My interests include, playing lots of pool obviously, my Honda Melody scooter, which is being lovingly restored, very slowly. I've bought a push bike so I can go & get fit. But that's a laugh in itself coz I've not been on a bike for something like 10 years. I love my iPod, my DS, graphic design & creating great flash that's not like everything else you see today. Tattoo Conventions. I've been on the Inkfest (Swansea) Convention crew for the last three years. My dog keeps me very busy, she's a very mental & demanding Staffy. She's gorgeous though. I like to play around with enguines, my blokie is a great mechanic & a Class 1 lorry driver, so he's taught me loads about fixing cars. I'm practically an expert at brakes, but I think that's coz he hates doing them. Lol.
I'm intersted in bikes, tattoos, people, music, anyone who challenges me on my perseptions of life or my views on anything, especially religion & society (you can blame my Dad for that) I love a good arguement. Conversations in the rain on a hot day. The one thing I ca't stand though is guys who can't find anything other to talk about except work, cars & football. No personality = No conversation
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Music
Bit of everything really. I'm very ecclectic. The 1st record I ever bought was Now10. But I've gone through Meatloaf, Spin Doctors, Nirvana, Cast, Alien Ant Farm, Mindless Selfindulgance, Orgy, Rob Zombie, all the Ministry Of Sound stuff, Classical, Soft Jazz........... You name it & I probabley will have heard it at some point. The main bands I listen to now are Muse, Pink (her new stuff), Gwen Stefarni (through the ages) Amy MacDonald, Nickleback, Avril Lavigne, which is kinda gay, but a couple of her newest tracks are really ok. I like Linkin Park, Scouting For Girls, the Hoosiers & loads of other bands too, but they're on my recent downloads list anyway. I'll listen to anything really as long as it's got a good beat to it. If I like it then it goes in my collection.
WOW! Lets face it, if you haven't found these guys, well you're missin out on some seriously fantastic tracks! Click & listen peeps. Thanks for showing me the way to the light Becki :)
These guys are on my friends list & I've chatted with them a few times. I found them by chance, but I'm glad I did. The Scottish Metal Scene is stunnin right now & these guys really are the perfect example of sheer brutish throatiness!
Movies
I love my Anime & Manga, have an awesome Hentai collection too. Mwha ha ha haaa. But you can't beat classic anime films like Spirited Away & great Manga series like Virus & Dragon Half :) I'm a big fan of all the Studio Ghibli productions, Grave of the Fireflies is the most emotional anime film I've ever seen. It's well worth a watch.
I love horrors, thrillers & definately those cheesey B-Movies you used to get in those DVD Player bargains, you know the ones, buy this DVD Player & get 250 movies free!!!!! Well in the good old days anyway. They were great! But the best B-Movie of all time, or collection of has to be trusty Bruce Camble in The Evil Dead Sagas. I remember watchin the banned version of Evil Dead on my 13th birthday sleep over & being scared shitless. I'm talking the original though, not the comody remake. Then finding it again, at random, years later & thinking "Why the hell was this banned & more importantly, why the hell was I so scared watching it?!!!" Good old Bruce, he made me laugh through many a dull night. Oh & my all time favourite quote from a film in the whole world ever used to be.....wait for it...... THERE'S ALWAYS TIME FOR LUBRICANT!!!!!......from Evolution. But I can think of one or two great lines from SuperBad that easily beat that. It's a really silly film, but it's always good for a laugh.
Television
Anyone who argues with me on this one needs a slap. Absolute must watch include: Two Pints, Black Books, The IT Crowd, Supernatural, Desperate Housewives (when I remember it) & THE MIGHTY BOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to see them live in March 06! Oh my god! I laughed so much I had a headache by the end of it.
Books
Anything by Douglas Adams, Kazuo Ishaguro, the Battle Angel Alita graphic novels. Oh yeah, & I was totally sucked in by the Harry Potter thing to. I tried so hard to resist, but in the end my defences crumbled & I became one of the coverted millions wishing they had a magic wand & a half giant for a best mate.
Heroes
Bill Bailey (I wanna marry him), Simon Pegg (I'd marry him too), Nick Frost (I'd marry him three) My Dad coz he taught me the fine art of saying "NO" & how easy it is to say it once you've nailed it! Mum coz she puts up with my Dad. Lol. But I meet ordinary heroes every day of my life. It's the simple things that make Joe Bloggs the street hero. Those people who have time to listen, the ones who offer a hug when it's most needed & the ones you admire because they have the guts to try new things & actually do, not just talk about, the things they want to do with thier lives. Jayne is one of those people. She has a plan & she's sticking to it. She has balls of steel & I hope she gets everything she wants from life. She deserves it.
Karen's Details
Status:
In a Relationship
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Orientation:
Bi
Hometown:
Milton Keynes by birth, but Swansea through choice
About me: Where should I start? Hmmm....oh yeah I've got quite a few tattoos & the collection is growing all the time, or at least when I can afford it to, & a few piercings, all facial, I'm not brave enough for anything else. Although having said that I do like the look of the derma anchors. I'm 5'4"ish so most people tower over me. But I'm ok with being vertically challenged really.
I love my life, I do very little which suits me. I have a brilliant blokie Gareth, who does all the house work, leaving me to live a life of leisure. But having said that, I do plan on doing something with my time this year. I've started a tattoo apprenticeship & a new job at Castle Bingo in Morriston, which is great fun! Can't seem to get enough studio time in though at the moment.
I used to thrive on being single & overly independant, but I've been in a relationship with Gareth (my bloke) for just over 2 years now, which is HUGE for me. I'm mostly very happy. We have our little niggles, but doesn't everyone? It's nothing that won't right itself in the end.
What else??? Oh yeah, I play alot of pool. I guess I'm kinda sad coz I take it quite seriously. I played League for 3 years before I was picked for a County team in January 06. I'm still really enjoying the challenge of the "next level" so to speak & I'm hoping to take part in International try-outs at some point. Fingers crossed hey, but for now I'm happy to win as many Player Of The Match trophies as possible. We've got out last County match on October the 19th & I'm hopping we'll get promoted this year, although it's a close one again! Typical.
I think I've covered all the basics. You'll also find me on Facebook ^_^*
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone really, I'm not all that fussed on famous people & I'm not one of these giggley girls with boy band psychosis or anything like that. Having said that though I would find it a privalidge to meet Bill Bailey, or anot other of the great British comedic tallents such as Simon Pegg, Nick Frost & Mighty Boosh boys too. I saw them live in Cardiff when they were there in 2005 or 6 & I was gutted I didn't get any autographs, but there's always tours to go to.
The long wait is over! The Attic Trax debut album “Where what where” is now out on CD baby and iTunes.
Take a generous portion of Lemon Jelly and Blue States. Add a bit of Zero 7, Air and UNKLE. Finish with a sprinkling of The Cinematic Orchestra and what have you got? Attic Trax‘s debut Album “Where what where?”.
A big thank you to those that appreciate the above acts for your really supportive comments. Much appreciated. Try out the new tunes on our site.
Before things get a little crazy for us, we just wanted to remind you how much we value your frienship and support here on myspace!
Heading to the studio next month to complete our debut album! We're immensely excited to get it out there and into your hands, you're going to love it!
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Thanks hun! I've booked off tomorrow and Monday so I can have a nice long weekend! Off out to Wetherspoons tonight for some cheap and cheerful grub and then rock city saturday. Not sure about the Notts blokie but there's a certain long-haired Swansea metaller in town who I've "crossed paths" with already ;D Can't wait to see you in April! xxx
Well, I've been avoiding the toys when people are getting it on in the next room, cos I don't want masturbation to become associated with feelings of loneliness! At least I'll have my flat soon enough though :) xxx
We have two new band diary blogs, and two new photo albums on our page and hope you can make the video premiere and CD launch in Leicester City Centre next month –gonna be awesome.
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Mike and the guys www.myspace.com/theauthenticsuk - Buy our debut album for £5 www.myspace.com/authenticsstreetteam
I think the graphics tab was a wise investment - I had a go of one when I worked with Nik and it'll be ideal for you. Glad you're feeling inspired and motivated - maybe I'll get you to design a tattoo at some point! Paid work of course :) My birthday's at the end of March so that'd be a cool time for you to come down. There's very little space to clutter, believe me! It's a bedroom with a sofa as opposed to a living room, but when I've moved stuff around there'll be enough room for people to stay. Plus I have the share of a sizeable garden/patio area for summer bbqs! :D
Hey hun - maybe you just need a little project to focus on; did you ever finish on that Vesper you bought? Maybe a little clothing/accessories project? I reckon maybe you should start submitting designs to tattooists and see if you can sell some of your work as Flash. You have lots of little talents under your belt that need using!! I would say my life is far from sorted, but compared to the last 9 months things are definitely heading up! And now I've got a flat sorted, it gives you more reason to come visit! :) xxx
hey :) we are headlining at ''milkwood jam'', Swansea Saturday February 9th Let me know if you want more info and if you want to come along :) Deano :).
Cheers hun - going back for a second viewing tomorrow but I think I've pretty much decided that I'm taking it. Will be nice to finally have a bed and space of my own! So you're on the crew? Does that mean you might try and wangle some free/cheap work? Don't forget the pics of Dan Gold!! :D
