T-riffic

T in the Park was fab this year. Great atmosphere, great bands, great company (and the whole event featured a lot less neds than it did the last time I was there, 3 years ago). We were slightly concerned about the time it would take us to get there, given the 6-10 hour delays on the road up on Friday and advice not to drive etc, so we left a bit earlier (11:45ish). Lucikly we strolled straight up, arriving about 12:30ish and straight into a carpark.

Weather was ok on Saturday, and the site wasn't anywhere near the mudbath I imagined, although wellies were definitely the order of the day (luckily S managed to borrow a pair of hiking boots from A), especially for the 20 minute or so walk from the car park to the site. Got into the site then braced ourselves for the bar token queue. Probably waited about 30 minutes or so, but everyone was in good spirits and it wasn't too bad at all really. The one benefit of the big bar token queue is that you get served at the bar really quickly, so drinks in hand we set off for a stroll.

Managed to catch the very end of The Skids - was disappointed I hadn't seen more of them, cos they are a legend, but c'est la vie. Then headed off towards the NME stage (where we spent most of Saturday). NME was running a bit out of sync owing to Amy Winehouse not turning up, so caught some of Little Man Tate (who were not bad) whilst waiting for The Thrills, who were one of my "must sees" of the weekend and didn't disappoint :D.

Then headed off to the Main Stage to see James who were superb, then back to NME cos the atmosphere was better and the ground drier for sitting on. Lowlight followed with the atrocious performance of Babyshambles (wasn't a fan to begin with and they've gone down even further in my estimation). Then had a bit of a chill and some food, and we split up - S and I went to Pet Sounds to see Rufus Wainwright who was good and C and A went to Klaxons at King Tut's.

The original plan was that C and A were going to see The Killers headline and S and I were going to catch a bit of Brian Wilson at Pet Sounds and head off to The Killers, but Brian Wilson was so great we stayed right to the end and didn't see any of The Killers (I wasn't too fussed as had seen them a few months ago anyway).

After this came the dreaded lost in the carpark scenario. C and A had left before the end and texted to say they'd get us at the car (A had driven up and C was driving home). Only thing is C had moved the car and S and I didn't have a clue where it was to begin with (I hate the country - I lose all sense of direction in it), took us about an hour and a half to find each other, so at least we missed all the traffic getting out of the car parks, but poor S's feet were killing him cos A's hiking boots were a size too small.

Straight to bed when I got home, then back up to do it all again - just me and C this time. Didn't leave until 12:15 on the Sunday, but like the day before we strolled up without any traffic worries. Most of the acts we wanted to see were on the Main Stage, so luckily we brought folding chairs, cos the ground was a bit softer there, but had dried out nicely overnight. Caught the tail end of Avril Lavigne (wasn't interested so didn't pay attention). Then Goo Goo Dolls who were great, Paolo Nutini (played the same set as when I saw him a couple of months ago) and The Fratellis - didn't think the sound setup on this stage favoured either of them. Kings of Leon were up next, but I had already seen them and really wanted to see Ocean Colour Scene, although once again they were playing King Tut's and it was packed out and we couldn't get in, so parked outside for a bit, then grabbed a bite to eat and caught the very end of the Kings of Leon. They were followed by Scissor Sisters who were good but would have been better if there was less talking and more performing.

Headlining on Sunday were Snow Patrol, never been a huge fan of them, but they were great! They also managed to amass an impressive collection of shows/wellies which were thrown on stage (including one pair!) which was a huge crowd pleaser. The guy in the spidey mask climing the sound rigging also got more than one cheer.

Then off to find the car again - even though I had been really paying attention walking in I still didn't have a clue once it got dark, but all credit to C, even though she had had a few drinks she still knew exactly where it was. 20 mins to get out of carparks then straight down the road so not bad travelling time at all.

Highlights of the weekend - Snow Patrol and The Thrills were both superb, but my award has to go to Brian Wilson, who had the aptly-named Pet Sounds Arena absolutely buzzzing.

toodles xoxo

Shiver...

... me timbers!!! When I looked at my new BG Scarlet's Letter pad which arrived on Tuesday it just screamed "vampires or pirates" at me. Then found out it was J's birthday next week, so thought I'd make this for her.

As well as one of the Scarlet's Letter papers, I cut out a flag and chalked the edges with white. I then added a skull & cross bones (cut using a BossKut die) and added lettering in QK Sunshine. I know you can't see the words very well, but I thought that made it sort of blend in wel with the background.

Really want to go away later in the year so picked up some holiday brochures to flick through over the next couple of days.

On a more sunny (or should that be showery) note, the weather forecast for T in the Park at the weekend seems to be changing hour-to-hour. Earlier today forecast was hot and bright sun - now it says it will be colder and pissing down - just need to play it by ear on the day I reckon.

toodles for now xoxo - may not be back for a couple of days if traffic home from TitP is bad.

This is...

... the card I did for B to give to her brother when he gets his MBE tomorrow. The only photo she had was a really poor quality scan, but thought it would be a nice keepsake of the day.

I used Making Memories papers and a Sizzix Texturz plate. The wooden button is from my old livingroom cushions.

Was gutted cos the beads for G's bracelet came when I was at work today but they were sent recorded so I missed them and she has to leave at 04:00 for her flight tomorrow (normally get stuff sent to work, but this time was hoping they'd come on Saturday so got them posted here - sods law).

Got a nice little delivery of the new BG Infuse 6x6 pad, and also Scarlet's Letter, which I wasn't sure if I would like, but do :D:D

Toodles

Squishy Wishy

I have a sad admission to make - tomorrow I'm going to go and buy wellies for T in the Park - ugh ugh ugh me and ugly rubber footwear just don't go. Would like nice skull ones, but too lazy to look far and a bit skint (as per usual). Also managed to get a nice long summer skirt today just in case...(still the eternal optimist even though it's been pissing it down all weekend).

Have only made one card tonight (for B to give her bro for getting an MBE) so will do a scan tomorrow - more of a scrapbook style cos felt it would be good to add a photo.

Went to Linlithgow on Saturday afternoon and it was so nice (normally I just nip into Aldi then jump back in the car). Went for a walk around the loch where there are hundreds of swans (too scared to look them in the eye but I think they're quite used to people), some sort of giant mutant ducks which I really liked, some normal ducks and a sweet little jackdaw. Then walked round to the palace and saw a wedding coming out (I'm going to D's wedding there at the end of the month). Wedding looked nice enough, although it has to be said the bride's massive tattoo on her arm didn't really go with her frock.

Then walked along the High Street which was so nice cos mainly little individual shops instead of the normal M&S/Next/Superdrug/Top Shop etc etc (although I suppose it would drive me nuts if I lived there). Went into a lovely little craft shop, which had a really nice selection at reasonable prices. Also saw the most amazing cake shop called Truly Scrumptious. I wondered if that was where M got her birthday cake, cos it was so cool and looked like the exploding ones. I'd love to try and do a fancy cake - perhaps later in the summer :D:D. Then S spotted a pet shop so we went in and finally managed to get a red tartan collar (which wasn't too pinky) for Charley, G's dog. Deffo going to go back again soon, but next time I'll take my camera so I can get some nice pics of the palace.

toodles xoxo

Flower Power

This is the card I did for O - wasn't really sure what to do for her, but really wanted to try out my new BossKut flower dies. I used DCWV and Making Memories papers for this one and the Alphabet is Curly Girlie.

The weekend starts here for me this week!! Off tomorrow - got C coming round at night so that gives me the day to get some housework done and nip into town for a couple of essentials.

Toodles xoxo

Just Oriental

Nicked the title from a gorgeous bar in London where Sheelagh and I the best bellinis ever (but take your credit card!!!)

This is the card I made last night for M to give to O. I very rarely do A4 folded in half cards as I find them a bit big to fill properly, but just managed to squeeze this little sweetie in. For the second night in a row I hand drew my image, then traced round the individual shapes and made them a bit bigger to have something to stick then cut out in paper (BG Blush again), then drew round the outline in a black cd marker (it was all I could find that wasn't too thick) to give the sleeves and face atc a bit more emphasis). Background is actually Blonde Moments (all my BG pads are 6 x 6 so too small for this one). Writing is a font called Japanese and I printed in English beneath it - kept this to Verdana cos thought the Japanese style needed a very crisp clean western font (plus I sort of have this thing about Verdana).

Got a lovely piece of unexpected mail through the post today, so been hotel hunting for a bit :D:D

Need to do my card for O too as her birthday is on Sunday and I'm off work on Friday.

Oh and before I go, a question - How come every time I get on a half-empty train on my own the guy who is completely pissed by lunchtime and on the wrong train sits next to me? Last time it was some nutter who had just been let out of prison with a bottle of buckie in his pocket!!! I'll leave you to dwell on that one little bloggy-types.

Toodles xoxo

An Apple a Day

This is the final card in the bunch of 4 L asked me to do. I'm so addicted to the new(ish) Basic Grey papers - I used to find them a bit wallpapery/dreary for me, but the newer batch are so nice and colourful. Drew out the apple on bog standard white paper then cut it out and traced round it. Chalked the outline of the apple and backing paper (another thing I'm now addicted to). Alphabet is the ever-versatile QK Sunshine.

Below is what Mr Postie brought me today: CB Embossing folder - Bloom Dots, BossKut Dies - Design a Flower (x4) and Skull & Crossbones, plus a nice free gift :D:D

Off to Spanish shortly then back to do O's card - have totally exhausted all my ballet-related stuff for her over the last couple of years, so found out she likes those little dumpy wooden Japanese dolls (forget what they're called), so will have a bash at one of those.

Toodles xoxo

Sleepyhead

... that's me. Not really slept the last couple of nights (for no reason) so it's catching up on me now especially as still really busy at work. Off on Friday though - can't wait!!! Only booked it today, but it now gives me plenty time to get ready for C coming round. Got D's hen night on Sat too - can't believe how quicily it's all come around.

Made this card for J's birthday last Thursday. If you read this, hope you had a great time at Madam Butterfly :D:D

Off to make a teacher card for L now, then bath and early night with any luck!!!

Toodles xoxo

Slithery

A bit knackered tonight cos had an early start today and another tomorrow, but hopefully not on Friday cos got a retirement dinner on Friday night.

My Texturz starter kit arrived this morning - super speed delivery considering I only ordered it yesterday afternoon. Have now tried out the texture plates in Meany Greeny and they work a treat. Mucho thanks to Jo for giving me a link to plate sizes etc to use.

S invited me down for dinner before he went to practice tonight - I so love getting dinner cooked for me (even though I also love cooking), plus he got me a pressie!!!!! Snakes on a Plane DVD, which I absolutely loved when I saw it - can't wait to try it out on my widescreen and surround sound :D:D Going to try to go to Berwick again for a couple of days next month although will need to be one of the middle weekends cos of T in the Park at the beginning of the month and D & B's wedding at the end.

C and A coming round next Friday so going to throw a belated birthday party for C with a nice dinner and cake and stuff - may even play some Buzz Music Quiz or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on the PS2 or manual Trivial Pursuit - I love games but I'm not the best loser!!

Only downside to stuff is that neck is giving me a bit gyp (sp?) again, but going to keep an eye on it (not literally, obviously) and will go back to Mr Chiro if it doesn't get better by next week.

Toodles for now bloggy-types

Shorn

Got my hair cut today - a bit shorter than I had planned but much better. Met G in the hairdressers as well - she was getting her colour done - looks much better.

Not got much done with my new goodies yet, have a card to do tonight but can't post a pic til the end of the week. Did manage to have a little try-out of them last night and I'm pretty impressed. Have already grown really attached to my mean green cutting machine.

Probably won't have much time tonight to do anything apart from the card, as have brought some work home with me and need to be in early doors tomorrow, which means no burning the candle at both ends tonight.

toodles xoxo

Happy Monday :D:D:D

Was well worth going into work today, cos postie brought me this stash!!

I got: the Cuttlebug (wooohooo), 2 sets of embossing dies (wedding & flowers), Sizzix Texturz plates (not sure if I can use them though cos aparently I need a starter kit - advice welcome :D), Penny Black Licorice alphabet stamps, MM 6 x 6 pads in Avenue, Olivia, Kate & Ethan, BG 6 x 6 pad in Gypsy, and a Sizix Sizzlets Nursery Rhyme Shoe die.

Off to try them out now, but before I go I have a joke for you all...

... Michael Barrymore was asked if he was going to do panto this year...he replied "No, I did Aladin 6 years ago and I've never heard the end of it " :D:D:D:D:D:D

toodles xoxo

First time for everything!

Lythan commented yesterday that I seem to be on a roll and I do!! I think the reason for it is that my neck is now on the mend and I hadn't realised just how sore I had been for the past 6 months apart from the last couple of weeks when it was making me scream - long may the roll continue.

Believe it or not, although I've been making cards for 2 or 3 years now, I've never actually used chalks. But I managed to pick some up for an ok price at the Edinburgh stamp show recently, so thought I'd try them out last night on the 21st card I was making for L.

I used BG Phoebe papers, QK Sunshine alphabet (which I love to bits). The copper flower is made from sculpey using a push mould and dusted with copper Pearlex powder. I used dark brown chalk around the outside of the numbers and background paper.

Toodles xoxo

...and the other

This is the other card I've been asked to do for girls taking part in a Gala Day on Saturday. I'm really pleased with them both and I hope the person who asked for them likes them too (she has similar taste to me, so fingers crossed). Got a 21st birthday one to do tonight for the same person.

I used Making Memories papers and mint green glitter card. Fairies are Eillison, tags are BossKut and alphabet is GAW.

Oh and another jewellery order today. I was wearing a necklace I made yesterday and someone at work admired it and came to see me today to ask if I would make her one. Should really try to wear my own stuff more often, usually I just chuck on my £1 black beads as I'm dashing out the door.

toodles xoxo

First of two...

...cards I've been asked to do for girls in a galaday on Saturday. I did think about getting the DCWV Once Upon a Time papers, but wasn't sure if they would be a bit dark for girly cards (plus extremely strapped for cash until payday on Fri!!).

I used my new Blonde Moments 6x6 Sugar Dumpling papers (really hope they release all the ranges in this size cos I love their stuff), Alphabet is GAW, wand and tiara are QK and crystals attached with a KandiKane.

I finished the second one tonight when I got home from Spanish, so will scan it tomorrow when I get into work. Got another couple of cards to do for the same person who ordered these, so will hopefully get them done tomorrow night. Can't wait to order my Cuttlebug on Friday - got another couple of things I'd like too.

toodles bloggy-types xoxo

I can move my head again!!!!!!!!!!

Wooohooo went to the chiropractor on Thursday and now I can move my head!! Only now realising just how sore it was though, as still a bit stiff. Everyone said I'd be sore after the treatment but to be honest the aftermath was only about 50% as sore as I was before I went.

Got loads of enthusiasm now for stuff, so hopefully I'll start to make a big dent into my to do list (which is now longer than both arms and legs put together).

Had a great weekend - went up to Mum's on Sat cos she was away for the weekend - just chilled in the garden with S and caught some rays. Went to see J & P in their new house on Sat night - was well impressed with it.

Didn't do much apart from chill & watch DVDs on Sun. I love American Gothic :D:D

Back to work today, but really wasn't in the mood - think if it is a warm sunny day we should get sent home!!!!

toodles for a bit xoxo

Pain in the Neck...

...still isn't away, but going to chiropractor tomorrow, so hopefully should be on the mend for the weekend.

Still not got a Cuttlebug either (need to wait and see how much quack charges me tomorrow), but put my other cutters up for sale on Ebay, so will need to get it ordered soon. Also want a couple of the new Bosskut flower dies.

Planted all my tubs with plants on Saturday, and now less than 50% of them are left - I used to love rabbits, but now I would shoot em if I had a gun. Need to think of something different to plant next year.

Gorgeous sunny day today, going to go to seaside at weekend if it's still nice.

Got a couple of necklace orders last night and a couple of card orders today, so will be busy even if the weather isn't as nice.

Off to grab a drink and put a heatpack on my neck.

toodles xoxo

Monday Catchup (even though it's Tuesday)

Took a day's holiday yesterday so had a nice long weekend. Back at work today and Spanish tonight though and really tired for some reason. Neck still hurting like a hurty thing and really beginning to get me down. According to Doc trapezius muscle keeps going into spasms which sort of explains why it's so painful and why I can't turn my head more than a couple of centimetres to the left. Unfortunately not a lot I can do about it apart from antiinflammatories, heat pack every night and try to stretch it out. B and I were hoping to get back to the gym, but Doc advised against it so looks like I may need to do a no eating plan instead.

Weekend was good. S fitted his old surround sound system in my living room so it's really good now. Mum took me, G, S & A for dinner on Sat night for me and G's birthdays - meal was really nice but I nearly choked when G made me laugh when I was taking a drink of wine - I hate when this happens - twice in one month now. S's Mum & Dad invited us round for dinner on Sun, so we had mega full tummies by Sunday night.

Mum wants me and G to go shopping in Glasgow on Sat as well. I've said I'll go but won't stay much longer than an hour as that is the absolute extreme of my shopping patience. Would really like a pair of pink shoes though :D:D

Really looking forward to meeting up with R & L on Sun. I won't have much money to spend (nothing new there!) but would like a couple of Cuttlebug dies and a couple of 6x6ish paper pads.

Would like to make a couple of bracelets before spanish (and maybe something else when I get home) although I really should be tidying this room up - will try to get that done tomorrow though cos neck might not be quite as sore. Have put a couple of photos up of room when I first did it last year to shame me into getting my fat arse into gear!!! - no way would I put up a photo of now!!

ttfn bloggy-types xoxoxo

Card & Pressie

It's S's goddaughter P's 9th birthday on Monday. She loves jewellery (and my big purple heart necklace) and her fave colour's blue, so I made this this Swarovski pendant and bracelet for her (thanks to N for measuring R's neck for me). The bracelet uses kids size memory wire, 6mm Swarovski light sapphire bicones and 4mm crystal AB bicones. The pendant is a Swarovski 28mm light sapphire heart with silver wire and crystals attached to s silver hanger on silver coloured ribbon.

She also likes making cards, so hope this effort is up to her standards ( know I do this style of card with 3 tags far too often, but I like it cos it's so flexible). Papers are mostly from my great DCWV Paper Stack No 4 (letters are cut from glitter card), font is Sizzix Curly Girlie and cake, candle and present are all QK

Starting from Scratch

Friday's DCM challenge was set by Tracie:

"For this weeks dare, I dare you to "start from scratch" I want to you design a card with NO purchased/pre-assembled embellishments - that means no blooms unless you cut them yourself, no buttons, brads etc etc. I guess how easy this is depends on your usual style"

This one wasn't too tricky for me at all, as I often do cards like this (infact if you look at the Claire one below, I was a week ahead of the challenge!!) I've added this one, which I've decided to put in my sample box for G to take into work (not got enough yet though cos I keep using them).

Papers used were all DCWV. Font is Sizzix Nouveau and beers are QK.

I was lost and now I'm found :D:D

A little song from my camera for the title today.

No... he wasn't left in a pub/taxi like I thought :D!! My lovely amazing b/f found him on Sat for me when I asked him to hoover my livingroom whilst I was tidying the dining room "What's in this box behind the couch?" says S. "What box?" says me. "This box" he says showing me an A4 paper box. "Not a clue" says me. I looked in it and found some books M lent me and the camera!!!!! I vaguely remember running out of time when C & A came for dinner months ago, so presuming I shoved stuff from livingroom in the box and hid it behind the couch (I'm a great fan of the out of sight out of mind method of housework!!!)

Pain in the neck

For everyone who advised me to go to the docs about my sore neck 6 months ago, i'm now taking the advice. It's never gone away for more than a couple of days and has been terrible this week - making me feel sick etc, so I'm going on Thu - will prob get sent away with a junior disprin or something I reckon though.

Not going to Spanish tonight because of it, which is a bummer, but can't face sitting at a desk all night and concentrating. Will make P's necklace and card and finish her bracelet instead I think.

Girlie day out

Got an email from R today about meeting up in the afternoon on 1/2 June - hope the others can make it cos it will be nice to all catch up again.

Other stuff

I'm sure I have some other stuff to post, but can't think of it right now, so I'll post later if it pops into my head again.

ttfn bloggy-types xoxo

Monday Blues

Actually I don't have them. Feeling very positive this week - that's what leaving the office on time (or nearly on time) for a couple of weeks does for you :D:D Only 8 o'clock and already I've cleared freezer, cleaned hob, emptied dishwasher, made dinner and had a lovely hour long bath!!!

That's enough housework for one night though so now I'm going to make some stuff for cards using Fimo moulds and make the necklace to go with the bracelet I've done for P's birthday - need to find out what age she'll be so I can do her card. Will scan them when I get them done. I really need to get a new camera and a scanner for home, as atm I have to use my office scanner and no camera cos I can't find mine - chances are it's in a pub someplace :(

Really need to think about making a website too...

Toodles xoxo

Last Night...

... I made this card for C's birthday - it's not for a couple of weeks yet, but for once in my life I'm a bit organised (C doesn't read this so don't have to worry about her seeing it here).

I used BG Blush papers; alphabet is Curly Girlie and shapes are from the QK Sunshine set.

Also got another order from G's workmate who wants another Swarovski pendant for next week (black this time). Black and pale pink seem very popular this year!

Hope to get a few other things made over the weekend, but you know how quickly those 2 days seem to rush by sometimes.

tarra for a bit (heheh been watching lots of old Auf Wiedersehen Pets)

oh ps filled in my craft spend/income spreadsheet a couple of days ago and am pleased to see I've still made slightly more than I've spend - only a few pounds but don't care - still sticking to my aim to not spend too much.

The Clear Our Continues

Today has been a great day for me. I'm back full of inspiration and enthusiasm for making cards and jewelley, thanks mainly to Bex's fantastic new forum. It's good to see a lot of faces there I haven't seen for a while.

Spent last night clearing out my bead collection, which was great - now I'll be able to find things a bit easier hopefully. Still need to do card stuff, so will spend some time at that tonight after dinner, then hopefully make a couple of bracelets or something later.

Did these invites in Photoshop at work today for a dinner for someone who is retiring soon - really pleased with the outcome so will print them and post them out on Friday.

Going to see S's band play in BTW on Sat, so that should be a good night, although I'm a bit skint cos don't get paid til next Tue. Just chilling the rest of the weekend and hopefully sorting out some crap from kitchen cupboards etc.

Toodles for now - if I make any stuff tonight, I'll scan and post again tomorrow!!!

xoxo

Don't you just love...

...Bank Holiday Weekends!!!!!!!!!!!

I had the fabbiest time - took an extra couple of days off at the end of last week and went down to Berwick upon Tweed for a couple of nightswith S. We had the best time!!!

Came back on Sat - was G's birthday and I hadn't even made her a card, so managed to buy one with a little dog who looked like Charlie in a bucket (Charlie is G's new adopted Westie and is a girl not a boy). Had been invited to a golf club thingy with S at night, but come teatime we couldn't be arsed cos were dead lazy so didn't go.

Back at work today - wasn't too bad really.

Off now to tackle this purple room as I have some jewellery and cards I'd like to make a start on this week.

ttfn xoxo

7 Things

Just been tagged by the lovely Lynn, so here goes:

Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves.People who are tagged need to blog about their 7 things and post the rules as well.At the end of your blog you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names.Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog.

OK here are my 7 random facts..... WooHoo!!!

1. I'm terrified of wasps but not much else
2. I would hate to live in the country
3. I love the sun
4. I had a mohawk when I was younger
5. I much prefer a Friday off work to a Monday
6. I get really tired/grumpy around 16:00 every day (even weekends & holidays)
7. I can waste an inordinate amount of time just faffing around

Fee, Jo, Tracey, Rachel, Paula & Anyone else I know who hasn't done this one yet - consider yourselves tagged.

xoxo

I haven't...

...fallen off the face of the planet or anything - just not really had pc on much lately.

Stuff to update on - had a great easter weekend just chilling with S - we had such a laugh at stupid stuff. Going to see his band play on Fri, so really looking forward to that too.

Bad stuff - Mum slipped yesterday and split her head in 2 places when she cracked it off a big plant pot. Luckily no fractures and she's going to be fine - just some stitches and really sore all over for a few days (poor plant pot's seen its last blooms though!!!).

Going to order Buzz Music Quiz for PS2 on Friday so I'll do a little product review once I've tried it out.

That's all I've got to say for now, so toodles

xoxo

18 Days...

... since I last updated and don't know where to begin. Things going great right now. Still probably working too much but it's fine :D:D Nearly nightclasses easter holiday so will have 2 weeks of chilling at home when I get home from work.

Stiff Little Fingers on Saturday were dead good - horrific drive through to Glasgow though - at one point I even thought about turning back cos the visibility was so bad - but I perservered and it was well worth it - plus weather was ok coming back home.

Getting hair cut on Tuesday - can't wait cos it is driving me insane!!

Really really looking forward to the weekend :D:D:D:D

Promise I won't leave it as long to update next time.

Toodles xoxoxo

Stuff & Nonsense

Had a good weekend this week (well apart from cancelling on Miss JP last night - felt really bad about it but was shattered - just too old to do the 2 night in a row lark these days).

Friday I got the most gorgeous shoes in the world - will be more mention of footwear & recommended numbers etc later. Had decided on a tunic thing B had got & didn't suit, so I tried it on & I did suit it, then when I was buying THE SHOES I saw a nice frock on the way to the til so got that instead - even wore it on the day I bought it, which is not normal for me!! Went to btw with M, I & L - had a meal (kangaroo fajitas) and a few drinks (well quite a lot of drinks actually as I guzzled a bottle of red all to myself with dinner). Was a really really good night, topped off by the fact that when I was telling M that C and I had got tix for T in the Park, and was telling her the line-up, she told me that she had gotten us tix for the delectable Paolo Nutini at the end of April - so if you're reading this, M thnx - I love you to bits :D:

Saturday I was just faffing around and planning a quiet night, then Miss J P asked me to go through to Ed, was all up for it, but by the time I had been showered and it was time to get ready I was just so tired I couldn't face it - when you read this, J - I'm really really really sorry - love you to bits too and I promise I will make it up to you xoxo.

Went to bed around 12 on Sat night and had the most terrible nightmares (yet again!!) - S, maybe you're right and it was the cupboard monster. Have finally done THE CUPBOARD today (well apart from handbags) so will see if they stop now. Doing the cupboard brings me onto the next question: how many pairs of shoes is normal and how many is too much?? I have a fair few, but like them all (although the newest pair are deffo my fave). Should I bin my gorgeous shiny knee boots just cos I've not worn them for a couple of years?? What if I do, then want to wear them next weekend (now that I seem to have a social life again after last year)??? Plus they've brought me so many laughs when I couldn't get the bloody things on (or off), so I think I have to keep them :P:P Only actually getting rid of an old pair of boots, a pair of strappy sandals that need re-heeled and a pair of flip flops that were in a filing cabinet in my office for about 2 years, so I obviously won't miss them.

Anyways, not tackling the bags tonight - will do it during the week.

toodles little bloggy-types xoxo

Nightmare on Notnamedafteratree Street

For the past couple of weeks I've been having the most dreadful nightmares, ranging from ones which have me waking up in an ice-cold sweat, to the ones which are like hallucinations, to ones where I imagine my body is someplace else and incapable of doing things.

Don't know why I'm getting them, cos I don't have a guilty conscience about anything (apart from not going to the gym, but I went tonight).

Looking forward to going out on Friday, cos it seems to have been a really long week this week. Today was a pretty crap day - couldn't find a couple of things I was looking for, even though I was positive I knew where they were (doesn't help that there is loads of other stuff cluttering up my office at the moment). Think we're going up btw - meant to be going for something to eat first, but I'll wait and see what time they're going at - want to go to gym after work on Friday, so will never manage one of those ridiculous 7.30 starts.

I'm sure I must have something more interesting to say, but just can't think of it atm.

toodles xoxo

Gotcha!!

My T in the Park tix that is :D:D:D - couldn't get weekend ones, but I managed to get 2 for the Sunday and C got 2 for the Saturday, so all's well.

Tis my birthday today, so heading up to Mum's later for some dinner. J's party was a hoot last night - me and G had such a laugh dancing to YMCA, Timewarp & Belle of Belfast City.

Did I mention I got T in the Park tickets :D:D:D:D:D:D

Deadly

Went to The Killers at the SECC last night - such a good gig - a massive 10/10 (my personal faves were Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll and All The Things That I've Done - so no surprises there - along with a great cover of Joy Division's Shadowplay).

The evening was not without its mishaps though. Firstly C tore ligaments in her ankle on Wendesday night, and admitted on Thursday afternoon that there was no way she'd be able to stand on it for that length of time - was really disappointed but we're going to try to get tickets for T in the Park to make up for it.

Then I got through to SECC, met up with B's friend A and discovered NO TICKETS!!!!! A was alright cos I'd given his to B last weekend. At first I thought maybe I had pulled mine out my bag when I got my gloves, so retraced steps, no result. Then I called Mum just in case, and asked her to go down to the flat to look - 10 mins later a phone call saying they were there with a bundle of stuff I had pulled out my bag to make it lighter.

Originally we were going to meet halfway, although the traffic heading back was going to be bad cos of that stupid tipper truck managing to lift its tipper right under a motorway overhead sign and getting well and truly stuck!!! Then my wonderful Mum had a brainwave - she'd jump on a train & meet us at Queen St. Station. So A and I walked up to Queen St - lucky I knew how to get there ok - picked up tickets and headed back to SECC - managed to get a taxi just by the river so saved some time too. Felt really guilty cos I didn't even know A and I'm dragging him all over Glasgow less than an hour before the gig due to start.

Off today, have some stuff to make for J's 60th birthday pressie for tomorrow - she's having a surprise party which should be nice - although it has a 7:30 start!!!!!

Bad thing is someone has put a dent in my car today - think it happened in Asda carpark, but can't be 100% sure it didn't happen at SECC last night.

Anyways off to do creative stuff, so TTFN xoxoxo

Achoo..........

This week at DCMs You are being Dared to make a card that is inspired by 'All Things Media'.

Mine is based on media over-reaction/hype regarding bird flu :D:D. Pretty crap card actually, but once the idea popped in, I couldn't think of anything else.

They're all ganging up on me!!!

My little machines, that is. First silly car decides not to go and then I was faffing about with my MP3 with gloves on and dropped him, now he has a hard disk problem and won't work :(:(:(:(:(

I suppose I will need to get a new one, but really could do without spending c.£200 (esp since I'm still not sure what is wrong with the car, although I think it is only a battery).

So, suffice to say I am in a total crap mood, plus have had a blinding headache all day and blurry eyes and really really bad hair.

The only good thing is that's I ordered my SLF ticket today :D:D:D - can't wait.

Off to have a bath now to cheer me up.

Toodles xoxo

Dead & Digging

Dead - car had died on me overnight - little bugger that it is - cost me and arm & leg to get a cab to work (and was too dark when I got home to jump start it - why oh why do none of my family have anything practical like a torch!!) Meant I missed Photoshop tonight, so quite pissed about that.

Digging...into my past. I've been doing my family tree for a week now and it's coming on great - I'm back to c1720 on Mum's side and around 1815 on Dad's. It's really interesting, so going to pay a visit to the library (also going to make B take me to the graveyard in Whitburn cos she's from up that way and I don't really know where Whitburn is, let alone the graveyard in it - plus it's in the countryside and me and the country don't really see eye to eye).

Which has just reminded me I had a dream about cows last night - someone wanted me to walk through a field full of cows and I didn't want to go cos I knew they would chase me. Don't know what it means - probably just stay out of fields (actually, have I ever even been in a field?)

toodles til next time.

Springily Springy

Since it is lovely and spring-like this week, I made this card for my friend's brithday a couple of days ago.

Bopping Along

Your Birthdate: February 25

You excel at anything difficult or high tech. In other words, you're a total (brilliant) geek.It's difficult for you to find people worth spending time with.Which is probably why you'll take over the world with your evil robots! Your strength: Your unfailing logic Your weakness: Loving machines more than people Your power color: Tan Your power symbol: Pi Your power month: July

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What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

OMG how true can these things be...


When I was in Adsa today I got a wee mini Bop It. Hadn't played it for about 4 years, but OMG I had almost forgotten just how much fun it was. So simple yet so so so addictive - last time I played they kicked me out the log cabin cos I was so annoying with it (was all K's fault for bringing it though). Will need to have a party soon cos it is mucho funno when you're all pissed.

Photoshop was excellent last night - quite complicated but really really good results.

Got to dash cos little Bop It is sitting beside my kepboard looking at me.

Toodles xoxo

Begin Again

After a really really hellish week last week, which brought even more bad news towards the end of the week, it's time to get over it.

As luck would have it, I managed to persuade C to go to the Killers with me, only to then get a text from B this morning to say that she knew someone who'd like to go with me too (I don't know who - the msg was a bit cryptic but I think it is someone i don't know) - have ended up with 4 tix so will see how it goes.

Went to visit Mum earlier cos she got back from hols yesterday morning - she brought me loads of nice stuffs (included Chanel No 5, which I love and had none left), she also had an invite for me to a party in Feb, which should be good cos G's going too.

Going to start my clear-out later - also going to get rid of my other monitor as G & A bought a pc with a monitor thrown in so they don't need it anymore and it is a bit heavy for my glass desk. I'm aiming to get shot of around 50% of clothes and 20% of shoes and bags (although realistically it won't happen - I'll end up just buying more storage boxes!).

toodles

The week with no number

Since I don’t believe in giving days or weeks a rating of less than 4, this week shall henceforth be known as the week with no number.

Got off to a bad start yesterday when I got some really bad news when I went into work. That sort of put me on a downer for the day

Was looking forward to going to John Cale last night, but it didn’t materialise – went to Photoshop instead, which was good but quite difficult. Loathe myself for having something to eat when I went home though, as trying not to eat after 3pm. At least TBC came yesterday, although it’s still lying in my bag as wasn’t in the mood for it.

Today isn’t much better to be honest – still hate myself for letting myself go so much that I am just a big blob. To make matters worse, I can’t even get anyone to go to The Killers with me – all my friends are either busy or don’t want to go – so it’s looking like I’ll have to go on my own, which won’t be nearly as much fun.

So basically, at the moment all my high hopes for this year are fading fast already – hopefully next couple of days will bring an upturn.

Just Stuff

Just a little update on things so far... Friday nigh was great, although meal at Est Est Est was very average (and overpriced). Had such a laugh at the Jam House as it was a really good crowd that turned up. I had sore feet by 1am, which wasn't too bad considering I had had my new shoes on since 8 in the morning without a break. Got home about 2:45 and just went straight to bed.

Yesterday I didn't do much - just the usual boring housy stuff, then went with M to see H & O in their dance show. They were really good (so were E & R, the other 2 girls I knew who were in it). Was finished by 10:30 so nipped into Asda on the way home (but forgot to get milk again and really fancy tea or coffee - can't really be arsed going to the shop though so will just have hot orange instead).

Got some cards and jewellery to catch up on today, but I sort of know what I'm doing for most of the stuff so should get it finished today.

Hopefully going to John Cale with N tomorrow, so will report back.

Toodles xoxo

One Hundred Percent...

...going to The Killers next month. Thinking about making it the start of a long weekend as it's my birthday that weekend and I don't normally do anything for it.

Also added to my list of things I need to start doing:

• Use a different handbag each day (or thereabouts) instead of using one for months and having the rest all piled up in boxes.
• Ditto shoes and boots
• Eat a breakfast - I loathe eating in the mornings, but I must learn to do it - had some Special K this morning and it was ok.
• Chuck out some clothes

Will add more when I think of them.

ttfn xoxo

Burn Babeh, Burn

Wooohoooo ordered the Burning Crusade today (even though I've not even been on WoW for a week). Should come tomorrow, but going out tomorrow night & Friday & Sat so may get a quick couple of hours on Thursday. Did sensible stuffs too like order some stuff for making necklaces to add to my non existant stock.

Managed to pick up some garments on my hour long (!!!!!) shopping trip on Saturday - only have a couple of take-backs in amongst them, so I'll do that on my way home on Thursday night. Killing time atm til I go for my hair cut - can't wait cos I look so skanky with the last week or so.

College class started back last night - it was great to get back into it. Sneaked a peek at the macs when I was going along the corridor.

GTG cos either need to clean desk before I go back out or think about cleaning it and do it when I get home again.

ttfn xoxo

Reality Strikes

Well, that's almost my first full week back at work and it really hasn't been too bad at all (although I'm struggling to get up in the mornings, which isn't like me). Very positive about this year though (even if I do already know a few bad things are going to happen). I've not posted the last few days cos all my waking, non-working hours have been taken up by watching the darts!!!

Lucky Mum is off to the Caribbean tomorrow - so jealous.

Going to The Jam House for a leaving night next Friday, so need to try to pick up a new outfit tomorrow lunchtime. Oh and getting hair done on Tuesday, which is great news cos the other day it looked so skanky I had to wear my fave Chanel lipgloss just to make me look half presentable. Was going to do the whole skirt and high heels thing today, but the weather was shit so opted for trousers and boots instead - I swear bloody crappy Scotland is the biggest hinderence to my glamness.

Got C & A coming for dinner on Sat, which will be fun as I'll get to do my Nigella bit, then drink copious amounts of champagne, red wine and amaretto :D:D:D. Must rem to shift remainder of underlay that i put in the dining room when I got the hall done though.

Anyways ttfn bloggy-types, hopefully I'll post tales tomorrow full of the joys of walking into the first clothes shop I see and finding the perfect outfit right by the door (although knowing me, the tales could well be of a tantrum I have in a clothes shop cos they don't have anything I want).

xoxo

In 2007 I hope to...

...do the following things (plus some others)

• work less play more :D:D
• make a shedload of stuff and do a craft fair
• drop some weight
• become more glam
• get back to the gym
• try to see my friends more
• throw some parties
• not change too much (cos I love being me)

Hopefully the above things will make me more like the old Lisa. I've also got a couple of things I really wish will happen, but obviously I can't write them down or they won't.

ttfn xoxo

The Luck of Lisa

Today was the best ever first-day-back-at-work-after-the-holidays!!! Heating is broken and building is absolutely freezing so we got sent home at 11:30. I am so happy cos it is like getting another day's holiday - and I really couldn't get motivated today :D:D:D

Off to do something productive with my bonus half day :D:D:D

Happy New Year

Well 2007 is upon is and I hope it's a bit cheerier than 2006. Best just to say 2006 wasn't really a personal best for me - seem to have got to that stage in my life where all my friends have gotten married or are in long-term relationships, so never seem to be available for nights out etc - I suppose this is just something I'm going to have to come to terms with, although it's difficult for me cos I love going out so much.

2006 did bring some good things. Went on holiday with Mum and we got on fine, which was a relief. Also managed to get some decorating done and new carpets in the rooms that needed them. Worked far too many hours, which meant jewellery and card making had to take a back seat, which was really disappointing for me - I had so many plans and ideas for stuff, but no time/energy to put them into action.

Hogmanay plans didn't go quite according to plan, as weather meant Stirling Castle got cancelled. Went down to M's though and we had a nice night watching tv with the girls.

Back to work tomorrow - this seems to have been the shortest Christmas break ever - been really tired and drained all hols so that's most of the stuff I had planned to do still not done.

Anyways I have a list as long as a monster's arm for all the things I want to do in 2007 both personally and to make me a better person.

ttfn - hope 2007 brings you everything you wish for.