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Monday, March 24, 2003 - 09:30 p.m.
I taped the Oscars last night and have it on in the background, if I hear any more songs from Chicago I may start going a little crazy. I haven't seen the film but from the clips that have been shown and the songs that have been played I will be avoiding it even more, it also has that stupid bint Catherine in it who's just a selfish little cow. Also, what happened to Renee's face? It looks like it's been smashed in with a frying pan, I remember when she looked normal in Empire Records.
How come LOTR is hardly winning anything, pah!
Well done Michael Moore and the guy from Y Tu Mama Tambien for actually making political speeches on the night, you may have got booed Michael but yuo have redeemed yourself a bit in my eyes.
Monday, March 24, 2003 - 01:05 p.m.
Well I'm gonna move most of my anti-war stuff across to my other blog so as not to bore those of you who don't want to worry about the killing of innocent civilians and the march of American Imperialism, I will still put the odd bit up here as it is obviously a really important event that can't be completely ignored.
So instead you get to read about me, ha ha. Not that I actually have anything to write about as I don't do anything any more as my housemates are either boring or ill.
I did go see the Throwing Muses last week though and they were quite brilliant, Kristin was as fantastic as ever and when she let rip with that voice you just felt like you were being enveloped by her pain. It was a good mix of new and old, they even made the quite poor first song on the new album sound great, which included highlights of Furious and Bright Yellow Gun. The crowd were well up for it too, although the majority did stay pretty still the whole time which was annoying as at times I just wanted to dance and jump about but felt too self conscious. The only bummer was the complete lack of merchandise and I dearly wanted a t-shirt to wear with pride, boo hiss. I think they're web site has stuff so I'll just have to get one from there.
To Kill a Mockingbird was on TV Sunday morning and watching it was a great way to start to the day, I'd only seen it once before at school and had forgotton how good it was. In the book though do the two kids not speak to some guy outside the court house who pretends to drink alcohol out of a bottle wrapped in a paper bag, when in fact all it is is cola? If not, what film am I thinking of?
Yes, England beat Scotland at the Rugby there is no need to rub it in people. Let's just hope the Irish give them a good hiding next weekend and make them miss out on the Grand Slam yet again (I'm not saying they bottle it, but how many times have they lost the last game of the 6 Nations now?).
You will have a parcel on the way to you today, I hope it gives you something to boogie too whilst studying (not that I want to distract you from your study of course).
Well I'm off to a Unison meeting this afternoon so adios kiddies, remember WAR IS BAD!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 08:29 p.m.
Reminder for me to read later.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 08:23 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 08:10 p.m.
OH SUPER CALEY!!! Wyness in the first half was all it took to beat the mighty Celtic. YES!!!!!!!! I'm off to scream some more!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 07:23 p.m.
I might be slightly pissed off that Everton got beat by the gooners, but that pales into comparison the pure joy I am feeling that Caley are beating Celtic. COME ON CALEY!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:50 p.m.
So we bomb them, and then we make them pay for all the damage we do? How the fuck does that make any sense? We also seem to be making sure that it is British and American companies getting the contracts, now that should ease some of the economic pressure the world is under.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:37 p.m.
People have been complaining for years that young people aren't political and don't think about what is happening in the world, but then as soon as they they are vilified for it as it doesn't agree with the propoganda that is being sold too us via the media and the government. Yes some of them probably did walk out of school because they thought it may be a bit of a laugh, but many of them also did it as they believed in what they were doing and felt it was time to protest a sick and unjust war.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:30 p.m.
This makes interesting reading as it shows the heavy handed methods the authorities are now using to break up these legitimate and democratic peace demonstrations. Davie-boy also has first hand details of the problems in Glasgow.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:21 p.m.
It's a Sunday and most of you are probably bored so here's something to help keep you going for a few minutes.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 05:10 p.m.
I really can't think of anything to write about today, I mean I could go on and on about the war but all of you seem to be bored with it already and becoming apathetic which is exactly what the government want you to be like. So you lot just sit in your middle class homes, sipping your tea and coffee, watching mind-numbing TV and living your comfortable lives as the American's go about bombing the fuck out of Iraqis, Brits and themselves. Oh, and occasionally Iran as well. So many people I have spoken to have spoken against the war, but in the end all they are are arm-chair supporters and they are possibly worse than people who support the war.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 04:45 p.m.
Why is Mike getting girls from the other side of the world to tell me off for not dishing up his soup. He is such a big jessie.
Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 04:28 p.m.
Yesterday's peace march was much smaller in number than last month's, but at the same time it was still the biggest ever anti-war march in Britain during a war which was good. This time I went on my own and spent a lot of time just wandering about and taking loads of pictures (I'll try and get them developed and uploaded in the next few days), I even stayed for around an hour listening to the speeches in Hyde Park, glad to hear oher voices against this war instead of all the crap that is on TV and the radio. The speech by the Union of Journalists was good as the guy went on about how they have been told to stop reporting the truth during the war and toe-the-line with what they are told to write. If we're meant to be fighting for democracy in Iraq why aren't we allowed to live in one?
Friday, March 21, 2003 - 11:50 p.m.
I was very proud yesterday as I managed to piss of a ticket tout by wearing my Stop the War t-shirt, ha ha.
Friday, March 21, 2003 - 11:42 p.m.
Shit, the Turks have moved into Northern Iraq. Welcome to WW3 kiddies.
Friday, March 21, 2003 - 11:37 p.m.
Ms Hersh and her fellow Muses were fantastic last night, playing a good mix of new and old and generally making a fantastic racket that made me shake my butt a little. The audience were like disciples in their adulation which just added to the great atmosphere, the only minus point was the complete absence of merchandise. I want a Throwing Muses T-Shirt!!!
Friday, March 21, 2003 - 11:21 p.m.
I could sit here and supply a million links into why this war is still so fucking stupid, but I'm tired and I'm sure others have already done that so instead I'll just complain at the way reporters keep using words like 'amazing' and 'awesome' when describing the bombing of baghdad. You would have thought that these people would have been asked to use more appropriate language right?
One of the things I hate most about war reporting is the fact that you can't really trust any of it. The bods running the war only let journalists see what they want them too, reporters only report what is in their interests, and bad news gets either 'lost' or hidden behind scary headlines and typed in ickle text.
So the Americans have already started killing British soldiers eh? You would have thought they would have waited a little longer, I mean they had probably only killed a few innocent civilians so far.
There are so many rumours going around that Saddam could be dead just now, who would be surprised if it was suddenly revealed that he had been dead for years?
Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 04:48 p.m.
Does anyone else just want to curl up into a ball for the next few weeks and hope that all is well when we wake up again?
I've been listening to the radio at work this afternoon (if I get caught I'll be in trouble but who cares) and it's just getting me depressed, I suppose I could just switch it off but I want to know what is going on. I nearly started throwing things a few minutes ago when Rumsfeld was making his speech in Washington, do these people realise how stupid they sound?
I'm glad to hear that so many protests are going on around Britain, lets just hope they continue to be civilised as we don't want to give the government propoganda to work with.
It looks like some of the kids that protested yesterday (and probably some from today also) have been suspended or expelled for their behaviour at protests, what a load of crap. These headmasters are being pathetic and reactionary, yes give them warnings about their behaviour but don't expell them.
I can't believe there is news coming through that Turkey are wanting to move troups into Northern Iraq, the shit is about to hit the fan. They will massacre the Kurds with the smallest of provocations and could lead to American troups having to fight Turkish troups.
Away from the war for a bit, who wants to be my back up date for May 15th 2004? My mate is getting married and I don't want to be a sad loner when attending and I very much doubt I'll be in any sort of relationship :o(
Three reasons why The Kills album rules:
1. The woman sounds like early PJ Harvey
2. They sound dirty, sexy.
3. They have a song called Fuck the People.
If the White Stripes album sounds as good as this we are in for a cracker at the end of this month.
Has anyone realised that all the TV programs they've been watching and enjoying have not been as good as before? The last season of Dawson's Creek was just the same thing over and over again, West Wing hasn't yet hit it off (not helped by being shifted round the schedules), 24 is getting better but me and Mike spend half the time predicting what is going to happen next, Buffy is truly terrible (the best thing to happen this season is The Breeders playing in The Bronze), Angel is just boring, and The Sopranos is pretty dull and boring also. What the fuck has happened?
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 09:55 p.m.
I'm just starting to sink again, I can't deal with all the shit that is going on in the world and around me. Not that the things that are happening to me personally are actually big or important or anything, it's just that I can't be bothered dealing with them yet they won't go away so I'm starting to retreat, fall back into what I know and what is comfortable instead of forging on and facing what has to be faced. I start over-eating again, I watch movies I know I can trust, I listen to music I know will make me float, I lock people out and don't want to talk or socialise, I exist but don't live.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 07:33 p.m.
They keep asking us to get behind the troops and support them whilst they are in Iraq but how can I when I don't think they should be there, and I know they are killing other people? I don't want people from either side to die in this pointless war so they're not getting my support, but at the same time I hope they all come back in one piece. My head and heart hurt too much just thinking of what is going to happen in the next 48 hours that I can't put into words what I really think. It would just end up being a jumble of words, a mess, a list of expletives, full of tears, full of hate, it would upset people, and it would probably get me arrested.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 07:25 p.m.
If Saddam had 48 hours to get out of Iraq, how come the war started before then? You mean Bush was lying, I couldn't believe that now could I?
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 07:20 p.m.
A good site for info on what protests are happening in your area.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 07:15 p.m.
Call me stupid right, but with the war already under way why would you stop a staging of what to do in the case of a terrorist attack? I mean is it not more likely that attacks will come now the war has begun? Our Government are just fucking pathetic.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 07:11 p.m.
Well the school kids have started it (did you see the way some of them were handled by police? fucking scum), now it's your turn to get involved. Be prepared to leave your work and generally cause civil disobedience, it may not be pretty but we have to make sure we continue to be heard.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:04 p.m.
Went to see David Holmes last friday and it was a great night out, the band bounced straight into the groove and I was shaking my butt from the outset, even if the rest of the audience took a few songs to get going. It was pretty much a replay of the Free Association album but that doesn't bring any complaints from this quarter, but could someone please explain to me how such a soulful voice can come from such a small white girl? The Throwing Muses gig on Thursday night has a lot to live up to after that show.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 09:59 p.m.
New music: The Kills - fantastic garage pop; Throwing Muses - more of the same, what more do you want?; Kristen Hersh - still as haunting and lovely as ever, if you haven't heard of this women or don't love her music you have no soul and no right to talk about music; Evan Dando - not quite sure yet, needs a second listen as it seemed a little dull first time round; Stephen Malkmous - first song is bad but it improves from there and is a good, if simple, album; My Morning Jacket - still not sure of them yet, seem ok enough if not brilliant; Sleepy Jackson - great; Mull Historical Society - better then the first album.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 09:42 p.m.
Movies seen since last update: Adaptation - good first hour or so and then stupid last thirty minutes that were just pointless and pathetic and ruined what could have been a great film, I am sure someone will now write in my gb that actually it had all this great meaning if only yuo looked for it, well you'd be wrong, it was just bollocks so pull your head out of your arse and shut the fuck up; Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (it was a preview too) - very good, very funny, very sharp, only slightly confused by the tea cup bit (which has since been cleared up), altered my view on Kaufman as this is the first films I've actually really liked by the him, the others being over-rated and pretentious; Equilibrium - good action, mind candy, more plot holes that the current war; Bread and Roses - political, fun, serious, interesting, great acting, great movie; The Sweetest Thing - was meant to be some feminest's dream if you only watched the first 15 mins but then collapsed into boring, unfunny chick flick, avoid; Villa of Roses - what the fuck? boring adaptation of what is meant to be a fantastic book, chose one story instead of trying to interlink all of those in the book and in the end you just didn't care about any of the characters; Road Trip - amusing in places but I think you have to be drunk to enjoy it to it's fullest; Sum of all Fears - spookily reaslistic in the current climate, but still a pretty dull movie where Tom Clancy sprouts his usual government propoganda. [I should point out that most of the films were rented by my housemate, hence the poor quality]
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 09:17 p.m.
Just went to Sainsbury's and the Fair Trade t-bags that I buy were discounted, I hope that doesn't mean the suppliers are getting any less. It's too late for Fair Trade fortnight but I suppose I shouldn't complain as it means I get them a little cheaper than normal, and maybe more people will buy them too.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 08:25 p.m.
I'm thinking of starting a book on where the next terrorist attack is going to be, who's in? We could put all the procedes towards buying George Bush some pretzels.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 08:20 p.m.
I just don't understand the need for this war at all, it's pointless and will lead to the death of thousands of innocent people. We have been told ever changing lies about why we need to go to war, none of which hold up to close scrutiny so we are left with Bush aiming for regime change even though we have been told all along that this is not what this was all about.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 08:13 p.m.
I was watching the CIS Cup Final on Sunday (still miserable from the United loss on the Saturday, we can be so crap you know) and just as the penalty was being set-up Mike walked in and straight away I said that Hartson would miss....
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 07:15 p.m.
Is it time to break the silence yet and unleash the fury that I feel inside myself, or should I leave all those words to people that can put it better than I can?
I mean could I ever write something as well put as this?
Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 04:47 p.m.
So when exactly do you think The X-Files jumped the shark then? Although I think the views on Buffy on the site are much better.
Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 04:16 p.m.
How have we not scored past Livi yet, this is a disgrace. It doesn't sound like a very interesting game though and apart from little flurishes we have showed very little, come on THE ARABS!!!
Anyone else watch the Tims v 'Pool last week? The game was ok and the result reflected the game (I still think Celtic can go through as 'Pool don't play attacking football and may struggle to score), but did you see the 'Pool player spitting at the fans? Let's hope he get the book thrown at him as it's that sort of thing which causes violence and we cartainly don't need any more of that.
Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 04:13 p.m.
All Tories should be shot, I mean do they really think they can get away with statements like this in the 21st Century?
Thursday, March 6, 2003 - 09:50 p.m.
And have I mentioned the Roger Sisters already? If not, they're great.
Thursday, March 6, 2003 - 09:34 p.m.
New Music:- Ms Dynamite (the edgier stuff is really good but there is too much sappy stuff on the album), Hell if for Heroes (ok rock), Mull Historical Society (great, possibly better than the first album), Zwan (a return to form of the early Smashing Pumpkins albums, although nothing yet touches the brilliance of 'Today'), Bonnie Prince Billy (why did no-one tell me about him before? fantastic), Sleepy Jackon (very good), Asian Dub Foundation (seemed a bit of a mix bag on first listen, may need more time. Fortress Europe is great though and very topical just now), Paloalto (starts off like an American Turin breaks, which is good, but then turns into sub-standard Coldplay, which is evil. Will give it a few more listens but may have to take off the good songs and sell on), and the first DCFC album (which is very good, thanks sweetie). Currently listening to the new Ed Harcourt as well and still got Tom McRae to go, who says I buy too many albums?
Also heard stuff by Ron Rexsmith lately too and that was very good, also look out for Kings of Leon and The Sights.
And in the next week we have the new Evan Dando, Throwing Muses and Kristen Hersh albums too....I love music.
Thursday, March 6, 2003 - 09:28 p.m.
Movies watched in the last week: Green Mile (slightly long but such a brilliant fairytale that I just loved it, the books are better though), Bourne Identity (good brainless fun), The Eye (not as good as I hoped, stick with Ringu), My Little Eye (why did I not listen to him, although the flatmate seemed to find it very scary, she is mad though), and Blade 2 (had some good action scenes but the pacing and plot was way too quick, not anywhere near as good as the first one).
Loads more to watch too as I've been on a bit of a splurge of late spending money that I should be saving for when we move in May, oh well.
Thursday, March 6, 2003 - 09:24 p.m.
If you like listening to live music download this nice piece of software. It even has a certain person you love to bits for some reason even though we all know how bad he is :o)
Thursday, March 6, 2003 - 09:22 p.m.
When was the last time I actually wrote a proper entry in these here pages? I just can't be bothered just now as I always feel like I should be doing something else and it's the same with whatever I am doing. I can't seem to sit still and just enjoy what I am doing, in the back of my head I want to be doing 3 or 4 different things at the same time. ARGH!
Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 08:17 p.m.
This weekend I actually got to go out for drinks with my flatmates (although minus him who was off getting drunk in another country) which was fun, although I want to know where the wet patch on my bed came from the next morning?
Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 08:07 p.m.
Yummy, pancakes are just lovurly. So how did yours go this year Shonie?
I had nice savoury ones with cheese and ketchup, and a couple of sweet ones with sugar and lemon. There goes my healthiness again then :o)
Saturday, March 1, 2003 - 04:44 p.m.
That fucking Brazilian Juninho!!! But United have won 3-0. Let me repeat that, DUNDEE UNITED HAVE WON 3-0. I am now away to get completely hammered, fuck me am I in shock.
3-0 to the Tangerines, 3-0 to the Tangerines, 3-0 to the Tangerines, 3-0 to the Tangerines.
Saturday, March 1, 2003 - 03:41 p.m.
Wow, so far today I have bought the 1st Season of Twin Peaks on DVD for £20 and United are currently beating the Pars 1-0. Oh, and Everton are winning too, and this could all be followed by a night out drinking. Fuck me life can be good at times after a shitty week at work.
Thursday, February 27, 2003 - 09:12 p.m.
Stolen from her, can you tell I'm bored watching the Liverpool game? And warning, this is long and Shonie you may want to skip some of these questions. In fact I can't believe I have been so honest as you will be able to work out more about me than I actually want you to know.
ANGER
1. Who did you last get angry with? Probably some stupid polititian
on TV, in real life it would be my work colleagues for being complete wankers
and making me feel the worst I have since the first year of Uni.
2. What is your weapon of choice? Biting sarcasm and ignoring people.
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex? Never, they would beat
me up anyway.
4. How about of the same sex? Probably not as I am a big wimp.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you? Unless someone
got angry behind my back, some lass at school as I was a bit of a wanker at
one point.
6. What is your pet peeve? Only one? Errrr, politicians as they don't
know how to tell the truth.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily? I always hold
grudges although I don't show them unless I get really pissed off.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in
a long time? Exercise.
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up? Around mid-day probably.
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't: Everyone
I know, I am shit at keeping in contact with people. How many of you lot do
I owe emails to?
4. What is the last lame excuse you made? "I feel tired".
It saved me going out when I was completely depressed and didn't want to admit
it too anyone.
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the
long ones...)? No, I always seem to flick channels through adverts.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in? Football training
last year was the last exercise I did, no-wonder I am putting on weight like
a middle aged man. Not helped by the cream egg I just ate, and there I was being
all healthy for the last couple of weeks (although I did slip a little when
at home).
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
None, I need to make sure I get to work or I'll be screwed.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice? I ain't no yuppy,
and only really drink Vodka and beer.
2. Meat eaters: white meat or dark meat? Vegetarians: Vegan or no?
I'll eat pretty much anything so 'greedy fat bastard' should be an option.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
Like I would remember? Normally drink a lot when with my mum's side of the family
but amazingly don't get hangovers. Last hangover was New Year when I collapsed
on someone else's living room floor.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company? No.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight? Yes, people will tell me
I'm stupid but I don't want to put on any more weight than I have already since
moving down here.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods? Sweets, and that's
the problem.
7. Have you ever looked at a small housepet or child and thought, "LUNCH"?
Well kids have to be useful for something don't they?
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member
of your gender of choice during a normal conversation? I'm a man, what
do you think?
4. Have you "done it"? Yes, but I've forgotton how.
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
Eyes, although possibly hair???
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute? No, see that's
how lame I am.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy? No.
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own? 1
2. What's your guilty pleasure store? Any music/movie shop.
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it? Travel the world,
save some, give some to charidee, buy my family/friends some pressies
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous? Famous, as then you would probably
be rich anyway and be in a position to try and make a change.
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
There are interesting jobs? Money isn't that important so I would try and avoid
truly boring jobs.
6. Have you ever stolen anything? I used to shop lift all the time,
and I stole money from my mum on a few occasions. I wish I hadn't done it, but
it's about the only rebelious thing I've ever done so don't hurt me.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive? Probably over a 1000.
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of? Going on
the anti-war march.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
Probably getting through Uni with a semi-decent grade.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life? I just want
to make a difference to one person in the world.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place? I may get a little
[cough]competitive at times, too many example to give really.
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher
skill than all the other competitors? No, you could say once at school
when we were playing squash but it wasn't really a competition. I'm not really
good at anything.
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score? Never,
I would feel too guilty.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of? Nothing.
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for
your own? I'd say Mike's
sofa-bed, but if anyone out there has a really good sound system I wouldn't
mind nicking that off them.
2. Who would you want to go on "Trading Spaces" with? For
any Brits out there, they mean Changing Rooms. In that case I would like to
swap with Mich as
she's all arty.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be? Tony
Blair, 'cause then I could make a difference that mattered.
4. Have you ever been cheated on? No.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
My whole body?
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
Some patience would be good.
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey? I may be sad and boring,
but not that sad and boring.
8. Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin? Sloth.
Seven Heavenly Virtues
FAITH
1. What religion do you follow? Fuck organised religion, it's just
a way to control and manipulate the masses. I don't believe in anything.
2. What religion were you raised as? None.
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
A human property, otherwise most of us wouldn't have it.
4. Do you believe in magic? No, but I always wished I could find a
genie.
5. What was the last promise you broke? To another, probably that I
would go out for drinks and then not gone. To myself, that I would try and be
a bit more healthy.
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it? Whenever
I was forced to go to church with the Scouts.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect? Besides me? Never.
HOPE
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season? Yes,
although still waiting for Winona Ryder to turn up.
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
That I do something to help others, which in turn will make me feel good.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know
that there is a large chance of failure? Yes, because I'm stupid. I always
think United will win yet they never do.
5. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket? If so, how close did
you come to winning? Indeed, and I've only ever won a tenner.
6. Do you gamble? If so, what game or activity? Only the lottery,
and even that is very rare.
7. Have you ever had something called off on account of bad weather, but
then gone ahead and done it anyway? No.
CHARITY
1. What causes do you support? Financially see below, but many others
whenever I can. Main one just now is the Stop the War campaign.
2. What causes have you given money or time to? UNICEF, Childline Scotland,
Samaritans, Unison - I make contributions directly out of my pay.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach
for the homeless? No.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International,
or another travel-inherent worldwide charity group? I would love to.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street? I used to but now
I have reasons that I don't, I won't go into here just now.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
I would if they asked.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need?
I just try to be there whenever they need someone to talk to.
FORTITUDE
1. What are you most afraid of? Being lonely.
2. What did you do today that was really brave? Nought, unless you
count getting on the London Tube system as brave (some would say stupid).
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why? Kabuki
as it's full if Japanese myth and the artwork is just amazing.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone? I hope I would.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains,
or more heart? More brains as I ain't as clever as I think/want.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright? If so, when? If not, how do you avoid
it? I used to get nervous but I would just get up there and do it.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower? A follower,
I haven't the knowledge or personality to be a leader.
JUSTICE
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? Were you chosen? Yes,
but I hadn't been in the UK for 5 years so didn't have to do it.
2. If they reinstituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would
find some way out of it? I would rather be jailed than go.
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)? Get real,
how is murder an answer for murder?
4. Which should be guaranteed legal: I guess there should be a choice
here right?
5. Do you believe that Dubya is rightfully President of the USA? Fuck
no.
6. What was your favorite media circus trial? I really don't care.
7. Have you ever written a letter to a politician? Yes, but I never
get round to sending them as they may think I'm stupid.
TEMPERANCE
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on? Errrrr,
should I answer this?
2. Do you collect anything? CD's, DVD's
3. Are you addicted to anything? Chocolate M&M's, music and Dundee
United.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
No.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things? Switch.
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do: Work for
London University, but I did escape after only four weeks.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things? Indeed, which is why I
always feel so bad when people reject me.
PRUDENCE
1. Who is the wisest person you know? My mate Tam.
2. Have you ever participated in a vigil? No.
3. Do you take advice when it's given? Probably not often enough but
I do try and listen.
4. What area are you wisest in? Probably football, but less and less
so I reckon.
5. Do you drive defensively? Yes.
6. Have you ever had unprotected sex outside of marriage? Would you ever?
Yes.
7. What did you learn today? I can't actually think of anything although
there is bound to be something.
8. And of course, what is your favorite heavenly virtue? Justice, although
it is often lacking in this world.
Thursday, February 27, 2003 - 03:44 p.m.
I think I need to shave as it's starting to get a little itchy and gets in the way when I am eating, how do you cope (that link would have been so much funnier if my sister kept an online diary, luckily I'm not nasty enough to link any other girls I know)? The only problem is I can't be bothered going to buy a new blade as I seem to have lost my old one somewhere between here and Scotland, sigh.
Well Scotland was fun, drank lots of booze without actually getting too drunk, and I didn't have a single hangover (unlike some members of the party who turned into perfect advertisments for never drinking) which is always good. The party itself wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and the night seemed to fly by, the food was nice and I even ended up having a swig of whisky (dear god do I hate that stuff) since my dad was handing it out for free.
Went to see Caley Thistle (there's only one Ross County) as well when I was up and although they managed to win 6-1 the game was pretty dire and the team barely shifted out of first gear. I think their new manager is ruining the team 'Pele' put together and next season could be a long and difficult one.
If anyone mentions the rugby I shall rip their eyeballs out.
Thank you for the parcel. The DCFC album is very good, and the beef jerky just scrumptious.
I can't actually think of anything to write although I know I have thought of hundreds of things over the last couple of days. They should invent a computer that works in the shower as I seem to have all my best ides in there, then this place would be worth reading.
Did you read the shocking news about Hillary Woods leaving JJ72? Now who am I gonna wank over from the rock fraternity? I'd say Avril Lavigne but that would probably be a bit uncool, especially with the music she produces (although I do actually quite like Complicated, how many cred points does that lose me?).
Radio 4 were quite good the other night. Some of their songs were average indie which let them down a little, but others had the place going bouncy bouncy. The last song 'Dance to the Underground' was mental, the whole place was jumping about and waving their arms about it was ace. Mclusky were as great as ever too. I've seen them 3 times now and each time in a support slot, although for the life of me I can't remember who it was they were supporting last time?
I've bought and ordered a whole load of new albums so expect some reviews to pop up here over the next couple of weeks. I will however compliment the new Nick Cave album just now as it is superb, still getting into the Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, and still haven't formed an opinion on Q and Not U (they seem a little scattered but I'll stick with it). The Roger Sisters are very good though, very 'Bis' like although completely different at the same time (how great is that for a review eh? Rolling Stone/NME here I come).
Well after worrying how to tell Maz that we didn't want to live with her when the lease ran out in a couple of months, she has saved us by saying she is going to move in with a friend. Yipee! That means me and Mike are gonna have a pad together, god help the neighbours (and that is not meant to sound rude, I know what you lot are like).
See, nearly a whole entry without being political. Well done on the Labour MP's who revolted in the vote last night, it may not mean much in the whole scheme of things but it at least gives an indication to 'President' Blair the divide he is creating in this country.
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 07:43 p.m.
I am alive but you'll just have to wait for a proper update as I'm off to watch Radio 4 and Mcklusky tonight, so adios lovies. Sxx
Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 03:06 p.m.
I'm off to Scotland tomorrow so don't expect many updates as I don't know if I'll be online much, not that you'll miss anything insightful as my mind seems to stuck in a pattern on misery just now that although hidden well with the faces I am able to make, but deep inside it hurts like hell. I'll get over it though, I always do so no need to panic.
I felt like I was walking through various timewarps on the way to work today, everywhere I looked there seemed to be people from the 60's or 70's. As soon as I walked out my door there was a couple dressed like extra's from Shaft. The guy had on a long leather brown jacket with a 70's style haircut, whilst the wifie had on 2 inch heeled boots with pointy toes (why do women wear pointy shoes/boots, they are the most disgusting things?), a cream jacket that had a horrible black and brown design on it, and then a sort of 60's short hair cut that if alowed to grow would turn into a beehive. Then when the train pulled in the driver had long 70's rocker style hair which put my old hair to shame (yes, that bad). And I am sure there was someone else as well but I can't remember, damn!
Did anyone else watch the Arsenal match last night? That is how footie should be played, the first half was just pure football and makes me realise how shit Dundee United really are. I mean both teams were puting together passing moves of about 10-15 passes, United are lucky to string together a single pass all game.
I've been trying to eat more healthily over the last couple of weeks as I piled on the pounds over Xmas and although I felt like I was starving to death the first couple of days it feels a little better now and I am eating nice salads, lots of fruit, small dinners, and no sweets at all which means for once my body is not running on pure sugar. The only thing I need to do now is find some sort of exercise to do, if only people I knew could play squash. I am tempted to start swimming but I'm not very good at it, and I hate jogging as it is kinda boring although i have had the idea of putting in for the London Marathon one year so I suppose I should learn to like it? So what else can I do? I could get some sort of fitness video but they always look so naff, are there any good ones out there? I sound like a complete woman I know but I've put in about 2 1/2 stone since moving to London and only about a stone of that was actually needed (I was completely skinny after my trip round Europe as I could harldy afford to eat properly). Let's stop this now before I go completely over the edge and start talking about sex in the city and the latest office gossip.
I just went and done an 'Only Fools and Horses' moment, I feel like such an eedjit. I was talking to my boss so I leaned to the right to rest on the desk, unfortunately the desk was not there and I started to fall over and had to put my hand out onto the wall to stop myself from falling over. My decent into complete madness continues before your very eyes.
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 11:05 p.m.
To be roughly sung along to the tune of "Where did you sleep last night?" (some bending of words JDB style required):
"How do you sleep at night?"
My Blair, my Blair, don't lie to me
Tell me how do you sleep at night
In Baghdad, in Baghdad
Where the bombs will surely drop
I bet adults don't sleep at all
My Blair, my Blair, don't lie to me
Tell me how do you sleep at night
In Baghdad, in Baghdad
Where the bombs will surely drop
I bet adults don't sleep at all
In Iraq, where all the soldiers kill
The terr-oooo-rists will grow
The dead will grow in nu-u-mbers
As the we-st live on the oil
My Blair, my Blair, don't lie to me
Tell me how do you sleep at night
In Baghdad, in Baghdad
Where the bombs will surely drop
I bet adults don't sleep at all
My Bush, my Bush, where will you go
When enemy men strike back
In the bunker, in the bunker
That's where you'll hide
While the rest of your country will die
My Blair, my Blair, don't lie to me
Tell me how do you sleep at night
In Baghdad, in Baghdad
Where the bombs will surely drop
I bet adults don't sleep at all
My Bush, my Bush, where will you go
When enemy men strike back
In the bunker, in the bunker
That's where you'll hide
While the rest of your country will die
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 10:27 p.m.
Latest google searches that have hit my site:
"pictures of weegie neds""words for the weegie bored" (actual spelling)
"tartan fart movie buy"
"naked pictures of audrey tatou" (who could blame them?)
"bush nuclear discodave" (which is kinda scary really)
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 10:23 p.m.
The world is collapsing
Around our ears
I turned up the radio
But I can't hear it
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 02:18 p.m.
Well the cinema wasn't too bad last night in the end. The Hours was quite boring though and the first hour of the film could have been better spent extracting your own fingernails, luckily it improved slightly but I certainly won't be recommending it to people unless they are suffering from insomnia. Claire Danes was lovely as ever, although she seems to have lost quite a bit of weight and looks slightly anorexic, and what has she done to her hair? I remember it being so lovely in 'My So Called Life', that gorgeous redness.
Daredevil was much better, and possibly better than Spiderman, full of cartoon action and cheesy storylines that you could only get away with in an action movie. There were a million and one faults with the plot, characterisation, pacing, ending etc but in the end it was just great fun and a return to the darker side of comics like the first two Batmans (and many will note the similarities between the two). Look out for the sequels in the coming years.
In between films my mind was in a complete fug, I wandered about waiting for Mike and could not get my mind out of a heavily depressed state. I don't know what it is that is getting me down just now but I wish it would just piss off, I feel so pointless and worthless and uninteresting that there is little point to anything really. I keep looking towards the past as I see no future, but my past was no better than things are now so that is just pulling me further down. I feel like I am falling and there is no bottom to the pit.
Everytime I move or change job I think things will be different, that maybe everyone else was wrong and that I am actually a nice bloke and people will like me, but it always turns out the same way. It's obvious that it is me that is wrong, me that is boring, me that is not a nice bloke, me that people could easily live their lives without. Maybe I could change but how in the hell do you stop being boring?
Monday, February 17, 2003 - 04:01 p.m.
I feel completely apathetic to everything these days, movies, books, music, people. I'm off to the cinema to see The Hours and Daredevil tonight but I'm not really full of anticipation for either of them. but I'm away to Scotland again next weekend so I want to make sure I catch them before they dissapear from the local screens. I really can't remember the last thing that got me really excited?
The last book I read was Z for Zakariah, and although being quite good it wasn't as great as I thought it would be, some of the language seemed a little clunky at times.
The last album I bought was Nick Cave, and again it is good but not his best work and never really got me like his live performance did.
The last film I saw was About Schmidt, and again good but not great. The last TV show I saw was the first couple of episodes of 24, and again it was good but it never really had any surprised and was full of government propoganda (could they have made the theme and bad guys so obvious? And they wonder why Americans can be so racist?). The only great moment was seeing Kym in her knickers, I am so sad.
Even people seem to be bottom of the list of importance just now as I just can't seem to be bothered with them. I owe a load of phone calls/emails/letter but I just stare at the phone/screen/paper and there is nothing and I just put it off until later, whenever that may be? It's not like I have anything to say anyway, I mean I went on a 3 hour march at the weekend and hardly said a thing the whole time as I am just a boring sod with fuck all in my head that people want to hear. I wish I could lock myself up in isolation and tell the rest of the world to fuck off and leave me alone.
I should be excited at going home this week to see my family but just now it feels like a chore rather than anything else (no offence Shonie). I'm gonna be surrounded by people I barely know on Saturday night so I'll sit and drink and drink and drink, staring at the ceiling hoping it will collapse on me or something.
And thank fuck this weekend is over as if i had heard one more word about relationships and the best way to pull on Radio 5 I would have ended up smashing my stereo to pieces.
Friday, February 14, 2003 - 08:15 p.m.
I was gonna delete anyone that mentioned 'today' from my buddy list but now I am having second thoughts as nearly everyone has (in fact I didn't even want to mention today in here as that would just be encouraging it all really, but alas I am at home alone on a Friday night sitting at my computer with fuck all to do and not really caring about doing anything either). Not that you would miss me as I don't exist in d/land these days anyway, but that's besides the point. I could lie and say I only hated it 'cause of all the commercial crap, but that's a given these days, what I really hate about it is the same reason that I hate most holidays, the fact that it makes single people feel like shit and like social lepers. If there is one thing the powers that be do still get right, it's controlling its people through relationships. I know I shouldn't feel miserable about being single, but I do at times and there is fuck all anyone can say and do about it. I should be used to it about now, I mean I have only spent 3 Valentine Days in a relationship, only received cards off maybe 3 people (one when about six, one from Emma, and one from a friend to make sure I didn't feel bad that year) and given them out to around 5(2 in primary school, to Emma, to a high school crush, and one to a friend as we had agreed the year before to do it so we didn't feel left out, she forgot....). My love life could fit on the back of a pin head. If I was drunk I would go on, but I haven't had a drink since I left Scotland so I'm gonna run away before I say anything stupid. FUCK THE WORLD!!!
Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 11:24 p.m.
This whole Iraq situation is starting to do my head in, wherever I look there are arguments in every direction and now I am having doubts about it all. The second article I have linked says exactly what I have been thinking for the last couple of days, whatever decisions are made there will be death of Iraqi citizens, unless of course someone else has another way of solving all this?
I am still against this war, but at the same time I have been thinking about what would have happened if we had just let things go on as they are, I mean the sanctions were just killing people (although maybe they would have been a little more effective if we hadn't kept buying oil from the country and enriching the regime in power, therefore allowing them to stay rich and healthy) were they not? And if we just walk away now it could say to other states and organisations that we don't really mean business, is that an impression we could afford to make? The other side to this argument of course is that if we walk away states and terrorist organisations may actually think we are serious about trying to find peaceful solutions to problems and we could move towards creating a better planet rather than trying to destroy it, but is this truly likely? We have raped and battered this planet for so many years now that it would take mamoth changes from the West to get any trust from countries/states/organizations, a trust that can never be achieved with people like Bush and Blair in power (I mean who does actually trust anything our government tells us these days, what with all the spin in recent years and the lies we have been told in the run up to this war? I certainly don't, in fact I don't even feel scared travelling around London even with all these supposed terrorist threats that are supposedly going to happen on the same day as the biggest ever anti-war demo).
What I want to read and hear just now are viable arguments as to what should be done if war is not used? What methods should be employed to remove any WMD that Saddam may have (although I am yet to see evidence that he has any or that he would be capable of using them to any great effect)? How can we help the Iraqi people? How can we help stabalise the region? Do these countries actually want/need our help, or is the whole problem down to the fact that we in the west think we are 'superior' to others and should go round policing the world? Is our way of life (democracy/consumption/economic divide/political system etc) truly any better or should we get our house in order before running off and telling others what to do?
Don't worry people I'm not falling for all the propoganda and crap that the US/British/French/Russian governments are coming out with (I'm sorry but I had to include the last two as I think that they are opposed for more reasons, such as contracts that they have within Iraq, than they are telling us. Again, if we are imposing sanctions how come these countries have contracts with Iraq?), I'm just trying to look for answers to questions that I can't seem to form in my head right now. I only wish I had the time/intellect to find these answers and learn more but in the end I am too lazy/not clever enough/don't have the time to read everything that is produced on this situation.
Anyone got any answers?
Monday, February 10, 2003 - 08:01 p.m.
I feel so ill, I'm not entirely sure what is wrong with me as I am able to eat, drink etc but my stomach and chest keep feeling kinda funny and I am having constant hot flushes. When I felt like this yesterday I just thought it was my body recovering from Saturday night but alas it is still with me so I'm gonna go curl up on my bed and watch videos until I drop off.
Had fun up north even though I had to endure two games of football with shite referees (and at times as shite a Dundee United), the company was great at all times though and hopefully it won't be long before we all meet up again.
Friday, February 7, 2003 - 03:24 p.m.
Currently sat in Glasgow between these two lovely people recovering from the footie last night where Celtic cheated there way to the Final after bribing the referee to put in the worst performance I have even seen in my life (I don't think I have ever been in such a pissed off mood as last night, I was ready to split heads). I have no voice left and want to go beat the crap out of a load of policemen, but apart from that I am fine. Well off to E'burgh on Saturday before seeing United again on Sunday in the derby (which we had better win after me travelling this far) so not sure when I'll update again, don't miss me too much.
Monday, February 3, 2003 - 01:14 p.m.
What a weekend eh? United win a dramatic game against Motherwell (ha ha, loser) with only 10 men left on the pitch, and Everton storm past a collapsing Leeds United to remain in contention for a Champions League spot (although realistically I think the UEFA cup is more likely). Then the weather cause the cancellation of the BNB's game on Sunday making me slightly weary about the fixtures I am meant to be attending next week, I certainly hope I don't travel all the way up north to find either of the games cancelled or I shall be slightly pissed off.
How come it is so difficult to find decent (or any even) books on Trade Union history? I've looked in two good shops in London (including Bookmarks), searched through Amazon and Blackwell's, and still there is little available. I can't believe that such an important workers movement has so little written about it (maybe there's a gap for someone?). Anyone known of any info I could be chasing up?
What is with the new adverts by the BBFC at the cinema warning of showing people movies that they aren't old enough to see? That is possibly the scariest thing made in the last few years, are they trying to disturb the viewers of it or something? I don't understand it though as kids are always going to watch movies they aren't meant to watch and to be honest it isn't going to harm them at all, I mean look at me I'm perfectly normal aren't I (although I may have special powers but I'll get to that later)? My parents let me and my sister watch 15's and 18's before we were old enough and I'm sure a lot of your parents did the same. As long as parents are responsible with what they allow their kids to see I doubt there will be any problems, it all falls back on this perceived linkage of movies corrupting us which is a load of crap to be honest. You have a bloke, he watches violent movies, and he owns a gun, which item do you think the authorities want to get rid of? Exactly, stupid fucks.
But beyond this propoganda I did get to see two movies at the cinema this weekend. The Pianist, which was interesting and 'enjoyable' but possibly about half an hour too long, plenty of the themes have been explored before as well but it still held my attention well and showed how horrificly the Jews were treated in WW2 (maybe they should watch this and remember what it was like before they go killing any more Palastinians). There were some truly gruesome scenes in it also but I won't ruin them for you by mentioning them here, and there is another scene near the end which had people gasping out loud which was just brilliant. Also saw About Schmidt which I thoroughly enjoyed (although others hated it for some strange reason), it had some very funny scenes, including a naked Kathy Bates which is one image you probably never wanted to see in your life, and was a good portrayal of life in retirement. Yes there were plenty of cliches, but Nicholson was great and the letters he wrote to the orphan he had sponsered were extremely amusing.
Another bowling session this weekend and I kicked Mike's arse (well, I beat him anyway). I only played well in the final game though so the scores were all quite low (145 was the highest I think), but I'm blaiming the people in the lane next to us as they kept falling over and things which was extremely distracting. A couple of them were quite cute though as it was a load of punks and goths playing, certainly plenty of dyed hair to keep me smiling anyway. Two things that struck me though, first was that most of them had posh middle england accents, and second that some of them were wearing tracky bottoms. Goths in tracky bottoms, what is the world coming too?
So what are my special powers I hear you ask, well as most people who know me shall tell you, whenever I say something isn't going to happen or hasn't happened in a while (ie, at least the rain's avoided us so far, or there haven't been any delays on the trains lately) it invariably happens soon afterwards and on saturday it nearly took a turn for the worse. Mike and I were standing on the platform waiting to go to the British Musuem and casually I commented something along the lines of jumping in front of the train, the next thing I see as I turn around is a kid playing on the platform and falling over and sliding slightly on the smooth surface, just as a train is coming through. My heart missed a beat. From now on I am keeping my gob shut.
Finally for this weekend I saw two really good programs on Iraq, the first looked at the history and culture of Iraq and how any war could destroy what is left of already ruined artifacts and sites of historical importance. This is after all the place of Babylon, the birthplace of modern civilisation, the home of the invention of the wheel, and the supposed birthplace of Adam and Eve. It was a good insight into something which never seems to be covered by the press or other news programs. The second program was a special edition of Panorama which basically asked viewers to email/text questions into a panel of experts to be answered and what seems to be obvious is that either the British public is either massively against this war, or only intelligent left-wing people watch decent factual programs as only a handful of emails were sent in supporting military action. Do you think Blair/Bush will listen? There is a special program on BBC2 this Thursday, I think, which could be equally as interesting, Jeremy Paxman hosts a public interview session with 'President' Blair. Lets hope he gets the grilling he deserves, who wants to run a book on the amount of sweat he gives off during the questioning? Put me down for a couple of litres. It could be quite interesting, lets just hope I remember to set the video though as I will be cheering on a famous United victory against the Tims at that point and war will be the last thing on my mind.
Monday, February 3, 2003 - 08:46 a.m.
This is from Friday but I forgot to upload it.
I forgot to include Timecode on that list of movies that you can't get over here. Has anyone actually seen it, is it any good? I don't want to waste my money on a film that looks good but is in fact as exciting as watching the new series of Buffy (watched the first two episodes last night and it was so dull, I am hoping that they were just setting the season up but somehow I feel the legs have been chopped off from the series).
Well after all the excitement yesterday United have appointed Ian McCall as manager, this was the guy that originally turned us down so I am a little sceptical about why he may have changed his mind this time but I think he will do well for us and fingers crossed that starts on Saturday with the 6-pointer against the 'Well.
Nipped into town last night after work to look for some books on Trade Unions and Borders didn't have anything at all, useless bastards. Not that Amazon is much better so I am hoping that the Socialism book shop over the road from the British Museum (which I am going to on Saturday) will have some, looking for both history of TU's and modern thoughts on TU's as well. I had a quick look on amazon as well and they didn't have too much so I hope there are some good books out there on the subject.
The snow was great yesterday wasn't it? Brought the whole country to a standstill, when I was listening to Radio 5 before nodding off they had listeners phoning in to say they had been stranded for 7,8,9, 10 hours, fantastic. The good thing was most of them were happy having a laugh about it and coming up with different things to do to keep them from going mad. The best two I heard were swapping passengers for a while, and swapping cars for the next half an hour. It didn't actually seem that bad in London (maybe a couple of inches at most), but the trains and tubes were full of delays and chaos as usual. You have to wonder about this country sometimes, I mean they knew this was coming yet they hadn't taken any precautions whatsoever, oh well life goes on I suppose. The trains were still bad this morning as well, I got into work about 80 minutes later than I should have but at least I never got as pissed off as some of the people I saw ranting and raving (always good fun to watch).
There's a Mark Thomas show on tonight, 7:30 Channel 4. I think it is about the was on Iraq so don't miss it as he is a very funny guy.
That Daily Mail woman on Question Time last night should be shot, but well done to George Galloway for not physically attacking her for being a right stupid old bitch, the right wing fascist homophobe that she showed herself to be.
And I'll just add that as well as taking two hours to get to work, instead of half an hour, it took me an hour and a half to get home. I deliberately left work early though so not too bothered, certainly not as bothered as the guy on the platform who swore approxiamately every second word, although who he was talking to I am not sure.
Thursday, January 30, 2003 - 04:19 p.m.
My head is still spinning with the news that United have sacked their manager and everything that I was gonna write in here has now pretty much been forgotton, not that it was that important anyway. Still waiting for confirmation that McCall has taken over, which hopefully he has as maybe then he will be able to take this club onwards and upwards (which to be honest wouldn't be that difficult after Heggie's attempt at management).
Went to a gig for the first time in ages, and as well as feeling completely alone there, the bands were pretty average too. The first band on, Pink Grease, were just a pastiche of garage rock who looked great but tried too hard to look different and be cool (you should never try to be cool, 'cause in the end you are either cool, or you're not cool there is not much you can do about it) and after the initial couple of songs being quite good they rapidly dropped in quality before the end.
Next up came the Mountain Goats (crap name) who should just piss off back to the coffee shop they were found in, the singer may have been a nice bloke but up until the drummer came onstage they were boring and dull (this is what comes out of the wood work when Elliot Smith is busy jacking up instead of producing albums).
Bis were the saviours of the night, lighting up the stage with their indie/dance tunes which actually got some people dancing, at first I wasn't sure whether I wanted them to play THE song, but as soon as Manda Rin started jumping about to the 'Candy Pop' I was in heaven (she is one foxy chick with the coolest hair I have seen in a long time). Some of their newer stuff ain't great but I'll wait till I hear the album before making a judgement.
We then had to endure James Yorkston who was just boring, he had a couple of ok-ish tunes but nothing to get excited about, and his acoustic/folk wank at the end was not required. The only plus was him dedicating a song to Kirckaldy, now that is a novelty (the smelly Fifer that he was).
I was gonna have a rant about Craig Nicholls, suicide and The Vines but to be honest I can't be bothered just now, but I'll say this. Someone get help to this man soon or we will end up with another Kurt/Richey by the end of the year, and although teenage kids will be stupid enough to hold him up as some kind of hero they would be wrong too. There is nothing more selfish than suicide and we don't need martyrs to the cause.
Today I decide to wear a nice summery light blue t-shirt to work so what happens? It snows, story of my life right there.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 - 09:14 p.m.
Is there even any point on me commenting on the recent news of war in Iraq, even though there is no evidence of Iraq having any WMD, or the "Labour" government planning on screwing over the Firefighters by introducing arcane measures which could cost them more than they think (to think that this party was built from Trade Unions eh? they're meant to be looking after the common man, hah, but only if the common man earns at least £60,000 a year and likes giving party donations), or should I just go sit in the corner and plan some assassination attempts?
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 - 04:42 p.m.
I don't understand the current system with DVD releases just now and it is really pissing me off, there are about 5 DVDs I want to buy at some point when I actually have any cash but they are not yet available over here, boo hiss. So that basically means I have to order from the US, theoretically this should be cheaper but if the Customs people find out I'll be whalloped with a large sum for tax, double boo hiss. So to all DVD distributors out there, pull your finger out and release the following films over here:
Pump Up the Volume (my video version is nearly dead)
Woman in Black
Wild Palms (not what you're thinking Kymee)
The Hobbit and Return of the King animated versions
Friday, January 24, 2003 - 08:57 p.m.
I think I've shifted into an alternative Universe where a decent Top of the Pops exist, it's that or someone put some strong mind altering drugs in my sausages. I mean last week we had Badly Drawn Boy, Foo Fighters, Richard Ashcroft (although he's now probably part of the establishment with his droning love songs) and Electric 6, then this week we have The Libertines, Feeder and Flaming Lips. Yep you read that right, The Flaming Lips were on TOTP. Rejoice one and all!!!
