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On saturday I went to Camden Market early in the afternoon, and met Mark and Louise for a bit of shopping. I bought![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
eyre_lasgalen a spiffy christmas present, and a lovely silver ring and bracelet set for myself, because I deserve it. ;-) Wandered around for a while looking at all the stalls, pining over things I wanted but couldn't afford (an enormous purple fuzzy bean bag! A stunning velvet cloak! Aiiiiii...) and got very annoyed, once again, that the only goth shop around never carries anything above a size 2, grrrr. Stupid Black Rose. *kicks stupid shop* Also wanted to buy a pair of fuzzy ears, but the only costume shop didn't have any -- how bloody useless is that! At least I bought some amazing doughnuts and fruit smoothies, which made me happy. Mmmm sweets. :)
Around 6pm Mark went home and Louise and I went to the Roundhouse theatre to see the brilliant Michael Moore! Wooohooooo! For those of you who don't know, MM is a documentary maker, political activist/satirist and is Public Enemy #1 to everyone in the government and big business, because he SPEAKS THE TRUTH. He is fearless about telling the honest, uncomfortable truth about everything we pretend not to notice in our world today. I absolutely love him, in case you couldn't tell. *grins*
We had the most perfect seats -- third row, dead centre -- and spent the first act laughing our heads off. The second act was very different: he made the audience listen to things we didn't want to hear -- oh, its okay to laugh about the follies of George Dubya or Tony Blair's ridiculous policies, but now he was getting more personal. He spent about a half hour discussing September 11th, and the audience didn't laugh once. It was frightening, it was hard to listen to, but it was all true. You could hear the audience shifting in their seats, not wanting to hear, but there was no way to leave. After making everyone nearly weep with guilt at being a member of the 'Comfortable Class', the people who expect 'someone else' to sort out their problems and were the ones who let the terrorists take over using a weapon smaller than a penknife, he changed the mood completely and decided to call the White House. Well, first he called the Houses of Parliament, but they were out so he called ol' Dubya instead. The intern on the phone had obviously talked to him before, because she told Mike to 'stop calling already', and wouldn't even answer the innocuous question of what toothpaste the Prez uses. Ah well. ;-)
The show ended with a plea to get out and do something, change the world in your own small way, and don't let yourself be ruled by anyone but yourself. Go Mike!
Went back to Louise's to spend the night, as I would have missed my last train home, and Mark came over as well. Ate delicious chinese food for dinner, watched The Craft (oh, how that film makes me laugh), talked a bit and then went to sleep. Or rather, I tried to sleep. I couldn't because Mark and Louise, who are not going out, kept smooching and making lip smacking noises all damn night. Arrghh! All night I would hear things like -- Mark: You're so sexxxxy *wetkissnoise* Louise: Shhhhh go to bed *giggle* *wetlipsmack* Ugh. UGHHHHH. I so wanted to get up and puke. And they had no idea I was awake either. You'd think they'd remember that I have chronic insomnia and NEVER get to sleep easily, especially not with that going on next to me. I tried stuffing the pillow in my ears, throwing the blanket over my head...nothing worked. *smacksmacklipdrool* was all I heard all sodding night. And I know they wanted it to be a secret, I can't tell you how tempted I was to mock them the next day, if only to get them back for keeping me up all night. But I'm far too nice. Most of the time. ;-)
Sunday was an exceedingly boring day. I finally got a few hours of sleep once the sun came out, and woke up around 11am. I watched the direct to video Disney film Aladdin and the King of Thieves and read my fabulous copy of Empire Magazine with all the Two Towers goodness. Louise had gone out to buy a christmas tree and when she got back we all put the decorations on and took a picture of the pretty sparkling tree. Then it was time for me to go home, which took over three hours, but that was alright because it gave me time to read my new book, The Other Boleyn Sister. So far it's fantastic, the author has really captured the personalities of all the historical figures, especially Henry Tudor and Mary Boleyn. I usually prefer to read actual historical biographies, but this fictional account seems extremely accurate, and a very enjoyable read too.
Had corn flakes and a granola bar for dinner because I have no food and couldn't afford take away. Anyone want to give me some money? :)
And now it's monday, I'm feeling tired and poorly (and hungry!) and terribly bored. At least I have my Fellowship Extended DVD to keep me company. TIG! *giggles*
Edited to show off my gorgeous new icon -- isn't she pretty? I'm so talented. *beams proudly* :))
On saturday I went to Camden Market early in the afternoon, and met Mark and Louise for a bit of shopping. I bought
eyre_lasgalen a spiffy christmas present, and a lovely silver ring and bracelet set for myself, because I deserve it. ;-) Wandered around for a while looking at all the stalls, pining over things I wanted but couldn't afford (an enormous purple fuzzy bean bag! A stunning velvet cloak! Aiiiiii...) and got very annoyed, once again, that the only goth shop around never carries anything above a size 2, grrrr. Stupid Black Rose. *kicks stupid shop* Also wanted to buy a pair of fuzzy ears, but the only costume shop didn't have any -- how bloody useless is that! At least I bought some amazing doughnuts and fruit smoothies, which made me happy. Mmmm sweets. :)Around 6pm Mark went home and Louise and I went to the Roundhouse theatre to see the brilliant Michael Moore! Wooohooooo! For those of you who don't know, MM is a documentary maker, political activist/satirist and is Public Enemy #1 to everyone in the government and big business, because he SPEAKS THE TRUTH. He is fearless about telling the honest, uncomfortable truth about everything we pretend not to notice in our world today. I absolutely love him, in case you couldn't tell. *grins*
We had the most perfect seats -- third row, dead centre -- and spent the first act laughing our heads off. The second act was very different: he made the audience listen to things we didn't want to hear -- oh, its okay to laugh about the follies of George Dubya or Tony Blair's ridiculous policies, but now he was getting more personal. He spent about a half hour discussing September 11th, and the audience didn't laugh once. It was frightening, it was hard to listen to, but it was all true. You could hear the audience shifting in their seats, not wanting to hear, but there was no way to leave. After making everyone nearly weep with guilt at being a member of the 'Comfortable Class', the people who expect 'someone else' to sort out their problems and were the ones who let the terrorists take over using a weapon smaller than a penknife, he changed the mood completely and decided to call the White House. Well, first he called the Houses of Parliament, but they were out so he called ol' Dubya instead. The intern on the phone had obviously talked to him before, because she told Mike to 'stop calling already', and wouldn't even answer the innocuous question of what toothpaste the Prez uses. Ah well. ;-)
The show ended with a plea to get out and do something, change the world in your own small way, and don't let yourself be ruled by anyone but yourself. Go Mike!
Went back to Louise's to spend the night, as I would have missed my last train home, and Mark came over as well. Ate delicious chinese food for dinner, watched The Craft (oh, how that film makes me laugh), talked a bit and then went to sleep. Or rather, I tried to sleep. I couldn't because Mark and Louise, who are not going out, kept smooching and making lip smacking noises all damn night. Arrghh! All night I would hear things like -- Mark: You're so sexxxxy *wetkissnoise* Louise: Shhhhh go to bed *giggle* *wetlipsmack* Ugh. UGHHHHH. I so wanted to get up and puke. And they had no idea I was awake either. You'd think they'd remember that I have chronic insomnia and NEVER get to sleep easily, especially not with that going on next to me. I tried stuffing the pillow in my ears, throwing the blanket over my head...nothing worked. *smacksmacklipdrool* was all I heard all sodding night. And I know they wanted it to be a secret, I can't tell you how tempted I was to mock them the next day, if only to get them back for keeping me up all night. But I'm far too nice. Most of the time. ;-)
Sunday was an exceedingly boring day. I finally got a few hours of sleep once the sun came out, and woke up around 11am. I watched the direct to video Disney film Aladdin and the King of Thieves and read my fabulous copy of Empire Magazine with all the Two Towers goodness. Louise had gone out to buy a christmas tree and when she got back we all put the decorations on and took a picture of the pretty sparkling tree. Then it was time for me to go home, which took over three hours, but that was alright because it gave me time to read my new book, The Other Boleyn Sister. So far it's fantastic, the author has really captured the personalities of all the historical figures, especially Henry Tudor and Mary Boleyn. I usually prefer to read actual historical biographies, but this fictional account seems extremely accurate, and a very enjoyable read too.
Had corn flakes and a granola bar for dinner because I have no food and couldn't afford take away. Anyone want to give me some money? :)
And now it's monday, I'm feeling tired and poorly (and hungry!) and terribly bored. At least I have my Fellowship Extended DVD to keep me company. TIG! *giggles*
Edited to show off my gorgeous new icon -- isn't she pretty? I'm so talented. *beams proudly* :))
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Date: 2002-12-02 11:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-02 12:08 pm (UTC)Remember, if Billy tigs you you have to take down your trousers. :-)
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Date: 2002-12-02 12:23 pm (UTC)Yepyep, it was extremely live!
If you can get tickets, you really should go, he'll be here until the end of the week. Even the standing room only tickets would be good enough, they have a terrific view, and it's well worth the annoyance of having to stand for two hours.
You should come see Bowling for Columbine with me! I haven't been able to catch it yet, so why not? *grins*
Mmmmmm Billy can tig me anytime...;-)
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Date: 2002-12-02 12:29 pm (UTC)Ohhhh I so wish we could! Dratted M.E. would make it impossible - can't go out more than one evening a week (absolute max.), and can't go to London unless I can stay overnight because of travelling too late at night, and standing still is the all-time worst thing for making me go flop... Grrrr. Spoils all my fun. :-(
You should come see Bowling for Columbine with me! I haven't been able to catch it yet, so why not? *grins*
*thinks* Do you know how long it's showing for? Again with the problem of not being able to go out in the evening very often, but as we'll be visiting Nick's parents at some point after Christmas (they live in Ashtead!), if it's still on maybe we could meet up and go and see it then?
(Could meet up anyway - we'll be so near!)
Mmmmmm Billy can tig me anytime...;-)
Oh yes... *thinks nice Billy thoughts*
*hugs*
Elly
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Date: 2002-12-02 12:36 pm (UTC)When you come visit his parents we'll DEFINETELY meet up -- it'd be silly not to, you'd be just one station away! :D
I'm not sure how long it will be playing for, I assume at least until the end of the month. And maybe the stage show will be released on dvd (it's certainly worth the 15 quid to laugh and learn, even though that is such a terrible cliche *giggles).
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Date: 2002-12-02 01:11 pm (UTC)I've been a fan of his since the TV Nation days...
Oh well, I'll be watching his Bowling for Columbine next weekend at the local arthouse cinema, should be good :)
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Date: 2002-12-02 01:39 pm (UTC)Yeahhh TV NATION! :D
You can see him too, if you hurry and get tickets before the show ends on saturday. *grins*
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Date: 2002-12-02 02:03 pm (UTC)oh, and you showed more restraint than I would have towards The Two Who Weren't Involved But Made Out All Night Anyway. that's exactly the kind of stuff I prey upon. *evil grin* I mean, if I'm not fortunate enough to be in that kind of non-relationship, I don't see why I shouldn't spread on the sarcasm pretty thick. muehehe.
yeah, I'm kind of heartless. but who cares...it keeps me amused. ;)
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Date: 2002-12-02 02:37 pm (UTC)*begs to anyone who reads this post!*
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Date: 2002-12-02 03:35 pm (UTC)!! ME!
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Date: 2002-12-02 03:42 pm (UTC)You bought me a pressie??????????
You saw MICHAEL MOORE???????????? Damn! You get to see the COOLEST people!
BTW, your package of many pressies is going into the post tomorrow, with or without the stuff Kara has for you. Won't get it by Chrissy, but you'll get it someday.
Oh, and happy Chanukah!
Cheers
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Date: 2002-12-02 03:50 pm (UTC)It's a very clever tactic. Make the audience feel very comfortable and put down whoever they think is stupid. Let them know that they're just as stupid as Bush and Blair for expecting them to be perfect and then saying, "Now prove me wrong! Prove to yourself you arn't what I just said you were"
*sticks an "Icon-o-holic" badge next to your "I love Middle Earth" one* :D
*does an elephant impression* Any Tigs want Tagging?
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Date: 2002-12-02 04:03 pm (UTC)Eddie's going to be in NYC tomorrow and I might be going to see him! *pant pant*
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Date: 2002-12-02 04:03 pm (UTC)Of COURSE I got you a pressie! I saw it and it pratically screamed BUY ME FOR EYRE! *giggles*
I almost touched MM, we were sitting so close. Hee! *smug grin*
I need to find more pressies for both of you, will work on it v.soon, promise! You'll have Britishy goodies for Christmas, or New Years at the latest. Remind me though, okay? ;-)
*SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE!*
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Date: 2002-12-02 04:06 pm (UTC)>The Two Who Weren't Involved But Made Out All Night Anyway
*snigger* I'm totally going to call them that tomorrow. *smirks*
And you're not heartless, just snarky. Which is a v.good thing. ;-)
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Date: 2002-12-02 04:08 pm (UTC)You're going to see Eddie!? AAAHHHHHH! You skank whore, how DARE you go without me! *glares malevolently*
And where have you been lately, hmmm? I've tried poinging you on AIM for days, but you never respond! Am so unloved. Sniff. :-P
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Date: 2002-12-02 04:12 pm (UTC)TIG!
Now pull down your trousers! *scampers away giggling playfully*
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Date: 2002-12-02 05:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-02 05:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-12-02 08:58 pm (UTC)Love the icon!
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Date: 2002-12-02 09:06 pm (UTC)Love you *lipsmackdrool* giggle.
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Date: 2002-12-02 10:13 pm (UTC)My new favorite movie: LOTR Special Extended Edition. I could play Tig all day. And talk about Bill the Pomy. And recite Lembas commercials! ^^(::announcer:: "One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man...") That's one movie to highten cheer for sure! ::applaudes the movie of wonderfulness:: ^_^
Hope you're feeling lovley! And that you've found some food! Granola may be fun for a while, but beware its lurking blandness! ^~ Have a day!
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Date: 2002-12-03 10:18 am (UTC)Your wish is my command. *grins*
*scurries off to make something purdy*
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Date: 2002-12-03 10:34 am (UTC)Bill the Pantomime Pomy! *giggles* That reminds me so much of a Monty Python sketch too, the Pantomime Horse Secret Agent. There's a brilliant chase scene on a bicycle and a swooning maiden and everything. Ahh, bliss. :)
No more blandness for me, I am going to the market today, how frightfully exciting! *lol* (That's how thrilling my life is nowadays, I get excited about shopping. ;-)
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Date: 2002-12-03 10:35 am (UTC)Hey, if it was YOU lipsmacking me, I wouldn't mind at all. ;-)
*kissonnanose*
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Date: 2002-12-03 10:37 am (UTC)Hee! I thought you'd like it, I've made a whole bunch but haven't uploaded them yet -- Tori and TLU work so well together! :D
And you are SO right about LOTR, it's all the sustinence I'll ever need. *grins*
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Date: 2002-12-03 10:39 am (UTC)Oh yes, very witchy -- all you need to make magick is to wear dark lipstick and pout alot, apparently. *giggles*
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Date: 2002-12-03 06:22 pm (UTC)Ahhh, LotR, how do we love thee? Oh god, it's less than a month until Two Towers! It's less than THREE WEEKS until Two Towers! *dies*
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Date: 2002-12-04 09:38 pm (UTC)I get excited to go shopping, too, sometimes. ^_^ I always get my mom to buy loads of junk. How can she resist my sad-face? O:( ^-^ Hah, then I just eat cookies and gain 50 pounds. Yikes! ^^ (And that is why Trionna is not often taken on shopping excursions. ^__^)