Last night was one of the funniest nights out I've had in a long time, and it felt really good. James, Clare, Chris, Michael and myself all went into Stores and it was some quality craic. I'll try and relate some of the funnier stories, but many may not seem as funny now because, as is often the case, they may be "you had to be there" moments, ( Read more... )

So there we go: January the 1st. To be honest, it felt like any other day: there was nothing different of special about it at all. This year I wasn't swept up at all in the New Year ethos. The transition from 07 to 08 is just as insignificant as the transition from Monday to Tuesday to Wednesday. Life goes on, and we continue as normal ( Read more... )

Why do people have to lie about what/who they are on the internet, until the reach the stage that they've created a whole new persona for themselves, which has very little in common with the person in reality ( Read more... )

Last night I suddenly and randomly fell quite ill. One second I was fine, but the next I was suddenly sick and felt extremely weak and was shaking all over and had a throbbing headache. So I curled up in bed and just went to sleep, after worrying Svenja. I woke up at 6AM this morning, and couldn't get back to sleep, so I went for a walk down to the ( Read more... )

I was reading one of my favourite books the other day, The Rum Diary, and it struck me that the main character, Paul Kemp, reminds me a lot of me. He's a 30-something journalist who drifts through life with no attachement or commitment to any one place. The story is set in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and it's through his eyes and his aggressive and ( Read more... )

Now, I'm sure you're all well aware of the Madeline McCann saga, and it's various stages of ups and downs over the past few months. I'm wondering, however, what your feelings about the whole thing is. It seems you're in one of two camps: you support them, or you think the parents are involved in some way. Personally, I tend to veer for the latter. ( Read more... )

I don't think I'll be making the shortlist for 'World's Best Partner' this year ( Read more... )

After listening to this song, I've decided to share it with you all. I'll post the lyrics in an LJ cut, as well as linking to a video on YouTube which uses the music as background. I'm sure you'll agree it's a good, touching song.

Oh how do you do, young Willy McBride?
Do you mind if I sit here down by your graveside?
And rest for a while ( Read more... )