I think I'm having the worst week of my life. I'm not talking about the type of week that consists of you waking up and thinking your hair isn't right, or you think it'll be another week until I get paid... I'm actually talking a 'bollox' week (so far).

I mean, It started off badly with some mess up at University that is still unsolved  but I'm sure it'll all be okay. Some registration farce that sees turning up to class every week and they question if I study there, confusing. 

Then came St.Patrick day,  a few care free beers in Belfast and some craic with friends, right? WRONG, Went to get into my car not only to notice that I left the lights on, therefore the battery was dead. Got that sorted with some jump leads and thought that I was plain sailing for the rest of the night...If only.

Just about to head out the door, put my hand in my right pocket to get my phone. Only to notice a massive black score up the screen, how angry was I?

How cool is Coca-Cola? Especially diet. There advertising campaigns really do fill me with  a sense of - 'If I drink this, how cool will I be', like buying a cool image. 

I wish I could make a bike, be a cool essential in my life. I have a bike, well my garage has a bike, one shared by eve

Music can change your life, if not life, then your opinions.

Who else has moved out?...

I think it's worth taking the plunge and getting the hell out of Limavady! and I've been thinking do I know anyone involved in the music industry who's moved somewhere in search of something worth while. Besides people saying 'what about the wombat's', for those of you who don't know, they recorded a song featuring lyrics along the lines of; 'I'm moving to New York, cos I've got problems with my sleep'... Just a song, and they havn't actually moved!

The artist that sprung to mind is neither main-stream or bedroom bound with their music, his name is Julian Velard. He has a record deal but he isn't the type of artist that you turn of Radio 1 and instantly recognise. I saw him play live last March in Belfast's spring and airbreak. I was instantly attracted to his care-free appearence

 and the control that he had over his piano skills...He was so impressive, a definite crowd pleaser. I can remember thinking, I bet somewhere down the line He'll make a big break and I'll be seeing him on TV.

A few weeks passed and I still remember the morning when my Mum called me into the kitchen and said look who it is on T.V. It was Velard being interviewed by Fern and Philip on 'This Morning', I just sat in awe and listened to the familiar lyrics of 'Jimmy Dean and Steve McQueen', and thought well done man, you f**king deserve it.

Anyways, I got to speak to him after the gig and he explained how he came from Brooklyn, NY and that he had moved to London in search of recognition, and a chance of a big break. And, I have to admit at the time I thought- 'Is New York not the place where musicians travel to make it big?'. Then it dawned on me, people like to move away in search of making it.

I know that Brooklyn is no comparison to Limavady, but maybe our thoughts are similar. Someone might be walking around there now, thinking to themselves "I'd love to move to Ireland, abandon the big smoke, and see some fields with sheep and some Irish bars"...Just a thought. I'm looking forward to getting out to do my own thing, and not care what people are saying, or what they think about you.  Maybe the attraction to somewhere new,is the thought that you'll have no distractions! Living somewhere new will make you image conscious but not on the same level as your home town.

I know that when I start work with People's Revolution I will be 101% focused on what I'm meant to be doing, which is maybe why I've been successful... Lets just pray that I dont fall in love or something lol. In all seriousness I am really looking forward to moving out now, its around 100 days to go, I chat to the guys in NYC as much as I can, and we're all looking forward to my change of scenery...

My next blog will probs be after St.Patricks day, everyone have a great time off...  I wish I was in New York :(.

Peace.

New York. New York.

I have come to the conclusion, anyone that says 'I don't know why you'd leave home', or anyone that makes a comment like 'You'll be homesick' or 'You'll want to come back'... is crazy!

There are so many 'pull factors' to a city such as New York. It's the most populous city in the world, and it's the central location to all major businesses, including finance and entertainment... Two of which I hope I can combine. This might sound a bit rare, but I'm looking forward to the free things in NYC - Taking a look at the manhattan skyline, saying 'Look at the amount of yellow taxis', heading over on the Staten Island ferry and taking a stroll around central park. I know for a fact I'm going to feel so culchie, I can't wait.

Music is the area in publishing that I'm involved in now, and I've enjoyed my time so much, blagging my ways into gigs and getting the opportunity to get interviews/photos with some major stars. Heading to the other side of the pond is seeing me involved with the fashion industry and 'major stars' of the catwalk. I know for a fact some people who hear that ''Timmy's going to work for a fashion company'' will question 'is he gay?'. Well, to clear this up now: ''NO, definitely not, and apparently American ladies love the Limavady accent'' so, while I'm out in the city, enjoy the Corner on a Saturday night...I know what I'd prefer. :)

I'm thinking besides being in the office what will I do when I land?, well it'll be the start of the summer and I'm sure I'll be sight seeing for the first while... 4th of July will also be something that I'm really looking forward to experiencing. Music events are popping up now for July too, so I'll see about gigs nearer the time. I'd love it if Moby threw a show or something...Joke.

Well, I'm going to try and recover from the last 2 days events, and prepare for Monday, another night out in Belfast perhaps... If I can stick the pace.

Peace.

Sometimes the simple things work so well...

Well, this is definitely true with the guitar and other music I'm sure. I love listening back to tracks that I enjoyed before starting to play, and now I can online and give it an effort. The song in question is one by Ryan Adams - titled 'When the stars go blue', fair enough I have no where near his vocal capabilities... But it's good to have it down and hear the similarities between the basic Am, C, D and G.  Other simple things that work so well are drawings, just a pen and paper - no canvas, water-colour or picassoness involved, on a more modern basis, a MacBook is so simple and so superb.

- Another simple philosophy in life is, 'If you don't ask, you don't get'. Last night I got news that my time in NYC will be shared with many at a very well established company in the City.  I don't mean to sound cliche, but this could be life changing  , I'll keep you posted.

What I've learned is no matter how many efforts  you have experienced to try and get where you want, just don't give up. Take a look at yourself, and if you know you have the best personality or attitude things will work out. Don't let things get you down, It's what I've learned, people might take the piss, throw you a dirty look, insult you, or try make you feel inadequate. Number one rule - If you have a dream... Pursue it to the max! 

Peace.