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Sunday, July 17th, 2005
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10:15 pm
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man i miss the internet.
lame!
things have settled down recently. with the flat, with work, with the boy, with life.
today, Ben, myself and Paul went rowing. it was brilliant, in the country in this row boat, just addling and talking, and sitting in the sun. yes! sun!
Saw GRATITUDE last Monday, and it was an awesome show. Sounds way better live than on the album. Jonah is a legend. full stop.
i miss australia.
but i shall be going to paris soon!
i am now 20, no longer a teenager.
i celebrated this by going bowling and having shots of tequilla.
Brighton is such a fun place to hang out.
i wish i could update more but we still dont have a landline at the flat.
it shall happen soon.
current mood: awake
current music: h a l
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| Sunday, June 19th, 2005
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4:42 pm
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weezer on tuesday was awesome.
tegan & sara were not.
i totally got elbowed in the face when 'tired of sex' was played, and yes, there was blood. i shed blood at a weezer show. hahaha. i honestly didnt expect the boys in the crowd to be so pushy. but it was a great set, playing all the old favourites, plus a few new tunes which werent that bad.
tomorrow night its reggie and the full effect.
im really looking forward to that one. perhaps because its going to be a smaller show.
its really hot here. yes, i've even put some spf 30 on.
ben and i were down in Brighton yesterday, enjoying the rays. we seem to be heading there a lot, its a fun place to hang out.
we also brought the new ArcadeFire and Nine Black Alps albums.
and, we also watched Donnie Darko last night, but Ben fell alseep.
i had a bee fly through our oen window this morning and try to attack me while i was sleeping. killer bees!!
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| Monday, May 23rd, 2005
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6:29 pm
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"i printed off instructions on how to make a paper hat, the last step was good...had a picture of the completed article atop of an old lady's head, the caption was something like:
"Now you've finished, wear it and talk about wearing paper hats with others!" now, talking about paper hats is one thing...but talking about wearing them is a whole different slice of pie."
- something this kid luke said today, which i found amusing.
i have mozzie bites & they're super itchy.
3 located around my right ankle. yuck.
current music: copeland
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| Tuesday, May 17th, 2005
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10:30 am
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Whoa!
Hello messed up crazy life! Where did you come from?
blahblahblahblah,
so everything is going a billion miles a second and decisions had to be made on impulse and not only does it make your heart beat oh so much faster, it tends to make your head hurt just thinking about it.
i got kicked out! no joke. my aunt and uncle wanted me out, and within 24 hours i had stayed up all night packing, worked all day saturday, then that evening ben played the superhero & picked me up and whisked me away to his place about an hour a way. insane. no-one can comprehend how shocking this is to me. im really cut up about it. so now im moving further away from london, have to find a new job and live in a town that reminds me of kwinana (oh dear.)
i need some major cheering up.
ill have to call my parents up sometime and let them know whats going on.
argh. im partially homeless!
current mood:  anxious
current music: last days of april
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| Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
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7:06 pm
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today the boy from the office phoned down for me, letting me know that there was a lady on the line wanting to talk to me and apparently i had served her earlier that morning. So, i answer the call, expecting to be abused at for scanning something at the wrong price or something, but no. She called me up to tell me that the £30 suit jacket that i had sold her didn't have pockets. It had stitching to look like it could have pockets..but they were fake. She was rather "disappointed" and "let down" and recommended that we write to the manufacturing company and tell them to put labels on the jackets stating that "these items do not have pockets."
afterwards, i just couldnt believe how stupid some people are.
NME gave new Weezer a 5. i wonder what this means. and. should i even care?
current mood:  cheerful
current music: the arcade fire
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| Thursday, April 21st, 2005
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7:44 pm
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i just made the best cup of instant coffee.
ever
yes, it is that good. and i know, that if i go back and attempt to make another cup, i will fail miserably in comaprison to the one i have just made. it is glorious, and a second cup, will not be.
current mood: chipper
current music: some dreamy guitar music
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| Thursday, April 14th, 2005
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8:23 pm
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this week, in my humble opinion, has gone by pretty fast. And it doesnt feel like im on holiday anymore. I am living here as a resident. There's a big difference between just visiting and an extended stay and Im just beginning to figure that out.
Work is boring. Me, at work, talking to my boss:
"Yeah, uh, well - I just don't care at the moment.."
He then raises an eyebrow at me, looks like he's about to say something..but then probably realised how much of an asset i am and how I can get away with such things because of my fabulous personality. Seriously though, I worked late last night to help with a department move, I've got my name down for all the bank holidays, plus, any extra evenings that we're open for "special" customers. So yeah. So me, not opening any new accounts for their crummy store discount card doesnt mean a thing.
Meanwhile, I've been faced with these questions as of late:
- shall i go to the chiropractor & get myself sorted out so I dont feel like i have whip-lash anymore?
- will i ever find dark plum jam here?
- is my consumption for magazines hiding some kind of insecurity?
- same going for cds?
- why do intense conversations leave me feeling deep and meaningful for days afterwards?
- when is it okay to get angry about a situation?
- do i talk too much when trying to impress other people?
- when will i ever be able to lie without smiling?
Something is wrong with my email. Suddenly, all my email messages disappeared, bar a few from around this time last year. Why? i dont know.
Something I can't believe I actually said: "You know, you're cooler than i thought you'd be." to jen's boyfriend, richard's face. yeah, not lame at all. but hurrah, at gaining a new friend. (deep elm foreverrrrr.)
i can hear my uncle snoring. i thought it was a lawn mower. ha
current music: the arcade fire
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| Monday, April 4th, 2005
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8:40 pm
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I have sneezed 25 times today.
thats ridiculous.
(what amy? ridiculous that you sneezed 25 times, or ridiculous that you kept count?!)
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| Sunday, April 3rd, 2005
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2:10 pm
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my Aunt has Bryan Adams playing super loud in the livingroom, so that they can hear it outside while they work in the garden. Sundays arent supposed to be about Bryan Adams! So i've been mixtaping it up in my room, and its all coming together nicely. My random mood today is reflected in my tape making, with it being all over the place. But i think it works, Cursive and New Found Glory on the same side? Why yes!
I feel gross. Sore throat, crazy headache and generally in with that whole 'blah' kinda feeling. But Im overdue for a cold, so I shouldnt really complain. I think my immune system has been feelin' kinda lonely lately, because it has no germs to battle it out with. I was hoping to keep it that way also..hmm.
Rediscovered band of the moment: CURSIVE.
I forget, then remember.
I was with Sam, and he put on Domestica. It was April. And I knew all the words to the songs without ever purchasing the album. 'The Lament of Pretty baby' was the first song I ever heard of theirs. I think I was 15, and I loved the way Tim Kasher's voice sounded. And how he sung it like he meant it, and that started my love for bands with vocalists who put as much into each word and the melody. Makes your heart ache with understanding - and thats how I like it. The lyrics are just as good. Music that makes you feel.
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| Tuesday, March 29th, 2005
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10:15 am
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Yesterday was grand.
But I did manage to forget the whole "lets put the clocks an hour forward to celebrate the onset of summer thing!" Yeah. Totally messed up my day & made me late for work. I thought i had an hour and ten minutes. No. Just ten minutes. hah.
But anyways, last night saw me back at THE PEEL for some rockin' out. Ah, the memories of that place. Boys, beer, conversations, large circle chunks of wood as tokens for holding your coats behind the bar, Pete's Sake (& Pete's Sake again!) Yeah. That place is definitely my little happy memory place.
But tonight i was there, because this kid from work told me come. He was putting on a show in aid of charity, Help A London Child (yes, really!) and obviously needed a crowd. Walking up to the venue, basically there's all these kids, looking scene as hell hanging outside. I mean, yeah, I know there's a certain element of fashion that goes along with the kinda thing, & Im down with that. Im a part of that. But some of those little punk rock girls were scary. Wasnt halloween months past? Ohhh yeah.
current mood: cheerful
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| Sunday, March 27th, 2005
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5:05 pm
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I feel so loved right now.
Its like over the past few days everyone decided to get in contact with me, and its grand. I shall hold onto this feeling, because give it another week, when interests change, and things will be back to normal. hum ho.
So, Friday night was good. Ben's friend Rob is in a band and we went and saw them play in Leicester Square. They remind me of The Fergusons for some reason, but not as cute and poppy. But yes, they were better than I thought they would be, so that was a bit of a surprise. I even had some foot tapping action going on. (That equals bonus points in my opinion.)
d a k a r r a l l y
Decided to re-unite my passion for vanilla milk recently, and a bottle was brought. While at the checkout, this elderly couple behind me were discussing it. "Oh, i bet it tastes just like a milkshake dear" "oh look! its use by date isnt for another week yet" etc, etc.. Im surprised they didnt actually ask me after i paid for it, if they could try some. I would have said no.
and my Mum sent me a text this morning from the other side of the world. it woke me up at 7 am. happy easter darling, hope you have a lovely day. i will eat lots of chocolate and be thinking of you. love mum xxx awwww.
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| Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
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8:11 pm
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Gratitude.
i swear I have 'this is the part' on 3 compilations already.
i shall buy the album soon.
everyone needs a little Jonah in their life.
(hurrah for Jen finding her onelinedrawing cd at work.)
BUT OH NO!
Where has my Mineral album gone?
Im terribly upset at this loss, coming up for 2 weeks being unable to find it now. I havent listened to it for a couple months, and I was tape making, and really felt like listening to it, and its esacaped from my possession. lets hope it returns soon. i was quite fond of it.
work sucks, in a i like the people but hate the job kinda way. Changes shall be made soon in that department i believe. Yeah, it'll all come together soon.
current mood: good
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| Thursday, March 10th, 2005
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7:38 pm
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There is this man who sings down the high street.
Old tunes at the top of his lungs, in an oldtime kinda sing-song way. He's known as 'the singing man' but i think his real name is Bob, or Harry, or something like that. He just walks and sings, and is so happy with himself and everything around him. The whole town his his friend. On the odd occasion i catch the bus home after work, he's on it - and i swear, he warms my heart. He's so passionate about life. He knows everyone's name, and they all smile widely when they see him approaching. its hilarious in a 'awww..' kinda way. I like people with character.
london is treating me well.
the music within this city makes me dizzy and its just a great place to be in the centre of things.I still get a little homesick though, but i think thats understandable. But, the next few months are going to be the best though. Debbie at work says she knows this woman who is looking to rent one of her rooms out, and its possible i might be in with a chance. its right by the station too.
im becoming addicted to EastEnders! this is terrible.
its worse than admitting you watch home & away religiously.
i wanna make out to Bloc party right now. moody. <3
current mood: excited
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| Tuesday, March 1st, 2005
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2:40 pm
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This is what its come to.
I've joined a libray just so i can update on livejournal.
hmm, not quite, but close.
what a nerd i've become. but i redeem myself with my FABULOUS taste in music.
Tomorrow night its down to Brighton to see the Ordinary boys, which should be neat. And how good is the Futurehead's cover, Hounds of Love? VERY good i say.
sKITHOUSE is on tv here! Australian comedy! Oh Peter Helliar, how i've missed you.
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| Monday, February 14th, 2005
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11:57 am - the air doesnt even smell salty
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My computer crashed.
yeah, it died suddenly just over a week ago.
its the lamest computer ever, and its not even mine. i told my aunt to dump it, then we could smash it up office space style, then get a new one. But she looked at me odd and walked away. So, im taking that as a no.
Meanwhile. I've been working like a trooper and everything is ok. Im in Bournemouth at the moment with ben. The ocean - with sand! its nice. We've had a blast and i think that this is my new favourite place.
eh, i gotta go. times up.
postcards shall be sent.
watch out for the mailman. or woman
current music: modest mouse
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| Friday, February 4th, 2005
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4:09 pm
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DAY OFF! hurrah.
I started by waking up at 9.30am and not getting up until 10.
I ate carrot cake for breakfast (because i can.) and then caught the bus into town for my chiropractic appointment. what a joke. i shall not return to them, for reasons undisclosed, but lets just say my back is now shouting at me through sharp muscular pains because it has not been treated. eh.
but then, my head thanked me because i took it to the hairdressers and got the hair cutcutcut & coloured. fucking ridiculous prices for getting yer hair cut though. Seriously, i appreciate the cheapness of Australia now. haha.
i then did a pharmacy shop and brought:
- a hairdryer
- soap and toothpaste and band-aids
- body spray & deodorant (so i dont smell)
and.. bubble bath stuff.
boring stuff.
so i ducked into hmv and brought the new Bright Eyes albums, which reminds me of when Jen and I went and saw Connor play, and how beautiful that was, and how i dropped my phone on the floor that night and how now, everytime i look at it, the huge scratch across the screen reminds me of a lonely looking boy, strumming a guitar.
Work tomorrow, which when i finish from doing a 9 hour day i have to jump a few trains to Cambridge to see Em. I shall be tired, and it shall be late, but we will then go out drinking and I'll crash on her floor. Sunday, i'll hang out a bit with her, then train it again, into London to possibly meet up with Ben where we will probably eat, and talk. Then I will arrive back home, and sleeeeeep, because Monday brings a new working week. brilliant.
yoghurt covered banana chips are my new favourite. xo
current mood: mellow
current music: bright eyes - train under water
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| Monday, January 31st, 2005
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10:06 pm
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yo-yo
up & down.
(thats what its been like)
im sincerely exhausted. with work and worrying about everything, and wanting to see people that i cant, and while feeling terribly average ontop of that. i also have a tendency to switch off at the most inappropriate of times. eh..
but.
i must admit, i do love living here because the people can be amazing. there's some crazy characters about that seemt o come with the territory.
and i saw a book the other week in Borders that will teach me japanese. I had studied Japanese for about 3 years in highschool, and im wanting to get back into it. It could be fun, plus, my brain needs some stimulation and the hollywood documentaries on tv just aren't doing it for me.
bring on the second language!
xx
:: it's superstitious, but i keep on wishing on all the falling stars on hold for me.
current music: el l i o t t - superstitions in travel
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| Thursday, January 27th, 2005
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10:00 pm
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I had a lady from my bank call me up today.
The conversation goes as follows:
"Hello, am I speaking to Amy Brooker?"
"Yes you are."
"Right, Hello. My name is June Somebodyorother and Im ringing on behalf of your local HSBC branch. Now, its been recorded that you have recently opened an account with us, is that correct?"
"Why yes, yes it is."
"OK great. Now, how are you finding our services, have you received your welcome pack and all the relevant information regarding your account?"
"Yes i have, thanks, its all arrived last week."
"Good, good. Now, is there any questions you'd like to ask?"
"Uh...no, no I dont think there is, thankyou."
"Ok, now, is there anything at all we can do you for you?"
"Well..."
For real.
My bank calls me up and asks me if there is anything that they could possibly do for me. I mean, what were they thinking? What could they do for me? They could start by giving me say, £10,00 to deposit into my account as a 'first time user' .. that would have been friendly. Or maybe they could have made me a cup of tea, yeah that would have been nice.
current mood: cheerful
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| Monday, January 24th, 2005
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12:52 pm
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After a tragic mix up with work, i had to bail out on going to Cambridge to hang out with Em, and thought that I had to work all day saturday. Turns out, that wasnt the case at all - so instead of stuffing her around again, i took up on Ben's offer to stay with him for the weekend.
i had a real good time.
the kind of time where everything pretty much goes smoothly, and you know you're having fun, but dont realise the extent of it until afterwards, when you're back home and you're thinking about things and realise that you're smiling an awful lot.
Best parts.
- blue skies for most of the weekend
- i ate mussels. still cant believe that. (JEN - you would have been so proud)
- going to Brighton!
- sitting on the beach, looking at an ocean
- meeting some of his friends
- going to some punked up bar, sitting in the corner drinking beer and having the best conversations.
- obviously, being with the boy.
- coming home to an empty house, where i took the longest shower ever, put on some music and fell into the best sleep.
Not so best parts.
- the temperature in degrees. cold
- forgetting my toothbrush+hair brush
- my crazy back problem. (which, okay, im going to get sorted. regardless of how ridiculously expensive it is to do so over here.)
I also got word from my sister today, regarding her driving test. she passed. I still havent even bothered to start learning, and there she is, nearly 3 years younger than me, and about to drive. I guess I do like to put things off. Im real glad for her though, she was very excited about it all. Only thing is, i can see her being one of those people with road rage. A real aggressive driver. haha.
And! My Sarah is possibly coming out in June? That is good news. Jim has also expressed interested in coming out here also. Anyone else? xo
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| Monday, January 17th, 2005
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9:51 pm
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expectations are the worst things in the entire world.
seriously.
(& just when i thought i was getting better.)
i left the tea bag in at the end of the cup and then couldnt drink all of it because it was too strong. what a w a s t e.
current mood:  crappy
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