Inspiration? We shall see!

Yo! Well, I'm working full time, sorting out my Master's degree for next year and having a mini quarter life crisis. ARGH EXISTENTIAL CRISES! O_O But despite all this, I have got a paper accepted for a conference, organised an illustrated talk for next month, and sorted meeting my girlfriend at the airport when she arrives in two weeks :) Productive? Maybe. But I think I can do more. Therefore: I shall! Never let anyone tell you that you have limits. They don't know your potential, they only know the limits of their own. Keep on pushing people's expectations, surprise them, and make them proud to know you. That's my plan. I shall let you know how it goes. peace and love to all! Jxx

Clockwork Radio Gig

Last night. I went to a gig in Rascals Bar, Bangor.

The bar itself is a decent sort of place, airy and larger than it looks from the outside. It used to be a bookshop.

The band playing was Clockwork Radio, a five-piece rock band with enough talent to put Mozart to shame. They don't play modern rock like they always play on the radio, all fringes, tight jeans and dull, repetitive ambient noise.

They make noise. Loud noise with guitars and pedals.

Bloody good music is what they play, with lyrics that have meaning, bass that rattles your lungs, and guitar that melts faces!

I took some photos (awful ones) with my phone (yes, that phone) and I have a shocking admission to make...

I've bought an album. Yes, it's that serious, go and listen to them now, because this kind of rock music is EXACTLY what the world needs to be hearing right now.

Love and hugs y'all!

JJ x

The Month Marches On

This is a sleepy human being you see before you. I need some earlier nights for this work (as my mother keeps reminding me at an annoying frequency).
It's tiring stuff being a railway guard, but it's mainly good fun :)

Apparently...there's now a 20% Value Added Tax on hot baked goods, including pies, pasties, cakes etc. Unless it's hot outside, because then the warmth of the goods will be the same or lower than the ambient temperature...um...ok...

Also, there MAY be a strike by petrol and diesel tanker drivers, so the government cleverly told everyone to panic and stock up on fuel. THe result: no fuel in garages anywhere...yay, well played.

Overall then, a bit of a bad week to be in Britain, because our elected representatives have clearly flipped their lids.

Still, love and hugs yo!

J x

Return of the Jimmy!

Oi oi!

I've got myself a job! I'm a train guard on Snowdon Mountain Railway! Wahey! It's pretty hard work because I work for 7 days without a break before my day off, and as it was my first week I was on for a full 11 days until today. Phew!

Well, I must say that a new show has brought TV back up to a standard I enjoy!

"How God Made the English" is presented by Diarmuid McCulloch, and it's not what you think! It's actually all about how the English haven't been tolerant, religiously upstanding chaps since the ROman age. It's really, really good! He dispells myths, educates and entertains. You guys outside the UK, it might not be available on BBC iPlayer's website, but if you can find it, I recommend it!

On another note, my webcam's still busted and my Photoshop has expired :( No photos for a bit yet :'(

Shazam! Love!

x

Birthday birthday!

It's Robyn's birthday today! :D

I have an ingenious plan to make it last forever! Ishall be sending little surprises to her until she's over here! Then she can have a nice time here with me! Mwahaha!

Also, I start work tomorrow! Real true actual paid with money work! On a steam railway! :D It's long hours and hard work, but I think I'll enjoy it! ^^

Wahey! Good stuff's happening!

I also found out yesterday that I'm descended from the ancient Kings of Gwynedd ^^ Nice!


Lovehugs!

x

Right, enough of this!

Ok. People don't think for themselves anymore. FACT!

I am sick to death of people being sheep with this Uganda video, and as a Welshman, I know a sheep when I see one! For goodness's sake people, do a bit of thinking, read a few articles, and do your homework before you donate to people like this! I'm not saying charities are bad, far from it, but you have to be so careful! This charity in particular is not the best ethically or practically. Take care guys, you might do more harm than good. No information is misinformation, as they say!

Anyway, rant over. I'm tired because I had to ride my motorbike through a hailstorm and it really hurt. Owie :( On the plus side, my bike works after 5 months in storage! Wooo! :D

Jx

Doublet Dabbling

Today it was very rainy, so I decided to spend some time tweaking my 17th Century doublet. People in the know told me that the waist of the doublet needed lifting up, and a stiffened collar putting on it, so that's what I did! Compare the pictures and you'll see the differences. I used brown linen for the outer layer, lined with canvas, and stiffened with some dark green felt I had lying around. Eventually I'll stiffen the front and add another layer of lining. But lazy! XD

Not much else to tell today, except that we found a small bird's skeleton in the garden. I'm tempted to collect it and give the thing to my friend Liz who's a Biologist. She puts bones together with wire and things.

Oh, and I started crocheting a new tuque for my mate Ste the Viking boss man! :D

Luv! x