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Showing posts with label work. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Late Night Random Ramblin's Vol13- Am I Being Discriminated?

What a title, catches your eyes right? Well folks in today's story time allow me to rant and get shit off my chest, It's been a long time coming.

So I weigh 30 stone ok, not the best sure but I am also 6ft 3. So I'm not really too out there I'd argue. Yeah when you look at me and my wife there's a stark difference but we love eachother endlessly so yeah mind ya business and stop judging.

Since 2020 COVID, I've been fluctuating with weight going from 25 stone to 32 stone and during that time I was giving blood with the Welsh blood service. Fast forward to 2021 they told me they couldn't take my blood because I had a new growth on my hand which was just a ganglion cyst so they wanted me to do some tests and come back to them with proof that it's not a tumor and anything else scary. So then after numerous tests and a few months later to 2022 they are fine and taking my blood again then 2023 they tell me I can't give blood because I was taking painkillers for a headache. Then later in 2023 I can't give blood again because I said to them a few days ago I was on antibiotics for a chest infection and again they declined me. So then last year they have new settings and I had to declare my weight and height and other things to them for reasons unknown so then they told me because of my weight being 30 stone they cannot put me in their chairs as they have a max weight of 20 stone, yet I have been in their chairs and been more than the recommended amount and they have taken my blood with no problems. It's rediculous and a waste of time, so now if I need to give blood I have to go to hospital in Llantrisant to lay in their hospital beds to do so🙄

Let's now talk about my dentist. So I've gone to my dentist since I had teeth, that's a long time like almost 30 years right? So remember now during COVID I've gone from 25 stone to 30 stone right and I'm at 30 stone again. Last time I seen my dentist prior to end of May was back in January and in January I had a check up as normal for the past 20 years, chair goes back I get glasses and a bib on and get my teeth looked at and done right? Well this past week I've had the worse toothache ever and she didn't know what it was and also asked me about my weight before she did any work and she said due to the chair being only able to hold up to 20 stone that she couldn't help me and she'd have to refer me to someone else for any work I needed now. Which is absolutely fucking stupid and also please know I'm paying this dentist £10 a month....for what!? My fillings have cost me hundreds of pounds per filling and she's given me half my mouth full of them!!! So I went back today a few days after writing the last paragraph to get my review for my tooth pain, basically she didn't even see me or allow me to sit down in her chair and I explained about the pain and how it's lessened since last week, however I've now got mouth ulcers. One is at front of my mouth and the other is on the gum by the problematic tooth. She said "ok I can't do nothing more, your overweight capacity for my new chair so I'll refer you to another dentist and I'll see you when you have lost weight. You can get fat jabs off the drs now so try them and see you when you have lost the weight." 🙄 Fucking joke. I don't want to use jabs because 1: The haven't been fully studied and have dangerous side effects. 2: it feels like I'd have cheated to get the weight off. I rather work it off and stand with pride about that, BUT it is hard to lose weight. I am in a lot of pain and struggle with my feet or knees and everytime I've lost weight it's been hard to keep at it because of my pains or sickness or then because of my hunger is too great. It's fucking hard!

Clothing shops on high streets I can't go to BUT I've finally found one I can shop at! Yours clothing shop in Swansea, it caters to big men with their fabulous downstairs department. That's the first time I've ever gone into a clothes shop and spent over £100 recently. That's crazy!!!!

I can't sleep. I got so many things stressing me out and I just want peace. I want the good old days, no cares, no bills, chilling with gaming and good films. I feel like I can't breathe and it makes me miss some solitude and gaming for long sessions. I'm tired, I'm hurt, I need to get this off my chest, I just need some support. I need some peace also. I just need something else, something more.....something....

Thursday, 9 January 2025

Late Night Random Ramblin's Vol 12 - A New Rant

Just because you work at a nursery doesn't give you power and doesn't mean you get everything you want for nothing. My Mrs works in a nursery and doesn't go round shops asking people to take money off items because she works in a nursery. Fuck off Jeff. 

If you are going to stand bone idle in a door way and give a stinking look when I try to pass you, maybe take it as indication to move your stupid brain. 

The price is the price and you won't always have items for fuck all, there will be times I will let you off but for fuck sake mun, you are not skint Dorothy, you are on the dole. 

You can't just take things you need to pay for them so don't give it all mouth Derick, you fucking Mongolian chicken dance. 

There's signs saying no donations don't walk through the back door to give us donations at the til you silly skank. 

I'm sorry but charity cases can't just stroll into the shop and want everything for nothing. Rules are rules and we need to make profits ok Charlotte. 

If I share someone else post more than yours it's because I see theirs more than yours and it doesn't mean I am bullying some random fucking person I've never met before. It's like saying a random bloke in supermarket took the last pot noodle and so that's harassment. Fuck off jive. 


Monday, 2 October 2023

Late Night Ramblin's Vol9- Life October 2023

So it's been a while (again)......in my absence however my blog views have somehow increased? 
Thank you! Seriously thanks so much for that, it means a lot.

James Davie is who I have to also thank as he reminds me when I have not done a blog post in a while. Comments like that tend to snap me back to reality and shift my focus, so I am here to write a little bit about what's going on right now. Random Ramblin's? Maybe but this is another life update after all so who knows what I will title this when I am done and of course I'm putting this together through the day and night.

I've been busy with my two jobs as well as content creating and just playing games or watching TV or films you know any sort of media exposure, I have had. I've not felt inspired or motivated because of tiredness mainly to just write some stuff, I've not had ideas. Some reviews I've done on films are short on letterboxd, but it's not to the level of where I want to publish here. I know that doesn't matter or mean much to you reading, but I like my reviews here to have some sort of love and passion.

Job life

Job number 1 - Bartender
I started that job in July 2022, and I've recently resigned from that job. I resigned because the job wasn't fun and worth the stress any more. Furthermore, I wasn't getting the hours, so I had to take another job earlier this year which in turn seemed to have penalized me with management in Job 1. Hours were cut again and if I wasn't able to cover or wanted time off (with enough time given in advance) I'd be met with just general snarky behaviour and arguments. It wasn't good for me. Every time I got to the place I felt miserable. The constant road works and closures don't do me any good either but that's not the fault of the company of course. My friends who I met there were leaving or have left. My fave person there has gone on bereavement leave and I hated to leave without seeing her or welcoming her back, but there's no way I would have been happy with myself to continue being miserable and stressed in a job that doesn't satisfy me. When I handed my notice in and told my new supervisors they were supportive and so lovely. It was a great place to work at I used to look forward to the laughs and the team working together, but there's just selfishness there and no team work and lack of communication admist all my faves aka the good people leaving. I wish them all the best there, they are good people, and it's a nice place to visit, but I can't stay where I'm not happy. That's the truth, and I'm sorry if I have left anyone down or upset in my decision. Of course, I offended my managers there when I said that "it feels good that it's my last shift here.".

To my friends I made who I worked with please stay in touch and know that Chloe,Prim,Josh D, Ash, Caitlin, Bret, Yestyn, Brandon, Rachel, Sarah, Tatiana, Scott and Josh S, I hope you know how much I've loved working with you and if you should ever see this post know that I love you all and respect you all so much, and I can't wait to hang out and see you all again soon.

Job 2 - Customer Service Sales Assistant & Keyholder
So this job in the beginning I found boring, but now I love it and I love all who I work with and the customers. It's getting to be the busy season, so I'm excited and nervous for all the madness that awaits me. I love my co-workers and managers there, and it is local to my home. Besides parking charges there are no cons or complaints I have for the job. I got to focus my attention there and on being better and more knowledgeable of the job and place and products and a bunch of online training and get any and all extra hours I can there to bulk up my pay and experience and that's where my focus is at.

Mental Health
I still get that fake motivation where I want to or feel like I'm going to play some game on my PlayStation, but then I just don't get to do it. Videos I do get to do here or there it just depends on when I feel motivated to do them or when the idea or inspiration hits.

My weight loss has staggered, I'm still keeping the 4 stone I lost earlier this year off me, but it's tough the motivation I once had has staggered again. So it feels like a waiting game for some sort of lightning bolt to hit me to awaken me back to full power where I will do anything and everything haha. I got this hip issue ATM and also this weird wheezy cough so that's fun dealing with.

Dating wise I'm just always at the talking stage, so I guess, I need some help in that department. I've made more friends than I've had dates and the friends I've made are cool and different genders too.

Finished my Christmas shopping, I like to be early in that department.

TV Shows
The One Piece netflix TV show was absolutely lit!
Disney's Star Wars Ashoka show has been great, and it's not finished yet (at time of writing).
Futurama new season on Disney plus has its moments but overall I thought it sucked, unfortunately.
Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury was pretty good, I'd give it a 7/10.

Futhermore
As always I'm on tiktok and YouTube content creating videos besides writing here. You can also follow me and see more short reviews on my letterboxd profile.

@Youtube = 1stmetalgod
@letterboxd = Scotty2Jonesy
@Tiktok = Scotty2Jonesy

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Late Night Ramblin's Vol8 - Life Update August 2023

Hello, so it's been a while since my last post and I wanted to just explain what's been going on and just do a check in with you all my dear readers.

So the 6 weeks school summer holidays are here and being that I am working two jobs, I have been pretty flat out (busy) with the work. In any free time I have had, I have spent it with friends and family aswell as gaming and watching all sorts of media from anime to movies to tv shows and to wrestling.

I have recently had a new phone too, so I have lost many files from my old phone, and I am still figuring out my new phone and its features and still signing in to apps and all sorts on it.

Been dealing with some health concerns nothing major just weird skin irritations and such, I'll be fine.

So with my busy schedule and limited downtime my creative juices and content creation has suffered a lack of interactivity.

I apologize for the lack of content, but I will have more videos and posts soon as my schedule settles and the creative demon bites me again.

Friday, 12 May 2023

I'm Sick Of It All

I'm sick of losing my motivation, I'm sick of losing my inspiration, I'm sick of being told what to do, I'm sick of being told I'm not good enough, I'm sick of people making assumptions based on my weight or words I say at interviews today.

I try and try and try my hardest to learn about companies before I apply and prune my CV to make sure I fit the criteria, if I didn't then why would I have applied? I am sick of being overlooked, you sit there silently listening to all my nervous thoughts and words knowing that within the first 2 seconds you have already deemed me not for you because I'm tall and fat and because you won't hire me because I'm older than the other applicants. Yes, you will pay me more, but you get experience, punctuality, dedication and hard work. Some of these youngsters you companies go out and hire quit after a week or cause you headaches because you got to pour so much training and development into them, when someone who has experience takes less time. It's cruel, and you all think you are smart by not publicly saying the issues you have with me, but I know the issues are deeper down than just "oh we had too many applications at this time" or the other usual copy and paste bullshit "you did not match the criteria at this time please try again in another 6 months". They say they will explain more on why you were unsuccessful, but they never reply, these crafty fuckers couldn't even look me in the eyes during an interview, so why would they even give me some Constructive feedback? It's not in their interests or fake smiling kind hearts. Lies and bullshit over and over rinse and repeat the process. 

If I miss your call please leave me a message at the tone and let me know your number, and when is the best time to call you back? I'm sick of people calling me when I'm driving or in work and then not leaving a number or message on who it is and what the call is regarding. Not everyone is a mind reader and not everyone is able to answer the phone 24/7!

How's a man supposed to live with £100 a week? This shit is worse than the job centre but to be fair the shit I do is more satisfying than what the job centre would have me do. Plus if you don't lie down and be a good dog the government run job centre will punish you and stop paying you for months because of their stupid little beliefs. If a dog stands up they piss themselves and call over Roider Roger on security to take you down for a beating and then the job centre "advisor" will piss upon your damaged soul and announce that your payments have been put on hold. They then pawn you off to be on the phone for 12 hours on hold listening to William overtell on repeat while they then answer with no sympathy to tell you that your claim will be talked about during a civil meeting, but it's never civil, nothing job centre wise is, it's just "sit here and listen and obey us you filthy mutt because we are in the right, and you are wrong!" Thanks, Shelly, you have been a most helpful cunt, you have actually helped me find the clitoris because you are one massive walking talking one.

You slave and slave 6/8/12/15 hours a day of your life to someone and swear loyalty and break your ass and your jaw being paid minimum, but everyone can see that you do so much more. The people you serve will laugh and smile and say "oh I bet the perks are nice" no they are mediocre at best, I just want money and hours not pain and 15% off. They will all boast and say "our team is the best" taking all the credit and double the money the team should make. You got other managers saying "hey team we are going to reward your handwork" and you get excited and wait on bated breath, only to be told "we got 3 medium pizzas for all the team, for your efforts" Gee thanks I can pay off my bills now that I have had a slice of Ham & Cheese Za.

You could be having a good day when Karen and Kyle and their group of runaway bandits walk in and terrorize the place and all the staff members. Karen will demand to see the manager when she does not get things her way and Kyle will threaten to hit you and throw his drink or food all over the floor while he pickpockets items in the queue. Karen the only manager you will be seeing is black eye mcgee lovely. Kyle stop being a melt ya filthy Carrot and take away your foster home for imaginary kids outta here before they go up for adoption.

Do this and do that, cheers Robyn I already am if you would kindly open your eyes and see, you Brussel sprout. "You should be out of the house by now and in your own home with your own family by this age" Cheers Daaaad, but the government has made that dream an IMPOSSIBILITY!

The government needs to fuck up. They are again culling old and vulnerable people and families of all ages because they allow the greed of companies to succeed because they get a cut, so their pockets are lined up, and they can now buy a new home from money they stole. These filthy greedy wanking gas and energy companies are all laughing and smugly shouting out to the world that "we have to make killer profits!" yeah you have by killing and robbing people, and now you are laughing and proudly yelling about it, go get fucked in the ass and jump off a bridge into the hardest fucking rocks on Earth.

"Wah waah this actor said something that's not nice" Learn to take a joke and note how times have changed and how so can people you stupid vegetable. John Wayne has been dead for 50 years grow up and leave him and his remaining family alone.

I can be a determined machine when all my gears are lined up and going physically and mentally, but if I'm tired or hurt I slip up, and it takes time to get those gears turning again which halts my breakthroughs and progress, and it's a shame, and I am sick of it happening.

I'm sick of people not understanding. All I want is support and be understood, and a hug does not harm either. Give me a chance. Help me out. Give me tips, show me a better way to get a new job, to not be nervous for interviews. I'm overdue my break. Please.

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

What Makes A Good Customer?

Are you a customer? Would you like to be a good customer?
"But Scott?" I hear you ask, and now I will tell you exactly HOW you too can be A GOOD CUSTOMER!

AN ITEM DOES NOT HAVE A PRICE OR DOES NOT SCAN IS FREE!
Please refrain from using the classic Retail chat-up line known as "Oh this item did not scan, so it must be free *fake laugh*" AHAHHAHAHA YOU ARE SO FUNNY AND YOU ARE RIGHT IT IS FREE! NOOOOOOOOOOOO! STOP!!!! "But Scott, there's no price on this item, so is it free?" LORD GIVE ME STRENGTH, If this was the case I think a lot of people including myself would be snagging the item and walking away happy....NO OF COURSE IT IS NOT FREE! Please do not say this classic line, even if it is tempting because the retail worker will only fake laugh and be raging and swearing inside their own head and behind your back when you leave their general area. Thank you.

DON'T TRY A MASSIVE SHOP WITHIN THE LAST 10 MINS OF THE SHOPS OPEN TIME!
Please be mindful of the workers and do not commence a big shop when the shop is about to close because this makes you look like the biggest liar on the planet. "Oh but I won't be long, I'm only going in and out for 5mins." Sir we are about to close in 2 mins, so why did you leave it so late? Please refrain from taking the piss, ta.

SUN'S OUT, WHAT A SHAME FOR YOU!
Please be respectful to those who work in retail in those extremely heated conditions. "Oh it's a gorgeous day init? Shame you have to be stuck here eh?" Oh wow, thanks mate for noticing the fact that I am stuck here, inside, bored working for 8 hours mindlessly and sweating out of every hole on my body while you have freedom and can keep yourself cool in these conditions. That always means a lot :D

HOW CAN YOU WORK OVER CHRISTMAS?! WHAT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
Please be mindful of your words. "Why are you working all over Christmas? Where's your family?!" Well Sharlene I lost my family when I was little due to an accident over Christmas holidays, and so I am forced to work to keep shoppers like you happy, all the while keeping my mind off my troubles for rude people who wish to criticize strangers because you have nothing better to do. Thanks for giving me a great Christmas present in your rudeness and so THAT'S WHY WE ARE OPEN!

MY ITEM IS NOT HERE! GO CHECK FOR IT!
Please again be understanding that items are not in unlimited supply and that if we had stock that the stock would be out. "What do you mean this item is sold out?! There's more in the back I bet, go check for me!" Listen if there was stock it would be out here on this lovely, dazzling, white, seamless shelf for your purchasing needs. Even when we do go and double check, WE DON'T FIND IT! WE ARE NOT HIDING OR WITH-HOLDING ITEMS! UNDERSTAND THAT NO YOU CANNOT GO AND CHECK FOR YOURSELF!

I BOUGHT THIS ITEM, I WANT MY MONEY BACK & I DON'T HAVE ANY PROOF!
Please understand that if you throw your receipt away, it voids your proof that you have purchased an item from us. No I can't give you something else equal to its value and no I can't get your money back without any proof of purchase, I am sorry, but this is how it works. A follow-up to this issue is usually a customer saying "I COME HERE ALL THE TIME, YOU SERVED ME THIS ITEM! AT LEAST GIVE ME A DISCOUNT!" Understand that what you are saying is all well and good BUT I cannae do it cap'n!

THIS IS A JOKE, I AM NOT WAITING IN LINE & I AM NOT COMING HERE AGAIN!
Please be patient! Look John just calm your tits for a moment, I know for a fact you will be back here when it is on a quieter day so be a normal person and not this entitled bastard and wait to be served JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE! I'd ask royalty to wait too if they were here!

I AM NOT PAYING FOR THIS!
Please know that is fine BUT I am scanning/giving you the exact items you wanted. By all means you can ask me nicely to put things back, and I will take them off your bill, BUT UNDERSTAND, YOU NEED TO ASK NICELY! Oh, another glorious one to hear similar to this is the dreaded "I PAY FOR YOU!" Now Sir/Madam I am certain that if you were not here with your stanky ass attitude that I would still be paid and oh by the way, YOU DON'T PAY ME!

WHY ARE YOU NOT OPEN YET!? I HAVE BEEN STANDING HERE COLD FOR HOURS!
Please understand our opening hours are advertised via front door signage and also online. We are not open every single hour of every day! It is no good knocking our doors at 8AM when we won't be open until 12PM! If you chose to stand outside our shop for hours in the cold waiting for us to open, well I'm afraid I got some baaaad news for you. Sucks to be you, thanks for trying but come back later to see the wonders inside the shop!

CAN YOU GIVE ME A JOB HERE?
Please know that I am not the manager, and please run far away from here before even trying to work here because you and I deserve a better work place BUT OF COURSE, I can get you a job here Kevin, where and when do you want to work? You can work now if you want? I mean there's a big queue, and we need more people to work today so why not eh Kev?! We do not get to decide who works here with us and when and 95% of the time have no idea when Jobs are going with us? So uh keep to those online job recruitment sites please.

Finally, do not treat our work place like a rubbish tip. It is not your own home! YOU do not have to clean up shit from the blocked toilets, you don't have to fix displays and shelves, you don't have to spend hours scrubbing off graffiti. Please have some respect and decency!

TO SUMMARISE:
#1 - BE RESPECTFUL
#2 - BE PATIENT
#3 - BE UNDERSTANDING
#4 - BE KIND
#5 - BE LOGICAL
#6 - BE MINDFUL

Go now onto the world of retail with this information in mind and pass it onto others, and you will receive a free blessing in the post! Thanks for reading and sharing this blog!

What Makes A Good Team Leader?

What is a Team Leader?
A team leader is someone who assists the team with their needs and relay to management. They ensure that communication from higher-ups is passed down more clearly and directly to teams. This keeps workplaces tighter and makes sure that teams have what they need when the need for leadership rears its head. Team leaders can be seen as a hybrid of management and staff, giving important help to both.

What does a Team Leader do?
They bridge the gap between management and colleagues, team leaders are often closer to the team itself and work within it while shouldering the job of reporting back to management and heading up roles including training, motivation, and the clerical stuff that comes with being responsible for colleagues. Team leaders also keep an eye on the performance of their team. They’re in the prime position to identify areas needed for training, team building, and maybe even promoting. Your team leaders might be empowered to organize these things on their own, or they can report back to management to get the ball rolling. They are expected to lead by example. It's a demanding but rewarding role.

What skills does a team leader need?
People skills. Great listening skills. Kindness, eye for detail, Organization skills. Effective communication with patience, empathy and ability to listen, you need to know people. Problem-solving skills. Being a leader.

Also for everyone please obide by the rules in the picture below. 
More tips and advice to come soon to my blog, follow or bookmark to keep your eyes open!

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Random Ramblin's 49 - It's Been A While

So here I am early hours of the morning on the 1st of August 2022, wide awake, listening to music. The usual (I guess). I am here trying to figure out how to write this. I been going between two minds for a while about writing another Random Ramblin's (which is a series of blog posts I do here on my blog which operate sorta like diary entries and place I go to share news and my mind and rant about.)

There's so much that has happened since my last entry, honestly. It's been a hell of a life, is what I have been saying as I have gone through a lot mentally and even physically these past few months to well, almost a year actually.

When was the last time I did a RR? *goes to look up last entry* Ah yes.....September 2021 and it's now.....August 2022. Wow! Time sure does fly! Anyway *Thinks to himself "what the hell do I write about? why am I doing this? why am I talking in my head and also writing this down?" SIGHS* 

Well without further ado, THIS....IS.......
RANDOM RAMBLIN'S!!!!
Alright, alright, alright. First off,
HOW ARE YOU?!
I hope you are well!

LIFE
How am I? Oh well thanks for asking, at the moment I am tired and in a lot of back pain from my new job. Oh yes! I have a new job well this is another another new job. Yes I quit my previous employer the cinema back in April. Also back in April my GF broke up with me but to be honest it looks like she left me for someone else, BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT I digress and this is just from MY VIEW after all and with all due respect, I won't say anything more on this matter. I do miss that Cinema job I'd be lying if I said otherwise.

ANYWAY I quit my Cwtchy cinema job to go work in a care home and It was great BUT I have/had a lot of unsolved trauma and I had so many memories pour back into me with dealing with Dementia residents because of my Nan who I sadly lost 2 years ago. The care home job was not for me at this time being sadly. In the months of May - July, I did not sign on to the Dole as it were and rather I was applying for work and having 2 interviews a week and eventually I landed the job I am in now and you know what, It's hard work right BUT I am liking it. What's my new role? Well I work as a Bartender in a restaurant and it's not as easy as it sounds or looks chief but hey I am enjoying it on most days. 

The past 5 months or so have definitely been a rebuild period for myself. Mentally and physically. It's tough and goes to show a lot of shit catches up to you and ruins you. I'm still on the mend from a lot of mental and physical issues but by taking the right steps daily and recognising when you need help and treatment is important and getting it is even more important and significant. I need to correct my posture and weight more really. I'm a work in progress and I always will be. Destroying bad habits and old habits takes time and a lot of energy and effort and consciousness (let's be fair) to make it all work and run smoothly. So just be aware of what's going on with yourself in your mind and body and try and sort any issues to save yourself in the future. Cheers for reading this bit of ramblin hehe. 😊👍

Unrelated but I have been watching a lot of Bill Burr stand up and Paul Smith stand up. 
Both fantastic comedians and I recommend giving them a nose. 

Wrestling
What a mad few months it has been for the wrestling world. Vince is gone from WWE and HHH is in charge due to the allegations against Vince making him retire from his duties with WWE.
In September WWE has their biggest PPV taking place in Cardiff, Wales and OF COURSE I AM GOING!!!!!

Film & Tv
Shocking and sad news with TV and Film land as Warner Bros have cancelled many films and TV shows including the Scoob sequel and the Batgirl film.
Dragonball Super: Superhero has released and it's incredible and so awesome!

Cw has called time on The Flash with season 9 being the last season and its also the shortest season as its been issued for only 13 episodes.

Gaming
Fortnite X Dragonball Super collab is probably Fort's best collab ever made, it is hella fun!

Music & Gigs
Machine Head, Slipknot and Five Finger Death Punch all got new album is out soon. (as of writing they are due to be released end of August and into September)
I am also seeing Machine Head and Amon Amarth in September!
Also seeing Corey Taylor in October!
Might see Three Days Grace in September but unsure yet it as it depends on my schedule and income.

Anyway that's all I got time for this week Basil haha.
Check me out on youtube & tiktok if you are bored or in need of a laugh.
If you need someone to talk to please give me a message anytime too!
Be well and be safe people!

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Thanks for reading and visiting my blog today.
Feel free to check out other blog post's I have made.
Stay Shiny!

Tuesday, 7 June 2022

Let's Fly Away (original lyrics)

 She's just a dumb girl, living in a fantasy world, she doesn't know that, I know she's down bad and you can tap that, she'll leave you hanging like a bat, 

She thinks she's right, she's hella mean, only thing loving her is machine's, set phasers to stun and prepare to run, or better yet let's just fly away. Fly away. Let's just fly awaaaay oh yeah.

She think's that singer, is her sister, she's got no clue at all or how you view her, she's got no friends only family, she's lost in, the space inside, the walls of her miiiiiind

She thinks she's right, she thinks she's lean, only thing that gives her love is a machine, set phasers to stun, prepare to run and open up the run way, or better yet let's just fly away. Fly away. Let's just fly awaaaay oh yeah.

You know that one guy, from that anime, she likes him more than, a human being today, she can't tell the difference, between fantasy and reality, all we know for sure is she lives in her home made cave and she cheers hooray.

She thinks she's right, she obsessively cleans, only thing that gives her love is machine, set phasers to stun, prepare to run and open up the run way, or better yet let's just fly away. Fly away. Let's just fly awaaaay yeah yeah yeah

She think she's number 1 when you can do so much better than her, she thinks the world revolves around her, so stop, stop stop!

And let her be.

She thinks she's right, she thinks she's lean, only thing that gives her love is a machine, set phasers to stun, prepare to run and open up the run way, or better yet let's just fly away. Fly away. Let's just fly away,

I wanna fly away, let's just fly away, I wanna get away, let's just fly away. Yeah yeah yeah oh yeah!

*Speaking as music fades* (did you use protection? Yeah! Oh thank god we dodged that bullet ahaha)

(Kinda dance dance, 1989 and keep riding me songs were inspiration for how this flows.)

Monday, 13 January 2020

It's been a year!

It's been a year since I first saw you. It's been a year since I joked at you not lasting in work long. It's been a year since, I laughed at you not being able to do screen checks due to scary films.

It's been a year since I messaged you asking if you could cover my shift for me and I'll cover one of yours for you. 28/9/18 we shift swapped. It's been a year since you said yes. 

It's been a year since I asked you how it went. It's been a year since we opened. It's been a year since we talked about life so far and when we was born. It's been a year since I kept asking and wondering when you'd be in and when I'd work with you next. 
It's been a year since I held your hand and danced with you and talked about music at that work Xmas doo. It's been a year since new years and the nights and days we constantly spent messaging each other and we haven't stopped, we started 19/12/18 to constantly be in touch with one another. 

It's been a year since we first cwtched and snuggled. Its been a year since I told you I fancied you, liked you and more than that. It's been a year baby, where we said to one another, I'd love to spend life with you. It's always and forever that, I will love you.

It's been a year sweetheart and I love you to bits!

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Friday, 9 August 2019

A Discouraged Self Note

Applying for a new role means you have tried, its a good thing to show interest.

You have nothing to lose but everything to gain. It's alright. 

It's okay to feel disheartened or disappointed or to have a cry, even if you didn't want to cry in regards to not getting a new role. You tried with a valiant effort.

Another opportunity will come don't sweat it. 

Be proud of your attempt and trust in yourself and your abilities because you are so amazing, so loved and adored and praised by not just your lover but by family and friends too.

Keep busting your ass kid and all good things will follow suit.

Love yourself more and be kinder and patient don't hate or discourage or disappoint yourself and you'll be fine. Take time relax and breathe and think positive. 

Think of your love because she inspires you to be greater, be the man she sees you as. Believe in her who believes in you! 

Remember who you are and what you are capable of. Be strong, believe in the good, believe in you!

This is a note for me, by me. 

Sunday, 25 November 2018

Random Ramblin's 37 - The Depressing Times Of The Workhorse

Uh Hi!
First of all, how do you like the new look? Took me a few hours but here we are! Nice, new, fresh, sleek, slick, dope, lit. Yes it is all those words and more! Just looking at the new design just makes me smile to be honest, i'm pretty proud of what i have done here, i hope all of you like it too :)
WELCOME TO THE NUW-METAL ERA!
 
Sooooooooo it's been a while and as the title suggests we are about to get a bit sad and down but don't worry i'll try and make it a bit cheerier near the end or something i guess who knows, let's see how this goes as my fingers proceed to hit the keys in all sorts of rhythmic motions as I vibe and stay entranced in retro wave music. 

Weird intro out of the way so first of all, I now have two jobs, yep it's true one job I have had for almost 2 years and the other i have been in for 2 months now. Don't really like the second job i find it boring, unsociable and a real drag overall. So the workhorse i have dubbed myself after Seth Rollins since he works a lot and now i do and often twice a day so yeah rough? Some days it is rough, other days its ok. 

Sad stuff now
Telltale games has shut down since my last random ramblin's, Gamesmaster mag has also now shut down. Stan Lee has passed away and so did my lovely Uncle Kenny. 

Uncle Kenny was a great man, a lovely man, one of the best easy. He was the first to introduce me to the act of magic and illusion and he always had this running joke with me that he had an actual wishing well as a kid when your 3-5 you'll believe anything and you know I'd go down his throw some money in wishing well make a wish and I'd always check the bucket when I rolled it up to find a bag of sweets, drinks, chocolates, crisps etc. Haha he always said to me everytime I seen him was about something new in his garden. "Alright boy, you'll never believe what I got in my garden. I got a Giraffe, An Elephant, a lion and a tiger" last time I seen him was before he became unwell which was about a month or two ago and he'd tell me then and remind me the stories and memories of going to his as a kid and telling me how his zoo in his garden is doing haha so random but that's Kenny to me, a funny random guy who was loved by all because he was so down to earth and just lovely in general and he'll be missed dearly. This Christmas bingo and drink will be strange without him but he'll be there in spirit and I'll be sure to have a whiskey for him. :)
Sorry to put a downer on things but life ain't all smiles and hardwork and it's ok to not feel ok. It's OK and natural and human to feel sad. It's OK to feel sad and to celebrate the memory of a loved one. Keep them in your hearts and memories forever. :)

Regarding Gamesmaster, i am in the last issue doing a review on spiderman and well here's a blog post all about it - https://1stmetalgodsblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/rip-gamesmaster-mag.html 

Regarding Stan Lee well what's to say? His work, his characters, stories, art and he himself overall have inspired me, tried to meet him once in London but was put off from the massive crowds. Gutted at this news but he's forever cemented as a legend and his legacy will live on forever. Thanks.
Let's mosey along!
11/11/18 - 100 years ago the great war stopped....machines guns fell silent, guns were dropped to the floor, and the brave came home after years of constant fighting. We lost many and we won't forget but we will always honour the fallen.

Things you may not know about me #1: I'm a Google certified local guide. I submit reviews, photos and answer questions on Google maps. I recently hit the landmark of 8000 views on my reviews and 5000 on my photos. I do this for fun and when I get free time and become bored really. I will continue to do these now and then and post on my facebook writers page primarily which can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/ScottJonesWriter

Halloween in work this year was interesting as i had my facepainted like Venom and scared many people and had strange looks all day haha. 

Movies
I have watched a lot since we last touched base so let me cover a bunch of movies i have seen in short.

Bohemian Rhapsody: 8/10
The Predator: 7/10
BlacKKKlansman: 8/10

Teen Titans Go To The Movies: 5/10 (i expected this film to totally suck but it was actually alright, i liked some songs, i liked the characters, there was some nice 4th wall breaks and jokes and some bits made me laugh)

Tag: 8/10

Johnny English Reborn: 5/10 (best scene was the Darude but also the VR scene was brilliant)

Bleach(Netflix film): 4/10

Fullmetal Alchemist (Netflix) 7/10 (I actually really liked this, only thing i hated was how fast they wrapped up the last hour and act)

VENOM: 5/10 (Expected it to be much worse than it was, Tom Hardy made the film decent is all because for the most part its a mess!)

Upgrade: 9/10 (surprise hit of the year for me i loved this!)
Searching: 9/10
Hush: 7/10
Equaliser 2: 7/10
Autopsy Of Jane Doe: 8/10
I'm sure i have seen a few more but as of writing this, this is all i remember.

Games
Spyro: I have not had the chance to play yet but i have it :)
RDR2: It's what i am still playing at the moment on chapter 4, the game had such a slow start but after chapter 2 it picked up more :)

Writing
Not going too bad it's slow on some projects but it's steady on the blog side as you can see. Getting to work on Predator fan fiction. Some Halloween and Power Rangers are also in the works :) More stuff here - https://www.facebook.com/ScottJonesWriter

Well that's all for this one, sorry for the long gap between random ramblin's but as you can see i been keeping busy here on my blog, in games, watching films, working and other life stuff so yeah, remember to stay shiny and i'll see you in my next post! :)

Special shoutout to my friend Richard who has now started his own blogging adventure: https://mytrickyjourney.blogspot.com/2018/10/bit-of-tricky-start.html

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Random Ramblin's 33 - A Witty Title

Could not think of any other perfect title to sum this post up or to even start it so here we are everyone, welcome to my blog and to RR 33....How did we get to 33 let alone past 10!? Oh well lets get roight into the nooos.....

Hello there metallic nation, are you well? Hope you are. I am fine thanks for asking.

I hope GIFS are working again i was having problems with them once my spiderman review was posted weird....

Been working on 7 Ebooks almost finished them, of course it's taking its time and i do get delayed due to gaming, films or time i spend in work or making youtube videos or just writing other things or just socialising with friends really lol.
John is just looking for my ebooks in a store.....they will be there some day John.....some day...
New series has started on my youtube channel called Weird News Sunday where Sunday's i post weird news commentaries, its bizarre and i plan to keep doing this til end of summer so far with time depending on things you know see how it goes.

Just heard George A Romero has died :'( R.I.P. The Godfather Of Zombies.
A female DR WHO eh? Don't have nothing to say besides it be a miracle if the new cast and crew got me hooked on Dr Who again. I've not watched a full series since Tennant left. I'll just wait and see how the first episode with the new faces in control do to then decide if it's worth continuing to watch or not. Was quite funny how I went to text James the news but I ended up texting my dad it instead lol.
Took this stunning picture of our gorgeous Moon from my Nikon camera. Took few others but i felt this shine out more than the rest. I had a overwhelming response of love for the photo also on facebook.

Woke up with a Sparrow flying about in my room. Weirder ways to wake up I suppose....
Been a mostly boiling month to say the least. 
Been having some crazy days lately. Hope its not just me. The other night i seen a bright white flash come from outside my window it was 5am at the time, i seen it enter through my blinds and i looked out and there's nothing, no cars, no moon, no thunder or lightning. I think i am in the twilight zone.

Friday I was at work and well i was out front setting up to get ready to serve and my colleague was out the back. I say this again there was just us two and the doors to public were locked still as we had not opened shop. Well anyway i was looking at the paper work and i looked up and i jumped a mile honestly, it freaked me out and still has me spooked that i seen an old man in a grey flat cap hat and grey jacket look straight at me from the other side of the counter right in front of me. Honestly i swear i seen that. I jumped a mile, its mad how i could make out such details aswell, It was that clear the old man was stood in front of me, opposite my counter and the doors to public were locked and all other doors are fire exits in the building were and only me and my colleague who was still out back had only access to get in. Looked up, I seen the man i jumped a mile, blinked and he was gone it was the strangest thing. Bah i think i'm just finally going crazy or something yet again most likely :P

TV BIT
Glow, Better Call Saul Season 3 and Izombie Season 3 were all amazing. Murdered for being different was a heartbreaking biopic. 


FILM BIT
Me and the two James's watched War For The Planet Of The Apes and we enjoyed it. I hope we can have more, this series has been amazing so fingers crossed. 8/10 

Finally seen Baby Driver after my colleagues been saying i should see it and how amazing it is. I seen it and i really enjoyed it 8/10 
Seen the Mist and Twilight zone movie both good. 

Seen Spiderman Homecoming twice and i will link a review down below.

Hate the looks of the new Jumanji film. 

GAME BIT
Completed Mass Effect: Andromeda (see link below for review)

Been mostly playing Ghost Recon Wildlands its an ok game been having fun playing with new friends i made on it. I'd give the game 6/10 tbh.


Overwatch i played  a few games of last night for the first time since January i think...

I always play supercard, legacy wars and rocket league as ever lol no change.

LINKS YOU SHOULD VISIT! 



Weird News Sunday Commentaries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWb-u6-0RdA

So to summarise its not been a particularly entertaining month for you to read in the recent times of my life but there we go.

Now before you go, i want to say THANKS FOR STOPPING BY, THANKS FOR READING.

SEE YOU SOON! 

Friday, 26 May 2017

Random Ramblin's 32 - Heyeayeayea! What's going on?!

Sup metallic nation? Hope you are doing well!

Been a while since i posted anything here, just wanted to post a bit of an update and stuff as ever that happens in a random ramblin instalment. First off...The world is such a scary place right now. Sending prayers and well wishes to all those affected in #Manchester

Now to talk about things that have gone on this month......

I have been mostly ill this month missing 4 days of work. All due to throat infection. It's delayed me writing and working and gaming and other things. Over it now although i do have some sort of rash on my hands but this could be unrelated anyway that's my main big delay. 

Never been a big fan of #SamuraiJack but i am sad to see it end after all these years. It represents the last of the cartoon cartoons ending.

Ghosts are people from a parallel earth and only appear due to a bleeding effect in the universe? This is new theory and it has my attention.

Argh! Just realised i deleted save data for a game i just went back to playing, why me?! This is so annoying! It's ok i'll just get rid of this game bugger it.....
A message to all fame seekers, Get Famous for the Fame not for the Fortune....

2nd of May out of goodness of my heart and kindness of my wallet i ordered myself and my parents their first dominos pizza. They still prefer papa johns lol. 

Found out next Predator film has started filming so i am hyped! 

I seen my grandfather the other day first time since xmas, was nice to see him as ever, guy's a legend. 

Seen Jeff Dunham live in Cardiff. Achmed was the best but i hardly really laughed most of it was just forced laughter from me. I always get let down seeing comedians live the big known ones anyway. 

Well another season of the best show on telly has ended. I am sad but it was another great season #TheFlash @TheCW.

Sorted out my nephews Xbox 360 just a case of corrupted data with Minecraft.

Roger Moore has died. R.I.P.

Sports day
First time in years i went with my work and attended their sports day in Birmingham after 4 hours sleep and 5 hours travel and 6 hours of being in the rain playing football we got to Semi finals 4th place out of 17 teams. Good stuff right? I really wanted to win a trophy but hey next year i shall. I got us through the quarter finals in a penalty shootout i saved us, it was and is certainly a highlight. Great day despite the weather. 

Film Bit
Green Room - Mad film but i'd only give it an ok score of 5/10.

Batman & Bill Documentary - Really interesting stuff. Never knew Bill Finger did so much for Batman always thought more highly of Bob Kane and now I'm thinking less of Bob. Marc Nobleman is a inspiration to me now. (I CAN'T RATE DOCUMENTARIES SORRY BUT IT WOULD BE HIGH) 

Alien Covenant - Really disappointing film. Maybe extended cut will be better. Fassbender is best thing to watch it for. 5/10

Fast 8 - F8 of the furious eh? The fate was that it bored me mostly. I liked the prison fight scene. Never been much of a fan of this series though...

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions - It's pretty good but lengthy. 7/10

Digimon Adventure tri. - Chapter 1: Reunion - Great start to a new adventure with the old gang. 8/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - Was pretty good but mostly ok if this makes sense. I found a lot of it unfunny and predictable. Doubt it's the last pirates film. 6/10

Game Bit
COD Infinite Warfare - Well then that's the end of the campaign to that. I really enjoyed it's campaign. One of the best since black ops 2 I thought.

Smite - I got asked to play it, i had a go and i did not like it. 

Mad Max - Bought it two days ago, only played a little bit seems pretty good so far. 

Tales from Borderlands - Completed this again, nice to have had it free from ps plus. 

WWE Supercard - Currently addicted to this game....

SOUTH PARK FRACTURED BUT WHOLE 17TH OCTOBER
RDR 2 DELAYED TIL 2018

My one wish for #E3 is for @Sony to not bring a new @PlayStation YET! Give it 5 more years!

Music Bit
I find Linkin Park's new album One More Light to be terrible and a lazy attempt at mainstream pop music from them which lacks any energy. It has two songs i like and you are left at points like "Oh this will build up and get better" to find out it does not is a huge disappointment just like finding out this is an album from Linkin Park. Most songs feel like they deserve to be given to other artist's to perform. Not all fans will like it, and also for saying I don't like it and that LP should go back to not selling out and to go make good creative energetic music again has earned me a block and a punch in the mouth from Chester Bennington, so you know he need's to put his ego in check or he will lose more fans, the stupid idiot. Check it out if you want to but you should avoid it to not feel disappointed and if anything just listen to "Good Goodbye" it's the best song on the album. Review over.....not worth rating, it's bad....

LAST BIT
Ok the other day i asked people, if i should make a page dedicated to my writing...i have done it!

If anyone else would like to check it out whilst it's got that new page smell then do so and a LIKE is really appreciated as ever.

Links to DOWNLOAD/READ 4 Ebooks from me are on the page now and it is FREE to do so. View it now!


Thanks for reading as ever, will see you soon :)

Saturday, 18 February 2017

Random Ramblin's 30 - The BIG Three-Oh!

Hello there! How are you? I hope you are well.

It's been a while since a random ramblin's was done but here we are back with the 30th post in the double R series.

So this is going to be a sort of highlight of the past few months aswell as couple other bits and bobs of venting among other things of course. So without further ado here is a lovely photogenic selfie i took of myself a few days ago to kick things off.


Lovely stuff so now lets move on. Here's a bunch of highlights from last year and last month in which you can click on and be taken to that post/posts to read it's juicy content. 







So what happened through November and December and January!? Well i was working for Game at the time as a christmas temp so most of my time was spent working there more than anything else. I loved my time there and would love to work there for them again sometime, i am happy i had the opportunity to do it and make so many new friends in the process. So that's where my time has been spent. 

Well when i have not been at work i have been gaming a lot and making  videos on my youtube channel so there is that also I picked up a foot injury and lost my direction since getting laid off with Game but its ok my foots healed and my direction is slowly coming back. 

Was out with few mates the a day before valentines day and i went to bar to order....while waiting this nice attractive woman next to me started talking to me. I felt it was flirty but didn't know what to say so I laughed. She said to me "wow handsome ain't you tall? I'm in my boots and I still feel so short next to you. Maybe we will see eachother later" and winked at me. I was like "haha thanks yeah maybe" she left and that's when my head was like "uh yo hello? Brain to idiot she was hitting on you..." which had me have an internal conversation. "no she wasn't flirting with me no way she's too attractive for me". "You are so blind". That's when one of my mates James said to me. "That girl just hit on you dude" I was then like "huh?" James did not reply. I was left talking to myself internally again lol "idiot how could you be so blind even your friends noticed and you did not do anything other than laugh and reply shyly stupid moron". So I sat down at my table after I ordered at the bar and I was left wondering and I look to my left and a table across from me she's there. I was watching her a few times wondering if she would come talk to me again or look at me but nope she sat at a table with two guys....I was like this is odd.....I did notice though one guy who was with her kept on staring at me and James at our table. We were like "uhhh wtf is he staring at us? Uh why is that happening eh people are weird and he probably has a lazy eye or something. Half hour later those people left and then we did like half hour later. Was so odd. Now I kick myself having blown something.

I recently finished watching One Punch Man and it was brilliant so funny and here are two quotes i want to bring up today from the show. 




NOW TIME FOR TWITTER MOMENTS!

#Titanfall 2 = 8/10 brilliant challenging campaign and amazing online multiplayer game.


***SPOILERS!*** #Split was crazy it was good but jesus i need to know more like what the fuck is he now and how he survive the gunshots.

The #GRAMMYs screwed @Metallica but @ladygaga did a good job with moth into the flame.

Wow i'm gobsmacked @WWEBrayWyatt won the title.....#eliminationchamber did not see it coming. Did not think it would ever happen....

When you get a shoutout from an american radio station for supporting a friend and they call your name wrong. I was called Scott James XD

Patriots won the superbowl as i predicted and i have now predicted 6 out of 7 superbowl games correct in my time watching the superbowl which started 7 years ago.

"Metal music is the driving force of the wrestling industry." - @HeymanHustle

Lots of people i know were going nuts over #feedthemachine #Nickelback .....Am i missing something? It's ok i don't see anything special...nor is Linkin Park's new song good.

Just heard about the pokemon bank, it got me excited until i heard you need to pay for it. Nope.

It's cool #Orton won but i'm just pissed at Reigns involvement and taking out Taker is all. #RoyalRumble

This #TotalDivas binge i have been on has made me happily say Nikki Bella is the worse Bella twin not gonna lie and no offence.

Today in world news from myself....Kittens...cute yet deadly creatures....my leg was clawed.....Cat thought i was a tree climbed up me lol

Finished watching #Arrival i was really looking forward to it but it did not live to my expectations and it was disappointing.... :/ 

HOLD ON PLAYA!? Did someone say Mario Sandbox style game? #NintendoSwitchPresentation

#OkadaVOmega #wrestlekingdom11 was fucking incredible! How were they able to stand after it just is wow insane!

Just finished @Ubisoft #WatchDogs2 it was amazing one of the best games i have played. Loved it. Sad it's over now...

A million voices of upset wrestling fans cried out upon the break up of #JeriKO :( 

COMING SOON IS A RANDOM RAMBLIN'S BEST OF 30 POST WITH BITS TAKEN FROM ALL 30 RR'S AND PUT INTO ONE BIG HIGHLIGHT POST. 

Ok that's the end of this random ramblin's i shall be back soon with more hopefully but we shall see what happens. 

Have a nice day! 

Thursday, 31 December 2015

Random Ramblin's 21 - YEAR IN REVIEW 2015

Wow end of the year already it has gone so fast...so join me as i look back on the highlights of this year in my life 2015.

January - Watched Slipknot,Korn and King810 live!

February - Leonard Nimoy passed away and some cunts wrecked Dimebag Darrell's grave.

March - Met Ray Park at comic con and took my nephew to his first wrestling show.

April - I honestly can not remember anything exciting from april maybe the time i spent at work in unity with Stuart Balla that guy is a legend!

May - Youtube turned 10! My star wars original sith lord cosplay featured on a few different websites.

June - My bloggin return! Dusty Rhodes passed away,Christopher Lee passed away.

July - My nan's 80th birthday, Roddy Pipper passed away,Went to London film and comic con for a second time and met Jason David Frank my childhood hero!

August - Had my first ever tattoo! Wes Craven passed away.

September - Ps1 turned 20! A cyclist went into the barrier at work. A guard reversed and knocked down 20 guard rails and had to pick them up as i watched picking my sides up from laughing too much. My nieces 10th birthday.

October - Watched Resurrection of f in cinemas. 5 years since my dog Gizzy died still miss him. Seen Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse live. I finally beat my first Pokemon game after 16 years haha.

November - I got fired from my job which is coming up in a big ol blog post so yeah wanna know why you will find out there! Started voluntary work with Cylent Beatz. Got my ps4.

December - I made my own birthday cake and watched force awakens at midnight screening,watched nxt.

Most listened to track of the year - Kill em all - King810
Most listened to album - Disturbed - Immortalized
Most watched tv show - The Flash
Fave game played of the year - Anything from Telltale this year i have played so yeah they have been my main faves.
Fave film this year - Force Awakens
Most played console this year - Xbox 360
Fave site worked at this year - Unity Mine.

Overall a decent year had some shit times with the good times but cant help that can you. Come on en 2016! Let's see what you got?

I would also like to thank my family and friends for keeping me in line as ever because i never want to turn into a cunt like how some people are.