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July 24th, 2008


06:04 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 07:14 Ha ha ha he he he and a couple of la de da's...
  • 11:48 Getting scared about the dentist.
  • 12:10 I cannot stop shaking!
  • 14:28 Calming down after the dentist with a gentle afternoon of watching a service user in the "ya-coo-zee"
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July 22nd, 2008


12:53 pm - Utter utter shame!
I should have a learnt a long time ago not to open my mouth in public because when I speak I often say the wrong thing. It either offends and I lose friends or I embarrass myself.

Yesterday the latter happened and I think this will be entry for the Numpties!

So I had a day off and decided to nip and do some shopping, stopping at the garage on the way to buy some smokes.

"Twenty menthol please!" I asked the cute chap behind the counter.
"Sure," he says reaching for them.

I don't know why I ask for packs of twenty as it's all they sell here.

The guy waves my ciggies in front of the barcode scanner but nothing happens. He press buttons on his touch screen monitor and still nothing. He punches the touch screen a bit like I do when I'm getting irate with technology but still nothing happens. Eventually he gives up and moves over to the second till.

"I'll take you up here!" he says.
"Oh I wish!" I utter.

There is a pause.

"Did you mean to say that out loud?" he asks.
"What?" I stutter, "WHAT?! Jeez no! Sorry!" I say as I begin to go red.

He laughs and hands me the credit card receipt.

"Could you sign this please." he asks as he hands me a pen. He leans in and whispers "just your name and not your number," and winks.

I sign, grab the fags and my card and speed out of the store. I can never go in there again!

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06:02 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...

  • 15:55 SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP! NEVER EVER EVER SPEAK AGAIN!

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July 18th, 2008


06:03 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 08:41 And again I'm lying in bed watching Buffy!
  • 09:50 Starting to get worried about going to the dentist!
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July 17th, 2008


02:55 pm - Berlin continued...
I know we've been back for a long while but various things have got on top of me and now I'm getting back on top of them (said the actress to the bishop) I decided it was time for an update. I can't tell you about Saturday until I've told you about Berlin, it wouldn't be fair. So here is a quick photo showdown of the last few days of our Berlin trip. If you wish to see the days before then look at here

Some of these may have been blogged before and as ever click to the picture to enlarge it.

So off we went 1 to meet Kelly at the airport. Of course as soon as we'd got her and dumped the stuff back at Stephen's then a trip to a bar followed2 along with a meal 3 at an Ethiopian 4restaurant. From there it was off to a gothic styled bar for many many many drinks where I did my infamous "condom-up-the-nose-and-out-the-mouth" trick 5 and then tried to stop the burning by snorting the cloud on top of my beer.6 Everyone had a good laugh 7 and after much drinking 9it was time for bed. If you wish to see those pictures you'll need to go to www.rampageinberlinnights.com and sign up to my porn site. It's a amazing how literal that web address is!

In the morning Stephen had to work so Kelly, Brad and I headed off to the touristy stuff around Berlin, taking in a lovely breakfast first10we then did the sights and saw this11and this12and found this13and then met up with Stephen and headed off for something eat here14where I had one of these15. From there we went here16(BCUK HQ)17and saw people work and saw Stephen hard at it18. We took a walk along here19to drop Kelly at the station and after saying our goodbyes20we headed here21where Stephen became nervous about catching gay (it might have been the looks I was giving him) so called22Vasco for back up. After a while we moved to a little beach bar - in Berlin! - on the coast of the river Spree - where Stephen became braver - or my advances were beginning to work23 but in reality I think it was possibly just the massive magnets in my pockets because Vasco24soon came swooping in to join us. Sadly the weather (in Stephen's world) took a turn for the worst25 and we all headed off to our respective beds. In the morning26 once Brad was up (ooo err) we did the touristy things again and went up here27to look at this28and this29 and this30 as well as looking down on the place 31where we had breakfast the morning before with Kelly (where my favourite photo was taken). Once down we saw this 32 and this 33 and then went off to see this 34, which is the Holocaust Memorial and very very awe inspiring 35 from all angles 36 and massive 37 yet for some reason has been built right by where the entrance to Hitler's Bunker was and to add insult to injury the blocks are coated in an anti-graffiti coating which was made by the same company that made the gas that killed the Jews! So after that we took a ride in one of these 38 to take us down here 39 so we could go up this 40 driven by him 41 with me and him 42 in the back! Imagine the weight! Once at the top of this 43 we had this 44 view and saw this 45 and then came down these 46 (349 of them!) I collapsed 47 and after a quick smoke and drink recovery we went and looked at 48 and 49 and then sitting here 50 waiting for Stephen to take us here 51
so we could drink some more 52 then go to bed so in the morning we could go here 53 to get here 54 to come home.

All in all we had an absolutely fantastic time. Stephen is a wonderful host and marvellous tour guide. Kelly is amazing, just as she always has been and the people at BCUK HQ were so very warm and welcoming! Vasco was incredibly generous, Grit was stunningly beautiful, Alex was amazingly charming and the whole experience of Berlin was wondrous.

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06:05 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 08:37 Lying in bed, watching Buffy!
  • 11:04 Trying to work out how to get my 14 day free MobileMe trial!
  • 15:31 Wondering if I can substitute chocolate for bread?
  • 15:32 Trying to think of a suitable user name for my MobileMe trial.
  • 21:05 Trying to get my MobileMe.com to work properly!
  • 23:07 Watching Brad hwhip cream so we can have my homemade scones with jam and hwhipped cream!
  • 23:08 I hope scones don't count as bread!
  • 23:09 Daveed, Daveed, NO el autre Daveed!
  • 23:42 Having some Reiki or maybe Quantum Touch ... I couldn't really tell you the difference!
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July 16th, 2008


06:03 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 07:08 Heading off to work and wondering if I'll ever not be in pain!
  • 07:18 Wondering if the woman in Statoil will ever smile?
  • 07:59 Hoping he didn't wake anyone with his tweets!
  • 08:44 Being thankful that I got 45mins at work without a resi getting up!
  • 10:12 Finding out the hard way that I'm still alergic to citrus fruit!
  • 11:04 Going for a bus spin!
  • 12:07 Trying to work if I should be happy or scared that Whytey had just told me he's going to take me into the woods and molest me!
  • 12:57 Trying to work out if I should be happy or sad that I didn't get molested.
  • 15:53 b.o.R.e.d
  • 20:54 Finally on my way home!
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July 15th, 2008


06:08 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 09:08 Wondering if I shuold start giving people my new mobile number!
  • 10:57 Finally about to hook up my iPhone to MY laptop! Woo hop!!!
  • 11:47 Looking at puppies!
  • 15:16 Trying to stay awake!
  • 21:57 Fi
  • 21:59 Updating my nice new iphone after spending hours sorting out my address book and iCal and shit!
  • 22:14 Off to bed. Long day tomorrow and don't feel well.
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July 14th, 2008


06:04 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 10:21 Feeling very hungover!
  • 17:15 Wanting my bed but not flying until 9.45pm!
  • 20:56 Realising that I don't have to be at home to be a Nintendo DS widow!
  • 21:13 Waiting to board. I hate Ryanair!
  • 00:32 Finally home! Off to bed.
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July 13th, 2008


06:07 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 12:24 Playing with my 2 new phones
  • 13:10 Twittering from my iPhone!
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July 12th, 2008


06:05 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 13:18 Racing home to play with my new iPhone!
  • 18:30 Heading for Shannon airport! Yeah baby!
  • 18:44 Walking, as fast as my little fat legs will carry me, to the nearest toilet before I explode!
  • 19:05 Stood at the departure gate an hour and thirty minutes before departure!
  • 19:12 Having a fucking fag! I've earned it!
  • 19:30 Wants a damn curry now! Goddamnit!
  • 19:36 Suddenly realising that a black dot on the glass of a departure lounge window is NOT a plane coming in to land!
  • 01:17 Going to sleep. Night night x x
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July 11th, 2008


06:07 am - In the last 24 hours I have...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 11:58 Being amazed at the dress sense of a woman in bright red wellies, red tights, a red skort, red gloves, a red hat, a red blouse and a whi ...
  • 11:58 Realising I had the EXACT same jacket in black! The shame!
  • 12:08 @soyster I don't.
  • 15:36 Ripping off tights with my teeth!
  • 15:46 Brendan is at home giving his wife cock!
  • 20:53 Finally driving home!
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July 10th, 2008


06:07 am - Twitters...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 09:12 Listening to K fart! It's vile and disgusting.
  • 12:43 Driving through Lisdoonvarna looking for some where to have pint.
  • 13:04 Visiting the Cliffs of Moher.
  • 13:49 Pissed off that I can't get Brad a little something from my visit to the Cliffs of Moher as it's so fucking expensive!
  • 15:48 Eating a rib steak burger... Nom nom nom!
  • 16:14 Visiting Doolin beach.
  • 16:44 Laughing at Anally House Hotel.
  • 20:38 Wiggling to Shakria while I drive along. Lucky that breasts are small and humble.
  • 20:43 Bringing sexy back.
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July 9th, 2008


06:02 am - Twitters...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 09:00 Looking for a Twitter widget that apparently exists! Maybe it just doesn't for me!
  • 10:26 Regretting staying sat in the same place for over thirty minutes!
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July 8th, 2008


12:16 pm - The Root of all Evil - Part 2
So yesterday I did this post basically about me being pissed off that a politician can get €285'000 for a new office yet we struggle to cope with the under-funding and under-staffing!

Well I did some thinking last night and suddenly realised just how great the place I work is. I'm not saying I'm wonderful for what I do and I still hate the management but it's the staff that are great, especially if you consider the stress they are under.

The centre receives a set amount of money for each year for each service user in it's care. It's approximately €130'000 per service user. You'd be right in thinking that it's a lot of money! So lets see where it gets spent by looking at the basic needs of ONE service user. This is a typical service user who sits with the higher band of the autistic spectrum. He presents with challenging behaviour, is violent towards the staff and other service users and has severe learning difficulties. He cannot communicate well and screams and 'grunts' a lot. He has 24hr care and the services of a nurse educator. He is very demanding and becomes agitated if he doesn't get his own way or his routine is changed drastically but can cope with small changes.

His basic expenditure is as follows. (Please note all figures are approximations)

Staff Nurse €30'000
Care Assistant (1) €21'000
Care Assistant (2) €21'000
Nurse Educator €30'000
Transport €6'000
Oil (Heating) €450
Food €5'500
Electricity €1'200
Doctor Visits €2'100
Occupational Therapist €1'200
Hospital (Staff)* €1'200
Hospital (Service User) €1'200
Social Worker €1'800
Clothing (Staff)** €600
Clothing (Service User) €4'200
Psychiatrist €300
Dentist €300
Chiropodist €350
Telephone €1'200
Equipment*** €2'000
Personal Shopping €500
Holiday €1'500
Totals €133'600
Deficit -€13'600


So as you can we instantly have a loss of €13'600. Thankfully parents help out a great lot and where possible money is syphoned off from other payments to find the difference. Unfortunately, as I said, these are the basic costs associated with the service user and usually end up running much higher. I'm not including the costs of blood analysis, vehicle insurance, x-rays, room furniture or appliances yet all these things are needed.

It's a sorry state of affairs when a politician can get €285'000 for a new office and our service users lose out on the basics.

*A&E visits after attacks by service user
**Replacement clothing when ripped during service user attacks.
***This would include items used during OT treatments and education. Not kettles or pans etc

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06:08 am - Twitters...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...
  • 20:50 Eating at Eddie Rockets ("Hey McFly!") before going to see 'Wanted'
  • 21:16 Sat in the schineema awaiting the sturt of the fill-um!
  • 21:29 Please respect the enjoyment of others!
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July 7th, 2008


09:01 pm - Twitters...
In the last twenty-four hours I have twittered...

  • 20:50 Eating at Eddie Rockets ("Hey McFly!") before going to see 'Wanted'

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04:37 pm - Come on November!
I don't care what anyone thinks, I'm actually a little* excited!


Clicky Clicky!

*Okay, a lot excited!

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03:21 pm - The Root of all Evil!
Please stick with this entry, even though the first few paragraphs seem a bit boring and pointless. You'll soon see where I'm going and why.

Health services around the world will never please anyone. There is always someone who won't be getting the service they feel they need and to be fair in most cases that is sadly true. An irate patient will then take it out on the individual hospital or health service, blaming them for the inadequacies of treatment when sadly the real cause and blames lies with the people above.

I've worked within the health service of two different countries and the main problem with both is always the same - funding!

A health service will put a request for funding yet will only get 75% of that figure - if they're lucky! Why don't they get the full 100%? Often it's because the money just isn't there but sometimes trust and services are told to see if they can manage and apply for "emergency" funding if needed!

Lets take a look at the service I work in at the moment. It's a world-wide organisation who gets it's funding in Ireland from the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE pay us for each resident we house and the amount is dependant upon the needs of the child*.

Sadly it's not enough. We are grossly under-funded and under-staffed but thanks to the quality of the staff (not the management!) the service users do not suffer and get everything they want and need. The parents also help out a lot, as much as they can, by sending clothing, paying for trips and putting money in an account for the service user that we can access as when we need to on their behalf.

As you can see, sadly, everything boils down to money.

So you'll understand why I got so angry when I heard on the news this morning that some damn politician has just been given government funding of €200'000 to have a new office built as well as €85'000 for soft furnishings. €285'000 to build an office and make it look pretty.

Where else would €285'000 be of good use?

Well going by the minimum wage over here €285'000 would be enough to fund at least twenty-one new members of staff to work Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm (our busiest time). Twenty-one members of staff would been at least one new staff member for each unit which would drastically increase the life of a service user. Where one service user needs 1-2-1 care they don't often get it because of staff/funding levels. At best there are two staff members for every three clients.

With that amount of money we could buy at least fourteen minibuses. Not every unit has it's own minibus which means that some service users have no choice but to stay in the day centre because there isn't room on the buses for them. Because of this the buses are sent out on a rota basis so some users go out in the morning and some in the afternoon. This way all the service users get to go out in the day but unfortunately it's restricts where they can go. They can't just go out for the entire day.

Going away from our service and look at a different aspect of health €285'000 would mean 285 elderly people could stay with their families rather than stuck in a nursing home. This will never happen though because in January the Irish Government (Dáil) dropped the popular "Home Conversion Grants". This gave people €1000 to have their home adapted so an elderly relative can stay with them rather than go in a home!

That money could be ten nurses on an over-stretched accident and emergency department.

There are many many other things that the money could spent on that would enhance the lives of hundreds of people around the country and I'm sure there are more thousands available that is going into the pockets of politicians who need new cars, beds, whips & chains or just want the money to bank for when they get kicked out of office because the nations suddenly realises what a waste if space they are!

Fucking politicians and bean counters! They'll be sorry when they are the ones in hospital and unable to get what they need because the money isn't there. I bet things would change if any one of them had a member of family in our service!

*I think</> this is how it works but I'm not 100% sure

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July 5th, 2008


10:22 am - Welcome to the world Owen James
Congratulations to Richard and BL, proud parents of Owen James born on the 3rd weighing 9lb 3oz!

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08:56 am - Yawn!
Well I've got a boring day ahead of me.

We're short staffed at work what with people going off on holiday (how dare they!) and people going off sick (more holidays) so today I have to spend ALL day on my own looking after a lad who is on "lock-down."

A lock-down basically means that because of his behaviour he is confined to his apartment. He has an apartment all of his own within our centre which means I'm not going to see any other staff either!

This lad won't get up until gone 12:00 so until then I have to amuse myself. So far I've had breakfast, checked my email, read blogs, replied to comments, left a few comments, watched the end of Hart to Hart and all of Magnum.

This is going to be a long long day.

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July 4th, 2008


08:45 am - A Rant
I've not done one of theses for a while!

Lilly Allen
"I'll quit music if fans don't like my new album!" she says. Well fuck off then! Don't waste the plastic on production you vile tramp! Did you guess that I can't stand this talentless old bitch?

You Tube & Viacom
I had an email this morning informing me of my You Tube subscriptions and all their new videos. I know I was totally over reacting but I actually didn't want to go and look at them because I don't know just how much information is being passed around. If a court in the US wants to pass that law or whatever then let them, it's up to the US people to fight it but why the fuck should MY privacy been invaded! Viacom own Blockbuster (Xtra-vision depending on where you live) and I've got visions of walking into my local store, choosing a DVD and at the counter being told by some spotty university drop-out that he thinks I'd prefer something else because his computer has just told him what I watch on You Tube! Fuckers!

Robert Mugabe, The UN, UK & US
The UK and US should be ashamed of themselves. If they were so willing to storm into Iraq (twice!) to sort some tinpot tyrant who was killing the citizens of that nation then soldiers should currently be in Zimbabwe. Robert Mugage needs fucking with a cattle prod. "The UN are in talks!" And I'm thinking we'll sort out world poverty with a nice cup of sugary tea and hug! Fucking twats!

A Man Giving Birth
If this "man" was to marry a woman - in church with the full ceremony - would it be newsworthy? No. Not only because it's just a "normal" wedding but also because it wouldn't happen because his birth certificate states that he is a she and no church would allow the marriage to go ahead. So, if his birth certificate says he is a woman surely a woman has just given birth and not a man? I'm sorry if that sounds like I'm not supporting transgender and all that as I do, I'm just pissed off with listening to the news tell me a man has given birth.

Eircom
You are cunts.

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08:21 am - Heard on the Radio
Roving Reporter: "So madam, why do you think we're having all this rain?

Woman who has just had a microphone shoved up her left nostril: "IT"S GOD! He's punishing us for spending all our money!"
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July 3rd, 2008


11:37 pm - Learn people, learn!
So I had to have fire training today.

Yes, that's right, I got trained in how to light fires!

No, of course I didn't but I know if didn't say it some other smart arse would come along and make a comment like that.

I was trained how to put fires out at work. Should they start.

You'd think by now my work would know better than to send me on courses! I usually cause arguments.

Today I made the mistake of asking a question.

"What happens if you can't break the glass on break-glass-point?" I asked.
"You get someone else to do!" he replied.
"But what if they can't?"
"Get someone who can!"
"But there are many times I'm on my own."
"Well you break the glass so help will come and then you start getting people out and then you can tackle the fire if you think it's safe to do so."
"Okay okay, so I'm on my own, the fire is burning and I cannot break the glass. What do I do?"
"Why can't you break the glass?"
"I just can't."
"Trust me, anyone can break the glass!"
"I can't."
"Why can't you? Why can't you break the glass?"
"I just can't."
"Do you have a phobia?"
"No."
"Have you tried breaking the glass?"
"Yes. Years ago I broke the glass to set the alarm off."
"Here?"
"No, in a different job."
"And you broke the glass?"
"Yes."
"Then you can do it here."
"No I can't!"
"Yes you can!"
"I can't."
"It's not difficult! Just break the glass! Push your thumb into it!"
"I can't. I can't break the glass!"

He paused, wiped his brow...

"Do you have cordless phone in your bungalow?"
"Yes."
"Carry it with you at all times. If you see a fire call reception!"
"I don't know the number for reception!"

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July 2nd, 2008


03:32 pm - Go on - have a go - you know you want to!
Summer Writing Competition

I've done it... why don't you!

Clicky clicky for mine

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02:07 pm - A picture I'd like to share with you.
Due to the various issues that came up upon our return I never finished telling you the rest of the story of our trip to Berlin.

I think time has gone on too long now for me to go back and try and remember everything and tell you all about but what I would like to do is share one of my favourite photo's from our trip.

There aren't many pictures of me that I actually like, as many of you will know, but I love this one. I love it because of who is in it (Kelly, not me!) I love it because I actually like how I look! I love it because it reminds me of the great time I had in Berlin and I love it because, as a whole, the picture is just great!

I just thought I'd share that with you.

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July 1st, 2008


12:05 pm - It's better now!
On Saturday and Sunday Brad and I decided to move a few things about in the house!

I should have just got Brad to do all the moving and pointed to places here and there as I spent most of yesterday out of action!

I've suffered for years with a bad back after getting something called "Scheuermann's Disease." It is supposed to have gone by the time you're in the 20's but unfortunately I'm one of those people (typical really) who will be suffering with it for life. I've only ever actually met one other person with it and she was more severe than I am. Mine only flares up if I do too much!

Well over the weekend I did too much!

Thankfully lots of painkillers, a hot bath and an average nights sleep seems to have made it a bit better but it's still not great! It takes me a little while to stand up or to get down into a chair but once I'm there I'm fine!

I'm at work from 2pm to 9pm. This should be fun!

In other news... the phone line is nearly done... the poles are nearer the house. In fact I'd go so far as to say that only one more pole will do it!

Who cares about back pain when I can make phone calls!

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June 30th, 2008


07:01 pm - Who you gonna call?
Eircom are finally getting ready to put our phone line in!

We only ordered it in December!

They're putting poles up!

It's taken them all day to put three poles up.

At this rate will be on the phone come October!

I'm soooo excited!

Who wants a call?

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11:29 am - A Poll for you.
Am I TOO vulgar?
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08:34 am - Good Morning
Not really in the mood to blog about my weekend of shit like that so I stole this. Yes, yet another set of questions I stole. I don't care.

Do you eat a lot of fast food?
I used to but since moving to Ireland there aren't that many drive-thru's or burger bars near us so I don't anymore.

How many people have you kissed in 2008?
Erm... dunno. Only one passionately - and that would be Brad but as for other kisses (pecks on the cheek etc) I've got no idea.

Were you happy when you woke up on Sunday?
No. The first time I was woken up was at 5.14.am. For some reason the fucking dogs were going mad, barking at the wind and the rain as though that's going to get rid of it! I got up, had a look out the front, then the back and could see nothing but rain and wind! Okay so I couldn't see the wind but I could see the tree's bending over more than I do on a Saturday night so it had to be bad! The dogs had stopped barking by this point as they could hear me walking about but the second I got back into bed they started again. They soon stopped and I went back to sleep. When I woke up again I had a bladder the size of Loch Corrib and the toilet seemed like miles away! I was wishing Juzzzy's wee hose was a reality! So no, I wasn't happy when I woke up!

How about now?
Not in a great mood no. Had a lovely dinner with the Duggans yesterday but I have things on my mind that I can't get rid and it's damn annoying!

Have you ever streaked?
Yes. At college it was a weekly thing when out drinking and was never really a pleasant experience for those watching on.

Are you an understanding person?
I'd like to think I was but in reality I'm probably not. I think friends would be better at answer that one than I am.

What was the last movie you saw in the cinema?
Erm... Daywatch I think. I know it's been a while since I've been to the cinema but if I remember rightly it was Daywatch. This is the sequel to Nightwatch (the Russian one not the Ewan McGregor one) and is damn good!

What did you last get upset about?
The thing that has fucked my mind up. Sadly I can't and won't be telling you what that is.

Do you eat sweets on a daily basis?
No. I actually don't eat a lot of sweets. When your father is a wholesale confectioner and you spend you life surrounded by jelly, hard-boiled or chocolate sweets you kind of get sick of them. Chocolate is my thing but I don't eat a lot of that anymore.

Does it make you happy to get letters?
Oh yes! When I sent all those out late last year it was fantastic to get replies. I think I might send some more out, not so I can get them in return but just because it's nice to receive them (I think) and I like doing nice things.

Who was the last person to text you?
Sam. Not much else to say there.

What are you looking forward to this summer?
Nothing. As with above, there isn't really a lot to say there.

Who was the last person you ate with?
Brad and the Duggans. MJ (MJ dad, MJ!)did a fantastic Monk fish dish. Nom nom nom.

Do raisins belong in cookies?
Erm. Yes. Yes I think they do. Obviously some without is good as well.

What's your screen name?
Landers has been a nickname for many many years and it had become a screen name for so many different things.

Walking into a party, what's the first thing you notice?
I try and look at how people are dressed to know whether I'm under or over dressed. I seem to spend an age trying to decide what to wear, starting a few days before the actual event usually. Of course, if it's a big party or a special occasion then that means going out and buying something new which means shopping at least two weeks before hand and then hoping I don't put any weight on! (fucking miracles there!). I spent hours going round the shops sorting out and outfit for my 2007 birthday when I was going to meet other bloggers! I still looked like a sack of spuds but I felt good!

Kiss on the first date?
The day before my first date with Brad I was ordered by my friend Dave not to kiss or "put out" for a good few weeks as that way I'd know it was right! I lasted until the second date - which was the next night.

Would you rather have chicken or steak?
Steak. Still dripping in blood, no fat, lightly peppered with some new potatoes, par-bolied carrots and peas.

What's one thing you've learned from a good friendship gone bad?
I've learnt a couple of things. Firstly that often all it takes is an apology and things can be sorted. Secondly I've learnt how to work out who I can rely on and who I can't and I think I've got a pretty good idea of that now.

Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Person? Hmm... Ramps I think.

Would you ever donate blood?
I have done even though I'm not really allowed which I think is very wrong.

Have you ever felt replaced?
Ho yes! Quite recently in fact! It is not a nice feeling.

Are there deerheads covering any walls in your house?
No but I once lived in a house where there was. It's eyes would follow you.

Have you ever been asked out?
Yes. Been a while though.

Are you good at telling jokes?
I'm the best!

Have you ever driven without a license?
Yes but I didn't know I hadn't got a license. Due to not responding to a speeding fine but license was cancelled. I only found out when I applied to get a new copy of the paper part of my license.

Do you wish you had smaller feet?
No, my feet a fine size at 11 thank you.

When ordering sushi, what do you get?
Nigiri-zushi or Chirashizushi. Nom nom nom!

Do you write in cursive or in print?
Depends on what I'm writing and who to.

Who was the last person you sat next to?
Brad.

What were you doing at 10 am?
Eating choco-moons!

Are you different now than you were six months ago?
Yes. Six months ago I was broke and not sure what was happening about a job but I was happy. Now I'm still broke but I know I've got money coming and I'm not happy. (but that will change!)

What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself?
Dunno.

How old will you be in 10 months?
Thirty-five. A whole generation younger than Juzzzy.

Do you think you'll be married by then?
Not a prayer.

Was yesterday better than today?
No.

What does your last text message say?
I'm not telling you.

What month is your birthday in?
June.

Can you live a day without tv?
Yes.

When was the last time you saw your dad?
June 7th.

How many pets do you have?
Four. Two dogs (Eddie & Hillie) and two cats (Max & Huw)

How many houses have you lived in?
Many

How many city/towns have you lived in?
Quite a few actually.

Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
I don't think I need to answer this one. The world, it's mother, my friends and every reader should know by now that I prefer bare feet! I hate socks with a passion but appreciate they are a necessary evil at times.

Available?
No.

What is your favorite colour?
I love red and green but really it depends what the colour is there for. Green is great for a kitchen or dining room and red is great for a bedroom but neither go well in a lounge.

What are you doing for your next birthday?
I don't want to think about that thank you.

Do you like coffee?
A little too much I think.

Do you like iced tea?
Not really. It's a stupid drink. Tea should be hot, not iced or even cold for that matter!

What are you listening to?
The news.

Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
I don't care what side I sleep on but Brad has to sleep on the left so I always end up on the right.

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
One thing? Just bloody one? The list is fucking endless and I can't mention just one!

Do you know how to play poker?
Yes.

What are you thinking about right now?
What I'm doing for the rest of the day.

Any plans for next weekend?
I'm working and drinking.

What were you doing at 12 last night?
Watching Buffy.

Do you smile a lot?
I'd like to think I do but I probably don't.

Why did you last cry?
I'm not telling.

Have you ever had a life-threatening injury?
Yes.

Do you like flying or driving?
Driving if I'm driving, flying if I'm the pilot.

What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Drugs and hookers ME!

Do you wear any jewelry daily?
Yes. A watch, a ring and a chain.

Who got you the jewelry you are currently wearing?
I got the watch, Brad got the ring and chain.

Who is the funniest person you know?
Erm... me.

How often do you remember your dreams?
99% of the time.

What is your ringtone?
It just rings.

Skim, 1%, 2%, or whole milk?
Whole, tastes the best and suits heffers like me.

Are you mad about anything?
Angry mad or "mad for it"? I think both fits some things.

What time did you go to sleep last night?
I don't know.

Where did you last sleep besides your own bed?
The Duggans en-suite. Lovely.


Oh well. That took longer than I hoped.
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