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The curious case of a digital spy

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Every so often I have a look at the traffic to my website, interested in where people are coming from. But for the past few weeks I’ve noticed increased traffic from one autocratic country.

I may say what’s on my mind, do a review, post about my travels. I can’t think there is much there for any government to be interested in my blog. However they keep looking. I see each country that visits here and honestly I don’t get a lot of visitors.

People do need to be aware, even governments, these little blogs can track them as well and with geolocation can sometimes even know what building you’re operating from.

I have nothing to hide, but to you and you know who you are, even the small websites have analytics which can be a kin to that of government surveillance.

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With director’s commentary

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For Star Wars Day I decided to watch my favourite film which is Empire Strikes Back. This is the first time I’ve ever watched any film with director’s commentary.

What I didn’t realise, is you seem to be changing the dynamic of the film into a sort of documentary. Giving you a new insight into the making of the film. I found it a fascinating way to watch the movie. Hearing and listening to the directors and Carrie Fisher gave a whole new dimension. I had no idea they filmed most of the planet of Hoth in Norway under way below freezing conditions. That really must have been hard work on the actors. There was a lot I did know which crept up in their conversations, However I will certainly have to try another film this way. All good fun.

May the 4th be with you all.

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R.I.P Anthony

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I found out yesterday that my friend and work colleague had died at the weekend. He was a qualified barrister, solicitor and loved to play the piano. He never even had a piano lesson in his life, yet he somehow was able to listen to a piece of music and then play it on the piano. He had that special ear for music. And that was his passion.

A few people had seen him playing the piano when walking through St. Pancreas station and some did some videos on him. So you can see some of him on YouTube if you have a browse.

A kind hearted individual, you will be missed.

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Slightly dislocated shoulder

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For the past month I’ve had a slight problem with my shoulder. Pushing up off a chair sent a sharp pain through it, and extending it in reverse, like when I put on a jacket.

I had no idea I had dislocated it, this explains a lot. And partly when sometimes I am miss typing on texts and such. I see sometimes my miss types, other times, I don’t even notice! The strange one is forgetting to put a question mark on the end of a sentence. strange how the dislocation affects my right hand. Doesn’t help having carpal tunnel either.

Simply pushing myself back up from a chair is the worse. I need to wait a week before I can get it reset. Then I will need a little physio.

Wish me luck!

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Following some streamers and my ascent in madness

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For a long time, I’ve always been interested in the travel vlogger and often watch video’s on YouTube. But about two weeks ago after seeing an account on Twitter for one vlogger I noticed a Discord chat room. I’ve used Discord before for gaming chat, but I really had no idea what to expect.

So, I wanted to support this one girl streamer who was kind of cute and did some travel vlogging. She really isn’t very big in this scene, but there was something natural about her. So, I ended up in this chat room. At first, I thought this is okay, but there seemed to be this somewhat toxic immature community there.

After a few days I got hooked trying to communicate with this new chat room community. However, I descended into what can only be described as mental darkness. Their ignorance of the world, not knowing how one should treat a fellow human. There are somethings I like to avoid, as having lost family, friends to suicide. I don’t think these people understood it’s not a subject to joke around about. The immaturity where some users took some of your picture posts and re-edit them to their own needs to annoy you…

I was truly lost here, so at first, I blocked two users because I didn’t want to hear it, but by the third time, I had a feeling the first user I blocked had come back with a duplicate account to agitate me again. The fourth and final time I was driven, this time a user takes my picture of horses and decides to zoom right in on the animal’s rectum to repost it.

I really couldn’t stand that so I departed the chatroom after two weeks. The girl who built this community who was the main streamer seems nice, but I tried to chat to her. Only for the cute bubbly girl to cold shoulder me.

The other aspect is, I really didn’t know anything about twitch.tv as I have never used it. But now, I started to try it out some evenings. I am not really into watching the gamers, but those users who are travelling, I find really interesting. There was one Korean girl who following my football club of Tottenham was also streaming. It was interesting watching her break emotionally as Spurs lost yet another game. I can reflect on that because I am also emotionally scarred by the terrible football that Tottenham have played.

I feel I need to watch these in limited amounts, but I got an idea of how some people get addicted to these things. I also found out that one travel blogger, working out her numbers, she must be earning over £140,000 a year before taxes. But all that travelling must have serious overheads. And I don’t think she is a top streamer; the top people must be making a fortune.In the end, where I thought I might be able to find some new digital friends just felt like a nightmare. In order to keep my sanity, I really need to be careful in this digital world. I could also see how it can drain one’s income or make someone a millionaire. A new world is out there for those that know how to navigate, but I kind of have failed to navigate it properly.

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Prince Charles Cinema threatened

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I was very sad to learn of the threat to close this beloved cinema. Over the last few years I am very happy to go and see old classics, obscure films with those childhood memories thrown in.

But the landlord wants to do what? Increase the rent, destroy what so many have loved. This is a part of the beating heart of Soho in London.

So please help and sign the petition.

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-prince-charles-cinema?bucket=other–28_1_2025_PCCexternal&utm_campaign=28_1_2025_PCCexternal&utm_medium=&utm_source=other

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Waking up angry

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I was slowing waking up at around 5:30am and start looking at my the news on my phone. People are rioting in my country and I ask why, because a young boy for some reason killed children in a senseless attack in Southport near Liverpool.

There really is no need for violence, but what makes it worse are these people who are dishonouring their grand parents and great grand parents and family who fort against against the nazi’s in WW2. We fort for our right to live, for our peace and our liberty.

These values are why we have an influx of people to the UK, because they generally come from a lot worse place. A place where the simple freedoms we have and fort for don’t exist. Where other countries have failing economies Britain has always been stable. We welcome hard working people. Those that can help contribute and build a better future.

Those that come, who don’t follow the rules and commit crime. I would gladly send back. But if you can adapt, listen and learn. Then welcome.

But for those native people of Britain who feel its your duty to cause mayhem. Have you even considered the damage you’re doing. Weakening the fabric of a local area, weakening its economic value. This affects the value of homes and businesses in these areas you attack. Causing the tax payer money to be diverted into policing you.. the tax payer! Your own taxes into policing yourself. Unless you’re one of those unemployed people who are on benefits, because you’re too lazy to go out and work. Angry at the system you haven’t been taught to navigate. So are out on a rampage! WAKE UP! Look in the mirror. Please remember what we should really be fighting for and against. Not this madness of unneeded mayhem.

It’s not just Britain that has this problem, I see right wing elements in Europe and America too. We as a world fort against this over 80 years ago it’s time to be less fragmented and unify against these ideals.

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The Cenotaph

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British and South Korean flags together.

I’d thought I go and check out the Cenotaph in London before they took away the wreaths and pay my respects. At the same time I had planned to visit the Household Cavalry Museum, however that was closed due to the state visit from the South Korean president and his wife. This isn’t the first time a state visit has interrupted my plans either and probably not the last!!

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Operating hours are a myth!

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I went to see a film and got back home before 10pm so… there are five takeaways right next to were I live it’s 15 minutes to 10pm and they all say they close at 10pm all but the Chinese take away were closing up and cleaning! I feel the Chinese takeaway is rubbish which looks filthy and unkept.

Ugh!

Now back home I found a pot noodle I didn’t know I had, poured myself a glass of red wine at home! So much for those take away operating hours!