That's my new Red Indian name, apparently. It's not as good at Dances With Wellies (Linden), Buffalo McFacePalm (Matt Lees) or Dog Which Runs Into Trees (Rosy). But still, any new name is nice.
These are the names we made up on Saturday morning whilst doing archery in a field in Derbyshire. I think we (Linden and I) were still quite drunk, as we'd drunk and played poker 'til 4.30 and I got up at 7.30. We didn't appear to be taking it as seriously as some of the others. As Linden said, "We shot things dead with the big darts and pingy things." We didn't do *too* badly - we always hit the board and had no injuries.
I just wrote a summary of the weekend to Caroline in an e-mail. It covers the bit already said, but whatever. It's just one sentence for the whole weekend. Genius:
Got there about 10 on Friday night (left work at 3.30 - that's a long time), won the pub quiz (due to clerical error), almost won poker, drank lots of beer, slept for about 3 hours, did archery (big darts with pingy things), gained a Red Indian name (Crazy Eyes Tex), did pub crawl (lovely pubs and cider and views and company), made and ate chilli, played games, drank more beer, slept for about 3 hours, lots of washing up, 3 hours in Sheffield (typically Tim managed to be in London!), learnt about spoons and neon lights, 4 hours of train back, drink with Adam, bed.
Basically, this weekend was ace and lovely. All credit goes to Mahinda for (a) getting old, (b) having a good idea, (c) organising it all, and last but not least (d) having lovely friends. Happy Birthday Mahinda!
Oh, I forgot the best/worst thing might be that I only managed to take 3 photos - two of Adam wearing a silly hat (one blurry, one washed out) and one of me when I'd poked myself in the eye with my glasses and was in pain. Other people better have some and get them on that there Facebook quick smart!
I forgot - I've been a bit lame at blogging, despite deciding that I want to do it again. I have just been busy! Had work to do, had orchestra accounts to do, had old and new house stuff to do. But it should be better now - accounts submitted, moved house, flexi balance ok. That said - all weekends are busy. But that's how I like it. They're all nice things. I just want to do more nice things! I don't want not to do anything I have booked - I am looking forward to them LOTS, I just want a little more time to do other things as well. Like be in my flat. And see a boy. Not that that's really an option, it would just be nice if it was. And only having every third Tuesday free isn't much use.
So, yes, I MOVED HOUSE! It's lovely. On a quieter street, smaller flat, no complications, just two people paying a letting agent. Easy peasy. We have a TV and DVD and Freeview box. This is a little too much for TV shy me, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it! I am tempted to shun some other form of technology to make up for it, but I'm not sure. My mobile is very tempting at the moment. I don't actually need it. I do most organising through Facebook and e-mail, and I have a phone at home which phones other houses free and America cheap. It's just costing me money. I might see if it can cost me less money, and try to use it less, but we'll see. It might be gone. The other option for shunning is the microwave, but I don't use it enough to feel it would notice being shunned!
I've had quite a few visitors to my new house, considering how often I am home! Nikki and Iona helped build a wardrobe, and then Nikki did 6,000,000 stairs to help me move, as did Mummy and Daddy, the Caroline came to do the accounts and Ali came to nosey. I'd missed Caroline's birthday due to wardrobe building, so made a cake and we watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It was lovely to catch up with Ali, and it was ace to watch the film with the boys, as they had perfect reactions! Caroline and I had seen it so often that it was very refreshing to see someone new watch it. Emma came over for dinner one night too, and Adam yesterday. What a lovely week.
Just for the record: my parents are ace! I would not have managed to move without them last weekend. Oh, and my sisters are ace too. I can talk to them about anything, and it's lovely. I just would like to see them all more.
I'm currently eating bread made by Eoin. Lovely. I like living with someone who can cook! Shame he eats meat, or else I might never have to cook for myself again. Not that I really want that - I love cooking - but how good would it be to be cooked for when you're too busy?? But for now, I will just steal bread (with permission).
Soon I am leaving the office to go to Aberdeen for 2 nights. Today's meeting was cancelled, which has worked out quite well as I will get to see the cousins and Gran on the way up.
Ooh, best go NOW!
Star Fish
Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the distance he could see a person going back and forth between the surf's edge and and the beach. Back and forth this person went. As the man approached he could see that there were hundreds of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the natural action of the tide.
The man was stuck by the the apparent futility of the task. There were far too many starfish. Many of them were sure to perish. As he approached the person continued the task of picking up starfish one by one and throwing them into the surf.
As he came up to the person he said, "You must be crazy. There are thousands of miles of beach covered with starfish. You can't possibly make a difference." The person looked at the man. He then stooped down and pick up one more starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said, "It sure made a difference to that one!"
Starwars mighty mugss
Apparently someone found my blog by Googling for "starwars mighty mugss". I'm quite excited about that.
It's all be go this week... Juno on Monday night, late back from work on Tuesday (because of the BUSES!) then manic tidying for Wednesday - flat viewings! We had about 20 people come round, one clear winner, but many people who would have been ace for the flat and many who would have done. Anyway, a Kiwi called Sarah will be living in my room as of Sunday morning, so I HAVE to move all my stuff on Saturday. PANIC! Mummy and Daddy are coming to help though, so all should be fine.
Last weekend was impromptu drinking on Friday night and the Savoy Ball on Saturday night.
That's all I have time for.
It's all be go this week... Juno on Monday night, late back from work on Tuesday (because of the BUSES!) then manic tidying for Wednesday - flat viewings! We had about 20 people come round, one clear winner, but many people who would have been ace for the flat and many who would have done. Anyway, a Kiwi called Sarah will be living in my room as of Sunday morning, so I HAVE to move all my stuff on Saturday. PANIC! Mummy and Daddy are coming to help though, so all should be fine.
Last weekend was impromptu drinking on Friday night and the Savoy Ball on Saturday night.
That's all I have time for.
xkcd
http://xkcd.com/383/
"Oh, look, the 'make everything better' button was here behind the bookshelf all along."
I very much appreciated today's xkcd.
"Oh, look, the 'make everything better' button was here behind the bookshelf all along."I very much appreciated today's xkcd.
Cheek to Cheek*
Stolen from Rosy via Liz:
What level are you on guitar hero? I am a hero. Maybe not guitar wise though.
Are you in a relationship? Nope.
Are you wearing jeans right now? Yes. Even though I'm at work.
Where is your dad? Probably at home in the study, or at a meeting somewhere in Lancaster/Kendal.
Do you live with both of your parents? Nope.
Do you think too much or too little? Depends what about. Both.
Do you smile a lot? I think so.
What is the price of gas where you live? Some pennies. Have no idea.
What was the last compliment you received, and when? Strangers sent me compliments yesterday.
Have you ever rode in a plane? I am too amused by Liz's answer to think of my own! How can you ride a horse in a plane?
Are you for or against abortion? Depends on each individual situation. Generally against, but not completely.
Do you prefer call or text? Depends what for. I don't call much.
Do you have any siblings? 2 sisters - one in England and one in Wales. I want them to be nearer.
Are you close with them? Yes, I think so anyway. Maybe we're not and they have secrets and are different people. But I think probably not.
How many people do you trust 100%? Hmmm... 100% is a lot. I'm a statistician. I trust quite a lot of people 98%. I don't think I trust anyone 100%. That's sad, isn't it?
Where did you get the shirt you're wearing? PRIMARK! It's organic, don't you know?
Do you go to church? Only for orchestra.
What's the last movie you saw in the theater? The Savages. Going to see Juno tonight. EXCITED!
Can you live without the computer? I could live. But I would struggle to find the answers to all my questions if I didn't have Google to hand.
When was the last time you got flowers? The last night of my show. I was not amused at getting flowers, and I was not amused at being made to go on stage!
Do you wish at 11:11? Should I? Is that a rule? I might in future.
Do you have any piercings? Just ears.
Who was the last person you laid in bed with? I don't know. Actually don't. Maybe someone when we were in Prague.
Whats your middle name? Elizabeth.
How big is your bed? Double. I get a new one on Friday in my new flat!
Ever get so drunk you couldn't remember the entire night? All too often. But I don't remember some evenings when sober too.
Can you play any instruments? 'Cello. And vaguely piano and recorder and percussion.
Favourite flower? Bird of paradise.
Have you ever loved someone? Yes. In all sorts of ways.
Do you have a tattoo? Yes. It's ace
Are you hiding something from someone? Generally, yes.
3 Things you can't live without? Friends, music, wine.
Are you a giver or a taker? Giver.
What was your first thought when you looked in the mirror this morning? I'm not sure I looked in a mirror this morning... Oh yes, I was checking if my hair looked clean enough. I didn't think anything.
Do you like to have long hair or short hair? Long.
Have you memorized your social security number? National Insurance number, yes.
Who is your favourite family member? Daddy.
Have you ever had your heart broken? Yes.
How many texts did you receive today? Just one, I think. But there's still time...
Name someone whose name starts with the letter "R." Rhian.
Do you trust people easily? Too easily.
Do you think you'll be married in 10 years? Probably not, unfortunately.
Do you plan on moving out within the next year? Yes - on Friday.
Where were you at 9pm last Friday night? In my room on my computer (not packing...).
What happened at 10:00 am today? I was sat sitting right here at my desk.
Is your family just a bundle of fun? Yup!
Do you laugh at all the wrong times? Lots, yes.
When did you last cry your eyes out? I still have my eyes, so I haven't cried them out. Not sure when I last cried. A few weeks ago, I think.
*Cheek to Cheek is just what I'm listening to, not at all relevant.
A watched e-mail account...
I don't know what I'm waiting for. Well, I do, but I'm not admitting it to myself, so I'm certainly not going to write it here!! But I keep checking my account every 2 minutes. That must partly be because I'm in the office for the first time since Monday. But still. I'm bugging myself.
I've been to Ayrshire and back the past 3 days. Was only supposed to be 2, but team illness meant 3, which was not a problem at all. I managed to be in the office before 7:30 Monday - Thursday. Today I only managed 8:47, or something, but still not bad. Should hopefully have made 7 1/2 hours flexi this week. Woot!
Things of note about my trips:
It is Friday, right? I'm not really ready for it to be Friday. I've not known what days it's been all week. But yesterday must have been Thursday, as I went to orchestra and Caroline says that's on Thursdays! It was ok. I'm not too confident about my playing at the moment. But I feel that I might be able to get all this music before the concert. A few practises would be a good plan! We might be have some sectionals.
It's going to be an interesting weekend.
I've been to Ayrshire and back the past 3 days. Was only supposed to be 2, but team illness meant 3, which was not a problem at all. I managed to be in the office before 7:30 Monday - Thursday. Today I only managed 8:47, or something, but still not bad. Should hopefully have made 7 1/2 hours flexi this week. Woot!
Things of note about my trips:
- I want to work in a hospital
- I might want to be a nurse
- I want to change my surname to Rocks
- I hate the M8
It is Friday, right? I'm not really ready for it to be Friday. I've not known what days it's been all week. But yesterday must have been Thursday, as I went to orchestra and Caroline says that's on Thursdays! It was ok. I'm not too confident about my playing at the moment. But I feel that I might be able to get all this music before the concert. A few practises would be a good plan! We might be have some sectionals.
It's going to be an interesting weekend.
Trains
A couple of the trains I got back from home had delays so I was over 2 hours later than planned. These things happen - I wasn't particularly bothered. I was grumpy that I missed a concert and didn't have time to do washing, but I know that it wasn't any particular person's fault.
Anyway, I thought it worth my time to fill in the forms for compensation. Well, my dad persuaded me. It turned out that I sent them off on the same day, even though the trains were a few weeks apart. A few weeks ago, almost by return post, I received an apology letter from Northern Rail and a £10 voucher. Ace. At least 2 weeks later I received a letter from Virgin Trains saying that they have received my form and will get back to me in due course.
I've just realised this story is dull.
My point: Why did it take Virgin so much longer to reply, and why did they bother with a letter just to say they had received it?!
My voucher will most probably be spent on alcohol on the way to Mahinda's birthday bash. :-D
Anyway, I thought it worth my time to fill in the forms for compensation. Well, my dad persuaded me. It turned out that I sent them off on the same day, even though the trains were a few weeks apart. A few weeks ago, almost by return post, I received an apology letter from Northern Rail and a £10 voucher. Ace. At least 2 weeks later I received a letter from Virgin Trains saying that they have received my form and will get back to me in due course.
I've just realised this story is dull.
My point: Why did it take Virgin so much longer to reply, and why did they bother with a letter just to say they had received it?!
My voucher will most probably be spent on alcohol on the way to Mahinda's birthday bash. :-D
Strangeness
Craftiness at Nikki's - I fixed and decorated a hat for Dan. It's cool. I like that we manage to have craft evenings. It's weird - I can't remember when I last had my own project to work on. I've had so much show stuff for so long, I just can't work out what project to do! I'm going to get organised soon, and have better projects to do at these evenings.
Orchestra - I like the music we're doing this term! Even if I couldn't remember how to play this week. It was weird - I sat down with my 'cello and just couldn't remember how to sit with him and where my hands went. Scary. But I did ok in the end. We have one piece that I have a different part from the other 'cellos. I'm quite looking forward to it!
Creative SpAce night - We had a gathering of cast and crew from the show, as we'd failed to have an aftershow party at the time. It was a fun evening, until I got too drunk, rediscovering that Guinness ≠ a meal. I was expecting certain emotions through the night, but then didn't see someone I expected and did get a phonecall from my sister. It was too much confusion for me to cope with, so I went home! Managed to fall asleep with my hot water bottle on my leg, resulting in burns. Oops.
Flat hunt - I managed to get 4 flats lined up to see on Saturday. The result is that we have found somewhere to live! I'm not sure how long the advert will be up, but you might be able to nosey at it... http://www.s1rental.com/renting/search/200710011023337517.shtml
SNOTCO evening - Saturday evening was spent in the Traverse bar, with lovely SNOTCO friends. Was a good mix of people, and we all intend to do it again. I'm going to be pretty skint for a while after moving, but maybe we'll have dinner parties/wine gatherings instead. Ace.
Have not done nearly enough tidying at home, but it's starting to get so I have to, which means I might do it soon! The next couple of days I'm out to Ayr, so I have no idea how knackered I'm going to be. Should be good for the flexi time, if nothing else...
Orchestra - I like the music we're doing this term! Even if I couldn't remember how to play this week. It was weird - I sat down with my 'cello and just couldn't remember how to sit with him and where my hands went. Scary. But I did ok in the end. We have one piece that I have a different part from the other 'cellos. I'm quite looking forward to it!
Creative SpAce night - We had a gathering of cast and crew from the show, as we'd failed to have an aftershow party at the time. It was a fun evening, until I got too drunk, rediscovering that Guinness ≠ a meal. I was expecting certain emotions through the night, but then didn't see someone I expected and did get a phonecall from my sister. It was too much confusion for me to cope with, so I went home! Managed to fall asleep with my hot water bottle on my leg, resulting in burns. Oops.
Flat hunt - I managed to get 4 flats lined up to see on Saturday. The result is that we have found somewhere to live! I'm not sure how long the advert will be up, but you might be able to nosey at it... http://www.s1rental.com/renting/search/200710011023337517.shtml
SNOTCO evening - Saturday evening was spent in the Traverse bar, with lovely SNOTCO friends. Was a good mix of people, and we all intend to do it again. I'm going to be pretty skint for a while after moving, but maybe we'll have dinner parties/wine gatherings instead. Ace.
Have not done nearly enough tidying at home, but it's starting to get so I have to, which means I might do it soon! The next couple of days I'm out to Ayr, so I have no idea how knackered I'm going to be. Should be good for the flexi time, if nothing else...
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