Rocks and Giggles and Bright Red Hair

A life of grace?

Tue, 01 May 2007 07:44:50 -0700

this is going to have to be really ambiguous to make sure no one knows what on Earth I'm talking about...

Sometimes the hardest thing about life is other people.

I've just been struck by something, I've just been asked for a massive favour by someone, my initial response was the usual "everyone must love me, yes of course I will help you", which was followed rapidly by "Hold on, you've more than let me down recently. You could have helped me when I needed it most, but you didn't. You were the only person who could help me. You didn't.".

Horsey!

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:33:37 -0700

This weekend I went to visit my parents in the official middle of nowhere. My mother looked a bit confused as I made her stop the car so I could get out to "talk to the horsey". No matter how much time I spend in the New Forest (I grew up there!) I never get tired of being around horses and miss it so much when I'm in London.

I miss you

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:05:58 -0700

I think that's all I want to say today.

You know when someone lives somewhere miles away and you suddenly realise that even though they're still a huge part of your life, you haven't seen them since 2001? Harsh. I miss you.

Russell and Noel at the Royal Albert Hall

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:05:39 -0700

I had what can only be described as a very bizarre experience yesterday.

I spent 3 hours sitting in the Royal Albert Hall watching Russell Brand and Noel Fielding hosting "The goth detectives" for the Teenage Cancer Trust with someone I'd never met before. And the woman sat in front of me flashed at them, which is another bizarre experience. Life doesn't really prepare you for what to do when the 2 objects of your desire, plus the eyes of 5000 people and a camera are turned towards the woman in front of you who has ceased to wear her clothes. I assumed a look of shock and hoped this was an appropriate response.

My personal definition of friendship...

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:10:44 -0700

I missed the Russell Brand show on Saturday to go and see a friend.

Thank you Lord God for listen again on the website.

It should probably worry me that no one invites me out on a Saturday night any more because they know I'm already busy listening to Russell.

He makes me laugh, and I don't need to wear make-up.

If not now then when?

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:28:26 -0700

OK sorry, I've had one of my epiphany weeks, I'll be back to shoes and hair in no time :o)

I don't know about anyone else, but I've found as a re-occurring pattern with my passions and dreams that I've always put them off until "The next step".

"Oh I'm too busy with my degree now, I'll take music lessons when I graduate"

"Oh my PhD takes up too much time, I'll learn to speak Spanish properly once I've finished"

The Third way

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:06:31 -0700

One thing I think I've learned about God over the past year is His amazing habit of completely turning something around when you think all is lost.

I really wish I could explain to you all what happened to me yesterday and the context within which it happened, but I can't. Excuse me if this gets a bit cryptic...

As I woke up yesterday morning my life was headed in 1 of 2 directions. To say that I didn't like either of these directions was an understatement. Looking at my future down either road was like staring into the abyss, and I was terrified of both.

Yay Bournemouth!

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:06:25 -0800

Awwww, my hometown, Bournemouth, is the happiest place in the UK :o)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/ dorset/6431649.stm

And wi

Random Question

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:56:58 -0800

I have been trying recently but to no avail to re-take up the clarinet. I don't mind if this is in the form of lessons, an orchestra or whatever, I just want it to be lots of fun and not too serious. I was wondering if anyone out there had the name of a good teacher or any suggestions? As I said, I've had no luck :o(

I used to be fairly decent but unfortunately let it slip alot while I was at uni.

I GOT TICKETS!

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:48:10 -0800

RAAAAAA! On Thursday 29th Nov myself, Louisa, Katherine and Sophie are all off to see Take That again! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Lent

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:30:18 -0800

I made the rather rash announcement at pastorate last week that I was giving up starbucks for lent. Naive.

That was never going to happen as most of my relationships revolve around that place. So, instead I have given up being negative.

This *sounds* easy - just say "Thanks" when given a compliment, stop assuming the worst etc etc etc but I have to say I am fast finding out what a negative person I am (is that a negative statement? Have I just broken my lent with that?)

Happiness!

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:56:29 -0800

You know how sometimes life is just brilliant? Well yesterday I got a phonecall off my sister saying that she was in London for the day, so I spent the afternoon chilling in Harrods with her. Then, this morning I was woken with the amazing news that Take That are touring again :o) yay yay yay!

I don't care if I'm in my mid twenties, I love them :o)

New boots!

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:49:47 -0800

Hello! We are Linda's new boots. Unfortunately Mummy does not love us as much as her shoes (see post waaaaaaaay back) but she adopted us anyway. Because she was made to. And she is weak.

Anyway, we come from New Zealand and before emigrating to London we went travelling a bit. Here are some photos.

Advice needed please!

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:33:49 -0800

Having just got back from an amazing time down under, I am now suffering the obligatory jetlag. HELP! Does anyone have any decent advice on how to stop waking up at 2am completely unable to get back to sleep?

PS Blog about said trip to follow as soon as I can string a sentence together...

A quick definition of sad

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 11:19:37 -0800

Being told off for leaving work too late, on a Saturday.