Muwahhaaaaa
Well hello there. Fancy meeting you here. Of course you'd be here. Doesn't it get boring... reading about the not-so-exciting stuff I get up to, and random thoughts that pass through?No? Alright then... well, make yourself at home.
Well (hmm... I keep saying "well..." a lot today. odd), wherewasI? Ah yes, well, its back to that annoying time of year with exams lurking around the corner, and that feeling that every hour should be spent revising to make up for the slack-mandyness throughout the year. Its just so depressing. That feeling that you've been studying continously since your GCSEs. When will it stop? Studying is just boring me at the moment. The fact that I am PAYING someone to take these shitty exams upsets me even more. Ah jee whizz. What a pain in the backside. I've been trying to do PDE (partial diff. eqn) stuff, but its just so crap... and we have to relate maths to music. I mean, it's interesting stuff, how the harmonics match mathematically... it's all to do with frequencies... and you can work out what fits harmonically (word?) in octaves and semitones. I'm anything but a musician so my primary sch piano lesson knowledge tells me its interesting stuff, should I ever choose to further read up on it in my spare time (pa-haa!).
Nizlopi. Amazing! I really like this duo-band. Managed to go see a secret gig they had at cargo (London) courtesy of Mary and her contacts. They didn't even disclose the location and time 'til the evening before the gig. Was fab. There were only about 30 odd ppl, a really nice atmosphere, and we were practically right at the front of the stage. The energy of the lead guy (Luke Concannon - gorgeous, especially in person!)
was fab - I couldn't get a picture because Luke wouldn't stay still long enough and the no-flash rule meant that the aperture timing thingy couldn't soak up enough light to get a half-decent pic. So, instead, I recorded about 6 mins in total of a few of the tracks they played. John (the bass-guitar guy) was really good too... he beatboxed during most of the tracks, and I didn't even notice he was doing it at first!! Thought it was pre-recorded or something. very cool. And they had great stage presence... they seemed to prefer to get the audience involved, with a bit of participation, etc. Good fun for a Mon afternoon. They played their last track coming down from the stage and stood right in the middle of the crowd. Was good and jolly, and they got everyone joining in even if most of us didnt know the words. Well, can't stop listening to them online, and have just ordered their album. A sort of folk-indie type mix, fun lyrics... anyway, I think I've praised them enough. Go buy their stuff!!! Or at least grab a listen on http://www.myspace.com/nizlopi. Let me know if you share my liking, or whether you think I'm odd and should seek help immediately. On the same note, checkout the Kooks, and the Cat Empire. All fun funky bands. (http://www.radioblogclub.com - free music service without having to download crap software).What else...? Well, starting to really regret moving into a house with friends. I mean, don't get me wrong, sometimes its great, and everyone gets on, we all have a laugh... but it seems that now, there's always one person not talking to another, bins left to rot 'cause no one else takes them out, mouldy carrots in the fridge, weird unidentified mouldy object also in fridge, fridge not even working (hasn't properly for a few weeks) but would anyone actually get round to calling the landlord? even after the hundred hints i drop? No. Of course not. Mandy will do it. Mandy will also sort out the bills. Pay the bills. Wait for the money. And wait. And wait. Oh, and she'll take the electricity and gas readings so that we don't get charged too much. Alright, so this is an incredibly ranty-paragraph. But I just wish people would actually make an effort. Like, when there's mail at the front door floor, would it be incredibly awful to pick it up and put it on the table? Jeez, I'm starting to sound like my mother. I hate whinging about it, and I don't even feel like it's worth bringing up with anyone. I guess its just when the many-small-things add up to make one-big-eurgh. Perhaps moving out for next year wasn't such a bad idea. Although, even with this rant, I still can't help but feel pretty sad to not be living with the girls next year. I know it's been a little bumpy, especially recently, but I still love 'em all lots and lots. Its a shame we all had to move out of halls - that was pretty ideal - cleaners! maybe that's what we need. And a PA to sort out all the bills. Hmmmm. In-ter-res-sting.
Oh, and top everything off - I've been a bit ill recently. Had a chest infection, so have been a bit out-of-action for the past week or so. Not great, as I am now even further behind in work than I was before - if even mandyly possible!!! Ah well. The usual really. I should be used to my stupid body packing up just before something reasonably important. Stupid immune system. Grrrrrrrr. Well, had xray, low and behold, it was a chest infection. On antibiotics, and should be back to self in a few days. Hmmm. Just occurred to me, are you even interested in knowing that at all? Probably not, eh? Well, just move onto the next paragraph then.
Was thinking the other day... why do men feel threatened by women succeeding? I just don't get it. I first heard this from Martin actually. And he said something about being worried that along my career path... I'd soon get far enough where it might mean I have to travel, or work longer hours, or become very busy... or something like that (we were both reasonably drunk). And then, a few months ago, Edd had said something similar. Something about ambition being a little intimidating in a woman. That is makes a guy feel inadequate. Or something like that. I mean, jeez. 21st century. Keen to just brush on over this, and believe their opinion to be a mionority, I forgot about it pretty quickly. Then. Two nights ago. I was talking to Andrew, and he said it again. "yeah, well, your ambition and plans are fantastic. its great you aim for stuff. but don't you think you'd want to settle down and look after the kids, etc, sooner than later?" Errr. No. Not really. I mean, it depends. I want both. Why can't I have both. A family and a career? And shock horror - at the same time?? Why the fuck not. Andrew severely pissed me off with that, so I wasn't much of a conversationalist after that. (apologies andy, speak to you soon hun x). Anyway, just thought I'd rant that out while I remembered. I mean, christ. What is up with that. When I first heard it from martin, I remember trying to justify that it wouldn't interefer with home life (career stays 9-5. etc). But why should I justify my ambition? Or should I? I don't know. I'm all confused now. Well, not really. Just had me in my thoughts for a few hours last night, is all.
Funny how much you can type when you're thinking about things with yourself. I must babble a shiteload in my head when I'm not talking bullship.
Look at that. 2.54am and I'm in Imperial Library. I think its mainly because I can't be arsed to walk home on my own at this hour, and its freezing. Will probably go get the bus at 4 or 5ish. I've run out of food, you see. And the vending machine's also gone hungry. Bit poopy really. Ah well. Had the shittest readymeal the other day - Marks&Sparks Roast dinner in a yorkshire pudding thingy. Thought I'd have it for a change, and jeez was it awful! Really yuk and soggy on the base, but dry and crispy on the top. I don't expect miracles from a readymeal, but come on M&S, at least put some effort into it! Tesco's economy would probably have been better. I know!!
Right ladies and gents. I hope you are all well. If you're a long lost friend who happened to stumble here, get in touch. Would love to find another reason to avoid the books. And what better than to catch up with old friends and reminisce about the 90s together. (ooh, have crisp suppliers become stingy on their portions, or have our apetites just grown? and have creme eggs really gotten smaller?)
Split like a banana
Jet like Li
Kick like Bruce
(you get the idea)
x
posted by Mandy @ Monday, April 10, 2006
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