it was my time to shine :D I very very very nearly sold a pair of Shape Up's (a 'stylish' fitness shoe that apparently promotes better health), but then I was reminded they weren't included in our BOGOHP deal. I'll leave that to you to work out. Obviously, I had to relay it back to the customer, and they were all "Oh. Well you've just lost a sale.", stuffed the box back into my hands and stormed out. Bloody people.
However, I did not let this mar my experience. I soldiered on, and by the end of my shift at 4, I'd managed to sell 6 or 7 pairs (I can't remember). Not bad, IMHO.

But yes, that be the summing up of a successful opening day, brought to you by Skechers, Swindon. You should pop round one day, see what we got ;D

Mo

Whew.

It's been a long long week. The other day, I didn't finish work until 11pm. I'd started at 9am. Christ. At least we got Domino's Pizza out of it :D

But after this long week of blood (the boxes have made a mess of my knuckles), sweat and other bodily fluids, Skechers is ready to open tomorrow :D The downside is that I have to be up to get there for 9. On a Sunday. With no buses. Yay for early morning walks... But Luke said he'd meet me, since he lives just up the road. At least I won't be alone.

We desperately needed a change of choons at work the other day, so I grabbed the first CDs I could before leaving the house. They were Kerrang CDs. They were alright, until bands like Machine Head, Gallows and Job For A Cowboy came on. Everyone hated them, including me. So I took more socially acceptable ones today, including (wait for it) Now 53. Yes, Now 53, that is how old school I'm not. I might just donate that to the store...

Gosh, I've spoken far too much about work recently. But it seems I've been living there with overnight stays at my house. Hopefully that'll change...

Mo

Hectic

My my my, what a bloody busy week this has been. Let me break it down for you:

Monday:
Went to my new and first job (congratulate me later ;D) to help get the initial delivery in. Went in at 8, got out just after 9.

Tuesday:
2 and a half hour Media exam in the morning, followed by chasing Nigel, followed by MORE work. We sorted through the first delivery, putting them on shelves and what not AND then got the second delivery in; I was in there from 1 til 9. I'm so glad I'm getting paid for this week.

Wednesday:
Day off from work, but that was due to a 2 hour Communication exam I had this afternoon. I failed.

So yeah, that's this week so far. Back into work tomorrow at 9 to do, well, more of Tuesday's work, I'm assuming. Don't have to get another delivery in though, so I'll have some time to myself. This, I like.

Mo

Enough is Enough

Too many times I've let this fall into disuse; I can imagine that if this blog were a building, it would look as decrepit as the ruins of a North Wales castle. And that isn't a good look.

I know I the number of readers I'll have is zilch, but hopefully, when I blow the dust of this ol' thing and start using it properly, that number will slowly build. That'd be nice :)

Here's to a fresh start.
Mo

A Week Later...

Yeah, not going well, is it?

Sorry guys, I just haven't really had the enthusiasm for this =/ I will do this, honest.

I replaced my old trainers yesterday. About bloody time, tee bee aitch. Wanna see what with? Thought you would :D

How lush are they!? Only cost me £30 too :D I love them too much already.

Not much else to report on this frankly quite boring Sunday, so until next time :D

Mo

The Joys of Adulthood

Oh, wow. Remember way back in early January when I said I was gonna keep up with this? No, neither do I.

But what better day to restart it than on my 18th! That's right, motherbitches! As of today, I'm legal to do anything I damn well want! Well, until I get ID...

So, what have I done on this milestone of a day? Not much, to be honest with you. I had college, and nothing much happened there. I met up with Kayleigh beforehand, and she gave me a slab of Thornton's chocolate (HOH!). We got all excited about Young Guns on the 7th May, despite their appalling choice of venue (The Furnace aka A shithole), and probably did some "Jonny G..." scenarios.
In Blue Banana, I tried a Black Parade jacket on, and Kayleigh hated it. She slagged it off completely, and some complete stranger found it too funny. We made his day, tbqh. And then we made Swin City dude's day, by Kayleigh shoving a can of Mountain Dew in my bag whilst I was dithering. He loved it.

After college, Kayleigh and I trekked to the Outlet because we had cravings for KFC. It was lush, ta. And then we trundled to Claires, where Kayleigh bought herself a fantastic pair of translucent blue wayfarers. They are the epitome of spectacular.

My birthday cake was marvelous. Made by one of Mum's work colleagues, it was a VW Beetle-esque shape, minus the rear windscreen (I know, major design flaw) with 'MARTYN18' on the registration plates. But this is all overshadowed by the colour of the icing: BRITISH. RACING. GREEN. I was in love. I'm still in awe as to how she got that exact colour. I got a fantastic suit jacket, that Adolf-turned-Gok proceeded to give me fashion advice on :S Liz bought me a Cyanide & Happiness book, and Adolf said he knew what C&H was. And that he liked it. Oh dear. Still, I love it, and so should you. You slags.

Mo

It's Been a While...

Merry christmas, happy new years and all that formality shit.

New Years Resolutions:
1. Stop spending so much money
2. Make proper meals for food
3. KEEP UP TO FUCKING DATE WITH THIS THING!

I know I say it all the time, but I mean it when I say I WILL start updating regularly again.
Tonight though? CBA.

Mo