Charged Words

"There are no Sunnis or Shi'ites, no Republicans or Democrats, only the have or have-nots".
-Senator Charles F. Meachum, Shooter

That quote may be wrong. I've slept since watching the film.

"Neutrality can not exist in the face of murder".
"I woke up on a mine. The whole world is watching. I need to shit".
-Two rough quotes I enjoyed from No Man's Land

The Sing-Along Summer Song

I wish it was Summer. The sun would shine.
We could hang out, riding our bikes.
But it isn't Summer and it's cold outside.
Nothing's what it used to be;
I guess I'll have the memories to carry them with me!

Head Hurts, Hands on Fire

Balls. I left Mosh at 3 last night and stayed up until 4. Then I woke up at 8:15 to handover, as I was "working" last night. Now I can't sleep. My arms are hurting from the press-ups and Dave is coming back tonight! I hope I can stay awake for his randy self!

Live Forever

"Live Forever" just came up on the iPod and I like the way the Oranjeboom feels in my hand and down my throat.

Life is good.

Bodies

Today was the first time I've done 100 press-ups in a day! It was 10 lots of 10, but in quick succession. At least I'm trying!

Great result against QPR today - Majewski sent off after 25 minutes with QPR one up. Not only did Forest get the draw, they could have easily won it! Promotion is surely a great possibility!

History

So yesterday I watched Neil Oliver's "A History of Ancient Britain", which was fucking great. When I went to bed, I continued to read Graham Stewart's excellent "Britannia" and learnt about the great King Alfred. This book is teaching me so much and makes me want to learn so much more!

I really enjoyed last year's history module "European Cultural Identities and Ethnic Minorities" with Robert Hudson. I actually found myself looking at the Open University website about 2 weeks ago to see about a part-time history degree. I was thinking about it this morning, just as "History" by Bush came on my playlist- a 1 in 1792 chance.

Could this be a sign?

I got up early this morning to do some productive crap, but ending up watching as many TedCrusty videos as possible, featuring one that made me cry with laughter. To finish, I can't believe this is my first Bush referenced post.

Song for Todd

Well, about 5 years since I recorded my first solo effort (an edited cover of NUFAN's "Feels like home") for someone special, I have had a stab at a second. It's a cover of "Doin' laundry" by Nerf Herder. It was the fourth attempt. It's still shit, but it's a massive leap from the first song - I am playing guitar and singing AT THE SAME TIME and the singing is much better, unfathomably.

I could have recorded more takes, but I feel good about having the balls to put it out there regardless of quality. Hopefully the next effort will also be an improvement.

No One, Nothing

Well, around 4 years after recording the fucker, Ward Corner's only proper EP, "Sharks! Spiders! Rollercoasters!" has come out. It's on iTunes! Wow! So, to "celebrate" the release, I made a video of sorts for the song I felt was most mainstream friendly. The feedback has been very positive, and I must admit that now the time has passed and all the dust has settled - I am finally able to listen to the songs as a piece of music and not a pain-in-the-arse recording process filled with mistakes and bickering.

I like. I like a lot. There is talk or a couple of reunion shows. We shall see. I would fucking love it.

Two Sides

Some people think they're always right and right is all they'll ever be.

Bombs Away

This is the last time I'll be denied.

Filthy Habits

Instead of being accused of being boring for never doing fancy dress, it would be nice to be told why fancy dress is so fucking exciting.

I've been drinking.

Little Death

Come to me with the worst you've said and done.

Chasing Hamburg

Thank fuck the Superbowl is over. I don't like American Football. I'm sure it's fine, but the Americanisation of our sports really scares me. The new American owners of Liverpool referred to it as a "franchise" last week on the radio stateside.

But it's over for now. Now I just have to contend with people saying "movies" and "awesome". I wish that didn't annoy me.

Can't Stop It

Well, I almost made it through the weekend without spending a penny (as planned), but then Nat (very easily) convinced me we need beer and bacon crispies with The Men Who Stare At Goats.

I ain't complaining. Envirofone have just been in touch (a mere one day after I emailed them) to say that they have "only just" received my phone. Phew.

Wasting Time

In my town, you can't drive naked.

Last night I was the kind of drunk where I poured myself a glass of water, but couldn't quite see the sense in drinking it when I could be sleeping. I'm suffering for it now.

Falter

Beautiful, beautiful intro. Perfect for a sunny day like today. I am procrastinating.

The Idiots Are Taking Over

"Lad".
"FML".
"Bad times".
Heartsign.

Am I getting too old, or are people genuinely trying to sound exactly the same as each other?

Burn

Don't you just hate it when you burn yourself and you go over to put the area under cold water - only to find it's also boiling hot? AAARRGGGHHH!