Well, firstly, I'd like to apologise for not being around lately. I guess I've been hiding away from everybody - Not in a bad way mind you. But after the travelling around like a mad bastard, I've just felt compelled to close the door on the world for a bit and get my breath back. So yes, sorry, but that's how it is at the moment.
I suppose a bunch of stuff has been going on around me physically, but mentally I've not really been doing that much. I've found that playing Oblivion completely sucks your life up, you sit down with every intention of playing for half an hour or so, and the next moment it's half past 2 in the morning and your skin has turned the colour and texture of porridge.
I did have the piratey geekfest which was really good, but a bit of a double edged sword - of which more in a bit. But it was a lot better than I expected, especially seeing as Larry (Who is one of the pair that organise and run the event) couldn't make it down because of some rather nasty medical problems with his wife. So I found myself pushed into his role. Which is pretty hard and moderately stressful, seeing as most of the crew at the event were about first timers and seemed a bit excitable - not good at one of theses events. But, they were fantastic, and did whatever you asked of them without question and really threw themselves into it, even down to the guy that had no problem running around the pitch black woods at 10 at night with no light clad only in a pair of trousers.
Idiot.
But it was a resounding success, and I've been drafted onto the commitee for the organisation of the next one, which is something I am looking forward to - if it wasn't for this damned double edged sword of which I spoke earlier. But, as I said, more of that later. The costumes I made went down well enough that I now have proper commisions, so I'll be able to hone my skills whilst getting paid for my time and making some very cool stuff. And hopefully going some way into setting up some form of home business. I've been asked to go to some other events as apparently my drunken ramblings (And yes, surprise surprise to the people that know me, I got Legendarily drunk) endeared me to a number of people that thought my acting ability was beyond reproach. So that should be good. At the very least, it's a few weekends away being exceedingly childish and stupid.
Which works for me.
But yes, what of this double edged sword of which I spoke? Well, I'm glad you asked me that question, and the answer to it is quite a long and rambling one, so feel free to tune out right now. In fact it's so long and rambling I'll do you the favour of just spoilering it all so you don't have to deal with it if you don't want to.
I suppose a bunch of stuff has been going on around me physically, but mentally I've not really been doing that much. I've found that playing Oblivion completely sucks your life up, you sit down with every intention of playing for half an hour or so, and the next moment it's half past 2 in the morning and your skin has turned the colour and texture of porridge.
I did have the piratey geekfest which was really good, but a bit of a double edged sword - of which more in a bit. But it was a lot better than I expected, especially seeing as Larry (Who is one of the pair that organise and run the event) couldn't make it down because of some rather nasty medical problems with his wife. So I found myself pushed into his role. Which is pretty hard and moderately stressful, seeing as most of the crew at the event were about first timers and seemed a bit excitable - not good at one of theses events. But, they were fantastic, and did whatever you asked of them without question and really threw themselves into it, even down to the guy that had no problem running around the pitch black woods at 10 at night with no light clad only in a pair of trousers.
Idiot.
But it was a resounding success, and I've been drafted onto the commitee for the organisation of the next one, which is something I am looking forward to - if it wasn't for this damned double edged sword of which I spoke earlier. But, as I said, more of that later. The costumes I made went down well enough that I now have proper commisions, so I'll be able to hone my skills whilst getting paid for my time and making some very cool stuff. And hopefully going some way into setting up some form of home business. I've been asked to go to some other events as apparently my drunken ramblings (And yes, surprise surprise to the people that know me, I got Legendarily drunk) endeared me to a number of people that thought my acting ability was beyond reproach. So that should be good. At the very least, it's a few weekends away being exceedingly childish and stupid.
Which works for me.
But yes, what of this double edged sword of which I spoke? Well, I'm glad you asked me that question, and the answer to it is quite a long and rambling one, so feel free to tune out right now. In fact it's so long and rambling I'll do you the favour of just spoilering it all so you don't have to deal with it if you don't want to.
Other than that, I'm doing ok. I promise I'll check in on you guys a bit more, even though I don't have that much to say at the moment.
Oh yes, I'm going to be in London for a weekend at some point within the next month, I'll let you know dates when I can sort out money and stuff, but if anyone wants to meet up for a drink, coffee or what have you, give me a shout and let me know if you'e up for it.
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thequestion:
As a form of music it can be very lively and upbeat, but I think there is always a certain sadness/darkness too it. One day I'll own more than one CD of it and be able to speak with some authority.
thequestion:
How good generally are the rest of the CD swap cds? I'm trusting you to send me ones I'll like. 