Today was a very special day for me. Today was new me day as I said goodbye to my old self and legally became MR GLITZ. I have to say it feels good!
Can't wait to see the reactions of people at work as they have to get used to the change! Much confusion will be afoot methinks, nothing like mixing things up!
So, from now on please call me Mister GLITZ!
Friday, 27 January 2012
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Saying farewell to Gail
Today was a day we had all been dreading but everything went well as we said farewell to Gail and celebrated her life. The service was really nice and was very fitting. Afterwards friends and family went back to Leanne's to toast Gail and share stories and general chit chat. There was no room to move with so many people crammed in. It was a very fitting celebration.
Cheers Gail!You were a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed.
Cheers Gail!You were a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Minister For Equalities?.....
....surely some mistake!
So, Theresa May is the Minister For Women & Equalities. Now that's an interesting appointment giving some of here political moves over the years. It's no wonder we live in such a prejudiced place with people like this responsible for making sure things are fair!
Here's a brief overview of some her outstanding views that make her such a fitting and appropriate appointment!
So, Theresa May is the Minister For Women & Equalities. Now that's an interesting appointment giving some of here political moves over the years. It's no wonder we live in such a prejudiced place with people like this responsible for making sure things are fair!
Here's a brief overview of some her outstanding views that make her such a fitting and appropriate appointment!
Last.FM listening post
Here are the things I've been listening to this week
01 - Adam and the Ants
02 - Adam Ant
03 - Madonna
04 - Helloween
05 - Abney Park
06 - Gamma Ray
07 - The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing
08 - The Cog is Dead
09 - Deadly Nightshade Botanical Society
10 - Calatrilloz
01 - Adam and the Ants – Never Trust a Man (With Egg on His Face)
02 - Adam Ant – Place in the Country [#][Demo Version]
03 - Abney Park – Under the Radar
04 - Madonna – Crazy for You
05 - Madonna – Into the Groove
06 - Helloween – Eagle Fly Free
07 - Adam and the Ants – The Human Beings
08 - Adam and the Ants – Catholic Day
09 - Adam and the Ants – The Idea
10 - Adam and the Ants – It Doesn't Matter
TOP ARTISTS
01 - Adam and the Ants
02 - Adam Ant
03 - Madonna
04 - Helloween
05 - Abney Park
06 - Gamma Ray
07 - The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing
08 - The Cog is Dead
09 - Deadly Nightshade Botanical Society
10 - Calatrilloz
TOP TRACKS
01 - Adam and the Ants – Never Trust a Man (With Egg on His Face)
02 - Adam Ant – Place in the Country [#][Demo Version]
03 - Abney Park – Under the Radar
04 - Madonna – Crazy for You
05 - Madonna – Into the Groove
06 - Helloween – Eagle Fly Free
07 - Adam and the Ants – The Human Beings
08 - Adam and the Ants – Catholic Day
09 - Adam and the Ants – The Idea
10 - Adam and the Ants – It Doesn't Matter
Friday, 20 January 2012
Mad At The World: TransGlitz ranting!
I'm not just cross, I'm having a very angry dresser time at the moment. I am mad at the world. Positively raging!
This has been brooding all week but I just had to speak out as today is International Fetish Day.
International Fetish Day is a day supporting the BDSM community. The main purpose of International Fetish Day is to increase awareness and support of the fetish community, whilst also opposing the new law criminalising possession of "extreme pornography". It is also designed to encourage members of the community to be more open about their sexuality.
I hate the fact that we live in such a horribly prejudiced world where we cannot be who we want to be without fear. If I want to dress differently and look different then surely that is my right. I'm not hurting anybody or having an effect on anybody else so why can't I just be me?
As you are probably aware I like to dress up from time to time when I go out clubbing or to events. Usually this is all a little extravagant and not necessarily for daily use. I would however also like to be able to wear what I want every day, whether that be at home, out and about in town or going to work. I hate the fact that I have to think about whether or not I should do this or not. Why shouldn't I?
So many women have an amazing choice of clothes and shoes to wear out everyday, they can dress “a la femme” or “a l’homme” and nobody bats an eyelid really at what they are wearing (fashion police crises excepted of course). Why can’t that apply to everyone? Why can’t I wear a skirt out and about or to work, or wear girly shoes? What does the way I dress have to do with the way I function as a person or in my ability to do my job?
I would like to be able to dress in any casual style that I choose whether that be predominantly male, female or a combination of the two. Would I look any less smart at work if I applied that same principle to dressing business casual or even full business power dressing?
Methinks things need to change! Time to start instigating it from within! It might be little things here and there but I am tired of being (and feeling) trapped and suppressed by the prejudices of others and having to toe the line with what society sees as 'normal'.
Engaging Butterfly Mode, transformation entering transitioning phase.......
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This has been brooding all week but I just had to speak out as today is International Fetish Day.
International Fetish Day is a day supporting the BDSM community. The main purpose of International Fetish Day is to increase awareness and support of the fetish community, whilst also opposing the new law criminalising possession of "extreme pornography". It is also designed to encourage members of the community to be more open about their sexuality.
I hate the fact that we live in such a horribly prejudiced world where we cannot be who we want to be without fear. If I want to dress differently and look different then surely that is my right. I'm not hurting anybody or having an effect on anybody else so why can't I just be me?
As you are probably aware I like to dress up from time to time when I go out clubbing or to events. Usually this is all a little extravagant and not necessarily for daily use. I would however also like to be able to wear what I want every day, whether that be at home, out and about in town or going to work. I hate the fact that I have to think about whether or not I should do this or not. Why shouldn't I?
So many women have an amazing choice of clothes and shoes to wear out everyday, they can dress “a la femme” or “a l’homme” and nobody bats an eyelid really at what they are wearing (fashion police crises excepted of course). Why can’t that apply to everyone? Why can’t I wear a skirt out and about or to work, or wear girly shoes? What does the way I dress have to do with the way I function as a person or in my ability to do my job?
I would like to be able to dress in any casual style that I choose whether that be predominantly male, female or a combination of the two. Would I look any less smart at work if I applied that same principle to dressing business casual or even full business power dressing?
Methinks things need to change! Time to start instigating it from within! It might be little things here and there but I am tired of being (and feeling) trapped and suppressed by the prejudices of others and having to toe the line with what society sees as 'normal'.
Engaging Butterfly Mode, transformation entering transitioning phase.......
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Thursday, 19 January 2012
First Orpheum rehearsal of 2012
Today was the first Orpheum rehearsal of 2012. In accordance with tradition we met at The Unicorn for a catch up and a wee tipple. Erin presented us all with some Xmas presents which was lovely. Fin then showed us a mock up of our EP cover which looked pretty cool.
Suitably refreshed it was off to Zed One to see how much damage six weeks off had done us. Thankfully the answer was not much at all! Admittedly there was a little rust and a few things to brush up on but nothing really serious.
Two blasts through the set list and then we did a bit of work on a new song. I know I am biased but this one is shaping up really well and shows great promise. Should be some nice harmonies in there which I adore.
I made my way home feeling really excited and fired up for what 2012 might offer Orpheum!
If you haven't already please check out our website:
www.orpheum.co
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Suitably refreshed it was off to Zed One to see how much damage six weeks off had done us. Thankfully the answer was not much at all! Admittedly there was a little rust and a few things to brush up on but nothing really serious.
Two blasts through the set list and then we did a bit of work on a new song. I know I am biased but this one is shaping up really well and shows great promise. Should be some nice harmonies in there which I adore.
I made my way home feeling really excited and fired up for what 2012 might offer Orpheum!
If you haven't already please check out our website:
www.orpheum.co
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012
The Girl Who Played With Fire
Tonight we moved onto the second part of the Millennium Trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire. As with The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo we watched the subtitled Swedish version rather than put up with bad dubbing. This was also an excellent film, great writing, direction and acting and to be honest the lack of English language took nothing away from it at all.
It actual fills me with dread to think what the American "adaption" of Dragon is going to come out like now! I have a feeling I am going to be disappointed after seeing these.
Can't wait to get on to the final part on Friday. After watching that I have a feeling we'll be moving on to The Killing, another foreign language series, this time in Danish!
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Automation blues, travel hell and dragon tattoos
Today highlighted why testing automation is not always the best thing in the world. With the latest cut of software our automation scripts were less than reliable. Almost a day was spent with two of us adding in resource and it just felt like we had wasted our time. That day could have spent actually testing rather than trying to maintain failing scripts. Automation, nein danke!
My frustration day was followed up by travel hell. Got on the train at Cannon Street only to be told that due to a points failure platforms one to three were out of action, there was only one way in and out of the station and our best bet was to take he first train to London Bridge. So we all got off the train and went to platform four where finding a space to squeeze into was a real challenge. London Bridge was rammed. I made two attempts to get trains to Mottingham and Eltham but failed as the crowds were so dense that the trains had left before I got there. Attempts at getting to Lewisham were aborted due to the sheer volume of people cramming on. In the end I managed to squeeze onto a train to Ladywell and had to be picked up by Toni. This was NOT the journey home that I had wanted or needed!
A lovely dinner and some TNA wrestling was then followed by a nice chill out and the 2008 Swedish version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I've not read the books yet but I really enjoyed this film. I also plan to go and see the 2011 remake to see how that compares.
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My frustration day was followed up by travel hell. Got on the train at Cannon Street only to be told that due to a points failure platforms one to three were out of action, there was only one way in and out of the station and our best bet was to take he first train to London Bridge. So we all got off the train and went to platform four where finding a space to squeeze into was a real challenge. London Bridge was rammed. I made two attempts to get trains to Mottingham and Eltham but failed as the crowds were so dense that the trains had left before I got there. Attempts at getting to Lewisham were aborted due to the sheer volume of people cramming on. In the end I managed to squeeze onto a train to Ladywell and had to be picked up by Toni. This was NOT the journey home that I had wanted or needed!
A lovely dinner and some TNA wrestling was then followed by a nice chill out and the 2008 Swedish version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I've not read the books yet but I really enjoyed this film. I also plan to go and see the 2011 remake to see how that compares.
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