So.. I’m a graduate – pending results. Now what?
Well, there’s continuing development on the wordpress site I created for my final year project, a site I’m setting up for another friend and of course this place needs a little TLC now I finally have the time.
Coping with stress the Rosevibe way
Stress is the bane of everyone’s existence – more so for those of us whose bodies will shut down at the slightest intimation of that nasty wee beastie rearing its ugly little head. I usually know when stress is kicking in even before it starts making its presence felt by stirring up the ME/CFS or [...]
2011 bucket list
Everyone’s done a few of those ‘Things to do before I die lists’ so this is my ‘things to do before the death of 2011′ list. I aim to have at least attempted everything on this list by December 31st 2011
The future of TV, news and you
While reminiscing about my 14yr old self and the paper round I endured, it suddenly occurred to me that my 2 year old daughter will likely never experience such a thing – not just because of the safety issues involved these days (seriously.. Just WHY is it so much more dangerous NOW for a 14 [...]
Murder, she wrote..
Stef was nagging me about my salt and butter intake due to the fact being a CFS sufferer apparently has me in the ‘high risk’ category for heart problems, he then made a joke about how nobody would notice if I carked it so long as he continued to tweet and facebook in my place [...]
I propose a ban on sex
..but only for three months a year – every year. I know, enforcing such a ban would be impossible – but if it were a possibility..
Is the Real Time Web stunting creativity?
Perhaps this post should really have been entitled GTD vs the Real Time Web.. Most folks are aware of the GTD method created by David Allen and coming up fast behind in the awareness stakes is the Pomodoro technique created by Francesco Cirillo.
Stuff to do, things to buy..
I really can’t wait for this next month or so to be over – on the one hand YEY I’ll have completed a foundation degree in IT for Multimedia and I’ll be hopping stright onto the third year of a Bsc (hons) IT (entertainment systems) degree in September because my grades are high enough that [...]
Beading video post
I promised my twitter followers a beading post a while back, and since getting the flip I’ve been promising a video blog so.. Ta-dah! 2 birds, one badly filmed stone *grin*
Getting creative
We went to visit my folks during reading week, while we were there the subject of my writing talent came up again (as it usually does when they start discussing what I should be doing with my life – family eh?!)
Chaos – the one true God.
Been thinking a lot about life and religion lately – don’t ask me why, these thought percolate through my head on occasion (especially if I’ve spent a lot of time confined to bed)The conclusion I’ve come to is that I think I do believe in God. Not your God of course, because they way I [...]
Net perceptions
I had an almost argument with my Gran the other day, it’s one we’ve had before because it’s a subject on which we both have strong and opposing views.
Saving the environment a card at a time
Nik aka loudmouthman has become my net pusher.
The masks we wear
It’s odd isn’t it, that we can appear one way to to a vast majority of people online and yet somehow, should we meet those people, the way we appear is almost totally at odds with that former representation.
Blogging is definitely the new sex.
You see, my previous post was just a fly by thought, since then a few more things have occurred to me that tend to confirm that thought as a valid one.
Is blogging the new sex?
Seriously, that thought just raced across my mind as I was looking around for new things to put on my blog. (you know, toys as opposed to content – I’m selfish like that)
My happy place
Since I’ve been such a misery all day I felt a little effort was needed in order to shake off those blues before bed. Stef started the process with our little trip to the trafford park driving range (open til 10pm, £10 for 100 balls and the hire of 2 clubs, it’s one to remember) [...]
Go on then..
..Sum me up in 1000 words. Or not *grin* I was interviewed today by Sean (some of you may remember him, he was the filthy beast with whom I used to live before getting this here lovenest with my honey) he’s now studying journalism at Salford uni and has to interview ‘someone interesting’ apparantly my [...]
Oh what a beautiful morning!
It is absolutely gorgeous out there today. Bit cold still, but the front room seems so warm and inviting when the sun streams through like this – and to think I used to avoid the sun where possible (well, ok so I’m not planning on going outside in it for long, but i’m not hissing [...]
Dirty weekend in Durham
Well, not really a dirty weekend, but it sounds good *grin* One of Stef’s friends got married on Saturday, we had to go really – he made Stef do a reading at the wedding (which he got through in magnificent style despite his qualms about using the word ‘foibles’ *chuckle*) When we tried to book [...]
Beady things
I’ve been toying with the idea for some time now of trying to sell some of my creations on Ebay since there’s really nothing else I can do to raise money and fund my hobby, this has led to me also thinking of ways to link my website and make it do something useful as [...]
I’m a writer..
I can say that quite truthfully now. I was asked to contribute an article or 2 for an M.E. website, this is the result. I know, it’s not really a big thing in the grand scheme of things, but I was quite chuffed that not only did they ask me, they’ve used the article and [...]
Ding!
I was looking through the musofinder forums for a link I posted a while back.. Instead I found one of my best ideas..
On education..
Ok, master mutta got me thinking (stop laughing you lot, I do happen to think on occasion!) I know he wasn’t really referring to education in the UK but in a more general sense, the thing is, his post does raise some valid questions:
Looking back
I’ve spent the last few days being completely knackered, tonight – I can’t sleep.. wide awake, buzzing and more mentally alert than I ‘ve been in months. Obviously a good time to have a look through all my old text and word documents to clean out old unwanted files – which led to me deciding [...]
It’s decided
Was chatting to Neil last night and in the course of our conversation he helped me to solidify an idea in my mind of the website I want to create as my course project.
Good luck sparkybabes..
Sparx has a tidy idea: I’m announcing a new competition. I want to find something that makes people laugh yet will not upset or cause offence to anyone, anywhere, no matter their race, gender or faith. Not even, and I going to be totally strict on this point, not even if they still think Burberry [...]
featuring a pregnant pause..
I’m beginning to think someone somewhere is trying to get me to go down the pregnancy road. Seriously – the last 2 weeks have given me a vast selection of email junk, varying from the usual viagra and penis extension rubbish to the worryingly more frequent ‘find a fuckbuddy’, ‘sex addicts in your area’ and [...]
Beadings the hobby for me!
Ok – update, I’ve been trawling the net for hobbies – I’m sorry Kitty, I’ve given stitching a go but it’s just not for me, I managed the vics template in about 2 hours ( it looks good btw) But even though I’m all twitchy I just couldn’t summon up any real enthusiasm to have [...]
bombs away
I’ve had a day to process the images I first saw this morning. I’ve spoken to friends and sent god knows how many texts today – if nothing else the phone companies are always happy in a crisis.
The virtual meat market
The internet really is the place to meet people these days. Sod the pubs and clubs, they’re just venues in which to get admired and wasted – if you want to meet that ‘special’ someone, hook up to the net.
unfettered minds
I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I can do anything. I could take off tomorrow without a backward glance and travel the world alone. That’s the part of me that swims through my mind free and unfettered, the part that screams like a dragon as it flames the sky, swirling in primeval [...]
Sean’s ace!
My housemate (as previously mentioned many times before) is a filthy animal, I’m beginning to think this may just be a mark of some form of genius… He’s planning on disappearing into some place a 2 day donkey trek outside civilization to watch a bunch of Howler monkeys for several months or more, this is [...]
what women want
Following several conversations with a few of my male friends and acquaintances and inspired by this funny yet inaccurate film, I’ve decided to compile this list. I was going to make it a list of 10 things but my mind suddenly went blank – I didn’t want to start off with a load of physical [...]
making things happen.
As you may or may not know about me, I love artwork – especially landscapes/ seascapes or anything fantasy related. I’ve been browsing around (again) and I’ve found some bloody good stuff so my link list will be getting longer, just as a taster for one of the sites I found today have a squizz [...]
Imaginary friends – the website
I came across this earlier – It was something we had when I studied Hamlet at English A-level so it was quite a surprise to find it online (though on reflection… What a daft thing to be surprised about!) I remember using it as my soliloquy for the mock a level performing arts exam. So [...]
livinghell.com
We have the perfect website – I wonder if anyone else out there has done this? probably… *sigh* but it’s still a top idea *grin* s’what happens when a load of girlies get together and start man bashing lol
Inspired by Bob.
I feel a whimsy, maybe I should just write – its been a while since I did a random stream of consciousness thingamabob… yeeeeessssssss… blame twin peaks, i do.
musical mixer
well, i called in sick today. (again) its bad enough being ill in work when you can still just about function but talking all day with a throat that feels like so much chopped liver… nah. no point – i shall just have to accept the fact that im gonna be whinged at, i cant [...]
A gal can dream can’t she?
despite only managing 2 hours sleep i feel more alive and refreshed today than i have in ages. Its great! ok so the day is bright and sunny outside (well it was a couple of hours ago anyway…) i can tell by the quality of light seeping through the gaps in my curtains. I dont [...]
Time pontification
Ha! im on one tonight… well this morning… gah! i really do live in my own time… vicky time *grin* Hmmm… im in a writing mood now see, since i have this here blog i figure i should just keep right on rambling… maybe not quite as bitterly as my previous few (yes i can [...]
People are people.
John Martyn, basically a rather good example of how even the most messed up of people can be a creative genious (listening to the ‘solid air’ album again on the ol’ chill playlist) i dont think i shall ever get to the stage of not liking his stuff.
ahh.. The sheer poetry of it all
AHhhhhhhh.. how odd, i have managed to find things to do other than just sitting in front of my pc for 3 (yes, THREE!!!) whole days. the mind boggles.. truly. (although i did check my messages and send the odd email before bed and upon waking so i suppose i havent managed to wean myself [...]