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Something Kinda Ooooh!
May. 16th, 2007 02:46 pmRight, time for a proper update rather than the anger of earlier. It's been a while since I updated properly and I have to start with one thing - Eurovision! And boy was it good this year. Me and James had a mini-party and got slightly drunk on lots of wine. Now I'm not sure if I'm gayer (likely) or just getting older (very likely) but there were a fair few songs I actually liked! I really liked Georgia's song actually. James voted for Hungary but I dare say he would have gone with Scooch if allowed. I had to contest with him doing the 'Flying the Flag' dance around the house all evening. My personal favourite was obviously the Timmy Mallett/Christopher Biggins Ukrainian tranny wrapped in tin foil. Sooo good. Much fun was had texting various people throughout and I must say, that the Serbian lesbian winner's song was boring!
Terry was on form too and I was really disappointed that we did so badly. I was worried that we'd get nil points so was really happy when Malta gave us 12. Hurrah! I can't make my mind up about the UK entry though. Part of me thinks that, hell why not have a cynical laugh with it, but Scooch's genuine seriousness about wanting to win with it makes me think that people's attitude to pop in this country needs changing. People bemoan the lack of pop in the charts but it's there! It just doesn't sound like it did 7 years ago! Mind you, Ukraine came second so maybe politics is part of it. It's probably both really if you consider that in 2002 we came third.
Right, enough about that. I saw 'Raising Arizona' on Sunday (I think) which was great. It was a bit like 'My Name Is Earl' the movie and kept us entertained so that was good.
I'm theatre bound again too. There may be exciting news afoot because I might actually be in it! Playing a character that may surprise you (probably not). I was filling in last night because we're having trouble getting someone to play the part. If we get someone, I'm saved. If not then I've fallen into a worrying way to break out into acting. more news either on Friday or Sunday.
A couple of news things that stick in mind to mention. First - Russia again. A month or two back I said how scary I thought it was that Russia could cripple Georgia by using oil and gas as a political weapon. Now they're at it again, but with with Estonia and it's disgusting. Secondly, the all-to-frequent media wonder that is a child going missing. Is it Madeline? I'm not sure. Anyway, I'm a little more sympatetic about it than James has been, because it's a terrible thing to go through as a parent but he has a point when he says that leaving a three-year-old home alone with two two-year-olds is asking for trouble. My beef is with people in her hometown tying yellow ribbons to everything. This won't get her back you fools, looking for her will! Put your energy into something that'll work. It'd also be nice if people put the same effort into, oh I dunno, AIDS campaign or a million and one other things.
I forgot to mention about the music I've been listening to lately. I got Bjork's 'Volta' and I have to say that it's the best thing she's done for ten years I'm glad to say. Feist's 'The Reminder' is also a treat although it's a grower really. I'd love to say how much I'm adoring Rufus' new album (apparently about to enter the charts at 3! The British Public are sloooow to catch on sometimes) but Play fucking up means that I don't have it yet! I pre-ordered it a month ago and somehow this means that I'm last on the list to get it when it comes out so they were 'out of stock'. So I've ordered it from Amazon instead but it's not due to arrive until at least Saturday *cries*. I'm also very excited at finally tracking down 'The Sound of Girls Aloud' on special edition. Yes I imported it. No I'm not ashamed of this. Yes I'm loving it.
Which reminds me. I did some nice cooking at the weekend. I made a prawn stir-fry and a black cherry crumble. Yum yum. The latter was made while dancing around to Girls Aloud. I love dancing about while cooking!
Oh my God, Eleanor has just been telling me about Googleplex! They have ball pools and scooters! There's no dress code! They have barbecues in summer. I need a new job damnit!
Terry was on form too and I was really disappointed that we did so badly. I was worried that we'd get nil points so was really happy when Malta gave us 12. Hurrah! I can't make my mind up about the UK entry though. Part of me thinks that, hell why not have a cynical laugh with it, but Scooch's genuine seriousness about wanting to win with it makes me think that people's attitude to pop in this country needs changing. People bemoan the lack of pop in the charts but it's there! It just doesn't sound like it did 7 years ago! Mind you, Ukraine came second so maybe politics is part of it. It's probably both really if you consider that in 2002 we came third.
Right, enough about that. I saw 'Raising Arizona' on Sunday (I think) which was great. It was a bit like 'My Name Is Earl' the movie and kept us entertained so that was good.
I'm theatre bound again too. There may be exciting news afoot because I might actually be in it! Playing a character that may surprise you (probably not). I was filling in last night because we're having trouble getting someone to play the part. If we get someone, I'm saved. If not then I've fallen into a worrying way to break out into acting. more news either on Friday or Sunday.
A couple of news things that stick in mind to mention. First - Russia again. A month or two back I said how scary I thought it was that Russia could cripple Georgia by using oil and gas as a political weapon. Now they're at it again, but with with Estonia and it's disgusting. Secondly, the all-to-frequent media wonder that is a child going missing. Is it Madeline? I'm not sure. Anyway, I'm a little more sympatetic about it than James has been, because it's a terrible thing to go through as a parent but he has a point when he says that leaving a three-year-old home alone with two two-year-olds is asking for trouble. My beef is with people in her hometown tying yellow ribbons to everything. This won't get her back you fools, looking for her will! Put your energy into something that'll work. It'd also be nice if people put the same effort into, oh I dunno, AIDS campaign or a million and one other things.
I forgot to mention about the music I've been listening to lately. I got Bjork's 'Volta' and I have to say that it's the best thing she's done for ten years I'm glad to say. Feist's 'The Reminder' is also a treat although it's a grower really. I'd love to say how much I'm adoring Rufus' new album (apparently about to enter the charts at 3! The British Public are sloooow to catch on sometimes) but Play fucking up means that I don't have it yet! I pre-ordered it a month ago and somehow this means that I'm last on the list to get it when it comes out so they were 'out of stock'. So I've ordered it from Amazon instead but it's not due to arrive until at least Saturday *cries*. I'm also very excited at finally tracking down 'The Sound of Girls Aloud' on special edition. Yes I imported it. No I'm not ashamed of this. Yes I'm loving it.
Which reminds me. I did some nice cooking at the weekend. I made a prawn stir-fry and a black cherry crumble. Yum yum. The latter was made while dancing around to Girls Aloud. I love dancing about while cooking!
Oh my God, Eleanor has just been telling me about Googleplex! They have ball pools and scooters! There's no dress code! They have barbecues in summer. I need a new job damnit!
