[309] Shit! May 26th, 2002 – 12:45pm Posted in Events No comments

I’m pleased at this very moment because I’m feeling alright and my mates are beginning to get back for the summer. At the same time I have that same lingering worry about some of them and that always plays at the back of my mind, doubting whether I’ve done or said enough of the right things to help. But still, whatever will be will be and all that, I guess I shouldn’t worry so much. I’ve got a few things to look forward to right now, come to think of it… there’s Terrence’s 21st on Friday (his actual birthday, not the do), and birthdays always seem to be great nights so I’m looking forward to that bitch. Then on Saturday morning I’m off down to Fenny Bentley, a little place near Derby, for a “blues and booze” beer festival, which should kick ass. I almost went last year but cocked …read more.

[310] Kraftwerk! May 17th, 2002 – 12:47pm Posted in Events No comments

I’m feeling a very odd mix of general satisfaction with bitter cynicism, and I’m not sure where either comes from. All I know is that I haven’t gone overboard and exposed myself to be hurt, which I’m pleased about. I’m not worried about things either. Recognise.

[77] DVDs May 6th, 2002 – 11:45pm Posted in Bad Things No comments

This is my current pet hate. I’ve no problem with DVDs theirselves, they’re a decent enough improvement on VHS to warrant paying more to own a film “in digital”. I just think the people who’ve marketed them have been remarkably clever… they’re probably the biggest marketing success since it became OK for men to drink alcopops. What annoys me is how a lot of people seem to have lost track of the fact that whether you’re buying it on DVD or VHS, you’re still buying essentially the same thing. A film, or a TV series. That’s it. So many people talk about their DVD “collection” as if that has some value in itself… almost as if it’s not what you own, but that fact you own it is enough. It just seems silly to me, is all.

[311] 90s Dance! May 6th, 2002 – 12:49pm Posted in Events No comments

I love 90s dance. It’s so straight-forward and cheery and makes you want to dance like a bell end.

I’ve felt odd recently. I think it’s because I’ve been thinking about having to work more, and it’s starting to get me down. Stupidly I counted the number of weeks left I have to do and ever since then I’ve been on a countdown. (Stuck on fifteen at the moment.) Still, even when I do get low, I remember that it is only fifteen weeks and I’m not one of the poor bastards stuck there for good.

It’s mine and Michelle’s and Peck’s 21sts/18ths on Friday, and it should be ace. I really am quite looking forward to it. Got the minibus sorted today, there’s twenty of us going, and I think it’ll rock. I’m going to try to keep some semblance of control because I’ve done the getting wankered on your birthday …read more.