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[Mar. 30th, 2009|07:21 pm] |
Huzzah I made cookies!
I don't know what possessed me, but the need to make cookies after work came upon me and we are now the proud owners of an awful lot of M+M cookies. I may take some to work if there are any left!
Nom Nom! |
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[Feb. 28th, 2009|08:50 pm] |
I’ve been packing to move and realised just how much stuff I own and how much of it I don’t use. Cds, Books and DVDs seem to breed in my flat. I’ve packed boxes and there’s more?!
I think I need to listen to more of the cds I own, read the books that sparked my imagination enough to buy them and gain some kind of attention span long enough to watch the DVDs that will broaden my mind.
The new house is wonderful. Hopefully it will be inspiring. |
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[Jan. 3rd, 2009|11:07 pm] |
Another journal for you lovely people to add to your F-list. ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) theflatofguilt is the journal we've just set up to relate to our flat* and the 365 photography project which we'll fail at because we can't think of anything to take a photo of for today. But we'll try and that's the main thing. Please add and comment and such.
*The flat of guilt is actually a state of mind rather than an actual flat.
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[Aug. 14th, 2008|09:54 pm] |
I do not wish to sound like a miserable sod but the idiots next door are playing loud dance/computer game music AGAIN. It's actually audible through the TV turned up loud. ACK! |
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[Jul. 31st, 2008|12:44 am] |
It's almost 1am and I am not asleep because the fucking idiots that live next door are playing some god-awful shitty dance/gangsta rap music so loudly that I can hear it in my room and it's impossible to sleep.
They deserve slow torture. |
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[Jul. 21st, 2008|07:35 am] |
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Well. I got up early to let in the boiler-man who's supposed to be fixing, or at least having a look at our boiler. This is the third time I've arranged this, and the third time I've gotten up early. Still no response. Bloody hell people, it's not that difficult to keep to an appointment is it?
*is not happy* |
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[Jul. 20th, 2008|07:11 pm] |
New Flat
Got the keys the week before we actually moved in. Which was handy because, dear lord, I have a lot of stuff. Moved in my bed, bookcase, kitchen table and various other bits of crap. Properly moved in from the 14th June and have been getting things sorted. We got a bookcase and vacuum the first weekend we were in and promptly put it together, like some kind of married couple. It’s pretty much sorted now, apart from the lack of hot water coming from the taps. But it’s a lovely flat and living in Kings Heath is ace. It’s ace because it’s close to mum and John, but also because the high st pretty much has everything you’d need.
I’m clearly a proper grown up now, I’ve been meal planning and cooking meals from scratch – chilli, salmon and roast veggies and stuff. Plus the bus drops me off by the Digbeth markets in the morning so I get to go have my pick of the fruits and veggies from the stalls as they set up. It feels very posh!
New York
Literally moved in for a week and a half and then mum and I went to NYC. I’ve always said I hated London because it was busy and full of people and unnecessary things. But actually I just hate London. New York is a fabulous city, full of people and things to see and yet it’s so easy to escape the madness and not feel like you’re going crazy. It’s chaotic and bustling, but it works. There’s some kind of psychic choreography occurring when you cross the streets; no one bumps into each other. London feels angry and rushed, New York just feels exciting and alive.
Of course we saw all the sights; Rockafeller Centre, Battery Park, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State Building, Macy’s, 5th Ave, the 5th Ave Apple store, Central Park, Times Square, Broadway, Brooklyn bridge. We zoomed past and caught a glimpse of Wall St and ground zero, but neither of us really wanted to see either. Though we did get talking to a Wall St banker in a bar one evening.
I forgot to mention Pride! We were on the sightseeing coach back from Ellis Island/Statue and our tour-guide told us that Pride was on the next week, with the parade being on Sunday. Of course mum and I promptly forgot, but on Sunday we wandered down to 5th Ave to wander. And it was all closed off to allow for the parade. Which was pretty spectacular! Lots of very sparkly costumes, Dykes on Bikes (i kid you not. And bicycles no-less), gay groups from all over America (it seemed) and lots of very loud music. It down poured twice during the parade which was kinda fun, because it broke the heat a little. Luckily I had my brolly. I took some pictures, I'll try and upload them later!
We ate some fantastic meals – pancakes for breakfast, eggs and bacon, proper Mexican, cupcakes and pretzels. All the food was fantastically tasty, and yes each portion was enough for two. But it wasn’t just quantity, it was quality too.
New York was fantastic. Hell, I’d go back in a second. There was so much I didn’t get to see!
And the rest…
Nothing much really to report since coming back home. Oh, Beccy and I went to Coventry to see Jason Mraz at the Warwick Arts Centre and shared a taxi back to the train station with an assassin. Well he told the taxi driver he was on his way to kill someone. Transpired that his cousin was working in some not-very-nice place and he and his uncles were going to get them out. Jason was as eccentric and wonderful as last time we saw him and the new album I wasn't really sure on, till I heard it live and it was awesome.
But other than that not much. In August it looks like I’m going to be somewhat busier – up to Lancaster to see Liz get married, down to Manchester to hang out with Jude and see Dark Knight again (have advanced tickets for Weds, woop), Edinburgh for a weekend to the fringe festival and finally a weekend listening to folk at the Moseley folk festival. Should be fun! |
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[May. 28th, 2008|10:46 pm] |
It doesn't matter how many times I catch five/ten minutes of Desperate Housewives, all I think is Mal* wouldn't stand for this shit.
*Nathan Fillon aka Mal Reynolds from Firefly/Serenity is playing some character in Desperate Housewives. Not a housewife, but the husband of one. From the little I've seen (and it's little because the above thought always creeps in) of it I think he plays a Dentist. It's just not a space cowboy though, is it? |
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[May. 12th, 2008|10:08 pm] |
Give It A Name Festival
Sheffield Hallam Arena
10-11 May 2008
Give It A Name weekend is done and dusted and after a nap this afternoon I think I’m all caught up on sleep. Well at least attempting to sleep and eating lots of veggies so I’m set for All Tomorrow’s Parties this weekend with Beccy.
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[Apr. 23rd, 2008|10:52 pm] |
I don't care what anyone says but New Found Glory's as International Superheroes of Hardcore has to be the most inspired idea ever. I already love the double disc more than is sensible. I do believe the only thing to better this would be Brand New covering 99 Problems by Jay-Z. |
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[Apr. 11th, 2008|11:07 pm] |
...why won't ticketmaster let me buy the damn half price Matchbox 20 tickets. You Bastards! It won't take either of my cards and I cannot work out why.
My computer is in a zombified state. That is to say for something that wouldn't work for 2 days it has risen from the ashes and works. I have moved a whole pile of stuff onto the external hard-drive I bought (they've actually charged me now) and so all should be well. |
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[Mar. 31st, 2008|12:18 pm] |
More pretty words, this time from John Mayer...
Stop acting careless. In fact, care more. Be vulnerable but stay away from where it hurts. Read. See more shows. Of any kind. Rock shows, art shows, boat shows. Create more art. Wear hoodies to dinner. Carry a notebook and hand it to people when they passionately recommend something and ask them to write it down for me.
Root for others.
Give more and expect the same in return, but over time.
I thought they were pretty, and fairly apt. And I'm excited as I have tickets to go see him at the Birmingham Academy in June with Sian. Yay!
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[Mar. 26th, 2008|11:01 pm] |
Alkaline Trio at Give It A Name?!
That weekend just got a WHOLE lot better!
<3 |
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[Mar. 23rd, 2008|08:50 pm] |
I am being mocked by a fortune cookie;
You are one of the people who "go place in life" :)
I presume it means I'm one of those people that are going somewhere...problem is WHERE?! Seriously fortune cookie, where am I going? The saying implies going somewhere good, doing something with ones life. But what? Really a hint would be nice. There's another one in the kitchen I'm tempted to crack open and see if it holds anymore wisdom or if it will mock me further. An idea of what I should be doing to "go place in life" would be nice. Or even an idea of the "place" so I can attempt to figure out how to get there. Because at the moment I have no earthly idea.
Bloody fortune cookies, I should have just cooked! |
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[Mar. 10th, 2008|12:07 am] |
Gig Tally
January
Plain White T's
Dashboard Confessional
Stars
Johnny Flynn and the Sussex Wit
A Wilhelm Scream
February
Paramore / New Found Glory
New Found Glory
MxPx
Manchester Orchestra / Anathallo
Manchester Orchestra / Anathallo
Gallows
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
The Audtion / youmeatsix / Just Surrender
Editors / Sons and Daughters
March
Anit-Flag
The Matches
Panic At the Disco
= 18
I really need to write up the reviews! |
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[Feb. 29th, 2008|11:49 pm] |
There are many things I want to articulate tonight, but I think its too late to start thinking...otherwise it'll be no sleep for me. So just a few points that arent' really thoughtful, more mini-rants...
Bloody labour party conferences! They've blocked off all the ICC (main route to Brindley Place) and most of the surrounding area is swarming with police (i counted about 50). Now I realise the Prime Minister is probably going to be about and thusly it'll be really important and tight security etc... But its really bloody annoying. More so is the fact they think they're having a spring conference...HAVE THEY SEEN THE WEATHER?! It's not bloody spring at all!
Editors, not a bad band live...even if they are indie. But things that need to stop at gigs...
- strobe lighting into the crowd...it hurts
- snogging couples...seriously if you want to suck face do it somewhere away from a crowded, cramped place like a gig. Fuckwits.
- wasted people. It's a gig, you paid to get in, and probably more than the £4 asked by a club on broad st. Why the hell would you get wasted and not remember any of it? And piss everyone else off in the process. Also fuckwits
The weather. I wish whatever diety/mother-nature would just choose either wind or rain. Putting them together is clear indication that humanity has done something terribly, terribly wrong.
Headaches. We're into month 7 now. It hurts and I want it to stop. I'm looking forward to the neurologist, I'm also going to ask about my sleeping patterns. By god s/he better sort it out!
Work. 'Nuff said (though I am excited that as of the 1st April I'll only be working alternate Saturdays) |
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| Gig Review: Jimmy Eat World |
[Feb. 20th, 2008|12:34 pm] |
Jimmy Eat World
Birmingham Academy - 19th February
Manchester Academy - 20th Febraury
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I thought about reviewing them separately, but ultimately the experience of seeing two shows by the same band two nights running gave it more continuity and understanding than would be fair to ignore.
Did I mention in any previous posts about being given a Shakin Steven's vinyl by the guy at the vinyl exchange in Manc? It was ace, as we were having a look round pre-JEW and the guy told us they were closing in 10 minutes, so we figured we better leave and go get some food. As we were getting to the stairs he called out "Ladies, don't leave empty handed" and thrust a Shakin Steven's single at me. I had to carry it round the gig, but I maintain it was the best birthday present ever (that and JEW playing 23 the night before I turned 23)! |
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| Gig Review: New Found Glory |
[Feb. 7th, 2008|09:53 pm] |
New Found Glory
Leeds Cockpit
7th February 2008
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NFG hung round the cockpit afterwards and chatted to fans, which was ace to get to say hi to one of my favourite bands. Also the music at the cockpit was awesome and there was just good song after good song, which is why we ended up leaving so late. Hey, they played Brand New twice, how could it not be good? |
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