So much spam… I get it emailed EVERY DAY. Arg.
I haven’t been online because guess what I did? I tripped over the wire connecting the phone line to the wireless router and snapped it in half – clever move!! Just got a new one so I’m back.
My clumsiness knows no bounds….
Will update properly soon, promise. In the middle of moving and it’s a stressful time. But I’m determined to be completely moved out by this weekend. Then I can collapse.
My inspiration has good timing… it just so happens that in the midst of all this I’ve been doing some serious writing. Figures.
Seriously, I’m getting way too many spam comments on here and I’m sick of it. Any ideas how to get rid of them, anyone? I’m going insane.
The flat I mentioned in my last post went to someone else, but we went to look at another one last night and loved it too. So we took it! I’m going to get the keys today because Michaela’s at work and we can move in any time. I’m a little freaked out. I’ve moved out before, yes, but that was my sister’s flat, so she was basically my landlord. She also paid for most things, like council tax and BT and tv licence, etc. We have to sort all that out, and somehow move all our crap there. I have so much stuff, and none of my family drive so that’s not looking good.
But for now I’m off to get food!
Oh – and I started writing properly again yesterday. Hurrah! Hope the inspiration doesn’t go away.
It’s been a hectic week. On Tuesday Michaela and I went to see a flat, but we didn’t expect much because it was quite low rent and we had no idea where it was. Turns out it’s two minutes from a bus stop we can both use and we were extremely impressed with the flat itself. It’s huge. Lots of space, plenty of cupboard space, spacious kitchen, high ceilings and – my favourite part – a pantry! I was mentally adding all my baking ingredients to the shelves. It need a bit of a clean and there’s one or two little cracks around, also the carpets badly need changed but these are all things the landlord will do before anyone moves in apparently. The bedrooms are huge too and the living room and the larger bedroom have big bay windows. We fell in love, basically. Though there was a massive spider in the bath… I mean it was the size of a tennis ball, seriously. Shudder. The next night we went back to have another look at it, and it really is perfect. I tried calling up today about it but I couldn’t get the letting agent we needed to talk to, so I’ll try again tomorrow. If we get it, we can move in on November 1st. Just in time for Christmas!
So yes, I’m excited. I shouldn’t get my hopes up though, cos someone else might get it. Must be calm. But it’d be great… I could sleep in a little later in the morning too, because it’s closer to Glasgow than I am now. I could be home a full hour earlier than I normally get home! That’s a major plus.
Will keep you posted!
Love it!!
Have had a nice quiet cosy weekend, like the little old lady I am. Friday night Michaela and I went for burgers and mocktails (she was driving) and then discovered Urban Outfitters was having a lock in – open till 10pm with 20% off everything! So we got the very first item for our flat – a set of multi-coloured test tubes for shots. Important! And Michaela got an awesome red shirt. Then Toy Story in 3D! That was genius. That finished at about half twelve, and we went to a 24 hour Tesco cos strangely that’s what we felt like doing. But I got a black and white checked shirt and a red belt to go with it, photos to come cos I love it! Bargain too.
So Friday night was extremely wet and horrible outside so I figured I’d stay in all weekend and keep looking up flats etc. Probably sounds boring but it’s kinda all I’m interested in doing right now. I had the most vivid dream I’ve ever had about anyone on Friday night. So much that I couldn’t even drag myself out of bed until 11, and if you know me you’ll know I’m a morning person and I hate staying in bed that late. But that’s depressing. I’m not doing very well at sticking to those resolutions I guess.
Watching Gavin & Stacey, got a bit addicted to it recently! Loves Nessa 
Now I’m off for a hot chocolate, woohoo.
What three words in the English language will make people panic the most? As of today, I can confirm these words are “don’t panic, but…”
Honestly. But putting the panic to the back of my mind, I have some kind of news. Though I’m not sure I can even concentrate on this post, I’m having a terrible craving for diet coke and I’m too tired/lazy to go buy some. Craving may be exaggerating a little but still… Anyway, back on topic! As I mentioned in my last post I’m officially flat hunting, and today I got out my little black book (which I got from my big sister Donna for my 21st by the way) and started calling up some of the ones I’ve found online. I ended up arranging a viewing for one on Wednesday night, in an area I don’t really know but it’s not far from where we were looking anyway. Like Michaela said, can’t hurt us to have a look. I’m getting more and more desperate to find a good flat. And as soon as I move out, Caragh gets to move into my room so we’ll all be happy.
I was right about not being able to focus without diet coke. Hmm. I’m off for a shower. Will remember to take my glasses off first this time…
Favourite things about winter that is!
One thing I always loved was going to the library at night and taking home lots of new books. I don’t know why I associate it with winter more since I spent half my childhood at the library, but I guess I just loved it more in winter!
Next. Since it gets dark early, it’s usually dark when I leave work at 5.30pm. So when I leave work I walk to a further away bus stop, because that way I can walk by the Christmas lights in Glasgow. Also I like staying in town late to have a drink at Starbucks. Another thing I love about winter – the Starbucks red cup!
On that note, I also love Beanscene’s winter warmers. Mmm, orange hot chocolate! Also a hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows at Costa. Yes I love coffee shops.
Mostly, unlike other people I like that it’s cold and dark in the mornings and at night. I like it being cold so I can wrap up warm (and drink hot chocolate!!) and I like the dark because… I just do. I like wrapping up warm in bed with a hot water bottle too… I really am a little old lady.
Flat hunting lots, me and Michaela have decided just to get somewhere as soon as we can. The quicker we move out the better! Keep your fingers crossed for me
First things first, I’m an Aries. And I don’t normally pay much attention to horoscopes, but yesterday I heard mine:
So, like I said, I never bother with horoscopes but this time I’m going to follow it, since it’s stuff I’d already been thinking of doing. The hard one is the first one. I find it hard to live in the present apparently! As for getting rid of the bad things, I’m already working on it. And the third, I’m sick of half the clothes I own once again.
Although, I have a new pair of pink converse and they’re so cute. £16.99 on Amazon! Hurrah!
Anyway, the living in the past thing… I have to stop thinking about a certain someone who isn’t in my life anymore, and probably won’t ever come back. I don’t need a boyfriend anyway (that’s the last thing I need right now I guess).
I had a lot of stuff to write but to be honest I’m too tired… work sucks. On the plus side I realised today I’d been miscalculating something, and it turns out I can afford a more expensive flat than I thought. I’ve seen some nice ones but Michaela and I need to agree on a place. But I’ve just found a nice place and told her about it, so we’re going to try and arrange a viewing. Woo!
Changed the theme, was getting bored of the other one. I liked it, but there were a few problems that were just bothering me. The pages for example… but anyway. Like it? There will be more things, eventually. And I’m still too lazy to finish updating my links… sigh.
And today is a day I’ve waited for for aaages… Simpsons season 12 DVD box set finally released! Yes I’m a big geek. But I’m so excited about it! Love the comic book theme to it too.
Better get going, better get an early night before work 
But tomorrow’s Cheeky Tuesday after all!
I’m trying to keep my mind focussed – can’t say I’m brilliant at it. I’ve been trying to decide which book to write next. I have notes and drafts on about five books, and as soon as I think “I’ll work on Check, I’m in the mood for fantasy” I change my mind and decide to go for the next collection of poems and stories. But I think I’ve got it now. Next on the book list is The Black Rose, one I started in high school 6 years ago. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that a lot of it needs to change, including the two most important characters. But I have lots of ideas, so will keep you posted.
Also there will be a sequel to Little Vampire one day. Because if you’ve read up to the end, you’ll know why. And maybe even hope for one, if cliffhangers get you that way.