At first I was slightly taken aback by the events of 10/11/11, originally thinking that the acts by the anarchists and those who weren't even students would simply make the demonstration a mockery. However, given time to reflect on it and witness the media aftermath, I think it was the best damn thing they could have done. I was originally supposed to be going on the protest, I can't describe how gutted I am I didn't end up going! But, to put it into a short few sentences; The powers in this country have never listened to peaceful protests in the past, and if they have it's been a rare occurrence.
What those in favour of the tuition fee rise aren't understanding is that it's going to cost the best part of £10,000 a year for higher education... That's £30,000 over the standard 3 year course. Add onto that a standard maintenance loan of say, about £4000. £12,000 over 3 years. Not to mention the credit cards and overdrafts students commonly max to simply survive. Over £42,000 worth of debt - and that's supposing they don't continue on to a Masters or another branch of HE. What NORMAL family in this day and age can afford that much money and debt? As always, making the rich, richer and the poor, poorer.
I for one will be behind the students every step of the way, and will be at the next protest! As I'm sure many more are to come! F**k Parliament.
Now, onto a lighter note, as I bop along to some classic Good Charlotte. I must admit, I do love them :). Funnily enough, when I was younger I fancied Joel, like everyone else. But as I've gotten older, more alternative, and found piercings and tattoo's more attractive, I must say - Benji is looking HOT! And this transition has made me feel old! 11/2/11 - Good Charlotte, Framing Hanley (who's sexy lead singer you can see below) and Four Year Strong.
This is going to be an awesome gig, cannot wait - It'll be like I'm a little 13-year old mosher again. Wearing baggy jeans with chains hanging off them, skater tops and carrying around a skateboard even though I could only balance for a few minutes and do an ollie :). Leeds won't know what's hit it when myself, Tay, Sophie & Sophie and Emilie take it down. Roll on February!
Finally, I have been prompted to begin thinking properly about my future. Due to a gay little assignment about CVs and action plans. I've decided I want to be a writer, script & book to be precise. It's been something I've always done and enjoyed, as opposed to crazes that lasted for a few weeks before I grew bored of them. However, in choosing my dream, I've managed to choose one of the most competitive and difficult industries to get in to. Not only is it the ever advancing and growing media industry, it's scriptwriting. And there's never a job advertisement for a script writer. Which goes on to mean that I need to be willing to do freelance for the foreseeable future, which is fine, it's doable. Just means I need to start building up a portfolio NOW, and getting myself into competitions and sending in my scripts producers to start getting an idea of where I stand.
So, in conclusion, ladies and jellyspoons (Got to love a bit of Eddie on a Sunday afternoon). I need to pretty much get my arse into gear, start writing in my free time instead of being a facebook whore or designing tattoos. In general - incase you were wondering - life is okay, not great - because let's face it I'm skint, unemployed and have a billion and one things I should be doing instead of this. But all is well, it is 40 days, 10 hours and 5 minutes until christmas day - as it stands. I get to go to New York in between Christmas and New Year and that's f*****g amazing! And I have a sexy MacBook Pro on which I am typing, ever so lovingly.
Right, I'm off to find a free website to begin the showcasing of my awesome writing skills ;)
Picture: Nick J Webb
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