Got a really interesting e-mail from a friend today. It's quite comforting sometimes when you hear that someone else has come to the same realization that you did a while back... kind of a smug/comforting feeling. I'm so totally with you J!
Life here is hectic! I'm still fighting this uber-cough.... no relief in sight! I had a great day at the office yesterday. My really swell boss gave my co-worker and I 20£ gift certificates for Amazon.co.uk in appreciation of our hard work. It was so sweet. Dearbhla and I spend our brief lunch break shopping for books and CD's. I bought the new Lamb and a John Irving novel! I'm so excited to receive them next week.
I'm willing myself well so that I can go out and play this weekend. Went out for a bit last night with Kerry, but the smoky Candy Bar was too much for me to handle... I was so congested I could barely breathe! We left and went to this new pub in Soho called the Wellington (same name as the pub the jo jo and han work at in Islington) it was really nice and it had funky leopard print carpeting! Kitsch but really nice! Got home around 11h30 and went to bed.
Putting out fires left right and centre today. I was hoping to head home at noon to get some rest but it doesn't look like that will happen... I'm such a work-a-holic endorphin junky....
Although I'm not well, and have very little money, I can't remember the last time I was this happy!
10.10.01
Back...
Back at the office. Feeling a bit better than yesterday... sleep has been a challenge with my tickly cough... there could be far worse things...
Not quite sure that I'll be in any state for my Thursday night gallivanting... time will tell. Got a letter from snazzy Christine who was also at home feeling under the weather. I feel for you sister!
A little bit of tension in the flat. Hannah is upset with Jo not taking responsibilities for any of the bills or issues with the landlord. It's been almost a month since they've started construction on the addition to the back of the flat to put in the washing machine and still it's not even remotely finished. Hannah feels that Jo should take action and sort things out with the landlord since she's home all day... Fair enough. Hannah seems to be going through a bit of an emotional dip... she's over worked and underpaid and feels that Jo is running out and about and never worrying about bills etc. Hannah feels that she's constantly running after her for money and feeling like a bad guy... Pretty standard scenario... I've advised her to be pro-active and talk it out with Jo. I hope she does... I don't know how much more of Hannah's moody-broodiness I can handle. It's quite trying being around someone who is drowning in their miseries and who is not being pro-active about it...
Work is crazy insane... there is no end in sight. Good news really, the more work that comes in the more job security I have.... in light of all the shit going on in the world right now, who knows what to expect next.
...Staying positive!
9.10.01
8.10.01
A sickie on the weekend
Leave it to me to pull a sickie on the weekend. I finally succumbed to the nice little virus that my mum had when she came to visit me. I stayed in Sat. and Sunday night. I felt like poo. I did however manage to use this sickness to my advantage. I cleaned the flat and finally made my room, a room. It no longer looks like I'm just staying for a few weeks. I've settled. This is my new home.
I also took the opportunity during my many hours spent at home this weekend, to change. I've changed something drastically. I don't think most people would recognize me now! It's really fun. I quite like it. I leave it up to some guessing. Write me if you think know what I've done... and I'll send you a pic.
Well my wee scratchy voice and I best get back to work. Thanksgiving back in Canada today... no holiday here, that's for sure.
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Leave it to me to pull a sickie on the weekend. I finally succumbed to the nice little virus that my mum had when she came to visit me. I stayed in Sat. and Sunday night. I felt like poo. I did however manage to use this sickness to my advantage. I cleaned the flat and finally made my room, a room. It no longer looks like I'm just staying for a few weeks. I've settled. This is my new home.
I also took the opportunity during my many hours spent at home this weekend, to change. I've changed something drastically. I don't think most people would recognize me now! It's really fun. I quite like it. I leave it up to some guessing. Write me if you think know what I've done... and I'll send you a pic.
Well my wee scratchy voice and I best get back to work. Thanksgiving back in Canada today... no holiday here, that's for sure.
sj_chick@yahoo.com
5.10.01
nearing the end of day here... it's been a long one. Dearbhla and I have just recovered from a little bit of a silly-fit. We've been giggling and making monkey voices from this really funny advert that they show here. Go to www.itv.com and view the monkey ads. You'll see what I mean.
Heading to Jo and Kat's new flat tonight for some takeaway and chats. I was just going to stay home and recover from last night but I figured that I only live once and that it would be a shame not to go.
There was some very serious misbehaving last night. LOL. However a true lady never kisses and tells. In my case, I'll just skirt the details.
I ended up back at home eating jam toast with Jo Jo.
No interesting bus journey this time... quite frankly simply due to the fact that I do not recall my bus ride home.
Heard from Mark today. I'm so thrilled to hear that he's making waves in his big fancy job! Yea! I love it when things work out for people!
Speaking of Mark, I've been reading Spiral girl's journal as of late. It's strange because now that she has a voice so to speak... she seems so much harsher than I imagined when I was just looking at the pretty pictures on her site. She's less curved around the edges she's more crass than I had imagined. I'm kind of disappointed, but such is life. Kind of like when you see a radio personality and they look nothing like you think they would.
KJ's boy has arrived from South Africa... Mum reports that he is far too old for her and that KJ has decided that he is definitely not boyfriend materiel. I know he's in his 40's I can't imagine the look on my mum's face when she met him. I know age doesn't mean much but it sure would have been interesting. Ah well, it's nice for her to have some adventure.
Spoke with my friend Kathie that I haven't seen properly for years. She might be coming to visit me when she finishes her degree. It would be really great to see her again!
I'm very impressed, my mission to blog everyday this week was almost a success. it is not easy to keep up!
Ah yes, it's B-rad's B'day today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
sj_chick@yahoo.com
Heading to Jo and Kat's new flat tonight for some takeaway and chats. I was just going to stay home and recover from last night but I figured that I only live once and that it would be a shame not to go.
There was some very serious misbehaving last night. LOL. However a true lady never kisses and tells. In my case, I'll just skirt the details.
I ended up back at home eating jam toast with Jo Jo.
No interesting bus journey this time... quite frankly simply due to the fact that I do not recall my bus ride home.
Heard from Mark today. I'm so thrilled to hear that he's making waves in his big fancy job! Yea! I love it when things work out for people!
Speaking of Mark, I've been reading Spiral girl's journal as of late. It's strange because now that she has a voice so to speak... she seems so much harsher than I imagined when I was just looking at the pretty pictures on her site. She's less curved around the edges she's more crass than I had imagined. I'm kind of disappointed, but such is life. Kind of like when you see a radio personality and they look nothing like you think they would.
KJ's boy has arrived from South Africa... Mum reports that he is far too old for her and that KJ has decided that he is definitely not boyfriend materiel. I know he's in his 40's I can't imagine the look on my mum's face when she met him. I know age doesn't mean much but it sure would have been interesting. Ah well, it's nice for her to have some adventure.
Spoke with my friend Kathie that I haven't seen properly for years. She might be coming to visit me when she finishes her degree. It would be really great to see her again!
I'm very impressed, my mission to blog everyday this week was almost a success. it is not easy to keep up!
Ah yes, it's B-rad's B'day today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
sj_chick@yahoo.com
4.10.01
Oooh sweet mother of god, exclaims my Irish co-worker named Dearbhla! She makes me laugh. She has all these nutty expressions. Working here is such a cultural mish mash... German, South African, Irish, English, Welsh, Canadian... there is not a day that goes by that we aren't taking the piss out of one and other for our various cultural bizarreness...
Kerry is going to join Dan and I this evening on our traditional night on the town... in the famous words of Dan have been altered a bit today..."ladies, the sluts of Soho are on the prowl and with a new member" should be fun.
Was at the gym early this morning again... swimming last night. Good to know that I haven't fallen out of the habit of things even though it took me nearly a month to get things going... They show MTV on one of the flat screens that sits in front of the cardio... I'll get my video fixes at the gym since we don't get any on the TV at home...
It's been so busy and I'm so totally PMSing here at work... Tonight's outings will be a great stress reliever.
Have I mentioned how great a friend Sean is of late?
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3.10.01
“I am a fucking human being”
“I am a fucking human being” he exclaimed. There I sat in the middle of the upper deck of the 38 on my way back from comedy night at the Vespa lounge with Kerry. To the front of me were about 6 Asian men, sitting, occupying single places, bantering away in their own languages. Behind me sat a coloured man and a lower middle class white woman, to whom he was obviously trying to pull. In walked a skin head- late 20something man with a tattoo of a dragon that went from the front of his ear right on round to nearly his forehead. Complimenting this he had another tattoo of a small crucifix that sat right in between his eyebrows.
First there was a bit of commotion between this man and the fare collector. I was quickly relieved to discover that there was no conflict, and the proper fare was paid. The man with the tattoos was obviously rather sauced - and up for a bit of conversation. The reluctant fare conductor listened to the man as he started to pose his question. “ What do you think about this fucked up shit that has been going on lately?” The cautious Middle-Eastern fare collector skirted the question and tried to continue on collecting fares. He looked like he feared initiating some sort of fight with this daunting looking man.
I apprehensively waited for the conversation/response to transpire. I kept flashing my attention to the animated Asian conversation unravelling in front of me. There I sat, the passive observer, hoping for the best and expecting the worst… There was a slight lag in the conversation to the rear of me, broken swiftly by the fare collector asking the tattooed man if he had change for a 20£ note. Quite an odd exchange I thought to myself. The skinhead did indeed have change; during the exchange of monies the tattooed man took the occasion to prod on to the collector about what was clearly occupying his thoughts- the recent bombings in NYC. As all this unfolded, I started to realize that what I was witnessing was not brooding aggression on the part of a drunken racist, but a boy, a scared human being who just wanted to be comfort through an ordinary conversation. “ I am a fucking human being and I don’t care what the fuck god you or I believe in. What those fuckers did was wrong”.-he shouted.
At that very moment I felt very aware of how blatantly I pre-judged the tattooed man, and this entire incident. Everyone on that bus was indeed human; the fare collector who very diplomatically declined to debate, or take responsibility for a small sub-group of terrorists who may just by chance, share his religious beliefs. This was very fair. Just before I got up to get off, having missed my stop, the tattooed man exclaimed “ I feel like I’m going to explode with all the emotions I have inside me right now!” At that moment, time stood still. Then, with the blink of an eye, the Asian men snapped back into their conversation. I exhaled and thought how important it was that I absorbed this moment. I had learned so much … and how much I could sympathize with the man that I so swiftly miss-judged… How much I wanted to escape into the unknown secrecy of the Asian conversation… That’s when it hit me. Yes, think. We are all fucking human beings and perhaps, they too were discussing the recent turmoil’s. It was too late I was already one stop too far, and at that point in time I had to get off the bus.
thoughts? write me- sj_chick@yahoo.com
“I am a fucking human being” he exclaimed. There I sat in the middle of the upper deck of the 38 on my way back from comedy night at the Vespa lounge with Kerry. To the front of me were about 6 Asian men, sitting, occupying single places, bantering away in their own languages. Behind me sat a coloured man and a lower middle class white woman, to whom he was obviously trying to pull. In walked a skin head- late 20something man with a tattoo of a dragon that went from the front of his ear right on round to nearly his forehead. Complimenting this he had another tattoo of a small crucifix that sat right in between his eyebrows.
First there was a bit of commotion between this man and the fare collector. I was quickly relieved to discover that there was no conflict, and the proper fare was paid. The man with the tattoos was obviously rather sauced - and up for a bit of conversation. The reluctant fare conductor listened to the man as he started to pose his question. “ What do you think about this fucked up shit that has been going on lately?” The cautious Middle-Eastern fare collector skirted the question and tried to continue on collecting fares. He looked like he feared initiating some sort of fight with this daunting looking man.
I apprehensively waited for the conversation/response to transpire. I kept flashing my attention to the animated Asian conversation unravelling in front of me. There I sat, the passive observer, hoping for the best and expecting the worst… There was a slight lag in the conversation to the rear of me, broken swiftly by the fare collector asking the tattooed man if he had change for a 20£ note. Quite an odd exchange I thought to myself. The skinhead did indeed have change; during the exchange of monies the tattooed man took the occasion to prod on to the collector about what was clearly occupying his thoughts- the recent bombings in NYC. As all this unfolded, I started to realize that what I was witnessing was not brooding aggression on the part of a drunken racist, but a boy, a scared human being who just wanted to be comfort through an ordinary conversation. “ I am a fucking human being and I don’t care what the fuck god you or I believe in. What those fuckers did was wrong”.-he shouted.
At that very moment I felt very aware of how blatantly I pre-judged the tattooed man, and this entire incident. Everyone on that bus was indeed human; the fare collector who very diplomatically declined to debate, or take responsibility for a small sub-group of terrorists who may just by chance, share his religious beliefs. This was very fair. Just before I got up to get off, having missed my stop, the tattooed man exclaimed “ I feel like I’m going to explode with all the emotions I have inside me right now!” At that moment, time stood still. Then, with the blink of an eye, the Asian men snapped back into their conversation. I exhaled and thought how important it was that I absorbed this moment. I had learned so much … and how much I could sympathize with the man that I so swiftly miss-judged… How much I wanted to escape into the unknown secrecy of the Asian conversation… That’s when it hit me. Yes, think. We are all fucking human beings and perhaps, they too were discussing the recent turmoil’s. It was too late I was already one stop too far, and at that point in time I had to get off the bus.
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2.10.01
after all my little French speaking chicken ...
"after all my little French speaking chicken how could they have an opening night without Sohos premiere tarts?????" - says Dan in an e-mail she sent me yesterday. So very amusing. Heading out on either Thursday or Friday... Hopefully Friday, these Thursday night escapades are taking their toll!
I'm really enjoying things here. The drama factor is really low. It's so refreshing to start a new chapter of your life. I highly recommend it.
Started at the gym this morning (after weeks of procrastination) I feel like a million bucks. Got on the scale to find that I was 10 stone! LOL I love their system of body measurement here!
Still haven't had a chance to write out my really interesting journal entry. I wrote it out in my paper one but got too carried away watching the movie Heathers last night, that I didn't have the chance to key it. I'll try during my lunch....
Still very busy here, very wet today too... Although the leaves are not turning colour... they're falling off and fall is most definitely here.
Heard from Jeffie today! It was brilliant to hear about Susie's pink party! Sounds like a blast
"after all my little French speaking chicken how could they have an opening night without Sohos premiere tarts?????" - says Dan in an e-mail she sent me yesterday. So very amusing. Heading out on either Thursday or Friday... Hopefully Friday, these Thursday night escapades are taking their toll!
I'm really enjoying things here. The drama factor is really low. It's so refreshing to start a new chapter of your life. I highly recommend it.
Started at the gym this morning (after weeks of procrastination) I feel like a million bucks. Got on the scale to find that I was 10 stone! LOL I love their system of body measurement here!
Still haven't had a chance to write out my really interesting journal entry. I wrote it out in my paper one but got too carried away watching the movie Heathers last night, that I didn't have the chance to key it. I'll try during my lunch....
Still very busy here, very wet today too... Although the leaves are not turning colour... they're falling off and fall is most definitely here.
Heard from Jeffie today! It was brilliant to hear about Susie's pink party! Sounds like a blast
28.9.01
Recovery
There is a really disturbing trend happening in my life... I'm thinking that it has a lot to do with Thursday night debauchery with Dan. It was loads of fun and trouble last night. Jo, Lou and Kerri were out with us too. Kerri pulled this girl she was eyeing. She was so excited. I'll keep the rest of the nights follies for another day... Went to G A Y after the CB and danced a wee bit. Kept thinking how much Sean would have loved the place... lots of half naked boys writhering about...
Spoke with Sean during the day yesterday. He rang me on my mobile. It was so nice to hear his voice. The only person from back home that I've spoken with real time since I've been here besides my mum. Nothing could ever replace the voice to voice conversation. Text messaging and e-mail are grand... but the phone is still really great... little things that you think about when you're away from your regular support network of friends.
Work was hazy and painful. Rightly so quite frankly. Mind you it's now 17h20 so there is not long to go before I head home. The crew here are going out for drinks after work. I don't know if I could stomach it! What the hell...
I'm not sure if it was the nausea or from my hangover but I sure had some massive twangs of wooziness. I was thinking about my mum arriving, anxiety of her flying etc. I know it's silly, but you just never know. We've had such a strange relationship over the past few years... I feel bad for her hoping that I'll start dating boys again seeing as I've moved somewhere new... That will all be crushed when she meets my roommate who is clearly gay. Ah well, I can't protect her forever, I've resolved not to discuss this part of my life with her, but I can't worry myself sick trying to shelter her any more than I already do. I just love her to bits, too bad really that we can't see eye to eye on this issue.
Got a letter from Yvonne today, she's just back from her trip to Nepal. She's off to start her job in NYC in a week, big change of pace from trekking in Nepal. I'm going to sign off here for now, I must write her back before I leave for the weekend.
There is a really disturbing trend happening in my life... I'm thinking that it has a lot to do with Thursday night debauchery with Dan. It was loads of fun and trouble last night. Jo, Lou and Kerri were out with us too. Kerri pulled this girl she was eyeing. She was so excited. I'll keep the rest of the nights follies for another day... Went to G A Y after the CB and danced a wee bit. Kept thinking how much Sean would have loved the place... lots of half naked boys writhering about...
Spoke with Sean during the day yesterday. He rang me on my mobile. It was so nice to hear his voice. The only person from back home that I've spoken with real time since I've been here besides my mum. Nothing could ever replace the voice to voice conversation. Text messaging and e-mail are grand... but the phone is still really great... little things that you think about when you're away from your regular support network of friends.
Work was hazy and painful. Rightly so quite frankly. Mind you it's now 17h20 so there is not long to go before I head home. The crew here are going out for drinks after work. I don't know if I could stomach it! What the hell...
I'm not sure if it was the nausea or from my hangover but I sure had some massive twangs of wooziness. I was thinking about my mum arriving, anxiety of her flying etc. I know it's silly, but you just never know. We've had such a strange relationship over the past few years... I feel bad for her hoping that I'll start dating boys again seeing as I've moved somewhere new... That will all be crushed when she meets my roommate who is clearly gay. Ah well, I can't protect her forever, I've resolved not to discuss this part of my life with her, but I can't worry myself sick trying to shelter her any more than I already do. I just love her to bits, too bad really that we can't see eye to eye on this issue.
Got a letter from Yvonne today, she's just back from her trip to Nepal. She's off to start her job in NYC in a week, big change of pace from trekking in Nepal. I'm going to sign off here for now, I must write her back before I leave for the weekend.
27.9.01
Yea it's Thursday again!
It's been a helli-stressful week here and I'm anxious to finally push all these jobs out of the shop. Alas, there is much still today. All the girls are going out tonight to the CB. At least I'll have some back up in trying to make Dan behave!
Everyone at the office is late today. The Tube from Victoria is a no show. I'm very thankful not to be standing around in the sweaty tube station with hundreds of disgruntled people.
It's beautiful outside today. Almost summer-like. I'll be sure to get out at lunch and go to the bank...
Cleaned, what there is to my sparse room last night, so that it would look decent fro when my mum arrives on Saturday. I just can't wait to see her!
Hannah and I sat on the couch last night having a huge laugh about this show we were watching on Television. It's where a panel of a relationship expert, a best friend and a mother chose a mate for their friend. In this situation the person was a 31 year old woman. They go through interviews with 100 people. From there they chose 6. Of those 6 the friend and the relationship counselor rifles through the boy's rooms. It was hilarious... They ended up choosing her this tattooed hair dresser that was lovely. Man, we laughed and screamed for an hour during the program! Next week, the couple move in with each other for a period of three weeks. It's such a laugh. What fun!
It's been a helli-stressful week here and I'm anxious to finally push all these jobs out of the shop. Alas, there is much still today. All the girls are going out tonight to the CB. At least I'll have some back up in trying to make Dan behave!
Everyone at the office is late today. The Tube from Victoria is a no show. I'm very thankful not to be standing around in the sweaty tube station with hundreds of disgruntled people.
It's beautiful outside today. Almost summer-like. I'll be sure to get out at lunch and go to the bank...
Cleaned, what there is to my sparse room last night, so that it would look decent fro when my mum arrives on Saturday. I just can't wait to see her!
Hannah and I sat on the couch last night having a huge laugh about this show we were watching on Television. It's where a panel of a relationship expert, a best friend and a mother chose a mate for their friend. In this situation the person was a 31 year old woman. They go through interviews with 100 people. From there they chose 6. Of those 6 the friend and the relationship counselor rifles through the boy's rooms. It was hilarious... They ended up choosing her this tattooed hair dresser that was lovely. Man, we laughed and screamed for an hour during the program! Next week, the couple move in with each other for a period of three weeks. It's such a laugh. What fun!
25.9.01
Madness here at the office today. The deadline for the end of this week is looming and we're still trying to pump out 40 odd print jobs in various stages of incompleteness. It's good that we're not the ones holding things up, but it's a tall order to keep track of all the things that are outstanding from clients all over the world! It's nice to use my brain again... not so nice to be so out of practice!
Got a letter from Char today! I was so happy to hear from her. I miss seeing her smiling face every morning when I got in to the office. She seems to be having a great time with her doggies... and could also end up on this side of the pond sometime in March with her hubby! It would be so so fabulous to see her!
Caroline wrote me today too to give me and update on her goings on. She's doing well too...I'm still anxious to see her pregnant belly. I can't wait to see her in those maternity leather pants that she mentioned! It makes me happy that people are doing well!
Mum has announced that she's coming for the weekend. She's using KJ's last pass and arriving on Saturday morning. She's bringing me the remainder of my belongings... I feel really guilty that she's doing such a massive amount of traveling just to bring my stuff over... she insists that she doesn't mind... but you never know with her... Regardless, I am thrilled that I will get to see her and spend (however short it may be) time with her. I could really use a hug! I'm going to make sure to stop by Boots tonight when Hannah and I do groceries and buy mum some of her favorite soaps and powders (Oil of Evening Primrose) that she loves so much and can't get at home.
Imagine a world where you get your country's entire weather report announced over the radio within 20 seconds in the morning, followed by national traffic reports! Imagine no longer... it is the case here. It's quite funny.
Went to bed really early last night in an attempt to rid myself of the self imposed fatigue left over from Sunday night's poor quality of sleep due to hangover. Woke up at 4 am man it was just breath taking outside my window. It was thick thick, still fog draped over the low lying clouds and buildings. I wish my digital camera could have taken a decent picture of it!
Dan's back in town after her sejour to Ireland over the weekend. We're already planning this Thursday's outing. Looks like Jo and Kerri and Lou will be joining us this time. Good I could use the re-enforcements... she's hard to keep a handle on... especially after her misbehaving last week! Ah it's fun
Got a letter from Char today! I was so happy to hear from her. I miss seeing her smiling face every morning when I got in to the office. She seems to be having a great time with her doggies... and could also end up on this side of the pond sometime in March with her hubby! It would be so so fabulous to see her!
Caroline wrote me today too to give me and update on her goings on. She's doing well too...I'm still anxious to see her pregnant belly. I can't wait to see her in those maternity leather pants that she mentioned! It makes me happy that people are doing well!
Mum has announced that she's coming for the weekend. She's using KJ's last pass and arriving on Saturday morning. She's bringing me the remainder of my belongings... I feel really guilty that she's doing such a massive amount of traveling just to bring my stuff over... she insists that she doesn't mind... but you never know with her... Regardless, I am thrilled that I will get to see her and spend (however short it may be) time with her. I could really use a hug! I'm going to make sure to stop by Boots tonight when Hannah and I do groceries and buy mum some of her favorite soaps and powders (Oil of Evening Primrose) that she loves so much and can't get at home.
Imagine a world where you get your country's entire weather report announced over the radio within 20 seconds in the morning, followed by national traffic reports! Imagine no longer... it is the case here. It's quite funny.
Went to bed really early last night in an attempt to rid myself of the self imposed fatigue left over from Sunday night's poor quality of sleep due to hangover. Woke up at 4 am man it was just breath taking outside my window. It was thick thick, still fog draped over the low lying clouds and buildings. I wish my digital camera could have taken a decent picture of it!
Dan's back in town after her sejour to Ireland over the weekend. We're already planning this Thursday's outing. Looks like Jo and Kerri and Lou will be joining us this time. Good I could use the re-enforcements... she's hard to keep a handle on... especially after her misbehaving last week! Ah it's fun
24.9.01
Had a great weekend. Spent most of Friday recovering from drinking with Dan. Sat at home with Jo Jo and shared a bottle of wine and watched some TV. Saturday I met up with Lucy and Chris. We had a lo-fi afternoon in their neck of the woods just south of the river. Took some pictures of them and their place... I'll have to put them up sometime.
Jo's parents were in town on Saturday during the day. They are very sweet. I wish I had been able to spend the day with them, because when Jo came home to go to work, they stayed in town and went to go and see the Lion King. In light of recent events it is now very easy to get tickets to all the big shows in the city. Normally the waiting list is about a year to see it. They had a great time.
I've noticed how strange it is here not having an autumn. I love it. It's like this wonderful sort of denial that winter is actually not coming. Back in Canada it's abundantly clear. Here the leaves don't turn color one bit! One more bizarre culture shock that I've experienced.... is the size of my feet. Here I'm a size 4! Imagine. Very strange.
I went shopping in Camden on Sunday. Bought loads of really cool things. I had such fun. I took some pics of the masses of people. I love wandering around there on my own. There is just so much to see. I'm going back next weekend with Jo, Lou and Kerri. It's much more difficult to navigate when you're there with people but it's going to be fun nonetheless.
Went to the Oak Bar last night with Jo,Drew Kerri, Lou and Michelle.. in celebration of Drew's new job with Deuchebank. It was a riot... there are certainly some scary looking ladies there let me tell you. Jo unfortunately overindulged a wee bit and ended up puking her ring up! I hope she's alright today...
Work is mental busy. Got a long letter from snazzy Christine today. She seems to be doing very well! I'm slowly starting to lag in my correspondence just as I seem to be doing with my Blog... I think Once I start going to the gym in the morning I'll be able to get here to work earlier and do some writing... *crosses fingers*
Jo's parents were in town on Saturday during the day. They are very sweet. I wish I had been able to spend the day with them, because when Jo came home to go to work, they stayed in town and went to go and see the Lion King. In light of recent events it is now very easy to get tickets to all the big shows in the city. Normally the waiting list is about a year to see it. They had a great time.
I've noticed how strange it is here not having an autumn. I love it. It's like this wonderful sort of denial that winter is actually not coming. Back in Canada it's abundantly clear. Here the leaves don't turn color one bit! One more bizarre culture shock that I've experienced.... is the size of my feet. Here I'm a size 4! Imagine. Very strange.
I went shopping in Camden on Sunday. Bought loads of really cool things. I had such fun. I took some pics of the masses of people. I love wandering around there on my own. There is just so much to see. I'm going back next weekend with Jo, Lou and Kerri. It's much more difficult to navigate when you're there with people but it's going to be fun nonetheless.
Went to the Oak Bar last night with Jo,Drew Kerri, Lou and Michelle.. in celebration of Drew's new job with Deuchebank. It was a riot... there are certainly some scary looking ladies there let me tell you. Jo unfortunately overindulged a wee bit and ended up puking her ring up! I hope she's alright today...
Work is mental busy. Got a long letter from snazzy Christine today. She seems to be doing very well! I'm slowly starting to lag in my correspondence just as I seem to be doing with my Blog... I think Once I start going to the gym in the morning I'll be able to get here to work earlier and do some writing... *crosses fingers*
21.9.01
quickie
Friday evening at half past 6 and I can't say I'm much in the mood to stay at the office any longer than
necessary. Last night was fun. Found some tottie! LOL Dan is bad bad bad. I haven't a clue what time I got in at... all I know is that I was on the night bus because it was more expensive. There is not a day that goes by when I don't learn something new.
Even though I wrote about it yesterday, I almost completely forgot about writing down Chris and Lucy's contact info... man, I must make sure I don't forget to go there!
Girlie night in tonight. PJ lounging and movie watching... this is the plan... but it's not often that innocent friday nights like this turn into something like a mad night, out clubbing!
I'm going to make another go of the photography... I have received art direction from mr. Mark as to the type and subjects of the shots! LOL
Week 3 at work. all done. yea!
Friday evening at half past 6 and I can't say I'm much in the mood to stay at the office any longer than
necessary. Last night was fun. Found some tottie! LOL Dan is bad bad bad. I haven't a clue what time I got in at... all I know is that I was on the night bus because it was more expensive. There is not a day that goes by when I don't learn something new.
Even though I wrote about it yesterday, I almost completely forgot about writing down Chris and Lucy's contact info... man, I must make sure I don't forget to go there!
Girlie night in tonight. PJ lounging and movie watching... this is the plan... but it's not often that innocent friday nights like this turn into something like a mad night, out clubbing!
I'm going to make another go of the photography... I have received art direction from mr. Mark as to the type and subjects of the shots! LOL
Week 3 at work. all done. yea!
20.9.01
It's Thursday!
I like Thursday... it means Sarah and Dan hit the town! Even at 9h30 this morning I was all excited about the day ending. It's nice and mild here today, and I took advantage by going for a jog this morning... from the jog I was able to gauge that it was warm enough to wear a skirt. Suffering from a severely depleted wardrobe, I was excited to wear something different!
I'm heading to the bank today at lunch to hopefully open a bank account. I believe that I have all the necessary paper work, but I won't hold my breath.
Saw the actor Kenneth Braungauh(sp?) last night on my way out of the office. Wooo... apparently he's been spotted drinking in the little pub across the street lately. Too bad he wasn't with Helena Bonham-Carter... Last I heard, they were an item. I'm certainly not in Ottawa anymore!
-Pearl update-
contrary to Hannah and my beliefs... Pearl is not dying... she is simply full of air... some sort of fish medical problem, that's why she keeps floating to the top. PHew... it was really upsetting thinking that she was dying and we could do nothing but sit by and watch... not like a hamster that you can cuddle and comfort.
I'm meeting up with Lucy and Custodio on Saturday for tea. I haven't seen them in over 2 years. I'm sure there will be loads of wedding pictures to go through...
Finally touched base with Darrell this morning, he's at home recovering from his surgery. Poor thing! I think I'm getting closer to catching up with everyone... It's a lot of work!
Speaking of correspondence, I got a post card from Denise today. She's in this tropical island somewhere 16h from Bangkok. She says she's having a lovely time. By the sounds of it, and the look of the post card, it looks just like the place they were staying in the movie "The Beach". Can't wait to see her when she gets back. She should be back sometime in the next week or so. Maybe I'll head over to Dublin for the weekend soon... I love the fact that everything is so close around here!
18.9.01
It's a rainy day here...
Johnnie wrote to me this morning and had me grinning ear to ear... telling just how much he would torment Pearl if he were here! It was like I could hear him saying those exact words.
I have no idea why all the pics I put in yesterday are so testy. If you want to right click on them and then copy paste the URL to the picture's location ie: www.geocities.com... and view one pic, when you then return to the blog page all the pics should come in... If not try right clicking again and chose "view pic" then the pics will come in... If anyone can educate me as to why it's so wonky, please drop me a line... sj_chick@yahoo.com
Quiet night at home last night. Sat and chatted with the girls, whose spirits were quite low as both of them are suffering from job burn out and feel quite hopeless when they think about finding other jobs. It's kind of a tough situation since they both have degrees in fine art. I spent some time after work last night trying to find some entry level positions for the girls. It's quite bleak really, with very limited technical skills it's damn near impossible to find anything. I think the most practical thing would be for them both to take some courses. However time and money just doesn't allow.
Got paid yesterday. That was a great relief. I'm still waiting to hear from the BNS they owe me a letter... It looks like this is going to turn out to be a wild goose chase! I will be bank less forever!
Best get started on work. Looks like it's going to be a hairy day.
Oh yea, managed, after weeks of procrastination to get to the gym... 55£ joining fee along with 34£ a month woa, c'est cher ca! I'm checking out another one at lunch which is offering to waive the membership fee this weekend... we'll see what that comes out to.... regardless, I must get this sorted soon rather than later. Any more of this sedentary lifestyle and I'll soon fit into all my clothes again... wait, that mightn't be so bad.
Johnnie wrote to me this morning and had me grinning ear to ear... telling just how much he would torment Pearl if he were here! It was like I could hear him saying those exact words.
I have no idea why all the pics I put in yesterday are so testy. If you want to right click on them and then copy paste the URL to the picture's location ie: www.geocities.com... and view one pic, when you then return to the blog page all the pics should come in... If not try right clicking again and chose "view pic" then the pics will come in... If anyone can educate me as to why it's so wonky, please drop me a line... sj_chick@yahoo.com
Quiet night at home last night. Sat and chatted with the girls, whose spirits were quite low as both of them are suffering from job burn out and feel quite hopeless when they think about finding other jobs. It's kind of a tough situation since they both have degrees in fine art. I spent some time after work last night trying to find some entry level positions for the girls. It's quite bleak really, with very limited technical skills it's damn near impossible to find anything. I think the most practical thing would be for them both to take some courses. However time and money just doesn't allow.
Got paid yesterday. That was a great relief. I'm still waiting to hear from the BNS they owe me a letter... It looks like this is going to turn out to be a wild goose chase! I will be bank less forever!
Best get started on work. Looks like it's going to be a hairy day.
Oh yea, managed, after weeks of procrastination to get to the gym... 55£ joining fee along with 34£ a month woa, c'est cher ca! I'm checking out another one at lunch which is offering to waive the membership fee this weekend... we'll see what that comes out to.... regardless, I must get this sorted soon rather than later. Any more of this sedentary lifestyle and I'll soon fit into all my clothes again... wait, that mightn't be so bad.
17.9.01
Weekend
So I brought the laptop home this weekend in an attempt to get some serious writing done. It’s now 20h15 on Sunday night and I’ve just managed to fire her up. I spent the weekend on the go. Keeping busy is helping keep my mind off of money troubles and other far more pressing world issues….
Friday night after work I went to the pub with Dearbhla and Tim. We had a few drinks and chatted. We all agreed that the atmosphere in the studio was finally lightening up a bit and all agreed that a stereo would help give the environment just a little more soul. In the interim I’ll have to remember to bring my CD’s with me to work. I’m sure it will help improve my focus.
So I brought the laptop home this weekend in an attempt to get some serious writing done. It’s now 20h15 on Sunday night and I’ve just managed to fire her up. I spent the weekend on the go. Keeping busy is helping keep my mind off of money troubles and other far more pressing world issues….
Friday night after work I went to the pub with Dearbhla and Tim. We had a few drinks and chatted. We all agreed that the atmosphere in the studio was finally lightening up a bit and all agreed that a stereo would help give the environment just a little more soul. In the interim I’ll have to remember to bring my CD’s with me to work. I’m sure it will help improve my focus.
Saturday night I sat in with Nicky and had some drinks and chatted. Around 10pm we headed down to the pub to visit Jo. A young Turkish kebob shop worker soon joined us. Poor guy couldn’t speak but a few words of broken English. God love him for being so bold as to try. He was very polite and not at all imposing…. However it was rather uncomfortable for the both of us so feigning fatigue we decided to head back to the flat. Un noticed by us, he followed us out of the pub and down the street towards the flat. We were just about to leave the corner store right in front of the flat when Nikki’s phone rang. As she answered I noticed a 20£ note on the floor of the shop right at her foot. I scooped it up, thinking it was hers and followed her out of the shop. Once outside I saw the guy who was sitting with us at the pub. He was going into his flat… I exchanged a few words with him and then noticed that Drew was just over my shoulder speaking to Nikki. I went over to join them and discovered that he had been sent to check on us to see if the Turkish guy was giving us any trouble. Drew then walked us home making sure that the guy did not see where we lived. It was sweet of him to be so concerned but I still choose to believe that he was harmless. Once in the flat I remembered about the 20£ that I grabbed off the floor at the corner store. I took it out of my pocket and handed it to Nikki thinking it was hers. She then informed me that it wasn’t. Turns out that the 20£ was really 40£. I felt bad for the person who had lost it but it was literally money from heaven for me who had none! Nikki and I retired to the sitting room and watched the *bad movie* from the 80’s called Jumping Jack flash, with Whoopie Goldberg (Nuff said). I’m still quite ashamed of having watched it! LOL soon after, I retired to bed.
I woke up early this morning when Nikki was knocking on my door asking me if I wanted tea. Her dad was on his way to pick her up, so I got up to have breakfast with her before she left.
So here I sit, trying to absorb the last fleeting moments of the weekend. I miss a lot of my friends back in Canada but am thoroughly happen with my choice to move here. It’s kind of a hard moment in time to be in a place where everything and everyone is new to you… When you’re fearful of the state of the world, you can’t help but crave to be around your close friends and family, none of which I have here. But on the same note, I am very fortunate to have found such fun, kind and caring roommates and co-workers. I think I’m going to wrap this up for the night, as I seem to be in the works of a novella by the look of the word count of this blog.
Indeed, I am so very fortunate.
14.9.01
The clouds.
I've noticed the clouds here. They are huge and magical. I see them everywhere... through the sky lights at work, through the window in my bedroom and also through the skylight in the shower. They are breathtaking. They are fast and ever changing. I think the reason that I notice them so much is because they are so much lower than they are back in Canada. They are just so rich with rapid changes I could sit at watch them for hours. I've never had such a vivid interest in them... perhaps it's due to the fact that I am actively absorbing all the new site sounds and as unfortunate as they may be... smells.
Today is Friday and I spend last night out drinking with Dan. She's lovely and a hell of a good time too. Jo was traumatized that I was going out with her best mate while she had to work. She's so cute! Went to some girlie bars and had lots of laughs and too much lager. She's suffering today... strangely I have managed to pull out of it without a scratch!
Jo's sister is in town this weekend. I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow and my only other plans are to take some photos of my new surroundings! I keep promising to do so I must follow through this weekend.
Going to write another article for mutationspotting... they've dropped a line requesting more submissions... There are just so many things I could write about around here... should be fun.
*ting*
I've noticed the clouds here. They are huge and magical. I see them everywhere... through the sky lights at work, through the window in my bedroom and also through the skylight in the shower. They are breathtaking. They are fast and ever changing. I think the reason that I notice them so much is because they are so much lower than they are back in Canada. They are just so rich with rapid changes I could sit at watch them for hours. I've never had such a vivid interest in them... perhaps it's due to the fact that I am actively absorbing all the new site sounds and as unfortunate as they may be... smells.
Today is Friday and I spend last night out drinking with Dan. She's lovely and a hell of a good time too. Jo was traumatized that I was going out with her best mate while she had to work. She's so cute! Went to some girlie bars and had lots of laughs and too much lager. She's suffering today... strangely I have managed to pull out of it without a scratch!
Jo's sister is in town this weekend. I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow and my only other plans are to take some photos of my new surroundings! I keep promising to do so I must follow through this weekend.
Going to write another article for mutationspotting... they've dropped a line requesting more submissions... There are just so many things I could write about around here... should be fun.
*ting*
11.9.01
Speachless
Nothing much to say really. Sitting on the eve of a possible war, shakes everything around you to it's foundation. It's just un-imaginable. I never thought I would actually live to see something like this happen.
Looks like Afganistan will pay the bill for this as the mad man responsible is hiding out there... On a minor good note, if they bomb Afganistan it may help liberate some of the poor women there who are but slaves to their husbands... The women who can't leave their houses, and can't show their skin... Not at all a solution, but maybe the attention could bring about some good.
I don't know what to say. I think I'll just digest this a bit and try and come up with something intelligent.
Nothing much to say really. Sitting on the eve of a possible war, shakes everything around you to it's foundation. It's just un-imaginable. I never thought I would actually live to see something like this happen.
Looks like Afganistan will pay the bill for this as the mad man responsible is hiding out there... On a minor good note, if they bomb Afganistan it may help liberate some of the poor women there who are but slaves to their husbands... The women who can't leave their houses, and can't show their skin... Not at all a solution, but maybe the attention could bring about some good.
I don't know what to say. I think I'll just digest this a bit and try and come up with something intelligent.
10.9.01
Uber fast blog?
I'm in the thick of Monday morning business... thought I would get a wee blog in because it's been soo long!
Had a great weekend, got a bed on Friday night. Got it delivered then too. It's a double and it cost 140£ imagine! Anyhoo it's nice to finally be sleeping in my own room! Had some beer and Pizza with Hanna on Friday night. It was quite fun. Then headed downtown to meet up with Dan. She is so fucking hilarious. "looking for Tottie!" she announced... meaning talent or a good looking lady. LOL What a riot. Jo joined us after she returned from The Sound of Music Sing Along. We went to the Candy Bar and subsequently drank loads of Vodkas and cokes... Outside the chip shop Dan gave me a snog... she then told me that she had met her match! LOL she's too cute. All the girls came back to ours, we had a massive girlie sleepover. In the morning we all sat round on the patio outside and drank tea and ate marmite on toast! I love it... It's so funny to be in a place where everyone eats marmite... I am no longer the outcast! LOL
Saturday morning I spoke with my mum.... She's doing well. It was nice to hear her voice, it was quite comforting! Then I headed off to Barbara and Steel's to collect my things. I managed to buy a mobile phone while I was in Richmond. It's so cute! It's my first one... quite a necessity here really... especially when you're so prone to getting lost like I am! Brought everything with me back to my flat except my tennis racket. I'll have to get that when they get back from their holiday to Canada.
Watched Existenze on Saturday night... David Lynch is really really strange! Not a bad movie but not one I would recommend unless you're looking for a good mindfuck. Went to bed early... slept like a baby...
Sunday morning I got up early and went for a jog. I can't even begin to imagine how I managed to lose my way. I'm such a goof! Regardless I managed to find the bagel shop while I was trying to find my way back home. Did some laundry in the aft. and went to the £store to get some hangars for my room and some other fun furnishing things. Went to the Oak bar with Jo, and her mates from the pub... It was a good laugh. Didn't stay too late as I wanted to be in good form for work this morning.
I had furious dreams last night. It was really tiring. I woke up this morning and felt all strange. Walked into the bathroom all to find that my piercing is starting to reject. What a pain... I was so close to just taking it out. I think I'm going to try and manage till the end of the week and then make the decision if it doesn't get any better. It's so disappointing... I love it... but there is nothing more that I can do about it. Hmmm.
Going out for drinks tonight with the staff to welcome all the new people. Should be fun. Looks like a liquid supper.
gulp.
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