"Falling Down Is NOT Exercise!"

Hurleys mum had a point. Dammit.

I'd like to say that was what inspired me to join the local gym, but as I hadn't heard her say it at the time, it would be a lie. And a stupid one at that. I mean seriously, who takes advice from a fictional slightly kooky tv mum? Hmm?

Anyways, it was more to do with not having exercised regularly since I was 15 and noticing that I'm suddenly not able to run flights of stairs anymore with out feeling the need to pass out half way up.

So, whilst I'm loving being able to go for a run while watching Neighbours, I've also decided, after (not) much deliberation (at all), that the rowers are in fact, evil. Not just because they make me believe that I'm on a boat in the middle of the Thames and could easily fall overboard and drown at any second, but also because they kill my poor arms after the first 5 minutes. Rowing just isnt bred into me. I mean I've never even entertained the thought of draping a neatly pressed beige sweater around my shoulders ever in my life...in fact, I dont even own a neatly pressed sweater of any colour.

But all has been going good, and despite the major dread I had going the first time, I'm now really enjoying it. Even more so now it's been discovered that one of the trainers was formerly a member of local bred boyband 'Wot Nxt' who played at a few Giants games during the period breaks a couple of seasons ago. *snigger* Sessions now go like this: "Right, I've just just finished on the crosstrainer...soo...wot next?" followed of course by much teeheeing and pisstaking, which, lets face it, is what gets us all through the day *cough*

Stuff 'n' Things

Things I Like:

John Prine. Went to see him with Matt, Raj & Nigel t'other night in the Waterfront. Fantastic.

Watching Lost season 2.

Going to the gym and finding out I'm not quite as unfit as I previously thought.

Pluckin Geetar. Matty has been teachin me to play Nothin' Else Matters by Metallica.

That song. Nothin' Else Matters. Such a fantabulous song. I'd forgotten just how fantabulous.

Seeing Sarah in her formal dress. Our little shiny girl's all grown up! *sniffle*

Haribo.

Flash dusters.

Dr Cox rants.

My new Superman t-shirt. It's super.

The new Tescos in Carrick. Oooo it's all new and shiny...

The dinner I cooked earlier. Damn it was good. No seriously, just ask Matt! It's a regular fave!

Matt buyin my dog a random toy =) Sweeeeet.

The new billboards for Coors Light featuring the Belfast Giants that have sprung up all over the place. They look great.

The seasonal 'Gingerbread Latte' at Barstucks. Mmmmmmm =)

Being all snuggly in my nice warm bed on freezing cold mornings.


Things I Hate:

Odyssey car park attendants. Don't get me started.

People who pick over petty things. I'm sure there's much more important things you could be getting on with.

Spieds. Steeks. Millies. Scallys. Chavs. Wotever.

Trying to buy sportswear for the use God intended when you're surrounded by the latter who all seem to think it's a super-stylish thing to wear for a Friday night on the the town.

People who leave before something's finished. I.E. As John Prine is coming towards the end of his last song *before* his encore; or with 3mins left on the clock during a game that has been know to swing 360 with 0.2 seconds to go. I mean for the love of all that is holy...WHY?!?

90% of Eventsec staff. Not all. Just the 90% majority. And in particular the ones that watch people bleed from a gash in their head and dont even go to see if they're ok until 60 or so people turn round and yell at him.

Running out of Lost to watch and having to wait on more episodes being broadcast.

Not being able to huggle Hurley when he's lookin all furnuffled in episode 2x04 entitled "Everyone Hates Hugo" =(

People who refuse to accept 'furnuffled' as a word.

Esquires staff. They're all dumb.

Clements Saturday morning staff. They're all grumpy.

Smoking in public places. I don't care, I shouldn't have to breath it.

Chaventry Blaze fans who think its somehow clever to throw stuff at the Giants bench.

Referees.

Writable cd's that refuse to write.

Not getting to hear JP sing the 'Happy Enchilada' song *pout*

Having to get out of my nice warm bed on freezing cold mornings!

My Inner Child

Your Inner Child Is Sad

You're a very sensitive soul. You haven't grown that thick skin that most adults have. Easily hurt, you tend to retreat to your comfort zone. You don't let many people in - unless you've trusted them for a long time.

How Is Your Inner Child?

Frightning how accurate this is =/

(Swiped from Shiny Sarah's Blog)

Frick On A Stick With A Brick

People.

*sigh*

5"6 Theo Fleury Officially Classed As A GIANT!!

Giants 11 - Capitals 2


Theo Fleury.

He came. He Scored. He kicked the crap outta "some big guy". He conquered. We won.

Nuff said.

**Quote of the evening: [Referring to Fleury] "That's why he's the iPod of Canadian hockey" - Wayne Hardman**

Music

mu·sic ( P ) Pronunciation (m-yoo-zk)n.:

[1] The art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.

[2]An aesthetically pleasing or harmonious sound or combination of sounds

Go listen:

Blue Eyes - Cary Brothers

Beautiful Man - Lori McKenna

Underwater - Jeremy Kay

Lose You - Pete Yorn

Orange Sky - Alexi Murdoch

Under The Weather - KT Tunstall

Such Great Heights - Iron & Wine

Let Go - Frou Frou

Fighting For My Love - Nil Lara

Fresh Feeling - Eels

Today - Josh Radin

I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You - Colin Hay

25Q's

Swiped this from Life Without a Tiara...

1. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at? Umm, my face I guess

2. How much cash do you have on you? In my pocket...about *counts* 13p

3. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"? Chest? What are we looking for here?

4. Favorite plant? Don't like plants, they die. Wotcha mean I'm meant to water them?? =/

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? *checks* ...actually it's a cell number that I didnt know...and for that matter, still dont know. They haven't called back.

6. What is your main ring tone on your phone? The 24 end theme tune, with of course the internal ring as my txt alert....wot? a girl cant match her tones??

7. What shirt are you wearing? An anoyingly baggy Ice hockey playoff tshirt from about 5 years ago which I use to paint in

8. Do you "label" yourself? No...do you?

9. Name brand of your shoes currently wearing? I ain't wearing any shoes, but I was wearing Sketchers a little earlier

10. Bright or Dark Room? Dark

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? Well, I'm pretty much convinced she's a spy for the Lord Chancellor of Evil Mythileons from the planet Zurbot...*rolls eyes* well no, of course not really, what do you think I am? An escaped mental patient from the Geeon regions of Outer Zurgolia?!? ...she seems nice

12. Ever "spilled the beans"? I couldn't help it...I was taking them out of the microwave and the bowl was too flippin hot...he never told me it was a 950w...I'm sorry, but I cleaned them up after like

13. What were you doing at midnight last night? Falling asleep watching a tape of the X-Factor

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say? Cant really remember, have deleted it now...something about matt not having enough coffee

15. Do you ever click on "Pop Ups" or Banners? I have them all well blocked...so no

16. What's a saying that you say a lot? Err...can't think of any right now, but I'm sure there's a couple at least

17. Who told you they loved you last? Matt...just now on the phone awwwww *hands round a bucket*

18. Last furry thing you touched? My ickle doggy Tyson

19. How many hours a week do you work? As many as I need to...counting isn't healthy

20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed? I have 5 sitting in the fridge from the last ever Manchester Storm game that I really shoulda got developed waaay before now...oopsy!

21. Favorite age you have been so far? umm...I think I had a pretty good year when I hit 16...it's too stressful nowadays

22. Your worst enemy? usually, Myself

23 What is your current desktop picture? It's a Monopoly board at the mo...with all my desktop icons as playing pieces...I love it, it confuses the hell outta everyone =D

24. What was the last thing you said to someone? "Yes mom, for the 40th time, I'm still gonna varnish your damn stairs!"

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret? I dont think I have any major regrets...or at least nothing that I havent learnt a lot from....so I'd have to go for the million bucks....although, I would then feel a little ripped-off as it's only around half a mil sterling *tuts*

Belfast Harlequins

Well I don't know about you, but I for one figure this thing's definately due an update!

...Unfortunately tho, I've only got time for a quicky at the mo - ya'know: places to go, people to see, dinners to cook for lovely Canadian friends etc...

But in the meantime have a gander at some pics I took t'other day of The Belfast Harlequins Rugby Team.

Click on a thumbnail to view it full size.





You can view all the photos in their full glory HERE.

Right, gotta run! Catch ya later =)
xx jo