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8:50 pm
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11:00 pm
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| Monday, October 16th, 2006
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8:59 pm - What the Fuck is wrong with people?!
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Alright, I have to make an entry because I'm fucking pissed!!!
I was just reading about Madonna adopting a Malawian boy. The country is a place of poverty where 900,000 children are impoverished and orphans. Madonna has spent a week there raising awareness on these children, many of whom are HIV positive. She filed to adopt a boy, David. David's mother died when he was one month old (he is now a year old) and has been in an orphanage ever since. David's father is happy that Madonna wants to adopt him because she can offer him every advantage of life, none of which he can offer. She has promised to bring him back for visits.
Now, there is an activist group who are trying to ban the adoption because it is not legal to adopt if you are not a citizen of Malawi. They feel is is against the law and they are bending it because Madonna is a celebrity.
BUT COME ON!!! This boy comes from nothing and HAS nothing. Madonna can offer him SO much and give him a wonderful life. Yes, I know there are thousands more children without the same advantage or offer, but at least one can be helped. I feel that these people are sick to protest the better fulfillment of a child's life!! What do they care? Are they trying to adopt kids and give them better lives? I mean, come ON people!! This boy is now going to have everything given to him and raised in a wonderful home.
I'm not so passionate about this because it's Madonna, I'm just passionate because any child who can get the chance at a better life fucking DESERVES it!! It's just that with Madonna, he gets so much more. His father even said he didn't know Madonna was a celebrity, that he just thought she was a nice Christian lady.
What do you think about this? Yeah, a law is a law, but really, laws can change and some laws are just fucked up, especially in some third world countries. I'm not trying to whitewash the world here, but really, this child can have a LIFE!
Anyway, what do you think? Am I silly?
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| Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
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10:25 pm - New Freak of Gander
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Soooo I'm here!!! Back in Newfoundland, livin it up in Gander. Well as much livin it up as you can do here . . . that equals a Tim's coffee really. haha fuck sakes.
I can't believe I've done it. I'm not sad I did it, I just can't believe that I'm in GANDER. HOLY.
It's so funny though. I'm like the new freak here or something. People drive down the road turning their heads as I walk by. I think it's because no one dresses like me here, plus I'm the new meat. I have people literally coming by the store, poking their heads in, just to look at me. Because I'm new to the mall. I even had a kid say to his mother the other day "He's weird" . . . "Why is he weird sweetie?" "Because he's wearing pink . . . " "Well, daddy wears pink when he's in England" . . . that made me feel a little better!! haha
But my God, the customer base here is hilarious. I never had culture shock going to England, but coming home is the biggest shock of my life!!! "You got anyting 'ere fer a gift? All I sees is 'alloween!!" (Autumn colours). "60 dollars fer a wastebasket, mmmmmmy, get me de fuck out of 'ere!!" Honestly, that's what I hear. "You don't even 'ave one gol' pillow 'ere in dis store . . . not heven a gol' pillow" hahahaha fucking hell!!! But what's cool is that I'm already establishing a trust with some customers in that they come to me for design advice and whatnot. I even had to pick a woman's paint colour yesterday. That's what I love really. But sales are already on the rise so it's looking good!!!
I'm so glad to finally have internet at home. I've been without that for a year, which I didn't realize how hard it would be!! And STUFF!!! I have stuff! I have my OWN apartment, painting the walls my colours (gorgeous of course haha), and have my own things all around me. Lovely. Part of me really loves being back, and of course, part of me really misses what I left.
I love how the week before I left I got chatted up by a guy working next door, and the Toni & Guy hairdresser who I've been eyeing the last couple of months in Brighton finally made it clear that he was interested in me the day before I left. *sigh* Such is life. Good luck finding a relationship or even a good date back here in . . . Gandah. But who knows . . . maybe I'll get surprised :) I hope I do.
Anyhoo, I'm back y'all. I better get to see some of your asses some time soon. And by asses, I mean faces. But with some of ya, I can't even tell the difference!!!! haha and by that I mean they're both cute.
love.
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| Thursday, September 7th, 2006
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11:21 am - And This is Home . . .
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So, I'm back home tomorrow. I can't even believe it. I mean, yeah, I've been counting the days until I actually get settled and sorted, but I really can't believe that it's happening. I've had such a great time in London and Brighton . . . it's sad really. I mean, yeah it's been rocky the entire time I've been here, with my high points and my lowest depression ever haha (fucking Colorama and winter) but I'm gonna miss it. I worked so fucking hard to get over here, and now I'm turning around and moving to Gander. But it's for the best!!
AND I get to see dirty slut face Amy Anthony tomorrow. Cannot WAIT!! I haven't seen her in a year and didn't get to see her while I was home a few weeks ago. Lizbo called me last night and we're gonna go for a nice drive tomorrow night, smoking fags and singing Sister Act like we always did in high school . . .and university . . . and even the night oh my flight to London last October!! haha Oh God, I'm excited!!
So . . . goodbye London, goodbye Brighton, goodbye to all the slutty fucking faggots who never loved me hahahaha . . . I'll miss ya!! But I'll be back :)
love.
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| Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
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12:14 pm - Stresssss
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Holy . . . I'm excited to move back to Newfoundland but I'm so stressed over it all. My schedule? Finish work here on Thursday, fly back on Friday (and because of the flight changes, I now have to fly through Halifax which adds on another 2 and a half hours of flying), drive to Grand Falls on Saturday, move into my flat in Gander on Sunday, and start work Monday!!! chriiiisssttt. haha
Still pumped though :) Me and Tammy talk all the time pumping each other up for the whole thing. Gonna be good.
Anyhoo . . . must go clean this shop for the last time!! WHOO HOO!! haha
love.
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| Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
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11:12 am - Yayyy!
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I have a little flat waiting for me in Gander! My sister went searching for me and after finding nothing but dives (she had to leave one place because it smelled so bad, another had a blue toilet and sink that was cracked off with no bath), she found me a cute little place. It's a one bedroom, so I'm going to finally be living on my own. I'm excited! And I get to paint the flat myself . . . and I need to because apparently the whole interior is pink hahaha. I always wanted a pink bedroom as a kid, but I got over that, so yeah, I get to do it up :) Puuumped.
Also, I have to start work a week earlier than I had hoped/planned because one of our employees gave notice because of a back problem. And another one quit after a ridiculous fight with Tammy. So I have to hire people as soon as I get back to Newfoundland. I'm so excited for this job . . . I know it's Gander, but the job itself is gonna be great :)
So start booking some time to come visit me!!! haha
Hope you're well.
x
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| Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
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11:19 am - I Apologize
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I'm sorry for all this, but I don't know how to put it in a separate folder. haha I spent an hour at work doing these . . . pathetic or what.
Home next week!
| You Are Big Bird | 
Talented, smart, and friendly... you're also one of the sanest people around.
You are usually feeling: Happy. From riding a unicycle to writing poetry, you have plenty of hobbies to keep you busy.
You are famous for: Being a friend to everyone. Even the grumpiest person gets along with you.
How you life your life: Joyfully. "Super. Duper. Flooper." |
| Your Hair Should Be Purple | 
Intense, thoughtful, and unconventional.
You're always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights. |
| Your True Love Is a Taurus | 
Why you'll love a Taurus:
Romantic and sentimental, a Taurus can provide you with the security you need.
And you both share a fondness for the finest things, from great food to luxury vacations.
Why a Taurus will love you:
You have the honesty and direct approach that down to earth Taurus desires.
And enough elegance to show a Taurus a few new decadent delights! |
| You Are Strawberry Ice Cream | 
A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core.
You often find yourself on the outside looking in.
Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works.
You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream. |
| You're an Expert Kisser | 
You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity
You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off
And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave
When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable |
| People Envy Your Compassion | 
You have a kind heart and an unusual empathy for all living creatures. You tend to absorb others' happiness and pain.
People envy your compassion, and more importantly, the connections it helps you build. And compassionate as you are, you feel for them. |
| Your Celebrity Baby Name Is... | 
Indio Denim |
| You Are the Very Gay Tinky Winky! | 
Purple with a gay pride symbol... how could he not be gay?
And that red purse is divalicious! |
| Your Passion is Orange | 
Your sex life is driven by your wild fantasies.
For you, sex is a dramatic performance where you are the star.
And you love putting on a wild act for your lover, trying to top last night's show.
Whether you enjoy the actual sex is irrelevant... it's all about putting on a good act! |
| You Are 32% Pure | 
You've either done it, thought about it, or at least heard about it.
Luckily, there's a few things left for you to try! |
| You Are Socks! | 
Cozy and warm... but easily lost.
You make a good puppet. |
| Your Boobies' Names Are... | 
Bert and Ernie |
| What Your Soul Really Looks Like | 
You are a wanderer. You constantly long for a new adventure, challenge, or eve a completely different life.
You are a very grounded, responsible, and realistic person. People may not want to hear the truth from you, but they're going to get it.
You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you.
Your near future is all about change, but in very small steps. The end of the journey looks far, but it's much closer than you realize.
For you, falling in love is all about the adventure and uncertainty. You can only fall in love with someone who keeps you guessing. |
| You Are Animal | 
A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.
You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.
But you sure can beat a good drum.
"Kill! Kill!" |
I'm so gay that even my tits are called Bert and Ernie. C'mon now.
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| Monday, August 21st, 2006
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11:03 am - The News, The Results
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Thank you to EVERYONE who gave me their words of wisdom on what to do about moving home to help my family out with the store. I've made my decision.
I went home this past week, had a crazy crazy hectic week of seeing people and not sleeping haha. Anyway, in talking for hours with my sister, I realized some things about the business. And she told me because of this, I had to make my decision while I was home. I've decided to do it. I'm moving home. Moving from London England to Gander Newfoundland. HOLY. haha And, I'm moving home in less than three weeks. She needs me for the Christmas season, so I'm just going to work my notice here at the red gecko, and then move home. I made my decision, and I don't like waiting around, so this is the quickest I can do it. I was going to stay until the end of September, but I really wouldn't make that much money in comparison to what I'll make home, it would only be an extra couple hundred dollars, big deal. So yeah, I'm moving home, getting my OWN apartment, getting a car next year. I'm basically taking over the store, dealing with hiring/firing, payroll, ordering, scheduling, merchandising, everything. I'll have my own office and have a few people working under me. haha shut up. I'm put on a great starting salary which will increase the more I can bring the business up. We also discussed some excellent ideas for the future (like, designing our own jewellery line which is gonna be WICKED hehe so pumped). So, I'll be kept busy. I love working the Christmas season, then when that's over, I'll be going on a massive buying trip to Montreal and Toronto, and possibly New York. Then I'll be enrolled in interior decorating courses so I can be commissioned outside work in people's homes and whatnot.
So yeah. I don't feel disappointed in leaving London. I've gotten what I needed out of this place. I came over for a variety of reasons, and none of them panned out in the past year. I don't feel sad about it at all, I'm just excited to actually be starting a REAL career for once, and not be scraping each month to make ends meet.
So I'm pumped!! It was so nice to be home and just run into people I know EVERYWHERE I went . . . it was unreal, and amazing. I miss that a lot.
Look out rock!! I'm fuckin coming back.
love.
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| Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006
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11:39 am
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So I've got a lot on my mind. My sister called me last night and made a business proposal to me. It's an excellent proposal which would certainly put me on a career path, rather than just working and making enough to struggle to get by. I would basically manage the shop in Gander . . . but I'd have to live in Gander. I'd be going on buying trips to Montreal and Toronto a few times a year. Also, she'd enroll me in interior design courses so I could be commissioned outside work as well, which would also help the business progress even further. I mean the idea is excellent, I'd have a salary, have plenty of money, my own place, my own car, etc etc. But I'd have to move to Gander . . . and that thought depressed me a little bit. But I see people here in England struggling just to make ends meet, not having any extra money for anything, not even an emergency. And I don't want to be doing that when I'm in my thirties. I mean it's something for me to definitely think about, but I'd have to make this decision before I spend hundreds of pounds in paperwork to get a leave to stay in England and be able to work here . . . and that's coming up in January. Also, I'd only be working in Gander for so long, then we're planning on expanding the business even further and I'd move to St. John's, which I think I could deal with. And living in Gander and having money, I could go to St. John's every couple weeks if I wanted to. So to sum up, I'd have money and a career, work as an interior designer, but be back in Newfoundland . . . which is the one thing I worked towards getting away from. But I see the people I work for here, and they've just joined with family members to help each other out and build a business together. Not many people have the opportunity that I have to start my career off. And the more the business expands, the more I'll be getting from it. I mean, it could be an awesome venture.
I don't know what to think really. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons . . . but it's so difficult.
Anyway, yeah. Hope you're all well!
love.
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| Monday, July 17th, 2006
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3:40 pm - Brighter Days I'm Looking for Brighter Days
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So I'm thinking about moving from London to Brighton. Brighton's a beautiful place and the people are much more friendly and relaxed than in London. My job requires me to work two days in London, two days in Brighton, and every third weekend in Brighton. So basically, I'm working more in Brighton than I am in London. The population is about 250,000 and it's the gay capital of England. I've been thinking and thinking about it, but this weekend kinda cinched the deal for me. Vicki was here for the weekend, had a wicked time with her. After work on Saturday, we went to the beach and had dinner and then just sat on the beach and watched the water. I mean, just think about how much better the quality of life would be there?! I really like London, but after almost a year here, I hardly know ANYONE and dating, well fuck sakes, don't start me on that. Meeting people here as friends or a date is almost impossible. And people seem so shallow here and only about looks and a quick shag. And you know that's not me.
So yeah, I've pretty much decided to move at the end of August. I can't wait to go home for a week. It's gonna be wicked . . . just to get a break. I miss all my friends and my family, so it's much needed. It'll be 10 months since I've seen anyone. Gonna be good!
But everything's going good. I'm enjoying life here in England, all I need now is a great guy to take long walks on the beach with hahahahaha. Love it.
Anyway, that's about it. Nothing really new going on. I know I don't post much here . . . but I don't really feel the need to. Maybe I'll start updating more. But I'm always looking to see how you all are. :)
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| Tuesday, July 4th, 2006
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4:30 pm
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I also just realized that in my last post on LJ I called you all fuckers. I'm sorry. hahaha bit rude hey?
But you know it's all in looooooove . . . of the disco.
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4:28 pm - Ahem!
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I'm coming home on August 11th for a visit!! I'll be in Newfoundland from the 11th until the 19th. I'll probably be in St. John's until the 13th, then go to Grand Falls. Sooooo, I'm hoping to see you fuckfaces!
love.
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| Friday, May 19th, 2006
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2:41 pm - I'm Not Dead!
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HEY! haha
Alright, I'm not dead. But this is the first time I've actually been able to open livejournal since I've gotten to London. For some reason, these bitch computers at the internet cafe cum video store won't let me open it.
So everything's fine. I just started a new job with an art and design gift shop as assistant manager. I work two days in Greenwich Market and two days in Brighton! Three day weekends and work every third weekend. Perfect. haha We just found someone to move into our empty room in our flat, so hopefully that works out too. I'm viciously poor though, so once this job starts paying it'll be a lot nicer. I had to get out of my old job though . . . what a bunch of cunts. HATED it. Had to leave.
Still single. Have stories and dates and whatnot, but too much to type here and don't know if I wanna relive it. haha
But yeah, that's about it. Hoping to come home for a couple weeks this summer so I can see most of you fuckers.
haha
Love you.
James
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| Thursday, December 22nd, 2005
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8:14 pm
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| Your Brain's Pattern | 
Your mind is a firestorm - full of intensity and drama.
Your thoughts may seem scattered to you most of the time...
But they often seem strong and passionate to those around you.
You are a natural influencer. The thoughts you share are very powerful and persuading. |
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| Saturday, December 17th, 2005
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5:44 pm
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| Your 2005 Song Is | 
Hung Up by Madonna
"Every little thing that you say or do
I'm hung up
I'm hung up on you"
You'll be rockin' in the New Year in your croch-o-tard! |
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| Tuesday, November 29th, 2005
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8:53 pm - HAHAHA read this!!!
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B.C. tribunal rules in favour of lesbian couple
CTV.ca News Staff
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ruled in favour of two lesbian women who claim they were discriminated against by a Catholic men's organization when they booked a hall for their wedding reception in the fall of 2003.
Deborah Chymyshyn and Tracey Smith allege the Knights of Columbus council in Port Coquitlam cancelled their contract when they found out it was for a same-sex couple, after they had already paid their deposit and sent out their wedding invitations.
The judgment says that the Knights of Columbus council "failed in their duty to accommodate the plaintiffs when they refused the rental of the hall to them," said their lawyer barbara findlay (who requests that her name is spelled in lowercase letters).
"While they may have been able to refuse based on their religious beliefs, they took no steps to respect the dignity of my clients," findlay told CTV.ca.
The tribunal has ruled that the women are to be awarded $1,000 each, as well as a reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
The woman who booked the hall for the couple testified that it didn't occur to her that they were marrying each other, saying she believed they could have been friends or mother and daughter, findlay said.
Elemer Lazar, head of the Knights of Columbus council in Port Coquitlam, has said in the past that he doesn't understand why a same-sex couple would want to book a Catholic facility.
But findlay says that her clients, who had difficulty finding a hall to hold their reception, did not know the Knights of Columbus was a Catholic organization.
"Actually, my clients had no idea who the Knights of Columbus were. They had never heard of them and were completely shocked that this erstwhile bingo hall was turning them down," she said.
The hall where the couple booked their reception had a "bingo" sign outside.
Though findlay and her clients are "jubilant" that they won the ruling, the legal challenge may not be over.
"For gay and lesbian people, we are going to need to study this judgment in detail. While my clients won their case, it currently appears that if the Knights of Columbus had found them another hall, the tribunal would have agreed that they could refuse the rental to my clients," findlay said.
"So one way of characterizing it is that we won the battle but we lost the war."
Canada became the fourth country in the world to sanction gay marriage, when same-sex marriage legislation received royal assent last July.
Bill C-38 faced fierce opposition from religious groups, the Conservative Party, and even some members of the Liberal government's ranks.
Now, what I have to question is why the fuck would you book a place that has BINGO outside it for your wedding reception?! Serves the dykes right. No taste. No taste.
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| Sunday, November 27th, 2005
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6:39 pm - How High are the Stakes
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So I'm sitting here in an internet cafe, having a cigarette. Chillin out. But kinda down today. Me and Heather got into a big fight last night, wasn't cool. I hope it all blows over cause I can't deal . . . we're both stressed out over a lot of shit and I guess the pot just boiled over.
I mean I love being in London. I've dreamed of it for a long long time. But I don't have many people here to go to when I need it. I'm not used to that. I'm always used to having tons of friends for support and comfort and fun. It's strange really. I know I've only been here for a little over a month, but still.
And I'm just kinda lonely. Like, friends wise and boy wise. haha of course. Surprise surprise to that one. It's hard meeting guys here when you're not slutty and naked at a bar. hahaha it's true though. I mean, the last time I was here, I was with someone and it made things . . . much more bearable and just plain nice. Lovely. So after the fight last night, I came home drunk and went to bed and had the most awful dreams ever . . . about fighting with Heather . . . then it turned into dreams about you know who!! You got it, Daniel. Of fucking course. So I'm just in a shitty mood today. I came to the internet cafe to talk to people on MSN and no one is online. Well Tonia is thank God hehe :) Loves her.
My birthday is in a week. Becky's coming for it so that'll be great. But it's just gonna be weird without having all my friends around like last year. I have pictures brought with me from my party and I look at them and just fucking miss everyone. Yeah, I know you move on with life blah blah blah but it's hard when I'm dependent on my friends. haha I really am. I hope my birthday is fun . . . because these last couple weekends have been complete shit.
My job . . . well . . . my boss is a bitch. Like she's alright sometimes, but other times she makes me feel like shit and embarasses me in front of customers . . . hello, I'm trying to learn the shit you've been doing for 5 years. I think she fails to recognize that I'm a photographer . . . and she's worked in a lab her whole life . . . big difference here. I don't even have any coworkers to do lunch with . . . man oh man.
I think for this to work, the move to London and whatnot, is that I have to be stripped of everything I know. And have experienced. It seems that's what's happening so far anyway. I'm being stripped. And not in the way I want. haha cheeky. But yeah, character building ;) Better be. It'll all take time to build a life here and I knew that these intial months would be hard. And believe me they are.
Don't get me wrong though. I LOVE being here. Love it. So much to experience and see every single day. I just don't have a comfort level yet. It'll come. I'll be fine.
Just rambling because it's a shitty sunday. And I was drinking last night so I'm always gross the next day haha.
I'm somewhere in between it all.
It'll happen.
I'll be damned if it doesn't.
love.
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| Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005
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9:15 pm - Jot Update
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SO!
WORST WEEKEND OF MY LIFE!!!!
This is how it happened: *cue music*
- G-A-Y was having confessions on a GAY dancefloor night. I was super pumped. I was gonna get to rock out to Madonna's new album all night.
- finally convinced my flatmates to go with me, SET
- Show up. A policeman stops me and says I can't get in, it's sold out. And I said "What?" and he said
get this. . . i could throw up thinking about it:
"They're not letting anyone in . . . until she's done."
-My heart hit the ground
-"She? SHE?! As in MADONNA?!"
-"Yeah she's playing a 15 minute set"
"And I can't get in?!?!"
"No, I'm afraid not"
followed by me saying "oh my god oh my god oh my god" and welling up with tears.
"If it makes you feel any better, it was really hard to get tickets . . . and just to let you know *lowers voice* she's coming out the back door after . . ."
So I go to an a different gay bar, that one's closed too . . . so I tell a couple people to fuck off and go on my own way. SAVAGE.
Go to a different gay bar, didn't know it was a gay bar until I walked in and saw th anorexic queens maggoting the place.
Went back to GAY, waited outside. OUT SHE COMES!! WAves at us, gets in her car, and drives two feet right in front of me.
I mean hey, I got to see her and her car, but it wasn't the same.
Back to the jots:
-My job is going good, making decent pay. However my boss is a crazy bitch.
-Flat's good, girls are great.
-Had a crazy weekend with Becky and Ollie, went to Ministry of Sound, never going back because Ollie almost got stabbed.
-Meeting new people all the time
-Apparently meeting a BOY who's interested in meeting me from hearing about me from a friend.
All's well.
And all's FUCKING HORNY!!!
MY BIRTHDAY IS IN A LITTLE WHILE!!!! hehe can't waaaaait. I wanna go to a crazy gay bar . . . filled with drag queens. haha or whatever. I don't care if I'm home eatin a cake and havin SEX!
pathetic. haha
Anyhoo gotta go to the pub and have me a niiiice cold pint of Strongbow.
Lata babes!!
OH AND BUY MADONNA'S NEW ALBUM!!! It's fucking deadly.
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| Thursday, November 10th, 2005
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9:23 pm - Life Summary in Jot
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okay
- My flat is cute and small but lovely back terrace
- I've been drunk way too much
- Did some temp work that I hated
- Went through a crazy interview process and got a job as Assistant Photo Manager at a Colorama on Old Street!!! PHOTO AND RETAIL BABY!!
- Saw Daniel . . .
- Get to see Becky and meet Ollie tomorrow!!
- Had drinks with Cat and Kevin
- Horny as all hell and need a goooood fuck. So bad.
- Horny
- Hooorny
- Buzzed right now
- Miss everyone back home
But I've done it. And I'm here. And it's wonderful . . .
I still need that messy sex though.
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