Welcome along to the night shift. This is where you'll find me every Friday night/ Saturday morning. I'm at work, at Classic, playing out the overnight shows on the station. It's a strange job in the sense that I'm not supposed to exist, as the shows are meant to be portrayed as live, and as such, I shouldn't be here, the presenters should. I think Classic FM has a good mix of pre rec and live; during Monday - Friday 16hours are live, which is quite a lot when compared to a lot of other stations. Anyway enough with the trade secrets. It's also a strange job in the sense that I work in a building that has 6 floors, and at the moment there are about 7 or 8 people in the building - slightly spooky sometimes!
I was searching around the internet a little while ago and came across this story on the BBC website. Utter nonsense. The excuse given is that it is not about censorship, they are simply trying to make the words fit better within the theme. That's not the government's job is it? The last I heard was that they were supposed to look after us citizens and do good things for the country, not re-write songs. There have been many terrible songs in the past that could do with a re-write, but for goodness sake, is nothing sacred? I feel sorry for kids who are between well, birth and 10, because they are entering a very different world, to the one even I entered, let alone the generation above me!
Was able to catch a bit of Friday Night with JR - will probably watch the rest on the iPlayer tomorrow/tonight. I think I would say the iPlayer is the greatest invention of the 21st century so far. Given that the iPod and the internet was last century, I think that that's about right. Lily Allen looked hot as ever. There's something strange about her, she isn't traditionally good looking and is a bit of a chav, but yet she's gorgeous. I dunno what it is...Oh well.
I always find it confusing as to whether tonight is Friday or Saturday when I'm at work. I'm slowly coming round to the idea that it's Saturday, and I work on Saturday mornings and not Friday nights. Well, with that in mind, I'm looking forward to tonight (Saturday) as it's Sarah's birthday shindig at the Undercroft, which she's opening especially for the event, and at which me and Phil will be spinning some tunes, along with Robin. We're also DJing on Monday as well under the 'Big Phat' banner, which is Phil's own and I like to think I have a little part of as well, seeing as I headline the nights.
Well, that's all for now, if I find something else to talk about I could well be back before I finish work - that's 7am don't you know?!
Cheers now!
Saturday, 31 January 2009
Friday, 30 January 2009
The Purpose of Blogging
Having started this blog a few days ago, I've been thinking about the concept of blogging and what it means. I think the beauty of it, is that you can write what you like. Some people, as I have, use the blog as a form of diary, whereas others use theirs to talk about issues, to commentate on things and express their views. I'd like mine to be a bit of all of those, and I think that that will be the case as I progress through the amateur ranks of blogging.
It amazes me how things like blogging, and Twitter, have taken off in January alone. Twitter is all down to Stephen Fry it would seem, as he keeps talking about it on the BBC website, although I noticed yesterday according to his 'tweets' (that's what you call it when someone writes something as their status) he has turned down offers to write about Twitter and is hoping the fuss will die down soon. I mentioned in an earlier post that I wish I had started blogging when I began Uni, back in September 06, but if the truth be told I didn't even really know what blogging was. It is a tad scary how fast things move in the current day and age. I have to say that I'm becoming addicted to both blogging and Twitter, and the fact that you can update your status or 'tweet' on Twitter by sending a text is incredible! Twitter is also amazing for the simple reason that it's the closest you are likely to get to hearing (or seeing) what celebrities are up to and what they think.
Cor, I've babbled on now haven't I?
I'm currently at Aoif's house, while she's at Tesco getting my tea - don't worry, we take it in turns. I'm gonna pop off to sleep in a bit, as I have work tonight at Classic. I start at 11pm, and finish at 7am, and may even stay until 11am tomorrow. You can see why I need a kip before I begin.
Anyway, I'm sure there will be many posts throughout the night. 'Yippee!' I hear you cry.
Later on.
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Soaked for 99p
Evening all!
Well I braved my shift at Wetherspoons, and it wasn't totally awful. This maybe something to do with the fact that I got to go home 3 hours early as it was quiet and if I had finished as scheduled I'd still be there rather than in the comfort of my house. All of the regulars were there as ever. This is something you should know about my pub - it's a proper local pub. The pub always contains about 95% of the same customers, which is good because you get to know them and can have a chat, but it also means the annoying ones are always in as well. I was quite chuffed to be let out early, but just as I was finishing up by 'doing the cellar' - i.e. taking out the empties, and tapping and venting the ale, a job that has come to be my own (lucky me!) - I tapped the IPA only for it to go mental and spray all over me, so I'm now sitting here smelling of IPA. And yes I did wash and I still stink. I dunno why you'd want to drink IPA, 99p or not, it smells horrible and tastes worse. But then again, I am a very fussy man when it comes to, well, everything, but there are only really 3 alcoholic drinks that I enjoy drinking: firstly, the everso manly 'Ready to drinks' i.e. WKD, Smirnoff Ice etc. Secondly, Amaretto (with coke) and lastly, my absolute favourite, Southern Comfort, (with lemonade). I currently have two large bottles and one small bottle of it unopened, which will probably last about 7 years.
As for the rest of this evening, more Hustle I think and then bed. Tomorrow sees more work in the pub and my night shift at Classic. This involves me sleeping at around 5pm which completely throws my body clock out of sync, although I think I'm used to it now.
Ah yes, I was gonna divulge why I hate the pub so much, but alas, the time has come for me to disappear. I will reveal all one day I'm sure.
On a side note, for those who are interested in radio, I'd like to congratulate the entire industry (with the exception of Absolute Radio) for a fantastic quarter of quality radio output! Today also sees the day that the government have said they're gonna help push DAB into a good place, and there's a great blog by Nick Piggott, a guy who does creative media stuff at Global here.
I'm also wondering if I want to sync my Facebook and Twitter statuses - I don't think I do, because I think they are different things, and mean different things, but I will ponder that some more.
OK, geeky stuff over!
Night all!
Well I braved my shift at Wetherspoons, and it wasn't totally awful. This maybe something to do with the fact that I got to go home 3 hours early as it was quiet and if I had finished as scheduled I'd still be there rather than in the comfort of my house. All of the regulars were there as ever. This is something you should know about my pub - it's a proper local pub. The pub always contains about 95% of the same customers, which is good because you get to know them and can have a chat, but it also means the annoying ones are always in as well. I was quite chuffed to be let out early, but just as I was finishing up by 'doing the cellar' - i.e. taking out the empties, and tapping and venting the ale, a job that has come to be my own (lucky me!) - I tapped the IPA only for it to go mental and spray all over me, so I'm now sitting here smelling of IPA. And yes I did wash and I still stink. I dunno why you'd want to drink IPA, 99p or not, it smells horrible and tastes worse. But then again, I am a very fussy man when it comes to, well, everything, but there are only really 3 alcoholic drinks that I enjoy drinking: firstly, the everso manly 'Ready to drinks' i.e. WKD, Smirnoff Ice etc. Secondly, Amaretto (with coke) and lastly, my absolute favourite, Southern Comfort, (with lemonade). I currently have two large bottles and one small bottle of it unopened, which will probably last about 7 years.
As for the rest of this evening, more Hustle I think and then bed. Tomorrow sees more work in the pub and my night shift at Classic. This involves me sleeping at around 5pm which completely throws my body clock out of sync, although I think I'm used to it now.
Ah yes, I was gonna divulge why I hate the pub so much, but alas, the time has come for me to disappear. I will reveal all one day I'm sure.
On a side note, for those who are interested in radio, I'd like to congratulate the entire industry (with the exception of Absolute Radio) for a fantastic quarter of quality radio output! Today also sees the day that the government have said they're gonna help push DAB into a good place, and there's a great blog by Nick Piggott, a guy who does creative media stuff at Global here.
I'm also wondering if I want to sync my Facebook and Twitter statuses - I don't think I do, because I think they are different things, and mean different things, but I will ponder that some more.
OK, geeky stuff over!
Night all!
When a negative is a positive...
Today has been a strange day. I started it feeling rather optimistic, as I headed into central to talk to my boss about the possibility of me going full time. We discussed a number of other issues, and he was very complementary about my work thus far. I was pleased with that side of things, but he left it that he'll get back to me about the hours. I got the distinct feeling however that I was going to be disappointed, because, as he rightly pointed out, there are people who are more experienced ahead of me in the queue. This left me feeling a bit depressed, but on reflection was actually a hugely positive conversation.
When i returned home, I didn't do an awful lot, just more COD4. By the way, Dave, who commented on last night's blog and questioned my decision to play COD4 over COD: World at War, I actually have both and have already finished World at War and have now moved on to 4. My dad has just bought COD2 for the PC, slightly behind the times!
Right I'd best be off, got to go to work now at the pub round the corner from me, The New Moon. I used to enjoy it, but now I hate it. Tonight is my first night back since before Xmas, I've been putting it off that much. I'm not sure why I hate it so, a combination of reasons probably. Anyway, I will discuss that and more later on, after work.
Until then,
Take Care!
When i returned home, I didn't do an awful lot, just more COD4. By the way, Dave, who commented on last night's blog and questioned my decision to play COD4 over COD: World at War, I actually have both and have already finished World at War and have now moved on to 4. My dad has just bought COD2 for the PC, slightly behind the times!
Right I'd best be off, got to go to work now at the pub round the corner from me, The New Moon. I used to enjoy it, but now I hate it. Tonight is my first night back since before Xmas, I've been putting it off that much. I'm not sure why I hate it so, a combination of reasons probably. Anyway, I will discuss that and more later on, after work.
Until then,
Take Care!
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Number 2
Well they said it couldn't be done, but here it is blog post no.2. Exciting, I know. Since I last posted I've not achieved much in my life. I've been playing on Call of Duty 4 - now I finally see why it won so many awards, and Far Cry 2 - which is great, but I'm getting fed up of how bloody far you have to drive to get to different parts of the missions and stuff, especially when I have to do it a 2nd time because I've just died. Oh well! I have also cooked dinner, or tea, whichever you prefer, I myself am a 'tea' man. I made jacket potatoes with beans AND cheese, with a side salad. This went down well with Aoif, although, as my own biggest critic I felt the potato would have been better had it had an extra 5 or 10 minutes in the ol' oven. Nevermind, better luck next time.
The rest of my flatmates have been watching Hostage downstairs, I can't remember if I've seen that one or not. Stoobs has not been watching Hostage however, he has been at Alice and Sophie's house enjoying a Dr. Who marathon. Yawn! Don't get me wrong the Ecclestonian and Tennantian Whos have been great but before that - rubbish! All in one go as well - yuck! A perfect example of a great TV/film marathon would be Die Hards 1 through 4, Lethal Weapon 1 through 4, the entire Band of Brothers or something equally as good as that.
As for the rest of evening, Aoife is knackered having got up at 4am, ( I got up at 12.30 - result) to be an extra in 'The Fixer' which is a TV drama, or so I'm told. I did however get my 2nd favourite TV show's boxset today, that being 'Hustle', the BBC1 show about a group of con artists. So there's 4 series there to be watched, as well as the 5th which is on TV on Thursdays. What's my favourite TV show I hear you ask - the one, the only, Jonathan Creek! I also have the boxset and was most impressed with the special New Year's Day episode earlier this month, I live in eternal hope that they bring back a series.
Anyway, now that I have discussed some real world issues, I'd best be off to watch the aforementioned boxset of Hustle. Until tomorrow then, sleep well.
Good Night!
The rest of my flatmates have been watching Hostage downstairs, I can't remember if I've seen that one or not. Stoobs has not been watching Hostage however, he has been at Alice and Sophie's house enjoying a Dr. Who marathon. Yawn! Don't get me wrong the Ecclestonian and Tennantian Whos have been great but before that - rubbish! All in one go as well - yuck! A perfect example of a great TV/film marathon would be Die Hards 1 through 4, Lethal Weapon 1 through 4, the entire Band of Brothers or something equally as good as that.
As for the rest of evening, Aoife is knackered having got up at 4am, ( I got up at 12.30 - result) to be an extra in 'The Fixer' which is a TV drama, or so I'm told. I did however get my 2nd favourite TV show's boxset today, that being 'Hustle', the BBC1 show about a group of con artists. So there's 4 series there to be watched, as well as the 5th which is on TV on Thursdays. What's my favourite TV show I hear you ask - the one, the only, Jonathan Creek! I also have the boxset and was most impressed with the special New Year's Day episode earlier this month, I live in eternal hope that they bring back a series.
Anyway, now that I have discussed some real world issues, I'd best be off to watch the aforementioned boxset of Hustle. Until tomorrow then, sleep well.
Good Night!
Welcome
Well, this is strange. Normally, I'd see this screen when sneakily looking over Robin Blamires' shoulder in eager anticipation, hoping to perhaps be fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of his latest blog entry. His blog is famous across the entire university and has often provided hours of interest and entertainment. I can't even hope to compete with the success of blammy.blogspot.com.
'Why, then Chris? Why start blogging?' I hear you ask! An excellent question. One that I'm not quite sure how to answer. I've recently discovered Twitter - amazing, it is - and this got me thinking about blogging again. You see, I've thought about it off and on for around a year, but was always slightly put off by the fact that various friends of mine had attempted blogs, and they became more entertainment to my peers, than informative and interesting, as I hope this one to be. I wish I has started a blog when I started uni some two-and-a-half years ago, but alas, I did not, and it's taken to 3 months before I finish at uni for me to begin. I think a case of 'why not?' was behind the decision to begin, a deicison made not 2 hours ago!
This entry here is simply an introductory post and there will be many more, I hope, that will inform about what it is that I'm doing with my life and how I feel about particular issues. I will try not to swear, or be boring, and to keep posting regularly.
This is all rather exciting, I feel like Bryn from Gavin and Stacey when he finds out about paragliding. If you haven't watched Gavin and Stacey, you must as it's excellent.
I'm torn between listing all sorts of information about myself as an introduction and just disclosing things as I go...I'll do a bit of both:
I'm 21 (just 5 days ago infact!), in my final year at uni, and work as a studio producer at Classic FM. I have a girlfriend of nearly 2 years, Aoife (that's Ee-fa to you English people) and she's marvellous. I come from a tiny town from Norfolk, called King's Lynn - it's rubbish, honestly and my current favourite activity is playing on my Xbox 360, particularly on line on XBOX live! - which is a new discovery to me. My 'gamertag' is cpwc if anyones interested in a game of Fifa or Call of Duty.
Anyway, must dash, I've just cooked a mini pizza. I'm sure there'll be more before bedtime.
Good Tie.
'Why, then Chris? Why start blogging?' I hear you ask! An excellent question. One that I'm not quite sure how to answer. I've recently discovered Twitter - amazing, it is - and this got me thinking about blogging again. You see, I've thought about it off and on for around a year, but was always slightly put off by the fact that various friends of mine had attempted blogs, and they became more entertainment to my peers, than informative and interesting, as I hope this one to be. I wish I has started a blog when I started uni some two-and-a-half years ago, but alas, I did not, and it's taken to 3 months before I finish at uni for me to begin. I think a case of 'why not?' was behind the decision to begin, a deicison made not 2 hours ago!
This entry here is simply an introductory post and there will be many more, I hope, that will inform about what it is that I'm doing with my life and how I feel about particular issues. I will try not to swear, or be boring, and to keep posting regularly.
This is all rather exciting, I feel like Bryn from Gavin and Stacey when he finds out about paragliding. If you haven't watched Gavin and Stacey, you must as it's excellent.
I'm torn between listing all sorts of information about myself as an introduction and just disclosing things as I go...I'll do a bit of both:
I'm 21 (just 5 days ago infact!), in my final year at uni, and work as a studio producer at Classic FM. I have a girlfriend of nearly 2 years, Aoife (that's Ee-fa to you English people) and she's marvellous. I come from a tiny town from Norfolk, called King's Lynn - it's rubbish, honestly and my current favourite activity is playing on my Xbox 360, particularly on line on XBOX live! - which is a new discovery to me. My 'gamertag' is cpwc if anyones interested in a game of Fifa or Call of Duty.
Anyway, must dash, I've just cooked a mini pizza. I'm sure there'll be more before bedtime.
Good Tie.
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