It's been a while since I've updated my journal but I'm off work sick and don't have much else to do.
Let's see, my birthday was good. The jazz club we went to was actually really, really good. George Melly is fucking brilliant, if you ever get the chance to go see him do. We went to the symphony as well, the Mozart was pretty...
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Let's see, my birthday was good. The jazz club we went to was actually really, really good. George Melly is fucking brilliant, if you ever get the chance to go see him do. We went to the symphony as well, the Mozart was pretty...
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NYE was ok, as per usual. We watched the fireworks from Millbank, then drank the champagne my boss gave me for Christmas.
Work is really, really boring at the moment. I hope the lady's corsetry business takes off, then I can ask for a job.
There's a gig in Dublin next Tuesday in memory of a friend of mine who died last year. I hope...
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Work is really, really boring at the moment. I hope the lady's corsetry business takes off, then I can ask for a job.
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mat8drb:
Happy Happy Birthday!!
the_fox:
Update your journal! 
Christmas is over and I'm back in work. Had a nice visit home to Dublin. A day and a half is the perfect length - enough to catch up, not long enough to get involved in familial strife. My brothers, la_zorra and I managed to get through five cases of beer and my dad and I through a bottle of shit expensive scotch I got...
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mat8drb:
The incident with your 21 year old brother does paint a funny mental picture. Not that we should laugh too much. 
Unlucky you two couldn't make it out last night.
My best present are the boots that haven't turned up yet. Grrr.
Unlucky you two couldn't make it out last night.
My best present are the boots that haven't turned up yet. Grrr.
mat8drb:
That's a pretty exact dream, with such a specific D7. Was it the new or old Stig? 
In a very cool way, I've just managed to wipe your comment as well. D'oh!
In a very cool way, I've just managed to wipe your comment as well. D'oh!
My office Christmas party turned out to be suprisingly good. I couldn't go to the lunch, so the one girl I can actually talk undiplomatically with and I went after work. Predictably, those who'd been out since 1pm were pissed so I decided to try and catch up. Also predictably, I caught up but then was langered so didn't slow down and sped right by...
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mat8drb:
I'd like to think people are sensible enough not to get unlicensed taxis but then again, when it is late it may be a bit awkward.
Yeah, you should apply for SGUK.
Yeah, you should apply for SGUK.
elysia:
I've never had the pleasure of visiting Dublin but believe that it may be my spiritual home!
Man did I drink this weekend. On Sunday I woke up with the Adam and Eve of all hangovers. As tends to be the case I was barely able to speak from thirst. I saw a pint glass filled with orange on the table and downed it in one. Then the missus told me it was a crazy-strong vodka and orange I'd made myself the...
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mat8drb:
I hope that you are fully reocvered now.
elysia:
Excellent job ... I hate/love it when that happens.
When I walk home from work I pass through Belgrave Square, walking by a statue of Simon Bolivar. On it is an inscription to the effect that England is the only source of freedom in the world. This led me think about the English national character and it's celebration of liberty. Why do the English profess a love of liberty yet in actuality defend structure...
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leola:
Yey me, I'm hardcore. 
Hey bear with Space Cadets, its got potential.
And yes, the mid 90s was better.
Hey bear with Space Cadets, its got potential.
And yes, the mid 90s was better.
elysia:
Johnny Vaughan serves the purpose of going to prison for ridiculous petty crimes and for throwing things at. Arse.
"Close your mouth Lynn"
"Close your mouth Lynn"
Christ, the first day back at work after two weeks of laziness leaves you tired. It doesn't help when a fucking police helicopter hovers directly over your flat for like half an hour at 2.30 in the morning.
I'm starting to think that people in my office are too nice. I mean, it's good that they're friendly and all but I have a particularly vindictive...
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I'm starting to think that people in my office are too nice. I mean, it's good that they're friendly and all but I have a particularly vindictive...
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elysia:
I've only ever had the pleasure of working with someone who enjoys Partridge once. He didn't last long. Which was a shame.
Although working in a pub we did get to over-use such gems as 'cash back' ... there is a funny story that I can't remember at the moment. I shall no doubt regale you with it later.
Although working in a pub we did get to over-use such gems as 'cash back' ... there is a funny story that I can't remember at the moment. I shall no doubt regale you with it later.
mat8drb:
XFM does sometimes talk too much. But I can never hear music in the shower without my neighbour hearing it!
You went round Highbury? How was it?
You went round Highbury? How was it?
So my brother and I had a good time this weekend. He saw lots of London and met Tony Adams and Flavio Briatore which he thought was cool. In the end he decided to skip the club but thanks for the suggestions. I have to go bang La_Zorra senseless now - the major problem with having guests in a studio apartment is the lack of...
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foralways:
thank you. Glad the brother's stay went well. 
thank you. Glad the brother's stay went well. 
harleen:
At least I'll do neither try to get in Holyoaks or be a stockbroker. That makes me feel better
My 16 year old brother is coming to visit tomorrow. Any suggestions from those who know London as to what I should do with him would be much appreciated. So far I have:
London Eye
Franz Ferdinand gig
Tour of Highbury
He's pretty cool and has decent taste in music so it doesn't need to be particularly touristy. I was thinking maybe of trying to...
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London Eye
Franz Ferdinand gig
Tour of Highbury
He's pretty cool and has decent taste in music so it doesn't need to be particularly touristy. I was thinking maybe of trying to...
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leola:
Sin City you mean? You might as well try- and if you don't get in, there are other places in Camden that would be easy to blag - like Underworld, for example.
harleen:
Welcome to SG X
el_zorro:
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Hello all
I never thought I'd keep an online journal - I definitely never had any desire to do so before. But I've been using the account of my good lady, La_Zorra, to ogle SGs so I thought it'd be a bit more honest if the ladies knew who was ogling them. I'll try and put a pic up later tonight.
I still haven't...
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I never thought I'd keep an online journal - I definitely never had any desire to do so before. But I've been using the account of my good lady, La_Zorra, to ogle SGs so I thought it'd be a bit more honest if the ladies knew who was ogling them. I'll try and put a pic up later tonight.
I still haven't...
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knifeboy:
i find that the more i write in my journal the crazier the content becomes. the act of putting what is in my head to paper (err, web code?) makes me really hyper though, which is always fun!
elysia:
Hello, is that Currys?
Id like to make an enquiry about two supplementary auxiliary speakers to go with my midi hi-fi system, apro po achieving surround sound.
Apro po. I mean, its Latin, isnt it? Well, you ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if youre working in Currys.
If someone can find me a vocation where I can get paid to recite Partridge all day I'll gladly take it. Back of the net.
Id like to make an enquiry about two supplementary auxiliary speakers to go with my midi hi-fi system, apro po achieving surround sound.
Apro po. I mean, its Latin, isnt it? Well, you ought to have a basic grasp of Latin if youre working in Currys.
If someone can find me a vocation where I can get paid to recite Partridge all day I'll gladly take it. Back of the net.
OKC is Oklahoma City. The state of Oklahoma is not even 100 years old. I can't get my head round that.
I have a severe dislike for the UK and am planning to be in Canada by 2012.
Japenese is really difficult. My family had an exchange student stay for a week so they tried to learn a few phrases. They fucked it up royally. Excellent.
Glad you had a good birthday, hope you feel better soon.