The Urban RecluseThe Urban RecluseEnter the strange world of a 20-something South London gal. I try to escape the world, but I always get dragged back into its insanity... Articles
The Art of Not Doing
2008-03-27 21:42:00 It’s true what they say: If you want something done, ask a busy person. Two years ago I was that busy person, and I got so much done. Now I’m working part-time, and I can barely get out of the bed these days. Time, like money, is a luxury, and like money it can be squandered unwisely. I’ve haven’t been to work for the past nine days, and my only real achievements during that time are watching Heroes Season 2 and a few eps of Weeds Season 2. I can’t be totally surprised as I didn’t have a plan. Without a plan it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of daytime television, random websites and calls from sailors instead of concentrating on moving forward with my life. My birthday has become a time when I think about my life direction. Since my 25th birthday I’ve been stressing about my 30th. There’s still a part of me that feels that my life should be sorted by then, that I should have a flat and a creative career, regular holidays a...
The Sax Man
2008-03-25 19:21:00 Due to my recent money troubles I reluctantly decided to sell some of my gear, including my saxophone. I put an ad in Loot, plus another one in the Sound on Sound readers’ ads. One dark evening, on my way home from work, I received a call from a guy who was interested in my sax. He said that he’d been playing the saxophone for many years, and was working on a merchant ship. He said that he wouldn’t be able to buy the sax straight away, but he’d call me in a few weeks to see if it was still available. He sounded like a nice bloke, but after the other potential buyer turned out to be a timewaster I lost hope in selling the sax. A couple of weeks ago I had another call from the Sax Man, who was checking whether the sax was still available. I confirmed that it was, and he said that he’d have some money for it at the end of this month. I told him that I hadn’t advertised it since the last time, so I was quite confident that it would still be up for gr...
I Eat Planets
2008-03-25 18:48:00 Yes, I can fly. Vid: a clip from the forthcoming Superhero Movie (via Ladythrills.com) Indulge me, guys! I’ve just watched the entire second season of Heroes in the last 24 hours. Related PostsNo related posts More About: Planets
More films I haven’t seen
2008-03-25 15:07:00 Nicholas posted the remaining 150 films on IMBD’s top 250 list, so I’ve listed them below as before and will bold the ones I’ve seen. 101. Strangers on a Train (1951) 102. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 103. Batman Begins (2005) 104. Ladri di biciclette (The Bicycle Thief) (1948) 105. Salaire de la peur, Le (The Wages of War) (1953) 106. High Noon (1952) 107. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) 108. Ran (1985) 109. The Big Sleep (1946) 110. Notorious (1946) 111. Back to the Future (1985) 112. The Wizard of Oz (1939) 113. Oldboy (2003) 114. Fargo (1996) 115. Unforgiven (1992) 116. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 117. Donnie Darko (2001) 118. Mononoke-hime (1997) 119. Cool Hand Luke (1967) 120. Ratatouille (2007) 121. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) 122. Yojimbo (The Bodyguard) (1961) 123. Per qualche dollaro in più (For a Few Dollars More) (1965) 124. The Green Mile (1999... More About: Films , Haven
Happy Easter!
2008-03-23 15:13:00 Go on, have some! Related PostsHappy Easter !Not a happy blogHa ha! Persistence pays offHappy Birthday, Dirk!28
Such a busy froggy…
2008-03-23 02:26:00 Samurai Frog has apparently been modelling for Supreme Clothing on the sly, and plans to appear in a photography exhibition in Paris too. [Show as slideshow] I thought we were friends, but I only heard about it through an article in CO-ED Magazine. These celebrities forget about the little people so quickly. Related PostsBusy Busybusy busy!Sorry - No SauceA Police Presencebusy writing! More About: Froggy
Wanted
2008-03-23 02:04:00 Who’d believe it, Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy in a very silly-looking action movie. Wanted Exclusive Trailer I can’t wait. Eat your demented heart out, Joey. Related PostsThe End of the AffairPens and stuffNot shaggy enough? I’ll show you shaggy!Living up to this blog’s title…2000
Top 100 Movies
2008-03-21 02:46:00 My mate Nicholas wrote about the IMDB Top 100 film list and revealed which ones he’s seen. I thought it might be fun for me to do the same. The ones I’ve seen are in bold: 1. The Godfather (1972) 2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) 3. The Godfather: Part II (1974) 4. Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966) 5. Pulp Fiction (1994) 6. Schindler’s List (1993) 7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) 8. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 9. Casablanca (1942) 10. Shichinin no samurai (1954) 11. Star Wars (1977) 12. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) 13. 12 Angry Men (1957) 14. Rear Window (1954) 15. Goodfellas (1990) 16. Cidade de Deus (2002) 17. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 18. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 19. C’era una volta il West (1968) 20. The Usual Suspects (1995) 21. Psycho (1960)* 22. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned ... More About: Movies
Eat Me
2008-03-21 01:18:00 The Hamburger Dress (via bookofjoe) Or if your tastes are more refined and you can travel to the Temple Restaurant & Bar in Minneapolis, why not try eating sushi off a naked person? More Info Related PostsNo related posts
My Guy
2008-03-20 22:06:00 Levit is a robot who values style as much as functionality. As a switchboard operator working the metro patch panel, Levit sees first hand the boom in text messaging. He wonders whether the art of the hand-written letter will be lost forever. $900 Related PostsNo related posts
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2008-03-20 01:13:00 Pic Source - Number Sculptures Mum says that I was actually born at about 4pm, but it’s just past midnight here and I’m going to open my birthday cards and munch on a biscuit. Happy Birthday to me. Related PostsNo related posts
Spring Reading
2008-03-15 21:07:00 I’ve just written a post for the Spring Reading Challenge, about a book I recently read. Go and check it out (plus the other great posts). Do it now! Related PostsAnother Sunday Night MemeFem-Pen*la la laEasy like Sunday morningLesson learnt
Cease and Desist
2008-03-13 02:38:00 Someone called Ben keeps on emailing me via this blog, with the message: Kinky Love PLEAE GET NTOUCH TODAY Please stop. I’m not that kind of girl. At least, not with strangers. Related PostsNo related posts
Another day at the office
2008-03-10 14:49:00 I couldn’t sleep last night, due in part to the awful storm which invaded our shores in the early hours. I’m sure that my tiredness has contributed towards my grumpiness, but the fact still remains that my job sucks right now. I’m really starting to feel trapped here. Vid: Working in a Coal Mine by Lee Dorsey Yesterday my mum commented on my work situation, and I confirmed that I thinking over the options available to me right now. I said that I didn’t want to work in an office anymore, and she laughed at me as if that was my only career option. Then she said, ‘Why don’t you become a nurse?’ Yet another indication of how little my mother really gets me. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a nurse, but I don’t see myself in that kind of caretaking role. My grandma was a nurse before she retired, and she has told me many times how hard it was for her. The truth is that I’m not a selfless person in that way. Plus I&... More About: Office , The Office
A little older, a little stranger
2008-03-09 23:29:00 My demonic adversary, J.D., turns five today. According to my astrologer friend, our Joe was born in the year of the Rooster. How fitting is the description of roosters: “Vain and talkative, roosters have a reputation for being self-obsessed…” Be sure to visit him and pretend that his creepy adoration of Saoirse Ronan is normal behaviour. Just for today, anyway. Related PostsLevels MemeHair of the Dog$300.60The Exsex!
Another Sunday Night Meme
2008-03-09 23:01:00 Pinched from China B Using the book you are currently reading: 1. Take the book. Turn to page 123. 2. Skip 5 sentences. 3. Post the next three sentences. I’m currently reading The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith Here’s the excerpt: She reached across and laid a hand upon his wrist. He looked down at where her hand rested. “You mustn’t be sad, Rra,” she said. Related PostsCD Cover Meme UpdateSunday Sauce: Back next weekSunday Night MeltdownSunday Sauce - Vote Now!Sunday Sauce #27
Photobucket Meme
2008-03-09 22:46:00 This looked like fun, so I nicked from the lovely Becca 1. Go to photobucket.com 2. Type in your answer for each question into the PhotoBucket search bar. 3. Choose your favorite photo to represent your answer. 4. Copy the html and paste it here. 5. Answer only in picture form. 1. What is your first name? 2. When is your birthday? 3. What kind of car do you want? 4. Where did/do you go to school? 5. What is your favorite season? 6. What is your favorite type of shoe? 7. What is your status? 8. What is your favorite movie? 9. What is your favorite song? 10. Who is your favorite Disney character? 11. What is your favorite clothing line? 12. What is your favorite vacation destination? 13. What is your favorite dessert? 14. What is your favorite letter? 15. What are you most afraid of? 16. What is your favorite TV show? 17. What annoys you the most? 18. What is your job? 19. What’s your favorite animal? 20. How old are you? Related PostsCD Cover Meme Update... More About: Photobucket
Rock Chick
2008-03-08 19:34:00 The past couple of weeks have been pretty good. Work is still sucking, but there’s more to life than the 21 hours I spend there. To cut a long story short, I’ve won an electric guitar! I won it in an online contest run by a graphic design blogger, where there were several ways of entering, and somehow the fates chose me as the first prize winner. If you’re interested in the details the entire prize is a Squier Strat Electric Guitar by Fender (California Series), Instructional DVD, Electric Tuner, Guitar Strap, Guitar Stand, Gig Bag (Guitar Bag) by Fender, Guitar Cable and Picks. It’ll look something like this: So what am I going to do with my new axe? Well I used to play classical guitar in my teens, so I’ve got some very basic knowledge of chords and scales already. I plan to have some noisy fun with it and play along with my Aerosmith CDs (eventually). Maybe I’ll even start a rock band. My favourite geeky electronic band, Hot Chip, dedicated... More About: Rock , Chick
Welcome to my boudoir - said the spider to the fly
2008-03-06 14:06:00 (via) Related PostsYuck!Space Invaderunwordythe insects are attacking!FREE MONKEY! More About: Spider
Wicked in Bed
2008-03-05 17:07:00 Powered By TheirAdult Toys Related PostsWicked GameKa-Boom!Todo Sobre Mi Madre (All About My Mother)Music Meme (1998)
Stuff PJ likes…
2008-03-05 16:37:00 I do not tolerate racism or prejudice of any kind, but I do think that it can be fun to laugh at ourselves. I believe that the differences between races are more cultural than genetic, and I don’t see why we can’t examine our own culture and those of others for similarities and differences. As a second generation immigrant living in the UK, I often feel like someone who doesn’t fit. I’m not Jamaican, but I’m also not like my white friends whose families may have lived here for generations. I am proud of who I am and my heritage, and also glad to be living in one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Growing up as an ethnic minority can have an effect on one’s self-concept, and I admit that there were times during my childhood when I would wish for the long mane and pale skin of a white girl. I also remember being called a “bounty” or a “coconut” (i.e. black on the outside, white on the inside) for being stud... More About: Stuff
Yummy Mummies
2008-03-02 02:54:00 Happy Mothers’ Day! Pregnancy seems to be an infectious condition in Hollywood right now. Half the women on the Academy Awards’ red carpet seemed to be sporting those fashionable bumps. Here are some celebrities who are either currently up the duff or have recently given birth to their babes. Pregnancy definitely seems to suit these women… Halle Berry – Xtina – Angelina Jolie – Jessica Alba – Jennifer Lopez – Nicole Richie – Cate Blanchett – Nicole Kidman – Video: A Song for Mama by Boyz II Men Related PostsAdopt an Actor: Brian Thompson More About: Yummy
Look Deep!
2008-03-01 00:27:00 According to some old traditions, women may propose to their men on 29 February. Some of you may be thinking of taking the initiative and going for that desire to solidify your relationship. If you are, I urge you to really think about it first. Everybody know that most marriages will end in divorce, but that doesn’t stop the hopeful ones from trying to beat the odds, bless them! Recent research suggests that the often-quoted findings about married men being happier than single men, and single women being happier than married women is not entirely sound, but of course your man isn’t like all the rest, is he? Sure he might be gorgeous now, but will you still love him when you’re both eighty? The chances are that you’ll outlive him, which might be the only thing to look forward to if you end up with the wrong bloke. Is the sex good? If it’s not good already, you’re not going to have fireworks on the wedding night. Do you have similar views on rai... More About: Deep
Did you feel it?
2008-02-27 13:46:00 At about 1am this morning an earthquake measuring 5.2. on the Richter scale hit the UK, with its epicentre at 8km east of Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. At that time I was laying on my bed and reading various blogs. I felt my bed shake very slightly, but thought I was imagining it. Then it happened again, and I looked around the room in alarm. It stopped, so I just went back to what I was doing. I just saw the news reports about the quake. I’ve never experienced an earthquake before, and this is one of the last places that you’d expect to feel tremors, though the UK has had the odd tornado from time to time. Freaky, eh? Vid: Can You Feel It by The Jacksons Related Posts"Can I buy you a smile?"InsomniaKeep on keeping onGuess who’s back?!Autumn Leaves
Photographic
2008-02-24 22:45:00 I haven’t been pursuing my photography consistently recently; my distance-learning course ends in the next few days and I feel like I’ve wasted that opportunity, but I should have known better than to enrol on it. I seem to prefer to learn things as and when I need them rather than following a prescribed course of study. Still, I’ve made some progress, mainly due to having my pics hosted on flickr. Two of my photos were chosen for Schmap Guides to London and Paris, and someone whose photos I really admire invited me to join his group called THE EXTRAORDINARY PHOTOGRAPH. Last week I ventured into central London again: Clapham, Battersea, Chelsea, Piccadilly, Charing Cross then Victoria. You’ll see that I also stopped at the Hard Rock Café too. While I was around Leicester Square and Charing Cross Rd I also took some pics for Splotchy’s new blog, which was fun. Here are some of the results. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are need...
Cloverfield
2008-02-24 20:48:00 I saw Cloverfield the other day, and thought that it was B-Movie heaven. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. Who doesn’t love to see gorgeous people being attacked by evil creepies? Who doesn’t love to watch a guy who puts his life and those of his friends’ in jeopardy to save a hot girl? Who doesn’t love having a queasy stomach while watching an incessantly shaky viewpoint? Who doesn’t love spotting the gaping plot holes, inconsistencies and predictable moments? Who doesn’t love having little context in which to place the events of the movie, and no explanation for the monsters’ origins? The first third of the movie was focussed on introducing us to the main players, in the hopes that we’d feel sympathy for them when the shit hit the fan. So we meet brothers Rob and Jason Hawkins, Rob’s best friend Hud, Jason’s girlfriend Lily (the gorgeous Jessica Lucas), Hud’s crush Marlena and ...
McMurphyMe
2008-02-22 12:23:00 Do you ever feel like you’re the only sane in the village? Or that you’re surrounded by morons? Welcome to my universe. Roll on 6pm. Related PostsNo related posts
Suicidal Food
2008-02-21 17:30:00 I’ve recently noticed quite a trend in food advertising, which I find quite disturbing; the apparent death-wish of a variety of foodstuffs. I guess I find it disturbing because it promotes the anthropomorphism of animals and plant-derived foods. And besides, if a pig was like us, why would it want to be eaten? And there were the Bunny Suicides: Then there was that Twix ad, about the two choc bars that were happier together, even if together meant that they were in someone’s stomach… And now it’s the turn of the class Cadbury’s Cream Egg to declare its death-wish, this is my favourite one as it’s pretty clever, but there are some other ones below too, watch them if you think you’re ‘ard” Related PostsThe "Destroy Food " Diet WishlistHow much do you eat?krispy kremes are the food of the devil!Food for thoughtA mini junk-food bonfire More About: Suicidal
Juno
More articles from this author:2008-02-20 19:14:00 AKA You’re all going to hate me - Part 1 So I saw Juno last week at the cinema. I enjoyed the movie, but I’m sorry to say that I didn’t think it was Oscar-worthy. If you’ve been living in a cave these past few months you might not know that Juno is the story of a quirky teenage girl (Ellen Page) who becomes pregnant and ultimately decides to give the baby up for adoption. During the movie we meet the baby’s daddy Paulie Bleeker (whose apparent appeal wasn’t clear to me), Juno’s dad and step-mother, her teacher-loving gal pal Leah, plus the upmarket Loring couple who intend to adopt Juno’s baby. Page’s characterisation of this smart-beyond-her-years teen reminded me a great deal of her interpretation of Hayley Stark in Hard Candy. She suited both roles, but it makes me wonder how versatile she is generally, or whether she’s starting to be typecast already. Jennifer Garner played a caricature of a successful but broody wom... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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