Times like these..

Current music: Reel Big Fish - Song #3

Well, well.. it's been four days since my last post and I know everyone is on tenderhooks just waiting for my next installment.

Where shall I start. Well, today I tried to book Reel Big Fish tickets, doing the little old Rez trick of waiting til it's TOO FUCKING LATE. That's right. All gone!! Fucking devastated. Have got constant watch on Gumtree, Ebay and any other site that could possibly offer an consolation.

In more happy music news Dad emailed me today informing me that my Living End CD/DVD had arrived and it would soon be on it's way.... I'M SO BIG KEV. This only adds to the excitement of purchasing an I-Station on the weekend. Best 60quid I ever spent. I am officially the happiest little punk ever.

On the contrary I was not my usual happy self this weekend, nor have I been for the past few weeks. I've been trying to keep my homesickness quiet, mostly because if I mention it people tell me to get over it, but Sunday things really hit home and I could have quite easily booked a ticket home. I think it was a combination of tiredness, hungoverness, nervousness and too much time to think. That coupled with Matt calling (I'll take this moment to say thanks Matt.. you're the one person I've heard from regularly and its always a comfort..) was too much for little muggins here.

Anyhow, apologies and thanks to anyone who got messages from me.. your words of praise/wisdom/hugs made me see how silly I was being. Most of all it made me realise the day my little brother was supporting me and being the grown up I had to pick myself up and soldier on! That said I've decided I want to book a trip somewhere, anywhere, to give me something to look forward to. Afterall, that's why I'm here. Reading the TNT this morning on the tube inspired me to book a trip to Turkey for ANZAC Day. Most importantly I think that both Vanessa and Towsty won't be going. I'll be completely alone on travels for the first time and I think it will be the best thing I've ever done. Scary but exciting at the same time.

Now, to more happy news... THE SPOTTED DOG!!! For the first time I visited our local. It was Megs' 22nd birthday (well it was today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGSY!) and we celebrated in true Aus bogan style. After a 250 quid night out at the local restaurant it was off to the Dog. Leah and I made a pit stop at the Crown, met Dave (a guy from rugby) who was absolutely MAGGOTED, made him buy 3 or 4 rounds, as you do, then trotted off.

On arrival at the Dog my first impressions were that of a normal, local, pub. Until I entered the underground 'club'. MY GOD. This place was about the size of Thebby Theatre. And just as rocking. All I remember is succesive shots of sambucca with Leah - we are SO not ever allowed to drink together again... this girl is the devil!! Around 4.30am we were up on the blocks screaming along to System of A Down, RATM and Metallica and there were snakebites galore - bleeeeeerrrch. It all ended rather nastily with Fosters and Foo Fighters (thanks to the I-Station WHICH DID I MENTION I LOVE SO MUCH). I swear to god I will not be drinking this weekend.

Now I'm all recovered and it's back to work... the most hectic work ever. At least I'm busy, it's good experience and it's great pay. Wednesday night we're off to see Chelsea take on Everton. Vanessa and I have officially become bandwagoning Chelsea fans - especially as the two Brit males we know so well both endorse them wholeheartedly. A trip to the merchandise stand will see us complete our look... although somehow I can't fight off the urge to take my Power scarf..

Well kids, as this PC has no USB port you'll have to wait yet again for photos, and trust me, they are worth the wait. It's off to Sainsburys then home to cry myself to sleep for not getting RBF tickets sooner ;(


OHHHHHHH and.... Tool - if I haven't mentioned a thousand times before - have begun being mentioned a whole lot more in conjunction with many summer festivals and tours... ohhhh I drool at the thought.

Nighty night my lovelies
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