So the new year is upon us and time to start afresh. There's something about the new year that makes everything so new and fresh with the opportunity to look towards the future and better yourself.
I started last year with the hope of looking forward to the future and making it better than the previous years. I'm a pessimist and really wanted to change that view point.
So last year I started internet dating with the hope I might meet someone nice and have a little bit of romance. I joined the gym so that I could become more like the person I wanted to be and I tried to be more social so that I would feel as if I was living my life a bit more. Those were my resolutions last year and I think it's the first time ever I haven't broken them!
So, I didn't meet anyone online, and I didn't become a gym bunny but I certainly filled those aspirations.
First off, right at the start of the year I met a guy. Although things didn't work out in the end it was the first time I've ever fallen for someone at first sight. (Yes it sounds gay, but yes it did happen!)
First moment I met him, straight away I knew we would probably end up together. It was a bit of a whirlwind romance, but never regret anything that makes you smile right?
After that ended I turned a tad impulsive and got a tattoo. It was my second one and was a beautiful elephant on my thigh. I got the bug again shortly afterwards and added another 6 tattoos in the months that followed. It probably sounds a bit silly, but I felt 100% more confident in myself afterwards, which achieved resolution number two!
I finally passed my driving test, bought a car and started doing things that scared me. I went to many gigs and got in touch with loads of people from my past. I reconnected with my best friend and met loads of new amazing people. I advanced in my job and have generally been a lot happier this year.
To all those who made it special, I thank you!
Lets make this year the best year of our lives. There's so much to look forward to already and I can't wait.
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Sunday, 3 November 2013
William Control live at Boston Arms.
It's been a year since I have had the pleasure to see William Control perform in London and upon hearing he was back to do two one off shows in England this Autumn I jumped at the chance to see him. The first show on his agenda was performing on Friday night at Whitby Goth Weekend, the last was coming back to the City he so adores, London Town.
Anyone that follows Mr William Francis, the man behind William Control, and the frontman of rock band Aiden knows of his fondness of this town, so it was lovely to have him back.
I've been a fan of him since I first saw Aiden play in 2006, and have gone to every London Aiden show since and nearly every WC show. I've grown up with him being my singer poster boy, needless to say I was incredibly excited!
I've never been to The Boston Arms before, which is in Tufnell Park, two stops from Camden, so I didn't really know what to expect venue wise. Back in the day Aiden used to sell out pretty big venues, but in recent years due to dwindling popularity venues have got smaller and smaller. It's generally always the same crowd at gigs which means he isn't necessarily bringing in any new fans, but the ones that he does have are dedicated and all know each other from the years of attending the same shows. It wasn't his most packed show, but it was definitely one of the best!
Support came from The Venus Defensive (who were awesome), Into the Ether and Ashes To Angels.
Ashes to Angels were an amazing warm up to William Control with Adam Crilly the front man going absolutely mental as if he was a rabid creature. (This is a good thing!) I've seen Ashes To Angels twice before as support for WC and they did not disappoint. If you like Goth/Rock/Pop you should definitely go see these guys. Recorded versions of their songs do not do them justice!
When William finally came on stage- minus Nick Wiggins (Aiden bassist and WC screamer) the crowd was hyped and I was so excited I was nearly bursting at the seams. He played all the hits including ' All Due Restraint,' 'Kiss me Judas,' 'Disconnected,' 'My Lady Dominate,' 'Velvet Warms and Binds,' ' Beautiful Loser,' 'Razors Edge,' 'Perfect Servant' and 'Strangers.' After disappearing off stage, he came back from an encore to sing 'I'm Only Human Sometimes' and 'London Town'. He pulled off gentleman swagger brilliantly and had the crowd eating out of his hands. It was one of the best set lists and gigs Mr Control has played in London and was the perfect event for a Saturday night.
Naturally after the gig I just had to go talk to him and get my obligatory picture with him. I collect them of sorts! ;)
Anyone that follows Mr William Francis, the man behind William Control, and the frontman of rock band Aiden knows of his fondness of this town, so it was lovely to have him back.
I've been a fan of him since I first saw Aiden play in 2006, and have gone to every London Aiden show since and nearly every WC show. I've grown up with him being my singer poster boy, needless to say I was incredibly excited!
I've never been to The Boston Arms before, which is in Tufnell Park, two stops from Camden, so I didn't really know what to expect venue wise. Back in the day Aiden used to sell out pretty big venues, but in recent years due to dwindling popularity venues have got smaller and smaller. It's generally always the same crowd at gigs which means he isn't necessarily bringing in any new fans, but the ones that he does have are dedicated and all know each other from the years of attending the same shows. It wasn't his most packed show, but it was definitely one of the best!
Support came from The Venus Defensive (who were awesome), Into the Ether and Ashes To Angels.
Ashes to Angels were an amazing warm up to William Control with Adam Crilly the front man going absolutely mental as if he was a rabid creature. (This is a good thing!) I've seen Ashes To Angels twice before as support for WC and they did not disappoint. If you like Goth/Rock/Pop you should definitely go see these guys. Recorded versions of their songs do not do them justice!
When William finally came on stage- minus Nick Wiggins (Aiden bassist and WC screamer) the crowd was hyped and I was so excited I was nearly bursting at the seams. He played all the hits including ' All Due Restraint,' 'Kiss me Judas,' 'Disconnected,' 'My Lady Dominate,' 'Velvet Warms and Binds,' ' Beautiful Loser,' 'Razors Edge,' 'Perfect Servant' and 'Strangers.' After disappearing off stage, he came back from an encore to sing 'I'm Only Human Sometimes' and 'London Town'. He pulled off gentleman swagger brilliantly and had the crowd eating out of his hands. It was one of the best set lists and gigs Mr Control has played in London and was the perfect event for a Saturday night.
Naturally after the gig I just had to go talk to him and get my obligatory picture with him. I collect them of sorts! ;)
To pastures new.
If you are reading this then welcome!
I have decided to start a new blog following on from the blog I created just over a year and a half ago. It was called 'Chronicles of The Vintage Vixen' and the occasional posts followed the ramblings and woes of me, Gypsy Davine. The posts were few and far in between and when written documented the over thinking and over analysing that I did in a stressful year! It was filled with highs and lows and love and loss. So I am starting this new little bubble in order to focus my attentions and love for writing in a brand new space!
Let me introduce myself.
I am a 22 year old Essex girl who likes cats, tattoos and music.
I work in retail and have a passion for vintage clothing.
I love going to gigs and meeting my favourite bands.
I collect vintage repro underwear and stockings, as well as Bordello and Iron fist shoes.
I change my hair colour a lot and don't take myself too seriously.
One day I would like to own my own business, but I've got to work on getting rich first! ;)
This guy is my hero
William Control makes music you could expect Bettie Page to dance to!
Over and out! =)
I have decided to start a new blog following on from the blog I created just over a year and a half ago. It was called 'Chronicles of The Vintage Vixen' and the occasional posts followed the ramblings and woes of me, Gypsy Davine. The posts were few and far in between and when written documented the over thinking and over analysing that I did in a stressful year! It was filled with highs and lows and love and loss. So I am starting this new little bubble in order to focus my attentions and love for writing in a brand new space!
Let me introduce myself.
I am a 22 year old Essex girl who likes cats, tattoos and music.
I work in retail and have a passion for vintage clothing.
I love going to gigs and meeting my favourite bands.
I collect vintage repro underwear and stockings, as well as Bordello and Iron fist shoes.
I change my hair colour a lot and don't take myself too seriously.
One day I would like to own my own business, but I've got to work on getting rich first! ;)
This guy is my hero
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| William Control |
This woman is my idol
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| Bettie Page- The Queen of pin ups |
Over and out! =)
Gypsy x
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