Tuesday, 10 July 2007
In Waiting..
Time is passing rather slowly for me at the moment. Perhaps its because im still suffering from the flu and being grounded indoors, or perhaps its the fact theres nothing productive for me to be doing in these interim weeks. Either way im twiddling my thumbs.
Id like to say that my weekend was productive, but again with the flu, ive had little chance to do anything. Sure I managed to watch a few movies, including the new Die Hard (which was actually the most active Id been...going to the cinema), however nothing to write home about.
So I sit here contemplating the options of my life and where I belong. More than usual that is.
PS: My leaving doo doo was aces. We managed to all fit (well, when I say 'all' most of the work posse were away so it was a smaller affair than usual) into Soho Bar on Greek st which is an underground cavernous place. Some pics are up but nothing too incriminating. Oh and some of us had lunch at the local restaurant. Some more pics there.
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Monday, 25 June 2007
HitBack! The Phoenix
Well its been over a day and ive lost a days sleep and not managed to eat either, but by god was our gig on saturday the canines undercarriage!
23rd of of June saw the london modernist crowd head to a well known stronghold on the scene: The Phoenix. We (the ANAS) managed to secure the venue and book some amazing DJ's to make sure punters were happy music wise. And they were. We had a full dancefloor, with numbers attending touching 3 figures and the bar pretty much running out of beer!
Ill say no more. words cant describe so here are some pics.
23rd of of June saw the london modernist crowd head to a well known stronghold on the scene: The Phoenix. We (the ANAS) managed to secure the venue and book some amazing DJ's to make sure punters were happy music wise. And they were. We had a full dancefloor, with numbers attending touching 3 figures and the bar pretty much running out of beer!
Ill say no more. words cant describe so here are some pics.
Monday, 18 June 2007
Rollercoaster!
Believe it or not i have made numerous attempts to update the blog recently,but in all honesty the motivation just hasnt been there. As im sure you can gather from most of my posts, ive been rather negative about life and making a half assed attempt to cover it over with smoke and mirrors.
But no more! I finally took the initiative to apply for other jobs. As it turns out, an email was sent to me from one of my dearest (you fuckin know who you are!) detailing a job for a very respectable company. So I decide to cry two tears in a bucket, fuck it and apply. That was a couple of weeks ago. The lady in charge of the position called me, we met up informaly (of course im still in a suit and red socks) and talk about the role. Turns out its hard selling, something which i said i wouldnt want to do much of anymore given a choice. Luckily theres another customer service based role going too so in the end I put my name down for that.
Had the interview on friday and was sure i fucked it up. The people in the interview were so deadpan and aloof it was almost like i was in the morgue. Ok not all of my jokes are funny, im the first to admit, but when youre playing to a tough crowd and youre trying really hard to get a response with no success, its time to wonder why. Anyways, receive a call this afternoon from the lady i was talking to originally. She starts in a very soft and calculated way, which leads me to think instantly that ive let another opportunity in my life slip through the digits. She then proceeds to inform me the jobs mine if i want it. Huzzah!!! Of course I say yes and proceed to write out my resignation letter. My last day at JAi Kudo is friday, 29th of June. Plans for the epic night will be up soon.
In other news, my scooter club is putting on a gig this saturday. Well, when i say the club, its jsut really me using the club name..hey i need to use my presidential title somehow, right?
HitBack! at the Phoenix on the 23rd. Something i tried as a distraction from monotony i suppose. Teamed up with the lads i normally do gigs with (Alfie Noakes Appreciation Society) and it should be a corker. all the djs playing for free (big names on the scene, too) no venue hire costs. should be mint. So with only a few days to go im crossing my fingers it will be a blast.
What else has been happening? Err the usual. Riding around, dressing up like a bank manager and dancing like a maniac all fuckin night. Shit. its July already. I swear these months have passed like a fever dream........
But no more! I finally took the initiative to apply for other jobs. As it turns out, an email was sent to me from one of my dearest (you fuckin know who you are!) detailing a job for a very respectable company. So I decide to cry two tears in a bucket, fuck it and apply. That was a couple of weeks ago. The lady in charge of the position called me, we met up informaly (of course im still in a suit and red socks) and talk about the role. Turns out its hard selling, something which i said i wouldnt want to do much of anymore given a choice. Luckily theres another customer service based role going too so in the end I put my name down for that.
Had the interview on friday and was sure i fucked it up. The people in the interview were so deadpan and aloof it was almost like i was in the morgue. Ok not all of my jokes are funny, im the first to admit, but when youre playing to a tough crowd and youre trying really hard to get a response with no success, its time to wonder why. Anyways, receive a call this afternoon from the lady i was talking to originally. She starts in a very soft and calculated way, which leads me to think instantly that ive let another opportunity in my life slip through the digits. She then proceeds to inform me the jobs mine if i want it. Huzzah!!! Of course I say yes and proceed to write out my resignation letter. My last day at JAi Kudo is friday, 29th of June. Plans for the epic night will be up soon.
In other news, my scooter club is putting on a gig this saturday. Well, when i say the club, its jsut really me using the club name..hey i need to use my presidential title somehow, right?
HitBack! at the Phoenix on the 23rd. Something i tried as a distraction from monotony i suppose. Teamed up with the lads i normally do gigs with (Alfie Noakes Appreciation Society) and it should be a corker. all the djs playing for free (big names on the scene, too) no venue hire costs. should be mint. So with only a few days to go im crossing my fingers it will be a blast.
What else has been happening? Err the usual. Riding around, dressing up like a bank manager and dancing like a maniac all fuckin night. Shit. its July already. I swear these months have passed like a fever dream........
Thursday, 7 June 2007
The Winds of Change
Ive ranted at length about the job im in im sure. a fraction off 2 years in the company selling frames and i think the best way to describe my current mood is: Numb. No, it really is a mood. The market is taking a downturn, people left, right and centre are quitting for better things and im left here being the loyal lapdog. For fucks sake im not even lower management yet! So Im thinking about all of the possibilities for the future like a second job to make ends meet in the dead months, selling Rubi (yes its that bad) or just canning the whole thing and pissing off to Australia. Then I receive an email....
Its from a girl whom i used to work with at the hellhole. Shes on a proper london salary doing a similar thing to me and her company want someone to deal with the UK side of operations. Sounds good to me. So after some email banter and a phone call from the woman whos position is up for grabs, we arrange a meet for thursday night. Thats tonight. So im bricking it really. Casual setting, informal meet. Do i wear a suit (which, if you know me is no major thing), or more casual? No, im not worried about what will happen at said meeting, only how I look. After all, its about first impressions, right? Wish me luck.
In other news, sunday saw me again join the fray in the Great London Rideout. Its a classic scooter ride from Regents Park, through Central London and out East to Southend in Essex. What a day. Got lost (nothing new there), met some new friends, saw some old ones, burnt the back of my hands ONLY (think about it..) and ended up in Soho House on the rooftop terrace for supper with most of my scooter club. Surreal is the best word to describe. It comes second only to the experience had earlier in the day, when i was privelidged to see my magician friend of mine pack her suitcase for a business trip (think about that!). Anyways, I didnt take any pics so ill be leaching them from other sites to post up here in time.
Its from a girl whom i used to work with at the hellhole. Shes on a proper london salary doing a similar thing to me and her company want someone to deal with the UK side of operations. Sounds good to me. So after some email banter and a phone call from the woman whos position is up for grabs, we arrange a meet for thursday night. Thats tonight. So im bricking it really. Casual setting, informal meet. Do i wear a suit (which, if you know me is no major thing), or more casual? No, im not worried about what will happen at said meeting, only how I look. After all, its about first impressions, right? Wish me luck.
In other news, sunday saw me again join the fray in the Great London Rideout. Its a classic scooter ride from Regents Park, through Central London and out East to Southend in Essex. What a day. Got lost (nothing new there), met some new friends, saw some old ones, burnt the back of my hands ONLY (think about it..) and ended up in Soho House on the rooftop terrace for supper with most of my scooter club. Surreal is the best word to describe. It comes second only to the experience had earlier in the day, when i was privelidged to see my magician friend of mine pack her suitcase for a business trip (think about that!). Anyways, I didnt take any pics so ill be leaching them from other sites to post up here in time.
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