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magictreehouse) wrote2009-02-23 09:28 pm
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Five more things from Leeree and Lucy
Lucy's first -
1. Crewe
Well it's no secret that I think that Crewe is a shit hole and for many years I thought that all towns were as bad. Then when I moved away I thought that maybe I'd been a little harsh on the place. No. It's full of narrow-minded people because all of the proper Cheshire types have the common sense to live away from the place, so it's weirdly surrounded by very nice countryside and lovely towns. Nantwich springs to mind. I once told my wonderful colleague Stella once that Crewe was full of people who walked around with faces like smacked arses. She thought this was funny but thought about it for a while before saying, 'You know, you're right actually'. I rest my case. The people there are not pretty. It's weird then that my immediate family, who are lovely, live there. I know that my Mum hates Crewe but my Dad seems to have an attachment to the place and can't abide me slagging it off. I don't know why, possibly a pride thing. The one thing the place does have going for it (or rather was) is that it's left leaning so it does have a working class, northern mentality which is a blessing and a curse. In some ways it's good that people have a Labour affinity but at the same time the problem with the place is that it's never left that behind. Mind you, that might change now that they've gone fucking Tory.
In short, it's just not a place for me really.
2. Being Gay
I'll try to keep this short but I bloody love being gay. I'm not bound by social constraints of masculinity but I'm not a flaming gay stereotype either. It's quite freeing being gay from a sociological point of view, even if it made my life an absolute misery at school. Although it's still ridiculous that the whole 'coming out' business is still such a issue in today's society. I've never been one for being an 'activist', I've always thought that there was more to be said for living a normal life. I have a happy relationship, I go to work, I don't fuck everything that moves, I find it quite empowering. But the more time moves on I'm starting to think that there's quite an arguement to be made for making an issue of it, especially when others are suffering because of it. I doubt I'll do anything about it, I'm much too introverted but maybe one day soon I'll join a gay group or something. I'll see.
On another note, I'm lucky to live my life fairly abuse free but if I do get any, nowadays its so so weak which is good. A few weeks ago me and James were holding hands near the canal (and I'm not really one for public displays of affection to be honest) but some chav asked us if we couldn't get a girlfriend. Lame, but I just wished I had the wit and intelligence to say, 'I don't need to, there are clearly enough twats in my life as it is' but I don't.
3. Your opinions on Nottingham
I've not seen tonnes of Nottingham but I really like what I've seen. It seems like a nice city and I really like the big square outside the council house (ho ho). I feel quite comfortable there. Which is why I find it really strange that it's the gun capital of the UK. That just doesn't fit somehow!
4. Your best charity shop find
I was thinking about this recently actually. I do remember getting loads of James' Xmas presents from charity shops one year actually! Haha. The one that springs to mind though is the Neighbours board game which is amazing. It's from the 80s and requires you to make up your own scripts. It was £1.87 (!) in a charity shop sale (!!) on Eccleshall Road in Sheffield.
5. Your favourite film.
I often have trouble picking stuff like this but I know what the answer is. It's Amelie without a doubt. I've seen it loads and it never gets boring. It's just everything good about cinema. It's stunningly beautiful, it's clever, it's funny, it's intricate and it's so heartwarming. I'm not a romance film fan but I'll let Amelie off for it because it's done so well. I just wish that I could speak French as everything loses a little in subtitles. I adore it.
and Leeree's
1. What's the best film you've seen recently?
Bolt was good as was Slumdog Millionaire. I haven't seen many other films lately to be honest. Millions was also very good.
2. What made you want to go to Uni in Sheffield. are the hills as bad as I hear they are.
D'y'know, I just fell into Sheffield really! As with everything I did my Uni application at the last minute and picked the six places that I wanted to go based on who did English Lang and Lit closest to home. I didn't even visit anywhere which is quite bad. After I'd applied I did research it a bit more to pick a top option but I was very lucky to get into a good university on a good course. And it worked out ok in the end. And yes, the hills are as bad as you here. I'm sure Stu can tell you all about them anyway!
3. Where's the best place you've been on holiday.
Iceland probably but then I've not really been to many places. I've had a few good holidays.
4. If you could reserect one band, whom would you chose to restore?
My immediate reaction to this is Bis but I got a good amount of material from them. I'd have liked to have heard what Ultrasound would have come up with on their second album and Kenickie could have done at least another one.
5. Can you recomened a good cake or baked item for me to bake?
Oh my God I totally can!
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons of choc chips
a splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (the larger the better)
Put dry ingredients in the mug and mix. Add egg and mix again. Pour in milk and oil and mix. Add choc chips and vanilla extract. Mix.
Put the mug in the microwave and cook for three minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, tip on to a plate and devour that bad boy! It does serve two if you like.
Honestly, it's wonderful!
1. Crewe
Well it's no secret that I think that Crewe is a shit hole and for many years I thought that all towns were as bad. Then when I moved away I thought that maybe I'd been a little harsh on the place. No. It's full of narrow-minded people because all of the proper Cheshire types have the common sense to live away from the place, so it's weirdly surrounded by very nice countryside and lovely towns. Nantwich springs to mind. I once told my wonderful colleague Stella once that Crewe was full of people who walked around with faces like smacked arses. She thought this was funny but thought about it for a while before saying, 'You know, you're right actually'. I rest my case. The people there are not pretty. It's weird then that my immediate family, who are lovely, live there. I know that my Mum hates Crewe but my Dad seems to have an attachment to the place and can't abide me slagging it off. I don't know why, possibly a pride thing. The one thing the place does have going for it (or rather was) is that it's left leaning so it does have a working class, northern mentality which is a blessing and a curse. In some ways it's good that people have a Labour affinity but at the same time the problem with the place is that it's never left that behind. Mind you, that might change now that they've gone fucking Tory.
In short, it's just not a place for me really.
2. Being Gay
I'll try to keep this short but I bloody love being gay. I'm not bound by social constraints of masculinity but I'm not a flaming gay stereotype either. It's quite freeing being gay from a sociological point of view, even if it made my life an absolute misery at school. Although it's still ridiculous that the whole 'coming out' business is still such a issue in today's society. I've never been one for being an 'activist', I've always thought that there was more to be said for living a normal life. I have a happy relationship, I go to work, I don't fuck everything that moves, I find it quite empowering. But the more time moves on I'm starting to think that there's quite an arguement to be made for making an issue of it, especially when others are suffering because of it. I doubt I'll do anything about it, I'm much too introverted but maybe one day soon I'll join a gay group or something. I'll see.
On another note, I'm lucky to live my life fairly abuse free but if I do get any, nowadays its so so weak which is good. A few weeks ago me and James were holding hands near the canal (and I'm not really one for public displays of affection to be honest) but some chav asked us if we couldn't get a girlfriend. Lame, but I just wished I had the wit and intelligence to say, 'I don't need to, there are clearly enough twats in my life as it is' but I don't.
3. Your opinions on Nottingham
I've not seen tonnes of Nottingham but I really like what I've seen. It seems like a nice city and I really like the big square outside the council house (ho ho). I feel quite comfortable there. Which is why I find it really strange that it's the gun capital of the UK. That just doesn't fit somehow!
4. Your best charity shop find
I was thinking about this recently actually. I do remember getting loads of James' Xmas presents from charity shops one year actually! Haha. The one that springs to mind though is the Neighbours board game which is amazing. It's from the 80s and requires you to make up your own scripts. It was £1.87 (!) in a charity shop sale (!!) on Eccleshall Road in Sheffield.
5. Your favourite film.
I often have trouble picking stuff like this but I know what the answer is. It's Amelie without a doubt. I've seen it loads and it never gets boring. It's just everything good about cinema. It's stunningly beautiful, it's clever, it's funny, it's intricate and it's so heartwarming. I'm not a romance film fan but I'll let Amelie off for it because it's done so well. I just wish that I could speak French as everything loses a little in subtitles. I adore it.
and Leeree's
1. What's the best film you've seen recently?
Bolt was good as was Slumdog Millionaire. I haven't seen many other films lately to be honest. Millions was also very good.
2. What made you want to go to Uni in Sheffield. are the hills as bad as I hear they are.
D'y'know, I just fell into Sheffield really! As with everything I did my Uni application at the last minute and picked the six places that I wanted to go based on who did English Lang and Lit closest to home. I didn't even visit anywhere which is quite bad. After I'd applied I did research it a bit more to pick a top option but I was very lucky to get into a good university on a good course. And it worked out ok in the end. And yes, the hills are as bad as you here. I'm sure Stu can tell you all about them anyway!
3. Where's the best place you've been on holiday.
Iceland probably but then I've not really been to many places. I've had a few good holidays.
4. If you could reserect one band, whom would you chose to restore?
My immediate reaction to this is Bis but I got a good amount of material from them. I'd have liked to have heard what Ultrasound would have come up with on their second album and Kenickie could have done at least another one.
5. Can you recomened a good cake or baked item for me to bake?
Oh my God I totally can!
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons of choc chips
a splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (the larger the better)
Put dry ingredients in the mug and mix. Add egg and mix again. Pour in milk and oil and mix. Add choc chips and vanilla extract. Mix.
Put the mug in the microwave and cook for three minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, tip on to a plate and devour that bad boy! It does serve two if you like.
Honestly, it's wonderful!