Just a quick thought, imagine a life with no music.
For me music and lyrics stir so much emotion and triggering so many inner thoughts and longings.
I have an album/band/song that supports and provokes emotions during every mood and I believe that a life with no soundtrack would be an incredibly lonely one.
Now playing: Radiohead, Karma Police.
Thursday 27 March 2014
Short-term security, long-term cravings
I sit here at my desk nearing the end of my last day at Prestige Signs, gazing out of the window at the grey Cornish drizzle.
The weekend is coming but after a hectic blowout in Exeter last week, I'm looking to a couple of low-key few days off this time around.
It was great to see Phil, one of my oldest friends, and even better to see him making a great life for himself with his lovely house, long-term girlfriend and his management job.
After my lent detox perhaps what happened that night was inevitable. I woke up the next day unable to piece back the night before and with half of my eyebrow missing.
Despite not remembering anything past 23:00 it was great to get a few of the old crew back together.
Anyway, I digress.
I'm posting to inform you that my freelance work at the West Briton has seen them award me with a permanent position.
I've enjoyed it here at Prestige but working full-time in the local press is an opportunity that I am in no position to refuse and it's nice to have my hard work and graft since starting in there January recognised.
The contract is temporary, covering a woman off on maternity leave, and only runs until September.
After this I'm unsure where my future lies, but I'm going to embrace the opportunity and work hard to improve my skills as a journalist and hopefully leave a positive mark on the powers that be at the paper.
It feels good to have finally got a full-time post in the industry that I've always studied hard and hoped to work in, even if it is only temporary.
Right now I'm not worried about September. By that point I'll have more invaluable experience under my belt and they may even opt to keep me on if the woman does not return after giving birth.
My urge to travel still remains however, and I constantly find myself immersed in travel literature.
I've done well in my life so far and visited scores of countries forging relationships and creating plentiful memories along the way, but all of this along with inspiration taken from the trips of others, has only served to whet my appetite and make me long to visit more exotic far-flung corners of the globe.
My dream is to take a trip on the lengthy journey that is the Trans Siberian Railway, visiting cities and taking in the varying terrain of biggest country of the world.
Also on the list is the opportunity to sample the neon metropolis that is Toyko before heading out to the Japanese countryside to absorb the centuries old culture and traditions that exist there.
One day, when I've finally developed adequate Spanish skills, I'd love to travel around South America and hike the heights of the Machu Pichu and attempt to dance the tango on the streets of Buenos Airies, shortly before tucking into a mean and juicy steak.
Hopefully one day.
From my life experience so far I'm now a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and for the foreseeable future I'll continue to work hard writing stories and the approaching Cornish summer.
I'm excited to visiting Thailand in September and who knows what lies ahead for me after that.
The world is a big place and if I don't allow myself to be insulated within a bubble, the possibilities are endless.
I hate the concept of YOLO, I normally see it as an acronym to excuse behaviour that wouldn't normally be acceptable. However, the words you only live once are certainly ring true, so I'm going to do all I can to ensure that when I look back on my life I remember one of adventure, discovery, happiness and success.
The weekend is coming but after a hectic blowout in Exeter last week, I'm looking to a couple of low-key few days off this time around.
It was great to see Phil, one of my oldest friends, and even better to see him making a great life for himself with his lovely house, long-term girlfriend and his management job.
After my lent detox perhaps what happened that night was inevitable. I woke up the next day unable to piece back the night before and with half of my eyebrow missing.
Despite not remembering anything past 23:00 it was great to get a few of the old crew back together.
Anyway, I digress.
I'm posting to inform you that my freelance work at the West Briton has seen them award me with a permanent position.
I've enjoyed it here at Prestige but working full-time in the local press is an opportunity that I am in no position to refuse and it's nice to have my hard work and graft since starting in there January recognised.
The contract is temporary, covering a woman off on maternity leave, and only runs until September.
After this I'm unsure where my future lies, but I'm going to embrace the opportunity and work hard to improve my skills as a journalist and hopefully leave a positive mark on the powers that be at the paper.
It feels good to have finally got a full-time post in the industry that I've always studied hard and hoped to work in, even if it is only temporary.
Right now I'm not worried about September. By that point I'll have more invaluable experience under my belt and they may even opt to keep me on if the woman does not return after giving birth.
My urge to travel still remains however, and I constantly find myself immersed in travel literature.
I've done well in my life so far and visited scores of countries forging relationships and creating plentiful memories along the way, but all of this along with inspiration taken from the trips of others, has only served to whet my appetite and make me long to visit more exotic far-flung corners of the globe.
My dream is to take a trip on the lengthy journey that is the Trans Siberian Railway, visiting cities and taking in the varying terrain of biggest country of the world.
Also on the list is the opportunity to sample the neon metropolis that is Toyko before heading out to the Japanese countryside to absorb the centuries old culture and traditions that exist there.
One day, when I've finally developed adequate Spanish skills, I'd love to travel around South America and hike the heights of the Machu Pichu and attempt to dance the tango on the streets of Buenos Airies, shortly before tucking into a mean and juicy steak.
Hopefully one day.
From my life experience so far I'm now a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and for the foreseeable future I'll continue to work hard writing stories and the approaching Cornish summer.
I'm excited to visiting Thailand in September and who knows what lies ahead for me after that.
The world is a big place and if I don't allow myself to be insulated within a bubble, the possibilities are endless.
I hate the concept of YOLO, I normally see it as an acronym to excuse behaviour that wouldn't normally be acceptable. However, the words you only live once are certainly ring true, so I'm going to do all I can to ensure that when I look back on my life I remember one of adventure, discovery, happiness and success.
Friday 14 March 2014
Progress
So already three months have zipped by and we are a quarter of a way through 2014.
We've survived the storms and now can begin looking forward to beach days, Flora Day, barbecues, summer bike rides and beers in the sun.
On the employment front I've taken giant strides so far in 2014.
I am now employed by the West Briton on a freelance basis, regularly contributing articles on a variety of subjects and this week claimed my first page.
It's nice to once again be getting paid for what I studied hard towards and I'm hoping my three days in the office will act as a foot in the door.
To supplement my income I'm working for a local sign company, doing sales, quotes and getting out to meet clients. I'm enjoying the work and can now, as a result, add another string to my bow.
However, all this 9-5 lark has once again given me itchy feet.
I'd love to take off for another lengthy trip but I now have professional interests at home and another long trip would only serve to take me back the position that I found myself in when I returned from America back in December.
I long one day to travel all around South America taking in Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia amongst other places, but that will have to wait a few years now. At least it'll give me time to brush up on my Spanish.
I'm hoping to jet off to Thailand for a couple of weeks in September just so I have something to look forward to and save towards.
Thailand is renowned as being a combination or culture, partying and beaches and all of these components are of great interest to me.
Unfortunately no festival line-ups have really grabbed my attention this year so I may just opt for Boardmasters as it's just around the corner and we could potentially muster a decent crowd for the weekend.
On a footballing note I'm looking forward to the biggest game of my life on Easter Monday when we take on Veryan in the Junior Cup Final. This season has been a mixed bag for me with my season being interrupted by my trip to America.
I have been in and out of the team since, but now appear to have won my place back so fingers crossed I can maintain my form and get a start in the showcase event and put in a performance that my family and friends know that I'm capable of.
It's also great to see Argyle mounting a promotion push. As a fan it's been a difficult few years and it's great to see us on our feet again and I'm looking forward to getting to as many games as I can between now and the end of the season.
So, in reflection, the start of 2014 has been productive thus far and I'm hoping to continue the forward momentum to have a successful year and keep an acceptable balance between work and leisure.
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