Arrivals…

I’m writing this on the Tube from Heathrow. Everyone looks worn out, drained and defeated. No-one is saying a word. The silence puntuated only by the intermittent passenger announcements, letting the downtrodden know that ‘This train is for Cockfosters‘ or ‘The next station is South Ealing’. No-one cares. Everyone is going to the same place, and they just want the next hour to pass as quickly as possible. It truly is a depressive atmosphere. We have all nations of the world here, and all united, but not in joy, but boredom. A perfect microcosm of the clinical, cynical world in which we live.

It’s not all bad though. Pretty soon we’ll all get off, and go our separate ways, all intent on enjoying the multitude of New Year’s Eve celebrations that this city has to offer. I just hope it’s worth it, as I’m not sure whether this is zone 6, or Dante’s Tenth Circle.

Potential…

In his book ‘The Game’, Neil Strauss writes that “There are few things as shot through with potential as being in a car, with a full tank of gas, and a map of an entire continent spread out in front of you”. I feel the same way about airports. As I write this, I am sitting in Newcastle Airport, awaiting my flight to London for New Year’s Eve. A total flight of fancy, if you will, but what the hell, you only live once. This past year has been a tough one, in several ways, but also incredible in many, and I thank every person who has crossed my path and made it what it has been. You know who you are!

I know next year will be a tough one, as I move towards my eventual ambition to go totally freelance. I know that with the right attitude I can do it. The challenge is one I am greatly looking forward to, despite the fact that I know that sleep will be in short supply for the next year or so. Stick with me though, you never know when I might need you.

All that is left to say then, is Happy New Year! I hope you have an amazing night tonight, whatever you are doing, and whoever you are with. If you are anywhere near the London Eye for the fireworks, enjoy it! I certainly will be! Have a great New Year, it’s going to be a great one.

Hello World

Well here we are, I finally have a space on the world wide web that I can call my own. So, welcome, happy to have you here. Hope you like what you see and I can entertain, inform or educate in some small way.

I guess a little about me wouldn’t go amiss. My name is Tommy, as of this second I am 26 years of age, and I am a freelance photographer and journalist based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, specialising in live music. It is a job I love, and one which I would not swap for the entire world. Music is a massive part of my life, and was most certainly my first love.

So hello. Feel free to drop me a line with your suggestions. It would be great to hear from you.