williamthebloody (He/Him) ⋅ 48 ⋅
Going grey Scot living in England. Music fan. More than likely wittering on about stuff you don't care about
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Life in flux *EDIT* in OD
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...
Onion rings are a gateway crisp in OD
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 ...
Work our cares away! in OD
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...
Pondering… in OD
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...
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
GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *EDIT* in OD
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....
Tattoo moan in OD
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...
William Forbes, newly back from a near 6 month hiatus. ask me anything. And I promise to answer them this time… Will
James Bond Ninja in OD
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...
I’m melting! in OD
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&...
Middlesbrough shopping area evacuated… in OD
…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...
Piper Alpha disaster: A list of the 167 men who… in OD
…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....
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...
Contrast and compare in OD
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...
In which I am published for the first time! in OD
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...
Well, socks of fuck in OD
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...
New look! Same great taste! in OD
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Come on, admit it in OD
Hands up all of you who actually thought a Doctor Who magazine had genuinely asked me for an article about Trappist monks of all things. And that I decided to make this information public knowl...
Announcement in OD
I have my very first paid writing gig! I’m going to be writing about a society of Trappist monks for a Doctor Who magazine
The Big Tees Sleepout aftermath *Edit* in OD
I know, I know, I owe you guys a massive general update, including the latest nonsense from work. And there has been a fair amount of that. However, last night was the Big Tees Sleepout, and I...
People with personal experience add backing… in OD
…to Big Tees Sleepout by Dave Robson, Evening GazetteMar 11 2013 TWO people with personal experience of homelessness today add their backing to the Big Tees Sleepout. Dave Robson reports. MORE...
Addendum to previous entry in OD
I just thought I would write a bit more about the Big Tees Sleepout and why I’m taking part. Obviously, the bad economy has hit charities hard, as it has everyone. In addition, it has also see...
The big Tees sleepout in OD
No, this isn’t Marlowe does Middlesbrough. On the 16th of next month, I’m going to be sleeping rough for the night to raise money for local homelessness charities. If you would like to make a ...
Checking in in OD
Lots to tell you about, including the latest madness from work. However My laptop still hasn’t been fixed (the guy is waiting for the new fan to come through) and writing a long entry on my p...
I have to say goodbye to Nessa monster, then the fan on my laptop breaks, fucking the whole thing. When I’m skint. I need a freaking drink. will
