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Wake up, wake up!

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Do you ever feel like you need to get a grip on things? That the life you are leading needs to change? I do.

The issue is finding what it is that will change things. I am a believer that a person makes their own destiny, and that if you want something, only you can make it happen. Which is fine, if you know how to make that happen. Of course, any action that you do could help change the direction of your life. There is a saying that ‘if you can’t find a job doing what you want, create yourself a job’. That is a good sentiment, if you can put the right amount of effort in. But when you work hard on something, it is hard to give up, when you realise things won’t come to you as easily as you hope. I suppose if you manage to be a success and do what you want, then it says a lot about you and your character.

At the moment, I feel like I am at the crossroads where it is hard for me to put in constant effort. Its becoming a year since I left college, and it’s a lot harder than I thought to get money doing what I love. I suppose I am lucky I have a job, so I have a regular wage whilst I struggle finding customers and such.

Its easy when you are in education. You are filled optimism with the ideas that you will get paid for work easily. Except, people want work for free. Which is good initially, as you are getting work. But time goes on, and the same people still want things for free. You, as an artist, lose focus and value of what you are doing, and find it hard to continue making things. Its a cycle.

Only time will tell whether you can be a success or not.

The Monotony of Self-Improvement

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It’s official, searching for employment sucks.
(She says as if she is the only person in the world doing so.)

I have decided that working a meagre 25 hours a week is slowly turning me into the laziest person known to man. So, in a bid to kick me out of said rut, I have been applying for more work. I’ve decided that, even if it is another part-time job, but during the day, I’ll get more money. Ideally, I would be able to get a full time hours at my existing workplace, but that isn’t very likely at occurring. In fact, there is probably more chance of me getting a number 1 single, than getting more hours at work. -.-

And people say that finding a job is the hard bit. I have been working in the same call centre for about 4 and a half years, which now makes it my longest job. But other than attempting to get some overtime, nothing is happening. I decided that this year is the year for change, so because nothing is happening at my existing work, I am applying for other jobs. A full-time one would be nice, but I know there isn’t very many of those around at the moment. So, I have decided that I am OK with working two jobs, if that’s what is required.

See this whole making an effort to try and do things in life? It’s hard. :S

Friday Feeling?

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My Friday feeling, right now, is sick.

Lovely. Just what I needed when I remember I booked an overtime shift starting at 8.30 am. -.- This is good, because it gives me more money. But it sucks, because I am no longer used to getting up early. This meant I woke up with about 20 minutes to wake up and be at the bus stop. This was not perfect by any means, and it took me till about 11am till I was properly awake.

Yes, talking about billing is bad enough when one’s brain is 100% in gear, without me making things worse. But hey, I seem to always be dedicated to making things suck and be irritating. But hey, what would I moan about if life was perfect?

Other than overworking, something which is about as welcome in my life as a weight watchers representative, I am glad to inform that life has been pretty boring. But when is it not? If life was all go-go-go, I’d probably die of a heart attack due to pure exhaustion.

I did this whole creative thing last night, and made a late-night vlog. Oi! Not that kind of vlog. What kind of person are you? Filth! I did a video which was to help friends with recommendations of sites for their uses. Unfortunately, it did not render well, or record well. In fact, the whole thing was a disaster. To the point that I am going to get home and delete it as soon as I can. Unless youtube did something to it overnight.

Sorry for the pointless moaning. But that’s why I have this. So I can say what’s on my mind. 🙂

Enjoy your Friday!

Saturday Faff!!

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Because my mind is just numb, right now. No particular reason, it’s just reached it’s monthly usage limit, so has ceased to operate.

Seriously, I have a lot of work to do, as well is the exciting prospect of housework. So, in keeping with my current form, I have spent hours on DailyBooth. Actually learning how to use all the functions of the site properly. Also been exploring a new toy, aka TweetDeck. Something I tried a while ago, but just updated so having playing around with it. I’m using the desktop version, and it is making having EchoFon a bit redundant.

I have two essays, one article and other things I really need to do. *sigh* And the thing is, I have no idea from where the current workload has come from. To be honest, 99% of the work is created by me, and my amazing ability to volunteer for things, and then forget about them. -.- That is how awesomely organised I can be. But I guess everyone has their downfalls. I am just trying not to panic or rush anything. *deep breathes*

Been listening to Sonic Boom Six all day. An amazing band who kind of straddle the punk and hip-hop scene, and they do it all so well.

Here we go.

And now at number one is a cover version
Badly sung by someone who won a TV competition.
To start a full career that lasts all of one year,
Public don’t shed a tear, here comes another one!

They only in it for the money but they’re callin’ it punk-pop.
Another boy band on a video in Top Shop.
Forgot the message of The Clash and Public Enemy
To be graduate of fucking Fame Academy.
Tonight Matthew they’ll be head to toe
In their skater clothes singing a song about a punker show.
While punk bands count their fans on one hand
It ain’t easy being independent.

Question…

Why do they say it’s a shame
That every song is the same
When they only have themselves to blame?
(Get ready for another one.)

Another sound to consume (Yeah, get ready for another one.)
But we be dancing to a different tune.
They’ve hardly even begun (Yeah, get ready for another one.)
To manufacture the rape of punk to come.

Record company, mandem tell me
That radio need music be a likkle friendly.
Just like Di-bi-de they want to change we
But Laila got de individuality, check this…

Another number one is by a group that once
Had something good that’s gone
But then they took the money and run.

That woman used to be a role model for females
Until the boom in trucker cap and baggy jean sales.
And now she’s just representative for retail
And never dresses independent.

Question…

Where is the anger that burned
Against the wheels that turn?
I won’t believe that it’s dead and gone.
(Get ready for another one.)

Another sound to consume (Yeah, get ready for another one.)
But we be dancing to a different tune.
They’ve hardly even begun (C’mon, get ready for another one.)
To manufacture the rape of punk to… rape of punk come.

Yeah, must be the money!

So stand, be proud of this underground
That we have found, this is our sound.
Inside (We see them in their videos.)
this room (We see them on the TV shows.)
We are (Parading in their stolen clothes.)
as one, (It’s rebellion for six year olds.)
Beyond (The public is addicted.)
The rape (To homogenised pop-crack.)
Of punk (They pump it in your living room.)
To come. (It’s time to take it back.)

Another sound to consume (Get ready for another one.)
But we be dancing to a different tune.
They’ve hardly even begun (Yeah, get ready for another one. Ohh!)
To manufacture the rape of punk to… rape of punk to…
Rape of punk to… rape of punk to come.

Rape of Punk to come- Sonic Boom Six

 

Home!!

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So, I have done a little bit of re-modelling, to help wordpress be more homely. So, rather happy that it seems to all look ok. Well, for me, writing after 2am, sitting in my bed, it looks ok. *shrugs* My thoughts may be different when I am actually awake at a reasonable hour.

I guess I needed to add a little personal touch to proceedings, as this blog reaches second birthday in a few months, and it looked as bland as a boyband. Considering all I did was draw the lettering at work, and spent 5 minutes scanning it into the PC before uploading, it looks good. I think it is one of these things, the stuff you spend no time on at all, looks better than the things you spend AGES on.

I think this blog now looks a lot more organised than it did, because I am NEVER organised, so I never spent anytime on how it looked. Mostly because writing has been the only thing I have had any motivation in, AT ALL, so I never even worked on a banner. Sad times. But right now, I am back to using Photoshop on a daily basis, and am feeling so creative.

It’s such a good feeling after having nothing for so long. I go through phases of productivity, which if you have read this before, then you may have an idea of. And, although I still have periods where I can’t do anything, there are becoming more ‘ups’ than ‘downs’. Which is a relief, considering this is what I want to do with my life.

Other than working for Sky, of course. That was a life ambition. *rolls eyes*

I Feel Good

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Positivity is not something I have lots of, so when I do feel in the higher levels of the mood spectrum, I feel I should share it.  Mostly to show that I am capable on things other than just moaning a lot. So I feel that my odd positive days, should be embraced to the full, because it’s only fair. I mean, I seem to go on and on about my bad days, so good days should be the same. Right?

I have spent the last few days catching up on Vlogs,  Blogs and various other titbits I keep myself amused online. I have not been online as consistently as I usually am, and that leads to me falling behind on things. *facepalm* But being a dedicated ‘Internet-er’, I dedicate hours of my time getting caught up on things. And besides, hanging around on YouTube all day, is a lot more appealing than housework.  Not that tidying up is unappealing, I just would rather do anything else. *shrugs* Hey, at least I’m not kidding myself.

An update on my C.V. ? Ummm….I have all the gritty details done. I have all my qualifications and work experience typed up, just need to make it seem a little more appealing. It does look a little blah. I want to make it seem a little more creative and things. It would be nice to be able to have something that could represent my personality as well as all the boring facts. But, that just means I have to do more work on it than I actually thought. Which is a pain, but I plan to sit in on Saturday and blitz through it all. And have it ready to email off on Sunday.

 

2 weeks to prep my CV

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That sounds painful, and it is.
My CV is a bit of a mess right now. Like how do I explain going from Vet Nursing to Graphic Design at college??

I just have to try and think of a way to put things positively. Like saying that at 26 I have never been on the dole, I have worked the whole time I was at college. That sounds a bit lame, but coming from where I do, a lot of people have to ‘sign on’ at least once in their life. So to me, that is a good thing.

Anyways, the CV is getting ‘worked on’ because I am applying for jobs. Be it in graphic design or not. I need a job where I can work full time hours, OR I need a daytime job. I am aiming for change this year. So am making myself do it properly.

When I get my CV update, it will appear on here, until I launch my site properly.

Wanted: Work for portfolio building.

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Yeah, this isn’t going to be a lengthy rant about anything, for a change.  People will be happy, you are getting a break, LOL.

I have been emailing and contacting local bands and companies, looking to get some portfolio building done. Because I haven’t done any actual projects done in a long time, for the time being, work is being carried out FREE OF CHARGE! The only thing is, is that any work I will do, will be used online to advertise my work.

So if you want some free advsertising, and are looking for something created, such as posters, packaging or anything, I offer my services.

Thanks

Email me at Riot_Graphics@yahoo.co.uk

❤

It’s Harder Than You Think!

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When you decide on attempting to start your own business, you will find yourself inundated with warnings about how difficult it will be. Most people, will be like me, and think that the received advice is a little bit over dramatic.

But, after 6 months of trying to get money and collect a plan worthy of successfully lifting a business off the ground, I am not really any further forward. It is hard, without having someone help schedule things, to actually get a decent volume of work done. I think that is what I am finding the most difficult thing, being able to keep up momentum.

I think I also miss the contact that I received with people trying to also find a good channel for their voice. Apart from the obvious coursework that was at college, it was a good forum for discussion and friendship. I guess that’s what I hope that this blog will do. Updated regular it gives a good idea of what me, as an author and an artist, have to say to the world.

But, I will keep on trying. At the moment my blog is the only thing that is updated regularly. This is because it is something I can update easily, where ever I am. I have also started an actual paper journal, which is good for helping me sort my thoughts. This is something which I’ll be able to use as reference material for pieces of work. Hopefully.