Saturday, October 16, 2010

Day 15- Put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

I did this before I started the 30 day thing but I shall do it again. We'll get a better random sample of my music. You're welcome science nerds.

1. Time - David Bowie
2. Goodbye - Spice Girls
3. Keep Breathing - Ingrid Michaelson
4. Halo - Beyonce
5. Crown of Love - Arcade Fire
6. No Imagination - Blondie
7. Slow Runner - Break Your Mama's Back
8. Mowgli's Road - Marina & the Diamonds
9. Africa - Toto
10. Laura Marling - Rambling Man

Friday, October 15, 2010

Day 14- A picture of you and your family


Us.

Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

Dear various corrupt bankers and retarded politicians that bankrupted Ireland,

Thanks to your fuck ups, this country is drowning in 50 billion of debt, which as you know (or do you? I am clearly addressing monkeys here) has caused a moratorium on recruitment in the Health Service Executive, which means that after 4 years of study and a bachelors degree in radiography, I am left unemployed having to volunteer my services in a busy x-ray department for no money just so I don't lose the skills and knowledge I spent so long attaining. This does wonders for one's self-confidence, I can assure you. Alas, I'm left feeling rather low and wondering when does my life start??? But enough about me. How was the holiday in Marbella? You look like a fucking orange.

Yours in unfathomable detestation,
J.O.H.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Day 12- How you found out about blogger and why you made one.

Not sure how I discovered blogger. Probably checking out people's sites on twitter and thinking 'I want one.'
I made one because....
  • I was narcissistic in thinking other people would want to hear the crap I spout out on a daily basis.
  • Diaries are boring and with this I can post music and pictures et cetera.
  • The past summer was a bad one for me. Lot of down time to fill.  
  • I think it'll be cool to look back in a year or so and see what I what I was in to, listening to and thinking about.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

[For your ears]


Don't say I never gave you nuffin'.

My favourite ways of saying someone is stupid

1. Her antenna doesn’t pick up all the channels.
2. All foam, no beer.
3. He has an IQ of 2, but it takes 3 to grunt.
4. Receiver is off the hook.
5. You're thick as a plank. 


Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Sea.

I was browsing through photos of last semester on my computador and found ones of me and some friends the day we went for a spin to the beach. Sarah, a girl my friend James worked with in NY last summer was visiting Dublin as the last leg of her European trip and she was staying with us. We had just finished lectures and we decided to bring her to the beach so she could see a scenic part of Dublin. 
The photos reminded me of how much I want to live by the sea.  I've always been fascinated by the ocean. It's sheer vastness and wateryness. It may be because I live in a landlocked county. I'm only a 2-3 hours drive from a beach in most directions but I never get to go. 

Memo to self: go to the beach more often.



Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are.....

Happy:  - More Than A Feeling - Boston
               - Show Me The Light - Mystery Jets

Sad:        - The Village Green Preservation Society - Kate Rusby
                - Wake Up - Arcade Fire

Bored:     - Baptism - Crystal Castles
                 - Paparazzi - Lady Gaga (Metal Remix by bliix)

Hyped:    - Ego - The Saturdays
                 - Radioactive - Kings of Leon

Mad:        - Lithium - Nirvana
                 - Omen - The Prodigy
Listen

Day 9- Something you’re proud of in the past few days

Nothing. Don't be sad for me. Had it been the last few weeks or months or years, yes, I would have something to say but not in the past few days. I did fuck all.

p.s. I am posting more than one of these things a day. Leavemealoneyouarenotmymother.
This sums up my mind set on good days (ie. when I'm not consumed by the misery of my current existence. Too much?) :

Source: tumblrphotography

Monday, October 11, 2010

Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why

1. Watch Cemetery Junction- I've heard it's good. And good is good.
2. Stay  positive- Because what's the alternative? Be a miserable bitch?
3. Stop staying up so late- You're turning into a zombie.
d. Have a  good Halloween- My favourite holiday. The dressing up, the sweets, the undead, the fireworks, the deviance....

This is the kind of shit I do when I'm bored.

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
 Nope.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED AND WHY?  
 A few months ago. Probably feeling sorry for myself in some way.

 DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? 
 Yes. It's neat and it's mine.

 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? 
  Turkey.

 DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 
No thank you.

 IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
A question I ask myself all the time. I think so.

 DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Too much.

 DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? 
Yes. It was touch and go for a while but yes.

WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Yes.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Crunchy Nut Feast. (The devil's breakfast)

DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Not if I can help it.

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
 Mediocre in that department.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Strawberry Cornetto.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE ?
Their body language.

RED OR PINK?
 What?

WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
 Self-doubt, thighs.

WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST ? 
My Granny.
    
WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
 Black, no shoes.

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE ?
A Figroll.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Supertramp- Goodbye Stranger.

IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Purple.

FAVORITE SMELLS?
 Freshly cut grass, coffee, petrol.

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
 My paternal parent. aka 'Daddy'.

FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Basketball, men's diving, gymnastics.

HAIR COLOR? 
Red; natural.

EYE COLOR?
 Hazel.

DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No.

FAVORITE FOOD?
Indian, Jaffa Cakes.

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? 
Both.

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Life As We Know It.

WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? 
Not wearing a shirt.

SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter.

HUGS OR KISSES?
 Both.

FAVORITE DESSERT? 
Warm apple crumble with custard.

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? 
 Dear Fatty by Dawn French.

WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don’t have one.

WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? 
X-Factor.

FAVORITE SOUND?
Golf/ Bowling strike.

ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? 
Are they mutually exclusive? Beatles.

WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Florida. It's about 4000 miles from home.

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Yes. But it's a secret because it would blow your tiny mind.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Ballinasloe, Galway, Ireland.




QUOTE OF THE DAY

"There ain't no party like a Liz Lemon party 'cause a Liz Lemon party is mandatory."

- Liz Lemon


Day 7- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

This is the graduating class of radiography 2010 and some of the finest people you could hope to meet. I've made friends for life in this bunch and I'm so grateful.

(I'm at the back 4th from the left)



Sunday, October 10, 2010

Song
Robert Burke, better known as the Naked Cowboy, announces his candidacy for President of the United States at a news conference in New York's Times Square (via the Irish Independent)

I have not the words. Except to say is the suit and tie really necessary?

Day 6 - Favorite super hero and why

Hands down the Powerpuff Girls. My nickname is Mojo-Jojo for the love of lucifer. I used to watch it all the time in primary school. This was back when Cartoon Network was still somewhat decent (Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Cow and Chicken, I Am Weasel, Dexter's Lab, Johnny Bravo, Courage the Cowardly Dog- I'm sorry but the shit they show kids today, no wonder they all have ADD).
Anyway, anyway, anyway, yeah the Powerpuff Girls kicked ass and took names. Literally. The violence portrayed is appalling. They LITERALLY kick the SHIT out of those bad guys. Broken bones, smashed teeth, blood everywhere. I'm surprised I was allowed watch it at all.

So the deal is that Professor Utonium wanted to make "the perfect little girls" by using "sugar... spice... and everything nice." But, tit that he is, he accidentally spilled some Chemical X into the mixture which resulted in the girls each having superpowers. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup. Girl Power and all that. Thrilling stuff. Wow, I did not think I was going to have this much to say on this topic.


Sungha Jung



This little fella is too amazing for words. He's not just brilliant for his age, he's brilliant period. Watch some of his vids. There are tonnes on Youtube. This is just a personal favourite. His version of the Beatles' Come Together c'est très magnifique.
 

Ricky Gervais is fast becoming one my heroes. His speech here is dead on. Even though I do enjoy X-Factor. But only really after boot camp. He was painfully funny hosting the Golden Globes. If you don't agree, seek help.


Faux Pas

The only thing funny about a faux pas is its pronunciation. I had (did? experienced? ) one yesterday. I was with two friends walking into Henry Street in Dublin for a spot of browsing. I say 'browsing' because we were far too hungover to actually get down to some serious shopping. Anyway, anyway, anyway, there was this guy at the corner standing on a plastic crate with a megaphone preaching about Jesus H. and how we should all accept him into our hearts and yadda yadda yadda. We (like every other passer-by) ignored him and went into a department store to sample perfumes and makeup and try on shoes and sunglasses. Basically, to be an annoyance to every salesperson in there because they, like we, knew weren't going to buy anything. Anyway, anyway, anyway, when we came out, we headed back in the direction of the aforementioned preacher man. While we were waiting for a green man to help us cross the road, I heard the megaphone again and said not quietly (and remember- still hungover) "Oh would he just give it a REST?" This garnered some dirty looks from people around me. I looked over to the man with the megaphone not realising that it was a completely different guy who was ranting about our national debt of E50 billion and calling for action. I'm such a twat.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Turn up your radio. Watch lots of telly and eat loads of choc. Feel guilty. Stay up all night. Learn everything in six hours that has taken you two years to compile. That's how I did it."

- Dawn French

Day 5- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

Ok these challenges can't all be winners I suppose.

Many's a place I've been. I've been here. I've even been over there. I'm working on everywhere as we speak.
But I do so love the city of New York. I spent last summer working as a waitress in a restaurant in Queens. It was the best summer of my life. Not because of the waitressing thing. I hated that. Working double shifts, on my feet all day and being nice to arseholes for shit tips? No, it was the best summer ever because of where I was and who I was with. It's an amazing city and I will live there one day. So here she be:


As a side note. We happened to be downtown when we came across Mariah Carey filming a music video outside the Plaza: