Gone But Not Forgotten

Happy Birthday Hot Mark!

Well, maybe not so hot, not your best picture...

Rhiannon's birthday night out!

Highlights of the night:
Learning that Rhiannon can't tell the time on a 24 hour clock.
The amazing food at the Mexican restaurant, and the amazing hats!
The helium balloons, there's nothing funnier than singing happy birthday with a high pitched voice.
Good times.

Constructing a Fort.

Today I was set the mission to build a fort over the weekend in my front room, which was a pretty awesome idea. So now, after a few vodkas, I have decided that it is time to try and decide how to build it. The initial problem is that I don't have removable cushions on my sofa, which means that I have to fashion a fort out of blankets and boxes. And I only have two small boxes. hmm. suggesions please.

Working Nine Til Five

Today I was almost mugged at lunch, well, that might be an exaggeration. The 'mugger' may have been about 6 years old, and his 'weapon' may have been a dirty sewing needle, but even so... Stupid pyke kid. Apparently he wanted my necklace and wasn't going to let me pass, and was going to stab me with this needle. I especially liked the fact that his dirty, scum parents just sat and watched him. Actually, they probably encouraged him.

Anyway, work wasn't good today, random sackings never really do the paranoia any good. Lets hope its not me tomorrow!

But despite of all that, its Friday tomorrow, which is sweet.

Happy Birthday Rhiannon!

Happy Birthday Rhiannon!

Decisions, decisions.

I lost my battle against Big Brother. As much as I hate it, I am now pretty much compulsively watching it. The people are absolute idiots. the biggest freaks ever, and yet I can't stop! I can't decide which to watch though, the British Soap Awards are on too and they are pretty amazing. Aww, choices.

Day out

The hire car I had today really made me question why I keep my battered old corsa. I didn't realise just how slow and awkward my car is, yet for some reason I still have a sentimental attachment to it. I actually feel guilty about thinking about getting another car. Although there is NO way I can afford one now, so this rambling is really pointless. Sorry.

I drove what seems like a million miles today, following the AA route directions. I just love the way they are so accurate then all of a sudden seem to miss out three roundabouts and you have to guess the right way until they pick up again. It's like some little joke the evil AA people have created. Personally I prefer I Spy. However, I'm proud to say I didn't get lost which is probably the first time I can ever say that. Gold star for me!

'Special Lunch Time Trip'

Lunch today was really 'special.' The trip to Halfords for oil, was diverted to Tesco when Richard heard that Tesco do Value Oil for 93p. Despite the fact he's on twice my wages for the same job, he still feels the need to buy Value Oil..

But then comes the real treat! The travel shop at the shopping centre is themed with a big boat down the middle, a Hollywood section, and many other 'novelties.' It also has a cinema at the back, which is made to look like the inside of an airplane. The cinema shows holiday films. So at lunch Richard and I introduced Paul to the cinema, where we watched a very nice film about the Algarve and ate lunch. I don't think Paul fully appreciated this...

Anyway, the countdown to Alton Towers has started! I'm soooooo excited!

Vodka good, wine bad.

Today marks the first day of my giving up wine mission. After the other night, and more importantly the next morning, I have come to the decision that I need to stop drinking wine. So today, whilst in the pub for lunch, I decided it had to be done. Or more importantly, it was suggested to me that it was a good idea...
I've also learnt that I need to stop drinking in work night outs when managers are present. And also that I need to nominate someone to stop me talking when I lose the ability to stop myself...

So anyway, wine is out. I did play with the idea of not drinking for a few weeks but that's not really realistic, and as wine tends to affect me more than anything else, I decided that this was the sensible option.

OK, cocktail hour now.

Happy Birthday Stacy!

Happy Birthday Stacy! Today one of my favourite americans turns 24!




















To my only friend to set herself on fire, whilst she was sleeping, it was the funniest thing I ever saw. Happy Birthday!

To drink or not to drink, that is the question

The last few days I've been MIA due to a work thing in Plymouth. I've just got home and I'm exhausted! The drive is sooo long and as I get restless after about 10 minutes in a car, lets just say it wasn't an enjoyable experience for anyone in the car with me. To top it off I had the worst hangover I've had in a long time. So trying to make small talk to clients today and stay awake during the presentation whilst at the same time trying not to pass out was a real accomplishment. When will I ever learn?
My roommate at the hotel did think that me stumbling into the room at 1.30pm, and then trying to shush my phone when it beeped with a message was pretty hilarious though..

I am toying with the idea of giving up the drink for a few weeks. Toying. No decision has been made yet.

rude rainbow

http://www.funny-videos.co.uk/videorainbowtwanger.html

I never realised how rude rainbow was!

Nap time

Last night turned into an unexpected pub crawl around the 'boro which was fun! So now, after going into work for a few hours overtime, I am planning on napping for the rest of the afternoon. So much for the productive weekend.

The icecream van just went past, which is amazing. I Love, with a capital L, icecream vans. They really make a summer.

I am in the middle of brokering a deal to get cheetos sent over here to me, but if anyone else wants to send me cheetos that would be amazing.

So Close to Friday...

I went to Kent today with work which meant that I had a 5am start this morning. Consequently I am not a nice person to be around right now. Not only was the early start a killer, I had to spend the day sounding interested in boring, miserable, old people. Actually they probably weren't that bad but I'm tired so they seem so much worse. Bed at nine sounds really good.

30 Second Rule

I got tagged by 'I want to be Mary -kate Olsen,' and because I don't have a life at the moment, (lack of money and general laziness has taken over my life, I decided to give it a go.

Rules: Bold the following that are true about you, italicize things you wish were true, add one true thing about you, and then tag five more people.

I miss somebody right now.
I don't watch much TV these days.
I love olive rice.
I own lots of books.
I wear glasses or contact lenses.
I love to play video games.
I've tried marijuana.
I've watched porn movies. (Only when I was at Uni with Friends)
I have been in a threesome.
I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
I curse sometimes.
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
I'm TOTALLY smart.
I've broken someone's bones.
I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
I hate the rain.
I'm paranoid at times.
I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast.
I have fresh breath in the morning.
I have long hair.
I have lost money in Las Vegas.
I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past. (No fake hair)
I couldn't survive without Caller I.D.
I like the way that I look.
I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months.
I know how to cornrow.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings.
I think prostitution should be legalized.
I think Britney Spears is pretty. (I love Britney)
I have a hidden talent.
I'm always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I have a lot of friends.
I am currently single.
I have pecked someone of the same sex.(but its was ok because our boyfriends paid us £1 to.)
I enjoy talking on the phone.
I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
I love to shop.
I enjoy window shopping.
I would rather shop than eat.
I would classify myself as ghetto.
I'm bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
I'm obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal. (or Blog)
I don't hate anyone.
I'm a pretty good dancer.
I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in (a) God.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
I've rejected someone before.
I currently like someone.
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I've called the cops on a friend before.
I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
I'm not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
I have scared people off with my enthusiasm.
I am shy around the opposite sex.
I'm online 24/7, even as an away message.
I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
I have made a move on a friend's significant other or crush in the past.
I own the "South Park" movie.
I have avoided assignments at work to be on Xanga, Live Journal of Blogger.
When I was a kid I played "the birds and the bees" with a neighbour or chum.
I enjoy some country music.
I would die for my best friends.
I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
I watch soap operas whenever I can.
I'm obsessive, and often a perfectionist.
I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
I know all the words to Slick Rick's "Children's Story".
Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I have dated a close friend's ex.
I like surveys/memes.
I am happy at this moment.
I'm obsessed with guys.
I have pajamas with turtles on them.
I am punk rockish.
I am preppy.
I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
I study for tests most of the time.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I've ever met.
I can work on a car.
I love my job.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.
I have more than just my ears pierced.
I walk barefoot wherever I can.
I have jumped off a bridge.
I love sea turtles.
I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
I believe in prophetic dreams.
I plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
I'm proficient on a musical instrument.
I worked at McDonald's restaurant.
I hate office jobs.
I love sci-fi movies.
I think water rules.
I went to college out of state.
I am adopted.
I like sausage.
I am a pyro.
I love the Red Sox.
I have thrown up from crying too much.
I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved.
I love kisses.
I fall for the worst people.
I adore bright colors.
I love Dear Abby.
I can't live without black eyeliner.
I think school is awesome.
I think pigtails serve a purpose.
I don't know why the hell I just did this stupid thing. (How long is this list?)
I usually like covers better than originals.
I don't like multi-textured ice cream.
I think John Cusack is adorable.
I f**king hate chain theme restaurants like Applebees and TGIFridays.
I watch Food Network way too much.
I love coaching youth sports.
I can pick up things with my toes.
I can't whistle.
I can move my tongue in waves, much like a snakes slither.
I have ridden/owned a horse.
I still have every journal I've ever written in.
I can't stick to a diet.
I talk in my sleep. (Talk, scream, laugh...)
I've often thought that I was born in the wrong century.
I try to forget things by drowning them out with loads of distractions.
Climbing trees is a brilliant past-time.
I have jazz in my blood.
I would not be friends if they weren't family.
I wear a toe ring.
I have a tattoo.
I love vaginas.
I can't stand at LEAST one person that I work with.
I am a caffeine junkie.
I know who Santos L. Halper is.
I read trashy romance novels and I am ashamed.
I love wrestling.
I am completely tree-huggy spiritual, and I'm not ashamed at all.
If I knew I would get away with it, I would commit at least one murder.
I cosplay or know what cosplaying is.
I have been to over 15 conventions.
I will collect anything, and the more nonsensical, the better.
I enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner.
I am an artist.
I have a goal to collect every Johnny Depp movie ever made.
I have an unhealthy Taco Bell obsession.
I have had a crush on a cartoon character when I was a kid.(well, not a cartoon character. It was Kermit the frog.)
I have spent more on anime and manga than many spend on computers or other high end products.
I only clean my room when neccesary.
Weight is my enemy!
I'm a serious chocoholic.
I absolutely adore animals.
I love surprises.
I love to be seen.
I often act without feeling for people.
I like arguing for the sake of arguing.
I think most girls look better with spectacles.
My skin is peeling because i had been under the sun.
I want to ORD.
I like men who are much taller than me.
I need a hair cut.
I can speak French.
I'm addicted to My Space.


Ok, and the people I'm going to Tag...Stacy, Peachy with a Side of Keen, Molly, Kate, although she won't do it, Mike, if he ever reads this. And anyone else who will do it.

Urgh

I've just been reminded that Big Brother starts in 10 days. As much as I hate that show and the annoyingly stupid freaks that they put on it, I know I will have to fight really hard not to get sucked in yet again. I object to the fact that for a few months after we have to deal with these self obsessed wanabees and it seems to clone more and more of them. I also feel that I am better than most people who watch it. But even with all of that going on in my mind I know the constant showings will break down these barriers. And if nothing else is on TV, what is a girl to do?

I want this T-Shirt..

I win, I win

Mum has given me a trip for two to Amsterdam which she won but hasn't got time to use. Which is amazing. So I am going in 3 weeks! So tonight I have been looking up all the details about Amsterdam on the internet. I've been before but memories are a little blurry. I know I got drunk, stoned and then lost for three hours. It was a fantastic time but I'm looking forward to doing the more grown up version of Amsterdam this time!

I went out to do the garden today, aiming to mow the lawn, but it was so long that I ended up taking a strimmer to it! I have big plans to mow it tomorrow. And paint the fence. Big plans.

In my effort to save money I have cut down the going out, which means it's a Saturday night and I'm trying to find something decent on the TV. I'm failing miserably. Which means I now have to peruse the DVD collection and try and find something I haven't watched a million times.
Oh my God! I just remembered! I have Mario Kart! I completely forgot I had that! Fantastic. The night just got better.

04/05/06

The date today is cool, well unless you're American when you write it all the wrong way round..I'm looking forward to the 06/06/06, the next big one.

I went round to the next door neighbours tonight, and after five minutes in their house I think my lungs have died. They are really nice people but I have never known anyone smoke as much as them!

Tonight Mum gave me a trip to Amsterdam, hotel and flight, for two. But it has to be used in the next three weeks. So I have a spare ticket.

Interview tomorrow. So fingers crossed. I have to go read my CV now and find out exactly what I told them I've done...

Dirty Old Man

The dirty old man who lives across the road is standing in his window, stark naked, playing with himself. It's not pretty. He's sooo dirty. Its horrible!

Tonight was a DIY and cleaning night. In between moving all my pictures around and hammering MORE holes in the wall, I found this little gem. dumbdinosaur.

Todays Likes and Dislikes

Today I am NOT liking text messaging, or to be more accurate, thinking you are texting one person, only to find out it's the wrong person. Not so great...

Today I AM liking the response to the pictures I put on MySpace Me. Apparently I was a cute child...I think its the princess dress that scores the points there.

Funny, but it's so wrong.

I may have indirectly caused a little car accident yesterday. And by may, I mean I did. There I was, driving along, I pull over behind a parked car to let the car coming in the opposite direction pass and as I pull out I hear tyres squealing and a thud. I look in my mirror to see a motorcyclist hit the car behind me and flop to the side of it.To be fair, it wasn't actually my fault, the car behind me had been stopped a while too and the motorcyclist had obviously not been looking where he was going. But I still felt a tiny bit of guilt, before I drove off. Oh yeah, I just drove off. And to make it worse I did find it a little bit funny. Which makes me a little scared of myself.