What did I miss?

I’m going to try and round a few things up here, seeing as I’ve been too busy in the last little while to post here.

News stuff

I haven’t mentioned the bombings. And I don’t intend to, other than to say that a) I don’t agree nor condone them, b) I’m not surprised they’re happening and c) we should expect some more. On a related note though, something connected has royally pissed me off. The shooting of the innocent man. The man repeatedly ignored Police warnings, and armed Police shot him. Simple. The people who are calling for the necks of the officers involved, saying that it’s outrageous, saying this and that should all shut the hell up. Tony Blair and the chief of Police publically apologised for it. Why? Yes, it’s unfortunate that he turned out to be innocent. But the Police are operating under extremely difficult circumstances. And they did their job. What if he had turned out to be a bomber, and they hadn’t shot him? And another 20 innocent people lost their lives? It makes me mad. So well done to the boys that shot him. And yeah, apologies to his family, but he had it coming. Sounds callous I know. Fuck it.

Small pleasure

I got my first Google adsense payment. I’m not allowed under their TOS to disclose the details of it, but I will say, that for what is essentially free money (I had the website anyway) it’s a real pleasure to check your bank balance and see a not inconsiderable amount of money in there, for no extra work. So thanks to Google. And thanks to the people who clicked the ads.

Personal guff

Well it’s all go round here. I’ve been busy. I’m still working 3/4 nights a week as a doorman, but only for another 2 weeks, because I’m moving to Guernsey to write my PhD thesis. I’m moving into the house next door to my folks which will be good because I haven’t spent any real time with them in the last 6 years. So I’ll be close, but not actually living with them. That means it’s all mad round here as I’m packing up all my stuff and sorting the house here out to move out there. I’ve moved out of my office at Uni and already sold my big TV, my couch, and hopefully my beer fridge. So I’m still looking to let go of my Dolby Digital surround kit. I’m also considering selling my beloved Honda CBR600 FX as I can’t take it to Guernsey with me. I’m aiming to get the first draft of my thesis written by the end of September, with a view to submitting before Christmas. After that I’m travelling, Long Way Round style.

A sphincter says what?

The average man will get his hair cut roughly once every 2 months. At an average cost of £10. I haven’t paid anyone to cut my hair in 10 years. So aside from the £30 or so quid I spent on clippers, I reckon I’ve saved myself nearly £600 (not to mention all that money saved on shampoo). Interesting.

I’ll try my best to update the other sections of this site soon, I have some movie reviews to do, and I really ought to update Fingers.