Seeing Scott Pilgrim yesterday, going out for an amazing meal with my family and being interviewed for the local radio at a kitting exhibition put me back on track. Dragged me out of the funk that was caused by Mockingjay.
(The above was written on Saturday morning.)
It is now late Sunday and I've since read a fair amount of Art History, been "out on the town" with Jen, Ross and Laura (GOSH MUSIC IN BARS/CLUBS IS SO BAD!) and been out to Belsay Hall to look at the art that is there. All of it was/is based on scale and it was very refreshing.
I'm very tired, you're not going to get much sense from me. I'm in the sort of mood that only cats on youtube can quash.
Instead I watched Wu-How on iPlayer with Haze, talked to James and listened to DoftheG.
Sunday, 29 August 2010
Thursday, 26 August 2010
xpectations
I know the blog title is a fail.
I don't know how to respond.
I've read a book that I think is very very good. Disturbing, heartbreaking, thought provoking.
It seemed real, I was wrapped up in the world it projected.
I didn't enjoy reading it.
I was on edge.
It was 1984 and Lord of the Flies and like those books and films and ergh.
My brain cannot function yet.
I want to do something else and I can hear Hazel playing her uke and it's so happy.
I could play Portal but the way GLaDOS controls Chell is too close to comfort right now.
I could watch South Park but the cheery colours and their unrelentingly bad taste plots would grate on me, make me cringe and it would all seem so trivial.
I could go downstairs and try to lose myself in some old Glee episodes like I did at lunch and tea (my only breaks from reading) but that would also seem nonsensical.
I could watch a film. I could work on my currency. I could catch up on daily drawings I have been too lazy or tired or busy to do (there are only 2 old ones missing from Edinburgh, promise). I could listen to music so loud that I drift into the past. (This morning I sang so loud to Transvestite by the Shooter Whores - a band that were integral to my life from 13-16).
There is a small niggle inside me that means every time James' internet crashes I feel just a little bit like it's a conspiracy. I don't think I'll feel entirely right until I've let James read the book. Until I've read some other fiction.
I don't know.
Going to tumblr to look at pretty, nerdy pictures. Going to sit in silence except for Haze's uke, going to wait until it sinks in, until my stomach settles. Going to sleep it off and wake up in the morning and get on with life.
from Liz.
I don't know how to respond.
I've read a book that I think is very very good. Disturbing, heartbreaking, thought provoking.
It seemed real, I was wrapped up in the world it projected.
I didn't enjoy reading it.
I was on edge.
It was 1984 and Lord of the Flies and like those books and films and ergh.
My brain cannot function yet.
I want to do something else and I can hear Hazel playing her uke and it's so happy.
I could play Portal but the way GLaDOS controls Chell is too close to comfort right now.
I could watch South Park but the cheery colours and their unrelentingly bad taste plots would grate on me, make me cringe and it would all seem so trivial.
I could go downstairs and try to lose myself in some old Glee episodes like I did at lunch and tea (my only breaks from reading) but that would also seem nonsensical.
I could watch a film. I could work on my currency. I could catch up on daily drawings I have been too lazy or tired or busy to do (there are only 2 old ones missing from Edinburgh, promise). I could listen to music so loud that I drift into the past. (This morning I sang so loud to Transvestite by the Shooter Whores - a band that were integral to my life from 13-16).
There is a small niggle inside me that means every time James' internet crashes I feel just a little bit like it's a conspiracy. I don't think I'll feel entirely right until I've let James read the book. Until I've read some other fiction.
I don't know.
Going to tumblr to look at pretty, nerdy pictures. Going to sit in silence except for Haze's uke, going to wait until it sinks in, until my stomach settles. Going to sleep it off and wake up in the morning and get on with life.
from Liz.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
I received a Harry Moon t-shirt today as my DFTBA Records mystery t-shirt. I gave it to Hazel.
I completed my assigned reading for today, and have read and watched a lot of internet things.
I've watched an old episode of Skins, the one where Chris gets and loses his job as an estate agent . It was so sad to watch. I miss the old cast.
Mum has made biscuits and they are amazing.
I had a big sad period of time when I found out that Esther died in the early hours of the morning.
D: She will be in my prayers.
I painted a version of a Nerdfighteria Island for my currency.
I don't have much to blog about to be honest.
It's still too long for my liking until I see James again. *sigh*
I completed my assigned reading for today, and have read and watched a lot of internet things.
I've watched an old episode of Skins, the one where Chris gets and loses his job as an estate agent . It was so sad to watch. I miss the old cast.
Mum has made biscuits and they are amazing.
I had a big sad period of time when I found out that Esther died in the early hours of the morning.
D: She will be in my prayers.
I painted a version of a Nerdfighteria Island for my currency.
I don't have much to blog about to be honest.
It's still too long for my liking until I see James again. *sigh*
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Monday, 23 August 2010
Xander (is an x word...)
It's raining, somehow it's the afternoon already, and I'm listening to Dave Days for the first time fully.
There are only maybe 3 songs I've genuinely enjoyed. Although there have been amusing youtube and youth culture references in the other stuff it seems TOO produced and too pop-like, too tween. I don't know how to put it... not quirky or garage-bandy enough. Obviously just not my type of music!
Erase This is next on my list, I'm working through my music shelf with the actual physical CD's. (Yesterday was Awkward Ballads for the Easily Pleased - Tom Milsom which is still my favourite internet musician CD to date; Parrot Stories - Alex Day; Chameleon Circuit; 117% Complete and The Darkness - Permission to Land which had somehow crept into my "youtube" shelf...)
My next task is to get my room in a presentable state to record a video in, a room tour for TSM.
Tidied to Erase This and felt motivated and happy and sang along to my heart's content!
Hank's I'm So Bad At This Live is on now, it's going to very long. I'm not going to edit my video until after lunch, it's ticket book time now.
I just spend too long on that site that is another blogging platform but has rules against me talking about it over here.
I printed a page of photos for my Ticket Book. It's coming along very nicely. ALSO, I have asked Dad to find me some photos for the days I didn't take any. Should be SMASHING by the time it's finished. I might make it a page on my website when I'm done.
Time to edit the video.
Tea interrupted and I'm just about to save it...
Listening to Sarah's Spotify playlist.
Went for a walk. Working on getting this video to work again.
Got that uploaded but it's not processed... :(
Epic skype convo is epic.
There are only maybe 3 songs I've genuinely enjoyed. Although there have been amusing youtube and youth culture references in the other stuff it seems TOO produced and too pop-like, too tween. I don't know how to put it... not quirky or garage-bandy enough. Obviously just not my type of music!
Erase This is next on my list, I'm working through my music shelf with the actual physical CD's. (Yesterday was Awkward Ballads for the Easily Pleased - Tom Milsom which is still my favourite internet musician CD to date; Parrot Stories - Alex Day; Chameleon Circuit; 117% Complete and The Darkness - Permission to Land which had somehow crept into my "youtube" shelf...)
My next task is to get my room in a presentable state to record a video in, a room tour for TSM.
Tidied to Erase This and felt motivated and happy and sang along to my heart's content!
Hank's I'm So Bad At This Live is on now, it's going to very long. I'm not going to edit my video until after lunch, it's ticket book time now.
I just spend too long on that site that is another blogging platform but has rules against me talking about it over here.
I printed a page of photos for my Ticket Book. It's coming along very nicely. ALSO, I have asked Dad to find me some photos for the days I didn't take any. Should be SMASHING by the time it's finished. I might make it a page on my website when I'm done.
Time to edit the video.
Tea interrupted and I'm just about to save it...
Listening to Sarah's Spotify playlist.
Went for a walk. Working on getting this video to work again.
Got that uploaded but it's not processed... :(
Epic skype convo is epic.
Friday, 20 August 2010
Xylophone
- I'm watching the final of Masterchef.
- I own AMAZING bright pink Doc Martens.
- I love James Schorah.
- I drank a mug of red grape juice today.
- Playmobil can get surprisingly dusty when ignored for 3(ish) years.
- Yesterday I went to York with Caitlin (who I've known since I was 4 btw) and Caitlin's Irish boyfriend Alex who pronounced Thirsk as TUSK.
- My sister went zorbing today.
- Today the rain came through my window which meant it must have travelled horizontally.
- I'm scared for all these contestants on Masterchef, even though it was filmed AGES ago.
- Mum's going to a wedding tomorrow, she bought the most gorgeous handbag I have seen in a long time. I'm not THAT into bags, I do like them but I know that while I'm still young it's not even a valid issue. If it's serviceable and has a pocket or two it'll do me. BUT one day I will have an amazing one.
- BLOG TITLE.
- I want to keep blogging until I know who has won.
- Going over to tumblr to have a gander.
- I just read one of the best things: Tom and Tom are recording a new Nowhere Near News RIGHT NOW.
- Emotive music in the background of this is insane, I'm so tense.
- Oh good on her! :D
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Xenoglossia
N - ability to use and understand a language one has never learnt.
I sure wish I had that, that's well cool.
I do realise I'm barely even scraping through this month in a BEWIA way.
Over the weekend we (that's Mum, Dad. Hazel and I) went toEdinburgh Guam.
Whilst we were there we had a very busy time seeing Fitzrovia Radio Hour, Josie Long, Barbershopera, a visit to Jupiter Artland, FREAKING JOHN GREEN and Gutted: the Musical.
I have to say that because there was such variety it is hard to pick my favourite moment. John, Josie and Barbershopera were top really.
I managed to bash myself in the face with a door at the hotel at one moment. I'm going to claim it was because I was tired and disorientated by the warmth of the hotel.
You know what, BB3 is genius. It's just finished showing "Underage and Pregant" and now has moved onto a PAGENT show. I find these people repulsive and very very hard to understand and that's what intrigues me so. OH this is quality, this girl is from freakin' COUNTY DURHAM. OH FFS she was a nerd a wonderful hardworking person and her bloody Mum said it was "too much". :(
I'm becoming incoherent and I'd like to watch this drivel. So I shall take my leave.
Oh, p.s. Hazel and I are starting to collect stuff for a package for you M and you Ash... :D (Don't expect them till nearly Christmas though).
I sure wish I had that, that's well cool.
I do realise I'm barely even scraping through this month in a BEWIA way.
Over the weekend we (that's Mum, Dad. Hazel and I) went to
Whilst we were there we had a very busy time seeing Fitzrovia Radio Hour, Josie Long, Barbershopera, a visit to Jupiter Artland, FREAKING JOHN GREEN and Gutted: the Musical.
I have to say that because there was such variety it is hard to pick my favourite moment. John, Josie and Barbershopera were top really.
I managed to bash myself in the face with a door at the hotel at one moment. I'm going to claim it was because I was tired and disorientated by the warmth of the hotel.
You know what, BB3 is genius. It's just finished showing "Underage and Pregant" and now has moved onto a PAGENT show. I find these people repulsive and very very hard to understand and that's what intrigues me so. OH this is quality, this girl is from freakin' COUNTY DURHAM. OH FFS she was a nerd a wonderful hardworking person and her bloody Mum said it was "too much". :(
I'm becoming incoherent and I'd like to watch this drivel. So I shall take my leave.
Oh, p.s. Hazel and I are starting to collect stuff for a package for you M and you Ash... :D (Don't expect them till nearly Christmas though).
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