What is reality???

So I have a dilemma playing out in my life right now.

Take a seat and let me explain. So I have this friend. We are close, I really like her, I know that she doesn't feel the same. That, however is not the problem (I mean it is a problem, just not this one).

Anyway we were chatting about blogs and such and I enquired if she had a blog like I have this one. She said that she did, but it was priviate and only a close friend of hers reads it. I discovered that it was actually a Tumblr account. She showed me a picture and I asked where it was from she said Tumlbr, I had never heard of tumbr before so I was interested in what it was. I did find her tumblr (I know I shouldn't have gone looking, but I wanted to see what it was about).

She has since discovered that I have been looking at her Tumblr. Don't really know what or how she feels about it. I discovered a lot about her, probably some stuff that she wishes that I didn't know - BUT DONT PUT IT ON THE INTERNET THEN! I did discover that there is another bloke in her life, feel pretty pissed off about that, because even thou we were defo not going anywhere, I feel like she had to keep it secret from me (also it is the final nail in the coffin regarding any hope that I thought that we should be together).

Now here is the issue dearest readers. On one hand I feel like I have betrayed her, but on the other I feel that if you put stuff on the internet then SURELY you should expect people to read it. I honestly don't think that you can keep reality and the internet separate without password protecting things. I know that I will probably loose her as a friend over this, but I suppose we have to play the card that we have been dealt with.

I dont advertise the fact that I have this blog too much, but if someone I know reads it then I know that. I don't go putting my deepest, darkest secrets on here. This is the bloody internet after all.

Hmm, rant over.

Moral of the story, you can never stay anonymous forever.

T

Looking forward.

Its Sunday today. Which means that a new week will start tomorrow and for the first time in a while I am looking forward to it.

Job prospects are looking good. Expecting some more developments in the coming week. I am going to see Frank Turner play in Swansea and honestly can't wait. I now know how little 15 year old girls feel when One Direction (or any other generic boy band) come into town. I actually am proper digging Mr. Turner at the moment and its great. I have never felt this connected with music before. Its great!!! And then next weekend some plans are being put into place to make it epic!!!

This last week was pretty cool. I am not going to go on a massive rant about issues that have affected me this week - just some bullet points.

- Obama won, everyone can feel safe again.
- Things do work out in the end.
- Sometime you really have to just go for the moment and not care about the future.
- The BBC actually cannot do anything right at the moment.
- My life would be so much better if I didn't watch I am a celebrity.

'Bout it for now.

Until next time

T

Changing as people.

Howdy one and all,

Todays subject is all about how we change as people in our lives. Its only brief but dont let the deter you. So if you have all got your pens and paper out then I shall begin.

A few recent things have happened to me that have made me reflect on my past. I had a excellent weekend that had just gone. I went to a Tapas party, I played golf and I watched a organised firework display. All things that if you had told me 10 years ago that was how I would be spending a weekend, I probably would have laughed in your face. Then ran off and jumped into the nearest hedge. It just brought home how much we all change over time and don't really notice it. One moment you are watching Red Dwarf season 4 for the first time and the next you are making Gazpachio soup (was amazing BTW) in preparation for a dinner party. I like it, I really do. It is quite exciting to think where will I be in 10 years time (probably a bum on the streets of Bristol who has turned to the bottle).

Here is to the next 10 years - whatever they may bring to each and everyone of us.

T
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Newsflash!

Hey Guys & Girls.

Back again. Just read another blog of a friend of mine about his trip to the Emerald Isle and I thought that I would write another entry. Don't really know where this one is going but hey ho, lets go!

One thing that is really getting on my nerves at the moment is the news. I am talking about the whole Jimmy Saville incident that is flying about at the moment. When I first heard about it I was, of course, appalled about the extent of it. However, as time has gone on it is frustrating me. Now, don't think for one second that I am disrespecting the hundreds of people who have been affected by it. My heart goes out to each and everyone of them, but when something is on every news broadcast on the radio, headlining every paper and the top story on every bulletin you can get too saturated by it all. For instance the death toll in the States as a result of 'Superstorm' Sandy is 80 (and rising), A tanker crashed in Saudi Arabia killing 22 (and that is expected to rise) and injuring 111 people and 20 people were murdered by a gunman in Nigeria. All those stories happened TODAY. Because that Freddie Starr was arrested that has the main bulletin (with the exception of what is going on the states). It just infuriates me that we don't hear the half of what is going on in the world, OUR world.

Moving on from one depressing subject to another. Poppy day is fast approaching and I hold a controversial view about that too. I respect the Poppy campaign but I don't support it. For those who don't know what it is all about. Every year around remembrance sunday the charity of the Royal British Legion sells poppies to raise money for members of the armed forces and their families. This is all well and good (pretty much every charity is, by definition it does good for people in need) however I would like to draw attention to another charity that doesn't get half as much exposure and (in my view) does more good. I am talking about the Peace Pledge Union. They sell white poppies and they support working towards peace in the world. Now I know you are probably thinking "peace loving hippie" but let me put it this way. Surely it will do good if we can stop war all together? I am in no way disrespecting the dead from war and by that I mean all the dead (civillians included).

Yet again, thanks for reading. Please remember that these are just my views. If you don't like them, then don't read this blog in future. We are all individual and that is what makes each and everyone of us beautiful.

Be Wonderful To Each Other.

T
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What Is Life?

So today I was told that I haven't written nearly enough blog posts here. Some people are just never happy, you give them a centimeter, they want a kilometer!

This is a subject that has come to light in the past few days so I thought I would put my thoughts down on here.

When I was a little kid growing up in North Somerset I was under the expectation that I would grow up  and have a family, a nice three bedroom detached house and a stable job. I was happy with that, it wasn't as if it was something that I didn't want or ever see myself not having.

As I have got older (and some might even say wiser) I have realised that this might not be the case. I came back from travelling after 5 months and had a good look at my life. I am 27, I haven't got that family, house or stable job. Am I happy? Of course I am.

If you are not happy with your life then you can do two things. Either change your life so that you are happy or re-consider your outlook. Most people go with the change life routine, and that is fine. I thought I would give the outlook idea a go. Its working.

Now this doesn't mean that I am happy and content in living my life out with no stable job, house or family. These things might come with time, they might not. I refuse to get myself in a depressed mood because I haven't got them or might not have them.

A lot of people say that they 'live life in the moment', but do they really? Do they live life with no solid plans for the future? Do they know where they will be this time next year? Sure some people don't, but I would hazard a guess that most do. I don't. I honestly don't know where I will be this time next year, that excites me (it does scare me a little - I suppose I am not totally care-free yet).

I guess that I am lucky because I do have a very awesome family around me that I know will support me in whatever I choose, mum and dad I can't thank you enough.

I may well be in a stable job in a years time (I hope that I am to be honest), if I am great, where that will be then who knows. I was asked on the phone today if I would consider relocating worldwide for a job. I think that you can all guess what my answer was.

I will leave you with some lyrics that are take from the great Frank Turner song Photosynthesis and kinda all bring it home to me. The first time that I heard these properly was sat on a beach in Cambodia and they really struck a chord with me. At the time I hoped that they would have the same kick that they gave me then when I got back to sunny Wales, after tonight I am pleased to report that they do, enjoy.

Oh maturity's a wrapped up package deal so it seems
And ditching teenage fantasy means ditching all your dreams
All your friends and peers and family solemnly tell you you will
Have to grow up be and adult year be bored and unfulfilled

Oh when no ones yet explained to me exactly what's so great
About slaving 50 years away on something that you hate,
About meekly shuffling down the path of mediocrity
Well if thats your road then take it but it's not the road for me.

T
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Reliving Childhood

So I have just spent the past 2 hours watching theme tunes on youtube from when I was a kid.

I never spent that much time infront of the magic video box when I was you, probably as much as any other normal kid, but there is something about listening to those theme tunes that you knew so well that transports you back in time.

For me it was :

Fireman Sam (and it still makes me chuckle living in the real Pontypandy)
Buck O' Hare (A green rabbit, killing toads in space with a 6 legged duck? How can you resist)
Pinky and the Brain (Quite a adult theme cartoon, not family guy style)
Banaman
Super Ted
Round The Twist
Stop it and Tidy up (which I have now realised is voiced by Terry Wogan)
Thomas The Tank
Postman Pat
JIMBO (only rediscovered that cheeky lil bastard today)
The Hurricanes


I have to say that there are some non kids theme tunes that I honestly think will stand the test of time. Lovejoy is a great example. The antiques roadshow is still in use today but it needs to be heard whilst having a sunday roast in the oven.

My all time, number one, greatest theme song ever is Grandstand. Its amazing. Please, if you ever used to watch Grandstand look it up now, the full length version is a musical masterpeice. So catchy!

Until we meet again.

T

Welcome.

Okay.

So who am I and why am I here?

I am a 27 year old blokie currently living in South Wales. I have just come back from 5 months of travelling and now I am starting to begin the 'second' chapter of my life. I have got the travelling 'bug' out of my system and now it is time to settle down.

Whilst I was travelling I had a blog on the go. I really enjoyed blogging and putting my views of the world out on the web for everyone to see.

This blog is just here for my pure personal enjoyment. I am not expecting everyone to agree with what I write, but it will be my way of 'venting' my opinions and frustrations.

So there were go, thats me in a nutshell.

Thank you for reading and hopefully joining me on this adventure.

T