Sick Of Playing The Same Old Games

Absolutely amazing, three weeks off of university that can only be summed up in one word: Inertia. To make matters worse, I finally bumped in to Ricky who now runs his own business, makes shitloads of cash and has massive savings in various forms. He didn’t go to Uni and is already one of the more successful people I know. Naturally, finding this out only increased the apathy levels regarding work.

These few weeks have also been plagued with bad dreams featuring Onion Terror. The first was that we were playing in a prison – then we all got murdered, the second was in a warped Moorings, where nobody listened to us and we were replaced mid-set. I’m currently having massive doubts anyway about the shape of the band because I seem to be the only person trying and we’ve not collectively learnt a song in about a year.

I wonder how many old dogs have actually learnt new tricks over the course of time. I say this because years after I was first acquainted with a person, they’ve managed to pull exactly the same moves from their bag o’ tricks on one of my best friends. Perhaps it’s a coincidence or just circumstantial but I really don’t know whether to crack a smile or a cringe because this dog just loves to create the illusion that it’s always in danger.

Also, why is it that almost every marvellous spectacle you’re likely to witness – from someone falling over and hurting themselves to top-heavy ladies running for the bus – will inevitably be ruined by a visual obstruction? If I had a Euro for every time this happened to me I could start up my own bureau de change!

Finally, the other day I thought how weird it was that in my 20+ years on earth I may not have even met the person who I might wed / trust more than anyone else. After realising how many things can happen in 20 years and how they change the direction of peoples’ lives it’s strange that you might not witness, or know anything about such a significant time of your partner's life.

A Different Angle.

Instead of writing a big list of things that piss me off I've decided to make this entry a snap-shot of everything that I do, watch, eat and generally like at the moment. Sounds a bit up-my-own-arse but it'll be nice to compare this to a similar list in a few years time.

Food:
Steak, Prawns, Garlic, Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, Beef Jerky, Mackrel, Snack-A-Jacks, Kangaroo, Ostrich, Apple Crisps, Kiwi Fruits, Strawberries, Mango, Gammon, Sardines, Dark Chocolate, Pringles, Pineapple.

DVD / TVs:
24, Mighty Boosh, Young Ones, Fucking Amal, Brass Eye, Love Me If You Dare, The Day Today, Oldboy, Mythbusters Lilja-4-Ever, Man Bites Dog, Together, Kill Bill, Amores Perros, Family Guy, Europa, Peep Show, I Heart Huckabees, Memento, Happiness, Airplane!, Dear Wendy, Three Colours: White, Megastructures, Katakuris, Goodfellas, Run Lola Run, South Park.

Music:
Modern Artillery, Bleed American, United By Fate, Pennybridge Pioneers, Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild, Look What I Almost Stepped In, Casually Dressed, Playmate Of The Year, Dude Ranch, New Found Glory, What It Is To Burn, Subliminal Verses. The Colour And The Shape, How It Works, Hang-Ups.

Misc.
Guitars, Playing Live Music, Alcohol, Playstation, Nice Clothes, Playing Pool, Cooking, Exercising, Parties, Writing, Jack Bauer, Thinking, Socialising, Reading people's blogs, DJing, Songwriting

"It's Been Emotional"

Totally stole it from Vinnie Jones but those three words ultimately ended one of the most complex and unconventional relationships I've had with another person. So many oscillations between the good and the bad stuff that the chances of our status staying in the same place for more than a few months was comparable those of a snowball surviving in hell. The worst thing is, I'm still unsure about how well I knew the real her. Anyway, I guess we'll just have to wait and see if the pendulum decides to swing again.

Also managed to clear things up with how I feel about Leanne and I reckon she appreciated it because she seems much more comfortable and talkative now. However, after this week of bridge building and burning I'm left completely single with my eye on nothing other than my exams; which is a refreshing change.

With 3 months of no significant stomach shrinkage I just found out that crunches are much more effective and guess what, they don't even fuck up your back a-la sit ups. Also going kicking the sauce for at least a few weeks again; same reasons as last time, plus I lost about 4 hours of the weekend courtesy of my ol' friend Snake-Bite. And if I needed another excuse, seeing Sludge pose for his portfolio after a few bottles of wine was enough to put anyone off of booze forever!

Two essays, a birthday party and two exams are currently all that currently stand between New York, Leeds festival and 12 weeks of freedom. Note to self: buy the advance tickets next year. Finally - Sweet 'N' Sour, Steak and the Stir Fry are the dishes that have been absolutely mastered this month, with a few more under my belt and I'll be ready to take Grossman's crown.