Lady Gaga Monster Ball and House of Contradictions!
Last night I went to the performance at the Odessey, Belfast to see Lady Gaga Monster Ball Tour 22nd February 2010, although choreography was absolutely amazing, and Lady GaGa didnt cancel due to the death of her friend; I found that she made alot of very big contradictions to everything she has said in her recent Interviews running upto and during her Monster Ball Tour.
Some of the contradictions:
1. Lady Gaga claimed that her Monster Ball tour was for people who felt alone or like freaks to come to the tour and not care *then at point she stated " i get the fucking key and i lock out all the freaks from coming in"
2. Lady Gaga always talks about the truth and how its better to just say how you feel even if it hurts people but during her show last night she made a statement to the affect "I hate the TRUTH, i'd rather have a whole load of bullshit", how can Lady GaGa say in one breath that its better to say how you feel but then say in another that she doesnt like the truth and would prefer lies?
Is it really a case that Lady GaGa has just become a product of the recording industry where she will say anything to sell a record and tour, but really be thinking something else? I really hope not!
Great performance but sadly this Monster ball was just full of contridictions!
Monitor issues: AOC N20W Driver
I've had my monitor for one of my computers for the past year, unfortunately one of my computers needed a full reinstall. When I came to installing the monitor I found that I didnt actually have the right drivers so had a constant bluryness on the screen.
I went to the monitors manuafacturers AOC Europe website to try and find the correct drivers but couldnt and when I called they said they no longer support the monitor - which is a disgrace to start with!.
I searched all over the web for the correct driver for the AOC N20W to download but all i kept finding was crappy software to download that "may" find the right driver for $29.99 - so I paid the fee in hope that it would, and just as I suspected... it didnt!
Luckily i've now finally gained the correct download by badgering at AOC Europe.
So download AOC N20W Driver here. 20080710_N20WB_AOC_driver
Club Recommendation: Club Mono, Belfast
I've got to say last night was probably one of the best nights i've had in a long time thanks to club mono, belfast. As some of you know last night was my birthday and as another venue had let us down at the last minute I had to look around for somewhere else that could facilitate my party, in steps club mono and offers me there lovely VIP Lounge.
I would recommend this club to anyone who wants a good night out, good music and friendly bouncers.
Danyl Johnson at The George Club, Dublin
Danyl Johnson - Beautiful Life Cover
This weekend I visited the The George gay club in Dublin, this being the first time I had been out on the Dublin gay scene in 18 or so months I was unsure what to expect.
To my surprise I found that Danyl Johnson one of the X-factor finalists was going to be performing at midnight.
Although an hour later than scheduled Danyl Johnson did appear on stage and gave a fantastic performance, he seemed to lap up all the camp gay guys screaming, almost ready to throw their underwear at him. The only thing I would say I didn’t like about his performance was when he commented on the fact that Danni Minogue had joked about him being bisexual. Danyl Johnson had stated to the crowd that he was upset and angry that Danni Minogue had made the comments that she did. What I couldn’t understand was that if he had felt this way, why had he publicly defended her whilst a finalist on the X-Factor? Was it because he was worried that it might cause him problems later on in the show? I don’t feel that the issue with Danni should have really been used within his performance at The George, what was he going to gain by doing this?
Again despite my feelings on the comments he made, I can’t deny that Danyl Johnson has an outstanding voice, and i’m sure will go far in his career.
My bad stay at the Celtic Lodge Hotel, Dublin
This weekend I had the displeasure of staying in a hotel in Dublin, Republic of Ireland called the Celtic Lodge.
When this hotel was first recommended to me, it was recommended as a hotel which was designed to a high standard but was at the same time affordable.
Before I actually made the booking with Celtic Lodge I emailed and asked the hotel if they had Wifi access, as even though I would be in Dublin for pleasure, I would still need to work. I received an email back from the manager saying that they do indeed have Wifi Access but only in reception, but would put me in a room directly above so that I would be able to receive the signal without having to stand in a small and cramped reception area
After receiving this recommendation I went ahead and booked the room at the Celtic Lodge for two nights as I was going to be in Dublin seeing friends who I hadn’t seen in a while.
When I got to the hotel, I was checked in to my room, but noticed I had been given a key to a room which was based on the top floor of the hotel. I enquired with the receptionist as to weather this room would have access to the Wifi and I was abruptly told “No”, I explained to the member of staff that the manager had promised a room above the reception area so I can gain a wifi signal but the receptionist again abruptly said “Well there’s nothing I can do about it, that’s your room”. I did ask if the manager was available and was told “No, i am the only one on this weekend”.
Although I was pretty shocked by the attitude of this member of staff and in any other circumstance probably have walked out of the hotel, but knowing that it was a weekend and gaining a room elsewhere would be pretty hard, So I told the receptionist I would take the room but would be reviewing them and telling them how bad there hotel and customer service really was, I then proceeded to the stairs to make my way to my room, within seconds the receptionist seemed to change her attitude to a very friendly and helpful one, and say’s “Mr I can give you a family room, as I want to make sure you are happy, I will lose money but that’s ok”. I politely thanked the receptionist and took the new key card.
When I got to my new room, I was shocked to find how bad the hotel really was, on top of the bad customer service I now faced a room which had bad damp, a broken bed, extremely cold room with only a small heater for the large room, and a musky smell. Along with this the floor boards creaked and moved underneath the carpet. The windows were very thin, so you could hear all the noise from outside, including buses that pass the hotel every few minutes. The only good thing I could say about the room was that the bathroom was modern(although small) and had a very nice power shower.
I really wish I could have given this hotel a good review but because of the circumstances above I feel that I can’t, I would probably go as far as to say that anyone who wishes to stay at the Celtic Lodge Hotel should avoid at all costs.
Funny Safe Sex Video
This has to be the funnyest safe sex video i've seen in a while! Gets to the point though!
Brian Dowling ex Big Brother contestant with attitude
Brian Dowling
During my night out at The George, I noticed the ex Big Brother contestant Brian Dowling with his entourage of queens, all of whom had pouts which would have put Victoria Beckham to shame, I can only guess because they was with Brian they thought they might have been something special, but not only was this Z list celebrity thinking he was high all mighty but he was also a complete bitch to anyone who came near him (and no not me).
I’ve seen Brian Dowling in some awful drunken states in G-A-Y and have even told him to go home once because I thought he’d had a lot more to loose than many if caught in the state he was, but today after seeing how much of a bitchy queen he is, I have to say I hope he is soon brought down off his pedestal and put back in his place.
Its people like Brian Dowling and his entourage who give the gay community a bad reputation.
Interview for new contract role.
Today I had an interview with a online company based in Dublin although I was told the interview went well I’m told that I won’t find out till next week whether I was successful or not.
The role is to project manage and lead a development team in Dublin for a 4 week period,.
I will update my blog as and when I get anymore news....
Bar Recommendation: Slide Club, Belfast
In my quest to seek out new venues i've come across a nice new gay/lesbian bar which seems to be tucked away out of site, the bar? Well its called 'Slide' and is based on Ann's Street, Belfast.
Its a persian styled venue with table service on one floor and on another a small but comfortably sized dance floor, considering this is like a well kept secret size here really isnt important.
The staff were extremly friendly and welcoming which is a plus point considering some of the other LGB venues in belfast tend to employ staff who dont exactly know how to smile.
For those who cant find it, its above Little Wings Pizzeria, on Anns Street Belfast.
At the moment I cant seem to find a web link for the bar/club but I'll update this post when I do.
Restaurant Recommendation: Little Wings Pizzeria, Belfast
Today I was taken to a little restaurant tucked away on Anns Street, Belfast, BT7 4EF called "Little Wings Pizzeria" which seems to have become a local gay and lesbian haunt to socialise.
Not only was the food incredible but so were the staff who made you feel extremly welcome and relaxed.
I will definately be recommending and frequenting Little Wings Pizzeria in the future.
You can find there website by clicking here