Category: Home Life

I know… I’m rubbish..

It’s been OVER A MONTH since my last blog…
It is now 23:03 and I’ve just got home and I am shattered.
SO tired…

I’ve been meaning to update this for ages now – and I promise.. I will.

Good boys keep diaries.
Bad boys don’t get time.

That’s all you need to know for the time being I guess…

I’m doing two plays, a film, I’ve started doing charity stuff again and I’m trying to hold down a decent social life whilst also taking in the wonders of the new world that is known as ‘dating’ – it’s all very odd.
Jen and I are no more – not that there ever was an official ‘Jen and I’ but yeah – that happened a fair while back now..
So that’s that sorted – we’re still very much in contact though – she’s a top bird and we always said we’d remain firm friends – so I’m glad we’ve been able to..
Cheers you.

Anyway – enough about her.. Hehehe (sorry)

What have I been up to?!

WELL…
LOADS to be fair.

There’s nowhere near enough time to cram it all into one sesh – I’m shattered – NEED BED.

Quickly – I’ve rediscovered my love for clubbing/dancing.
I’ve got into the habit of not wearing underwear. At all times.
I have blonde in my hair.
I have some wicked plans for November.
I’ve discovered my uncle plays the bassoon in some weird band in Essex.
All very weird.
Also – one of those sentences is not true..
Answers via comments/messages to the usual address… ;o)

But yes.
Loving my job.
Loving my life at the mo.
Working hard and playing hard.
Catching up with me a bit now…
“HENCE THE NEED FOR SLEEP JAMES!”
..note to self – stop leaving notes for self.

Ahem – anywhoo – I’m signing off now.
I hope to come back with a (proper) update very soon..

In the meantime however..
Here’s me:

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To quote:

“It’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses”

(what film?)

On that note: My Sunglasses… Too small do you think?

Forgive me Father…

03:04 – Forgive me Father…
Current mood: Shattered

…I have sinned.

“My candle’s burning at both ends
It will not last the night.
But Oh my foes, and Ah my friends
It sheds a lovely light.”

It has been over a week since my last blog.
I promised myself I wouldn’t leave it this long again.

I’ll try and update tonight.
Promise.

Been working and playing far too hard for my own good.
But more to come on that… Later*.

In the meantime…
To make you smile.

Here’s a donkey.
In a boat.

*maybe tonight… but it could well be tomorrow.

I’m shattered.

The Weekend

Greetings travellers..
..and how’s your weekend going?

Mine’s been pretty good so far considering…

Considering…? Considering what?!

Well – considering that I am
a) (STILL) super skint
b) Without my mobile phone.

a) is down to the fact that no matter how many times I call my last job and give them my new address details they still insist on sending my last bit of cash to my old flat. …and not only did they send it there, but they also sent a cheque. Which means that I have to wait another week before I can get my hands on it! AARGH!

b) I’d rather not talk about it. Bit of a sore point. Grr….

Anywhoo….
Lets not talk about what I didnt do eh?! Lets talk about what I DID do!
YAY!

Ahem..
So yeah…

Friday:
Friday at work I’m in a bit of a tizz.
My mobile phone had just gone up the spout and I had to email everyone to tell them and stuff..
But then there’s the select few who I talk to who aren’t as tech’d up as to have an email address yet…

(I know – shocking isn’t it?)

…so there I was trying to let everyone know that even though you cant actually get me on my usual number:
I am alive and I am available this weekend for fun and giggles etc… Bah.

Well – the usual suspects didnt get back to me –
I would go off on one about how crap some of my friends have been lately but to be quite honest:

a) Its bad for the spirit &
b) I’d rather spend my time explaining how great some my other friends have been.

There’s a lesson there folks.
Care about those who care about you.
Dont get upset about those who dont.
Just focus on those that do.
Your life will be a happier place.

Moving on, before we get too deep…

I got a random email from my friend Roger…
(if you want to see her, check my last but one blog – there’s a photo there – she’s cool)
…explaining about this crazy Brazilian carnival thing happening up in Angel on Saturday afternoon…
I dont actually think I was supposed to get the email originally…
(it was entitled – ‘afternoon ladies’ – lol)
…but I’m glad Nomi (Roger aka Naomi aka Nomi) put me in the ‘cc list’ –
I think it was the free samba lessons that made her do it.. Hahaha..
But yeah – this is the thing here: http://www.sadlerswells.com/whats_on/2005_2006/carnival.asp

Nomi works for the Sadlers Wells Theatre see and she was going to be working on the day organising stuff and stuff… so yeah.
I emailed Roger and took the mick for her calling me a lady etc..
..and she ended up inviting me over to her and Aidan’s place for vino… which was cool.

Friday pre-nomi = No Plans
Friday post-nomi = Plans

So Yay Nomi!
Hehehe…
Finished work about 6ish, got meself over to their cool place in Clapham and got on the Rose… .
We tend to eat and drink lots, play xbox and then hurl abuse at passers-by from their fifth floor balcony..
Sounds puerile but it is a LOT of fun…
Hahaha – so thats what we did! Nomi did stir fry and it was lush.

Was all cool… left there about tennish, feeling totally knackered and just wanting my bed.
Hit Twickenham about 2245, walked down into Twickenham High St and bumped into my mate Burns and his mate Zee. They were batfaced. Absolutely plastered…

“Alright Schlag – where you been?! Fancy coming to the Patch?”

That’s my mate Steve.

“Nah mate, I’m skint. No can do.”

“Ahh shutup, there’s £40, get yourself home and changed, we’ll meet you in there in half hour..”

“…NICE ONE BRUVVA!”

Haha, jumped on a bus home, got changed, jumped on a bus back into Twickenham and Patched it up for the rest if the night with Zee & Steve…

My other mate Hodge turned up randomly at about midnight too (he of Bon Jovi fame – see my Bon Jovi blog – thats him) – so we all got bang on it and had a great night.
The Patch by the way, as you may’ve gathered, is Twickenham’s only club.
Its not brilliant but its cheesy as hell and you can walk home afterwards.
Check it: http://www.cabbagepatch.co.uk/nightclub.htm

Hahah – I’ve never seen that site before:
“Let our wonderfully versatile DJs effortlessly lead a sparky mix of jazz, funk, disco, dance & soul”

Lol – Brilliant – If you’ve ever been to ‘Le Patch’ then you’ll know exactly why that’s so funny… Hahaha…

Saturday:
Woke up Saturday morning. Feeling fine, no hangover whatsoever.
Hmm – might have something to do with being sick the night before but hey, we wont talk about that eh?
(Stir Fry, Seven Blue WKDs, Jigging = Badness)

Ahem…
Burns rang me about eleven ish and we hooked up to play some frisbee over on Twickenham Green, (I do like a bit of frisbee) while we waited for Hodge to get in touch.

FYI – The previous night I’d managed to convince the two Steves (Hodge & Burns) to join my on my trip to Rio (in Angel – Hehe).
Which they did!
Here we are, up in Angel, getting on it on cheap and nasty Vodka at a Brazilian Carnival:

Burns, Hodge and Me.

Lots of fun, man there was some random shizzle in that carnival…
Here’s a quick selection of the more random photos I took:



More Vodka!

So yeah… Kept buying various soft drinks so we could ‘just add vodka’.
My personal favourite being Mango Smoothie Vodka:

Haha – was well on it by the time we met up with Nomi for post carnival drinks.
All good…

“Hic….”

Hehehehe….

Anywhoo –
After that, the two Steves and I travelled down to Fulham to go to this funky little bar called Cactus Blue.
It was my boss’ engagement party and she’d invited me the day before..
Really nice cool little place man – have to go out in Fulham more often.
But yeah – Got on the Mojitos… Hehehe.. Nice..
Spent an hour or so there…
Drinking and mingling et al…
..and then headed back to Twix for more drinks in the Up’n’Under…
(in particular – sambucas, for some reason)

…and then surprise surprise!
We ended up BACK IN THE PATCH!

Two nights on the trot.
That is:

Just.
Not.
Good.

Hahah…

But we ended up having a better night then Friday mind, music was better and stuff… and MAN did I dance!
I havent let rip like that in ages… fantastic.
…just a shame there was too many rugger-buggers in there eh?
Needless to say – we were hammered…

Hahaha…
Got home about 3ish…

Sunday:
Well that’s today.
So far – I’ve done sweet FA. Which is good.
Havent done ‘nothing’ for ages.
Might do some washing in a bit – its an exciting life aint it?!
Hahaha..
I am however going to see Superman Returns at the IMAX later with my mate Louisa.

http://www.bfi.org.uk/incinemas/imax/

Cant. Wait.
I’ll take some pics if I can… its gonna ROCK.

But…before I sign off I need to say something:

Folks. I am truly blessed with some great friends.
The last few months of my life have been tough for various reasons.
Lately, mainly financially… but before that there was a whole heap of other crap going on in my life.
My friends have been there for me every step of the way and without them, I doubt I’d be the person that I am sitting here today.

So.. Here’s to you my friends.

Thank you – your generosity and kindness will not be forgotten easily and I hope I can be there for you all one day as you have been for me.

…and on that note folks:
With a smile on my face, I’m gonna sign off.

Next time on “Whatley’s World”:

– Exactly how good is Superman Returns and does making 20mins of it 3D improve it somehow?

– Week 3 in his new job. How is it going?

– Pay day. At last.

– Looking forward to the next weekend.

So.. until then…
TTFN!

:o)

Liver Flush Drinks: A Guide

Morning all –

A quick blog for ya – I’ll update real soon I promise – been UBER busy!

Anywhoo – as you those of you who have just seen my new profile will have noticed…
I’ve just discovered the wonder that is YouTube!

So.. I’ve been posting vids left right and centre – lol

Now – remember my trip to Thailand?
Well – I had to pre-cleanse for two weeks leading up to it…
and THEN, on top of that!
I had to drink these things called “Liver Flush Drinks”.

They ming. Like Ming The Merciless.

BUT!
In case you ever want to try it – here’s a quick guide:

Liver Flush – Part 1

Liver Flush – Part 2

Liver Flush – Part 3

Liver Flush – Part 4

Please bear in mind that this was filmed way back at the end of April.

Back when I had hair.

…and a beard.

And an extra 28lbs or so!
So yeah – I look slightly different these days!

Enjoy!

:o)

….more to come soon.

PS – I’m in the final stretch of my notice period of my current job.
I’m finding it REALLY difficult to care about my work..
Hence me posting this when I should really be busy doing something else eh?

lol

..’til next time true believers.

AT LAST -AN UPDATE!

Afternoon all..

Well.. its been ages since my last ‘proper’ update I know.. so..
Let’s address that shall we?!

Ok.. so last time we spoke I’d just got to Gibraltar.

Did I mention all about that?

*goes back and checks previous blogs*

Right.. you get the basic gist of the whole ‘last minute trip’ thing?
Basically – I had an inkling that I might be going but it wasn’t confirmed to me until about 7pm on the Wednesday evening!
So I packed super sharpish and then the following day I (phoned in sick at work – bad man I know) then jumped on a train to Gatwick!
Woo..

I must admit I was chuckling to myself a bit on the flight over – it was just SO random! 24hrs previously if you’d have asked me what will I be doing this time tomorrow.. “Err.. working!” ..would’ve been the response!

Ah well. But yeah – it was a surprise for my Dad. As I mentioned previously – I havent spent Father’s Day with him in about 20yrs.. He left when I was everso young see.. there’s a whole different blog you could dedicate to dealing with that whole thing, so I’m not gonna even try and go into it here.
My Dad left, he now lives in Gibraltar. Thats it. Not gonna bother with the rest.

So yeah – it was cool – as I said – I was going to go and see my Dad – but as ever, whenever I’m over there – I spend all my time with my l’il bro.

He is UBER cool.

(excuse to post another pic? oh go on then)

Yup. That’s my bro.

Anywhoo – yeah – so my weekend was cool. Had some good chats with my Dad. Been needing to see him of late considering the amound of crap I’ve been through and stuff y’know?
But yeah… it was nice to hang out.
I was always sleep so much more there y’know? Just kick back and properly relax.. its cool.

It’s always slightly hard being at my Dad’s. He’s got a few issues..
Erm.. long story short: About 10yrs ago or so an Acrow Prop fell about 20ft and embedded itself into his head.. all very nasty. But yeah – no immediate problems – still alive etc – but after a while.. a few memory issues revealed themselves.
Think ‘Memento’ but not as intense.
My Dad lost a large chunk of his long term memory but also his short term memory took a beating too.. so you can talk to him and then mid-sentence he’ll just forget what he’s talking about.. which is ok – you can nudge him and he might remember.. but he just forgets stuff.
Anyway – thats hard – on top of that he cant really think straight a lot of the time and gets quite paranoid.. its quite hard to deal with.
I got a bit upset while I was over there.. I’ll tell ya why..

Sometimes its hard. I like going to see my family in Gibraltar y’know but I can’t really deal with being there for a long time.. and on the Saturday it was already beginning to get to me… and then I feel worse because here I am in Gibraltar, seeing my Dad and my Brother and I want to come home! I mean how selfish do I want to be?!

So yeah – I got a bit upset.. so I had a moan to my mate Ash who, in all fairness to him, gave me a right kick up the backside. I stopped moping about and just enjoyed being there y’know?

My Dad’s cool. I do like talking to him and my brother’s wicked too.
In fact – here they are!
:o)

So yeah –
I had a good time in Gib. It had its ups and downs but there were more ups. Definitely.
:o)

So yeah – got home from Gibraltar last Sunday evening..

Monday: Went to work – all good. Monday night my friend Susan came over and cooked dinner for us which was nice – havent seen her in a while and we had a good natter..
(Thai Red Curry – with that thai-paste I bought that day in Tescos ZenJen!)
..AND we finished off two bottles of wine – whoopsee! Hahaha..
Anyway – yeah – that was cool.. walked Susan home and came back and crashed out..

Tuesday: I woke up – felt a bit rough.. decided to blow work out.
Yep. I know – poof. A little bit of wine and I go sick with a hangover..
Well NO – it wasnt like that.. I just fancied chilling out so THERE.
Tuesday night I went to me mate Mickey’s house and watched the England go through to the last 16 of the World Cup by winning their group against Sweden. That was also tres cool.. and yet again.. I drank a bottle of wine.

Wednesday: woke up.. felt a bit rough.. (you can see where this is going already cant you) ..blew work out! Hahah..
Wednesday was a nice sunny day if I recall correctly so I did all my washing that day yeah – good domesticated young lad that I am. :o)
Cant remember what I did Wednesday night now.. Hmmm.. Ah well.

Thursday: Took the day off AGAIN, (you know I hate my job right?)
Again – cant really remember exactly what I did with my day.. I THINK it involved sunbathing and stuff but anything after that is a bit vague..
Thursday night I had Drama Workshop over in Surbiton. That was cool.
There was LOADS of us – best turnout yet. Had a great laugh and went for a drink afterwards too.. :o)

Friday: Well. If you’re gonna take Thursday off you may as well take the Friday too! Hehehe.. Friday I got up, chilled out, packed my bags (you’ll see why) and went and met my mate Jobs for lunch at Liverpool Street.

Here we are:

We were a bit hammered at that point.. because..
I say ‘lunch’.. there wasn’t really any eating involved.. just drinking. So yeah.. It was a beautiful afternoon so we spent about four hours drinking wine in the city.. got shedded. Was WELL funny. I was heading down to Essex afterwards to hang out with some of my friends there.. God knows how I made it back!
I know that I decided to try and find Fenchurch St station at some point.. and then the next thing I remember I was on Canvey Island.. so I must’ve made it on my own somehow! Hahaha..
That was cool.. Got back to Canvey, nipped home, dropped my bag off and then rocked on round to my best mate Tony’s.

Me and the Sensei had a nice evenin’ drinkin’ and catchin’ up.. all good.
Although.. I got THAT hammered I ended up crashin’ at Tony’s and I NEVER crash at Tony’s. I always walk home y’know? But yeah.. I was TRASHED. Hahaha.. never mind.

Saturday: I woke up at about 7am ish. Dragged my sorry ass back to me Mum’s. My Mum by the way is currently in Cyprus – so I had the house to myself. Which was coooooool as. My own little pad y’know?
So yeah – Saturday, go home, shower, change, go and see my gay uncle down at the Barber’s.
Don’t Ask.

Then took a walk round town – bumped into my mate Zoe – that was cool. Had a really good chat with her.. she’s an old friend of mine… and if I hadn’t already written an absolute marathon blog post I’d probably go into what we talked about – maybe another day. A few of you already know.. I’ll leave it at that for now.. 😉
So yeah – Saturday night went back round Tony’s, got drunk again.. managed to make it home on my own this time though – so I wasnt THAT bad! Hahah..

Sunday: Woke up on the sofa in me Mum’s front room. Mental. Stayed there the whole weekend and not once did I crash on the bed. Numpty.. although.. saying that.. my Mum’s sofa is SO comfy..
I digress…
Sunday – got up, cut the grass (I’m a good boy) and then my mate Laws came over for a moan about all the men in her life – hahah – so that was quite funny. She’s just out of the otherside of a nasty breakup is Laws and we always have a good chat. Sharing advice etc.. y’know.. anyway – Laws left and Bodge turned up.. Me and Bodge grabbed Tony and Big Dave and we went for a kickabout before the footy.. Nice.. s’been YEARS since we did anything like that – had a right laugh.
Went back to mine (well – me Mum’s) afterwards and watched the England make it through to the World Cup Quarter Finals by beating Ecuador 1-0 thanks to a sublime David Beckham free kick..
We got Pizza.. . (thats officially the most un-healthiest thing I’ve eaten since arriving home from Thailand) ..and got on the beers (again) and then everyone left so I could pack up and head back to Twickenham.

Slight problem with that.. I’m bat-faced.
..and the last thing I wanna do is spend 2hrs on Sunday trains dragging myself back to Twickers. So I slacked it off… with the intention to get up early this morning and then go to work from Canvey..
Obviously that didn’t happen..
Whoops.

I am back in Twickenham NOW.
But I’m not at work.. I WILL go back tomorrow.. I WILL!

ehe..

Anyway – I’ve had a great weekend.
I’ve hardly spent any money ( i dont have any! )
But…
In general…
Life is pretty good…

I’ve got a new job starting soon…

I’ve got some great friends… (you know who you are)
..and some crackin’ mates. (so do you)
So yes..

Ladies & Gentlemen – I am a very lucky man and I am enjoying my life.
Thank you.

Next time I won’t leave it so long – I promise.

Greetings from Gibraltar

Afternoon all,

Uncle Travelling Matt reporting in..

I’m in Gibraltar!
It’s alright – weather’s ok and stuff..
Hangin’ out with my folks here and my l’il bro –
(he’s AWESOME – pics to come)

Father’s Day tomorrow – haven’t spent Father’s Day with my Dad in about 20yrs now so that should be good.. and then at about 1750 tomorrow I’ll be jumping on a plane back to London..
Should get home about 10pm tomorrow night I reckon. By ‘Home’ I mean my actual house.. taking into account Sunday trains etc.. I should be alright!

So yeah – I’ll write it all up then I guess.. haven’t got much time online here.
All my time’s taken up entertaining my bro… (he’s six years old see)

Speak soon!

J.

(I’ll be setting up a charity soon in my own name – all donations will be gratefully received and faithfully applied!)

Ciao for now.

Catching up

Cor blimey!

Its been so hectic since I got home – work is mental and anyone who’s anyone is trying to catch me for some catch up drinking and suchlike!

Oh gawd!

So today is Wednesday – I’ve gotta work my socks off up until Friday then the weekend will be here.. dunno what I’ll do with it mind – check my bank balance today – OUCH. A fair amount of stuff from Thailand hit today.

Damn. Basically.

So sod it – I’m gonna have to knuckle down and get the overtime in so I can afford to LIVE next month – Jeez.. Plus Im gonna need a spare bit of spendin money if I’m gonna have any chance of a decent summer..

I am actually considering a second job..

Yeah. I know!

Shockin huh? I gotta do something..

Hmm – maybe escorting?! Hahahahaahahahahahaha…

So yeah – been invited out in Staines tonight with Martin and Ash, tomorrow night I’m seeing my friend Nats, Friday… well Friday is Friday. Saturday I was gonna go back to Canvey and see family and friends.. but now I’ve been invited to a party in Brixton that I REALLY wanna go to.. oh its a tough life.. Maybe I could goto Canvey Friday night and then come home Saturday and go to the party then.. now THAT is an idea.. :o)

Anyway – im rambling..

I need to go to work. Its 720 and my train is in 15mins.

Laters all.

Home at last

Morning all!

Its 726am and I’m back in the UK. I actually got back around 12hrs ago but I was so shattered that I didnt have time to update.. (sorry true believers).

So yeah – where did I leave off? I was in Bangkok wasn’t I?

Cool – I think I posted my last blog before I had a mental half an hour where I managed to lose my tickets AND my passport. That was quite amusing to say the least. Hahaah. Needless to say I found them in the end – but it got a bit hairy scary at one moment there!

Heheh..

So yeah – flight was reasonable uneventful..

Got home, got picked up, didnt go to the pub.. HONEST GUV!

Went round my mate Will’s place for an orange juice and a satsuma.. Man I sure know how to live it up eh?

Now its 828am (been doin other stuff – sorry – writing MAHOOSIVE emails to those who deserve them) and I need a shower… got SO much to do today: Get my films developed, sort out my finances, do some washing, buy some new clothes that fit, get a frame for my painting, sort out stuff for work tomrrow, go and see my friend Olivia, go through my post, eat some healthy food.. Hahahh.. So much to do so little time!

Right then – I’m off.

Keep smiling folks..

See you soon,

J.