I really do like all this. Everyone is so, pro-active to helping. Its really giving me a new perspective on how I see it panning out now.

(Plus its giving me a perception on how to get rid of the 'ex-blues' so to speak)

I got a cellphone aged 16, and my sister was 13. I still use pay as you go myself, and have always done so, in the sense of emergency. At least this way with a few perks of cellphone service provider I can use it to my benefit to assist greatly in lots of things I do :D

I never saw it that way :O

I must say that as an aspiring self-taught musician, I cannot personally choose between two majorly contrasting acts.

I have heard far more of the beatles works, so therefore I would be biased to choose them over KISS in the outset, but I then need to listen to more KISS music to pass any sort of judgement.

I may like their stuff, I may not, but until I have listened I will reserve my overall comment on this one.

Plus I can understand there are so many manipulations that can be done even with the same chord pattern and structure, which is why a number of covers are successful (or even songs borrowing part of another song)

Tinchy Stryder's latest song that I've heard -> has taken something from Olive's You're Not Alone

Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby - took a simple bassline from Queen and David Bowie's Under Pressure

Then Covers - say it all. Different styled artists trying to reproduce a previous work of musical art is a let down to current mainstream pop/rock works, in as much as originality is slowly dwindling away. Come on people, creation!

Life is too short to worry. Have a few dates, and if things don't work out, you don't have to disclose any information you do not wish to.

Clear my families debts. Invest some into a trust fund for my son. And then donate some to my dad's 2nd wife's charity, before embarking on a bit of retail therapy. A holiday here, a crash course in driving there, and also some sound engineering course somewhere. Ok, there's a lot there, but i'm sure i'd come to some arrangement with myself.

I wouldn't mind a moustache or a bit of stubble, but working in a hotel kitchen that is restricted lol. Thanks for the useful tips. I just need a bit of an ego in a way lol.

Personally I do not think that you're age has anything to do with it. I believe that no matter how bad it gets, there is more than likely someone out there that you find appealing and vice versa. Do not rush into anything, as people have found that they can find happiness in later life. My dad walked out on my mum @ 40, took stock of life, and by the time 5 years had passed, he'd found someone else he connected with, (ok so he's now remarried and has been for 7 years). This goes to show that age is just a number and how people are perceived is what stops them being themselves. Be yourself, and the possibilities are endless.

oh my sense of humour has left me.

(No really - I know I should have laughed, but the comments left a couple of groaners - but thats my sarcasm :P )

Well I must say. Thats a lot of information for me to have to get my head around. But I daresay I will be looking to make some strides into doing something about it :)

Once I get meself either a driving licence or passport I could be on my way to manouvering my life in whichever direction I choose to take it in :)

True, a bit of practice usually helps develop a beginners attitude to things. I implement that in my music daily.. haha.

Being nervous whilst i'm out frequently on my own, I often freeze.

Going up to someone and striking a conversation up sounds so simple, but I still find it a challenge.

I am pretty sure that they have either realised what they've lost, or just simply cannot find the courage within to let the past be the past and let life carry them on a different path to you.

Keep the ignore button on, yes, a wise choice of words, but I would also suggest pointing out to them, life is short, don't waste your time trying to get back with me because it aint gonna happen. If you persist I will not hesitate in taking further action against you. (but of course, have a witness alongside, and a rough sketched note of what you have said and what he has replied). That should shake him up to realise his actions are only likely to damage his future, as you are already further on.

And as for approaching 30's and enjoying life, that's what it really is about. How much enjoyment you get out of life is down to honest hard work and a pleasant nature, both of which I am severely inclined to believe, even at this early stage of leaving a post on one thread of yours.

Kelly Lester - Love Letters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4aTLurY3gw

In the world of dating, I am a total amateur. The people I have tried relationships with before I have known in some context before getting to be with them.

I have a mild self-esteem issue, partly to do with my lack of a smile (but I am in the middle of trying to sort out my dental issues), and partly to do with the fact that if I go out any place, I find myself frequently on my own.

Ok, so I know people there, but approaching young women (those around my age group I would guess at, but there is no tangible way of meeting a complete stranger and knowing exactly how old they are, without asking), is something I find a rather daunting task, considering what people have said about me and my looks in the past (yes, quite a number of laughed off rejections).

I wonder if I could ask for what I might need to consider doing in order to change a few things?

I'm not sure i'll find links to all of these but hey

* Unchained Melody by Todd Duncan (January 19, 1955)
o Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young (1955)
o Unchained Melody by Les Baxter (1955)
o Unchained Melody by June Valli (1955)
o Unchained Melody by Roy Hamilton (1955)
o Unchained Melody by Al Hibbler (1955)
o Unchained Melody by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps (1957)
o Unchained Melody by Ricky Nelson (1958)
o Unchained Melody by Andy Williams (December 1959)
o Unchained Melody by Sam Cooke (1960)
o Unchained Melody by Ray Conniff and His Orchestra and Chorus (1960)
o Unchained Melody by The Browns (September 1960)
o Unchained Melody by Marty Robbins (1961)
o Unchained Melody by Cliff Richard (1961)
o Unchained Melody by Floyd Cramer (1962)
o Unchained Melody by Duane Eddy (1962)
o Les enchaînés by Les Chaussettes Noires (March 1962)
o Unchained Melody by The Lettermen (October 1962)
o Unchained Melody by Frank Ifield (1963)
o Unchained Melody by Matt Monro (1964)
o Unchained Melody by Bobby Vinton (1964)
o Unchained Melody by Conway Twitty (February 1964)
o Unchained Melody by Brenda Holloway (June 1964)
o Unchained Melody by Sonny & Cher (1965)
o Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers (1965)
o Unchained Melody by Dionne Warwick (February 1965)
o Unchained Melody by The Wailers [1] (1966)
o Unchained Melody by Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles (1966)
o Unchained Melody by The Supremes (February 1966)
o Unchained Melody by The Englishmen (1967)
o Senza catene by Igor Mann e I Gormanni (1968)
o Unchained Melody by The Sweet Inspirations (September 1968)
o Unchained Melody by Jimmy Scott (1969)
o Unchained Melody by The Platters (1969)
o Свободная мелодия by Dean Reed (1971)
o Unchained Melody by Al Green (1973)
o En forunderlig melodi by Bamses Venner (1975)
o Unchained Melody by Elvis Presley (July 1977)
o Unchained Melody by Paris Connection (1978)
o Unchained Melody by Willie Nelson (1978)
o Unchained Melody by George Benson (1979)
o Unchained Melody by Heart (1980)
o Oh My Love by Will Tura (1980)
o Unchained Melody by Gerry & The Pacemakers (1981)
o Unchained Melody by U2 (1989)
o Unchained Melody by Ronnie McDowell (1991)
o Unchained Melody by Richard Clayderman (1992)
o Unchained Melody by Dread Zeppelin (1993)
o Unchained Melody by Captain & Tennille (1995)
o Unchained Melody by Michael Chapdelaine (1995)
o Unchained Melody by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (1995)
o Unchained Melody by Robson & Jerome (May 8, 1995)
o Unchained Melody by Melanie (1996)
o Unchained Melody by Günther Neefs (1997)
o Unchained Melody by LeAnn Rimes (1997)
o Unchained Melody by David Osborne (August 4, 1998)
o Unchained Melody by Neil Diamond (October 27, 1998)
o Unchained Melody by Mythos 'n DJ Cosmo (1999)
o Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates (2002)
o Unchained Melody by Justin Guarini (June 10, 2003)
o Unchained Melody by Marshall & Alexander feat. The New York Voices (September 2003)
o Unchained Melody by Cyndi Lauper (November 18, 2003)
o Unchained Melody by Jan Keizer (October 29, 2004)
o Unchained Melody by Joseph Williams (2006)
o Unchained Melody by Barry Manilow (January 31, 2006)
o Unchained Melody by Damien Leith (December 6, 2006)

According to a phrase I heard..

Music is the food of love.

If that is the case, what is the drink? lol

I've already had 2 people IM me regarding music! Something I really have a passion for!

Now i'm feeling like The Carpenters. On the Top Of The World. (yes, a play on one of their songs I know... lol)

I think a few more magic moments, and it'll be right up my quality street... (sorry, uk based humour there)