I have no idea how long it is since I last blogged. I do like blogging but there is a very simple reason for my lack of bloggage....I AM HAPPY!
For those of you that may be unaware of my circumstances, I now live with my girlfriend and I love her very much. I have also started a new job which I am currently enjoying very much.
I do, however, require the assistance of anyone who reads this....
One of my resolutions for 2012, including learning Polish, is to maintain better contact with my friends. Therefore, if you consider myself my friend and you are reading this, please get in touch with me and I will meet you for at a drink (possibly more than one).
Peace out.
Friday, 27 January 2012
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
The Sea
My my my it has been a while since I blogged! This is the problem now I'm a happier person - less blogs! Although it's not like I was a prolific blogger in the first place.
So why have I decided to blog now I hear you ask! Well as most people will by now know a month or so ago I passed my driving test (first time!) and as anyone who spoke to me whilst I was learning will also know - I hated it! However, now that I can go out on my own, put on my own music and generally do what I like (within the limits of the law) I've discovered driving isn't actually all that bad. Right now as I type this blog I'm sat on the rocks on the beach in Banff. Why am I in Banff? Simply because I was looking for somewhere to go and started following signs! When I look at it like that it's a bit mental really, I drove all the way here for no reason whatsoever other than that the sign posts of the road pointed me here and also a little because it's in MacBeth. Whilst it was fine just walking places or getting the bus it's only because I'm driving that I came up here just to sit and type up a blog! I hate to admit it but I think my Mum may have been right about driving. When I was learning I hated it because there was always someone sat there telling me where to go and what to do, but now that I have that pretty pink piece of plastic (why pink?!) I can go almost anywhere just for the sake of it.
Obviously this driving lark does have some downsides, like being another taxi service for my brothers, but the good bits about driving make up for it!
So there we have it, a little blog about driving. Not the most exciting blog I've ever written but it's nice to say nonetheless!
Peace out!
So why have I decided to blog now I hear you ask! Well as most people will by now know a month or so ago I passed my driving test (first time!) and as anyone who spoke to me whilst I was learning will also know - I hated it! However, now that I can go out on my own, put on my own music and generally do what I like (within the limits of the law) I've discovered driving isn't actually all that bad. Right now as I type this blog I'm sat on the rocks on the beach in Banff. Why am I in Banff? Simply because I was looking for somewhere to go and started following signs! When I look at it like that it's a bit mental really, I drove all the way here for no reason whatsoever other than that the sign posts of the road pointed me here and also a little because it's in MacBeth. Whilst it was fine just walking places or getting the bus it's only because I'm driving that I came up here just to sit and type up a blog! I hate to admit it but I think my Mum may have been right about driving. When I was learning I hated it because there was always someone sat there telling me where to go and what to do, but now that I have that pretty pink piece of plastic (why pink?!) I can go almost anywhere just for the sake of it.
Obviously this driving lark does have some downsides, like being another taxi service for my brothers, but the good bits about driving make up for it!
So there we have it, a little blog about driving. Not the most exciting blog I've ever written but it's nice to say nonetheless!
Peace out!
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
So here I am again jotting down a wee blog for you my devoted followers.
I don't have anything epic to share this time but a few simple thoughts that have come to me over the past few weeks and also share a couple of pieces of news.
First off on the news front - I have, after 9 months of absence been reunited with my dear devoted lover Cal Landles. We've agreed that the missing 9 months remain missing and no longer spoken about. All I have to say on the matter is it's good to have the amigo back.
News part two, as you will remember from my last blog I had started seeing someone new. Sadly this didn't work out, however it's for the best, we're still friends and I'm quite happy.
Now for the simple thoughts. The last few weeks have been interesting for me for a number of reasons but what has come to me most is that I should spend less time complaining about things and appreciate what I have. In future I shall try to take each day as it comes with an open mind and to value the small things in life that make a difference. Even simple things like the smell of rain, a familiar song on the radio or just a few snatched moments with friends. Each day is a new day to be enjoyed and to be savoured. So from this moment on, I Christopher Robert Wyles, pledge to be a little less grumpy and try to make the most of life.
That's about it for now.
Peace out.
I don't have anything epic to share this time but a few simple thoughts that have come to me over the past few weeks and also share a couple of pieces of news.
First off on the news front - I have, after 9 months of absence been reunited with my dear devoted lover Cal Landles. We've agreed that the missing 9 months remain missing and no longer spoken about. All I have to say on the matter is it's good to have the amigo back.
News part two, as you will remember from my last blog I had started seeing someone new. Sadly this didn't work out, however it's for the best, we're still friends and I'm quite happy.
Now for the simple thoughts. The last few weeks have been interesting for me for a number of reasons but what has come to me most is that I should spend less time complaining about things and appreciate what I have. In future I shall try to take each day as it comes with an open mind and to value the small things in life that make a difference. Even simple things like the smell of rain, a familiar song on the radio or just a few snatched moments with friends. Each day is a new day to be enjoyed and to be savoured. So from this moment on, I Christopher Robert Wyles, pledge to be a little less grumpy and try to make the most of life.
That's about it for now.
Peace out.
Monday, 3 May 2010
Seasons of Love - Rent
I begin tonight, my few faithful followers, with an apology. It has been far too long since I updated you with the goings on in my grumpy little life. If truth be told there are various reasons for this. One of these is that I, frankly, couldn't be arsed to blog. Had I blogged before now it would have just been the usual blog complaining about the state of my life. However, in recent weeks this has changed.
Let me start with the first change, not the most dramatic change but a change nonetheless. I have joined the dubious world of Twitter. If you're that way inclined feel free to follow me @christhegrump. It just means I'll spend less time adding pointless updates to Facebook, although these will continue to some extent. I've decided not to link to two together as it would be a little bit like update overload, but some will appear in both.
The second reason things have changed in the past couple of weeks is that I have a new girlfriend. Now for my regular readers (who actually speak to me in real life and not just in this cyber half-life) will know that this is a big deal. After the demise of my last relationship that left me in a bit of a state, making a commitment to someone new is something of a step for me. I've made no secret that I hated being single, but also made no secret of how much I hurt after Laura and I broke up. I know feel I can at least attempt a new relationship and this, whilst being very scary, excites me.
The final reason I'm feeling more bloggy today, and almost blogged last week, is on a Godly note. Only two people are aware of things that have been happening of late, and I'm sure only one of them really understands, but at the moment I'm feeling closer to God than I have done in a long while. I'll be the first to admit that my lifestyle does not live up to all the expectations of my amazing living saviour, but I know that despite my shortcomings he has a plan for me and whilst some of his plan I don't like there are parts of it that I cannot escape. The unfortunate thing is that it gets to me in ways I had never imagined, but that were entirely expected! However, if breaking down in tears every now and again is what it takes to notice what it is that he is getting at, I can cope with that. It just goes to fuel some hardcore prayer when I'm in those places. That may not make much sense to you, but to you in the know - you get me :)
I think, for now that's about it. I will try and blog more in future, I can't promise much but I will try.
Peace out.
Let me start with the first change, not the most dramatic change but a change nonetheless. I have joined the dubious world of Twitter. If you're that way inclined feel free to follow me @christhegrump. It just means I'll spend less time adding pointless updates to Facebook, although these will continue to some extent. I've decided not to link to two together as it would be a little bit like update overload, but some will appear in both.
The second reason things have changed in the past couple of weeks is that I have a new girlfriend. Now for my regular readers (who actually speak to me in real life and not just in this cyber half-life) will know that this is a big deal. After the demise of my last relationship that left me in a bit of a state, making a commitment to someone new is something of a step for me. I've made no secret that I hated being single, but also made no secret of how much I hurt after Laura and I broke up. I know feel I can at least attempt a new relationship and this, whilst being very scary, excites me.
The final reason I'm feeling more bloggy today, and almost blogged last week, is on a Godly note. Only two people are aware of things that have been happening of late, and I'm sure only one of them really understands, but at the moment I'm feeling closer to God than I have done in a long while. I'll be the first to admit that my lifestyle does not live up to all the expectations of my amazing living saviour, but I know that despite my shortcomings he has a plan for me and whilst some of his plan I don't like there are parts of it that I cannot escape. The unfortunate thing is that it gets to me in ways I had never imagined, but that were entirely expected! However, if breaking down in tears every now and again is what it takes to notice what it is that he is getting at, I can cope with that. It just goes to fuel some hardcore prayer when I'm in those places. That may not make much sense to you, but to you in the know - you get me :)
I think, for now that's about it. I will try and blog more in future, I can't promise much but I will try.
Peace out.
Saturday, 20 February 2010
The crap they play on the TV in Zara
This is this second post I have written for this evening. Let me explain.
I am a student (yes, I finally admit it), yet it didn't occur to me how much being a student would effect my reading. I read a fair amount as a normal fully fuctioning human being, but now I seem to read things with slightly more interest, taking note of the points they raise. I recently read a blog by a close friend which, in connection with my studies, has challenged me.
The subject of both readings is that of belief and what beliefs are passed down to us and what beliefs we choose for ourselves. My original blog for today went into some detail about what exactly I believe and why I believe it. I have since realised that my original blog would have taken some time to read and therefore would have been pretty pointless to post so I shall sum it up in short here and if you really want the full of it you can text, Facebook, or email me for the full explanation. However, here is the basics of the original blog....
1) I am of the opinion that a certain amount of my beliefs have been passed down to me from my parents. I have been bought up to believe these things and so generally have no real reason to dispute them, with some exceptions (see below)
2) Some of my beliefs contradict those I was bought up with. I do not see this to be a negative things as they are my beliefs and so, by definition, are personal to me.
3) There are some things I am not entirely decided upon. I know what I believe now, but I don't doubt through times these things will change.
Before I sign off for this evening's blog I will answer the seven questions raised by my friend.
1) Do I believe in God, and heaven, and hell, and angels, and demons? What about other things, like aliens, and ghosts, and spirits?
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. If I believe in a "Holy Spirit" as part of the trinity, it only makes sense that I should believe in the opposite. I have experience of ghosts and also think that if God made the Universe then he would probably have made life outside of this tiny planet.
2)Do I think homosexuality is wrong?
No entirely. I don't think you choose your sexuality. I think there are people that exploit it, but I don't think it is entirely wrong so long as your relationship with God is right.
3) What’s my stance on the wars that are going on just now?
I think we went to war under false pretensises against a monster of our (Britain and USA's) own creation. It was fuelled by oil and fiancial gain.
4) Do I think it’s okay to have sex before marriage?
Not always. I think you have to consider the long term effects of a sexual relationship and be prepared to deal with the concequences.
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5) Would I have sex before marriage?
Yes, as I have. Do I regret it? Sometimes. Did I do it for the right reasons? Not always, but I wouldn't change it.
6) What’s your opinion on abortion?
It shouldn't be used as a contraceptive. Sometimes I can understand it, but if you were just careless then you should have to face the concequences.
7) Is drinking wrong?
In moderation, no. To excesses, yes.
That's about it, as I say, if you want the full essay version, contact me and I'll foward it.
Peace out.
I am a student (yes, I finally admit it), yet it didn't occur to me how much being a student would effect my reading. I read a fair amount as a normal fully fuctioning human being, but now I seem to read things with slightly more interest, taking note of the points they raise. I recently read a blog by a close friend which, in connection with my studies, has challenged me.
The subject of both readings is that of belief and what beliefs are passed down to us and what beliefs we choose for ourselves. My original blog for today went into some detail about what exactly I believe and why I believe it. I have since realised that my original blog would have taken some time to read and therefore would have been pretty pointless to post so I shall sum it up in short here and if you really want the full of it you can text, Facebook, or email me for the full explanation. However, here is the basics of the original blog....
1) I am of the opinion that a certain amount of my beliefs have been passed down to me from my parents. I have been bought up to believe these things and so generally have no real reason to dispute them, with some exceptions (see below)
2) Some of my beliefs contradict those I was bought up with. I do not see this to be a negative things as they are my beliefs and so, by definition, are personal to me.
3) There are some things I am not entirely decided upon. I know what I believe now, but I don't doubt through times these things will change.
Before I sign off for this evening's blog I will answer the seven questions raised by my friend.
1) Do I believe in God, and heaven, and hell, and angels, and demons? What about other things, like aliens, and ghosts, and spirits?
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. If I believe in a "Holy Spirit" as part of the trinity, it only makes sense that I should believe in the opposite. I have experience of ghosts and also think that if God made the Universe then he would probably have made life outside of this tiny planet.
2)Do I think homosexuality is wrong?
No entirely. I don't think you choose your sexuality. I think there are people that exploit it, but I don't think it is entirely wrong so long as your relationship with God is right.
3) What’s my stance on the wars that are going on just now?
I think we went to war under false pretensises against a monster of our (Britain and USA's) own creation. It was fuelled by oil and fiancial gain.
4) Do I think it’s okay to have sex before marriage?
Not always. I think you have to consider the long term effects of a sexual relationship and be prepared to deal with the concequences.
t
5) Would I have sex before marriage?
Yes, as I have. Do I regret it? Sometimes. Did I do it for the right reasons? Not always, but I wouldn't change it.
6) What’s your opinion on abortion?
It shouldn't be used as a contraceptive. Sometimes I can understand it, but if you were just careless then you should have to face the concequences.
7) Is drinking wrong?
In moderation, no. To excesses, yes.
That's about it, as I say, if you want the full essay version, contact me and I'll foward it.
Peace out.
Thursday, 11 February 2010
A Tribute
One of the best things about The Salvation Army is it's words and phrases. Few who attend will not know what is meant by "firing a cartridge", or will unfamiliar with our many abbreviations but there is one phrase that is undeniably Army and is possible one of the Army's greatest inventions.
Promotion to Glory.
Yesterday I discovered that on Thursday 4th February, Gary Buckley a soldier from Hendon had been Promoted to Glory. Gary was a fantastic guy who really lived out his faith. Gary's journey into soldiership was one that was truly life changing and being there on the Sunday that he was enrolled was one of the most moving meetings I have every been in. Gary was proud of his uniform and his God. He wore the uniform everywhere he went and always looked immaculate in it. The truly lived out his faith, turning his back on his old life and celebrated his rebirth in Christ in every way that he could. He would go to the homeless drop in on a Thursday lunchtime and make sure that those guys who were down on his luck were treated fantastically, right down to making sure they received the best biscuits that he could provide.
He fought with illness for a long time, but throughout his faith was strong. I have absolutely no doubt that Gary's place in heaven was assured and that he was very definitely Promoted to Glory to be with the Lord he loved so much.
That's about it today.
Peace out.
Promotion to Glory.
Yesterday I discovered that on Thursday 4th February, Gary Buckley a soldier from Hendon had been Promoted to Glory. Gary was a fantastic guy who really lived out his faith. Gary's journey into soldiership was one that was truly life changing and being there on the Sunday that he was enrolled was one of the most moving meetings I have every been in. Gary was proud of his uniform and his God. He wore the uniform everywhere he went and always looked immaculate in it. The truly lived out his faith, turning his back on his old life and celebrated his rebirth in Christ in every way that he could. He would go to the homeless drop in on a Thursday lunchtime and make sure that those guys who were down on his luck were treated fantastically, right down to making sure they received the best biscuits that he could provide.
He fought with illness for a long time, but throughout his faith was strong. I have absolutely no doubt that Gary's place in heaven was assured and that he was very definitely Promoted to Glory to be with the Lord he loved so much.
That's about it today.
Peace out.
Friday, 25 December 2009
Merry Christmas
It has long been tradition for the Queen to share a festive message with her loyal subjects at the conclusion of the year and I shall be no exception to that.
It is at this time of the year that we take a moment to reflect and take stock of the year that has passed and to look forward at the one that is to come. The past year hasn't been the greatest of years if truth be told and whilst some of this has been documented on this very blog there are other things that have remained private, as it only appropriate they should. Of course one of the most notable things to have happened this year is that in November my Nan was Promoted to Glory which was a very difficult time for all the family, but at least we can rest in the assurance that she is at peace and has taken her place with the Lord.
There were of course some good things to have happened this year including a great weekend working in Belgium and the Design for Life weekend. I also managed to accomplish four of the five things in my list of goals for 2009!
Looking ahead at 2010 there are many things to look forward to - weddings, exams, assignments, travel, tap classes and probably a whole load more things that even I haven't planned yet! One thing I will try to do in 2010 is to be a little more positive and not just blog when I'm down but blog when things are good too!
So I shall now bid you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Peace out!
It is at this time of the year that we take a moment to reflect and take stock of the year that has passed and to look forward at the one that is to come. The past year hasn't been the greatest of years if truth be told and whilst some of this has been documented on this very blog there are other things that have remained private, as it only appropriate they should. Of course one of the most notable things to have happened this year is that in November my Nan was Promoted to Glory which was a very difficult time for all the family, but at least we can rest in the assurance that she is at peace and has taken her place with the Lord.
There were of course some good things to have happened this year including a great weekend working in Belgium and the Design for Life weekend. I also managed to accomplish four of the five things in my list of goals for 2009!
Looking ahead at 2010 there are many things to look forward to - weddings, exams, assignments, travel, tap classes and probably a whole load more things that even I haven't planned yet! One thing I will try to do in 2010 is to be a little more positive and not just blog when I'm down but blog when things are good too!
So I shall now bid you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Peace out!
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