So this week hasn't been a good one at
all for various reasons. Firstly before I go any further I thought I
would quickly say what a great time I had hosting Youth Beatz for the
past 6 years since 2010. I couldn't have asked for a better co-host
in Jasmine. We had so much fun together and presenting with her was a
joy. From the first year we hosted where we were nervously backstage
waiting to host to the big crowd, to last year where we were so good
at it that presenting in front of thousands of people didn't seem
difficult at all. If I had another opportunity to host an event with
Jasmine, I would jump at it, just for her company more than anything.
My favourite act that has ever
performed has got to be The Mermaids. I could rave on about what
brilliant musicians they are, but what I enjoyed most about them was
their company. Such lovely girls who were very approachable, funny
and friendly, and my fave act last year. I don't even need to tell
you but if you are looking for good music then look them up cause
they are great.
I can only speak on behalf of myself but being completely honest, I have to say
that I do feel we were under-appreciated at Youth Beatz. We never got
much credit for doing it, and I felt we deserved a lot more respect
for giving up our time to host the event, write the script and travel
at very last minute times. We never even got recognition in the local
newspaper, not even a line saying thanks or well done to Chris and
Jasmine for hosting, very little photos either. I would encourage
whoever takes over to get more recognition because it's a brilliant
opportunity with brilliant people working there like Lou who I could
always come to and totally adore. Just make sure you ain't doing it
for free for so long like me and Jasmine did. We got paid a little
last year but weirdly enough we were cut this year. Not got anything
to do with ££ … not at all …
I've had a great six years with Jasmine
at Youth Beatz and good luck to whoever takes over. Have confidence
in yourself because the crowd is always absolutely lovely and will
cheer you on, so enjoy it more than anything. It might seem like a
silly youth event to others but it's set me on a career path I hope
to fully pursue and for that I'm happy it happened. :)
Anyway moving swiftly on to a topic
which is honestly completely un-related to Youth Beatz.
Recently I feel like I've been the
subject of bullying. I'm not going to name any individual and cause a
shitstorm but it's reminded me that there really are nasty people in
the world, that will belittle you and make you feel small and less
important. It's been getting me down but not anymore. I refuse to let
anyone put me down when I know I'm a good person, who treats people
like he'd like to be treated. People feel to get ahead you have to a
fucking arsehole, but I'm not prepared to be that person. I want to
move up through life without taking people down. It reminds me that
unfortunately there always seems to be one person in a group who
enjoys picking on others. I'm going to bide my time, and be the
bigger man, but when I get the first opportunity I will be deleting
that person out of my life and hoping someone that negative won't
trespass into my life again.
To end on a positive note, I'm looking
forward to a long weekend with my friends. Going to polo, eating and
shopping sounds like so much fun.
P.S I'm thinking that an Iphone on a
tripod would be a good set up for a camera for a Youtube Channel. So
maaayyybe I will pursue it … ;)
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