Nick's Soapbox - The legend continues.....

For more updates

2006-11-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

go to www.myspace.com/nick_soapdish_branch

I'll update that more then this, but this aint going anywhere soap fans. I'll stil be here from time to time!

So were in 2006 huh.....Something's don't change

2006-01-15T16:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Gang! Hope everyone had a good one. Mine was pretty crappy due to working, but meh!

I will aim to post more this year, and hope you all join for the ride. And Lindsey, once again Happy Anniversary for the 25/12. A whole year, and what a year! Here's to a calmer and happier 2006.

Big up for the return in some form or another of No Mercy, My last few months of uni and hopefully of my current Jobs.

I just went through something which made me realise im lucky for who i have and what i've got! Having spoken to an ex for the first time in a year, i realise not only how lucky i was to have escaped and survived but also greatful for my life as i know it now!

But i will say thank you J for dumping me for the following reasons;

1- I found a girl who loves me and who i love back in ways i never knew possible

2- I was able to grow my hair, colour it, straighten it (which, i do owe to you) but was able to leave it natural and curly. I aint vain, but I've never felt so attractive. Also colour it. No more boy band look for me! Which leads me to

3 - It's relaxing to know i can wear what i want, when i want. Be it my ice creams, Spongebob customized jeans or a funky tee. No more comments, or Crap £50 t-shits (i mean shit) by a crap designer that i don't even really like

But most of all, thank you, cos if you had never done this, I wouldn't be the happy man i am now. I don't have regrets in life. You learn and move on, And thanks to you i have. I have become a greater, a happier man.

Lindsey I love you so much, and im sorry i can be a bit of a dick sometimes, but you mean so much to me. Love you babydoll. Thank you and finally,

Thank you Chuck Norris!

Happy new year everyone!

I did it!

2005-12-08T17:58:00.000-08:00

I finally hand delivered my tape to MTV Studios in London.

Ok, i will proably hear nothing at all, but i can say i did it!!!!!

Updates:

Had car crash - got whip lash

Uni Sucks - still

Christmas is nearly here - aghhhhhh

Advent calander - Back log of chocolate to eat

Me and Y2 - The reserection of No Mercy is near!

Work - Busy

Ice Creams - 3 Pairs

Lindsey Norman - Love her loads

All my friends new and old - You guys rock!

Well... It's been a while

2005-10-31T16:28:00.000-08:00

updates:

I fought UEL and won! I have about 4 months left in that crap hole
I delayed sending off the MTV tape due to Uni delay
Me and Lindsey have been together 10 months, all is well
Re-kindled some old friendships, lost some and also re-aquainted with long lost friends
In a twist of fate, am enjoying my hard Sainsburys job more then my supposed fun bar job.
Visited the Ice Bar in london, check it out! Its a good laugh
Christmas getting closer, time to watch a double bill of The Grinch and Nightmare Before Christmas
Got me a nice new Sony W5500i mobile

Actually i think thats it. all been quiet. oh well, that'll do for now!

Another update

2005-04-20T18:22:00.000-07:00

Everythings fine.

Working Hard

Making My MTV audition tape.

Holding a club night soon in Ilford. Details to follow

On that roll.....

2005-03-15T16:17:00.000-08:00

So I got tickets to V!!!!!!!!! Problem is Katy got them for the wrong site! Doh, though i think me and Linds will still go.

I got a call from MTV and they want me to send in a show reel! This could mean nothing, or something fantastic!!!!!

And me and Rick made things up, and he made it up with Lindsey. we are all happy friends again! That is groovy!!!!!

Be Cool: John Travolta - Man, Legend but not a myth.....

2005-03-09T18:02:00.000-08:00

So, I e-mailed TRL on MTV to tell them how my Girlfriend Lindsey was the biggest John Travolta fan.

They phoned and asked if they thought she would like to be interviewed from the red carpet on how things were.

Then i got a call from presenter Dave Berry and told that John actually wanted to talk to her live on air. all day all i got was Lindsey moaning cos i kept leaving her when ever MTV called me up.

6:40 Pm 7th March live on MTV Dave Berry Talks to me and they films us in the crowd, then i pass the phone over and she says hello and thats when she realises shes live on MTV and Talking to her hero of about 18 years John Travolta! She is crying, the audience (were told) were crying, and he then gave us and her sister tickets to actually attend the Premiere and the after show party! It was the most sereal thing in the world and still hasnt sunk in!

7:20 PM were in the empire leicster square after walking down the red carpet and mingling with celebs like Darius before being ushered into the cinema where Lindsey got to say hello and shake hands with her hero and i got to touch Uma Thurman!

Then after show party where we saw Girls Aloud perform and others and saw celebs like Blazin Squad, Christina Millian, Cedric the Entertainer, Alex Zane (who told me I had style!!!!) Alisha (RIP Mis-teeq) and probably others i have forgotten!

It has been the most amazing two days of my life (i was on TRL again yesterday so they could ask Lindsey how it went).... I dont think things could get anybetter.

The last two days have been amazing! Can’t believe what has happened. Things don’t get any better then meeting your Hollywood idol in a million to one shot opportunity and in realizing Lindsey’s dream, I realized mine. I have always wanted to walk down the red carpet and I was able to do that and attend a premiere! Nothing will top this moment… well maybe one thing… but that will be an equal!

Thanks to everyone who helped and support me and us. Especially those who said we wouldnt last. we are going to stay happy and together.

oh as since my last update.... everything is peachy!

sorry its been so long....Part Deux`

2005-02-15T19:01:00.000-08:00

hey guys, sorry been a strange few weeks.

Things of notice:

Been really ill valentines weekend, ruined Lindols surprise for me and felt sooooooo bad, but cant help illness. still im treating her this week so all is good!

Were still great and having lots of fun, and unlike some of my immature ex's dont need to talk about my sex life (or try and exagerate it, you know who you are :-P)

Back at uni, doesnt suck to much. Been hard at work at sainsburys, 30 hours a week!!!!! yikes

Decided me and lindols are going V this year wooooooooo!

Lost a friend. and Got rid of 1 ex from my life. Thank god, the other i dont wish to talk to any more after her disgusting behaviour to me on my mobile when my girlfriend was around. Suggested to my GF that i still wanted to be back with my ex. Past is past, sorry i dont have that feeling anymore for you. why are my ex's so immature. still once she has paid me back and my family, she can go do her thing!

I think that is all for now, need some drugs, my head is thumping! Reply soon i promise!

Songs on repeat: Mooney Sazuki - Alive and Amplified
Doves - White and Black Town
Kasabian - Cutt Off
Kaiser Chiefs - I predict a riot

a sad day for all.......

2005-01-14T16:30:00.000-08:00

BUSTED HAVE SPLIT!!!!!!!!

I am shocked. But hopefully, McFly will continue.

Busted - 2002-2005 R.I.P

sorry its been so long....

2005-01-12T00:51:00.000-08:00

what a year!!!!

It started so bad. not just for me. I'm gonna be an 'uncle'. Not my brothers. God no!, but to my friend who has found out hes gonna be a father. The 13 hour bender we went on wasnt a great idea, but hey.

The others? well two engagements. GREAT!!! I am well happy. My other friends seem to be ploding along. Not much changing, but everything appears to be content.

This is month 5 without a hair cut. going strong. Though it will be thinned out, its still gonna be this crazy ass length. but its great. It can be indie messed or Busted/McFly straight. or just pushed back. tre cool to be so flexible!

and now me. After a not so great start, I am happy and i cant remember being this happy. I have found happiness, and im gonna hold her tight! This is the year where my happiness is number 1 priority! She is really happy to be with me, and i think we have found real happiness and something with the potential to last. We have already crossed problems that could have, and nearly did destroy. However, we have not only managed to come through it, but become so strong, i dont think anyone could come between us.

I may update less, depends on what happens. But to all that care, i am so happy. My friends will tell you they have never seen me this happy. and that could only be a good thing!

Thanks for sticking by me. Everyone x

Dedicated to my Little L

Oh and im still wearing the eyeliner from time to time :-D

why does it always rain on me

2005-01-01T13:51:00.000-08:00

i get happiness and now.... she maybe gone.

I just want to cry. everything was perfect. Now i just want to die.

I cant take this. I want her, i need her in my life.

I just hope she can get through this we can go back to how it was.

and deep down, i think im already in love. its scary and i cant help it.

I really want you

5 days on,,,,,

2004-12-30T11:11:00.000-08:00

and this girls is amazing! She is everything a man could want and more. cute, funny, gorgeous, funky. we share some many things in common as well.

Shes to good to be true.

But i have made mistakes before. I will not let Linz be another mark on the wall. I am gonna keep this one. Make her happy. Keep myself happy and do myself proud. and hope I do her proud too!

NEW YEAR = New Nick. Its all about putting myself first and my relationship. I will still be there for peeps , but i come first.

Keep it here Nick fans xxxxxxxxx

Happy early new year!

Merry Christmas..... ESPECIALLY TO ME! Why.....

2004-12-25T02:46:00.000-08:00

? Because as of this morning, I am no longer single! What a day to start a new relationship. I am so excited right now! My head is clear, i have found a girl I really like and i connect with on so many levels. jesus, we already have an in joke, and that never happens this early.

I feel that i may achieve the happiness i have been looking for. Heres to the future of me and........

Look you alrady know her name if your a close friend of me, if not, im sure you soon will.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Nick 'Soapdish' Branch x

weraing black eyeliner does not make you or me a goth, strange, gay, grungey....

2004-12-24T02:19:00.000-08:00

If i want to wear it i will cos i think it makes me look... i dunno, cool? it goes with my sexy green eyes!

We went out wednesday on i suppose was what was our 2nd date. It was fantastic. I feel so great t the moment. she is doing wonders to how i feel bout myself, not that she knows that. im very fond of her. this was gonna be a terrible christmas this year. After this last year in messing up with Jenny, Losing 4 members of my family (2 of which this week :-( ) and it hasent of been the best of years with my self confidence disapearing once again.

I dont wanna jinx this, but im feeling really good about her. she has saved my christmas, and i hope...

No i wont say anything yet. dont need to try and upset my hapiness! x

Nite Nick fans, happy Christmas Eve!

Oh Happy Days.....

2004-12-22T00:36:00.000-08:00

I went out with this girl last night. had a brilliant, if a bit too brief time. we kissed, it felt great. i for once, felt great. it was like i.... it was something i havent experienced for a VERY long time. and all seems right in the world!

Will it last......? It doesnt normally, it's early days, but im hoping. I think i deserve something like this... some happiness!

This could be a great new year......

ok, tell me....

2004-12-19T00:02:00.000-08:00

It's Saturday, 00:00 hours, i have worked 9 hours at sainsburys on one of its busy days of the year. really stressed out with that. come home cook for myself and now stuck on a 2000+ word Essay.

WHO'S BRIGHT IDEA WAS IT TO MAKE UNI STUDENTS GET ALL THIS WORK TO DO SO NEAR CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

This blows

What a difference.. a week makes....

2004-12-17T02:02:00.000-08:00

To quote Mr Cullum that is.

its been so strange. This coming week is going to be so interesting. Laura (me ex non up to date Nick-Fans) just confuses the F%$k outta me. She contacts me, one way or another atleast once a day. She ignores anything i say, or glazes over it.

Apprantly shes very happy and all her friends think she has acted right. Shame only one of those things is actually true.... never mind. Laura wasnt ugly. I still have my pictures and my memories, but i feel i have girls around now who aint gonna treat me like shit, that will respect and care for me. She's only 19, and she is immature for her age? why cos i know an 18 year old who has made me realise that age aint nothing but a number. She maybe young, but she is so much more streetwise and mature. but if you want to believe how you have been acting is mature, go for it. Truth hurts. we cant run from it, and maybe one day you will see that.

Oooooo that all sounds so bitchy, and it wasnt intended to be, just needed to clear some things up, and after what she has been saying to me, i feel i have a little right to some digs.

Now thats done roll on next week.........

PS Claire, reading your comments on yesterdays post, i agree with you

Its a wee me

2004-12-16T16:27:00.000-08:00

Why is it....

2004-12-16T01:31:00.000-08:00

That women are like buses? None turn up then 2 at once?

Hold on.... Make that 3

Jesus I aint the biggest stud but even I'M SHOCKED at these events

Does the life of Nick ever stop being crazy?

There is one girl who is ahead of the field. There maybe an awkward thing, but im hoping its a minor glitch and wont affect things. I really think she is cool and were going out next week. I can't wait to see what the future holds. Gonna be an interesting few weeks..... I Hope

a new chapter? SO Soon?

2004-12-15T01:39:00.000-08:00

So, I got a message today from someone. While I expected to probably hear from this person, I didnt expect to in the way I did.

YET, this was a good thing. I read things I didnt expect to hear from this person, and while i was shocked, i was happy at the same time. I'm glad they have said what they did. I feel my rough patch could finally be seeing some light on it!

This person seems to like me a lot, and its great to feel that! I felt special and it really brightened up my day, and month!

Could something happen here? Who knows, but im excited to find out what will happen in the next chapter of my life!

well...

2004-12-14T02:25:00.000-08:00

we met up tonight. Didnt go to well. when she didnt apologise or 'try to make me feel better' as she said she would i couldnt face talking to her, it was too painful. and then she started going crazy at me.

Luckily, thanks to my boys Y, Shaun and Alex, and me new mates Faye and Linds i think we all had a fun night.

I just hope things get better. im sure 1 day all will be calm in Nick Land.... til then....

Sorry... i forgot, i was wearing my Santa Suit. making our row so surreal!

for the first time.....

2004-12-12T02:38:00.000-08:00

In months i thought i was doing well. i was ok.

This has just made me realise i aint half the person i was. I feel i am nothing. Should i let this get to me? Who cares. It has, and thats that

Oh well yet again

2004-12-11T02:51:00.000-08:00

So lets see, my ex 'loves' me. She wants to get 'back' with me (i think she said that, was a bit of a blur) and I'm still (fantastic!?! Her words) in bed and wants to sleep with me?

so why is she F#@king someone else? Ben of all people. Believe me nick fans when I say that something has been going on for a lot longer then this week.

I tried to be so good to her. Well shes blown it, and when she realizes what she has lost, too late.

I don't care for her, or love her ANYMORE. IM sick of people using and abusing me, shies just another user and abuser who takes the piss. IM sick of it.

will I change? Probably never. I like being nice, cos I can make others feel better.

who knows one day I may even be happy like I once was. But Laura, you have blown it big time. You don't know what you have done. But in time you will cos you how lost someone special and I guarantee you wont ever be my friend like you had. Not like you ever did. Even if you sort this out, it will never be the same. I promised you so much, i bent over backwards for you, i would have been there and done things. supported you. I gave upthings for you, turned people down, cos i thought i should sort myself out, for both of us. well screw it!

you have blown it girl. And for that, I pity you, I really do.

have fun with your dirty weekend. Watch your back though, you don't know who could be in basildon tomorrow. But it wont be me....

to my friends, thank you, for all your love and support. And certain people, if you read this, thank you for making me see, i aint the guy i thought i was. I'm MUCH STRONGER, BETTER, GOOD LOOKING (i still debate that, especially with the new hair colour) AND SPECIAL then i realised. Those people know who they are...

1 more thing, i never cheated
x

So much for being the love of her life....and #so much for my happy ending#

UPDATE

You know how i feel about you i still have happy memories......

Really? Funny cos not what she said before. I really hope Essan was a good choice for you. please, feel free to comment....

a month on..

2004-12-03T02:27:00.000-08:00

man will i EVER keep one of these things up to date???

since post numero uno i have:

-Finished with Laura to concentrate on myself
-met some uni deadlines
-Been drunk twice
-worked my ass off at uni/sainsburys
-FINALLY seen my favourite band N*E*R*D live. amazing!
-Met a potential lover/girlfriend for the future
-worn black lipstick to stand out from the crowd
-confirmed my non homosexual status, but will continue acting as i always do. Camp or not its who i am
-Loving Lemar, Girls Aloud, Gwen Stafani, Linkin Park/Jay Z, At The Drive-In, Zutons, Killers, Armand Van Heldon
-Almost had a nervous breakdown
-realised I have real friends!!!!!!! True ones!
-Nick and Soapdish are two different entities. not for much longer

right that will do for now, i wont leave it so long next time

XXXX

WOW

2004-11-22T02:48:00.000-08:00

N*E*R*D @ Hammersmith Apollo

AMAZING! In the top 3 gigs/live acts i have ever witnessed. Dunno who is the best, but is very close to being the best.

One hell of a band

So the story begins........

2004-11-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

Well here i go huh.

Day 1 of my blog. I am ill, damn cold weather. sure i should be asleep, but everyone knows how i operate by now.

Life, as per usual is just not normal is it? Why cant things be simple? even just every now and again??? Still least my girl is keeping me happy and mainly sane

Oh well, i will try to keep this up to date Nick fans!

God bless