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Your Favourite Influence.../J

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About Me


What to write here? I'm John (or Just "J", because that's how I sign off my messages). At almost 26, the list is endless, but "Warm-hearted, decent, honest man, something of an individual in style and thought, and still in pursuit of his dreams, but a million miles far from perfection" would be an accurate description, I guess... Actually, can be quite a shy, quiet person, too (not all the time, just sometimes!!). Would also be fair to say that I am a bright person, who'll have a laugh, as well as find or make a 25th hour in a 24-hour day to listen to those I care about, and help where possible. However, there is a part of me which is starting to believe that these aren't so much beautiful qualities, but rather some of the many imperfections which lie underneath the surface of my outer shell. Anything else? Currently studying European Studies, Italian and from Late September 2007, a bit of Spanish, too. Also can speak French to a certain degree, becoming quite multilingual!! Outside that, I am working towards a certificate in Website Design... I cope!! Between studying, I'm here and there... Apart from that, I've been described as an all-round cutie (Not that I was ever one of the better looking people around- I've always felt more of a Duckling Among Swans than a Textbook Model, but still one of the friendliest lots ever meet/know/chat with/etc. Cute... the alternative c-word, can't handle it!!). My pictures aren't great, but it's all a bit of fun, and the page is just something to do, a place to express my thoughts, etc. Alright, that'll do for this bit (I can write forever sometimes!!).P.S. Anybody who isn't music, DJ, designers, magazine, etc. PLEASE leave a message with your requests (If I already know you, then it's cool)- I would appreciate it.
I created this profile myself, using lots of codes for the colours, music, inserting pictures, etc. and some experimenting in places. Used a series of different sites for the games and quizzes, then mastered "how to do an expandable music box" and I'm pleased with the results... justanothermemberpage1704
All about yourself...the survey.
All about yourself...
First name?:: John
Middle name?:: You don't need to know, haha.
Like your name?:: Yeah!! Why Shouldn't I?
Named after anyone?:: No.
Any nicknames?:: Your Favourite Influence.../J
Age?:: 25. 26 in April
Birthdate?:: 17th April
Birthplace?:: Manchester, England
Time you were born?:: Saturday Evening
Current location?:: Still in Manchester. Love It!!
Height?:: 183 cm
Like your height?:: A bit taller would be nice, but it's cool.
Eye color?:: Brown
Contacts/glasses?:: I use glasses when reading, sometimes fashionably, too...
Hair color?:: Black
Natural hair color?:: Black
Dye your hair often?:: No, I don't
Righty or lefty?:: Semi-Ambidextrous.
Your favorite...
Type of music?:: House, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Soul, Hip-hop, Rock, A hint of Pop
Band or singer?:: Jamiroquai!!!!!!!!
TV show?:: Never have the chance to watch much television...
Movie?:: Haven't seen anywhere near as many films as I'd like to!!
TV channel?:: 4 is pretty cool, I guess...
Radio station?:: I don't have a fave station, more specialist sets, etc.
Place to be?:: Revolution on a Friday night, Mine, Hers, lots of others.
Thing to do?:: Depends how I feel, Where I'm at, Who I'm with, etc.
Food?:: Chinese, Italian, Mexican, lots of World Dishes
Non alcoholic drink?:: Ribena Light, Lemonade, Pineapple Juice
Alcoholic drink?:: White wine, Russian Stuff (Double) & lemonade
Animal?:: Chicksta!! Cats are also cool... (these questions!?)
Holiday?:: Loved Canada and Paris
Season?:: Spring
Sport?:: Football, Swimming, 4*100 Relay, Triple Jump, Ice Skating
Place to shop?:: Lots of different cities, and eBay sometimes!!
Clothing brand?:: Lots of different ones, as I'm individual with fashion, styling, etc.
Scent?:: Nothing especially. As long as it's pleasant!!
Restaurant?:: It varies.
Fruit?:: Pineapple, Summer fruits, lots...
Vegetable?:: Potato.
Fast food restaurant?:: Not a huge fan. Subway is cool, I guess.
Pizza topping?:: It changes all the time!!
Ice cream flavor?:: Raspberry Ripple, Neapolitan
Magazine?:: Couldn't choose the one fave!! Lifestyle, fashion and computer game ones...
City?:: Would still love to see some of these cities some time!!
Color?:: Azzurri blue, Red, Lighter shades of green and purple
Number?:: 2, 6, 17, 21
This or that...
Chocolate or vanilla?:: Mmmm chocolate...
Pepsi or coke?:: Not a huge fan of either, but Coca-cola has the edge.
Hot or cold?:: Hot-hot-hot
Black or white?:: Black.
Dog or cat?:: Cats.
French toast or pancakes?:: Haven't tried French toast, and I don't like Pancakes!!
French fries or onion rings?:: French fries.
Hamburger or hot dog?:: Hamburger
Pepperoni or sausage?:: Sausage
Britney or Christina?:: Christina. (Although Britney rules in her video for "Slave 4 U", haha...)
McDonalds or Burger King?:: Neither. Was all about the Boots Meal Deal until they dropped my favourite sandwich!!
50 Cent or Eminem?:: I'll bite my tongue on this...
Canada or Mexico?:: Canada. Beautiful Place.
Hug or kiss?:: Kisses, definitely- you can embrace each other while doing this!!
Movies or TV?:: Movies. Depends how I feel/Who I'm with, etc.
Truth or dare?:: Dare, when feeling naughty...
Do you...
Shower daily?:: Yeah, of course...
Sing in the shower?:: See next question.
Like to sing?:: Alone. Sometimes when wasted, too.
Like to dance?:: Yeah, when I'm out partying.
Smoke?:: No. Wouldn't want a girl to smell it on my breath when I kiss her goodnight (or good morning...)
Drink?:: Yeah, I do.
Cuss?:: Sometimes. Not proud of it tho... If I'm a little Pi$$ed off, too.
Talk to yourself?:: No.
Believe in yourself?:: Yeah. Somebody's gotta
Play an instrument?:: Used to play the piano. Had a go at guitar and bass.
Go to school?:: Been there.
Go to college?:: Been there, too.
Have a job?:: Studying at uni, used to work part-time, too.
Like your job?:: Yeah, I enjoy the subjects.
Want to get married?:: It would be nice one day, I guess, but I don't believe that a special someone's out there or anything
Want to have kids?:: One day, perhaps? but not for some time!!
Get along with your parents?:: Yeah.
Get along with your siblings?:: Yeah.
Drive?:: No, I don't. Really should learn...
Random...
Do you think you're trustworthy?:: Yeah, of course!!
Think your funny?:: Not really, but I'm told I make people laugh.
Ever toilet papered someones house?:: No.
Gone garbage can tipping?:: No, I haven't
What are your parents names?:: ...
Siblings names?:: These questions!?
Do you wash your hands frequently?:: Yeah.
How many time a day do you brush your teeth?:: 2 or 3
Collect anything?:: Used to collect keyrings. Random stuff
Ever been in love?:: Yeah, I have.
In love right now?:: No.
What color pants are you wearing right now?:: Black
How does your hair look?:: Thought I mentioned it was black?
Ever had your heartbroken?:: Yeah, I have.
Ever broken the law?:: No, I haven't.
Been arrested?:: Never been arrested
Been out of the country?:: Yeah- how else did I reach Canada, dumba$$?
Can you stick your fist in your mouth?:: No, I can't
When was the last time you got drunk?:: Late October 2006
Do you do drugs?:: I don't use drugs
When was the last time you were high on anything?:: Never have been.
Do you prefer the lights on or off?:: Off.
Would you ever get plastic surgery?:: Yeah, if I had a serious injury and needed it.
Do you prefer boxers or briefs?:: Boxers
Do you like to laugh?:: Yeah, I do, but often feel left out of all the banter, etc.
Ever had a bloody nose?:: Yeah, nosebleeds
Have you ever caught a fish?:: No, I haven't
What was the last thing you ate?:: Biscuit.
What time do you go to bed?:: Daft o' clock, when I'm tired, or if she fancies an "early night..."
What's your favorite color?:: Already answered that (talk about "memory of a goldfish". Jeez...)
Do you like to give or recieve?:: Definitely give. I rarely expect anything, anyway.
Are you obsessed with anything/anyone?:: No, there might be someone/something I'm into, but not obsessed.
Do you live alone?:: No, I don't.
Do you own a blender?:: Yeah, I do.
Do you like the snow?:: It's top!!
Ever been up a mountain?:: Yeah, I have.
Ever been rootin'?:: What!?
Do you like surprises?:: Yeah, the pleasant type!!
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My Interests

Love music (a whole lotta stuff below...); the chicksta... (haha!!); football (Manchester United fan, and on the international scene... Italia- WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 20-Zero-6!!!!), also loved swimming and ice skating, was pretty good at Triple Jump, and have a winners' medal for 4*100m relay from my school years!!; fashion; partying (Revolution's a bit of a second home, Love it in there!!!!); chattin'; chillin'; meeting decent people; hitting the shops!!; leisure centre sessions; European history, culture, languages, etc. (mainly French & Italian, but others, too); photography, pictures, details and all sorts; concerts, film & theatre (NOT panto-that's just... pants!!); reading; travelling; computer games... Lots more interests, but never get much time, anyway- always worked crazy hours, and social life, etc. is pretty much in the toilet right about now.

I'd like to meet:

I've already been fortunate enough to meet my favourite band. Twice!! Still hear from them every now and then, too, which is more than cool. Sure, there are more, I can think of a few, but I don't fancy my chances. We'll see...I'm not on here "to be just another addition to people's friendwhore collections" or to "try it on with all the t!ts & a$$", so please- no requests if there's no intention of getting in touch, or acknowledging my existence. THAT is just insulting, and a waste of precious time- both of ours!! If I accept anybody, they would be embraced as mates, in some cases, even friends (or because I thought the bands, DJs, etc. were cool!!). Not saying that I'm oh so special or better than everybody else, but friendship is something I value lots and lots, both male and female ones, whether in person, online, or as someone I share common interests with. I hope that those among my list can say the same about me, too...

Who I WOULDN'T Like to Meet
Online Predatoresses- If your page is full of 6-Pack-Man-Sluts, or you're on here "to find some dark chocolate", then don't bother, because I won't accept your requests.People who write EVERYTHING in text language/street talk- I hate it, and I find it an eyesore to read.Don't bother if you don't have a picture- that freaks me out.There's more to come on this list, but I'll sort that out another time.(Hell, that's most of myspace!! Damn...)

FF7 Pictures (Because It's Cool...)

Concert & Afterparty (Feb 2002 & Sept 2005)

Thank You For Visiting...

Music:

House, Funk, Disco, (Acid) Jazz, Hip-hop (Not "Urrrrrgggh-ban" (That's just another name for "black pop" or "generic RnB soulless drivel", or the "ho this, bitch that" stuff). Rant Over. As We Were...), Soul, Indie/Rock, and a hint of pop (but not cheese!!). Quite a varied taste. Huge fan of Jamiroquai, they're my favourite band... Return Of The Space Cowboy and Emergency On Planet Earth are my all-time fave albums, both are musically and lyrically superb, lovin' everything after that, too!! Other stuff in the collection includes: Red Hot Chili Peppers (Blood Sugar Sex Magik, One Hot Minute, Californication); U2; Pearl Jam (Ten- Stone Cold Classic!!); Radiohead (Brilliant); Stone Roses (both albums were cool); Doves (what a top band!!); Coldplay; The Strokes; The Music; Incubus; Morcheeba; Brand New Heavies; Daft Punk (Homework, Discovery- for different reasons); Basement Jaxx (consistently good stuff, for a mainstream dance act); Chemical Brothers (Dig Your Own Hole, Surrender, got the rest, but prefer these 2); Scissor Sisters; The Avalanches- Since I Left You (Fuckin' Top!!); Zero 7 (Simple Things); Royksopp ("Poor Leno" was cool, the Jakatta mix rocked!!); Air; Groove Armada; Dubtribe Sound System ("Autosoul" (Rasmus Faber Club Mix) is just brilliant, totally fell in love with that track!!); Massive Attack (Mezzanine); Crazy P; Cassius; Goldfrapp; Justice; The Roots; Erykah Badu; Jill Scott (Who Is? is a class album); India Arie; Alicia Keys; Tweet; Miss E (So Addictive, Da Real World, Under Construction); Beverley Knight; Ivana Santilli; MJ (too many to mention); Maxwell; Van Hunt; Musiq; Beck; Sandy Rivera; Junior Jack; Roger Sanchez; Erick Morillo (Quality live DJ, got to shake his hand once!!); Knee Deep; Joey Negro; Masters At Work; Dimitri From Paris; Copyright; The Sunburst Band; Reel People; ATFC; Raul Rincon; Seamus Haji; Rasmus Faber; Bob Sinclar; Axwell; Grant Nelson; Full Intention; Bini & Martini; Ian Carey; Martin Solveig; Audiowhores; One Foot In The Groove; Mark Knight & Martijn Ten Velden; Soul Avengerz; Hedkandi, Defected & some Subliminal Records; Plenty of older stuff (60s, 70s, etc.). That'll do for now, but there's a whole host of others...

Movies:

I haven't seen anywhere near as many films as I would like to!! Damn annoying crazy hours...

Television:

Just like films, I never have the chance to watch much TV!! Yeah, there is a bit of a theme here...

Books:

I read lots of stuff, couldn't choose just the one fave. Can be anything, fact and fiction, real-life stories, the "book" version of a film, poetry, magazines, continental literature... Even looking at pictures!! (When I find a moment, I will explain that in my blogspace...). Also, I write from time to time, which kinda explains why I remember a whole lotta stuff, and all sorts of occasions.

Heroes:

Plenty of people, all for different reasons...

Some Cool Treasures... xJ

My Blog

Manchester United: Munich Remembered. A Little Perspective...

Chances are most people would've seen stories in the papers, various articles on the net, etc. about it.  Wasn't going to post anything, but I came across a number of idiots earlier today, w...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:04:00 PST

Hello, Didn’t Mean To Bother You, But You Caught My Eye...

STOP IT!!!!!!!!! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW IRRITATING THIS IS!!!!!!!! Just trying to reply to my real notices, but found myself having to go through tons of crap to find them, and when I finally find o...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:01:00 PST

Alphabet Quiz... xJ

[A] - AVAILABLE:If you mean single, then Yeah.  But I haven't declared myself available.[B]  BIRTHDAY:17th April.[C] - CONFUSED ABOUT:Hmmm& Where to start, I don't know!?[D] - DRINK YOU LAST HAD...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:01:00 PST

The Crayon Box Survey... xJ

THE CRAYON BOX SURVEY     Pink is Love...   1. Do you like someone? Every quiz asks this bleedin' question- Same answer... Nosey bunch, aren't u?   2. Do you believe in love at f...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:39:00 PST

Twenty-Something Relationship Questions (Part 2)... xJ

Shortest relationship?: Don't really exist!?  I believe they're called 'One Night Stands', or something... (2 months)   Longest relationship?: Dear God... 5 months.  I'm destined to be...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:21:00 PST

Manchester United- PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONS 20-Zero-7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a special feeling, they so deserved it this season, and I am delighted for my team.  Congratulations to Manchester United, YOUR NEW PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Sun, 06 May 2007 03:22:00 PST

Birthday Comments & Messages- A Thank You Note... xJ

Hello there, people...Just a quick note to say thank you to everybody who posted a birthday comment, sent a message, and also your belated wishes!! Went through some difficult times in the l...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:54:00 PST

Alternative Valentine's Day Blog... xJ

14th February is a well-documented hate of mine, so with that in mind, I'll be staying away from all the hysteria.  Would I say the same of Christmas? Well, no, because that to me isn't just...
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:53:00 PST

Just a Christmas Note...

Hello there, people- just a quick note to send my best wishes thru the Christmas Season and in the forthcoming year.  Peace and Good Health, cya & take care. x love J
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:24:00 PST

Masters At Work feat. India- To Be In Love... xJ

Change of blog tune. The full 12 minute version can be heard in the background in all its glory (something to listen to while reading all of these, haha...)
Posted by Your Favourite Influence.../J on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:06:00 PST