Just Another Ghost

Obligatory cemetery photograph. . . . . . . #goth #cemetery #cliche #gothguy #homeatlast #spooky (at Arnos Vale Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zkcs6nYyx/?igshid=e8j3isog9x6h

It's been a tiring week, and a bit of a disappointing one. I was passed over for a promotion I really wanted, and felt sure I was well suited for, that I'd been working hard for, and it's knocked my confidence somewhat. It's very tempting to wallow in feelings of dejection and insignificance, but I'm trying to remain positive. There's always lessons to be learned from these situations, ways in which one might develop for the better. Adversity is certainly a good spur for personal growth. To use a Malcolm X quote- “There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” All I can do is keep on trying, and I'll get where I want to go. #personal #disappointment #adversity #staypositive #positivity https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JDk7jHbM4/?igshid=15oi5ti6h3p3j

Night three at @infestfestival . . . . . #hair #longhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards  #goth #gothgoth #instagoth #gothic #alternative  #aesthetic #gothlife #dark #gothguys #alternativeguy #gothstyle #gothicstyle  #gothaesthetic #darkstyle #makeup #guysinmakeup #boysinmakeup https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mU2AVn_HW/?igshid=gw7282t22y6k

Ready for night number two! Hopefully I can stay cool in this outfit. . . . . . . #hair #longhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards  #goth #gothgoth #instagoth #gothic #alternative  #aesthetic #gothlife #dark #gothguys #alternativeguy #gothstyle #gothicstyle  #gothaesthetic #darkstyle #makeup #guysinmakeup #boysinmakeup #fetish #harness (at Infest Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jn-JuHqKd/?igshid=cwnkeugfz3su

I am ready for the first main night of Infest! . . . . . #hair #longhair #braidedponytail #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards  #goth #gothgoth #instagoth #gothic #alternative  #aesthetic #gothlife #dark #gothguys #alternativeguy #gothstyle #gothicstyle  #gothaesthetic #music #darkstyle #postpunk #makeup #guysinmakeup (at Infest Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hG1BWH8nN/?igshid=bwy5x14yhngn

I'm sitting listening to band demos and trying to think of profound ways to express myself, and failing. I need more practice obviously! . . . . . #hair #longhair #wavyhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards #metalguy #blackmetalguy #deathmetalguy #kvlt #grim #death #dead #doom #musician #lyricist #vocalist #creativeblock https://www.instagram.com/p/B0CHbMenUPd/?igshid=1g63rh5kp75h2

I'm having a lazy evening, I'm too tired to do anything else. Energy, where have you gone? . . . . . . #blackandwhite #monochrome #hair #longhair #wavyhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards #metal #blackmetal #deathmetal #blackeneddeathmetal #metalguy #blackmetalguy #deathmetalguy #kvlt #grim #death #dead #doom #goth #darkstyle #lazyday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_eO_MH86U/?igshid=n4ixftpuf3ny

"Foolishness sleeps soundly, while knowledge turns with each thinking hour, longing for the dawn of answers." . . . . . #sleep #tired #mondaymood #mondayquotes #hair #longhair #wavyhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards https://www.instagram.com/p/By09wT9n6xd/?igshid=yolpwynoy20v

I had a lovely time wandering around the Medieval Fayre at Glastonbury yesterday, even if it is difficult being a goth in this heatwave! . . . . . #selfie #goth #gothstyle #gothguy #parasol #medieval #medievalfestival #sunnyday #heatwave #gothsinhotweather #longhairedmen #beardsofinstagram #longhairandbeard (at Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwhnyBSHKk9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e3dsycam5zms

I've just finished playing Detroit: Become Human, and I have to say it is excellent. Compelling characters and a story that really strikes emotions. Absolutely worth exploring, and seeing where different choices lead you. . . . . . #detroitbecomehuman #ps4 #videogames #android #wearealive https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFqjQIAKmX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yv72ovholba4

I've been measuring my vocal range today, it seems I can go from G1 to D4, which I think isn't too bad! How high/low can you sing? . . . . . #musician #band #livemusic #guitar #bass #vocals #guitarist #bassist #vocalist #singer #vocalrange #vocalist #prsguitars #songwriter #goth #instagoth #gothic #grunge #alternative #gothlife #gothguys #alternativeguy #gothstyle #gothicstyle #gothaesthetic #music #darkstyle #guyswithlonghair #guyswhosing https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCxAVwHbrk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6w3o9t49t5w5

I survived Monday, I think I can manage the rest of the week. . . . . . #selfie #blackandwhite #monochromatic #guyswithlonghair #longhairedmen #curlyhair #beardsofinstagram #goth #instagoth #killingjoke #gothguys #gothaesthetic #grunge #grungeaesthetic #mondaymood #darkstyle #postpunk #alternativeguys #metalguys https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAf5TwHccG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qg7jy5gis61m

It's very satisfying to sort out an instrument that's been long overdue a good clean! The SG is oiled up and ready to play! . . . . . . #epiphone #epiphonesg #guitar #6string #guitarmaintenance #blackguitar #gothguitar #guitarist #musician #workinprogress #gothmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv7in71Hhah/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tu6kbqto8e2n

I've acquired a new toy... . . . . . . #epiphone #epiphonesg #musician #band #livemusic #guitar #bass #vocals #guitarist #bassist #vocalist #singer #6string #goth #gothstyle #gothicstyle #gothaesthetic #blackandwhite #monochrome #gothmusic #postpunk https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6RQZ1neLi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17ijgzkqsgpzs

We've had a curious mixture of weather today, swinging from snow to sun to hail! I'm looking forward to it staying sunny so I can enjoy my garden more. . . . . . . #hair #longhair #wavyhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards #sunny #garden #goth #gothgoth #instagoth #gothic #grunge #alternative  #aesthetic #gothlife #gothguys #alternativeguy #style #gothstyle #gothicstyle  #grungeaesthetic #gothaesthetic #darkstyle (at Witney, Oxfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzsGhNnMEj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c6g9et4w2y1y

I'm trying to make myself produce more musically, but sometimes I run into a creative wall. I feel a bit like I'm just trudging through a stifling swamp of unoriginality, waiting for inspiration to strike me! Do you ever struggle like me to get the sound you hear in your head into existence? . . . . . #musician #guitar #bass #vocals #guitarist #bassist #vocalist #singer #7string #sevenstringguitar #metalband #blackmetalband #deathmetalband #ukmetal #ukblackmetal #hair #longhair #wavyhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards #metalguy #blackmetalguy #gothguy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvw2NbeHzha/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qjw6q7upu1xi

I've been quite stressed recently, but I'm starting to feel more serene now, it's a welcome change. Also this filter reminds me of the album cover of "Disintegration" by The Cure. One of my favourites, of course. . . . . . . #goth #gothic #alternative #gothlife #dark #gothguys #alternativeguy #gothaesthetic #music #darkstyle #postpunk #witch #blackmagic #hair #longhair #wavyhair #longhairedguys #longhairedmen #guyswithlonghair #menwithlonghair #menwithlonghairandbeards #beard #beardedmen #guyswithbeards #disintergration #thecure #stress #calm #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuUrJgn8bM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vevpos0exyr