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Theme question: Did you have an imaginary friend when you were young? When I was younger? Can’t say I did. Got plenty now. I call them characters and commit them to paper. (The Irishman is...

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I was supposed to get paid today. Due to a quirk with my bank, however, I got paid Saturday. Not that I’m complaining, made it easier to get the things I need to get paid done. Having been kn...

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Now, as regular readers will be aware, I love me some tattoos. I have me some tattoos. In fact, I got three more this month: So, when I found out that Channel 4 were broadcasting a series...

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As you lot probably know, I’m moving to a new position at work. In fact, I’m training for it now. In this new position, I will be working sifts on a four week rotation. One of these weeks inv...

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“Were you bullied as a kid? What effect, if any, did it have on your adult life?” You know how they say that your schooldays are the best days of your life? They’re not when you are small, sma...

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Remember a few entries back where I said I was moving to Mission if I didn’t get the quality job? Well, the interview went well, but ultimately I didn’t get the job. So I’m guaranteed a move t...

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I’ve signed up to take part in a firewalk to raise money for the charity Little Heroes. You can find out more about the charity here And you can sponsor me for this here Will    

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Particularly when you’re not really expecting it to. I had yesterday off work. I was supposed to be going to a Doctor Who convention, but it, sadly, didn’t happen. But, hey, off work on payda...

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That’s my situation at work at the moment. To wit: I’m definitely moving to a different department, I’m just not sure where. Let me explain. No. There is too much. Let me sum up. Beginning...

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We had a buffet at work today. Someone on my team is leaving tomorrow but, as my team leader is off work tomorrow, we had a leaving buffet today. I supplied Hershey’s Kisses. My 56oz bag, to ...

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Style points for anyone who knows where my title comes from. I’ve been threatening (sorry, promising) to let you know about the wacky world of my work for a while now. After todays nonsense, h...

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As I mentioned in this entry I’m planning to go home to Aberdeen in November for Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Live It turns out I didn’t check the website properly, cos it’s also going to be...

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Just got a new app for my phone for taking photos. Lets me take awesome pics like this: I’m going to have so much fun with this. Will    

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I have Sky TV. My first bill is due soon. In fact, the first direct debit is due out on the 26th. I don’t get paid till the end of the month. This, as you may well imagine, may be a problem....

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I am definitely getting a new tattoo. If not before, then cdertainly on the 13th of September at a place called Skins and Needles and it’ll cost me £13. Don’t know what it’ll be yet but… That...

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William Forbes, newly back from a near 6 month hiatus. ask me anything. And I promise to answer them this time… Will    

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That’s what my team leader called me today. The ninja bit is because I tend to sneak up to him (easier at the moment, I have to wear trainers). And the James Bond bit? This is how I dressed...

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It’s too fucking hot! So, what’s been happening in my life? I will touch on work here, but that’s going to be a whole other entry. Apart from that, things are good. Finally out of the B&...

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…after suspected bomb scare 9 Jul 2013 09:09 A controlled explosion was carried out after a suspicious package brought Middlesbrough town centre to a standstill Share on print Share on email P...

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…lost their life in North Sea tragedy 5 Jul 2013 17:52 THE 1988 Piper Alpha tragedy claimed 167 lives after a gas leak caused the oil production platform to explode in a massive ball of flames....

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Long, long update another time (well, 2 cos work’ll need one of it’s own. Actually, possibly 2 of it’s own) but, in a nutshell: I have a new flat, I have a new laptop, I have broadband, I’m ba...

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A couple of months ago I was asked by a team leader at work if I was sure this job was for me. I was then informed that if I waend nted to leave that day, I would be paid till the end of the mo...

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And, no, I’m not winding you up this time. About a month ago, I attended a creative writing session at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA). We got to see some pieces of modern art and...

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Woke up this morning to find out that one of my favourite writers, and creator of the best opening line in the history of literature (“It was the day my grandmother exploded”), Iain Banks has te...

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