tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2009-11-10:/MokoFeed2009-11-10T18:32:30+01:00tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2009-01-26:/2009/01/26/christmas-5447710/lostclubber2009-01-26T02:43:16+01:002009-01-26T02:43:16+01:00 <p>Well, once again I've left it ages before blogging.<br> Xmas and New Year have been & gone. can't believe its nearly Feb already!<br> I found out officially on Thursday that I got the new job I went for at work, so I will now be an Incident Manager! I'm looking forward to it as I feel like thats the direction I was going in anyway and it means I don't have to deal directly with customers again! woop woop!</p> <p>The next house party is nearing - we're making it "Christmas II" so its going to be a camp christmas party (any excuse to keep the xmas decorations up! I've actually got more up now than I did at xmas). Its going to be fun.<br> Anyways, this was just short & sweet seeing as I hadn't posted for so long... will catch up soon! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2009/01/26/christmas-5447710/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-12-11:/2008/12/11/she-works-hard-for-the-money-but-it-pays-for-the-vodka-so-its-worth-it-5201203/lostclubber2008-12-11T01:57:16+01:002008-12-11T01:57:16+01:00 <p>Well, the House Party was brilliant (even if I say so myself!).<br> Had a great turnout, met a couple of new people (including the flatmates friend who helped me make the bestest Punch in the land and then helped tidy up the next day (am considering moving her in full time).<br> It went so well in fact, that I've arranged another one for Feb and everyone is looking forward to that too!</p> <p>Had a bit of a weird week at work. Have been getting really frustrated as we're quite a new operation but some staff aren't proactive in thinking about how to improve (and actually make things worse). Eventually had a big whinge-session with my boss which helped as I got it off my chest and it helped me realise that perhaps I could be doing more to fix the problem people.. We'll see how it goes. Am really pleased as one of my best friends got the promotion at work - its definitely going to be better for us as a team.</p> <p>What else have I been up to? erm, well I've been putting up the Christmas Decorations at home. Stupidly bought ANOTHER tree (I now have 8, although 5 are small!) and have spent ages rearranging the room and working out where everything will go. It's getting there! </p> <p>Can't believe its only 2 weeks to Christmas. Which also means its 3 weeks to the big<br> D-I-E-T! *nibbles on some peanuts and sips a milkshake* </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/12/11/she-works-hard-for-the-money-but-it-pays-for-the-vodka-so-its-worth-it-5201203/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-11-10:/2008/11/10/if-we-re-all-alone-then-at-least-we-re-together-in-that-5010492/lostclubber2008-11-10T01:32:41+01:002008-11-10T01:32:41+01:00 <p>Its really windy and rainy outside - to the point where it feels like the windows are going to blow in and the noise is drowning out the sound of the film I'm watching ("P.S I love you" for the millionth time I'll add). I'm curled up with the warmest, snuggly blanket and its times like this I hate being single. Most of the time it doesn't bother me so much - would just be nice to be sharing the moment with someone. *cue violins and pity party* Can someone please just send Gerard Butler round to me?</p> <p>I've decided to work on some music and to do more work on my novel (which I haven't touched for months). I need to get motivated and have *something* other than my bloody job to do. Monday morning has come so fast <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>On a positive note, I'm arranging a house party at the end of the month. A "F*ck the credit crunch and christmas, lets all get slaughtered" party. I'm actually quite looking forward to it. Bring it on! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/11/10/if-we-re-all-alone-then-at-least-we-re-together-in-that-5010492/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-11-03:/2008/11/04/tell-me-why-4979198/lostclubber2008-11-04T00:41:45+01:002008-11-04T00:41:45+01:00 <p>I don't like Monnnndays..!<br> Actually I've had a good day today! Well, for a Monday.</p> <p>Weekend just went wayy too fast. Have decided am not going to go out as much as not been enjoying it so much - overkill methinks. It got to about 12.30 on sat and I thought about going home. But then I just had another few cheeky vodka's and carried on.</p> <p>So, the Hallowe'en costume dilemma.. Well, I decided I would pop into the costume shop on the way to work and buy the easiest cloak thing I could find to throw on top of my outfit. 10 minutes later I had spent £50 and was dressed as a Zombie Priest complete with white contact lenses. They pretty much made the outfit and I had most of the office avoiding making eye contact with me for the day..*ponders wearing them permanently at work*<br> So, for Sat night, I was deciding on whether to go as Myra Hindley or as a Zombie again. Felt a bit sick from the night before so tried my hardest to convince Liam to go as Myra and I stuck with the Zombie (but this time in my normal gear). The contacts are very effective! Decided the clown costume definitely needs to make a reappearance next year!</p> <p>Wasn't a bad day at work today to be honest. As usual, had some complaints/problems to sort out but I kept on top of them today. Am working an early on Weds as have to go to Swindon but when I get back, I'm off to the theatre. Quite looking forward to it as have brilliant seats and I've heard rave reviews about the play. I may even wear a monicle and call myself "Clarence".</p> <p><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/679/2958679_2feae3eebb_m.jpg" alt="Halloween 2008" vspace="5" hspace="5"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/tell-me-why-4979198/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-10-29:/2008/10/29/do-you-know-where-you-re-going-to-4948084/lostclubber2008-10-29T01:25:58+01:002008-10-29T01:25:58+01:00 <p>roarrr.</p> <p>I think I'm going through the change. I'm definitely getting older - I'm laughing out loud at tv programmes - have caught myself doing it all week even though I have been in a shitty mood (for the past couple of weeks). Its a bad sign. When you're young, you don't laugh out loud at the TV. I'm laughing at things and wondering why I'm laughing. They're not even that funny. Its even TV commercials. But then (just to make myself sound even more psycho) I find myself swearing in anger at things like the tv remote control or my keys when they won't open the door fast enough. In fact, I seem to be swearing all the time lately. Maybe its work. </p> <p>Which brings me on to my next dilemma... I have to do fancy dress for work on Friday for hallowe'en. Dear God. I haven't even decided what I'm doing for Sat night, let alone come up with 2 outfits! I wouldn't mind but a year or more ago, I would have jumped at it but I have just been feeling really ugly lately, so the thought of bringing attention to myself is the last thing on my mind. </p> <p>Maybe a mask and binliner are in order...! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/10/29/do-you-know-where-you-re-going-to-4948084/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-10-08:/2008/10/08/forgive-me-father-for-i-have-sinned-4837171/lostclubber2008-10-08T02:44:23+02:002008-10-08T02:44:23+02:00 <p>...it has been 3 months and 12 days since my last confession.</p> <p>Apologies - Again too long since my last blog. I know, I'm awful but someone somewhere must love me. </p> <p>I'll try and keep it brief, but no promises...</p> <p>Soooo much has happened since the last blog, so here goes:<br> Home: New flatmate = Gone. Could go into lots of detail but its easier to just say we weren't compatible living together.<br> I've finished decorating and carpeting the place now so just a few final touches to do (before I get bored of it and change it again).</p> <p>Work: I left my job! I interviewed for management job for another financial company with better pay & prospects and got offered the job straight away so I accepted. 2 months on, its very challenging and I can see changes being made so I'm sure it will get more interesting/exciting as time goes on...</p> <p>The Novel: I haven't actually got any further with it! I have tweaked the chapters I've already written a few times and have had them reviewed to a positive response which is promising. I don't want to rush it though - I want to write when it feels right for me. So, expect the book in 2020.</p> <p>Lovelife: Hmm. I've met a couple of really nice guys over the past couple of months. I just question everything and find that I am looking for reasons not to take things any further. The way I'm thinking though, is that in my heart I don't see things happening with them or I would want to take it further. Ah well, besides, fate is pushing me and Gerard Butler together. I turned off the DVD tonight to a film on the tv - I had no idea what it was but it looked interesting so carried on watching it. Then my husband appeared on screen. Its clearly destiny <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Money: Spending like Michael Jackson. I think perhaps my next role should be as a personal shopper. I do such a good job of it and am often admired for my ability to find bargains. I just need to stop buying so many of them. I just *need* that watch that doubles up as a mobile phone (but will prob hardly wear as don't want to keep putting my wrist to my ear...).</p> <p>NEWER Flatmate moved in 2 days ago - Bit of a dodgy one: am worried I'm going to come home to a pink flat with sparkles everywhere (haha, only joking Adie <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Health: I've been on a great diet. It has involved eating lots of chips, cakes and icecream. Its been the best diet plan I've been on so far but I am thinking I should give it a break for a while and treat myself to some fruit/veg as a "treat". Oh, I also have had a numb finger for the past few days which I'm a bit concerned about. I have a feeling it might be Carpol Tunnel Syndrome (yes, I've also become a qualified Doctor since my last blog). I'll see how I get on over the next few days before I get a "colleague" to check it for me.</p> <p>So.. plans for this week. Have taken some time off work to get the flat sorted and help the flatmate settle in. Have flight tickets to go to Dublin from Thurs to Monday but am in 2 minds about going. Its more money which I shouldn't be spending and I just know I'll spend the whole time drinking (which I am quite capable of doing here). I do feel like I need a holiday though so will think about it tomorrow. Right now, I am thinking about bed.<br> Nighty night x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/10/08/forgive-me-father-for-i-have-sinned-4837171/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-06-25:/2008/06/25/shock-a-whole-month-4359926/lostclubber2008-06-25T02:26:36+02:002008-06-25T02:26:36+02:00 <p>Oh dear, it must be the old age - I can't believe its been a whole month since I've posted a Blog! Apologies!</p> <p>Well, a lot has happened since my last blog so I'll try not to type another huge novel.</p> <p>*Flatmate Lu found herself a new place to live, giving me around a weeks notice<br> *Found a new flatmate! Woop Woop<br> *Completed the book referred to in last Blog (P.S I Love You) and am still passionately in love with Gerard Butler<br> *Luan's birthday night out - WOOP - GlowSticks, glitter microphones, Bubbles and PLENTY of Vodka - was it my birthday too?!<br> *Went on a wild weekend to Manchester for Luan's Birthday (Yay Colesy and her gorgeous home that I'm tempted to turn straight so I can be her new husband - no sex though)<br> *Am currently decorating flat, including replacing all carpets - Don't ask me how much I hate stripping wallpaper as I may spit while I reply<br> *I'm writing a Novel - its a story I wrote while in 6th form but have lost the pad it was in. Kinda glad as it will have a more mature feel to it now. I've completed 6 chapters and its gonna be a long one - I'll report back in about 6 months on that one!<br> *Finally got me a Wii Fit! Haven't had much chance to use it due to the decorating but I had lost a couple of pounds on it apparently but when I went on last night, it told me off as I had put them back on (I even had to tell it why I thought I had gained and what I was going to do to correct it!)<br> *Had a brilliant night out in Leamington last Friday - Didn't think I had got THAT drunk but after hearing the reports on Monday, its safe to say that I was THAT drunk<br> *Balcony door blew off! Its ok, no flat stanleys on the floor below, however if you want to come round for dinner one night, it might just be El Fresco<br> *Went to see "The Happening" last week - if you're thinking of going, don't - its the biggest pile of <a href="mailto:w@nk">w@nk</a> I've seen</p> <p>So much more but thats enough for tonight. Hope you're all well and actually made it this far down the page! x</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/06/25/shock-a-whole-month-4359926/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-05-21:/2008/05/21/the-secret-is-out-4200895/lostclubber2008-05-21T03:11:55+02:002008-05-21T03:12:35+02:00 <p>Oh dear. Its all come to light. I am officially a woman.</p> <p>I finished work this evening and came home and made my dinner, which I followed by having some raspberry ripple ice-cream with added sprinkles and marshmallow bits.<br> Then I decided I'd have a nice long soak in the bath. Without a second thought about it, I ran the taps, lit a million candles and grabbed a book. I looked at how girly the room looked but then just flicked off the light switch and slipped into the steamy bath.</p> <p>I'll just point out at this point that its very rare for me to have a bath, and EXTREMELY rare for me to read a book (I think its been about 6 years since I read a proper book).</p> <p>An hour later, I get out of the bath and decided to fake tan (it makes my skin look clearer and its summer!). So I'm sat now, greased from top to toe in my special spray tan, watching the repeat of Loose Women. </p> <p>So, if you see me blubbing or biting someones head off over the next few days, ignore me - its probably just my time of the month... </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/05/21/the-secret-is-out-4200895/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-05-15:/2008/05/15/reality-nature-whinging-and-cutting-out--4175664/lostclubber2008-05-15T02:48:56+02:002008-05-15T02:48:56+02:00 <p>First a quick whinge - My biggest pet-hate is bad customer service so when given the opportunity to improve things at work I will put forward my suggestions. Briefly, in March I put forward a few suggestions to pre-empt some problems we might face and was advised not to worry and my advice was ignored. Now we're dealing with <a href="mailto:cr@p">cr@p</a> as a result of it and its costing lots of money to fix. Grr. Its hard to bite my lip sometimes....</p> <p>So after having that whinge, I'm going to move onto something that isn't quite what you might expect (especially after my previous whinge). This past week has been such a huge event for a lot of people in the world. Thousands of people have died or lost family/friends in China's earthquake and also in the Cyclone in Burma. When we hear about these events on TV in-between episodes of Eastenders and Coronation Street, it is easy just to glance at it and not pay attention - reality and fiction tend to merge on tv. The combined deaths in these 2 events alone were more than 20x that of 9/11. It wasn't terrorism and it wasn't war. It was nature. </p> <p>I'm not about to ask you to donate money or preach to any of you, I just wanted to put some perspective on some of the drama's that infect our lives compared to what others are going through and remember that a natural disaster can happen ANYWHERE. No-one knows their sell-by-date. So don't waste time on hating/arguing. Sometimes its healthy to have a quick whinge but don't dwell on it. Work on good relationships with good friends and cut out all the dead wood until you're left with nothing but good. Life is short - improve its value x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/05/15/reality-nature-whinging-and-cutting-out--4175664/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-05-01:/2008/05/01/this-page-cannot-be-displayed-4120105/lostclubber2008-05-01T21:04:43+02:002008-05-01T21:04:43+02:00 <p>Roarr I finally got on here! I don't know why but every time I actually remember to come on here I get errors but it ok now, dry them tears I'm here to make it all better.</p> <p>Soo, following on from my last post, I got sent to some clinic for an ultrasound - I was hoping I was going to make medical history by them discovering a baby but no <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"> Its all good though - no problems <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> I had started to feel better by the time I got the appointment so I wasn't too worried but its good to have medical confirmation</p> <p>I went to another 30th Bday last saturday - I was really looking forward to this one as not only was it an asian party (which means being force-fed with lovely food and not feeling guilty when you shovel it down - it's rude to say no!), she had also arranged a bouncy castle & sumo suits! Now I haven't been on a bouncy castle since I was about 11 but I never realised how much energy it took to bounce on them things! So between bouncing and laughing hysterically I think I managed to burn off the BBQ food quite well!</p> <p>At this point I should edge towards comments about my diet or something sensible like looking at my debts in a constructive way instead of adding to them each month but no, I'm merrily dodging them subjects and will end on this note... its nearly FRIIIIIIIIDAY!!!!!!!! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/05/01/this-page-cannot-be-displayed-4120105/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-04-15:/2008/04/15/camping-pecks-aamp-little-pricks-4049906/lostclubber2008-04-15T23:52:23+02:002008-04-15T23:52:23+02:00 <p>Sorry its been so long since the last blog - had a few things on my mind and keep forgetting to post!</p> <p>Had a great time in Newquay. I made the mistake of getting a little wasted on the Thursday night before we went so was a little worse for wear on the way down (although the Fiesta made a great bed for me for most of the Journey). </p> <p>The "Luxury" caravan was really cool (literally at night time!). It made a change to staying in hotels/B&B's to stay on a caravan site. We didn't really see any other campers but it was all good - who needs strangers when you've got friends to scare with threats of seagulls pecking their eyes out?! </p> <p>The sea was so blue - I was shocked as the sea in any other english seaside town I've been to is normally hosting all sorts of sewage. Anyways, I think it definitely deserves a re-visit later in the summer.</p> <p>Going back to work after 11 days off is never good but I'm back into the swing of things now. Its surprising how quickly you remember how to walk around with a piece of paper in your hand "looking" busy <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>For the past 2 years I've been taking medication called Roaccutane - I have a condition called Rosacea, which causes redness and spots on my face but kindly leaves me with white rings around my eyes so it looks like I've been sunburned while wearing shades! Well, the tablets really cleared up my skin but over the past few months I haven't been feeling right. The last time I saw the consultant she told me that she'd never heard of anyone being on the tablets as long as I had (my consultations had been cancelled so many times by the hospital, they ended up delaying the consultation by an extra 6 months. She recommended reducing the dosage quite low but I just didnt feel right about them so I came off them altogether. I've still been feeling a bit off so after seeing the doctor today and having a blood test, I've been referred to have my insides scanned <img src="/img/smilies/icon_confused.gif" alt=":-/" class="middle" border="0"> I'm not denying that I'm a bit worried - I'm just hoping that there its something simple that is temporary. Or at least don't let it affect my Liver - a certain bar in Coventry may go out of business if I am not allowed Vodka anymore!</p> <p>While I'm on that, I'll end on the experience of having a blood sample taken in Coventry..</p> <p>(me, sat in cubicle waiting for nurse wearing work clothes with namebadge round my neck advertising where I work)<br> Nurse(with no prior conversation): "Where do you work? (touching name badge)...oh, got any jobs?"<br> Me: "Erm, I'm not sure"<br> Nurse (branding a needle and tightening the elastic around my arm): "I'll give them a call, I've got their number. What do they do?"<br> Me: "Erm, its a bank - they do internet banking"<br> Nurse: "Yeah, they're always recruiting, I'll call them and get a job"<br> Me: "Yeah, go for it" (watching the tube filling up with blood)<br> Nurse: "Yeah my husband works for CPS (Crown Prosecution Service - absolutely no connection!) so I can get him to sort it"<br> (nurse puts plaster on my arm)<br> Me: "Okayyy" (put jumper back on)<br> Nurse: "Ok, just go out that door to get out" (and then walks off).</p> <p>I sincerely hope that she doesn't get a job at my place - not because I don't want to work with her - I just think the hospital will sorely miss her bedside manner & professionalism. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif" alt=":DD" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/04/15/camping-pecks-aamp-little-pricks-4049906/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-04-01:/2008/04/01/birthday-shenanigans-3980712/lostclubber2008-04-01T13:54:23+02:002008-04-01T13:54:23+02:00 <p>WOW what a brilliant birthday!</p> <p>I was worried that people wouldn't turn up or it wouldn't be entertaining enough but it turned out to be an amazing night. By 11.30, there were over 200 people and I knew about 190 of them! And it was lovely of so many to make the effort to come in fancy dress - it was really funny. I wanted it to be really cheesy so we had lots of pop music, fancy dress, sweets, balloons, inflatable things, candles, stars and bubbles. Funniest moment was singing "The Time Of My Life" with my mum on Karaoke while people stood in front swaying to and fro with candles while others blew bubbles - very surreal!</p> <p>Thanks all for a great night xx<br> Roll on Newquay!</p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/birthday_cake/2444620" title="Birthday cake!"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/620/2444620_791c6d2155_s.jpg" alt="Birthday cake!" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/me_luan_sparkly_cowgirl/2444621" title="Me & Luan (Sparkly Cowgirl!)"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/621/2444621_39b3fcec24_s.jpg" alt="Me & Luan (Sparkly Cowgirl!)" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/fireman_liam_me/2444622" title="Fireman Liam & Me"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/622/2444622_30b6ccc2af_s.jpg" alt="Fireman Liam & Me" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/04/01/birthday-shenanigans-3980712/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-03-24:/2008/03/24/wedding-suits-aamp-fancy-dresses-3928542/lostclubber2008-03-24T06:09:11+01:002008-03-24T06:09:11+01:00 <p>Well I've just finished watching "27 Dresses" and now I want to get married. Ok, well maybe not but it made me feel all slushy inside AND I was laughing out loud at it. I've actually always been one to say I'd never get married - to me its just an expensive piece of paper. But I'm actually starting to come round to the idea now. Not necessarily a huge la-de-dah event, but the idea of meeting someone really special and creating a bond and then dedicating a day to officially celebrate it. It would obviously have to be a very special person and the bridesmaids/groomsmen all have to look like sh!t thus making me look better. Oh and I don't want a big cake, just a profiterole mountain. </p> <p>I should really be going to sleep now as its gone 5am and I promised myself that I'd actually do something on my day off - I have the small issue of a missing costume to sort out for Friday! I know what I want to go as but it involves making it and getting it <em>just right</em> so I need to make sure I get on the case in the morning (or middayish!). </p> <p>Be good x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/03/24/wedding-suits-aamp-fancy-dresses-3928542/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-03-20:/2008/03/20/hunky-hippo-s-3909377/lostclubber2008-03-20T12:28:57+01:002008-03-20T12:28:57+01:00 <p>soooo tired. But whooopeee its a bank holiday tomorrow and a huge lie-in is in order. </p> <p>I have a new love! Pineapple 3-in-1 juice! Its a kind of cordial you can add to water, milk or Ice Cream. Was walking past one of them stalls you see in the markets with unusual ingredients and thought "ooo that looks nice" so 3 litres of milk later, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Oh, and Kinder Hazelnut Happy Hippo's. I think I may marry them.</p> <p>As you can see, the healthy eating went really well! I've come to a decision anyway - As soon as I get back from my week away in Cornwall, I'm going to start weight training. I'm going to bulk up with muscle, which means that although I'll be changing my diet, I'll be able to eat more than regular diet plans AND become all hunky at the same time. You just wait, I'll be wearing 80's vests all the time in the summer and growing a 'Billy Ray Cyrus Mullet'.</p> <p>B'day party next week - getting excited now as people are talking about their costumes and how they're looking forward to it too. Its flown by though - next big one after this is in 10 years time so I better make the most of it! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/03/20/hunky-hippo-s-3909377/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-03-12:/2008/03/12/i-don-t-wanna-be-buried-in-a-pet-semetar-3859978/lostclubber2008-03-12T03:02:11+01:002008-03-12T03:02:11+01:00 <p>ooo I'm getting excited. </p> <p>Over the next few weeks I've got a day in the studio, my birthday party and a week away to look forward to!<br> As well as lots of time off work doing feck all!</p> <p>As much as I love my job, its getting very boring at the moment as we keep running out of work to do but having to justify what we're doing with our time - very frustrating! So the time off is a welcome treat and means I can catch up on daytime TV!</p> <p>I've just finished watching an old horror "Pet Semetary". I remember watching this years ago but watching it now just makes it seem so silly but I am in awe of the little boys acting abilities - he must be all of 3 years old but managed to portray a really evil boy near the end. I'm sure my mother will say I was naturally like that at that age though...</p> <p>The only problem now is I'm going to bed with the end track from the credits in my head: "I don't wanna be buried..in a pet semetary...I don't want to live my life agaaaiinnn". grr wheres the Nytol when I need it....</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/03/12/i-don-t-wanna-be-buried-in-a-pet-semetar-3859978/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-03-06:/2008/03/06/why-d-you-have-to-go-aamp-put-stars-in-h-3827467/lostclubber2008-03-06T22:05:53+01:002008-03-06T22:05:53+01:00 <p>Toot Toot! I've managed to bag quite a lot of days off this month so here starts the long weekend!</p> <p>21 days til I'm 30. How quick is that flying by? </p> <p>I sent an email around work yesterday inviting people to my party and one of my colleagues was saying that he didn't think I was a typical Aries. I've never really been one to believe in Stars and Astrology but he decided he would bring in his book to educate me so I had a quick read though (as you do)...<br> Well, apparantly I'm a Horse (well I eat like one, so I'll buy that). So, that coupled with me being an Arian gave me an insight into my character and I was actually quite impressed with it said:</p> <p>* I play a mean game but never carry through on my serve - definitely right, I'm always having great plans but never follow them through to the end.<br> * I'm prone to demanding what I want but not before I put my foot in my mouth.<br> * I'm a positive person and am always the one to point out the good in a bad situation and how to look at things in a bright light.. Check!<br> * I'm very practical and can remodel rooms in a trice - you should see the class A job I did on my new desk area at work <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"><br> * I can often jump to conclusions very easily - Definitely!<br> * Sore loser: If I don't get the applause or approval I so eagerly seek in life, I am known to kick & pout and truly carry on - erm, YEP! (is this a personalised book about me?)<br> * "A truly nice guy" who would rather live in peace than to survive in a war zone - Check, check, check.<br> * Never try to reason with me as its a waste of your time<br> * Not so subtle about my own needs and demands.<br> * Don't beat around the bush! I cannot take hints about what it is anyone is after so just get out there and just spell it out straight to me - This is probably one of the most obvious ones for me!<br> * Great person to invite to a party: will last til the end and will be the last one there, sprawled out on the sofa asleep - NO COMMENT!<br> * Love-wise, (now this is where they get it all wrong), apparantly I fall in love very easily based on how someone looks. Erm, I've never been in love so can't comment on that!<br> But I'll happily agree with the next point:<br> * Very skillful with hands in the bedroom: A VERY Sexy person! Haha I totally agree with this as I'm a very tactile person and its often been commented on <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"> hahaha<br> * Profession-wise, I will have big dreams about being an actor/Singer but will sensibly have a back up plan profession to rely on and will make a very strong manager with rapid decision making being my Forté. Would possibly make a great journalist. (Did they just follow me around while writing this book).</p> <p>I think I may now be into Astrology. Well, the ones that sound good when I'm reading them in Heat Magazine.</p> <p>Before I finish my own personal novel, I've booked into the studio for next week (hoorah!) to work on a new track (see, the stars were right! I'd booked in before all of the above happened!). Really looking forward to it and can't wait to hear the final result!</p> <p>Ciao for now my pretties x</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/03/06/why-d-you-have-to-go-aamp-put-stars-in-h-3827467/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-03-04:/2008/03/04/sgt-mike-the-monkey-man-3815141/lostclubber2008-03-04T12:59:38+01:002008-03-04T12:59:38+01:00 <p>Have had the strangest dreams over the past few nights. The other night I dreamt that I was taken hostage with a group of others and we were slowly watching people randomly being taken away. Then I was taken away with a rope around my neck and doused with fuel. Luckily I woke up before I was turned into charcoal.</p> <p>Then I dreamt that I as on a long walk, I got as far as the club (it was closed) but then my teeth started to fall out. Not only were my teeth falling out, but my gums were hanging down. Then they opened the door to the club and the lounge was my bedroom. Nothing else different about it, apart from my messy bed being sat in the middle of the room, while people walked around it. Hmmm</p> <p>Then last night I dreamt I joined the Army. We were given a challenge in training to find a location that no-one else finds (within the city centre of some foreign country) - there were hundreds of us running through the streets but then I started jumping from building to building (spiderman stylee) and landed next to some sort of garden attached to an apartment balcony. When I landed there, there were some wild monkeys and over the space of a few minutes I went from slowly reaching my hand out cautiously to using sign language with them and actually understanding them! Then Simon Cowell walked through the door with someone - they were filming a Rom-Com in the apartment and were in awe of me and my monkey talk. </p> <p>I can kinda see why I've dreamt some of these things:<br> Being set on fire - I'd watched "Green Mile" that night<br> Monkeys - I work with a lot of monkeys<br> Army - I have been toying with the idea of dressing as a soldier for my birthday fancy dress</p> <p>But they're all a bit vague - any dream analysers out there? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/03/04/sgt-mike-the-monkey-man-3815141/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-24:/2008/02/24/magic_carpet_rides~3773532/lostclubber2008-02-24T16:05:53+01:002008-02-24T16:05:53+01:00 <p>Dear Lord how fast has this week gone? Can't believe its Sunday already and back to work tomorrow. I am currently searching the internet for a new Liver while mine is being drained at the Smirnoff Distillery. I've had a great week this week. I think 6 days of drinking is a bit much though so I'm going to lay off for a while...</p> <p>I went out on Friday expecting it to be a bit dead and possibly coming home early (Coventry isn't exactly the Hub of entertainment on a Friday), however it was really busy. Lots of drink later and Lu & I decided that we were Disney characters and flew on our magic (invisible) carpet while the DJ played "A Whole New World". </p> <p>Then last night, Liam held a "Murder Mystery" night - it was great of him to go to the effort and it was a really good night, even though not everyone that promised to turn up, turned up (grr). I have to say, we all looked rather dashing in our 60's gear! I'll post photo's on here at some point.</p> <p>Its really weird - this week has seen a shift in my confidence. I can't explain why, but I've had days of feeling really confident and have been given numbers by around 5 different people! Very unusual but over the past couple of nights I've had ladies trying to "convert" me! The one last night was stunning too - a few more cheeky ones and I might have been tempted! </p> <p>Plans for the week then - sleep, sleep, sleep, oh and maybe some more sleep. I suppose I better go to work inbetween them. </p> <p>Be good my little sunbeams x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/24/magic_carpet_rides~3773532/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-20:/2008/02/20/are_you_game~3756015/lostclubber2008-02-20T17:13:06+01:002008-02-20T17:13:06+01:00 <p>Now I know what I've been missing. Daytime TV!<br> I've been loving my days off this week - totally unproductive and lazy. I've become an expert at Countdown and managed to get all the numbers games and even the conundrum (which the contestants didn't even get!).<br> At this rate I might have to nip to the shop for a bottle of Strongbow and a packet of Cheesy Wotsits. I'm typing this quickly while the ads are on. Ice cream is coming out and Deal or No Deal is about to start. No wonder there are so many unemployed people on benefits - this is great! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/20/are_you_game~3756015/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-17:/2008/02/17/awakening~3738495/lostclubber2008-02-17T04:26:36+01:002008-02-17T13:36:41+01:00 <p>I've touched on this on previous blogs but lately I've been feeling down about being single and couldn't explain why it was suddenly bothering me so much. Over the past couple of days I've begun to realise that its being around certain people thats making me feel this way. After months of trying to cheer people up about their relationship status I seem to have got it into my head that it is really bad to be single and that I'm in a bad place. Realistically, yeah I'd love to be in a relationship but its not essential that I just settle for second best just for my status. I hate seeing people upset and am always the one with the shoulder to cry on but I sometimes wonder why I bother. I've really run out of pity and just want to enjoy myself now. So now I'm wide awake to it all. I'm not paying attention to any drama in anyones life at the moment. I have a week off work in which I intend on chilling/sorting things out in the flat/enjoying my bed!</p> <p>I've spent tonight with my best mate/flatmate Lu and for once it was just the two of us for most of the night and we had a great laugh - no drama, no arguments, no having to try to cheer each other up - just drinking, laughing and dancing stupidly to silly songs. We just ended the night by making a concoction of random things we could find in the freezer and topping it with a kind of semi fried egg so if there are no blogs for a while, send someone round to lift my corpse from my bed! although realistically, I could just be sleeping. My eyes are getting heavy and my pillows are looking mighty fine at the moment... nighty night </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/17/awakening~3738495/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-11:/2008/02/11/i_m_living_the_dream_baby~3709378/lostclubber2008-02-11T01:29:16+01:002008-02-11T01:29:16+01:00 <p>Had a great weekend (Again!). Went to my mate Chris's 30th Party and it was really good - his friends are all so sweet and were not ashamed to express their love for him in a video message his wife and best mate had planned out and filmed over the past few months. Was a great turn-out and such a lovely bunch of people. I hope my party follows suit! Followed this by another night out at Rainbows - Am quite impressed that I wasn't as wasted as I thought I might be. Well done me! </p> <p>Was talking to my mate earlier about goals in life and realised that I am actually living out a few of my dreams already. When I was at school I used to often daydream about what I wanted and I've actually reached some of my stars. On the school bus journey we used to drive past a big blue shiney mirror glass building and I always wanted to work there - lo and behold, I've worked there for nearly 6 years in total. I also wanted to live in one of the apartments with balconies overlooking the street just around the corner from the shiny building - you guessed it, I live there now! Yes, they may have been small dreams and something that realistically I didn't make a concerted effort to reach but they've happened. Its not the best job and its not the best flat but hey, its working for me and however small these goals may have been, I've reached them. Now to work on the other goal about meeting an insatiable rich man.... </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/11/i_m_living_the_dream_baby~3709378/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-08:/2008/02/08/late_nights_and_dog_bites~3697364/lostclubber2008-02-08T12:11:21+01:002008-02-08T12:11:21+01:00 <p>PLEASE HURRY UP AND END THIS DAY! </p> <p>I'm trying to type kinda 1-handed while act like a victim. Was attacked by a dog last night which has never ever happened to me before and has really messed with my head. I've grown up with dogs and have never ever been scared of dogs or had any problems with them in the past but I ended up going back to someones house last night (more in an attempt to get over my obsession with someone but we won't go into that) and this dog was there. He seemed fine at first and was happy for me to give him a fuss and then he suddenly turned and gripped into my hand and shaking his head. It was all very quick but I was completely stunned as it was so unexpected. Yesterday had already been a weird day as I'd woke from weird dreams including a dream about Tyson who was getting put to sleep yesterday which I woke up crying to. It was weird but I dreamt I could hear his thoughts and he was saying that he was tired and he knew it was time to go so it was strange when my mum told me that when he was in the vets he just lay there and put up no resistance like he was tired and knew it was his time - again I was sobbing away to myself. So last night, after the dog decided to eat me, I got it in my head that he had sensed that Tyson had been put to sleep and started blubbing to some complete stranger. Reading the last couple of posts on here, you'd think that I was someone that showed their emotions regularly but I'm the complete opposite. Not many people have seen me cry - I think its more because I don't know how to act when others cry around me so I keep my emotions bottled up when around others. </p> <p>Anyway I'll move on now. No more depressing posts from here-on in!</p> <p>Theres a delivery guy that comes into my work each day at 3.30 (not that I time his entrance or anything) and I think he is really cute. I've been eyeing him up for months now and occasionally get the chance to talk to him (like at xmas when I asked him where my present was and he told me his sack was already empty). Well, the latest is that it looks like he might be a local - one of my trainees spotted him late yesterday. I'm determined to get the guts to remind him that its valentines next week and if he's a good delivery man he'll deliver a card to me! (or I might just hide behind my desk as normal). What is wrong with me lately? I feel like I'm becoming some kind of desperado!</p> <p>Anyways, its FRIDAY. I need to shower and get something to eat before work and then its THE WEEEEEEKEENNNNNDDDDD Yippeeee! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/08/late_nights_and_dog_bites~3697364/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-06:/2008/02/06/title~3690057/lostclubber2008-02-06T21:35:29+01:002008-02-07T01:43:31+01:00 <p>Today is moods day. I'm not in a great mood so am not going to whinge <strong>*but*</strong> how can a day be full of so many different moods? So far today (from Midnight) I've counted: Annoyance, Anger, content, knackered, self-congratulatory, pride, boredom, jealousy, happy, giggly, horny, confused, sad and tearful.<br> Don't be running to hide the sharp objects from me just yet, the last couple are because I've found out the family dog is getting put to sleep tomorrow at the grand age of 14 (98 in dog years). It hasn't come as a great shock as I was looking after him over xmas and had a feeling he was literally on his last legs then but nothing had been mentioned since then about him being poorly so I was sobbing when I was told earlier. He was such a well-behaved beautiful dog - I remember how proud I was of him when we first got him because so many people wanted him and stopped us in the street offering money for him cos he was so cute <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Anyway, I'm not going to dwell on this. If there is a dog heaven, he'll gain his doggy-wings and I'm sure Ricky, Dinky (don't ask!) and Paddy will be there to meet him <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>So now I think I'm going to take a bath and find a better mood to end the day on....</p> <p>P.S. This post decided it wanted to stay a draft for a few hours so here it is a little late! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/06/title~3690057/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-02-03:/2008/02/04/title~3675862/lostclubber2008-02-04T00:16:42+01:002008-02-04T00:17:54+01:00 <p>Wow what a mad weekend. Had the end of last week off work so I took advantage of this and decided to get considerably merry on Thursday night. This was followed by the school reunion on Friday night. I wasn't really worried about what people thought of me or anything like that, I was more worried about what conversations to have and would we all just be stood around awkwardly with excuses being made to leave. It ended up being a great success! It was strange seeing faces I haven't seen for 14 years and seeing people married with kids etc.. I had such a laugh that night and we've agreed that we're going to arrange another one in the Summer so I'm looking forward to that.</p> <p>Then we moved on to Saturday night...you guessed it, Mr Smirnoff entertained me again for the evening. You know, I think I'm beginning to fall for his charms. Whenever he entertains me, I get all giddy and happy and I fall asleep with him - its the perfect relationship. Finally met Luan's mate Lisa who turned out to be lovely - so funny and mad - she fit in perfectly with our group! AND my head nuzzles between her breasts perfectly!</p> <p>I think I might be making a desperate attempt at clinging onto my youth as I treated myself to a new lip piercing. I've wanted it done (just a tiny ball on the bottom left of my lip) for ages so finally got it done on Saturday. No swelling! I'm so down with the kids its unbelievable...whack daddy mack, innit tho. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/02/04/title~3675862/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-01-29:/2008/01/29/hold_your_head_high_take_a_deep_breath_a~3651640/lostclubber2008-01-29T21:41:48+01:002008-01-29T21:41:48+01:00 <p>Sometimes things happen that throw you off guard. They pull the rug from beneath you and leave you dazed & confused. Life has a funny way of telling you not to get too comfortable and also reminding you that there is a future plan which isn't always what you expect. A very close friend of mine (who I know will be reading this) is in that daze (stars and cartoon birds flying round the head and everything). Its a weird place to be in and sometimes your legs don't want to stand up and catch your breath, choosing to stay low, crawl into a ball and want the world to stop. Life isn't like that. These stepping stones in life aren't there because we've done something bad or because you're not meant to be happy - they're there to kick you in the backside and wake up to the fact that things can be better and to prove what an exceptional person you are and to demonstrate your ability to show your strength. </p> <p>I know the past few weeks have been awful and really draining on your emotions. I can't begin to imagine what its like but as I've always said, 'things happen for a reason and fate will come through in the end'. A lot of the loose strings have been tied and the situation has been finalised now, so now its a case of moving on and making the most of what you have and working towards the future. Whether you make this move now or spend the next few months pondering the shoulda-woulda-coulda's, worrying what others think of you and looking for someone to blame as well as hurting on yourself, you will at some point realise that nothing can change the past. All the tears, going over things in your mind, wasting energy on the negative people will amount to nothing but making the gap between your stepping stones get larger until you have nowhere to go but the deep dark water. You are an amazing woman with so much going for you. No-one can take that away from you and the sooner you realise that and allow people to share your light, the better. Me and your other friends are here for you 100% and will carry you to the next stepping stone but when we're balancing on our own stones you will need to be able to stand on your own and take that leap (If you fall in, just make sure you're wearing a white top and waterproof mascara!)<br> Seriously, nothing you or I say or do can change anything that has happened in your life. Its great to talk about your hurt/anger/frustration and get it off your chest but you have to turn that experience into a learning tool and use it to improve your future. Concentrate on the future and working on bringing that sexy smile back and them sparkling eyes where they belong. You just never know what or who is around the corner and you need to get yourself ready. Strap yourself in, its a bumpy ride but its always more fun if we can share it with screams & giggles xx </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/01/29/hold_your_head_high_take_a_deep_breath_a~3651640/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-01-28:/2008/01/28/taking_chances~3645830/lostclubber2008-01-28T20:01:22+01:002008-01-28T20:01:22+01:00 <p>I try my hardest to be a positive person. Years ago I'd be interested in other peoples gossip and be the one that whinges about work etc.. but over the past couple of years I think I might actually be gaining maturity. I got a phone call this morning to advise that the Freeholder of the Bar I was due to view has taken it off the market. I am gutted as I had so many plans for it but something in me tells me that things happen for a reason. There is a chance they might change their mind and I might even find somewhere else (although looking through the property guide there is little to choose from and what is there is more than 3 times the price). I'm still smiling though. </p> <p>Just a quick update on my last post, I went out Friday and had a great night. Went to 3 places I would normally avoid like the plague but had so much fun and bumped into people that I've not seen for years. Soo I'm going to stay open minded about future visits now <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I've managed to book a few days off work this week so am looking forward to chilling out and having a few lie-ins this week. Been talking to someone I met a few weeks ago - totally out of my league but he's been making the moves so I'm going to play it by ear. I'm going through a phase at the moment where I really want to be in a relationship. I'm never normally like this and the last time this happened (around 7 years ago!), I ended up starting a relationship with someone that was TOTALLY not my type, I didn't really want to be with and I ended up ending it within weeks. Baby-steps Mikey, Baby steps! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/01/28/taking_chances~3645830/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-01-25:/2008/01/25/give_me_strength~3632940/lostclubber2008-01-25T22:16:32+01:002008-01-25T22:16:32+01:00 <p>ROAR. I'm sitting here trying to decide whether to stay in or go out. Going out involves going to Jumpin Jaks and I didn't really like the last few time I went (which was a few years ago). But I'm reallllly in the mood to go out. Hmmm we'll see what happens...</p> <p>Been a weird week this week. My head has been all over the place lately. I'm not really the type of person that falls for people easily but I've spent the past few weeks watching 2 different people that wouldn't normally catch my eye. I know neither are interested but something in me just doesn't want to accept that! I'm sure someone will come along and replace them...I just need to position myself so that they find me...soon! Thats it. I'm going out. Its decided!</p> <p>Its also been a brilliant week in terms of development. I'm looking into opening my own bar (well, joint partnership with a friend) and have been dealing with the council and other people this week and things are all coming together. Bit scary but if things carry on the way they're going, the bar could be open within a few months! How exciting!! Its going to be a proper cheesefest - who doesn't like cheesey music eh? OK so its a self indulgent affair. I love it.</p> <p>Oh and I got my Favourite aftershave through FINALLY! Its really difficult to get but I've found a supplier in the States so have ordered 4 100ml bottles! Its my sexy aftershave that every asks what I'm wearing when I wear... *pours all over myself before going out tonight*</p> <p>Reunion next weekend......ooooooooooo its gonna be weird!</p> <p>Have a great weekend everyone xx</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/01/25/give_me_strength~3632940/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-01-19:/2008/01/19/running_just_as_fast_as_we_can~3601415/lostclubber2008-01-19T18:03:42+01:002008-01-19T18:03:42+01:00 <p>So I've agreed to do the race for life in March. <strong>AND</strong> I was <u>sober</u> when I agreed - whats that all about? The little jogs that we're currently doing will have to slowly get bigger if I don't want to make a complete fool out of myself on the day! I don't think they'll be impressed with a puffed out wheezing mess just over the start line! </p> <p>I'm now on day 6 of my detox and I have to say that I'm really enjoying it. I feel sooo much better for it and I can really feel a difference already. I had tried not to weigh myself too often but after 5 days I have lost 7lbs which is impressive (even if I do say so myself). Lets hope it carries on this way! I am going to be honest and admit that I will be drinking tonight but I'm going to stick to vodka as its not as bad as wine or lager (do my excuses make me sound even more alcohol dependant?!). I am a bit worried at what state I might end up in tonight though - I'm guessing the drastic change in diet may have affected my alcohol tolerance so expect to see me dancing on tables by 10.30pm! At least I'm a happy drunk <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/01/19/running_just_as_fast_as_we_can~3601415/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-01-16:/2008/01/16/touting_for_business~3587412/lostclubber2008-01-16T20:39:13+01:002008-01-16T20:39:13+01:00 <p>OK so I admit it, I will never make a good ticket tout. Earlier this year I thought I'd be clever and buy some Spice Girl tickets to sell on. I bought 3 different pairs for different dates/venues. How was I to know that everyone and their brother had the same idea as me? The first 2 pairs sold for under face value - I'm not that surprised as they weren't the best seats (but still weren't too bad) and I've just parted with the final pair which earned me a profit of £60 (which just about makes up for the loss from the others). Not only that but I am now thinking I should have gone. The last pair of tickets were soooo close to the front I could have smelt Mel C's sweaty tattoos. Ah well, I'm sure it'll be on the TV soon... </p> <p>On the bright side, I'm on day 3 of the detox (otherwise known as the "National Heart Hospital Diet") and its going really well. I'm feeling really good and I'm loving the foods I'm having. It helps that there are a few of us at work doing it and egging each other on. We've also gone past Wednesdays working day, which means its nearly the weekend... toot toot!</p> <p>I got reminded today that its nearly Valentines day. That immediately put a huge smile to my face (cough). I didn't have much success from the "Find Mike A Man For Xmas" group that was set up by Hannah on facebook, although I'm hoping the group can be recycled for Xmas 2008 <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" class="middle" border="0"> Luckily its a friends birthday on Valentines Day and we're out celebrating that. I'm quite worried as the current fancy dress idea's for the evening are either Amy Winehouse or Spice Girls! I really don't think the world is ready for me in tight leopard print or blood stained ballet shoes...... arghhhh </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/01/16/touting_for_business~3587412/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lostclubber.blog.co.uk,2008-01-13:/2008/01/13/title~3571879/lostclubber2008-01-13T20:43:24+01:002008-01-13T20:45:51+01:00 <p>So I managed to get a great big shop in today. Felt so good about myself loading the conveyor belt up with tons of fruit & veg (acting as if it was a regular shop for me) in preparation for my detox diet starting tomorrow. I think my body is screaming for it after this weekend. 2 nights in a row where I've ended up drinking til 8am but its been so funny and at least I can say I had fun when I'm back in the office with the Monday blues. </p> <p>Oh and Lu & Laura FINALLY got it on together on Friday! Not before time! All we need to do now is find a nice spikey haired guy for Luan. Criteria is a bit strict on this one as he has to have dark spikey hair, under 30 and look a bit gay... not that she's picky or anything! </p> <p>Priorities over the next couple of weeks - Diet (which goes without saying!), huge clean-up operation (seriously have too much stuff in my apartment) and to get back into the studio. I have a brilliant idea for a new track which has to be done and I've got a good feeling about it. As well as the *work in progress* track, "Flick" which I need to pull my finger out with and get out there. Its gonna be a busy month ahead..... </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lostclubber.blog.co.uk/2008/01/13/title~3571879/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>