Reality TV’s never been a friend of mine…
Posted by Sylindria on June 1st, 2009 filed in Random, Random musing, Rant, Uncategorized1 Comment »
I hate it, it has all the appeal of watching a car crash and about as much relevance. As a rule I avoid it like the plague. Especially as most of the ‘watercooler moments’ I’ve overheard seem to involve people laughing at those who made fools of themselves the night before. If I wanted to watch that I could drive through any town on a Friday night at pub/club kicking out time… anyway I’m going to stop trying to put my disdain into words at this point.
Now this is the part where I blame my mother, I bring her the London papers back on a night and she was curious about Susan Boyle. To appease the parental curiosity I pulled up the clip of her performance on you tube… and like most people she sang and I was speachless (doesn’t happen often). Since then the media did what they do, put her up on a pedestal to look at. From my morning papers (even the Times got in on the act) I know she has learning ‘dificulties’ , was bullied at school and has a cat called Pebbles and various other random things. She’s been under a spotlight for about 3 weeks even Simon Cowell reckons he couldn’t have predicted. And last week they decided to knock her down..Saturday she lost (No I didn’t watch – though admit to secretly rooting for her).
This morning her ‘meltdown’ was again front and centre of the daily papers (including the Times – again). I’m not suprised she’s checked into the Priory ’cause the atention over the last 3 weeks has been brutal. Even the ‘compliments’ were barbed – her apperence was disected and mocked and then the media was amazed when she changed it. She’s been called ‘the hairy angel’ for the last 3 weeks – when the important thing is she has a voice that can knock your socks off – I’ve heard some amazing singers in my time and while Pavarott was a BIG guy no one commented on his weight – just the power of his voice.
There are rumours that at the end of all of this Susan’s going to come out with record deals and as a bigger winner than of just a talent contest. I hope she does – not just because with what she has coped with over the last 3 weeks she deserves it. Not just because she can sing beautifully and not just because sometimes the underdog should win… but a combination of all of the above. If there’s a kamic balence somewhere she should come out of this with more than a hospital stay and some lousy headlines.
P.S
I STILL hate reality tv
Books
Posted by Sylindria on June 1st, 2009 filed in Random, TravelComment now »
I’m reading ’snow blind’ on the train – there’s something odd about imagining snow in the middle of a heatwave
Song of the Week (SotW)
Posted by Sylindria on May 11th, 2009 filed in Random, Song of the Week (SotW)Comment now »
Three Days Grace – ‘It’s All Over’
No I haven’t done something daft, it’s just a good song
Suddenly an unconscious Argentinean fell through my roof
Posted by Sylindria on February 12th, 2009 filed in Random, quotesComment now »
…He was quickly joined by a dwarf dressed as a nun.
You’ve got to admit as movie beginings go it’s never likely to be repeated. You can tell the time off has been getting to me cant you?
Discovery
Posted by Sylindria on February 8th, 2009 filed in Random, Song of the Week (SotW)Comment now »
Since I’m not running around like a crazy person for a change I’ve actually had some time to meander around the ‘net, rather than log on do some stuff I need to and log out again. On the recommendation of my sister I’ve been checking out last fm and I think I’m hooked…
Speachless
Posted by Sylindria on February 8th, 2009 filed in UncategorizedComment now »
voice is missing presumed er gone.
This isn’t too bad but my firm’s HR policy advises you have to call yourself in sick no one else can do it for you. At the moment all that comes out of my mouth is high pitched squeaking noises in registers normally only bats can hear. This is going to make tomorrow morning’s phone call very interesting…
I forsee a trip to the dr’s in my very near future
Snow Day
Posted by Sylindria on February 8th, 2009 filed in Random, Random musing, UncategorizedComment now »
I could get into work on Monday when half the south of england couldn’t and when London almost closed due to lack of people, I could get into work on Tuesday when most south east trains weren’t running, I could get to work on Wednesday when everything looked like it was back to normal. Thursday I couldn’t get off the drive.
I admit I like snow. It drags my innner 5 year old out from where ever she hides the rest of the time and I usually enjoy myself on novelty value alone. Well I may finally be growing up ’cause I had a day I couldn’t leave the house, that was holiday I didn’t want to take and I ended up doing housework. Oh and walking around the village taking photos. You’d be amazed how many people I bumped into with cameras in places they would never usually go.
What’s next?
Posted by Sylindria on January 22nd, 2009 filed in Random, Random musing, UncategorizedComment now »
well I’m doing a new job for the same firm – it’s facinating – fun to learn and looks like it will give me things to play with for hours…
Mum’s wrist has been ‘de potted’ – it’s in a brace and movement is minimal. Mum’s VERY depressed over this. In soem ways I think she had been hoping the cast could come off and she would be able to do normal things like drive. The specialist has told her she wont be able to drive for at least 4 – 6 weeks and it’s going to be a long wait.
Shorty remains a source of suport, incredibly patient – especially with the family(s) at large. Getting the the point where I don’t know what I’d do without him – and that’s scary scary territory.
But things are in flux at the moment – I dont know if what is current now will be the same next week or next month – so I’m just trying to outlast it and see – What’s next?
It is too much I will sum up
Posted by Sylindria on January 4th, 2009 filed in UncategorizedComment now »
So, what better way to concine 2008 to the recycling bin of life than a meme?
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
*rebuilt my life (or started to)
*got engaged
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t think I made any last year (or at least I paid so much attention I forgot…).
This year I’m budgetting.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, though a lot of people I know added to the worlds population in 2008.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not close to me no, I was lucky.
5. What countries did you visit?
More of the UK in 2008
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Stability. A smaller waist.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Hmmm possibly 6th Febuary for a in depth discussion in a London street with Mr C Grice, August for lots of reasons that make me smile, 5th December when my mum fell and broke her wrist.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Surviving 
9. What was your biggest failure?
Feeling sorry for myself, no one got me into the mire but me, they were my choices, it was my mess and it’s my job to get me out of it.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
The achellies kidneys *sighs* but that’s pretty much a given.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
good question, can name the best thing I was given with no hesitation.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My sister & Dom – for never letting me kick my own @ss, Babs & Matt for reminding me there was life outside my apartment. Cataclysmical & Blue Soup for humour, insight and bon mots. Donna, Hayley,Min, Daniel, Paul P, Glenn D-B & Darren W for proving ‘can we fix it? yes we can’ and being a joy to work with.
Chris G for a long talk in the freezing cold outside a London pub. Sandy, Charlie and the MK/Oxford gang….the list reads like an Oscar speach.
Havoc for being the worlds cutest beagle.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
*sigh* possibly everyone who circulated racist Obama jokes.
14. Where did most of your money go?
If anyone knows, please let me know! Clearing my debts mainly
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The rest of my life – and Shorty wanting to spend it with me. *BIG happy smile*
Halloween.
16. What songs will always remind you of 2008?
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? A great deal happier.
b) thinner or fatter? Considerably thinner, though still with a bit of a belly.
c) richer or poorer? Richer.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Thinking sensibly.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Thinking like a crazy person.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
With the family and with Shorty.
21. What was your favorite month of 2008?
August
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Oh Yes.
23. What was your favourite TV programme?
I don’t watch much TV… Studio 60, Firefly were still good.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Not really no
25. What was the best book you read?
Errm – far too many to mention.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Blutengel, Angelzoon & Grendal,
27. What did you want and get?
New Job, – new boyfriend wasn’t something I was looking for it just kind of happened.
29. What did you want and not get?
A lottery win, completely out of debt (but I’m getting there)
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hmmm – haven’t watched enough to judge one.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 34, and am rapidly approaching 35 
p – but went out to dinner with my family.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
*shrugs* no idea – lottery win? *looks hopeful* I achieved a lot in 2008 one way or another.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I didn’t know I had one…
34. What kept you sane?
Well my family kept me sane, while trying to drive me insane at the same time. Shorty and Havoc provided much needed rest and relaxation… fussing beagles is very theraputic. Fussing Shorty just makes him laugh.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I’m quite proud to say I don’t know many celebrities nowadays.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
How long have you got *laughs* I’ll leave that soapbox right there
37. Who did you miss?
Speardave when I lost internet access, Dom in places – where sarcasm and dry humour would have been useful. J-P C, and Shorty when he’s not around.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
The list is long and distinguished – the award must go – jointly to Steph, Min & Becca. Ladies you rock!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Being Frugal is not bad for your health!
41. Where were you when 2008 began?
Miserable and very sad
42. Who were you with?
me, myself and I
43. Where were you when 2008 ends?
With my parents and in a much better place
44. Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2008?
lol, no
45. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2008?
Only prescription ones!
46. How many people did you sleep with in 2008?
*censored*
47. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Yes.
48. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2008?
“I’ll call you”
49. How much money did you spend in 2008?
Not as much as in 2007
50. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
Wouldn’t change anything as wouldn’t be where I am now without it.
51. What are your plans for 2009?
I’m going to enjoy myself, I’m going to save some money, I’m going to look fabulous and feel great…and spend lots of time with Shorty!
52. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I’m tempted to invoke speardave here and start with
“This was a triumph.
I’m making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction.
Aperture Science
We do what we must
because we can” – but this was, argubly more a song that was played a lot in 2007.
I have to thank my sister for Cake’s ’sheep go to heaven, goats go to hell’
I was going to say I do not have a stand out song, BUT I take it back – Matt D and Robin C, late at night in a field, with a guitar singing “The hero of Canton” (the man they call Jayne)
missing presumed er gone
Posted by Sylindria on December 19th, 2008 filed in Random musing1 Comment »
Dom – the blog’s gone down and he’s disapeared from facebook…