Common Sense & Finishing Lines

Here you see what I see when handing in my work. This glorious yellow slip of paper, is the signifier of completion of your module. However this is not the end of University work. No, there is still more to do believe it or not. As for the majority of other students, they have finished for the year, in which you may notice that they will be contacting you, asking how you have been, because they have not had the chance to socialise to you because of the semester. 


If you wonder why your friend in University is not talking to you, it may not be the fact that they do not like you, it is because they are nearing the end of a semester. So socialising gets thrown out of the window. Socialising, is the one to go first from the student. Socialising is the crew member wearing the red shirt in Star Trek. 


What you see there, is the completion of the following modules: Television Production, Media Ethics, Media Research Project and New Media Production. I am not going to lie, but this semester has been one of the toughest semester's of my entire University life. Emotionally straining, Stressfully straining and time straining. 

What about Radio Production?

To really test university work stamina, is to go through all of that, and to go and complete one more module... Just, one, more. James Chew, Marcus Bonnick and myself, have to march back into Markeaton Campus, and get back to it. As I sit here and wonder, I wonder why after working on harder modules, is it harder to even think about doing this module. It is to re-produce a 30-minute radio programme. Why so hard? Here's why:

Not because of work of course, because that is where this was taken. But because of the beginning of summer. Throughout the spring semester, when doing work, I look to the right of my desk and there is a window, and 97.999999999% of the time, there is bad weather happening outside, which makes me think: "huh, well there's clearly nothing for me to do outside, better carry on with work, derp." but now, seeing beautiful weather outside, its very tempting to put everything down, stop everything, and go do something entertaining that you want to do, I mean after all, lots of work has been completed now right? but there is still one more to do....

Common Sense?

Yes, common sense, the ultimate thing some people lack of, and to be fair, I have limited supplies of this common sense. Your probably wondering what common sense has to with this post? I'll tell you right after you finish reading this sentence, you finished yet? oh come on! hurry up! you done? not yet? okay well let me know when your done. Okay anyway this blog has got more common sense. This is because I have readers from other countries, and they visit my blog, bringing along their language, and where is the use of reading someone's blog if it is not in your dialect? Now blogger has implemented Google Translate! I have not tried it yet, however now, all of you people that have read my blog numerously from various places such as Russia, Germany, and France, you may now read what I have to say in your language now, Yay.

What now?

With most of university work done now, with just one more to do, what are you going to do with the rest of the summer Changy? 

When riding along the university semester, there comes various times where I think of personal stuff for me to do. Stuff that I want to do to make me a better individual in the specified industry, or just long personal projects that I want to begin planning or working on for the future, or just work on stuff that I think will be fun or just because I feel like it. I am sure that I am not the only one reading this that feels the same way, and I say the summer is a great time to do it, and that I support you in doing so. It takes inspiration for everyone to do something. For me at the moment, I feel inspired to make a song. As sad as it sounds it is because of Deadmau5's new song, 'The Veldt'. As sad as it sounds but some songs inspire me to work on something. 

I'll Leave you with that.

But Wait, There's More

Yes, indeed there is more. The reason for the lack of posts is due to the fact that the deadlines came around. After all the planning that was produced, it was a time to get my head down and really rally to the finish line of my work. 


These past few weeks (from the previous post to now) have been so far, the most stressful and the most time consuming. With the usual collaboration of University work and Costco work, the time for relaxation were very short. Of course you must take note, that It was not just me that was going through this torrid time, it was many of my consorts. 


We have snapped, we have shouted, we have typed, we have printed, we have written, we have drawn, we have copied, we have pasted, we have referenced, we have discussed, we have met, we have filled in, we have fallen out, we have angered, we have annoyed, we have pleased, we have come, we have gone.

We have handed in.

What was done first?

From seeing the work load, the first to be conquered, was the Media Ethics Major Assignment. This 2,000 word bad boy, was an interesting ethical debate in to the procedures to take in the radio industry, if your station isn't making enough money, basically. 

Next that was finished was my Media Research Project of 4,000 words. The most I have ever written when I think hard about it.... which my subject was about media convergence. Talking about the flow of old media content and new media technologies. This assignment was the most difficult and long winded assignment. As it may have been for rest of you that had to do this assignment. 

Next to come and go was not necessarily a essay, but an assessment. Pictured above is the studio design for the my Television Production teleshopping program. That day was as stressful and tiring as being told to walk on your hands to University, whilst naked, whilst having exactly 12 people around you laughing at you and your penis.

Celebrations Continue!

This silhouetted city is the city of Birmingham. On this day, which was recent, the 6th May was the night for SIXFIVETWELVE at Godskitchen. The very last event at the Air nightclub which is very  unfortunate. Once again the team that went to witness the mini festival night in Birmingham was of course Dave Collins and Dr Thornthwaite, and first and last time attendant Abigail. 

This blurry image is of the outdoor arena which, if you saw for yourself for those lucky enough to go, was a lot better and clearer to see for real. Another great feature about the night was the food:

The food was so convenient and great, we decided to get a picture of it, and because we loved it that much, we got a hand model to hold the hot dog whilst we took a picture of it. Tis a rather beautiful hand don't you think?

The time spent through this night out and the next day had its interesting features:

• The Pre drinking of lots of cider for me and Abigail, and the consuming of Whiskey from Dave and Dr Thornthwaite.
• The raving to Armin Van Buuren, and the drunk Paul Van Dyk.
• The queuing for drinks.
• The queuing for getting into Air.
• The queuing for eating.
• The queuing for queuing.
• The queuing for queuing for queuing.
• The dry mouth from lack of water in the morning.
• The knocking on doors from janitors trying to clean the room and to batter you with sticks to get out.
• The full Irish breakfast in O'Neills.
• The discussion of the broken door eventually closing via quantum physics cyber herpa harpoon probability studies.
• The walking everywhere in Birmingham city centre. 
• The return to my home and sleeping in my bed.

But Wait, There's More

Getting back to University work now, and yes that's right, there is more to be done. 

My website and mobile app design for New Media Production is still at large, and the re-production of Radio Production. 

Hopefully by the next time I post, the New Media Production work, will no longer require my attention. 

Action Stations Everybody.

Plans To Actions

In this special edition of the Weekly Changy, there is going to be a lot of pictures for me to show you. I have been quite a journey to celebrate my birth, along with celebrating Easter. I would also like to start the blog by apologising for not posting this up sooner!

With a mix bag of more planning, and the pursuit of deadlines, and work on top being done by moi, it has been difficult for me to begin building this post up for you all. I have the time no, I post this instead of working on my Media Ethics major assignment so I can complete my mission of showing you all what happened in the space of 2ish weeks.

Mei Mei Restaurant - Liverpool - 3rd April - My Birthday Meal

What is possibly the best chinese restaurant around that I have witnessed so far, is this place, the Mei Mei. Teaming with Chinese folk and Scousers, is truly a great atmosphere. This was a fine birthday meal to celebrate my birth, I only wish I went when I was actually born, straight out of the hospital, into the Mei Mei. For those of you lucky people that have gone, you are lucky! because there are people reading this that may never be able to witness the awesomeness of the Mei Mei.

The Masque - Liverpool - 5th April - Chibuku

Long Time No See!

Here are the fine chums whom I went to Chibuku with. I participated in many activities such as raving to 2manydjs and Felix Da Housecat, and other activites such as dropping dear Pete's camera and breaking it (But don't worry readers, he was covered by Costco). Not sure who they are? Ah yes, Pete is the chap wearing the white polo top, looking satisfied, accompanied with his brother Mike Bond whom is the one looking the happiest in the picture. I know what your thinking reader, where is Dave Collins? didn't he go with you? Indeed he did! in fact, he is in this picture, just not posing, he is the one in the corner looking at everyone else. What ended out to be a very successful night out with bonuses, was a great return to Liverpool nightlife. What was the bonus? This:

I Met Felix Da Housecat

Not only that, I had a few pictures with him, and he's a real nice guy. On top of all that he practically owned this random guy who was asking him stupid questions about his music.

Of course Dave had his fair share of briefly chatting the chap. As for the girl, I have no idea who she is or what she is doing. Like most crazy house nights there is a sight to see when it comes to a strobe light on the crowd (this goes for dub step nights too). When the strobe comes on, there is a lot of the crowd that look like zombies, in the face. Crazy facial expressions that make them look like complete zombies, I don't know whether it's the music or what they have drank, but the next time you go to a house night or a dub step night, keep an eye out for it. It is fascinating to say the least.

Digital - Newcastle - 8th April - Bitch

The attendees, Dave Collins, coordinated driver. Kenneth Barnett, navigator. Dr Thornthwaite, Nuclear Physicist. Seon Kwak, passenger. Myself, passenger. You never know when you may need a nuclear physicist on a night out, remember that reader. Although you cannot see him in this picture, he is using science to mask his appearance. 

A quick look at the hotel we got. This may not look like much, thats because the price was not much, so we took it. This may look familiar to those who stay in Formule 1's a lot. I do, so therefore I knew the layout of the place already. From this picture to the next, we started pre-drinking, which is what our nuclear physicist is doing in the picture. Then as we got ready we got a cab into Newcastle city centre where we went here:

Look Familiar?

If you have ever been to Newcastle, you obviously know what this place is. For those who regretfully watch the reality TV show Geordie Shore, you may have seen this place in a couple of episodes. If I can advertise a Newcastle night out to you, it would be showing you this place. The Gate is a giant indoor adult playground. Filled with restaurants, bars and nightclubs. What more do you want! but as always, our time was limited, and so we pressed onto Digital.

A very good line up. However, my only criticism about event Bitch, was that everyone of these acts, was in one room, where there was 3 rooms, all big enough to spread the love, but they kept it all in the first room. Oh well. My particular favorites of this night was Kim Fai, and Third Party. Both did very good sets. I am a fan of Kim Fai I must say, and would recommend seeing him live. As the night went out, we became more drunk in all honesty. There were others that attended that became so intoxicated they were dragged out by their arms. We weren't that bad, however there are pictures that show evidence of our drunken state.

Dave Collins sporting a jacket on his head.

Dr Thornthwaite, whom was literally bouncing off the walls (I was too) because they were padded.

Above & Beyond - Liverpool - O2 Academy - 14th April

More easter celebrations here, as myself and Dave Collins went to see Above & Beyond, to witness their Uk Group Therapy Tour. Which also ended in another great night once again in Liverpool. 

From witnessing Above & Beyond live once again, excites me for Global Gathering and Creamfields. I would like to take up the opportunity to announce that I have purchased my Global Gathering ticket, and will be officially attending. I hope some of you readers can come too. It shall be glorious. 

As you can see there has not been much of a development in the past couple of days for work to be done. Which does scare me. As stated before is many other posts, the deadlines are approaching. I am hoping that in the next post, most work has been completed, and I will feel more relaxed about everything rather than now.