Chapter 9: If I Told You I Had Purpose, Would You Believe Me

Hello you lot,

*If you do not wish to read all this, then please note the 'important' announcement at the end of this post*

A video went up on my YouTube today that I filmed at about 2am earlier this week, In this video I talk about leadership and why it gives me purpose, please watch a tired me talk about that here:

In the video I touch on a few reasons I like to be a leader, why a leader is important, why it gives me purpose, why that makes me happy, what it is that I like to lead and how being a leader can be misinterpreted sometimes.

I believe in having a leader/project manager who can run the task in hand and make sure everyone is doing something that will lead to the task being completed efficiently, I'll dub this as the 'Apprentice Method'. I also believe that everyone should have a say and that all idea, even the shit ones, should be considered, I dub this the 'AA Method' and I also believe that people who do not take the lead, or an active role in the task in hand, also do not have the right to complain about the way things are being run, who they are being run by, or that their ideas are not being used, I'm dubbing this the 'STFU YOU CANT EVEN BE BOTHERED TO HELP Method'. All three of these methods are valid and can, and perhaps should, work together in harmony.

Recently I discovered that there are things that I can lead and plan which gave me a huge rush of felling needed and with-purpose, a feeling that I have been lacking for a few months now, not a feeling that made me feel sad or ignored, just unneeded and unnecessary which perhaps led to me being slightly lacklustre or below average enthusiastically, which if you know me personally, you may well have noticed. (Don't worry if you didn't, it makes no difference to me)

The worst part about having an enthusiastic attitude to leading is that if you do, and someone does not like the way you are leading, it means that things can get very bitter between the team which can lead to a lack of enthusiasm or work being created and therefore slowing down the process of completing the task. I have had experience with being in a team without a leader and feeling the need to have to take control to finish the task, this is one of those times where it was taking badly among the people who did not want to be told what to do, but in this situation, I knew it needed to be done so I carried on regardless.

This is all that I feel is really necessary to mention on this topic, so I shall leave it there.

Until Next Time,
Stay Happy,
Take Leadership of something,
and goodbye xx

P.S.

ANNOUNCMENT

All next week, 19th - 25th October, I will be posting everyday on here, so keep your eyes peeled. x

Chapter 8: My First Time

*Promise this is not as bad as the title suggests*

HI GUYS!!

In today's video I did a 'First time tag' thing with a collection of questions that I gathered from a few sources. You can see that here:

Me infront of the huge Edinburgh sign at the airport

As a follow up post I thought I would tell you about the first time I went away from home without my parents. 23rd August 2015, I set off on an adventure to Edinburgh in Scotland.

It started on the Cowes Redjet to Southampton, when I arrived I jumped in a taxi to Southampton Airport...As it was my first time travelling alone, I may have over-compensated with how long it would take, so I was sat in the airport for about 3 hours. The plane journey was short and comfortable so it wasn't a bad start to the trip.

Me and Comedian Josh Widdicombe

When in Edinburgh I did so many different things and experienced so much, I was given a free hotel room for two nights because I was techy for an artist at the Fringe Festival, when we weren't in the room we were camping in a really nice site, I went on (many) trams, visited beautiful parks, went shopping, got a Scottish travel card, ate a battered Twix and Mars Bar, attended an awards ceremony, Watched some awesome shows, met Josh Widdicombe and Hal Cruttenden and I bought a kilt.

Me & Nye dressed up for
the awards ceremony

A battered Twix, not much to
look at, but tastes
phenomenal

Scotland had the most beautiful views every morning and the weather was perfect almost all the time, the people are so friendly and the Scottish accent is not only more welcoming and friendly than I thought, but also ridiculously contagious.

The week seemed to go by so quickly despite the days seeming to last forever, which I think meant that it was the best it could possibly be.

The venue that the show was in was called 'Clouds & Soil' and was a really nice place, the staff were nice as were the other performers and the service and food was incredible.

Me and  comedian Hal Cruttenden

I will definitely be going back when I get the chance, and I recommend The Edinburgh Fringe Festival to anyone thinking of going.


That's all for now,
See you soon,
Stay Happy,
Mitch xxx

Chapter 7: The NTAs

Hi guys,

Voting for one of my favourite awards shows and TV events has opened, the event in question is The National Television Awards which will be broadcast live from the O2 on the 20th January 2016.

Today I've decided to vote...and give you snappy 1 line reasons for my choices.

If you wish to vote, please follow this link
http://www.nationaltvawards.com/vote

Let's get started!

TALENT SHOW

Nominations: Britains Got Talent, The X-Factor, The Voice, Strictly Come Dancing

My Choice: Strictly Come Dancing

Why: Sequins, Sparkles, Ainsley Harriott and Bruno Tonioli.

CHALLENGE SHOW

Nominations: The Island with Bear Grylls, 10,000 BC, The Great British Sewing Bee, The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone, The Big Painting Challenge, MasterChef, The Great British Bake Off, The Apprentice, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, Flockstars, The Jump

My Choice: Bear Grylls: Mission Survive

Why: Real challenges for celebrities, exciting to watch.

SERIAL DRAMA

Nominations: Eastenders, Doctors, Home And Away, Neighbours, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks

My Choice: Eastenders

Why: Only one I really watch anymore and has quality storylines.

COMEDY

Nominations: The Keith Lemon Sketch Show, Benidorm, W1A, Vicious, Still Open All Hours, Citizen Kahn, Raised By Wolves, Newzoids, Birds Of A Feather, Not Going Out, Peter Kay's Car Share, Cradle To Grave

My Choice: Benidorm

Why: Tough choice, but Benidorm makes me laugh the most.

DRAMA

Nominations: This Is England '90, The Fall, Vera, Inspector George Gently, Lewis, Downton Abbey, DCI Banks, Last Tango In Halifax, The Syndicate, Doctor Who, Call The Midwife, Doc Martin, Death In Paradise, New Tricks, Silent Witness, Midsomer Murders, Broadchurch, Suspects, Casualty, Mr. Selfridge

My Choice: The Syndicate

Why: Tough between Syndicate and Doctor Who...but prefer The Syndicate and it's actors.

NEW DRAMA

Nominations: Wolf Hall, Humans, Safe House, The Trials of Jimmy Rose, Black Work, Remember Me, Fortitude, Poldark, Partners in Crime, Jonothan Strange and Mr Norrell, Home Fires, Ordinary Lies, Indian Summers, The Missing, The Casual Vacancy, Doctor Foster, The Great Fire, Arthur & George

My Choice: Ordinary Lies

Why: Brilliant cast and story, left me wanting more.

FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT

Nominations: DIY SOS: The Big Build, Fake or Fortune, Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away, Long Lost Family, Gogglebox, Storage Hunters UK, Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Antiques Roadshow, Top Gear, Life Story, Eat Well for Less?, Countryfile, Big Blue Live, Who Do You Think You Are?, Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure, The Mafia with Trevor McDonald

My Choice: Top Gear

Why: Think it deserves one last award and will be great to see it prove a point

LIVE MAGAZINE SHOW

Nominations: Loose Women, Lorraine, The One Show, Victoria Derbyshire, BBC Breakfast, This Morning, The Wright Stuff, Good Morning Britain, Sunday Brunch

My Choice: This Morning

Why: Show has awesome content, always the right mix between informative and entertaining.

DRAMA PERFORMANCE

Nominations: There's 58 of them...I'm not writing them.

My Choice: Lenny Henry as Godfrey Watson in The Syndicate

Why: Amazing to see a non-comic role from Lenny Henry and Godfrey was a brilliant character

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME

This is the category with my favourite shows, really tough one.

Nominations: Celebrity Juice, I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, All Star Family Fortunes, Celebrity Big Brother, Now You See It, University Challenge, Big Star's Little Star, Celebrity Mastermind, Keep It in the Family, The Jonathan Ross Show, The John Bishop Show, The Chase: Celebrity Special, Through The Keyhole, Made In Chelsea, Room 101, Have I Got News For You, Sunday Night at the Palladium, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Take Me Out, Pointless Celebrities, Off Their Rockers, The Graham Norton Show, Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Surprise Surprise, Ninja Warrior UK, The Cube, The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List, Catchphrase, You're Back in the Room, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Would I Lie to You?

My Choice: Celebrity Big Brother

Why: One of my favourite TV shows and had two amazing lineups this year.

NEWCOMER

Nominations: For the individuals, I won't write nominations.

My Choice: Richard Blackwood as Vincent Hubbard in Eastenders

Why: Only one on the list that I've seen in action, and he's pretty good.

SERIAL DRAMA PERFORMANCE

Nominations: The Best of Serial Dramas

My Choice: Danny Dyer as Mick Carter in Eastenders

Why: Quality actor, quality character, quality storylines, quality show.

INTERNATIONAL

Nominations: House Of Cards, Game Of Thrones, Family Guy, Transparent, Gotham, Arrow, Elementary, The Blacklist, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Flash, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Simpsons, The 100, Zoo, Modern Family, Orange is the New Black, Criminal Minds, Hawaii Five-O, The Walking Dead, Bones, Homeland, The Big Bang Theory

My Choice: The Big Bang Theory

Why: Only one I've seen, really good comedy and cast.

DAYTIME

Nominations: Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, Pointless, Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman, The Chase, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Coach Trip, Flog It!, Tipping Point, Father Brown, The Housing Enforcers, A Place to Call Home, Fake Britain, The Paul O'Grady Show, Rip Off Britain, Judge Rinder, Council House Crackdown, The Jeremy Kyle Show

My Choice: The Chase

Why: Bradley Walsh...End of.

TV PRESENTER

Nominations: Davina McCall, Bradley Walsh, Tess Daly, Jonathan Ross, Richard Osman, Graham Norton, John Craven, Marvin Humes, Jason Manford, Rochelle Humes, Claudia Winkleman, Jimmy Carr, Rylan Clark, Olly Murs & Caroline Flack, Alan Carr, Mel & Sue, Matt Baker, Nicky Campbell, Fiona Bruce, Emma Willis, Nick Knowles, Gabby Logan, Paddy McGuinness, Shane Richie, John Torode & Gregg Wallace, Stephen Mulhern, Keith Lemon, Alexander Armstrong, Ant & Dec, Vernon Kay, Paul O'Grady, Frank Skinner, Jack Whitehall, Ben Shepherd, Bear Grylls, Philip Schofield, Dermot O'Leary, Holly Willoughby

My Choice: Jack Whitehall

Why: Tough between him, Emma Willis & Bradley Walsh...but There's something about Jack.

My Nominees

So that is my choices, this was a ridiculously long post but I hope it gives you a big insight into what TV I like.

Until Next Time,

Stay Happy,

Go Vote,

and see you soon,

Mitch xx

Chapter 6: YouTube Subscriptions #1

Hello, hello, hello you lovely lot,

Today I thought I would tell you about a few of the channels I am subscribed to on YouTube. Some of them are popular well known channels, and some of them are smaller lesser known channels, please do subscribe to them if they take your fancy. (if you click on their channel names at the beginning of the paragraph it will take you to their channel)

1) Carrie, Tom & Gi (Yes, I'm counting these as 1, Deal with it)

Also known as, ItsWayPastMyBedTime, Tom Fletcher & Giovannasworld.
 Those of you who are subscribed to me will know that these are the channels that the videos on my channel are usually aimed at. Tom Fletcher, From McFly, mainly makes 'Dear Carrie' videos which are basically vlogs or update videos that are mainly directed to his sister, Carrie Fletcher. Carrie makes Announcements, Advice and vlog videos, as well as 'Dear Tom & Gi' videos in reply to Tom and also to Tom's wife, Giovanna Fletcher. Giovanna, or Gi, also makes 'Dear Carrie' videos with the occasional 'Sit Down' or 'chat' video.

2) Philip Green

Philip Green is an impressionist who once auditioned for Britain's Got Talent and made it to the Semi-Finals. He uploads impression videos, parodies, challenges and general weirdness. I subscribed to him because I really enjoyed his impressions on BGT and I find his videos entertaining.

3) Rhett & Link (1,2,3 & 4)

Rhett & Link are the first channel I ever subscribed to when I accidental discovered them while looking for a song about Facebook. On their main channel they upload original songs & sketches. On their second channel they have a daily talk show Monday-Friday called 'Good Mythical Morning' where they do quizzes, advice, challenges, sketches and all sorts of other stuff, they also upload the occasional other video on this channel. On their third channel they have a small spin off from their talk show called 'Good Mythical More' which is where they keep the camera rolling after ending GMM and talk for a little bit longer, usually less structured. Their fourth channel, which I only recently discovered, features bonus clips from their other channel's videos.

4) The Fine Bros.

The Fine Bros. mainly upload react videos, which are various groups of people (Kids, Teens, Elders, Adults, Youtubers) reacting to popular videos, music acts, YouTube stars, news events etc. They also upload original sketches and spoiler videos for YouTube and TV programmes. They also have a second channel where they upload bloopers and extra reactions and a REACT channel where they upload other types of 'react' videos with the same reactors (gaming, opinions, advice, lyric breakdown etc.)

5) Colin Furze

Colin Furze is a bonkers inventor who uploads high paced and energetic videos of him creating things, these tend to run over the course of 3 or 4 videos. These have including, working Wolverine Claws and his current project, an underground bunker for an apocalypse.

For now, that will be it, but I'll be sure to let you know about other channels that I am subscribed to in the future.

Again, make sure you go and check out all the channels, and subscribe to them if you want to.

Until Next Time,

Stay Happy,

Mitch x

Chapter 5: Humanutopia

Hi Guys,

Check out this weeks video before it goes live tomorrow.

At the end you will notice that I talk a little bit about Humanutopia which is an awesome project that came into school this week which is all about putting people first and being happy, whatever that means to you.

Myself and Carlo

So, Tuesday marked the day that Carlo came in and began the process where he got us to talk about our experiences and what makes up happy, he also talked about 'bin filling' and how the programme has helped others. We also played some team/trust building games.

On Thursday, those who chose to, then got their hero training so that they could pass on what we've learnt and what has helped us on to younger years, what we were not told was that we would have to do it that very afternoon with year 6 students from three primary schools in Cowes.

This process was so rewarding and it personally helped me so much and I am very glad to be able to call myself a hero and a part of the fantastic work that Humanutopia does.

In the future, we will have the opportunity to pass on what we have learnt to younger years in CEC with the help of Lauren, who works for Humanutopia as well as going to Island wide conferences with Heroes from other schools.

Please go find out some more for yourself:

Website: www.humanutopia.com
FB: facebook.com/humanutopia
Twitter: twitter.com/humanutopia - @Humanutopia
Instagram: humanutopia
YouTube: www.youtube.com/humanutopiaTV

Thanks for reading again guys,
Stay happy,
Mitch xx