Wednesday 27th December '05 Long time no update. I bring this one to you on a snowy day in Southern Leciestershire while I'm back home for a week before i return to Phones 4u in Colchester. Uh-huh, I managed to obtain myself a new job....two in fact. I also work for the marketing department (the promotions team) of the Student Union. Sounds a lot more fancy than it actually is....in reality it involves printing off posters, cutting up posters, putting posters up around campus and handing out flyers while selling the event. It's all money though; and the money means I'm actaully able to eat this year. On the subject of the Student Union; I got elected onto council. I'm a general rep; which basically means i sit on council and vote and debate about issues....while representing the general student population. It's all good, and I'v met some new people in doing so. The course itself is pretty damn difficult this year because there's two 9 o'clock starts! My house is awesome though. Bein so close to uni means I can get up later; go home between classes and go home on a night out and still be drunk when i actually arrive. I guess thats the luxury most students have in the first year, but as avon way was about 15 minutes away, i'm taking great pleasure in rubbing it in the faces of my greenstead habiding friends. I also live in walking distance of tesco; but I'm still weak; so i still can't carry more than 4 bags (2 bags if i'v bought apple juice). Housemates are rocking; getting on fine with Benji n James; they're relativly clean (cleaner than me anyway), theres no arguments, no squabbles; it's very nice. Carlos on the other hand had to go home; but thats a different story. This term at Uni I also met Anthony from Big Brother; and went to a private pre party with Judge Jules before he played the Uni. Theres some nice photos on flickr to summarise those drunken affairs. I'v actually had way too many drunken affairs this term....i'v probably been out almost every night...but again, i like to think I'm making up for what I couldn't have in the first year... I've also aquired a strange like for Sports Fed Night. I hated it last year; all the cheerleaders running around half naked, the netballers screaming, the american footballers being knobs and the female rugby players being lairy...not to mention the shit music; yet I'v been to almost all of them this term. I'v come to the conclusion that it must be a matter of who you go with because i quite enjoy them now; they're better than Friday Nights infact. Indie Nights took a steady decline this term. They've been moved to the Underground, which for those of you that don't know Essex, is the 'club' which is gettin refurbished in the summer. It's where they hold the large events at the weekends. Indie night used to be held in a venue probably a fifth of the size of the Underground (Level 2) and was so much better in that location. Because Indie night now does Live Bands....which are always really shit, they thought the underground (which has a stage) would be better. In theory, yes; in practise, no; because with the size of the indie crowd in a large venue; it just looks empty, and because people think it looks empty, they leave; and so it becomes empty. I am one of these people, and I attended the first 4 or 5 then gave up on Indie Nights. Not just because of the location, but they seriously need to ditch the rubbish live bands. My xmas went OK, as usual, it didn't really feel like xmas, though the snow outside is mildly helping i suppose. I still have no plans for New Years, so if anyone has any, please, give me a bell. Thats all i realy have to say now; I'd like to say i'll update more but it probably won't happen because i don't have the Internet in my house and I don't have the inclination to type out a blog when I'm sitting in a computer lab above the bar. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, see you all soon. Oh Yea, and i passed my re-sit. [...John Lennon Said "Live happens when you're busy making plans" Then he got shot @...13:20 ] Saturday 27th August I've been way way waaaaay too busy to even contemplate updating this recently. not so much busy with stuff to do; more like busy doing nothing while my brain whirs. I've been entertaining myself with my camera and stella, much like i'v done for the past 2 months. I have work tonight and tomorrow so that should pass some time. Went out last night with rory and sasha, and saw Claire Drinkell while i was out. Storm is probably the worst club in the world. It's chocca with 15 and 16 year olds and it was just a really shite club; but Amy didn't get into life so we had no choice. I'm back to Colchester on Thursday, a whole month early; so i can revise for my resit and find a job down there before all the freshers come back. I'll see about that phones4u position; do a bit of full time before october kicks in. I've decided that I hate Augusts. 2 Augusts in a row now I'v been stressed to the max. I think I'll go have a shower now, watch a film or something and then get ready for work. Really can't be arsed to do anything. And as you've read; I havn't. [...muffins @...14:56 ] Sunday 20th August OOOO get me! Bettie Boop Who 's Your Inner Sexy Cartoon Chick ? brought to you by Quizilla Seein as I'm here i might as well give you the update on what i'm up to. Went shopping with Amy, got stressed out; am working the hunting lodge in a few hours til like 2am. Just spoke to my landlord; he'd going to post me the keys in a few days. Still drinking too much. Still doing nothing. Still summer snap happy. Laters [...come on over @...14:22 ] Monday 8th August I've had an utterly busy few days. Went to work on Friday to help Rory out polishing cutlery for Mass and Wendy's wedding (they're my bosses by the way) the next day. Didnt finish til like 12 and had to close the bar and attempt to kick everybody out. It's the first time the pub has ever called last orders and shut its doors on time since Mass and Wendy have owned it. Then i was back in work at 2pm the next day ready to operate the free bar. I realised by about 11pm i was the only sober one there and started on Rory's tequilla. Mass (the groom) had fallen asleep in the bar, a few arguments occured for good measure, but generally a good time was had by all and i got to take loads of breaks because the chef's son decided he wanted to be behind the bar. I finally got told to finish at 1 when Wendy had sobered up a little bit and took this as an opportunity to have a few drinks: But a student + a free bar is not a good idea, and a pint of stella and 3 martinis later, in the space of an hour meant i was pretty tipsy! Rory disppeared with sasha for a while so we all had a sing song in the bar until Amy and I walked Rory back from Sasha's back to the pub. I then crawled up to my bed. In walks Amy Sunday morning: "Rory wants you to cover for him at 12, he's had no sleep" I ask what the time is, it's 11:30 and an hour later I'm standing behind the bar feeling very fragile sipping iced water. Didn't finish work yesterday until 9:30pm. Thats not late i know, but i was sooo tired. My 13 hour sleep last night though has recharged my batteries, I'll head down for a few pints later on today to spend my hard earned cash i'm meant to be saving so i have somewhere to live in 3 weeks time :) [...maybe the 5th or the 6th @...15:44 ] Sunday 1st August TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey Name: Lindsay Birthday: 01-07-1986 Birthplace: Kettering, Northants Current Location: Leicestershire/Northants border, also Colchester Eye Color: blue Hair Color: dirty blonde Height: about 5 ft Right Handed or Left Handed: right Your Heritage: scottish, english The Shoes You Wore Today: brown and pink retro gola trainers Your Weakness: charm Your Fears: solitary baked beans Your Perfect Pizza: im a veggie, theres not much to choose from Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: to pass the year and do crazy things Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: k Thoughts First Waking Up: "more sleep" Your Best Physical Feature: my eyes? Your Bedtime: about 2am Your Most Missed Memory: ??? how can u miss a memory...if its missed you wouldnt remember it? Pepsi or Coke: pepsi MacDonalds or Burger King: burger king by far, maccy D's sucks Single or Group Dates: groups once u know someone well Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: lipton, dunno nestea Chocolate or Vanilla: vanilla Cappuccino or Coffee: coffee Do you Smoke: aye Do you Swear: lots Do you Sing: all the time Do you Shower Daily: i try to Have you Been in Love: aye Do you want to go to College: im at uni Do you want to get Married: deffo Do you belive in yourself: no, i don't exist Do you get Motion Sickness: no Do you think you are Attractive: a lil Are you a Health Freak: no Do you get along with your Parents: no Do you like Thunderstorms: aye Do you play an Instrument: many, piano, keyboard, guitar badly, violin n the recorders In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: haha, is the pope a catholic In the past month have you Smoked: yes In the past month have you been on Drugs: no In the past month have you gone on a Date: no In the past month have you gone to a Mall: shoppin centre, yes In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: no In the past month have you eaten Sushi: no In the past month have you been on Stage: no In the past month have you been Dumped: no In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: no In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no Ever been Drunk: yes Ever been called a Tease: yes Ever been Beaten up: no Ever Shoplifted: yes How do you want to Die: quickly What do you want to be when you Grow Up: famous What country would you most like to Visit: australia In a Boy/Girl.. Favourite Eye Color: brown? dont really care Favourite Hair Color: brown? again, dont care Short or Long Hair: hmmmmmmmmm depends on the bloke Height: taller than me Weight: average Best Clothing Style: retro and funky Number of Drugs I have taken: define drug? Number of CD too many Number of Piercings: 1 Number of Tattoos: 0 Number of things in my Past I Regret: i never regret; i learn from mistakes [...and in the middle of drinks @...00:59 ] Wednesday 27th July I sat on a slug last night. It was gross. So anyway, I put my jeans in the washing machine, pulled em out, and there was still a gross slimy stain mark on the arse of my jeans. Not amused. At a loss for how to remove this i contacted the internet and found this little gem to prove you can find anything on the www. Q. While sitting in her easy chair the other day, my wife discovered a slug had crawled up her leg. She knocked it off and we relocated it outdoors, but the slug left a trail of slime on her jeans. She has tried two unsuccessful washings and several spot helpers to no avail. Can you suggest something to get the slime out of clothing? (E-mail reference) A. I must admit this ranks as one of my most unusual questions! I am by no means an expert on laundering clothing, as my wife will substantiate! She might try one of the organic citrus-based spot removers, as they seem to be pretty potent at removing stains like dog urine and red wine. It should work on the slug slime, I would guess. Certainly wouldn't hurt to try. Vinegar rinsed with lukewarm water also works at removing stime from hands etc I love the Internet. [...and it all stops making sense @...16:16 ] Tuesday 26th July Went to Leciester today with my sister to get her a dress for Wendy's wedding; and whilst trapsing through outlets such as topshop and new look i decided that I'd finally found a topic for my yearly rant. Boho 'chic' It's disgusting. I remember topshop first bought it in about a year ago; and it was kind of acceptable because it was topshop and they had always been a bit retro, a bit quirky and a bit off the walls. Then i noticed this 'fashion' creeping into more mainstream fashion stores. Deciding rather promptly i would not be persuaded to fall in love with the gypsy wench look i hoped and prayed for the next season. Alas, plenty of seasons have passed and this boho look is still in fashion. I fail to understand why any girl wants to wear flowerly, curtainy looking, flowy, hippy clothes their grandma would have sported. Brown is boring, stop wearing it. Crochet puts 20 years on you. Ponchos are so disgusting. The plastic tacky belts people are wearing with their cheap thin long skirts are also. I can't understand why people like looking like a pikey fortune teller. Young girls wear it to try and make them look more sophisicated; and if you are over the age of 30 and wearing boho then the result is a poor, worn out looking, old, haggered woman. Boho is not cool, its not nice, its not summery, or hippy or retro or anything other than 80 year old gypsy stylee. Seriously girls; stop wearing the wretched stuff. [...theres a switch that gets hit @...23:24 ] Monday 18th July I've had a well good week and an amazing weekend which has rebuilt my faith in being 19 amist all the money and work issues. Went to Rutland water at some point last week, been to a few hundred pubs sitting in beer gardens and generally enjoying this georgeous weather we've been having. The weather now is awful and it's got me in a really depressed mood. Overcast, windy; the bright blue clear skies we've had for like two solid weeks are gone. How British am I?! Moving onto this weekend then; REM and Rickmansworth to see Jonny. Popped down to his first then headed off to Hyde Park to meet Eva. We got a few cans of beer and drunk them before heading into the gig area. The weather was fantastic; and even though we were miles away from the stage, hearing them play "Imitation of Life" and "Nightswimming" was fantastic. I kinda wish i'd been less tipsy though so i could have remembered it clearer; but being so far from the stage, if i was sober I would have probably been in a foul mood. We found a good open space to dance in though, and we could see Micheal Stripe on the stage so it was all good. Headed home on the underground at half 10 at night as well, and saw park lane in all its glory at night time which was fantastic. On Sunday Jonny and I headed into Ricky, took a walk to the Aquadrome, sat on this cool little tree and watched some water skiers. I also had the most amazing burger ever; it was in ciabatta bread but was soooo fresh and yummy. We then headed back to his and sunbathed until my mum came to pick me up; yesterday was fantastic really, i had such an awesome time. Was really good to see him again. But now the weather is crap, I'm sitting inside all depressed waiting for the sun to come out again; and it better; because i swear i have that seasonal affective disorder thingy.... [...that's me in the spotlight @...13:41 ] Tuesday 5th July And so my birthday has been and gone and it turns out that I was destined to be 18 forever, which is slightly disappointing. I've been a bum for the best part of being at home though I am trying to get a job...I even went into a shoe shop for an application form! I went into an agency and after hearing the grunting of the 16 year old corbyite boy in front of me decided I'm too good for agency work; but if no work has reared its head by Tuesday then down there for an interview I am. Been spending a lot of time down the local, as I always do when I'm back because there not a lot else to do when you have limited funds in the old bank. Anyway, of course what you're all waiting to read about is Glastonbury! It was amazing, fabulous, fun, brilliant and I intend to go every year I can until i die. I arrived Wednesday evening and it was a nice hot beautiful evening which we spent drinking pear cider; and then throwing up (not me, i kept it down ^_^). We then took a walk up to the stone circle; the highest point on the site until late morning where I then took myself on a walk around the god knows how many acres. Glastonbury, without trying to sound pretentious, is really like another world. As you drive out the gates back into rural somerset (if there is such a thing as urban somerset) you suddenly feel the rush of everyday stress hurry back into you. At glastonbury there is no prejudice, no judgement; you feel like you are there with your best friends in the world even though over 100, 000 of the people there you have never met in your life. I spent the first two days just wandering around in baking heat (which gave me the most briliant tan!). There is so much to do there besides listen to bands. With Friday morning though, came the festival's worst weather to date. I awoke at 5am to feel my tent shaking in a severe wind; i unzipped my tent and popped my head up to see forked lightning, dark clouds all over the sunrise and hear proper rolling thunder. My first thoughts were of course negative ones; goodbye to my sunny glastonbury; took a few snaps of the sky on my camera and retired to bed; however, the morning i awoke to was so much worse than imagined. There are some photos on my [newer] photos page of the floods. The friends we were camping with's tent had rushed off down a river that had formed through the campsite; at the bottom of the field tents were 4ft deep in water and tipped over portaloo 'stuff'. The fields were of course muddy from people trudging to buy wellies at £25 a pair; no one had come prepared because of the amazing weather just a day before. This mud soon became a thick slush. Before Eva bought me some wellies for my birthday i was walking around barefoot, and stood knee deep in a concoction of something to watch bands. However, i soon got used to this mud, donned the attitude 'hey its glastonbury' and started to enjoy it, mud and all. The fact this was the muddiest glastonbury to date and the year of the 'flash floods' that had organisers considering closing the festival for the first time in its history meant I appreciated it so much more. So here are the bands I saw: The Days The Zutons Just a Word (JAW) Foreign Beggars The Killers The White Stripes Broken Family Band Ash Echo & The Bunnymen Keane New Order Coldplay Hard Fi Van Morrison The Dears The Bravery Garbage LCD Soundsystem Bright Eyes and in that order too; i saw a few other smaller bands but Bright Eyes was the best thing i saw even on the small John Peel stage. I fought my way to the front; was squashed between 5 strangers and cudnt move a muscle; kept getting shoved about, got seriously dehydrated; and all for you Coner Oberst; so appreciate it... [...glad I didn't die before I met you @...23:26 ] Wednesday 15th June I think it's safe to say I've had the most awesome year of my life to date. It started, this time last year with butlins that i won't go into then continued with Uni. I know i was sceptical about university but now i don't know what i could do without it. I'v met some amazing people and can't believe a year has gone so quickly. I recall that in October it was all so strange and new, big and confusing; Colchester is so different to Corby, but now it feels like home and I feel I'v lived here for years. I'v got so close to people in a way I didn't think possible in such a short space of time. I am especially going to miss Jonny, who has just finished his degree and won't be here next year, and it's going to be so strange without him. He leaves on Friday and it's choking me up a bit. I recall one night in Fresher's week standing at a taxi rank wondering why no taxis were turning up, the reason being they are all privatly owned companies; no black cabs in Essex! There are so many takeaways and kebab and pizza shops, and i definitly remember my horror at the lack of chippies! Seeing a train at least once everyday was novel, and now its normal. The crazy tesco roundabout is common scenary now, but I so badly used to want to take a photo and show everyone at home how crazy it is! The layout of the University used to confuse and disorientate me, yet I could now navigate it blind folded. A few friends have left University but I'v made a fair few for life. I'v tried new things, like clubbing in london, going to the zoo at 3pm or taking the train down to camden one day randomly, something you just can't do from Cottingham. There are so many Londoner's and Essex people here who all refer to me as Northern. At first it annoyed me having to constantly inform people I'm from the Midlands, but now I'm starting to believe I am actually Northern. Also at first, my accent quickly changed to that of a Southerner but being away from home has now made my Northants accent so strong my parents will wonder why I'm talking like an idiot. I'v picked up Southern slang and use it all the time when at first it sounded like a foreign language. This weekend has been one of the best I've ever had. I'm sleep deprived and my body clock is ruined but the weekend started with a bang with the free outdoor party in the squares with live entertainment followed by the 12 hour summer ball the next evening. The music was great, the fairground rides were great, the food wasn't great but the atmosphere was intense and sitting in the SU bar until 8am was certainly novel. It's been the most awesome yet emotional weekend ever. Looking around my room is depressing because I know it's all going to be packed up in a weeks time, (when i go to glastonbury! yay!). I spent my entire first day making it homely and I just can't believe I'v been in here a year. I remember halloween like it was yesterday, The Xmas Party clearly, end of term events stick in my memory and random hanging out til 4am in the squares. It's the end of 'The Avon Way Crew', as I'm not living with any of them next year. My spanish flatmate goes back to Spain and everyone else is in Greenstead whereas I'm near the University. Chav's have become a common aspect of life, even though I didn't even use that word until i came here. I've done loads of drama, I've met loads of new people, I'm taking exciting opportunities and learning of new music and films. I've made so many mistakes but they're going to make my next year even better. I hate how fast the year has gone because I can anticipate the next two flying by just as fast. The generla aura of the University campus is nostaligia. The tears are flowing everywhere and everyone is in a happy yet farewell giving state, kind of like miserable smiles. I hope the summer goes quickly, I intend to meet up with everyone from CTC, get hammered for my birthday; even without my Uni pals and enjoy the summer and make some money whilst making the most of the town I feel I have grown out of. I recall us lot sitting in Top Red last year panicking about being set into the big bad world. I knew I would never waltz into adulthood well, but i know University is going to help this because I'm starting to grow up fast and learn about responsibility. I plan to turn my problems with organisation and money around next year and use this summer as an opportunity to get some cash in the bank and be more responsible next year. The bets year of my life started when i was 18 and it's going to end at about that time too, which is why I want to staty Eighteen forever. But since I can't, I can only hope that my next academic year tops this one. Have a good summer everyone, look forward to my return Northants crew, and I am going to make sure I see you all the time J Boi. xxxx [...so this is the end @...07:20am ] ] And the image of the version: Coner Oberst A.K.A Bright Eyes; my current obession. And to those I love; J Boi, Phil, Corgs, Milliard, Nick, Adam, Scott, Eva, Cheryl, Stefan, Jenkins, Bernz, Raya, Sam, The Moon, Alex T, Kieran, Chris, Kirk, Andy roo; and condolances to those I 'forgot' I'll miss you all *cough* yeah right *cough* ^_^	Internal Links ********************************** ~*CLICK FOR 100 THINGS ABOUT ME*~ ARCHIVE PICTURES [OLDER] PICTURES [NEWER] www.flickr.com This is a Flickr badge showing public photos from La Fee Verte. Make your own badge here. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN UNI IS BORING (new) ********************************** *Sorry I'm not home right now, I'm walking into Spiderwebs, so leave a message and I'll call you back. * Get Your Own You Call Yourself: URL or Email Sp34k!(smilies) A Little About me! Name: Lindzy! Age: 19 Location: Col-ches-ta! Interests: Mystical Things, Art, Musical Theatre, Dance, Psychology, Fucked up films Occupation: Student and Part Time Sales Rep Starsign: Cancer Chinese Zodiac: Tiger! 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