Sunday 8 May 2011
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Sunday 3 April 2011
Sunday 20 March 2011
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Monday 7 March 2011
Summer Want List
If I stop spending now I might just be able to afford these lovelies.
1. Kate Garey Brooch, Urban Outfitters, £8.00
2. Never Fully Dressed shirt dress, Pret A Portobello, £50.00
3. Dr Martens Satchel, £125.00
4. Confetti Glasses, Urban Outfitters, £16.00
5. Deena & Ozzy Wedge, £95.00
Saturday 26 February 2011
Being A Lush Rules
Last night was one of the drunken kind. I learnt about the amount of wine I can drink (not a lot), how much food I can eat before I throw up (not a lot) and how much fun people in suits have (a lot).
Two fantastic moments stood out for me. The 'staunch Catholic' man who told me to become a Catholic before I go to hell, whilst he was downing two pints of beer....classy, and the joint agreement on the train home that my replacement is not cool.
Now I'm living out a true nightmare of a hangover, contemplating a shopping trip and another night on the razzle and laughing in the face of the Idiot, (a name deservedly given to a true wolly of a person).
Being single is quite the refreshing treat although it turns out my flirting skills have not moved on from the days of accidentally on purpose bumping into people and saying something along the lines of "Alright mate, you have cool hair". The best thing is that I can just pass off all my idiotic moments as being down to the drink and not to the fact that I actually do act like that.
As I said being a lush rules.....all I have to do is wash off the smell of last nights toxins and start the routine all over again. Who wants to live to 90 anyway.
Friday 11 February 2011
Thursday 10 February 2011
Happy...
I'm not sure how it happened but I seem to have stumbled into being a copy writer and I couldn't be happier. Today was probably the best day I have had in months, after being told that I am good at my job I stood next to Ronan Keating in the work cafe. I was then told one of my absolute idols, Bruce Springsteen, was also rehearsing at the same place. I tuned my highly trained, over hearing ears to listen through the paper thin walls of the office and I am pretty sure I could hear 'Hungry Heart' being played. I think I nearly wet myself.
Then came the after work drinks on the terrace with the investors. Two glasses of Champagne a couple of red wines and some Greek canapes later I realised that I really love work. It might not quite be the glamorous highs of writing for a glossy but being paid to write is a dream come true. Sometimes it just takes dedication and the right person to believe in you. The saying 'you never know what's around the corner' couldn't be more true and if there is something you want to do you have to keep trying until you get there. As Mike Skinner would say..."Knocked down five times get up six."
I'm glad to well and truly have seen the back of 2010, and be able to move on. I can't wait to find out what the rest of the year has in store. At the moment I think things can only get better.
(Ever so sorry this is a tad braggish but sometimes a girl just needs to gloat)
Sunday 6 February 2011
My Dream Man
I'm rediscovering Paul Weller, and having a good listen to a couple of CD's I forgot I was given. I think I found his perfect song. 'Frightened' is beautiful. The man is god.
Underneath my sheets
The sunlight creeping
From my head down to my feet
Telling me to rise
And face the light again
I plead to dawn
"Don't make me move"
I just want to vanish
And forget all that's true
Just one more night
And i'll be alright
Hoping to be everything you want
Wish I was the man that you thought I was
Waiting to fly up on eagles wings
But truth be told - I'm not that bold - at all
I'm more frightened
White Lightening
So sudden and blinding
Yet no more enlightened
Just a little more frightened
I'm gonna get it back
I'm gonna get it soon
I've just got to catch up
For my world to resume
To be light
And to hold you tight while you dream
And I stand alone
So does everyone
It brings us closer together
As a strange distant sum
So nar so far
Hoping to be everything you want
Wish I was the man that you thought I was
Waiting to fly up on eagles wings
But truth be told - I'm not that bold - at all
I'm just frightened
Woke up this morning like that
And all the roads that lead back
Lead me nothing that is nowhere
-Lonely
-And just a little more frightened
White Lightening
So sudden and blinding
Yet no more enlightened
Just a little more frightened
Neglected
My poor little blog has been neglected by me far too much of late. You see I have been rather busy trying to fit in a life between the hours of 7.30 pm and 10 pm each night. I am getting better at the whole commuting, living, eating and sleeping lark though so I am back in the blogging game as of today.
Saturday 29 January 2011
Saturday 22 January 2011
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Sunday 9 January 2011
"...If you work hard and are nice to people, you will do amazing things"
I can't remember who said this but I hope the above quote is true. Sometimes it would seem that only those with absolute cut throat ambition go places in life. I feel like I have worked hard lately and I try to be a nice person but sometimes it's hard to catch a break.
Friday was the big interview day and I think it went well, although I am wary of getting my hopes up as dreams have been dashed before. At some point next week I will know my fate and if lucky, will be scoring a tasty 50% discount at one of the highstreet's top retailers. Not to mention be working at a great place to start a career in the world of fashion.
Until then I shall wait with bated breath, and everything crossed.
Grrr this is painful
The Sartorialist
This is a really nice film and if it's possible I love Scott Schumann even more now.
Thursday 6 January 2011
Headache Central
Everything is giving me a headache at the moment but I think this is mainly due to the feeling that the end is nigh. Having been accosted by two Jehovah Witnesses within days of each other and being told by both to repent, coupled with the 5600 birds that have fallen out of the sky on three separate occasions in the last week, and the 83,000 fish that washed up dead on a beach, I feel like those crazy religious folk might be on to something.
The problem is as much as I think I should repent I don't really know what or how to, especially as I will probably carry on in the same atheist vein. Sure I have had far too many vodka and diet cokes in my life, I may have sworn on the odd occasion and I can't profess to love all of my neighbours all of the time but in general I think I have been an okay person.
So in order to stop this constant headache I have decided not to repent, to carry on as normal and have some fun times. I might help the elderly a bit more though. And when the day comes I'll probably end up in hell with the rest of my friends. It will be one big non stop party, well that is aside from the murderers and rapists.
Ahhh a burden has just been lifted
Tuesday 4 January 2011
Inspired
A little while ago I was bored and amusing myself with Issue 11 of Lula magazine. There was a feature in the magazine where someone (her name escapes me right now) asked her friends a selection of questions that help you get to know a person. A few days later when I was even more bored I asked my good friend Phalice a few questions. These are her unedited answers.......
2. Favourite Villain?
3. Favourite sidekick?
9. Lemon or Lime?
10. First Love?
1. Favourite childhood book?
Toughie. There are a few. You don't get to be a literary genius like I am without reading a fair few books as a child.
I would have to go ahead and say the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. All except the silver chair as I wasn't allowed to read it because my mum deemed it too frightening.
I would have to go ahead and say the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. All except the silver chair as I wasn't allowed to read it because my mum deemed it too frightening.
2. Favourite Villain?
What kind of question is this? Who likes villains? Also, are we talking real life or fictional? If we are talking real life: I'v always had a thing for Charles Mansion, but you knew that. Fictional: Ummm dunno. Il give you the best of both worlds and go for Perry Smith. (Of In Cold Blood.)
3. Favourite sidekick?
This is stupid. No one has a favorite sidekick but I would have to say you. (You'r my sidekick.)
4. Favourite song of all time?
Well it used to be Frankie Goes to Hollywood: The Power of Love but I think thats a bit gay. Maybe Starman: I don't Wanna Dance??
5. Favourite season?
Summer, obv.
6. Favourite thing to collect?
Ummm I like miniature things. But I don't really like clutter. So Im gonna have to say good memories.
7. Characteristic you most admire in others?
The ability to play a (non gay) instrument (altho I have gone off guys in bands recently...) Someone who is multi-lingual, someone who makes me laugh and intelligence.
8. Favourite name that is not your own?
Needlemire
9. Lemon or Lime?
Not much difference in taste really. So on colour alone, lemon.
10. First Love?
Hmmm well my first proper love was probably ****. But first crush was like James Chilton or someone I think.
(Okay one edit but I'm sure she doesn't want her first love out there for the world to see.)
Alice Aitken ladies and gentlemen, an interesting character.
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