Anyway, so a lot has been going on in the world since my last post i.e, Horses in our grub, HMV going bust and almost leaving Lily-Mae in the lurch for the charity single proceeds (but it was fixed as far as I know), public service workers are getting a bit of a hit pay wise (less mulah, more hours), Example came and went, Dada Life announced a date in The Wright Venue, I'm getting published soon, I've another little opportunity in the pipeline (keeping sssh on those two 'til they happen though) and I booked my holiday to Ibiza with my crew!
I am aware that there are some slightly more pressing issues in the world than my holiday and my articles but hey I'll get to the other stuff, I'm just keeping you posted!
So.. From the top.
Shergar Burgers
What is this all about? No need for this! I was in Galway doing some work when this story hit its peak and it was announced that there's some horse in the ready made lasagnes now too??? You're killing me here! I'm a student those things are all I eat. Don't get me wrong, I'm not gonna stop eating them because I never noticed it before so it's obviously either small amounts or it's very tasty! However, I will feel somewhat guilty now that I may be eating something Ruby Walshe once sat on!!
You get it now, I assume?? If not, my witty humour is wasted on you! Anyway, you may remember my post about Lily-Mae back in December and the charity single that was released to raise funds for her treatment.. if not its HERE
I'll wait go ahead and read.... but just know you're holding everyone else up . . . . . . . . . .
Now, welcome back! You really should keep up to date! (says he who hasn't posted since December)
So, where was I? Oh yes, so apparently because we're all buying our music online (or downloading illegally, I'm not judging, times are tough, but I don't condone it!) HMV are making such gigantic losses that they've been forced out of business! Old western style.. iTunes -V- HMV !! And there aint enough room in this town for both of 'em.
Seriously though there really isn't, so HMV is no more!
When they upped sticks and left it was uncertain as to whether the proceeds that were collected on byhalf of Tiny Dancer: A Song Lily-Mae would be handed over or not, given that HMV couldn't even pay their employees wage! The last I heard of the situation it had been sorted and the foundation were to receive the money, however, I'll have a snoop and see if I can find out any more about the situation! Hopefully they did the right thing!
Public Service Workers - Croke Park Agreement Seems More Like A 'Not It' Competition
Basically the scope on this story as far as I've held the patience to keep track of it is; Government said there'll be extensive cuts across the board for PSWs, and longer hours.
Unions said NO!
Then Government lowered the cuts slightly but said it was necessary.
Union said NO!
Union then said "why don't you take a cut?".
Government said NO!
Ultimately a few unions walked out and a few stayed. A new deal was proposed which I haven't seen just yet but the final report is due soon (could be out by the time I finish here!!!) and from what the digital tabloid say, all is well (considering).
All I can say is, I'm glad I'm only on placement within the Public Service and not actually in permanent employment, because then I would be quite angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry, a la The Hulk/Bruce Banner!
Awh I'm such a geek!!!
On that note though, Injustice: Gods Among Us is due for release mid April!!! Can't wait! If you don't know what it is, you don't need to because you'll only further brand me as an even bigger geek!
You're gonna Google it aren't you??
Thought so... *Embarrassed expression*
More Music for 2013
Now, I know I said 2013 was the year that rap was gonna return with a bang and that I'm really excited for Lil' Wayne and Eminem, but that doesn't mean I'm not still going to concerts for dance/house( and whatever genre you'd be brave enough to label Example with) kinda music! So, I got to see Example (again) he was quite amazing I must admit! Although, in fairness, I've seen him a couple of times now and he has yet to let me down! That night in the O2 was my first time seeing Benga and to be honest I'd listened to a few of his tunes before the night came around and I wasn't fully convinced despite having a few head boppers, but I was wrong to be hesitant! He is unreal! It is, in my opinion a case of you love it or you hate it, but I love it!
Next up on my music calender is Weezy F Baby! I won't go into that again though because I'll just start babbling on again thinking I'm repping Young Money and Cash Money Records! (But I am so....)
After that, It's Dada Life in the Wright Venue! Yes, you do know them!! Seriously you do! Ok, hold on then....
So that's happening!! Cannot wait because The Wright Venue is an unbelievable club/venue as it is, boasting 3 floors, with 7 bars, and 5 VIP rooms!! It's huge! Some might say it's "EPIC"! Get it??? because of the video?? Ah doesn't matter!
Anyway, that's happening on the 12th of April!! Kaskade is playing The Wright Venue before this on the 8th March but unfortunately my bank account has given me strict instructions not to get over-excited for the next few months because,
A: I'm student
and
B: I'm a student trying to pay for IBIZA in JULY baby!!!!!
On that note..
IBIZA IN JULY BABY!!!!!
So, I'm a broke A$$ student and I decided to book Ibiza (pronounced I-Bee-Faw for the duration of the waiting period until the conclusion of the adventure) with my crew from home! It's just over €600 which is manageable given that I'll be in full-time employment (40hrs per week) for just over €9 p/hour from late April, giving me about 17 weeks to make €600 for the holiday then at least €1500 spending money for the ten days... that alone will be interesting, never mind me Dylan and Andy trying to survive over there for 10 days!!! However, we are running it like a bit of a military operation.. our first regiment are going for one week the week before we leave which means we'll get to see them on their return (here's hoping they do in fact return) and it's within these few days we plan on organizing a rendezvous so that we can compile a survival guide in accordance with their reports. Then we (Dylan, Andy and I aka Team Wolf) will fly out one day before the female cadettes (Amy, Laura, Kate, Clare, Aisling and Kelly) to scope out the place and establish ourselves. The following day, the girls will arrive, at which point we will deliver our status report and allow them to organise things from that point (girls are better at that kind of thing). Then at an unknown date a backup regiment will arrive of lads known through mutual comrades including said mutual comrades i.e Richie, Duffy and Co. ... for added activities and missions, of course. The only issue I see arriving is that the back-up regiment, and the group of female cadettes are all on a one week excursion, while Team Wolf are on a ten day excursion, leaving us accountable for our own missions and subsequent actions from the moment of their departure. Danger. It is then that John and the rest of the first regiment from week one, will come into play in the shape of their action plan/survival guide.
Can this end well???
Ah... be grand! ;-)
Well I think that's all he wrote folks, for today anyway!!
I promise not to leave it that long without posting again! I know how much you missed me!! More to come on me being published and the new opportunity later :-)
PS, Happy New Year!!!!!
PPS, **SPOILER ALERT** To Team Wolf and The Female Cadettes, Example is playing Ibiza on the 19th. WITH Dj Wire. Just saying.
PPS, **SPOILER ALERT** To Team Wolf and The Female Cadettes, Example is playing Ibiza on the 19th. WITH Dj Wire. Just saying.
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