I stayed in. Mostly, played on the laptop computer.
I should have done some computer studying, actually; but, for some reason...frankly, too many other problems to have to consider, namely, bills, bills, BILLS/-(with very little money left to pay them)-; so, I didn't do any online studying at all.
I need to pay...
Council Tax: £99.00 monthly/followed by 2 further payments of £98.00 monthly.
Debt Management: £80.00 monthly.
Gas repayment debts(£10.00 weekly/£40.00 monthly/£120.00 quarterly
Electric bill: £80.00 quarterly
Gas usage(£3.00 daily/£21 weekly/£84.00 montly/£252.00 quarterly)
TV licence: £140.00
Telephone bill: £40.00 quaterly + £100.00 fixed rate fee yearly.
Water Rate £160.00 yearly
House insurance: £24.00 monthly/(£72.00 quarterly)
-etc.
Nevermind, pay for...
Food/drink/snacks
Studying: College courses/online studying
Exercise: Gym/Class
Art Class
-etc.
In short, the endless bills just seem to run on and on and on...; and, the incoming money: £120.00 fortnightly is not enough to help pay all of that.
For example, in one month I get 2 x lots of £120.00 = £240.00.
The first £120...I have to take out £80.00 to pay Debt Management fees...leaves just £40.00 to live on for 2 weeks...leaving just £20.00 per week to live on...which is not enough even for food/drink;
The second £120...I have to pay £99.00 Council Tax bill...leaving just £20.00 to live on for 2 weeks...leaving just £10.00 per week to live on...makes things even far worse.
Basically, the outgoings are far more than are the incomings by a whole entire mile/(no wonder I'm tempted to gamble, sometimes; and, heaven help me if I ever were to lose)!
Thursday 26 December 2013
Wed 25th Dec 2013 Christmas Day
Well, the main thing I remember most about this particular Christmas day was I was totally flat broke. Just £1.00 in lose change being left in the house. Nothing else left to go pay bills with/or, to buy presents for anyone.
I mostly stayed in all day; lying in bed; and, playing on the laptop computer. I tend to stay inside of one single room; which is the bedroom; as that's where the Calor Gas heater is. I'm not much looking forwards to whenever that runs out; as to buy just 1 replacement Calor Gas canister refill costs around £35.00!
When late evening came, I decided to go for a quick 15 minute bike ride around the neighbourhood; just to see if any shops would still be open on Christmas day. Much to my surprise, I discovered there were, at least, a handful or more shops still open. I think, mostly run by people who are foreigners: Muslims/-etc. who don't necessarily celebrate Christmas day on the 25th of December.
I had £1.00 in lots of broken change: 1 x 50p/2 x 20p/1x5p/5x1p; which I used to buy a bunch of bananas.
Finally, after riding all the way down the high street up to reach Tulse Hill railway bridge; I decided it's far too cold to travel out any further; -(anyway, what's the point in finding shops for...when I'm totally flat broke!)-; so, it's time to ride straight back home, again.
CONCLUSION
Wintertime is never my most fav. time of the year; and, especially so when I'm broke; and, therefore, can't afford to keep the home heated adequately. As usual, during this most awful time of the year; I just can't wait for Winter to come and go; when the weather is a lot more heated, then, the suffering seems to be a hell of a lot less. Otherwise, one feels confined to just 'one' single room inside of the house; because, otherwise, it costs far too much to keep everywhere equally heated. Basically, the central heating system just isn't working, properly; as well as, costs far too much to keep running, constantly; furthermore, it costs a lot of insurance money to go fix it...as the 2 year Warranty is already run out. Nothing to do; but, continue suffering for, possibly, the next 3 to 6 months; through Winter/Spring...until when Summer comes. We haven't had snow, yet; thank goodness; but, I just know it's coming...if not during December; then, most certainly, at sometime during the next 2 months...either January/Feburary 2014. When the snow hits; then, it's sheer bitter hell; as inside the house is -almost- just as cold as it is outside. Consequently, we have to carry around with us 'hot water bottles' everywhere.
I mostly stayed in all day; lying in bed; and, playing on the laptop computer. I tend to stay inside of one single room; which is the bedroom; as that's where the Calor Gas heater is. I'm not much looking forwards to whenever that runs out; as to buy just 1 replacement Calor Gas canister refill costs around £35.00!
When late evening came, I decided to go for a quick 15 minute bike ride around the neighbourhood; just to see if any shops would still be open on Christmas day. Much to my surprise, I discovered there were, at least, a handful or more shops still open. I think, mostly run by people who are foreigners: Muslims/-etc. who don't necessarily celebrate Christmas day on the 25th of December.
I had £1.00 in lots of broken change: 1 x 50p/2 x 20p/1x5p/5x1p; which I used to buy a bunch of bananas.
Finally, after riding all the way down the high street up to reach Tulse Hill railway bridge; I decided it's far too cold to travel out any further; -(anyway, what's the point in finding shops for...when I'm totally flat broke!)-; so, it's time to ride straight back home, again.
CONCLUSION
Wintertime is never my most fav. time of the year; and, especially so when I'm broke; and, therefore, can't afford to keep the home heated adequately. As usual, during this most awful time of the year; I just can't wait for Winter to come and go; when the weather is a lot more heated, then, the suffering seems to be a hell of a lot less. Otherwise, one feels confined to just 'one' single room inside of the house; because, otherwise, it costs far too much to keep everywhere equally heated. Basically, the central heating system just isn't working, properly; as well as, costs far too much to keep running, constantly; furthermore, it costs a lot of insurance money to go fix it...as the 2 year Warranty is already run out. Nothing to do; but, continue suffering for, possibly, the next 3 to 6 months; through Winter/Spring...until when Summer comes. We haven't had snow, yet; thank goodness; but, I just know it's coming...if not during December; then, most certainly, at sometime during the next 2 months...either January/Feburary 2014. When the snow hits; then, it's sheer bitter hell; as inside the house is -almost- just as cold as it is outside. Consequently, we have to carry around with us 'hot water bottles' everywhere.
Tuesday 24 December 2013
Christmas Eve - Went to visit Sharon/returned due to trains being cancelled!
24/12/13
2PM - I went down to West Norwood train station to fetch my mum a free copy of Metro newspaper; the only newspapers I found were those dated from yesterday: 23/12/13.
I also saw a notice board saying, due to recent bad weather, certain trains had been cancelled.
2:30 PM I left home to go and visit my cousin Sharon in Kingswood. Rode my bike down to the bottom of Leigham Court Road, to Streatham Hill train station; was told no trains going from there, today.
3:00 PM Rode my bike to Streatham train station; was told no train going to Kingswood.
3:30 PM Rode my bike to Streatham Common train station; saw it was possible to catch a train to Purley; then, from there change to Kingswood.
4:00 PM The train came; and, was going straight to Kingswood; but, unfortunately, was totally crammed full; so there was no possibility of my being able to fit in both me/and, my bike. Decided to change my bike up; when I'd finished chaining up my bike; the train left without me!
4:30 PM The next train came along; only this time it wasn't going straight to Kingswood; instead, it was going to East Croydon; from where it's possible to change to get to Purley.
5:00 PM I caught the train from East Croydon going to Purley.
5:30 PM At Purley station I saw that all trains to Kingswood had been cancelled. I was told by the staff that if I went to Kingswood; there would be no return train back home, again; and, also, no return bus.
I decided to go back home. Purley > East Croydon > Streatham Common...where I had chained my bike up. From Streatham Common I rode back home.
7:30 PM I phoned my cousin June to say that she could come and visit us to deliver presents.
8:30 PM Cousin June came and delivered her presents; but, to the wrong door; no 88; instead, of no 92! So, I had to go out there -with a torch shining- in order to discover which house the wrong presents had been delivered at; then, pick up the presents and bring them back home. I then had to write a note explaining to the people who live at 88 that by accident a Christmas card had been dropped inside of the wrong door; so, please, if you find the card deliver it to 92.
2PM - I went down to West Norwood train station to fetch my mum a free copy of Metro newspaper; the only newspapers I found were those dated from yesterday: 23/12/13.
I also saw a notice board saying, due to recent bad weather, certain trains had been cancelled.
2:30 PM I left home to go and visit my cousin Sharon in Kingswood. Rode my bike down to the bottom of Leigham Court Road, to Streatham Hill train station; was told no trains going from there, today.
3:00 PM Rode my bike to Streatham train station; was told no train going to Kingswood.
3:30 PM Rode my bike to Streatham Common train station; saw it was possible to catch a train to Purley; then, from there change to Kingswood.
4:00 PM The train came; and, was going straight to Kingswood; but, unfortunately, was totally crammed full; so there was no possibility of my being able to fit in both me/and, my bike. Decided to change my bike up; when I'd finished chaining up my bike; the train left without me!
4:30 PM The next train came along; only this time it wasn't going straight to Kingswood; instead, it was going to East Croydon; from where it's possible to change to get to Purley.
5:00 PM I caught the train from East Croydon going to Purley.
5:30 PM At Purley station I saw that all trains to Kingswood had been cancelled. I was told by the staff that if I went to Kingswood; there would be no return train back home, again; and, also, no return bus.
I decided to go back home. Purley > East Croydon > Streatham Common...where I had chained my bike up. From Streatham Common I rode back home.
7:30 PM I phoned my cousin June to say that she could come and visit us to deliver presents.
8:30 PM Cousin June came and delivered her presents; but, to the wrong door; no 88; instead, of no 92! So, I had to go out there -with a torch shining- in order to discover which house the wrong presents had been delivered at; then, pick up the presents and bring them back home. I then had to write a note explaining to the people who live at 88 that by accident a Christmas card had been dropped inside of the wrong door; so, please, if you find the card deliver it to 92.
Sunday 22 December 2013
Life events/Last week before Christmas 2013...
Fri 13th Dec 2013 PGTB/Paxton Green Time Bank Christmas Party
I went to Ketra Halls to the PGTB Christmas Party. I was instructed on how to build a Christmas Wreath.
I also took away a FREE art book: Creative Tension British Art 1900-1950.
I gave them one of my own 'square' format Terrence Kelly paintings showing both sea/sky.
UTILITY: GAS/ELECTRIC METERS UPGRADE
Wed 18th Dec 2013 Morning Appointment to upgrade old electric meter to pay as you go
British Gas, came and changed the Electric meter to become a 'pay as you go' meter, instead. They also left me with a top up 'key'.
Wed 18th Dec 2013 Evening HTML Code School #8 (FREE MeetUp.com event)
I went to no. 1 East Poultry Street, Farringdon, London...to attend my 2nd HTML Code School event. I listened to 2 speakers talk...including one from Microsoft. I was introduced to using Microsoft 'Surface' keyboard/tablet. I also came away with a FREE T-shirt.
Thu 19th Dec 2013 Morning Appointment to upgrade old gas meter to pay as you go
British Gas, took away the old gas meter, completely; and, capped the gas(which, in fact, was already capped); explaining that because there is no gas being used as the boiler doesn't work; therefore, there's no point paying a weekly standing charge for gas that's not even being used. When we get the boiler up and working; then, simply call British Gas to come and install a new meter for FREE.
Thu 19th Dec 2013 Morning/Evening Appointment PGTB/DPG joint event
I was meant to attend a FREE 'tea and tour' event being put on as a joint collaboration between Paxton Green Time Bank(local voluntary group)/and, Dulwich Picture Gallery. However, when I arrived; I was told that the event had in fact been cancelled; and, the lady was kind enough to give me a FREE ticket to see the whole of the gallery/as well as, view the current Whistler exhibition.
I stayed there all day long either practicing doing some drawing myself; or else, viewing artworks, instead.
I really didn't know too much about Whistler's artworks; and, was very much impressed to learn that he was a regular drawer of The Thames in London. His drawings/prints/paintings were very highly detailed so as to be pretty amazing.
I went to Ketra Halls to the PGTB Christmas Party. I was instructed on how to build a Christmas Wreath.
I also took away a FREE art book: Creative Tension British Art 1900-1950.
I gave them one of my own 'square' format Terrence Kelly paintings showing both sea/sky.
UTILITY: GAS/ELECTRIC METERS UPGRADE
Wed 18th Dec 2013 Morning Appointment to upgrade old electric meter to pay as you go
British Gas, came and changed the Electric meter to become a 'pay as you go' meter, instead. They also left me with a top up 'key'.
Wed 18th Dec 2013 Evening HTML Code School #8 (FREE MeetUp.com event)
I went to no. 1 East Poultry Street, Farringdon, London...to attend my 2nd HTML Code School event. I listened to 2 speakers talk...including one from Microsoft. I was introduced to using Microsoft 'Surface' keyboard/tablet. I also came away with a FREE T-shirt.
Thu 19th Dec 2013 Morning Appointment to upgrade old gas meter to pay as you go
British Gas, took away the old gas meter, completely; and, capped the gas(which, in fact, was already capped); explaining that because there is no gas being used as the boiler doesn't work; therefore, there's no point paying a weekly standing charge for gas that's not even being used. When we get the boiler up and working; then, simply call British Gas to come and install a new meter for FREE.
Thu 19th Dec 2013 Morning/Evening Appointment PGTB/DPG joint event
I was meant to attend a FREE 'tea and tour' event being put on as a joint collaboration between Paxton Green Time Bank(local voluntary group)/and, Dulwich Picture Gallery. However, when I arrived; I was told that the event had in fact been cancelled; and, the lady was kind enough to give me a FREE ticket to see the whole of the gallery/as well as, view the current Whistler exhibition.
I stayed there all day long either practicing doing some drawing myself; or else, viewing artworks, instead.
I really didn't know too much about Whistler's artworks; and, was very much impressed to learn that he was a regular drawer of The Thames in London. His drawings/prints/paintings were very highly detailed so as to be pretty amazing.
Wednesday 11 December 2013
11th Dec 8PM-12:00 Visited Harvey in Clapham to go and collect book
7PM I got a phone call from my marital arts pal, Havey, who lives in Clapham, Gauden Road. He said, I should come and collect my Aikido book: Aikido And The Dynamic Sphere; because he would be leaving the country soon.
8PM I went there, and, collected the book. We both drinked Guiness beer together; and, also, spent a little time doing some stand up sparring. I showed him some BJJ moves on my iPad; but, as his house is not internet connected; I couldn't show him anything more. He also showed me some hand made nunchakus; and, we practiced a few moves; however, inside of the house, space was really very limited...so we had to go really slow; and, be very careful indeed not to break any furniture/lights/hit the walls. Much to my surprise when I asked him the time; the answer was already 12:00 midnight; thus, it was time for me to return back home. He said, he would be leaving Monday; and, I might not see him again in say 6 months to possibly 5 years.
My original intention was just to go there to quickly pick up the book; then, go off and see a Cineworld movie. However, because he invited me in, I thought it would be impolite to refuse; and, as our conversation continued on and on; I didn't see the point in interrupting him to leave abruptly. Anyway, there is no emergency, I can see Cineworld movies any day of the week. Whereas, Harvey, I might not see again for quite a long while to come. I told him to tell his wife that I wish her well.
8PM I went there, and, collected the book. We both drinked Guiness beer together; and, also, spent a little time doing some stand up sparring. I showed him some BJJ moves on my iPad; but, as his house is not internet connected; I couldn't show him anything more. He also showed me some hand made nunchakus; and, we practiced a few moves; however, inside of the house, space was really very limited...so we had to go really slow; and, be very careful indeed not to break any furniture/lights/hit the walls. Much to my surprise when I asked him the time; the answer was already 12:00 midnight; thus, it was time for me to return back home. He said, he would be leaving Monday; and, I might not see him again in say 6 months to possibly 5 years.
My original intention was just to go there to quickly pick up the book; then, go off and see a Cineworld movie. However, because he invited me in, I thought it would be impolite to refuse; and, as our conversation continued on and on; I didn't see the point in interrupting him to leave abruptly. Anyway, there is no emergency, I can see Cineworld movies any day of the week. Whereas, Harvey, I might not see again for quite a long while to come. I told him to tell his wife that I wish her well.
Tuesday 10 December 2013
10th Dec 2013 9:10 PM Cineworld, Shaftesbury Ave., Film: Old Man
TIME BANK COMPUTER MEETING
Around 10:30 AM, the Paxton Green Time Bank Chair person called, Alison, phoned me up to request if I would like to attend a computer based meeting there. She explained that some programmers were coming to talk about programming for the TimeBank. Because, she knows I'm also deeply interested in computers/and, programming; therefore, she felt she should inform me.
I told here that from looking at my calender on iCloud; it said that I was already due to go to a Mental Health First Aid course; and, I was already late. Therefore, I would go to that course, first; and, if there was still any time left; I would try and make it over to the Timebank.
UPDATE: I didn't make it over to the Time Bank at all.
MHFY/MHFA-MENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUTH/MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE
During the morning, I went to a MHFY/MHFA-Mental Health For Youth/Mental Health First Aid course at 336 Brixton Road.
I was meant to arrive there at 10:00 AM; but, instead, I arrived around 12:00 midday. The course went on for another hour; then, it was all over and done with.
Recently, they did send me an introductory certificate concerning Mental Health; which I received through the post. I was very happy to receive it. So, naturally, I felt I ought to return back something by attending this final part of the course. The first part was like Part I/and, this was Part II.
I can't say I learned that much about Mental Health First Aid there. Or, at least, not so much that I can clearly remember it all. In fact, I can hardly remember anything...?! But, I do recall the teachers; 2 black women on the first part of the course; and, 1 white woman on this last part of the course. The teachers were all very warm and friendly; very caring, kind, and, considerate people; because, I guess, they have had a lot of experience dealing with mental health issues.
CINEWORLD, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, FILM: OLD MAN
During the late evening, I decided to book online to see a film at Shaftesbury Avenue called: Old Man. Frankly, I really wasn't too sure exactly what to expect...??? Judging purely from the title, alone; I thought, it might be something to do with watching an old man, literally.
However, instead, it was to do with watching much younger adults getting involved in fights/sex/torture/-etc. It was a 18+ film; and, had the texture of a comic book made 'real'. A truly top quality Hollywood style revenge movie.
Would I watch it, again. Maybe. Normally, I would say, no; watching 9 out of 10 movies just the once is enough. However, in this particular case, I would indeed consider re-watching it, twice.
Around 10:30 AM, the Paxton Green Time Bank Chair person called, Alison, phoned me up to request if I would like to attend a computer based meeting there. She explained that some programmers were coming to talk about programming for the TimeBank. Because, she knows I'm also deeply interested in computers/and, programming; therefore, she felt she should inform me.
I told here that from looking at my calender on iCloud; it said that I was already due to go to a Mental Health First Aid course; and, I was already late. Therefore, I would go to that course, first; and, if there was still any time left; I would try and make it over to the Timebank.
UPDATE: I didn't make it over to the Time Bank at all.
MHFY/MHFA-MENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUTH/MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE
During the morning, I went to a MHFY/MHFA-Mental Health For Youth/Mental Health First Aid course at 336 Brixton Road.
I was meant to arrive there at 10:00 AM; but, instead, I arrived around 12:00 midday. The course went on for another hour; then, it was all over and done with.
Recently, they did send me an introductory certificate concerning Mental Health; which I received through the post. I was very happy to receive it. So, naturally, I felt I ought to return back something by attending this final part of the course. The first part was like Part I/and, this was Part II.
I can't say I learned that much about Mental Health First Aid there. Or, at least, not so much that I can clearly remember it all. In fact, I can hardly remember anything...?! But, I do recall the teachers; 2 black women on the first part of the course; and, 1 white woman on this last part of the course. The teachers were all very warm and friendly; very caring, kind, and, considerate people; because, I guess, they have had a lot of experience dealing with mental health issues.
CINEWORLD, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, FILM: OLD MAN
During the late evening, I decided to book online to see a film at Shaftesbury Avenue called: Old Man. Frankly, I really wasn't too sure exactly what to expect...??? Judging purely from the title, alone; I thought, it might be something to do with watching an old man, literally.
However, instead, it was to do with watching much younger adults getting involved in fights/sex/torture/-etc. It was a 18+ film; and, had the texture of a comic book made 'real'. A truly top quality Hollywood style revenge movie.
Would I watch it, again. Maybe. Normally, I would say, no; watching 9 out of 10 movies just the once is enough. However, in this particular case, I would indeed consider re-watching it, twice.
Monday 9 December 2013
Mon 9th Dec 8:25 PM - Cineworld/Haymarket/Film: Blue is the warmest colour
WENT CINEWORLD/HAYMARKET TO SEE 'BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR'/X RATED MOVIE
I didn't go anywhere all day long; instead, I either was watching YouTube; or else, sleeping. However, I remembered having booked in advance online to see a Cineworld movie called, 'Blue is the warmest colour', at Haymarket, 8:25PM.
I left my home pretty late...close to 8PM; but, nevertheless, managed to get there on time...as the 20 minute trailers were still running. The streets were pretty much empty; so it was easy to keep cycling along.
It was an interesting French film; reminding me of Emanuelle/and, also, sex symbol, Bridgette Bardot. A young blonde teenage girl starts exploring her sexuality by going, first, with boys...; then, with girls. The French girl has a lot of sex appeal; but, I wouldn't say she's absolutely amazing; she's pretty, though; and, young; with flawless skin; very attractive to watch; and, with good screen presence that one finds it difficult to take ones eyes off her.
Certain parts of the story bored me, though; maybe, because I could identify with it...and, so knew what was coming next; or else, because I could not identify with it...as I don't tend to get too attached to people if I can help it...certainly, I don't cry over relationships gone wrong...instead, I just simply quietly move on.
I thought the Lesbian scenes were interesting in that it's not something one tends to see being portrayed on screen too often.
I didn't go anywhere all day long; instead, I either was watching YouTube; or else, sleeping. However, I remembered having booked in advance online to see a Cineworld movie called, 'Blue is the warmest colour', at Haymarket, 8:25PM.
I left my home pretty late...close to 8PM; but, nevertheless, managed to get there on time...as the 20 minute trailers were still running. The streets were pretty much empty; so it was easy to keep cycling along.
It was an interesting French film; reminding me of Emanuelle/and, also, sex symbol, Bridgette Bardot. A young blonde teenage girl starts exploring her sexuality by going, first, with boys...; then, with girls. The French girl has a lot of sex appeal; but, I wouldn't say she's absolutely amazing; she's pretty, though; and, young; with flawless skin; very attractive to watch; and, with good screen presence that one finds it difficult to take ones eyes off her.
Certain parts of the story bored me, though; maybe, because I could identify with it...and, so knew what was coming next; or else, because I could not identify with it...as I don't tend to get too attached to people if I can help it...certainly, I don't cry over relationships gone wrong...instead, I just simply quietly move on.
I thought the Lesbian scenes were interesting in that it's not something one tends to see being portrayed on screen too often.
Sunday 8 December 2013
Sun 8th Dec 2013 - Went Streatham Odeon to see film: Gravity
WENT STREATHAM ODEON CINEMA TO WATCH FILM, GRAVITY
This weekend Sunday 8th December I decided to go and visit Streatham Odeon to see the film called: Gravity. Instead, of using cash, I actually paid using my Odeon Premiercard points; which I wanted to do before the points expire. Right now, I have only 150 points left on my Odeon Premiercard; which means not enough left to go see another movie. You need, at least, 1000+ points to see a movie.
The film, Gravity, was good. A space adventure movie. Astronauts get detached from their space module; and, have to find their way back to earth again. It was a GREAT film...especially, watching it in 3D.
However, I'm not sure I'd wish to see the same film all over again...now that I already know the beginning/middle/end; but, it's certainly very exciting watching it for the first time...when you have absolutely no idea what's going to happen, next...?!
This weekend Sunday 8th December I decided to go and visit Streatham Odeon to see the film called: Gravity. Instead, of using cash, I actually paid using my Odeon Premiercard points; which I wanted to do before the points expire. Right now, I have only 150 points left on my Odeon Premiercard; which means not enough left to go see another movie. You need, at least, 1000+ points to see a movie.
The film, Gravity, was good. A space adventure movie. Astronauts get detached from their space module; and, have to find their way back to earth again. It was a GREAT film...especially, watching it in 3D.
However, I'm not sure I'd wish to see the same film all over again...now that I already know the beginning/middle/end; but, it's certainly very exciting watching it for the first time...when you have absolutely no idea what's going to happen, next...?!
Saturday 7 December 2013
Life Drawing: London Atelier of Representational Art/Dulwich Art Group
LIFE DRAWING, VAUXHALL
I found a MeetUp.com group which does Life Drawing on Wednesday evenings: 6.30PM-8.30PM Vauxhall, London. They are called: London Atelier of Representational Art.
The reason why I decided to join them was, the first 4 lessons are FREE. They give you a card with 4 empty squares on it; and, each time you go they mark off a single square. When each of your 4 FREE sessions is up; then, you have to pay £8.00 per time.
So far to date, I've gone and attended 2 FREE sessions...
27th November: 2013, Female model - French/Brown skin(Arabic, possibly)
4th December 2013, Male model(older) - I mostly chose to draw the full sized 'hanging skeleton' located at the back of the room, instead. (If I had known in advance that it was going to be a 'male model'; then, frankly, I wouldn't even have bothered turning up, in the first place!)
LIFE DRAWING, DULWICH ART GROUP
Dulwich Art Group, -located in Dulwich, The Old Scout Wood Hut,- has Life Drawing/Painting sessions on...
Wed 12:00 midday
Thu 7PM evening
Sat 10AM morning
Last week, on 4th Dec 2013 Wednesday, I attended a Life Drawing/Painting session there; the model was 'male'...a young guy called, Jacob. Frankly, I really hate having to draw 'male models'; however, as somebody who is still a beginner...desperately trying my best to get the drawing to work right...?!...it was really great to watch and see how others work; some of the drawing/painting level of ability and skill was very impressive, indeed. The group was large consisting of around 15 drawers/painters.
NOTE: On this same Wednesday I actually went and attended 2 different Life Drawing classes: the first during the morning at Dulwich: 12:00 midday/and, the second later on during the evening: 6:30PM, at Vauxhall. Most unfortunately, both times, the model was 'male'...which, for me, was a really big disappointment, indeed; so, each time, I didn't come away feeling too very pleased. You do still learn a lot from drawing the 'male nude'; but, it's like boring, and, totally uninspiring to see; on the other hand, you really are meant to be concentrating puely on capturing form/details/light/shade/texture/muscles/wrinkles/hair/-etc. You shouldn't be too much concerned about who/or, what sex/how young or old/or, just how pretty the model is...; but, me, I guess, I'm not that good at drawing, yet; so, for me, at least, half of the fun is seeing a 'female nude'!
I found a MeetUp.com group which does Life Drawing on Wednesday evenings: 6.30PM-8.30PM Vauxhall, London. They are called: London Atelier of Representational Art.
The reason why I decided to join them was, the first 4 lessons are FREE. They give you a card with 4 empty squares on it; and, each time you go they mark off a single square. When each of your 4 FREE sessions is up; then, you have to pay £8.00 per time.
So far to date, I've gone and attended 2 FREE sessions...
27th November: 2013, Female model - French/Brown skin(Arabic, possibly)
4th December 2013, Male model(older) - I mostly chose to draw the full sized 'hanging skeleton' located at the back of the room, instead. (If I had known in advance that it was going to be a 'male model'; then, frankly, I wouldn't even have bothered turning up, in the first place!)
LIFE DRAWING, DULWICH ART GROUP
Dulwich Art Group, -located in Dulwich, The Old Scout Wood Hut,- has Life Drawing/Painting sessions on...
Wed 12:00 midday
Thu 7PM evening
Sat 10AM morning
Last week, on 4th Dec 2013 Wednesday, I attended a Life Drawing/Painting session there; the model was 'male'...a young guy called, Jacob. Frankly, I really hate having to draw 'male models'; however, as somebody who is still a beginner...desperately trying my best to get the drawing to work right...?!...it was really great to watch and see how others work; some of the drawing/painting level of ability and skill was very impressive, indeed. The group was large consisting of around 15 drawers/painters.
NOTE: On this same Wednesday I actually went and attended 2 different Life Drawing classes: the first during the morning at Dulwich: 12:00 midday/and, the second later on during the evening: 6:30PM, at Vauxhall. Most unfortunately, both times, the model was 'male'...which, for me, was a really big disappointment, indeed; so, each time, I didn't come away feeling too very pleased. You do still learn a lot from drawing the 'male nude'; but, it's like boring, and, totally uninspiring to see; on the other hand, you really are meant to be concentrating puely on capturing form/details/light/shade/texture/muscles/wrinkles/hair/-etc. You shouldn't be too much concerned about who/or, what sex/how young or old/or, just how pretty the model is...; but, me, I guess, I'm not that good at drawing, yet; so, for me, at least, half of the fun is seeing a 'female nude'!
Fri 6th Dec - Went Cineworld: Best Man Holiday/Leicester Square Fair
Fri 6th Dec
CINEWORLD, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, THE TROCODERO
I went to visit Cineworld in Shaftesbury Avenue; where I saw a late night movie. I think, the movie was:
Best Man Holiday
...which is a movie with a mostly 'all black' cast.
The movie was interesting in that it didn't just show 'blacks' as being all a bunch of thieves/criminals; but, instead, attempted to portray them as being just normal hard working family and friends based people just like anybody else is.
On the other hand, as with most 'family films'...I would hardly say it was the most exciting or thrilling action movie to go watch. Seeing it no more than just the 'once' is really quite enough!
The movie was interesting in that it didn't just show 'blacks' as being all a bunch of thieves/criminals; but, instead, attempted to portray them as being just normal hard working family and friends based people just like anybody else is.
On the other hand, as with most 'family films'...I would hardly say it was the most exciting or thrilling action movie to go watch. Seeing it no more than just the 'once' is really quite enough!
LEICESTER SQUARE FAIR
Afterwards, I was passing by Leicester Square when I saw they were having a fair. I decided to buy a £4.00 ticket to go on the high ride. This experience gave me a very different view of seeing both the city/Leicester Square area from upwards; as opposed to always seeing it from down below. I think, the wheel did around 4 or 5 full turns.
I walked all around the fair; just to see what was on offer/what the cost was/and, if I could manage to afford it. I saw, at least, 3 or 4 things which I wanted to have a go on...but, didn't have enough money available to spend at the time.
a> Throw rings, and, win an iPad phone. A really hard thing to do effectively; as the rings have to go around a square box; that is almost the same size as the ring. Most people I saw who tried failed.
b> Throw rings to go on top of some bottles. Again, many people tried and failed. The small rings simply bounced off the bottles.
c> You are given a wooden stick with a hook on it; and, there is a moving table...with some ringed toys...you have to catch the toy using the hook. Again, looks easy...but, of course, it's not.
d> You thrown some balls at a set of stacked cans...3/2/1...and, you have to knock them ALL down in order to win a prize. I really wanted to have a go at this; but, again, having no money decided to return back there, later.
e> There was a spinning ride; which I also thought looked to be great fun. However, I didn't actually manage to find out the cost, yet.
Most definitely, I would like to go back there, again.
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