About

Philip Hughes

About Bull3t

My name is Philip Hughes, I am a first-year college student living in England, aged 17. I am interested in web design, technology, software, hardware, gaming, computers, programming, skiing, ice skating, hiking, camping and free running. I have taught myself HTML, CSS, PHP, Visual Basic and Photoshop, yet have failed to fully complete a project in either. You can contact me using this form.

Quick Information

  • Nickname: Bull3t
  • Date of birth: 15th March 1992
  • Location: Portsmouth, England
  • E-mail Address: bull3t@ntlworld.com
  • Windows Live Messenger: bull3t@ntlworld.com
  • Facebook: Philip Hughes

About Bull3t's Blog

Bull3t's Blog is a next generation web log written by me, Philip Hughes (also known as Bull3t), a secondary school student living in England, aged 15. I write this blog for the sake of doing so, posting about anything I see fit. The tag line, "the rants and raves of the interweb" is, infact quite a fitting one, even if it does sound general. I am known for often 'ranting' or 'raving' about things I find on the internet.

Blogging History

I started blogging way back in 2004, where I had my original blog on Blogspot, now called Blogger. I created it because one of my friends suggested that I did so, but I had no idea what to post about, so I soon gave up on it. In May of 2006 I decided that I should really sort out the blog that was once mine, only to find that it had been transfered over to Blogger. I was quite pleased about this as many of the features that were on the original Blogspot had been updated and changed. I used my Blogger blog up until March 1 2007, where I purchased this domain and uploaded a whole new blogging platform, WordPress. Since then I have been using this blog daily, trying to update it with things of interest. It now keeps all of my rants and raves together in one place so that you can read and comment on them, proudly powered by WordPress and a long list of plugins. My main website and this domain are both hosted by StreamlineNet, created on Wednesday, March 1 2007.

Nickname History

My nickname, Bull3t, originated from Need for Speed: Underground 2 online play. I was going to register as English Sniper because that was my nickname at the time (from Call of Duty multiplayer) but I didn't think that this was very fitting for a driving game. I eventually thought about Bullet which was referring to my speed but it was taken so I replaced the e with a 3 – this was also taken, so I eventually went for IBull3tI – creating my new and original username. A few other people are named Bull3t too, as evident from Google but I am happy to state that I did not steal it from anyone else.

Nickname Usage

Here's a list of the names that are more than likely associated with me. The ones in bold are the ones I use most frequently, while the ones in italics are deprecated – or nearly deprecated. Look out for them!

  • Bull3t
  • Bull3tAlpha, Bull3t.Alpha
  • Bull3t1337, Bull3t.1337, Bull3t_1337
  • Bull3t-dA
  • English Sniper, English_Sniper, EnglishSniper
  • Bull3t.Philip.Hughes, Bull3tPhilipHughes
  • Silver_Bull3t

My Computer

  • Machine Name: Phoenix
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs)
  • Memory: OCZ Gold Vista 4GB (2X2GB) 800MHz
  • Hard Drives: (C:) 320GB, (D:) 250GB, (E:) 160GB
  • Motherboard: Asus Maximus II GENE
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
  • Monitor: Acer 22" Widescreen TFT
  • Sound Card: VIA HD Audio Output
  • Speakers: Labtec Pulse 285
  • Keyboard: Logitech Media Keyboard 600
  • Mouse: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
  • Case: Thermaltake Soprano Black Windowed
  • Power Supply: Hiper 730 Watt HPU-4M730-SK
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Test Results

It took some pointless tests one time, so sharing them with the world seemed like the best idea.

  • I will die of old age.

    We can tell that you're a bit of a free spirit that tends to be slightly more focused on having fun than some of the more 'important' things in life. Of course, this doesn't mean that you're swinging around in the wrong tree, more that you're more interested in the short term. After all, what's the point in getting up to monkey business if you don't go ape every now and then? This will undoubtedly annoy some of the more mature of your colleagues, but we get the feeling that while you may often be up to mischief, you're usually on a mission to make people happy. You're probably the one to suggest having a break, but not usually the one who offers to make the tea!

  • I am an online-entertainer.

    If art mimics life, so too, does email. In fact, email is how the world sees you online, so why not put your best foot forward? Chances are, you're not satisfied with sending an email unless it sounds just as clever and witty as you are in person. And who can blame you? Truth is, your friends would probably call your warm, outgoing personality your very best feature. You're the sort who fancies a good party and most likely, your social calendar is just as packed as your inbox – whether travelling around your neighbourhood, or to different cities, and countries. You're a worldly sort, but just because you're far away doesn't mean you don't have people to make plans with. But who has time to sort through all that junk email when you're on the road?

  • I am a realist.

    Dark, strong, genuine. Is that you or your coffee? To the casual observer, there's really no difference. How you take your coffee provides people with a small window into your personality. Here's what one might see…
    Straightforward and uncomplicated, your coffee-style says that you approach daily tasks and the world at large with realistic expectations and a no-nonsense attitude. You don't put a spin on things, and you definitely don't beat around the bush. Bells and whistles aren't your style. You take comfort in routine, and you might get a little flustered when big change looms on the horizon. You're reliable and dependable. If someone had to pick an adviser or confidant based solely on his/her coffee preference, you would be at the top of the list. Most likely, you value truth and sincerity above all and lead a reflective life.

  • My signature ale is Tanglefoot.

    Cheers! You're the strong, but light Badger's Tanglefoot – the nocturnal delight from Dorset. Ever noticed how accidents always seem to happen to particular people? That'll be you then. Your drinking partner is misfortune, but at 5% alcohol you are deceptively strong and your hidden depths prevent you from falling head over heels into adversity's face. Thankfully you're laid back enough not to give a badger's arse about the wickedness of Lady Luck. After all everyone's clumsy when they're drunk aren't they? In fact your sunny nature outshines the dark moments in your life and people are always trying to worm their way into your affections. We know how easily you fall in love, especially after a few pints. Just be careful who you invite into your sett and always demand their name and number. To avoid committing yourself too early you could try asking if they have an attractive best friend who may want to join you.