I was playing around on facebook earlier when I discovered that Sintonic have found my blog. Okay at first I nearly took a heart attack, mainly through the shock of seeing my blog in other places. But now I'm just really happy.
So a great big massive THANK YOU!!!!! to the guys for spreading this blog around. By doing so it has had so many hits!!
Once again:
Thank you!!!
P.s
I'm a chick and Glaswegians are tall!!
(I'm not small honest...)
Friday, 27 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Doomsday Playlist
Gah!! Panic!! The world's ending!!
Err... No it's not...
So all the non believers were doomed to die on the 21st of May, while only the faithful would be taken up to Heaven. Yeah because Harold Camping wasn't wrong in 1994 either.
Instead all us non believers are doomed on October 21st. Sure. I can't wait until 2013 to laugh about all of this.
But it got me thinking. If - and this is a flipping HUGE if - Harold Camping was actually right - unlikely- I want to be left behind in style.I want to party!! So I spent Saturday coming up with what I call a "Doomsday Playlist."
Sad, I know but it was fun!! Here's just a few songs I came up with that would be suitable for "the end of the world."
Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse
Avenged Sevenfold - And All Things Will End
To End The Rapture
Atreyu - Doomsday
(Made more appropriate for May 21st by the line "seems like doomsday has come early this year")
Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone
Left Behind
Winds Of Plague - Decimate The Weak
Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?
Banned From Heaven
(^ For all us non-believers)
Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
My Apocalypse
Am I Evil? (Another one for all us non-believers)
I Disappear (And leave all my clothes behind!!)
Green Day - Last Night On Earth
I did have more but because it is the Wednesday after I can't remember them all.
Roll on October 21st!!
Err... No it's not...
So all the non believers were doomed to die on the 21st of May, while only the faithful would be taken up to Heaven. Yeah because Harold Camping wasn't wrong in 1994 either.
Instead all us non believers are doomed on October 21st. Sure. I can't wait until 2013 to laugh about all of this.
But it got me thinking. If - and this is a flipping HUGE if - Harold Camping was actually right - unlikely- I want to be left behind in style.I want to party!! So I spent Saturday coming up with what I call a "Doomsday Playlist."
Sad, I know but it was fun!! Here's just a few songs I came up with that would be suitable for "the end of the world."
Arch Enemy - My Apocalypse
Avenged Sevenfold - And All Things Will End
To End The Rapture
Atreyu - Doomsday
(Made more appropriate for May 21st by the line "seems like doomsday has come early this year")
Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone
Left Behind
Winds Of Plague - Decimate The Weak
Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?
Banned From Heaven
(^ For all us non-believers)
Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
My Apocalypse
Am I Evil? (Another one for all us non-believers)
I Disappear (And leave all my clothes behind!!)
Green Day - Last Night On Earth
I did have more but because it is the Wednesday after I can't remember them all.
Roll on October 21st!!
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Dreams, Dreams, Dreams...
My crazy dreams are leaving me slightly sleep deprived (as once I've woken up drenched in sweat and shaking I can't get back to sleep) so I figured I will share them with you. These are just some of the examples of the bizarre dreams I've woken up from.
The Guinea Pig Dream
When I was younger we had two pet guinea pigs called Hazel and Holly. Hazel was a brown and cream coloured guinea pig and Holly was black, white and grey. One night I had this insane dream. It went like this: I wandered throughout the house in the middle of a party. I remember people being there but it only seemed like it was their presence that was there. I ended up in the living room where my dad was eating something in a trifle bowl. When I looked closely I could make out white and black layers with grey fluff (the best way to describe it) on the top. Immediatly I began to panic and scream that my dad was eating Holly (I know, I know). The someone (I don't know who) motioned over to the cage in the corner of the room where both guinea pigs were lying safe and healthy with no bite marks on them.
That dream had me spooked for months and it makes no sense at all.
Them Pink Fluffy Bunnies
I have no idea when this dream took place or even why. At the time we lived in a flat opposite a nursery which had an open grassy area which "led" to the houses behind it. Note: they were no hills in this area. So the dream went like this:
Outside was dark and hovering over the nursery opposite our flat was a brown spaceship. It was huge and was covered in bright green lights that looked radioactive. The spaceship was just there, hovering and below it I could make out thousands of bright pink rabbit ears poking out from behind hills. (If you know the battery adverts which have pink rabbits in them then you get the picture because these rabbits were identical). You may think that it would just be a strange, harmless dream which made no sense. Well stop right there because what happened next was beyond weird. What happened was some random person who I have never seen before in my life walked past the nursery grounds. All of a sudden he was horribly devoured by the thousands of pink rabbits. And then I woke up.
I promise you no drugs/alcohol was consumed before bedtime that night.
This One Takes The Biscut
This dream was recent, but not the most recent dream. These past few months have seen me visiting the doctors a lot more than I want. I'm not going into details about what's wrong with me but it may involve some kind of medication. This dream was one of those that has left me scratching my head in confusion. It went like this: I was at the doctors. I had been told I had to be injected with pure radiation and needed to be kept indoors for 12 weeks. Next thing I was looking out the living room window at the snow. Two young girls were building a snowman using a bucket and spade (why I'll never know). They noticed me staring at them and quickly vanished. Then I noticed smoke coming from the sea. I followed its direction to the site where a German World War Two plane had smashed into a huge boat. People were being rescued in a boat that beeped. The beep sounded familiar... That's when I realised it was my alarm clock.
I'll never know if any of those people actually made it to safety...
I Hate Spiders!!!
I hate spiders with a passion. I have a serious fear of spiders. If fluff on the floor resembles a spider then it's enough to send me into a panic. So dreams which involve spiders are my worst nightmares. And I have had loads. Here are some examples:
- Coming home to discover my bed covered in millions of huge, hairy spiders which my parents won't let me hoover up!!
- Having a "Zebra" spider running loose around the house (it had black and white stripes)
- The legless spider, which was just a round body with two big fangs. I don't know how it moved about but it bit a lot of people.
- The house that had long, hairy, thin spider legs. And was covered in webs.
And the most recent spider dream which was the one that woke me at 4AM and left me looking and acting like a zombie for days. I swear every time I closed my eyes I saw this "spider" which barely resembled a spider but more of an experiment gone wrong. What happened was this:
A new species of spider had been discovered and people were loving it becuase it would bite and kill anyone. It had killed an insane amount of people in my head (something like billions) and was currently trapped in a well. When I looked in the well I saw... Well I saw millions of long, silver spider legs and a flat brown body. Then I saw its head. And I'm not kidding when I say this. It's head was that of a labrador. That's right it had a dogs head. Hanging from its neck was a piece of rope that made a "whoosh" sound when it moved.
And that is what I see and hear on a daily basis. It has me scarred!!!
These dreams are the reason I'm half zombie during the day. I guess I have one hell of an over-reactive immagination. Stay tuned for more. There's bound to be anyway...
The Guinea Pig Dream
When I was younger we had two pet guinea pigs called Hazel and Holly. Hazel was a brown and cream coloured guinea pig and Holly was black, white and grey. One night I had this insane dream. It went like this: I wandered throughout the house in the middle of a party. I remember people being there but it only seemed like it was their presence that was there. I ended up in the living room where my dad was eating something in a trifle bowl. When I looked closely I could make out white and black layers with grey fluff (the best way to describe it) on the top. Immediatly I began to panic and scream that my dad was eating Holly (I know, I know). The someone (I don't know who) motioned over to the cage in the corner of the room where both guinea pigs were lying safe and healthy with no bite marks on them.
That dream had me spooked for months and it makes no sense at all.
Them Pink Fluffy Bunnies
I have no idea when this dream took place or even why. At the time we lived in a flat opposite a nursery which had an open grassy area which "led" to the houses behind it. Note: they were no hills in this area. So the dream went like this:
Outside was dark and hovering over the nursery opposite our flat was a brown spaceship. It was huge and was covered in bright green lights that looked radioactive. The spaceship was just there, hovering and below it I could make out thousands of bright pink rabbit ears poking out from behind hills. (If you know the battery adverts which have pink rabbits in them then you get the picture because these rabbits were identical). You may think that it would just be a strange, harmless dream which made no sense. Well stop right there because what happened next was beyond weird. What happened was some random person who I have never seen before in my life walked past the nursery grounds. All of a sudden he was horribly devoured by the thousands of pink rabbits. And then I woke up.
I promise you no drugs/alcohol was consumed before bedtime that night.
This One Takes The Biscut
This dream was recent, but not the most recent dream. These past few months have seen me visiting the doctors a lot more than I want. I'm not going into details about what's wrong with me but it may involve some kind of medication. This dream was one of those that has left me scratching my head in confusion. It went like this: I was at the doctors. I had been told I had to be injected with pure radiation and needed to be kept indoors for 12 weeks. Next thing I was looking out the living room window at the snow. Two young girls were building a snowman using a bucket and spade (why I'll never know). They noticed me staring at them and quickly vanished. Then I noticed smoke coming from the sea. I followed its direction to the site where a German World War Two plane had smashed into a huge boat. People were being rescued in a boat that beeped. The beep sounded familiar... That's when I realised it was my alarm clock.
I'll never know if any of those people actually made it to safety...
I Hate Spiders!!!
I hate spiders with a passion. I have a serious fear of spiders. If fluff on the floor resembles a spider then it's enough to send me into a panic. So dreams which involve spiders are my worst nightmares. And I have had loads. Here are some examples:
- Coming home to discover my bed covered in millions of huge, hairy spiders which my parents won't let me hoover up!!
- Having a "Zebra" spider running loose around the house (it had black and white stripes)
- The legless spider, which was just a round body with two big fangs. I don't know how it moved about but it bit a lot of people.
- The house that had long, hairy, thin spider legs. And was covered in webs.
And the most recent spider dream which was the one that woke me at 4AM and left me looking and acting like a zombie for days. I swear every time I closed my eyes I saw this "spider" which barely resembled a spider but more of an experiment gone wrong. What happened was this:
A new species of spider had been discovered and people were loving it becuase it would bite and kill anyone. It had killed an insane amount of people in my head (something like billions) and was currently trapped in a well. When I looked in the well I saw... Well I saw millions of long, silver spider legs and a flat brown body. Then I saw its head. And I'm not kidding when I say this. It's head was that of a labrador. That's right it had a dogs head. Hanging from its neck was a piece of rope that made a "whoosh" sound when it moved.
And that is what I see and hear on a daily basis. It has me scarred!!!
These dreams are the reason I'm half zombie during the day. I guess I have one hell of an over-reactive immagination. Stay tuned for more. There's bound to be anyway...
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Ivory Blacks Tuesday 3rd May 2011
It's Thursday and I've been recovering for these past 2 days after seeing The Defiled in Glasgow. And yes I am still sore!!!
So the doors at Ivory Blacks in Glagow opened at 7PM and the first thing they do is stamp your hand to let you in and then they take your tickect. The first thing I noticed was the strange smell. It wasn't weed or alcohol. It was something else. I'm still not sure what. Anyway the second thing I noticed was how small the venue was. It was the smallest venue I have ever been in (and one of the most expensive for buying a can of cola!!).
At the front there is a crowd of people. Beyond them is the stage which is barely visible to me. We take up a spot on the left side next to a barrier. I can just see through a gap between two human giraffes who I end up stuck behind throughout the whole gig. Standing there I notice two other things. One, the venue is very dusty and two they floor is unbeleviably sticky (my shoes are still minging!!)
Moving on and the first band take to the stage. I wasn't expecting three bands so I was surprised when Glasgow band Sintonic take to the stage. The only reason I know that they're from Glasgow is the strong accent their singer has. They are really good and start off the first pit of the night. Enter the first set of bruises as people batter into people - trust me, one of those kids is lucky to be alive after being thrown into a concrete piller! They finish their set with a cover of At The Gates "Slaughter Of The Soul". Now, any band who plays that song is going to win me over.
(Photo of Sintonic, taking from the second row. I had to stand on my tippy toes because I couldn't really see!!)
Sintonic eventually leave the stage and Romeomustdie appear. Instantly the pits start (cue more bruises). They rattle through songs from their debut album such as "15 Minutes Of Shame", "The Survivors Club", "Better Off Dead"and "Let Them Hate" (which they dedicate to the guy up the back who chugged his beer.)
Above the stage is a railing which at one time a curtain must have hung from. But tonight it is used by the bands to swing from. And whenever they do this the crowd goes insane and try to grab whoever is swinging from it.
Romeomustdie are so energetic live. They send the crowd into mad bursts of circle pits and even get a few crowd surfers. They finish up with a song called "Tame."
Not long after The Defiled take to the stage to set up their gear. Cue screams, cheers, chants and the bands keyboardist The A.v.D doing a somersault (I think that's what he did anyway because all I saw were arms, legs, hands and feet).
They vanish off of the stage and the intro to "Land Of Fools" blasts out. Cheers, screams and chants again ring out around the venue. The Defiled return to the stage and rip through the song.
And as this happens I suddenly find myself surrounded by huge blokes. I can see the stage lights but that is all. The two human giraffes in front of me headbang continously which leaves me getting whipped in the face by their long hair. At least the group of giants at my side are acting as a barrier against the insane pit which takes up the entire floor.
They play through more songs taken from their album "Grave Times" such as the albums first single "Call To Arms", "Metropolis" (which at the moment is my favourite song from the album) "Blood Sells" and their soon to be new single "Black Death".
They also tear through songs from the EP "1888" inlcuding "Permanent Reminder" and "1888". Then it is request time. So the crowd ask for "The Resurrectionists" (which is an amazing song!!), "Locked In freedom" and finally "Red Tape" which brings the gig to a close.
But during "Red Tape" the crowd takes the level of insanity to, well, way beyond insanity. The place suddenly explodes with crowd surfers and stage jumpers and The A.v.D swinging on that infamous bar.
After one hour of insanity the gig ends and all I want is fresh air. The gig may not have been the longest I've ever attended, or been held in the biggest venue but it is definitely one of the most insane.
And if you ever want proof of how insane it was, then here:
Or you can just head along and see them for yourself!!
So the doors at Ivory Blacks in Glagow opened at 7PM and the first thing they do is stamp your hand to let you in and then they take your tickect. The first thing I noticed was the strange smell. It wasn't weed or alcohol. It was something else. I'm still not sure what. Anyway the second thing I noticed was how small the venue was. It was the smallest venue I have ever been in (and one of the most expensive for buying a can of cola!!).
At the front there is a crowd of people. Beyond them is the stage which is barely visible to me. We take up a spot on the left side next to a barrier. I can just see through a gap between two human giraffes who I end up stuck behind throughout the whole gig. Standing there I notice two other things. One, the venue is very dusty and two they floor is unbeleviably sticky (my shoes are still minging!!)
Moving on and the first band take to the stage. I wasn't expecting three bands so I was surprised when Glasgow band Sintonic take to the stage. The only reason I know that they're from Glasgow is the strong accent their singer has. They are really good and start off the first pit of the night. Enter the first set of bruises as people batter into people - trust me, one of those kids is lucky to be alive after being thrown into a concrete piller! They finish their set with a cover of At The Gates "Slaughter Of The Soul". Now, any band who plays that song is going to win me over.
Sintonic eventually leave the stage and Romeomustdie appear. Instantly the pits start (cue more bruises). They rattle through songs from their debut album such as "15 Minutes Of Shame", "The Survivors Club", "Better Off Dead"and "Let Them Hate" (which they dedicate to the guy up the back who chugged his beer.)
Above the stage is a railing which at one time a curtain must have hung from. But tonight it is used by the bands to swing from. And whenever they do this the crowd goes insane and try to grab whoever is swinging from it.
Romeomustdie are so energetic live. They send the crowd into mad bursts of circle pits and even get a few crowd surfers. They finish up with a song called "Tame."
Not long after The Defiled take to the stage to set up their gear. Cue screams, cheers, chants and the bands keyboardist The A.v.D doing a somersault (I think that's what he did anyway because all I saw were arms, legs, hands and feet).
They vanish off of the stage and the intro to "Land Of Fools" blasts out. Cheers, screams and chants again ring out around the venue. The Defiled return to the stage and rip through the song.
And as this happens I suddenly find myself surrounded by huge blokes. I can see the stage lights but that is all. The two human giraffes in front of me headbang continously which leaves me getting whipped in the face by their long hair. At least the group of giants at my side are acting as a barrier against the insane pit which takes up the entire floor.
They play through more songs taken from their album "Grave Times" such as the albums first single "Call To Arms", "Metropolis" (which at the moment is my favourite song from the album) "Blood Sells" and their soon to be new single "Black Death".
They also tear through songs from the EP "1888" inlcuding "Permanent Reminder" and "1888". Then it is request time. So the crowd ask for "The Resurrectionists" (which is an amazing song!!), "Locked In freedom" and finally "Red Tape" which brings the gig to a close.
After one hour of insanity the gig ends and all I want is fresh air. The gig may not have been the longest I've ever attended, or been held in the biggest venue but it is definitely one of the most insane.
And if you ever want proof of how insane it was, then here:
Or you can just head along and see them for yourself!!
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Human Hands and Saws Don't Mix
I was watching a T.V. programme called "Bizarre ER" which is on BBC 3. When I say "watching" what I mean is I watched it through a cushion. It's not scary or anything, just really, really gross!! Some of those injuries are enough to make you weep from your sofa. For example, there was the kid with Lego stuffed so far up his nose that he had to go under the knife to get it out. Or the kid who ran down a quarry, fell, landed, sat up and discovered there was a stick poking out the side of his head. Yuck.
But that's not the worst. I didn't need the cushion for those kind of injuries. (Although anything not in the right place, anything not pointing the way it should and anything losing way to much blood means the cushion gets to watch).
The programme also does a special on some poor sod who's had a really horrific accident which has left them somehow alive. Like the guy who's entire face moved 1cm to the other side after he was hit by this huge...um... thingie... which snapped off of a lorry and smacked him on the side of his face. Or the guy who was attacked by thousands of bees and left mentally screwed over by buzzing noises. Or the guy who fell off of his skateboard and hit his head so hard that his skull had to be put in a freezer (his own mothers freezer too) to help it fuse back together and also to help the swelling in his brain go down.
Now these special reports are all acompanied by photographs. Disturbing photographs of strange shaped heads. Disturbing photographs of a guy covered in bees (he was a funny colour as well). Disturbing surgical photographs. Photographs that probably won't come out at family gatherings. Actually they might... Yuck.
But sometimes there are worse injuries than that. For the second week in a row a guy has been wheeled in, looking really pale and groaning with his hand wrapped in a bloodsoaked bandage. Both of these guys were a pretty good age and both were (I think) experienced joiners. So both would hopefully know the dangers of THE ELECTRIC SAW. Both didn't...
It was just horrific and is proof that human hands and saws do not mix. The first guy managed to give his hand one huge hole. Actually it can't be described as a hole; it was just a red spongy mess. He didn't have any fingers!! I can't describe the horror at looking at someones fingers lying on a table in front of their owner who's just staring in complete shock at them. I'll end it there because I'm beginning to feel shuddery again. The guys hand was saved but after a hell of a lot of surgery.
So the second guy enters. His hand and fingers were still attached to the arm. Sort of. On the back of his hand was a huge cut which had folded his skin into his tendons which ment his hand was useless. The surgeons did a great job at making it look more like a hand again but he'd lost a lot of its use.
So the lesson here is:
- Don't screw around with electric saws!!! The inside of your hand is red and squidgy and gross, no-one really wants to see it. And sometimes fingers can't be sewen back on..
Actually I do not know why I attempt to watch that programme.
*Hold onto your panties people!! Next Tuesday (May 3rd) I'm going to see The Defiled at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow. Expect a blog around next Thursday or the Tuesday after!!! Just so you know I am sooo excited for this!!*
But that's not the worst. I didn't need the cushion for those kind of injuries. (Although anything not in the right place, anything not pointing the way it should and anything losing way to much blood means the cushion gets to watch).
The programme also does a special on some poor sod who's had a really horrific accident which has left them somehow alive. Like the guy who's entire face moved 1cm to the other side after he was hit by this huge...um... thingie... which snapped off of a lorry and smacked him on the side of his face. Or the guy who was attacked by thousands of bees and left mentally screwed over by buzzing noises. Or the guy who fell off of his skateboard and hit his head so hard that his skull had to be put in a freezer (his own mothers freezer too) to help it fuse back together and also to help the swelling in his brain go down.
Now these special reports are all acompanied by photographs. Disturbing photographs of strange shaped heads. Disturbing photographs of a guy covered in bees (he was a funny colour as well). Disturbing surgical photographs. Photographs that probably won't come out at family gatherings. Actually they might... Yuck.
But sometimes there are worse injuries than that. For the second week in a row a guy has been wheeled in, looking really pale and groaning with his hand wrapped in a bloodsoaked bandage. Both of these guys were a pretty good age and both were (I think) experienced joiners. So both would hopefully know the dangers of THE ELECTRIC SAW. Both didn't...
It was just horrific and is proof that human hands and saws do not mix. The first guy managed to give his hand one huge hole. Actually it can't be described as a hole; it was just a red spongy mess. He didn't have any fingers!! I can't describe the horror at looking at someones fingers lying on a table in front of their owner who's just staring in complete shock at them. I'll end it there because I'm beginning to feel shuddery again. The guys hand was saved but after a hell of a lot of surgery.
So the second guy enters. His hand and fingers were still attached to the arm. Sort of. On the back of his hand was a huge cut which had folded his skin into his tendons which ment his hand was useless. The surgeons did a great job at making it look more like a hand again but he'd lost a lot of its use.
So the lesson here is:
- Don't screw around with electric saws!!! The inside of your hand is red and squidgy and gross, no-one really wants to see it. And sometimes fingers can't be sewen back on..
Actually I do not know why I attempt to watch that programme.
*Hold onto your panties people!! Next Tuesday (May 3rd) I'm going to see The Defiled at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow. Expect a blog around next Thursday or the Tuesday after!!! Just so you know I am sooo excited for this!!*
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Supermarket Fun!!
Dear customers/staff of Sainsbury, ASDA, Morrisons and other big supermarket chains,
I love screwing with your heads and, in a way, you brought it on yourselves. Whenever I entered these shops with my dad you all just glared at us as if we were not father and daughter but rather boyfriend and girlfriend. (EWWW!!) You don't do that when I'm in with my mum. So now that I am sick of your glaring and dirty looks and possible muttered comments, I have decided to get revenge. It might make us look worse but laughing at you is the best thing ever.
Let me explain my plan:
1. Walk into supermarket with dad and younger sister (the 2 year old sister works the best)
2. Find a busyish aisle
3. Get sister to "yell on daddy, sweetie"
4. Yell "darling" or "sweetie" if he gets to far away therefore getting more of your attention.
5. Catch your eye, smile innocently and then yell "Hey dad wait on us!!" and watch you turn beetroot as you realise how warped your mind really is.
If the 2 year old isn't available then all I do is run around after dad yelling "darling!" "Sweetie" or I occasionally link arms with him (in a busy aisle) Wait until I have your attention and then whisper loudly enough for you to hear; "dad that person is watching us... *in a high pitched voice while rolling eyes* Creepy...."
So hahahahaha! I am screwing with your minds because you all have a mind that belongs in a gutter you filthy pervs!!
Sincerely
Me.
*Sticks tongue out at you*
I love screwing with your heads and, in a way, you brought it on yourselves. Whenever I entered these shops with my dad you all just glared at us as if we were not father and daughter but rather boyfriend and girlfriend. (EWWW!!) You don't do that when I'm in with my mum. So now that I am sick of your glaring and dirty looks and possible muttered comments, I have decided to get revenge. It might make us look worse but laughing at you is the best thing ever.
Let me explain my plan:
1. Walk into supermarket with dad and younger sister (the 2 year old sister works the best)
2. Find a busyish aisle
3. Get sister to "yell on daddy, sweetie"
4. Yell "darling" or "sweetie" if he gets to far away therefore getting more of your attention.
5. Catch your eye, smile innocently and then yell "Hey dad wait on us!!" and watch you turn beetroot as you realise how warped your mind really is.
If the 2 year old isn't available then all I do is run around after dad yelling "darling!" "Sweetie" or I occasionally link arms with him (in a busy aisle) Wait until I have your attention and then whisper loudly enough for you to hear; "dad that person is watching us... *in a high pitched voice while rolling eyes* Creepy...."
So hahahahaha! I am screwing with your minds because you all have a mind that belongs in a gutter you filthy pervs!!
Sincerely
Me.
*Sticks tongue out at you*
Saturday, 16 April 2011
UPDATE!!
Hello, I just want to update you all on two of my previous posts.
The first is an update on my wonderful sister who has been busy keeping everyone entertained with her "moments" (see "It's Like You Need To Pee-Pee But You Don't Need To Pee-Pee" and "My Sister Vs Me At The Doctors").
Anyways, recently this happened:
My sister, my mum and myself were sitting in front of the T.V one night. I was flicking through the channels when I discovered we had a channel called "God Channel" (and that's just one of many religion based channels). For a laugh I said;
"Oh this is making me become religious."
My sister replied with;
"I'd rather be a nun than religious."
After several minutes of complete confusion and explaining to my sister what a nun actually was, she said;
"Oh I thought nuns were the church cleaners!"
Honestly...
Moving on. The second update is the result of a slightly painful procedure. It is tattoo number 10 (- see "I Am A Walking Piece Of Paper!! Draw On Me!!")
And here it is!!
Okay it's raised, red and there is some bruising starting to form at the top. Let me tell you it hurt more than getting my foot done but only because it's on a sensitive area. This tattoo is again based on song lyrics (see the pattern here? It's my fifth music related tattoo.) It is actually lyrics from "Jesus Of Suburbia" by Green Day and is taken from Part 4 of the song which is called "Dearly Beloved." It is the last two lines of the song, my favourite lines, and it goes like this:
"Nobody's perfect and I stand accused. For lack of a better word and that's my best excuse."
Despite the pain I do like it a lot and I think it (sort of) gives a reason (or excuse haha!!) to the other tattoo (the chorus to "Surfacing") which is just next to it. No-one is perfect!!
The first is an update on my wonderful sister who has been busy keeping everyone entertained with her "moments" (see "It's Like You Need To Pee-Pee But You Don't Need To Pee-Pee" and "My Sister Vs Me At The Doctors").
Anyways, recently this happened:
My sister, my mum and myself were sitting in front of the T.V one night. I was flicking through the channels when I discovered we had a channel called "God Channel" (and that's just one of many religion based channels). For a laugh I said;
"Oh this is making me become religious."
My sister replied with;
"I'd rather be a nun than religious."
After several minutes of complete confusion and explaining to my sister what a nun actually was, she said;
"Oh I thought nuns were the church cleaners!"
Honestly...
Moving on. The second update is the result of a slightly painful procedure. It is tattoo number 10 (- see "I Am A Walking Piece Of Paper!! Draw On Me!!")
And here it is!!
Okay it's raised, red and there is some bruising starting to form at the top. Let me tell you it hurt more than getting my foot done but only because it's on a sensitive area. This tattoo is again based on song lyrics (see the pattern here? It's my fifth music related tattoo.) It is actually lyrics from "Jesus Of Suburbia" by Green Day and is taken from Part 4 of the song which is called "Dearly Beloved." It is the last two lines of the song, my favourite lines, and it goes like this:
"Nobody's perfect and I stand accused. For lack of a better word and that's my best excuse."
Despite the pain I do like it a lot and I think it (sort of) gives a reason (or excuse haha!!) to the other tattoo (the chorus to "Surfacing") which is just next to it. No-one is perfect!!
Sunday, 10 April 2011
2012 Is NOT The End Of The World
I'm so sick of people freaking out about the world "ending" in 2012. These are the people who enjoy making up "likes" on Facebook while making up some sort of ritual to try and save themselves. Perhaps they sacrifice their first born to the dark lord in return for immortality.
Anyway there is no need to panic because here is proof that the world will not end in 2012.
That is a tin of tuna. It expires in 2015 - 3 years after 2012.
See? No need for panic.
Anyway there is no need to panic because here is proof that the world will not end in 2012.
That is a tin of tuna. It expires in 2015 - 3 years after 2012.
See? No need for panic.
Thursday, 31 March 2011
My Sister Vs Me At The Doctors
Remember the story I put up about my sister and her blonde moments? Well I thought I'd add to it by extending the incident she had at the doctors.
Today I got my blood taken for the first time. It was basically this:
I got asked a bunch of questions and then I was asked to roll my sleeve up. I know this is probably a bit biased in my favour because I'm used to having needles scratched onto my skin (I have 9 tattoos and 7 ear piercings. I also had my nose and eyebrow pierced a long time ago. My sister only has 2 ear piercings). Anyway the doctor stuck the needle in my arm and I barely blinked. All I felt was a tightness in my arm, although now it feels like I have been punched in the arm.
But I didn't make a fuss or anything...
Unlike my sister who was pinned down, blackmailed and restrained just to draw a little bit of blood from her arm. I wasn't there at the time but I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall at the time just to watch because she is quite stubborn when she doesn't want something done to her. However she did embarass my mum.
And one of the strangest things to have happened to me in the doctos surgery was this:
Me watching my blood fill up the vials: "Bet that was easier than getting blood out of my sister."
Doc: "Your sister? Who's that?"
*At this piont I said her name but we'll keep her anonymous because I know she probably at some point in her life will read this and then I will "mysteriously vanish"*
Doc: Ahhh yes I remember her. We had to pin her..."
Yeah I actually joked about my sister. With my doctor. While he was stealing my blood. During a serious appointment.
And I'll leave it at that. Although I won't because I'm basically stalking my sister, just waiting for her next blonde moment.
Today I got my blood taken for the first time. It was basically this:
I got asked a bunch of questions and then I was asked to roll my sleeve up. I know this is probably a bit biased in my favour because I'm used to having needles scratched onto my skin (I have 9 tattoos and 7 ear piercings. I also had my nose and eyebrow pierced a long time ago. My sister only has 2 ear piercings). Anyway the doctor stuck the needle in my arm and I barely blinked. All I felt was a tightness in my arm, although now it feels like I have been punched in the arm.
But I didn't make a fuss or anything...
Unlike my sister who was pinned down, blackmailed and restrained just to draw a little bit of blood from her arm. I wasn't there at the time but I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall at the time just to watch because she is quite stubborn when she doesn't want something done to her. However she did embarass my mum.
And one of the strangest things to have happened to me in the doctos surgery was this:
Me watching my blood fill up the vials: "Bet that was easier than getting blood out of my sister."
Doc: "Your sister? Who's that?"
*At this piont I said her name but we'll keep her anonymous because I know she probably at some point in her life will read this and then I will "mysteriously vanish"*
Doc: Ahhh yes I remember her. We had to pin her..."
Yeah I actually joked about my sister. With my doctor. While he was stealing my blood. During a serious appointment.
And I'll leave it at that. Although I won't because I'm basically stalking my sister, just waiting for her next blonde moment.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Alcohol - Good Or Bad?
Is alcohol a good or a bad thing?
No I'm not going to take this seriously. But for me, being completely wasted is very bad and I really hate vomiting the contents of my stomach up. I'm also a complete embarrassment...
But that bit before getting really drunk, the part that makes me chatty is really good because I'm confident and more social and that is a good thing as I get on with everyone, regardless of who they are.
The downside; I get sleepy.
What I'm really wanting to say is when your the sober person and there's a wasted person nearby, alcohol becomes awesome.
For example...
"Alcohol is awesome."
No I'm not going to take this seriously. But for me, being completely wasted is very bad and I really hate vomiting the contents of my stomach up. I'm also a complete embarrassment...
But that bit before getting really drunk, the part that makes me chatty is really good because I'm confident and more social and that is a good thing as I get on with everyone, regardless of who they are.
The downside; I get sleepy.
What I'm really wanting to say is when your the sober person and there's a wasted person nearby, alcohol becomes awesome.
For example...
"Alcohol is awesome."
Thursday, 24 March 2011
One Of The Many Ways To Help Cure Boredom On The Computer
We've all had that moment when we're sitting at the computer or laptop and suddenly we're struck with total boredom. It's that feeling when you have nothing else to do but refresh your Facebook or Twitter page. So instead here's one way of curing computer boredom without being naughty (keep it clean people)
Note: It does involve music...
Well upcoming/new bands that I've discovered through my computer and here are three bands that have really stood out for me.
THE DEFILED
Why You Should Check Them Out:
They have fast become one of my favourite bands. They supported Murderdolls in February through the UK and are about to hit the road again in May headlining their own "13 - Lucky For Some" tour. Their debut album "Grave Times" was released on February 14th (I now have it and it is awesome!!) and it was also released with Metal Hammer.
They Sound Like...:
They sound like a mix of Devildriver and Bullet For My Valentine (with much bigger balls). So straight up metal.
Who Are They??
They are a London based band consisting of:
Stitch D - Lead Vocals and Guitar
The A.v.D - Programming, Keys and Backing Vocals
Curse - Guitar
J.C - Drums
Vincent Hyde - Bass
Check Out:
If you're going to listen to them, then check out "The Resurrectionists" which was the first song I heard. Trust me it is damn good.
Or you can listen to "Call To Arms" their most recent single.
Their EP is well worth a listen as is their debut because it is just awesome. (I'm not biased - honest)
ACEY SLADE & THE DARK PARTY
Why You Should Check Them Out:
For those who might not know, Acey Slade is mostly known for playing lead guitar for Murderdolls back in 2002. He has also played stints in Dope, Wednesday 13 and fronted Trashlight Vision. I discovered this band through Spotify and became hooked pretty quickly. They toured the UK last September and released their debut album "Dark Party" in 2010.
They Sound Like...:
Well they remind me of The Cult (actually they covered "She Sells Sanctuary"). Their sound is a mix of goth/punk rock mixed with electro. And it is very catchy.
Who Are They??
They are based in New York and consist of:
Acey Slade - Vocals and Guitar
Andee - Guitar
Matt Kepler - Drums
PerC - Bass and Keyboards.
Check Out:
I'd advise you listen to "She Brings Down The Moon" before you watch the video because it is a slightly strange video. The song is very good though. I'd also recommend you check out "Sugarcum" and their version of "She Sells Sanctuary" which is really good.
ROMEOMUSTDIE
Why You Should Check Them Out:
I only found out about these guys because they are supporting The Defiled in May so I thought I'd check them out. I'm glad I did because they are really good. Their debut album "Hardships In Season" was recently released with Metal Hammer. They also have upcoming shows in April before hitting the road with The Defiled.
They Sound Like...:
RomeoMustDie have a similar sound to The Defiled but it has less of a Devildriver feel and more of a Hatebreed feel. Again I'll compare their sound to BFMV with balls (and I am a BFMV fan!!) So they are a mixture of thrash metal and hardcore.
Who Are They??
They are as UK based band and consist of:
Adam Frakes-Sime - Vocals
Paul Fletcher - Guitar
Aaron Darling - Guitar
Ben Frost - Bass
Will Romain - Drums
Check Out:
I'd advise you to listen to "Let Them Hate" because it is an epic tune and I am currently listening to it as I write this. For the fourth time in a row...
So for those suffering from computer boredom, then here's a few new bands who should impress many of you.
Note: It does involve music...
Well upcoming/new bands that I've discovered through my computer and here are three bands that have really stood out for me.
THE DEFILED
Why You Should Check Them Out:
They have fast become one of my favourite bands. They supported Murderdolls in February through the UK and are about to hit the road again in May headlining their own "13 - Lucky For Some" tour. Their debut album "Grave Times" was released on February 14th (I now have it and it is awesome!!) and it was also released with Metal Hammer.
They Sound Like...:
They sound like a mix of Devildriver and Bullet For My Valentine (with much bigger balls). So straight up metal.
Who Are They??
They are a London based band consisting of:
Stitch D - Lead Vocals and Guitar
The A.v.D - Programming, Keys and Backing Vocals
Curse - Guitar
J.C - Drums
Vincent Hyde - Bass
Check Out:
If you're going to listen to them, then check out "The Resurrectionists" which was the first song I heard. Trust me it is damn good.
Or you can listen to "Call To Arms" their most recent single.
Their EP is well worth a listen as is their debut because it is just awesome. (I'm not biased - honest)
ACEY SLADE & THE DARK PARTY
Why You Should Check Them Out:
For those who might not know, Acey Slade is mostly known for playing lead guitar for Murderdolls back in 2002. He has also played stints in Dope, Wednesday 13 and fronted Trashlight Vision. I discovered this band through Spotify and became hooked pretty quickly. They toured the UK last September and released their debut album "Dark Party" in 2010.
They Sound Like...:
Well they remind me of The Cult (actually they covered "She Sells Sanctuary"). Their sound is a mix of goth/punk rock mixed with electro. And it is very catchy.
Who Are They??
They are based in New York and consist of:
Acey Slade - Vocals and Guitar
Andee - Guitar
Matt Kepler - Drums
PerC - Bass and Keyboards.
Check Out:
I'd advise you listen to "She Brings Down The Moon" before you watch the video because it is a slightly strange video. The song is very good though. I'd also recommend you check out "Sugarcum" and their version of "She Sells Sanctuary" which is really good.
ROMEOMUSTDIE
Why You Should Check Them Out:
I only found out about these guys because they are supporting The Defiled in May so I thought I'd check them out. I'm glad I did because they are really good. Their debut album "Hardships In Season" was recently released with Metal Hammer. They also have upcoming shows in April before hitting the road with The Defiled.
They Sound Like...:
RomeoMustDie have a similar sound to The Defiled but it has less of a Devildriver feel and more of a Hatebreed feel. Again I'll compare their sound to BFMV with balls (and I am a BFMV fan!!) So they are a mixture of thrash metal and hardcore.
Who Are They??
They are as UK based band and consist of:
Adam Frakes-Sime - Vocals
Paul Fletcher - Guitar
Aaron Darling - Guitar
Ben Frost - Bass
Will Romain - Drums
Check Out:
I'd advise you to listen to "Let Them Hate" because it is an epic tune and I am currently listening to it as I write this. For the fourth time in a row...
So for those suffering from computer boredom, then here's a few new bands who should impress many of you.
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
"It's Like You Need To Pee-Pee, But You Don't Need To Pee-Pee"
My family is strange. That's a statement which just leaks out truth.
There's 10 of us (yes I know) and sometimes we argue like Hell and cannot stand each other. But in general we all get along (I'm talking kids here). Out of all the kids, there is one who will make you laugh so much. What's even funnier is she doesn't mean most of what she says or does. For example:
"Birds don't have eyes."
I think that's why she ran away from the bird in the bush. Not that she thought it was some insane rapist/killer after her.
And:
"I have leukaemia."
"Don't you mean ANAEMIA?"
That happened after a doctors trip which involved a blood test which in turn involved pinning her down and blackmailing her.
She doesn't have anaemia.
And why she'll never be a doctor:
"I don't have an appendix."
"Yes, you do, everyone does."
"Well I don't."
"You know what an appendix is, don't you?"
"Erm...."
Of course she didn't, she thought it was something only guys had.
She's there to make life a hell of a lot funnier. She has done so much more but I won't go into detail because she's going to hunt me down for this as it is.
The other child who is heading the same way as the above example is 4 years old. Recently she scared a little boy off who was pointing out flaws with the 2 year old sister.
It went like this:
"Mummy that girl looks like a boy... Look mummy, her hair is weird. She looks so weird... Mummy"
*Enter my four year old sister who walked right up to him, glared and yelled...*
"OI!!"
The child may have cried , we'll never know because my mum dragged her off before she hit him.
What does this have to do with the title? Well, the other day we were driving to my grandma's house. To get there we drive down a hill which has one of those dips that used to make me spew instantly in the car. The ones that lets your stomach chill with your brain for a few seconds. Anyway, the 4 year old and the 2 year old were sitting in the back of the car, we went down that hill and all my mum and I heard from the mouth of the four year old was:
"It's like you need to pee-pee, but you don't need to pee-pee!!"
Like I said my family is strange. But they make days seem a lot more fun!!
Actually what I wanted to do was repeat the story 'cause I haven't stopped laughing since we drove down that hill!!
There's 10 of us (yes I know) and sometimes we argue like Hell and cannot stand each other. But in general we all get along (I'm talking kids here). Out of all the kids, there is one who will make you laugh so much. What's even funnier is she doesn't mean most of what she says or does. For example:
"Birds don't have eyes."
I think that's why she ran away from the bird in the bush. Not that she thought it was some insane rapist/killer after her.
And:
"I have leukaemia."
"Don't you mean ANAEMIA?"
That happened after a doctors trip which involved a blood test which in turn involved pinning her down and blackmailing her.
She doesn't have anaemia.
And why she'll never be a doctor:
"I don't have an appendix."
"Yes, you do, everyone does."
"Well I don't."
"You know what an appendix is, don't you?"
"Erm...."
Of course she didn't, she thought it was something only guys had.
She's there to make life a hell of a lot funnier. She has done so much more but I won't go into detail because she's going to hunt me down for this as it is.
The other child who is heading the same way as the above example is 4 years old. Recently she scared a little boy off who was pointing out flaws with the 2 year old sister.
It went like this:
"Mummy that girl looks like a boy... Look mummy, her hair is weird. She looks so weird... Mummy"
*Enter my four year old sister who walked right up to him, glared and yelled...*
"OI!!"
The child may have cried , we'll never know because my mum dragged her off before she hit him.
What does this have to do with the title? Well, the other day we were driving to my grandma's house. To get there we drive down a hill which has one of those dips that used to make me spew instantly in the car. The ones that lets your stomach chill with your brain for a few seconds. Anyway, the 4 year old and the 2 year old were sitting in the back of the car, we went down that hill and all my mum and I heard from the mouth of the four year old was:
"It's like you need to pee-pee, but you don't need to pee-pee!!"
Like I said my family is strange. But they make days seem a lot more fun!!
Actually what I wanted to do was repeat the story 'cause I haven't stopped laughing since we drove down that hill!!
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Japan
I just want to say that ever since I saw the news footage of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11th I've been keeping up to date every day since; whether I'm watching the news or reading numerous sources from Twitter or Facebook.
But by doing this I realised something. Mainly through Twitter I've discovered how useful the internet actually is for quickly spreading information around. Okay, so some of it isn't actually true (for example the numerous rumours of the deaths of many Japanese celebs) but the majority of it is factual and follows many links to news pages (like CNN, BBC News and all the others).
Through Twitter people were also able to contact their loved ones who were affected by the disasters and show their love and support for Japan and send links for donations.
Google has a small link at the bottom of its page which has proved useful for donating and finding people. It also has a direct link into a Twitter feed. The only downside to Google is when you type in "Japan" the third most searched is just disgusting and shows that many people really need to get a grip.
See what I mean about how useful the internet (or just Twitter) is?
I just want to finish by saying my thoughts are with the people of Japan. RIP to all those who tragically died when the disasters struck.
But by doing this I realised something. Mainly through Twitter I've discovered how useful the internet actually is for quickly spreading information around. Okay, so some of it isn't actually true (for example the numerous rumours of the deaths of many Japanese celebs) but the majority of it is factual and follows many links to news pages (like CNN, BBC News and all the others).
Through Twitter people were also able to contact their loved ones who were affected by the disasters and show their love and support for Japan and send links for donations.
Google has a small link at the bottom of its page which has proved useful for donating and finding people. It also has a direct link into a Twitter feed. The only downside to Google is when you type in "Japan" the third most searched is just disgusting and shows that many people really need to get a grip.
See what I mean about how useful the internet (or just Twitter) is?
I just want to finish by saying my thoughts are with the people of Japan. RIP to all those who tragically died when the disasters struck.
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Kinder Eggs Are So Depressing...
Kinder Eggs are milk and white chocolate eggs. They are a stable part of a kid's childhood and diet. All children love chocolate, that's no secret. So, here's what a Kinder Egg looks like once opened...
There it is in all its glory. An egg made of milk and white chocolate. If you don't find that impressive then you should see what is in the middle of that egg of chocolate glory...
A little yellow capsule rests inside a Kinder Egg. And if your child isn't already bouncing off the walls after cramming chocolate down their throats, then when you hand them this little capsule they will be. For once they have opened the capsule (or get you to open it because those things are damn hard to open) then inside is a "toy"
My little sisters recieved this:
And this:
The one directly above was easy to "build" for her as all I had to do was blow it up, like a Chinese lantern. The downside of that "toy" was less than five minutes later she was in tears because it has deflated and she had managed to rip it beyond repair.
The other "toy" required me to build it. Now, I'm no expert in joinery, in fact I do my best to keep away from anything that resembles a hammer, saw or screwdriver because I know I'll end up in hospital with some horrific injury.
Anyway I built it for her. It took me roughly half an hour by following the instructions. In the end I became so frustrated that I handed it to someone else. That and I couldn't take her whining about wanting her "doy".
Here's what it looked like built up:
Three minutes later we were back at square one.
How depressing can they be? Your child gets to stuff their face with chocolate which keeps them quiet until they are done. They also get a free toy which will also keep them quiet for a while.
But the downside of this is; chocolate will make your child hyper (trust me a chocolate and coca-cola combination fed to my sister is like setting a bull off in a china shop), therefore they'll probably destroy your house.
Another downside of a Kinder Egg is that the "toy" will test your paitence and your ability to clip microscopic pieces together. This "toy" will then break in less than an hour. If it doesn't then chances are the dog will eat it, you will stand on it whilst barefoot or it will be hoovered up. Your child will not even miss it.
But the most depressing thing about a Kinder Egg was watching your friends/siblings recieve a "cool toy" while you get a crappy jigsaw!!
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
The Thrills!!
I've only been to Alton Towers twice and both times I went with the school I attended. I left in 2010 but that hasn't stopped me asking if they would let me go back with them. They won't. Anyway I've decided to show you why I love the rides at this place so much, and why I would give my right arm to go back there.
First of all the rides. Well that is the reason people go to this place afterall. So the top rides you should not miss are:
Nemesis!!
Nemesis is located in the Forbidden Valley. I took a ride on it the second time I went to Alton Towers. It happened to be a sweltering hot day and being Scottish means I'm not exactly used to the glorious sunshine. The queue for that ride also happened to be a 2 and a half hour wait. Trust me on a hot day like then, standing at the loop (pictured above) is the best place to be for when the ride passes you, the backdraft is just bliss. Anyway Nemesis is an inverted roller coaster and it opened in 1994. It is one of the parks most popular rides and has claimed worldwide fame. Nemesis tells the story of a 2 million year old creature and the roller coaster itself is the actual creature, complete with rivers of blood red water which you sail over. As you enter the roller coaster you are greeted by the monster. Sometimes it speaks to you and sinister music plays as you take your seat. The harnesses come down and you take off. The ride pulls a max G-Force of 4.0, with speeds reaching 40 MPH. For me I only remember seeing the ground (and sky when we went around the loop) as my head was thrust downwards the entire time; no matter what I did I couldn't lift it. Either way, a 2 and a half hour queue was worth the quick thrill.
Air!!
Air is one of my favourite rides. It opened in 2002 in the Forbidden Valley. It's a fun, thrilling ride and it makes you feel like your flying. The entrance to the ride is based around an airport, where you can leave whatever bag you are carrying and there are terminals. But that's not the interesting part of the ride. Oh no. As soon as those harnesses clamp you in, the ride tips and your staring at the concrete ground. And off it goes. It creaks slowly upwards and your lying their (holding tightly) watching concrete, grass and rocks pass below you. All your thinking is that you hope nothing goes wrong, or your going down for a fatal faceplant. But once that fear vanishes you fly along the rollercoaster, reaching speeds of 46MPH and a G-Force of 3.5.
Submission!!
Submission is in the X-Sector at Alton Towers. I've only been on this ride once. It's fun but the name really says it all. It throws you upside down and instantly you can feel the blood drain from your feet and race to your head. It's painful. When you get off your dizzy. And your head throbs. Your feet also feel empty.
Th13teen!!
This quickly became another of my favourites. I knew to expect the drop in compete darkness and that is what I was excited for. This ride is in the Dark Forest and it's a lengthy walk to its entrance. But that's okay the spooky decorations that litter the forest will keep you occupied while you wait. Once inside you have to walk up and down stairs (sometimes in the dark so you have to be careful not to fall into the person in front of you). The walls are covered with writing and a fence surrounds you. Once on the ride you take off and head towards the first drop, which is a 60 foot drop. You reach speeds of 41MPH. That's not the exciting part. At the end the ride stops in a dark room. There's a flash, you drop 2 feet. There's a pause. Another flash. The track then freefalls 5 meters and throws you backwards up the track where you come to rest in front of 2 statues. That drop leaves you will such an adrenline rush, it's like being high.
Oblivion!!
The daddy of all rides. The best ride at Alton Towers. No matter how scared you might be, Oblivion is worth the ride. Located in the X-Sector, it opened in 1998. The ride has maximum speeds of 68MPH and is the third fastest ride in the UK. As you enter the ride you are greeted by television screens where "The Lord Of Darkness" is seen telling you the ride is safe and there's nothing to fear. Does this relax you? Well, he then turns into his alter-ego "The Lord Of Light" who warns you of your death if you choose to ride. At the top of the ride, you board. Your harnessed in (and this is something your glad for). If you're like me then you hold on tight as soon as you can. By this point (my third time riding it) I had butterflies in my stomach. The first time I rode it I was visibly shaking. Anyway, this ride is cruel torture as it very slowly takes you up to the top and slightly over the edge. The it stops. Your hanging at the edge of Oblivion's 150 foot drop. Below you is a black hole. It feels like your suspended there for hours. Then suddenly it jerks and you plummate downwards. The feeling of weightlessness is just amazing, I get a kick out of this ride! When you get off you'll be shaking. Adrenline will be pumping through your veins. And I gaurantee you'll go back for more.
Rita!!
The speed queen. Located in the Dark Forest and reaches speeds of over 62MPH. I've never ridden in and I really want to. The only doubt I have is that each time I've been to Alton Towers Rita has broken down. Is that a sign? I'm not superstitious, so one day I'll ride it.
Enterprise!!
This is one ride I don't want to go on. I've learnt my lesson from rides like Waltzers. Anything that spins will make me vomit. And not just a little. I will vomit a hell of a lot. Never again. Enterprise is also located in the X-Sector alongside Oblivion and Submission.
Ripsaw!!
Again another ride I really wanted to go on. Gotta be quick though because the queues for this ride soon become the length of 10 single decker buses. Ripsaw opened in 1997 and is located in the Forbidden Valley. This ride tests your luck as it squirts jets of water randomly while your being tossed around in the air. It looks fun and would look even more fun if the queues weren't so long!
The Runaway Mine Train!!
This ride is fun. I went on it twice. It makes you giggle and yelp with laughter. You don't get much of a thrill from it, but if your a kid (or an excitable teen) you'll love it. This ride is located in Katanga Canyon.
Of course Alton Towers has many, many more rides and attractions such as Hex, Dual, Sonic Spinball and more. But for those who aren't so keen on thrills, it is a beautiful park with open grassy areas and walks through forests.
And these things are scary! If you get too close they talk to you and if you're me, you scream and run leaving anyone who was there at the time in laughing fits.
These are at the entrance/exit of the park which looks like a street as it is full of stalls, shops and restaurants. There's a lot more features like this placed throughout the park.
Of course Alton Towers is not just for thrill seekers, as I've already mentioned. Take your kids along to Mutiny Bay which is based around a pirate them. The rides and attractions are aimed at children.
But really, Alton Towers will fuel your need for an adrenline rush. Especially if you ride Oblivion.
First of all the rides. Well that is the reason people go to this place afterall. So the top rides you should not miss are:
Nemesis!!
Air!!
Submission!!
Th13teen!!
Oblivion!!
Rita!!
Enterprise!!
Ripsaw!!
The Runaway Mine Train!!
Of course Alton Towers has many, many more rides and attractions such as Hex, Dual, Sonic Spinball and more. But for those who aren't so keen on thrills, it is a beautiful park with open grassy areas and walks through forests.
Of course Alton Towers is not just for thrill seekers, as I've already mentioned. Take your kids along to Mutiny Bay which is based around a pirate them. The rides and attractions are aimed at children.
But really, Alton Towers will fuel your need for an adrenline rush. Especially if you ride Oblivion.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Epic Albums Of That Year (Or The Ones I Can Remember)
I'm a music freak. I can sit with headphones on listening to music on my ipod, computer or phone or listen to Cd's all day long. I still buy Cd's (when I have money). I spend hours memorizing songs, albums or information about my favourite artists. I read/watch every interview their involved in, follow them on Facebook/Twitter and whatever else, (the scariest thing is I don't have a Twitter). I watch all their videos whether its a live performance or a music video on You Tube. You could say I have a slight obsession with music, and yes, I have damaged my hearing - I have that wonderful ringing in my ears, tinnitus right?- with my constant need to blast music out loud, mainly through earphones/headphones which would make it worse. The last concert I was at didn't help my hearing either, in fact it may have damaged it more!!
I began to get obsessed with music at 11 years old (the summer of 2004). I know compared to most music lovers I had a late start, but the funny thing is I can't remember my life before discovering music. How did I do it? Well it was through the trusty radio. I was messing around in the kitchen when Green Day's "American Idiot" came on. Something in me clicked. I turned the volume up and listened. That same year I discovered Slipknot.
So now I'm going to force myself to pick my favourite album of the year, from 2004 until now (2011). This is going to be very, very hard for me and is going to take a very long time, but here goes!!
2004
2004 was the year I discovered music, as I've already mentioned. As Green Day were the first band I got into and "American Idiot" was the first album I bought then it only seems right that it is my album of 2004. With huge anthem songs such as "American Idiot"and "Wake Me Up When September Ends" and the epic 9 minutes, 8 seconds masterpiece that is "Jesus Of Suburbia" which tells the story of a teenager growing up in what I assume is the slums. That is a song that many teens can relate to. "Are We The Waiting?", "St Jimmy", "Give Me Novacaine, "She's A Rebel", "Extraordinary Girl", "Letterbomb", "Homecoming" and "Whatsername" all carrying on the story of Jesus as he becomes St Jimmy, the rebellious young punk who Jesus kills in "Homecoming Part 1" (That's just my take on the album!!) Just thinking about the album plays the tale in my head which is something I love about this album. Of course we can't forget the party and the hangover songs of the album which are "Holiday" and "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams". In my view "American Idiot" was the album of 2004, it stole the limelight and marked Green Days return. Now years down the line it's still recognized as a classic album and in tens year time it still will be.
2005
Now I was a music freak!! "American Idiot" changed my life in 2004. My interest in music grew and I gradually began to discover more and more bands (most of the metal genre). One of the bands I discovered, who quickly became one of my all time favourites were Orange County metallers Avenged Sevenfold. In 2005 they released their third album "City Of Evil." It had clean vocals, Guns 'N Roses meets Iron Maiden guitar riffs, some epic drum solos and amazing artwork within it. The biggest songs from the album came in the form of opening tracks "Beast And The Harlot"and "Burn It Down" which beautifully flow into each other. "Bat Country" is the punk anthem of the album, taking inspiration from the novel "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson. "Seize The Day"and "MIA" are the real tearjerkers and who could leave out the song that stands out the most? "The Wicked End" complete with orchestral instruments, the kind you would expect in a film (for some strange reason "Harry Potter" comes to mind and I'm not a "Harry Potter" fan, if anything I found those films utter crap) "Strength Of The World" is the longest song on the album, in fact it is 9 minutes, 15 seconds of pure genius. Trust me the songs on this album may be long, Iron Maiden inspired, but they are damn good!
2006
Now I had to make the choice between A7X and Wednesday 13 for the 2005 album. For some reason (probably because it's so late at night that I'm doing this) my brain has decided not to think of any 2006 albums. After 5 minutes it remember that I have a copy of "Fang Bang" lying on the table beside my bed. So "Fang Bang" by Wednesday 13 rocked my 2006. And how could it not? It's a fun album! It has tongue-in-cheek humour as all Wednesday 13 albums do and it features tracks such as "Happily Ever Cadaver" which deals with necrophilia and cross dressing. There are also the songs which pay tribute to horror movies such as "Til Death Do Us Party" and "Haddonfield". And for those who say the tattoo blog, yes "Faith In The Devil" is one of my favourites and therefore makes this album even better! UK fans were also treated to a bonus track; a cover of Motorhead's "R.A.M.O.N.E.S". To sum it up this album is fun, funny and certainly worth a listen to!
2007
This is another year that I'm struggling to choose an artist for. I decided to settle on the woman with one of the greatest and most unique voices I've ever heard. Otep Shamaya has vocals to kill for! In 2007 Otep released "The Ascension". Her voice never fails to occasionally freak me out (just listen to the track "House Of Secrets" and you'll see what I mean) I'm actually jealous of her amazing voice. "Eet The Children", the opening track, sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to it. It's a song which leaves many people arguing over its meaning, whether it be cannibalism or abortion. On each song on the album, Otep shows her vocal skills, whether it be by screaming, singing or raging, she does it well and that it why "The Ascension" is an amazing album and it is why I have included it in my countdown.
2008
This year marked the return of my favourite band of all time. Slipknot. In 2008 they released "All Hope Is Gone", another calmer album that their first 2 in terms of lyrics and vocals. More singing less screaming. That didn't stop songs such as "Dead Memories", "Sulfur" and "Vendetta" being catchy as ever. In fact it didn't stop "Psychosocial" becoming the next 'Knot anthem (if you ever see them live then this song is a killer!) ".Execute" is the opener and what an opener! Ending with the line "All freedom is lost; All hope is gone". Then "Gematria (The Killing Name)" blasts out straight away. That one is again one of my favourites! "Snuff" and "Child Of Burning Time" are very slow and personal songs. They're a beautiful songs. Another set of tearjerkers. As is "'Til We Die", which is a song with a true message about the mighty nine. This is hopefully not the last we here of Slipknot. I for one will be devastated if they do call it a day. And for all those reasons combined (the immense songs, the fact that it was still in my Cd player in 2009 and the band's unknown future) is why I have chosen "All Hope Is Gone" as my album of 2008.
2009
2009 was another year where I'm torn between 2 totally immense albums. But I have to pick one so after much thought (and I mean much) I have decided to choose Devildriver's 2009 release "Pray For Villains". I waited so long to hear this album after catching them at Download that year. And I wasn't let down. With such monstrous songs it's very difficult for me to pick a favourite! I couldn't if you put a gun to my head and forced me to. The whole album left me longing for more and the special edition even comes with a cover of Iron Maiden's "Wasted Years". An amazing cover of an amazing song. I can't say anymore other than listen to the album!! You will not be disappointed!
2010
This was easy. After hearing about the Murderdolls return at the beginning of 2010 there was only one album I longed for. (I actually said "I need this!" when they announced their tour!) As soon as it was released on the 30th August (UK) 2010 I bought it. I'd been waiting very impatiently for it and it was totally worth it. Wednesday 13's voice is at its best, deep and razor sharp. The song's are heavier with more guitar solo's. Just listen to the intro of "My Dark Place Alone" and you'll hear what I mean! "Chapel Of Blood", "Bored Til Death", "Pieces Of You," "Homicide Drive"... I could be hear all day listing my favourite tracks. So as I said with the Devildriver album, just go and listen to "Women And Children Last." Like the Murderdolls live shows, it's a fun album made for you to party to! I won't lie, typically nearly every song has some form of the word "fuck" in it, which is also like a Murderdolls show. This is the reason why it has TWO parental advisory stickers on it. But listen to it! I urge you! Listen to the special edition! And if you are a fan of Motley Crue then songs "Bloodstained Valentine" and "Drug Me To Hell" feature Mick Mars! But seriously. Listen. To. It. (I'm not being biased here 'cause I'm a huge fan...)
2011
Okay we've caught up with the present date. How can I pick an album for 2011? It's only March!! Well I can. The Defiled released "Grave Times" on Valentines Day. I won't lie, I got a free copy with Metal Hammer and I'm totally skint at the moment so the free copy will have to do! But it hasn't left my Cd player since (well maybe once for the above album). Again this is an album that I cannot single out any song because they are all immense. "Call To Arms" is the lead single and what a lead single it is! Everything about that song is sheer brilliance! And it's even more brilliant if you hear it live! I have the song "Metropolis" replaying through my head as I type this. The version I have isn't the full length album so I know I'm missing out on the extras (one day I will get it!) but one other thing that really made me choose this album is the rework of The Defiled's triumphant song "The Resurrectionists." Trust me this is another album that is worth a listen to. You will not be disappointed.
There we go. However these are just a few of the albums that have really stood out for me. I'm a huge Slipknot, Murderdolls, Wednesday 13 (and anything he's involved with, including Bourbon Crow) and A7X fan so every one of their albums is special to me. Other albums such as Rammstein's "Mutter" or Dope's "Felons And Revolutionaries" and "Group Therapy" are just examples of my all time greats. Hell if you've got time then I'd advise you to check out Pinkly Smooth's "Unfortunate Snort" EP/album. That is a stroke of genius.
I could go on and on for days just talking about music. It's a huge part of my life and through it I've learnt to survive when I feel at my worst. In a way, music both changed and saved my life. And given me tinnitus...
I began to get obsessed with music at 11 years old (the summer of 2004). I know compared to most music lovers I had a late start, but the funny thing is I can't remember my life before discovering music. How did I do it? Well it was through the trusty radio. I was messing around in the kitchen when Green Day's "American Idiot" came on. Something in me clicked. I turned the volume up and listened. That same year I discovered Slipknot.
So now I'm going to force myself to pick my favourite album of the year, from 2004 until now (2011). This is going to be very, very hard for me and is going to take a very long time, but here goes!!
2004
2004 was the year I discovered music, as I've already mentioned. As Green Day were the first band I got into and "American Idiot" was the first album I bought then it only seems right that it is my album of 2004. With huge anthem songs such as "American Idiot"and "Wake Me Up When September Ends" and the epic 9 minutes, 8 seconds masterpiece that is "Jesus Of Suburbia" which tells the story of a teenager growing up in what I assume is the slums. That is a song that many teens can relate to. "Are We The Waiting?", "St Jimmy", "Give Me Novacaine, "She's A Rebel", "Extraordinary Girl", "Letterbomb", "Homecoming" and "Whatsername" all carrying on the story of Jesus as he becomes St Jimmy, the rebellious young punk who Jesus kills in "Homecoming Part 1" (That's just my take on the album!!) Just thinking about the album plays the tale in my head which is something I love about this album. Of course we can't forget the party and the hangover songs of the album which are "Holiday" and "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams". In my view "American Idiot" was the album of 2004, it stole the limelight and marked Green Days return. Now years down the line it's still recognized as a classic album and in tens year time it still will be.
2005
Now I was a music freak!! "American Idiot" changed my life in 2004. My interest in music grew and I gradually began to discover more and more bands (most of the metal genre). One of the bands I discovered, who quickly became one of my all time favourites were Orange County metallers Avenged Sevenfold. In 2005 they released their third album "City Of Evil." It had clean vocals, Guns 'N Roses meets Iron Maiden guitar riffs, some epic drum solos and amazing artwork within it. The biggest songs from the album came in the form of opening tracks "Beast And The Harlot"and "Burn It Down" which beautifully flow into each other. "Bat Country" is the punk anthem of the album, taking inspiration from the novel "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson. "Seize The Day"and "MIA" are the real tearjerkers and who could leave out the song that stands out the most? "The Wicked End" complete with orchestral instruments, the kind you would expect in a film (for some strange reason "Harry Potter" comes to mind and I'm not a "Harry Potter" fan, if anything I found those films utter crap) "Strength Of The World" is the longest song on the album, in fact it is 9 minutes, 15 seconds of pure genius. Trust me the songs on this album may be long, Iron Maiden inspired, but they are damn good!
2006
Now I had to make the choice between A7X and Wednesday 13 for the 2005 album. For some reason (probably because it's so late at night that I'm doing this) my brain has decided not to think of any 2006 albums. After 5 minutes it remember that I have a copy of "Fang Bang" lying on the table beside my bed. So "Fang Bang" by Wednesday 13 rocked my 2006. And how could it not? It's a fun album! It has tongue-in-cheek humour as all Wednesday 13 albums do and it features tracks such as "Happily Ever Cadaver" which deals with necrophilia and cross dressing. There are also the songs which pay tribute to horror movies such as "Til Death Do Us Party" and "Haddonfield". And for those who say the tattoo blog, yes "Faith In The Devil" is one of my favourites and therefore makes this album even better! UK fans were also treated to a bonus track; a cover of Motorhead's "R.A.M.O.N.E.S". To sum it up this album is fun, funny and certainly worth a listen to!
2007
This is another year that I'm struggling to choose an artist for. I decided to settle on the woman with one of the greatest and most unique voices I've ever heard. Otep Shamaya has vocals to kill for! In 2007 Otep released "The Ascension". Her voice never fails to occasionally freak me out (just listen to the track "House Of Secrets" and you'll see what I mean) I'm actually jealous of her amazing voice. "Eet The Children", the opening track, sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to it. It's a song which leaves many people arguing over its meaning, whether it be cannibalism or abortion. On each song on the album, Otep shows her vocal skills, whether it be by screaming, singing or raging, she does it well and that it why "The Ascension" is an amazing album and it is why I have included it in my countdown.
2008
This year marked the return of my favourite band of all time. Slipknot. In 2008 they released "All Hope Is Gone", another calmer album that their first 2 in terms of lyrics and vocals. More singing less screaming. That didn't stop songs such as "Dead Memories", "Sulfur" and "Vendetta" being catchy as ever. In fact it didn't stop "Psychosocial" becoming the next 'Knot anthem (if you ever see them live then this song is a killer!) ".Execute" is the opener and what an opener! Ending with the line "All freedom is lost; All hope is gone". Then "Gematria (The Killing Name)" blasts out straight away. That one is again one of my favourites! "Snuff" and "Child Of Burning Time" are very slow and personal songs. They're a beautiful songs. Another set of tearjerkers. As is "'Til We Die", which is a song with a true message about the mighty nine. This is hopefully not the last we here of Slipknot. I for one will be devastated if they do call it a day. And for all those reasons combined (the immense songs, the fact that it was still in my Cd player in 2009 and the band's unknown future) is why I have chosen "All Hope Is Gone" as my album of 2008.
2009
2009 was another year where I'm torn between 2 totally immense albums. But I have to pick one so after much thought (and I mean much) I have decided to choose Devildriver's 2009 release "Pray For Villains". I waited so long to hear this album after catching them at Download that year. And I wasn't let down. With such monstrous songs it's very difficult for me to pick a favourite! I couldn't if you put a gun to my head and forced me to. The whole album left me longing for more and the special edition even comes with a cover of Iron Maiden's "Wasted Years". An amazing cover of an amazing song. I can't say anymore other than listen to the album!! You will not be disappointed!
2010
This was easy. After hearing about the Murderdolls return at the beginning of 2010 there was only one album I longed for. (I actually said "I need this!" when they announced their tour!) As soon as it was released on the 30th August (UK) 2010 I bought it. I'd been waiting very impatiently for it and it was totally worth it. Wednesday 13's voice is at its best, deep and razor sharp. The song's are heavier with more guitar solo's. Just listen to the intro of "My Dark Place Alone" and you'll hear what I mean! "Chapel Of Blood", "Bored Til Death", "Pieces Of You," "Homicide Drive"... I could be hear all day listing my favourite tracks. So as I said with the Devildriver album, just go and listen to "Women And Children Last." Like the Murderdolls live shows, it's a fun album made for you to party to! I won't lie, typically nearly every song has some form of the word "fuck" in it, which is also like a Murderdolls show. This is the reason why it has TWO parental advisory stickers on it. But listen to it! I urge you! Listen to the special edition! And if you are a fan of Motley Crue then songs "Bloodstained Valentine" and "Drug Me To Hell" feature Mick Mars! But seriously. Listen. To. It. (I'm not being biased here 'cause I'm a huge fan...)
2011
Okay we've caught up with the present date. How can I pick an album for 2011? It's only March!! Well I can. The Defiled released "Grave Times" on Valentines Day. I won't lie, I got a free copy with Metal Hammer and I'm totally skint at the moment so the free copy will have to do! But it hasn't left my Cd player since (well maybe once for the above album). Again this is an album that I cannot single out any song because they are all immense. "Call To Arms" is the lead single and what a lead single it is! Everything about that song is sheer brilliance! And it's even more brilliant if you hear it live! I have the song "Metropolis" replaying through my head as I type this. The version I have isn't the full length album so I know I'm missing out on the extras (one day I will get it!) but one other thing that really made me choose this album is the rework of The Defiled's triumphant song "The Resurrectionists." Trust me this is another album that is worth a listen to. You will not be disappointed.
There we go. However these are just a few of the albums that have really stood out for me. I'm a huge Slipknot, Murderdolls, Wednesday 13 (and anything he's involved with, including Bourbon Crow) and A7X fan so every one of their albums is special to me. Other albums such as Rammstein's "Mutter" or Dope's "Felons And Revolutionaries" and "Group Therapy" are just examples of my all time greats. Hell if you've got time then I'd advise you to check out Pinkly Smooth's "Unfortunate Snort" EP/album. That is a stroke of genius.
I could go on and on for days just talking about music. It's a huge part of my life and through it I've learnt to survive when I feel at my worst. In a way, music both changed and saved my life. And given me tinnitus...
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Circle Of Win!!
I spent Saturday night drinking and watching a movie that made my brothers and cousin "wonder" about my movie tastes. No matter how much I explained how classic this film was, they were still convinced it was "sick."
But this isn't a rant. Whilst boozing and watching the movie I realised it was part of, what I call, a "Circle Of Win". For example...
Saturday night I watched this...
Yup. Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange". Based on the novel by Anthony Burgess. I love the film, but I think it misses the point of the book. The book deals with moral choice, whilst the film deals mainly with violence. But that doesn't stop it being a work of genius!
Anyway this film plays an important part in my "circle of win" as it stars Malcolm McDowell as the main character Alex.
Okay the film is 40 years old (created in 1971 which I learned on Saturday too!) So here is a more recent picture of Malcolm McDowell.
I just want to say that I do still find him creepy. If you ever watch "A Clockwork Orange" then you will see what I mean about him, for Alex has a very, very creepy smile. But that is the opinion of a person who was freaked out by Disney films "Bambi" and "Beauty And The Beast" as a child.
So Malcolm McDowell starred in "A Clockwork Orange" in the early '70's. In 2007 he played Dr. Sam Loomis in the remake of Halloween One and Halloween Two. Here's the win; both those films were directed by shock horror metal legend Rob Zombie.
Yes that is a win!! Rob Zombie also directed an episode of "CSI:Miami" in which he also cast Malcolm McDowell.
The circle of win doesn't stop there however as from 2010 till current Rob Zombie has had this dude as his drummer...
You have to know who this guy is. Voted the best drummer of the past 25 years by Rhythm Magazine's readers (I voted a least a hundred different times heehee). Even if you don't the mask has to give you a big clue. Currently Rob Zombie's drummer and guitarist for Murderdolls but most famously known as the drummer for Slipknot; Joey Jordison. Therefore win!!
Right back to the circle of win. Joey Jordison is drummer for this epic (this makes them a win because I called them epic) band...
And they are well known for scaring single minded parents (including mine) with their image and music. To date they have sold over 14 million records worldwide and have a faithful following of fans called "Maggots". I saw them when they headlined the UK's Download Festival in 2009 and I'm currently begging for a ticket to Sonisphere festival.
In September 2009 Slipknot released their single "Snuff" which was accompanied with a short film directed by P.R Brown and Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot's percussionist).
And here is where we hit full circle. Care to guess who was featured in the video for "Snuff?"
Yup. And the circle of win is complete!!
But this isn't a rant. Whilst boozing and watching the movie I realised it was part of, what I call, a "Circle Of Win". For example...
Saturday night I watched this...
Anyway this film plays an important part in my "circle of win" as it stars Malcolm McDowell as the main character Alex.
So Malcolm McDowell starred in "A Clockwork Orange" in the early '70's. In 2007 he played Dr. Sam Loomis in the remake of Halloween One and Halloween Two. Here's the win; both those films were directed by shock horror metal legend Rob Zombie.
Yes that is a win!! Rob Zombie also directed an episode of "CSI:Miami" in which he also cast Malcolm McDowell.
The circle of win doesn't stop there however as from 2010 till current Rob Zombie has had this dude as his drummer...
Right back to the circle of win. Joey Jordison is drummer for this epic (this makes them a win because I called them epic) band...
In September 2009 Slipknot released their single "Snuff" which was accompanied with a short film directed by P.R Brown and Shawn "Clown" Crahan (Slipknot's percussionist).
And here is where we hit full circle. Care to guess who was featured in the video for "Snuff?"
Thursday, 24 February 2011
I Am A Walking Piece Of Paper!! Draw On Me!!
I'm 18 (born at the end of 1992). Yet ever since I was 15 I've been fascinated with tattoos. I'm not very artistic (as many of my Facebook chums can see) so my own designs/drawings pretty much suck.
It was August (I can't remember the year and I'm not even going to attempt counting the years backwards because my mathematical skill is just so bad; for example I can count to ten but then I run out of fingers) Anyway, getting slightly off topic there. It was August and I had just recieved the results of my 4th year exams. Yaay! Celebrate!! All 8 had been passed and I was pretty chuffed with myself (especially for the C at Intermediate 2 maths)
Now my parents were going to reward me for my "hard work" (really I put very little effort into them, I just hid in my room listening to music) and I wanted only one thing. A tattoo.
We easily found someone to do it and I picked out my first tattoo from his shop. It was small and was getting placed just below my left shoulder. And below is a photograph of my first ever tattoo.
Well there it is in all its glory. No it didn't hurt, if anything it tickled. It's my star sign, Sagittarius (and it always will be!!!) and that's the reason I decided upon that one. That and I was totally fascinated by the many different designs throughout the guy's shop.
In December I turned 16. By this time I was already planning many different tattoo desgins both on paper and on the computer. With the money I was giving for my birthday I headed back along to the same shop and (after spending nearly 45 minutes staring obsessively again at the designs) I chose one. Voila!
I chose it because it was pretty and when asked if I wanted my name on it I thought:
"Yes. That would be a good way to remember the spelling of my name and people will no longer spell it one of the many thousands of other ways it can be spelled"
That didn't happen. Not only do I spell my own name wrong (mostly on important letters etc) but whoever created our yearbook also spelled it wrong. Despite me writing it down and showing them my arm!!
Now I can't remeber when exactly I got this one. It might have been in either June or July. Either way I was still 16 and totally in love with Slipknot (I still am by the way). This has to be my most controversial tattoos and always gets a reaction no matter who asks to see it, whether they be young or old. It will probably make you do a double take and think "Really? Did she?" Well yes, I did. And yes my mother did hit the roof. She somehow wasn't impressed. For me, it's one of my favourite tattoos. And I'll let you see it in all its glory; Slipknot fans will love this!!
Yup. I did. For those who don't have a clue what this is, then here's the explanation. Those lyrics are from the chorus to a Slipknot song from their self titiled 1999 release. The song is "Surfacing" and is one of my all time favourites. The words curve around the inside of my left arm and my dodgy photography skills mean you can't really see them. But here they are:
"Fuck it all. Fuck this world. Fuck everything that you stand for. Don't belong. Don't exist. Don't give a shit. Don't ever judge me."
I still don't see how my mother went as ape as she did when I showed her it. And no I don't regret it!!
The next tattoo was again after passing some of my 5th year exams (which was 3 out of the 5 I took, not bad me thinks). Its on my left foot and because it was August I got it (still 16 at the time!) I ignored the whole warning about staying in the sun for too long. Come on I live in Scotland any day with sunshine is a rare day for being out!! So below is my slightly scarred foot tattoo.
Pretty right? I think so. I love any tattoo design that includes stars and I often draw them alone or to accompany one of my insane ideas.
I didn't spend my 17th in a tattoo parlour. Instead it was Janurary 2010 when I got my next tattoo. I tried a different shop and got turned away because I suck at lying, especially when the tattooists asks for ID. Instead I went to the same place and got this beauty. It's a bit faded and I don't really know what went different but I'm left with this...
Yes! A tribute to Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. The drummer for metal band Avenged Sevenfold who sadly passed away on the 28th of December 2009. The words are lyrics from their song "Seize The Day" and I just felt like I had to get this done for him. I don't know why, I never met the guy but I loved his songwritting, drumming skill and vocals. Pinkly Smooth happen to be one of my favourite bands too. So it felt just right.
The next tattoo is also a somber tattoo. I still hadn't gotten over the news that one of my heros had passed when another suddenly died. His death shocked me more because I was (again) at a stage in my life when I relied on this band.
Yep. A tribute to Paul (#2) Gray, Slipknot's bass player. Nothing more can be said because I treasure this tattoo which is why its close to my heart.
Before my holiday in Mallorca I went away to get this done. There's no reason behind it other than to fuel what is now my addiction. Ta-dah!
Pretty right? The one tattoo that stands out the most on me is butterflies. Mainly because my clothes and hair happen to be black I guess...
I had a little break from being a human pin cushion. I'd run out of money. But for my 18th I got this epic bat design from the internet and slapped it on my right arm.
Cool right? Well it satisfied my tattoo cravings!!
Finally, I got this one done in Janurary 2011. I went to a different tattooists to get it done and it seemed to take forever to do but I do enjoy the pain.
Sexy I know. It also has lyrics from a Wednesday 13 song called "Faith In The Devil" and I took them from his live album, so for those who can't make them out, here they are:
"Put your hands in the prayer position.... And have some faith in the devil."
It's a bit scabby in that picture because it had just been done.
And yes, I have already planned at least 3 more tattoos!!
18 years old and hooked on tattoos for 3 years, that's me!
It was August (I can't remember the year and I'm not even going to attempt counting the years backwards because my mathematical skill is just so bad; for example I can count to ten but then I run out of fingers) Anyway, getting slightly off topic there. It was August and I had just recieved the results of my 4th year exams. Yaay! Celebrate!! All 8 had been passed and I was pretty chuffed with myself (especially for the C at Intermediate 2 maths)
Now my parents were going to reward me for my "hard work" (really I put very little effort into them, I just hid in my room listening to music) and I wanted only one thing. A tattoo.
We easily found someone to do it and I picked out my first tattoo from his shop. It was small and was getting placed just below my left shoulder. And below is a photograph of my first ever tattoo.
In December I turned 16. By this time I was already planning many different tattoo desgins both on paper and on the computer. With the money I was giving for my birthday I headed back along to the same shop and (after spending nearly 45 minutes staring obsessively again at the designs) I chose one. Voila!
"Yes. That would be a good way to remember the spelling of my name and people will no longer spell it one of the many thousands of other ways it can be spelled"
That didn't happen. Not only do I spell my own name wrong (mostly on important letters etc) but whoever created our yearbook also spelled it wrong. Despite me writing it down and showing them my arm!!
Now I can't remeber when exactly I got this one. It might have been in either June or July. Either way I was still 16 and totally in love with Slipknot (I still am by the way). This has to be my most controversial tattoos and always gets a reaction no matter who asks to see it, whether they be young or old. It will probably make you do a double take and think "Really? Did she?" Well yes, I did. And yes my mother did hit the roof. She somehow wasn't impressed. For me, it's one of my favourite tattoos. And I'll let you see it in all its glory; Slipknot fans will love this!!
"Fuck it all. Fuck this world. Fuck everything that you stand for. Don't belong. Don't exist. Don't give a shit. Don't ever judge me."
I still don't see how my mother went as ape as she did when I showed her it. And no I don't regret it!!
The next tattoo was again after passing some of my 5th year exams (which was 3 out of the 5 I took, not bad me thinks). Its on my left foot and because it was August I got it (still 16 at the time!) I ignored the whole warning about staying in the sun for too long. Come on I live in Scotland any day with sunshine is a rare day for being out!! So below is my slightly scarred foot tattoo.
I didn't spend my 17th in a tattoo parlour. Instead it was Janurary 2010 when I got my next tattoo. I tried a different shop and got turned away because I suck at lying, especially when the tattooists asks for ID. Instead I went to the same place and got this beauty. It's a bit faded and I don't really know what went different but I'm left with this...
The next tattoo is also a somber tattoo. I still hadn't gotten over the news that one of my heros had passed when another suddenly died. His death shocked me more because I was (again) at a stage in my life when I relied on this band.
Before my holiday in Mallorca I went away to get this done. There's no reason behind it other than to fuel what is now my addiction. Ta-dah!
I had a little break from being a human pin cushion. I'd run out of money. But for my 18th I got this epic bat design from the internet and slapped it on my right arm.
Finally, I got this one done in Janurary 2011. I went to a different tattooists to get it done and it seemed to take forever to do but I do enjoy the pain.
"Put your hands in the prayer position.... And have some faith in the devil."
It's a bit scabby in that picture because it had just been done.
And yes, I have already planned at least 3 more tattoos!!
18 years old and hooked on tattoos for 3 years, that's me!
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