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I read an article the other day that suggested a few simple things that you can do to make yourself happier. One of them was to “count your blessings”. Literally! I’ve heard it before too that if, each day, you write down three things that are positive in your life it can improve your general outlook. So…

1. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful, supportive group of friends.

2. I love where I’m living. City centre life is great and my apartment is awesome (so too is my flatmate).

3. Well, look outside! How could you not smile with that heaving yellow ball beating its warmth down upon us. Yay!

That’s it. A short little post to bring me back to blogging. 🙂

Today’s video blog in which I moan about signing on for the social welfare, rant about a moron and look forward to Jay and Silent Bob and Danny Elfman.

My first day and a half visiting Phil in Belfast was awesome. I debated, I walked a lot, I was surprised, I met a Doctor, I bounced around the nerd heaven that was the Heroes and LEGENDS (not Villains, as I say in the video) exhibition in W5 at the Odyssey and I saw the Titanic’s birth place.

Here’s me with Colin Baker. Thank you so much to the wonderful Phil for bringing me along.

Just a quick update before I head up to Belfast for a few days to see my boyfriend. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to update the vlog over the next couple of days but I’ll try. Anyone know of any good video editing apps for the iPhone?

I also talk about being broke and some of the things I would like to do (and will do) when I’m back working and have money again.

Who wants to have a debate with me? I want to talk about religion and abortion, the environment and gay marriage, aliens and euthanasia. I have opinions…honest!

Argue with me in the comments below or on Twitter @DarrenByrne.

In today’s update, I talk about The Voice of Ireland, the heartbreaking series finale of Raw, the rugby, selling my apartment, my iphone, John Green, Fantastic Mr Fox and…tea.

Some links:

• Follow me on Twitter @DarrenByrne
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
• Check out the vlogbrothers
• Raw on RTE’s iPlayer

As I get (excitedly) ready for this week’s The Voice of Ireland, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the show so far with you.

Follow Culch.ie on Twitter @Culch_ie and follow me on Twitter @DarrenByrne.

Sinéad suggested I become a continuity announcer for TV3. Do you think I have what it takes?

I’m looking forward to seeing Bernard Farrell’s Bookworms in the Abbey Theatre this evening. I’ll let you know how it goes on Culch.ie.

In today’s video, I play around with the Canon 550D for the first time. I’m not comfortable with it yet, but I’ll get there.

In the vid, I show off my new iPhone 4S, I rant about Daniel Craig as Bond and I send my brother Seán a birthday message. 🙂

I woke up this morning with the manflu and hadn’t planned on making a video today, but how could I deprive the world of my sexy sick voice?

Happy Groundhog Day, campers! This was supposed to be a very short vlog letting you know that I’ve got a few longer ones still to come.

However, I started talking about Daniel Craig, the US show Smash, my coughing fit, Camille O’Sullivan’s new album and Pennywise the Clown.

The Pennywise Endurance Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sheTpnkqVXg

This is basically my philosophy for 2012. While I search for a job, I will not simply wait around in front of the TV.

A slightly longer update telling you about my week and other various things.

A few links that I mention in the video:

@DarrenByrne on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DarrenByrne

@AnthonyMcG on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AnthonyMcG

@SineadKeogh on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SineadKeogh

@TheSonicScrew (my brother, Seán) on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheSonicScrew

The Sonic Screw on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/TheSonicScrew

My Drunk Kitchen on YouTube: www.youtube.com/MyHarto

Eh…I don’t like reality TV…I think.

Also, a huge thanks to everyone who has given me positive feedback on these little videos over the last week. It’s greatly appreciated.

I was woken up bright and early this morning by my flatmate and she interrupted a dream I was having. This is it.