simon clauson

Glastonbury has just gone, Glade starts tomorrow as does Lattitude. What am I doing all "summer"? Working a part-time job for next to nothing sitting around writing blogs that aren't read by anyone.

I feel kinda sorry for myself (something I do a lot) but at the end of the day we all choose the path we take.

What a crock.

The only thing I have to look forward to this year, festival-wise, is the One Love Festival (15th-17th August) which I still need to get a ticket for.

Is it strange that all I want to do this year is get drunk on Cider and sit in the mud?

I should really buy that ticket...

Labels: cider, festivals, glade, mud, one love

Published by Simon Clauson at 9:03 am.

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I was going to use a Google image search for something to go with this post, but all I could find was a guy trying to shove a Lemon up his backside...

I've been trying recently to put my finger on some of my favourite things/things I am obsessed with in my life.

I really suck at analysing myself but thought I'd give it a go anyway. See if you can spot how many of them are web based as well.

They are, in no particular order:

Twitter
Totally obsessed with Twitter. Been using it for over a year and can not leave it alone. There are days when I have nothing worth saying (and days I do I normally just spout a load of shit) but I still check it to see what the people I'm following are up to.

It's an excellent utility that a lot of celebrities are on to now, including Gordon Brown (well, his web management team at least).

I also use it to send out updates whenever I make a new blog post.

By the way, following me?

Tea
I start and end my day with a cup of Tea, as well has having many during the course of the day, too.
I also have an obsession with Chai (which I think can fall under this category as well).

BBC News 24
Often when I'm sitting at home doing nothing except sitting on the computer or reading I'll have BBC News 24 on the TV in the background on mute; so if I get bored of what I'm looking at I can turn round and see what's going on around the world.

Facebook
I'm not even going to go into this, just read the post I made about it.

Last.fm
I love it, not as much as Facebook, but I love it.

Guinness
It's the most beautiful drink in the world.
I have Guinness T-Shirts, socks, posters, squeezy balls, coasters and St. Patricks Day hats.

There are probably a thousand more things I could add to this list (like shoes, shopping, films, Star Trek etc); but there's only so much I can talk about 'me' without driving myself mad.

(yes I did just post this for the sake of posting a blog, sue me.)

Labels: BBC News 24, facebook, Guinness, last.fm, Tea, twitter, Web 2.0

Published by Simon Clauson at 12:39 am.

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One of the best games consoles I had as a kid was the Nintendo64. It was fast, it was sturdy and it had some of the best games ever released.

Like a lot of people I got mine for the sole purpose of playing Goldeneye 007; which, to this day, remains my #1 favourite Computer Game.

It is the only first person shooter worth mentioning in the history of first person shooters. It stays true to the story (despite the Silo level), brilliant graphics (for its time) and an unrivalled Multiplayer mode.

But, this isn't a review of an eleven year old game.

I was bored on my day off the other day and decided to browse through eBay looking for junk to buy that I didn't really need (as you do) and something sparked in my head that made me go looking for N64 Systems -- just to see how much they were going for these days.

I was very impressed to find they are very reasonably priced; the best one I saw being the console in its box, plus 2 controllers and 4 games (2 of which were Goldeneye and The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, another favourite) - all of which came to around £30-£40.

It took a lot of restraint for me to not ask to borrow someone's credit card and buy it!

I lent my old system to a friend of mine who sold it; something I will never be able to forgive.

I get paid soon and am giving some very serious consideration as to whether or not I need an N64 in my life again. It would prove to be a very useful time consumer!

Labels: 007, console, games, gaming, Goldeneye, N64, Nintendo

Published by Simon Clauson at 1:17 pm.

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All your base are belong to us!

Labels: all your base, are belong to us, Zero Wing

Published by Simon Clauson at 11:47 am.

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It suddenly dawned on me when I woke up this afternoon today that a large majority of my life is governed by Social Networking sites.

What caused this realisation? I was awoken by a text message from Facebook telling me that I had been poked by my friend Terry.

I'd set up Facebook Mobile on my phone a few weeks ago without giving it much thought, just so I could be up-to-date.
Had I known at the time how pathetic this was in the first instance I would have never done it.

I'm blaming companies like O2 and Vodafone who offer free connection via their WAP services to Facebook (yes, I'm looking for someone else to take the fall for my own short-comings).

I poke Terry back (I pwn at Poke Wars!)
I update my status
I reply to messages
all via SMS!

Just thinking about it, I also have a very large dependency on Facebook... I don't go to peoples parties, out clubbing, to gigs or remember people's birthday's without being reminded about them by Facebook!

I even have this Blog imported onto it (as well as on Twitter, too)!

Openly admitting that I have an addiction to Facebook is very relieving; but I don't want to give it up...

Labels: addiction, facebook, social networking, Web 2.0

Published by Simon Clauson at 3:21 am.

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If you missed last weeks episode of Doctor Who what are you doing reading this?! Go to the BBC iPlayer and watch it!

I'm going to presume that you've watched it now, if not then prepare to have the whole thing spoiled!

I have a love hate relationship with this episode; I love it for the content I hate that it ended.

I was in total shock with the way it ended as well. The BBC along with the cast and crew have done very well to keep it hush-hush.
I've read many things online on other blogs and forums (everyone has an opinion on what is going to happen) and have discovered nothing conclusive.

I hate myself for looking instead of being patient and waiting for tomorrow, but after a cliffhanger as shocking as that... temptation was too strong.
Luckily I didn't find anything definite and some very stupid predictions.



I can't wait now until tomorrows episode. The only annoying thing is I have to work while it's on. So will have to catch it on iPlayer when I get home!

It better be good!

Labels: bad wolf, billie piper, catherine tate, daleks, david tennent, davros, doctor who, John Barrowman, rose tyler, Sarah-Jane Smith, Torchwood

Published by Simon Clauson at 1:00 pm.

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Today marks the 232nd anniversary of Will Smith saving the whole planet from Alien invasion. With the help of Jeff Goldblum he managed to stop the invaders from harvesting us all and turning us into dust.

Wait... that's not how it happened, is it?

I'm sure it had something to do with us being the honourable fellows we are and giving them civilisation and words like colour, authorise and aluminium and letting them totally cannibalise them...

However it happened; Happy Fourth of July, chaps!
Enjoy the day off on us!

Labels: Independence Day, July 4th, Will Smith

Published by Simon Clauson at 9:08 am.

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