CARL CONNIELINGUS

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WELL HELLO BEAUTS!! CAN YOU BELIEVE ITS NOVEMBER ALREADY?? I STILL FEEL LIKE IT’S 2019 FFS HAHA AND HERE WE ARE, ON OUR LATEST EDITION AND SHENANIGANS OF CARL AND THEIR CRAZY LIFE IN 2021. STRAP YOURSELVES IN BECAUSE THIS IS GONNA BE A GOODUN’ AND I’VE A LOT TO CATCH YOU GUYS UP ON, SO HERE WE GO.

REWIND PLEASE

So in my last Column I introduced you guys to our little baby Angel and unfortunately not long after that, Angel took very unwell. While I was working Hayley had to take care of her and do vet runs but by the end of that day she had just gotten worse and we were advised that there would be nothing they could do for her as she had Neurological problems. Absolutely devastating to say the least!! Thankfully the kept her comfortable until both Hayley and I were present then we got to say goodbye. She wasn’t with us that long, but she will always be apart of our wee family. Love & Light Our Angel

On top of that, I decided to not continue with College this year and just take some time to concentrate on Carl’s growth and business, as there’s a lot coming up. Details given a little later on that.

FUN FACT ABOUT ME

I’M GONNA BE ON TV BITCHES HAHAHAHAHA I have never been on TV before, so this is massive and madness lol see Upcoming Events

A QUEER LOVE STORY - CHAPTER VI

MY BABY HAS LEFT ME!! To go on Tour with Paper Tigers mind but she’s still away haha . . Hayley and her band set of last night for their England and Scotland Tour, and I couldn’t be prouder of her achievements, especially this past few weeks, as she was flat out doing Halloween makeups. I wanna wish them the very best over the next week and wish them all the safety and success in the world. And peeps, I can finally announce that Carl has something big happening on TV. I’ll pop the details at the end for you guys, I’m super nervous but really excited all at the same time. Its such a fun show for Saturday Nights and according to the Producers, I will be the 1st Drag King on TV in that capacity ahhhhhh. And even though while filming the show Angel was very sick, I’m still very proud of my time there and would massively appreciate your support.Getting to this stage after the full grieving process we went through, which to be honest I don’t think either of us thought her Death would affect us the way it did. Not only did we go through that experience together but we comforted each other in a way that made us even closer, and for that I’m truly grateful.

MY MENTAL HEALTH AND I

Aw, this old constant battle guys lol to be honest things weren’t great for a while. After being told by Doctors that I was literally “riddled with cysts”, I had to attend Lagan Valley Hospital for a cyst removal on my right breast. A weird, painful procedure and journey, but thankfully a large one has been removed and although I still have some there, my healing process turned out well. On top of that we had the loss of our wee kitten and then just life.

Hayley and I decided we were really gonna work on not just our mental health, but our physical health too and while Hayley has been smashing it at a shred class three times a week plus band rehearsals and I’ve been doing gymnastics, we have been flat out dancing for the Gaga Tribute too. This bitch has the hardest dance routines haha but it’s great to get the mind and body working again, as no one talks about the affect that mental health and mental breakdowns have on your body as well. After lying in bed depressed for two years, I lost so much muscle and stamina and I had no idea the changes my body would go through. Next edition we’ll be discussing how depression and depressive episodes can alter your body as well as your mind.

Life has this funny way of kicking you in the balls every now and again, with a very swift boot up the hole not long after just for good measure haha but it’s those boots up the hole (profound moments, enlightenment), that get you moving again. With everything going on I still managed to hold it together, continuing to make moves for Carl and CJ. I’ll always be a work in progress, but I have the drive to keep going and that’s something I have longed for and won’t give up too easily anymore.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROJECTS

MUSIC & MOVIES

I can finally say it!! Carl ConnieLingus will be a contestant on RTÉ Ones new Saturday Night show, Last Singer Standing - A Oh we have watched and listened singing/karaoke game show with twist and to so much recently. We have been turns galore!! Hosted by Nicky Byrne patiently waiting on the new Scream from Westlife and Star Judges Nadine Movie, but its not out until 2022 Coyle from Girl’s Aloud, Joey Fatone from ahhhhhhhhh..the new Halloween N’Sync and Samantha Mumba, it has aired movie will have to suffice until then!! for 2 weeks already and will air for 8 weeks. A Time to Kill has just been put on I will be on 2 episodes - 20th and 27th Netflix and its a movie to watch guys. November and to say I’m nervous is is I have been listening to loads of Rock understatement haha but I really enjoyed because of Hayley lol but also lots the experience because it wasn’t just fun, of Jazz because of a future project in but we were so well looked after. I’ll be 2022. I can’t say much only that its jazz posting on my Socials more nearer the related haha as always, I’ll keep yous time, due to contracts but I cannot wait for posted you guys to see it lol And of course, Cher & Gaga!! Not only are we eagerly anticipating House of I will also be this years Host of Re-vision Gucci, but I’m getting hear songs of Belfast’s – Between the Bias at The Black theirs I haven’t heard before. I grew up Box on November 28th on Madonna and to me, Gaga is this . generations Madonna, Madonna and Applications close on Fri 5th November Cher will and always will be Legends, but but I’m really looking forward to this event they are all Icons in my eyes. because I was a participant a few years ago and I had a blast, so to be the Host now is an absolute honour.

OUTRO

Before I sign out with you guys, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Daniel and everyone at GNI who organised our night away to perfection. Hayley and I had the best time with the best bunch and we even got to watch Sister Act on a massive screen and dance along to the movie haha such a fabulous time away and such a great team to be a part of, so thank you for everything guys. Roll on the next one

And with that, I bid you all farewell my beauties!! Until next time!! Thank you for taking this journey with me and I’ll see yous on the flip side mutha fuckas Love & Light Carl ConnieLingus

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This is an opinion piece from the columnist/ contributor and not the opinion of GNI MAG / Romeo & Julian Publications Ltd.