Saturday, July 30, 2005

Bad Hair Days and Pampers

So, as I was slightly disappointed not going to Brum today (more than I'd ever admit) I decided this girl needs some pampering - so here's the map to relaxing heaven:

Coming back Friday evening, flatmate has cleaned flat (this ain't a joke!!!), a few drinks, flatmate cooks Steak on Ale, or in this case, Angus Steak with Guiness. Yummy! Saturday getting up early-ish, dropping off flatmate at stag party, back to bed. Order Charlie, after 2 lines bugger off to see J at workplace for a facial. Leaving feeling almost human again, back to flat (clean, and all to myself), just to find out my blogger hero has left 2 comments. I fuckin blushed!

Now just chopping up another line, sad shit on telly but who cares anyway. Brum? Who? Why?

Friday, July 29, 2005

After Works Drinks

After weeks of promises I made to the AWD-thing last night, good fun that, big time. Made the first attempt to leave at 8pm and got home after midnight - fair enough.

Nuff for today. Planned to go to Brum tomorrow but that's cancelled (!*%$@!!) so I'll just hook up with Nick (10 out of 10) and go for a dirty-funky-sexy night at the Studio 33. YAY!

Thursday, July 28, 2005

:-S

FINALLY! Those silly dots attempting to be emotions will disappear, as in we're not allowed to use them unless we pay M$ - fuckin excellent! Can't have 'em anyway.

In other words, Microsoft is trying to patent the transferring and displaying of emoticons. Indeed. The Inquirer says. You No Believe? Go have a look yourself: The Patent Application.

This is Fucking Political


Coincidence, just updated my iPod with that old-ish Skunk Anansie disc a few days ago, then came across the Londonists, found this pic, got lost in in the web and ended up surfing these guys website. ah, next round on me, Corran - even if yer from Glasgow, that one's on me, y'get me?

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Two Faces

Havin a bad day gives me the perfect excuse to badmouth blokes a second time today, so here we go...

... as it happened last Friday, we had mates around and got completely wasted on MDMA, which is a nice thing basically... being all loved up and hugging trees and that. It's good fun sitting around and talking shit, feeling good in the inside.

I wasn't very surprised when I one of the guys came in, just as I got to bed, saying that he wanted to sleep in my bed. Been there, done that - I mean, when I have mates staying over they sometimes sleep in my bed, and it's nice having somebody near.

But anyway, this guy had a go, I didn't really slap him off but left my room to go and sleep in the livingroom. A few moments later another attack, me fleeing again back into my room... but no way to escape. I can't say that I wasn't tempted, but anyway, I had to throw him out... Mainly because he's getting married in a few weeks time. And I'm invited for the wedding.

Nice one. Fucker.

GOTCHA

Ok, it's about time I bubble a few lines about Internet Dating... Which is generally a good thing, if you're clever and not looking for something serious, that is. 99% of the blokes on those dating sites are up for one thing (just as in real life): the quick shag. But how they get there...

The Up-Front Dater
They're generally good looking and rather smart, admit from the beginning that they're looking for a shag only but are experienced and confident enough to make us girls consider going out with them. Because we're soooo grown up and we can easily handle a Fuck Buddy. Yeye.

The Pretender
This species is very common, not very persuasive when trying to convince girls that they are looking for a girlfriend. Or even worse, marriage (those guys really freak me out). Easy to blow their covers, they're dumb enough to ask the wrong questions. As in bra size. Zonk!

The Poor Sods
With the same target, this bunch of twats has a completely different, yet really bitchy approach. They'd never ever mention "shag" or "girlfriend", as they are still too hurt / still recovering / still getting over their last (long lasting!) relationship. They admit mistakes they made, such as "not paying enough attention" and "not supported them enough". Slowly but steady they start making compliments, praise the girl's ability to cheer them up, and when the time is right - boing, the girl (!) gives out her phone number or suggests a date. We have a winner!!! Although the Poor-Sod approach takes a bit more time, success is almost guaranteed. As the icing on the cake, it gives the guy the perfect reason for a runner - their ex has just come back. Yay!

What about the true, caring, loving, looking guys out there?
Yeah, right. That 1% you mean? Loads of toads to kiss. Chin up!

EDIT: 1% doesn't sound a lot, but 1 in hundred... and who said we don't bump into that one earlier? We'll see...

Sunday, July 24, 2005

The Jackdaw


The perfect English afternoon. Sunday Roast and Stella for breakfast, playing pool, the 1st test of the Ashes Series on big screens, losing Trivial Pursuit. Wouldn't want to have it any other way!

Friday, July 22, 2005

For Everything A Reason

Today, I feared for my life...

Travelling with the Victoria line, I was standing next to the door in the middle of a carriage, not a lot of people but all seats taken. Right opposite to me, a guy standing. Nothing to worry about.

But people started moving away from him, and I realised - he was wearing a beige jacket (ok), zipped up (not ok, considering it was baking hot in there). Odd, but still ok. He looked "foreign" as we all do. But with his slightly darker skin, dark eyes and dark hair I'd put him somewhere... near Pakistan? Anyway. Feeling bit uncomfortable, but still not worried.

But then he took out his mobile phone and started playing with it. Within split seconds I was fucking scared to death. Fuck knows what he's wearing under this jacket, fuck knows if this is a mobile phone or a device to blow the fuckin bomb belt, jeez! I closed my eyes and prayed he wouldn't let it go off. Then I realised how silly this was. I looked at him. He seemed alright. Was he taking the piss?

Moments later (felt like hours) the train stopped at Oxford Circus. I'm home now, having a spliff (I well deserve), thinking of the guy that got shot today, the bombs that didn't go off today and this guy in the tube.

You're not going to spoil it, you're not going to change anything, and you're not going to get me. Fuck off, you twats. And on Monday, I'll be on my way to work, and I'll take the tube.

Of Castles and Elephants

Again, I was trapped on my way back home last night - but from the beginning...

... after a whole afternoon's power cut I left the office at 6.30pm-ish only to realise that Old Street Station was still closed. The short walk to Bank (still 3 stations tho, but not too bad when walking in company) and into the Northern (which would stop at Kennington, that was for sure already). Heading towards Elephant & Castle I thought my chances to catch a bus to Stockwell could be slightly better if I got off here.

But then again... Why Stockwell? In the meantime the Northern was suspended between Kennington and Morden, so no chance to get back there on a train anyway. As we had no 155 bus (fuck knows why) it took me about 2 hours and a ride through the country side until I got to Balham after 9pm. Nice one.

Today, I really hate this fucking city.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Relax, Relax

Take a deep breath.... and out.... and in.... and out.... and in...... and out....

(this posting includes swearing and threatening. apologies. not suitable for under 12's or wallflowers. complaints to the author. thanks)

I'm so pissed off. I bet some kids were playing with fuckin fireworks and freak out a whole lot of people again. I have family and friends calling me (and just today I left my phone at home), texting, mailing, fucking everything. If I ever get one of those bastards I fuckin smash the shit out of them!

It feels good being allowed to swear! Had to hold the horses for a bit, some council's mail and web filters are even worse than the one at Endress+Hauser, my beloved ex company and still some of my mates' employer.

Oh, I forgot. I was supposed to go to a cocktail bash tonight, in Brixton, just down the road. Now guess what everyone, Northern line's suspended, the Vicky is suspended and one more I can't remember (and don't care as I won't use it anyway).

I'm walking, nananaa, I'm walking, nanananaaaa - how comes I'm singing the ARAL-ad? Anyway. Won't walk. I'd rather go for a session at the dragon bar, get completely bolloxed and wake up tomorrow morning at somebody's house. Preferably near the office, to make things bit simpler.

ARGH FUCK THAT, YOU TWATS!

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

RTFM

Just a quick one, you guys are fully aware that with this blog you won't have to register to leave comments, yeh??? Just a thought...

And yes, been to the interview yesterday, nice blokes, originally from SA (that's where their programmes are located still), doing web applications and that - sounds interesting, but one of the owners is just too cute, I couldn't work with him, so that's that.

Nothing exciting happened, history says I better don't cross my bridges before I come to them - but I still don't know who it's going to be, the trip back home. Although I have a wish list, but. Shut it.

Monday, July 18, 2005

Decision, Decisions



Bloody monday again, how comes weekends just fly away?

So I spent the nights getting twatted, and the days thinking about the new flat I was going to sign for - and I spoke to Greg who was rather unimpressed and tried to talk me out of it.
I decided to take a more un-emotional look and started listing the pro's and con's, then I worked out a budget. Looking at the figures "black on white"... Crap. I can't take it.

So I won't move to East London, shame, and I'll have to phone up Omar the agent and let him know. Bollox. I really need to get my finances sorted.

Friday, July 15, 2005

A Day in the Life of...

Oh my cod fish... what a day! Had my review today, will leave my current employer by end of September latest! It's a bit scary as I haven't got a new job yet, but I'm well confident, just fixed another interview for Monday night!

Then, I had the guy phoning me up for the flat in Canning Town. I GOT IT! So the landlord accepted my offer and wants me to move in by end of July/beginning of August. Jeez louise!

My head's in La-La-Land now, yet another time my life's made a 180-degree-turn and I'm well up for it! Guys keep finger's crossed I get through this stage with a few bruises only.

Thursday, July 14, 2005

That was my Bomb

So, I filled the form for my Q2 review. I've chosen the honest way - I think they appreciate this a lot. So the goals for my next quarter will be finding a successor, excellent. I feel so relieved now that I've made the decision to leave my current employer. Although I haven't found something new yet, but without a doubt I'll be fine.

All this stuff happening today was interrupted by the 2-minutes silence today at noon. Everyone, and believe me, everyone in London, stepped out on the street. Buses stopped, cars stopped, no one moving, no one speaking. For the first time since this happened I really had to fight back tears, and when the 2 minutes were over everybody was cheering as a big fat thank you.

I remember the silence for 9/11, I was back home that day and didn't really give a toss. But this time, it was my town they attacked, my life and my friends. And "they" were schoolboys, in their twens, grown up in UK, and I just don't get it.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Calm Down, Dear

Jeez I feel down these days, bollox to that, my Q2 review is coming up and I'm not sure what to say there... I really don't want to lie! So is it very clever to tell them that I don't see a future with my current employer and set only one objective for the upcoming 3 months which ought to be "finding a successor"? For myself, that is?

Monday, July 11, 2005

Keys and Crosses

Yet another weekend reserved for clubbing, as it was Sean's birthday bash, and we headed to the Cross near King's Cross (not funny walking along the flowers, letters and posters).
After a few hours I evenutally managed to find Sean and his mates in the crowd and things went ballistic! We had such a good time, Seb Fontaine and Eric Morillo played excellent sets, the pills kicked in and I ended up snogging random guys... ouch.

Anyway, at 6am they switched the lights on and made us leave... across the road, another party, some more tequilas, some more snogging :-) The Key, afterhour venue just a few meters away from the Cross, stayed open till 12pm and even offers a roof-top bar playing nice tunes till 1pm - top notch! Altough coming out of the clubs after 10 or 12 hours it's sort of... interesting... seeing everybody's faces ("pale" "dark rings" "drugged out"). Couldn't do more than guess how I looked like.

We managed to get home by 2pm Sunday afternoon and I passed out on the couch after a shower. Greg woke us up at 11pm-ish and I realised it was too late to phone up me dad. Means, for the first time EVER I forgot a family member's birthday. ME! Fuck.

However... I found this, speaking off my mind: A letter to the terrorists. Enjoy!

Friday, July 08, 2005

Nil Desperandum

I've been reading through several blogs, newspapers, eyewitness stories - I don't think the whole thing really affects me. Shouldn't I feel confused... or sad... at least feel something? I'm off for my lunch break now, will take the bus to Moorgate as usual and probably not think a single second about yesterday's incident at Tavistock Square. Well then, it's a new day, and today it's nowhere safer than in Central London.

Safe and Sound

Liverpool Street and Aldgate East are about a mile from where I'm sitting right now, and King's Cross is just two stops away - but still, it's all back to normal. What a bunch of tossers... Try they might, but together we stand - and tonight we're out for some post-apocalyptic drinks. Cheers!

Thursday, July 07, 2005

Watching the News

Folks, got home a bit ago and I'm fine. News to follow.

Wednesday, July 06, 2005

East London is Calling

So, I surfed around yesterday and found this ad for a flat in Canning Town - penthouse, roof terrace, two double bedrooms with en-suite, extra bathroom for guests, rah rah rah. Couldn't really believe how cheap it should be and phoned up.

Before I could really think about it, I had a viewing arranged for the same evening and got picked up from the station at 7pm. My a.r.s.e.!!! Gorgeous flat, brand new, and fuckin huge. The best thing about - it's cheapissimo!

Just half an hour ago I've put an offer in at £250 (it was on for £270). There we go. Sometimes things change freakin' ka-wik!

2012

Just back from the pub across the road, at 12.47pm today it was announced - it's gonna be London!

Fucking awesome! And the best thing about it - at this moment, Jaques Chirac is mid-air on his way from Singapore to UK as he's attending the G8 in Edinburgh. This means, he will land in London in a bit just to see everyone celebrating London winning.

Frogs! Naa naa naa naa naaaaaaa naaaaaa :-)

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

This is it, then!

It's 10am and Aryn (my recruitment agent) has gone to a meeting with the guys that interviewed me the other week. Will give him a call at 1pm-ish. Gosh. Until then I'll be in various meetings with my now-company (interviewing people for the accountant thing).

Had a quick chat with my boss (Mike) yesterday, apparently the big boss and A think I don't work, enjoy lazy days and basically do fuck all. Ah well. Why don't they just sack me offering the same nice package as they offered M (he got 4 weeks salary, nice, instead of only 1 - and left the office 10mins later). Can I have that too, PA-LEASE!

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Been there, done that - no T-Shirt

So, there I was. July 2nd 2005, Hyde Park, London - Live 8. Seen them all! But the most wicked thing - we had a video calling to Germany, my best mate is into Robbie Williams, big time. So imagine me within 60'000 people (having something like a huge family picknick) and a hero on stage!

Folks, living here is a.w.e.s.o.m.e. Lucky, lucky me. And Phil, yeh, wish you'd been there!

Friday, July 01, 2005

Haunted Houses

The flat I live in with my mate Greg is one of the typical Victorian ones, split in two flats of which we "own" the ground floor one. Even before we moved in, we knew that the second bedroom was just too small to live in. So I took the master bedroom - and Greg moved into the living room. The fairly smallish 3rd room serves as a veg-out-zone with sofas, telly and PS2.

Anyway... After a few nights Greg told me he had an experience during the night - the feeling that somebody touched him hard on the shoulder as if "it" tried to wake him up. He said, he experienced this once or twice after that again, but wasn't quite sure wheter he only dreamed it or not. But, he was sure, this first time he was woken up by somebody shaking him.

Well, Greg's just like me. Sometimes really fucked. I admit I didn't believe him. But then, months later, my best mate Vanessa came to stay for the weekend, and as Greg wasn't around she slept in his room. The next day, we were sitting in the kitchen with a coffee, she told me a strange story. She said she was woken up by something, a hand on her shoulder, shaking her.

I am positive I never told her before about that thing happening to Greg.

And then, just to make it really weird, we had Carla staying over, in Greg's room. The next day she came into the kitchen, sat down with a coffee, looked at us and told us her story. She said she was asleep, half waking up when she turned around in bed. And when turning around, although she couldn't see anything, she was 100% sure there was somebody sitting on her bed.

True or not - we feel well protected and are glad, whoever he is or was, that he's looking after us and watching us in our sleep.

World Wide Wireless

It's 1.30am Friday, so in six hours and a bit I'll get up... ah wait, six hours, not too bad. Well anyway, I'm well knackered, but - I need to get the wireless lan fixed!

So I bought a wireless router (in case there's stuff coming like printers, fax and crap) and configured it using an ethernet cable n Greg's notebook. All lights green, great, took me two minutes only.

As Greg's notebook has a wireless lan card onboard, I removed the ethernet (router is allright n I get internet via cable, inniiiiiit) and - nothing. No wireless networks available. WTF?

Can't find any drivers for the sodding w-lan card, the manual (I read it!) didn't help, I'm desperate... and what for did I study IT? Eh? Any help appreciated... *sigh*