Woodville

So, we're well into the month of July now and my actually training for the petrol station has officially started. Everything kicked off on the 1st July, now that all the colleagues that requested to transfer have done so and our 'newbies' have joined us. Its an awkward layout and I must admit things might actually work out a little better with a bit more forward planning in terms of rotas at the moment but, because everyone is picking and choosing their hours its a bit odd. I'm not actually contracted any hours whist Im on train, which I'm not really too bothered about, as long as I get paid for what I work. This week, I have worked 21 hours which has been quite relaxing.

My Mini Dizzy Spell

Before the concert I had a bit if a nasty fall. It started off as a dizzy spell after going to the gym, admittedly I'd not eaten much that day. It was just after I had finished eating my deli chicken that I stood up against the freezer at home to watch tv for about 10 mins. After a while my eyes started to feel weird and a green/blue colour was taking ver most of my vision. I managed to walk the short distance to the chair to sit down but, after taking a short break nothing had changed and it just felt like it was getting worse. I saw the bottled water on the cabinet and decided I should go over and grab some but, I didn't quite make it. I managed to grab the water bottle but in the process lost balance and fell, bashing my head on the cabinet and my side on the radiator. It all happened so fast, I think I gave my friend a heart attack. She called for my parents (even though they thought it was a joke at first) and then they helped me up back onto my chair. I started to feel sickness coming on from the dizziness and felt myself starting to wrench, luckily my dad got a bucket in time.

I was annoyed with myself that night for many reasons. One, being that I had let my friend down. Two, just generally. I wanted myself to be ok because I still had The Piano Guys concert to go to and there was no chance I was missing that. Funny enough, everything was fine until that day. It must have been nearly a week after my accident and all I did was stretch rather high in the morning and it felt rather oddly that something had moved that shouldn't have. Turns out I have either bruised or fractured my rib, either way it looks and feels weird.

The Piano Guys Came To Nottingham!!!

The Piano Guys performing What Makes You Beautiful
at The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK.

I had been waiting for this for far too long and finally the day has passed. I brought three tickets back in October, I believe and then my dad brought another. Even though my dad decided not to go after an arguement I still managed to fully enjoy myself. I invited on of my friends along at the last minute to ensure the ticket my dad brought got used as they were all very good seats. I sat on seat E28, just five rows from the front so I had a very clear view of the stage. I got so excited just as the show was about to start. Before the lights dimmed I was watching the right hand side of the stage very closely, mainly watching the tech guy on stage. The exciting moment is what happened next. In the far corner I saw Steven Sharp Nelson lean over to him. It was that moment when I realised that I was so close to my heros.

Just after the intermission after Steven had finished his solo set, something special happened. During the intermission my mum must have gone up to the stage guy and requested this but, I was unaware of what she had said exactly. Anyway, next minute after Steven had finished doing an impression of a cow with his cello, Jon Schmidt had something to announce... That it was my birthday!! (Well, not quite but what are the chances of them actually playing on the 28th of June?) This made me so happy. The played me a short birthday song. Literally. It was so funny.

I have followed The Piano Guys since way back when I was studying in my second year at college for my first year of my BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance. If I remember rightly, that was way back at the end of 2011. I have been following these four guys over the internet for nearly FOUR YEARS!!!!!!

I really wanted to go and see them live last year, here in the UK but, the venues just seemed so far away. I'm so glad that they came to Nottingham and would gladly welcome them back again. I am already planning to get VIP tickets next year, I'm way too excited about it.

That Other Blog, You Know...

My main focus recently has been to keep track of whats happening at my old work place. Work has finally started and the demolition is taking place. The blog I started: 'Goodbye, Esso' to remember this all by is doing quite well, its not reaching mass amounts of page views but it is proving worthwhile. I have shared this other blog with my colleagues and it is by far the easiest way to keep everyone up to date. Im actually enjoying just simply going down to the site, having a look and then taking a few photos. I'm only using the camera on my phone so then the photos are easier to upload though google later on. Because the site has been so active recently I have already reached 10 posts, most of which are just lots of photos. There are even some that I haven't included in the blog either because I thought they weren't good enough or the just wasn't enough room. I need to have a look whats happening down there later, so thats one thing I will do today.

In regards to recording. Long story short, that has been put back until I can be bothered to set up my mixer again (Everything is in the way under my desk so it takes a lot of effort).

Holidays, Teeth and Petrol.

Well, with two of my holidays booked off I can finally relax about something. I only had to book two days off for next month and then I decided to book six days off in a row for June. I still need to wait for confirmation. It is not just a random six days off, I may add. It is from the date The Piano Guys perform in Nottingham, UK right up until the day I have to visit the dentist. Kind of a holiday.

It's exciting now that work has finally started in the old Esso site. I can't remember if I mentioned before but, I have started up another blog just to keep a record of the transformation because there are going to be a lot of changes. I've taken most of the photos for this new blog from my phone so then they upload straight to my google account and I can instantly access them when I get to my mac without having to mess around transferring files from sd cards. The thought of inserting an sd card is just too much effort.

Anyways, earlier this week I did receive some training over at the Asda petrol station in Long Eaton. Unfortunately, the guy training me couldn't really show me much though because the site is card payment only so there is never any cash to worry about or tills. He did however show me some of the everyday checks. These were very simple checks, most just checking that there is a dial tone when you use any of the emergency phones. Generally, changing the pumps till roll. I must say I was impressed with their security system.

April (I couldn't think of another title)

Im typing this just before I go to bed. I have not long got back from my bestest friend's double birthday bash (which was a lovely get together) and I have work in the morning so I will be quick. Earlier today, I treated myself to a new tablet. Admittedly, I don't really need one because I stopped using my last but, this one is more powerful so I will most probably actually use it. I think I ended up just getting really irritated with my previous one because it was a slow dual core and I generally lost trust in it after my dad had to take it back to the shop to replace it because it wouldn't charge. This new one has the same sort of power as my phone which, doesn't really sound too impressive but the fact is that my phone is still going strong.

In other news, I think I'm finally getting used to my pattern of regular work with Asda because for the first time in ages I have actually managed to get through a day without taking a nap. I'm actually quite  impressed with myself for not being tired by 23:00pm. In a way, I think being ill benefited me. It knocked me down for a bit but, I've soon got back on my feet again and I finally have most of my energy back. Next week, I'm planning on ridding my bike into Nottingham one day after work. I'm not sure which day yet but, I should probably choose Thursday just incase so then I will have the time to recover if I need to. At this time I still have eighteen easter eggs to eat (I think my dad went a little crazy this year) perfect for wanting to loose a little excess weight.

I'm Ill. YAY -__-

So since Saturday, I've picked up some kind of throat infection/cold and its literally killed me off. I fought going to work on Sunday and Monday morning but, both days when I got back I just wanted to crawl back to bed. Its been absolutely horrible. This is my fifth day suffering and Im slowly started to feel better as of yesterday but, then I wake up again in the morning its like starting from day one again. My voice goes and I just don't know how strong I'm going to be to make it through a working day.  I had to call in sick again this morning at about 06:50am, yesterday I was just sent home as soon as I got to work. My voice was much worse yesterday but, I still can't talk very well. I haven't eaten properly in the last 2-3 days because I just don't have  an appetite for food. Everything tastes weird, foul and takes way to much effort for my mouth to chew. There have been a couple of times over these past few days where I have actually struggled to breathe because of bringing up flew (lovely) and then it getting stuck in awkward place in throat. Yep, that made me panic and cry a few times. Im not even sure if I will be fit enough to work tomorrow, I hope so... I really wanted to go into work this morning but, I realised how weak I was and that my body was telling me 'No'. I'm so used to just soldering on through illnesses it feels slightly criminal to have a couple of days off work for it. I am so not used to this.....