VisionInBlue

Well, thanks to some sage advise I am now blogging this from my new netbook. Thanks to those of you who sensibly pointed out I was being daft! I fiddled with my settings and now I'm whizzing around blog while logged in. I plan to be down in the pub on Saturday looking like I might be doing work and being super efficient with Netti [as I have dubbed her] when infact I will be talking to you lot and stalking people on facebook. Alright so I might actually get some writing done too.

Busy day planned tomorrow, working more or less all day. Boss leaves at 2.30, hence the more or less bit. The girls and I are popping up to London as a belated birthday trip for one of them. I will no doubt be dead on my feet, goodness knows what time we'll get back. To be honest I was dead on my feet when I got home today. We've been stock taking... and no thats not taking home stuff from the book shelves, I'd have enjoyed that! We had to scan every book in the showroom... bah... I scanned about 6000 I reckon and I was only one of three people doing it! Walked home feeling a bit grimy so I'm contemplating a soak in the bath with a big glass of wine, which they were kind enough to give me as a reward. So in this instance feeling disgusting has its benefits!

I was all excited, my new netbook turned up today... yay! Its so cute! And yet so evil at the same time. Do the important things first. Add blog and facebook to my favourites. Facebook is fine blog however wont do anything. How am I supposed to blog while I'm at the pub if I can't log in? All it does is reload the page with a log in box. I have to have more fun than just stalking people on facebook while I'm at the pub!!

I fancy going away somewhere, don't know where but it'd be nice to be able to run away for a while. I'm always quite envious of people who don't have anything to keep them anywhere. I'd love to have an impulsive desire to pack a bag and go straight to the airport... and actually be able to do it. I've not got it in me though, I've got this damn desire to be loyal to work and stay at home. Maybe one day I'll feel a bit more impulsive about the whole thing.

I suppose it might actually be writers block but I just can't think either. Its probably because I haven't used my brain all day. I had a headache that started at about 9.02 and is still rattling around in my head now. I think I might have to go and do something else that doesn't require brain power. Paint my nails or something.

This has been a more energetic weekend than normal. Saturday I went up to PC World as my laptop was infected and nothing would work. I picked up a virus scanner and "de-crapped" my laptop and now everything seems relatively normal. Despite any google searches taking me to a different website than the one I clicked on.

We went to Standen House in East Grinstead. I've now got my National Trust card so we decided we should go out and be a bit sad and use them.

When we came back we had a bit of lunch at the local. After a decision that it would be great to spend more time at the pub I came home and ordered a netbook so I can wifi there... don't ask me why I have no clue but I did it anyway!

Today has been spent sitting in the garden reading and getting some sun. Its a tough life sometimes!

Well as there are a few of them I might as well keep myself occupied with them!

1. My ex... wasted a lot of my time

2. Maybe I should... finish the things I've started

3. I love... films

4. People would say that I am... fun and thoughtful

5. I don't understand... male logic [or the lack of it]

6. When I wake up in the morning... I hit my snooze button between 1 & 8 times

7. I trust... that if something can go wrong it will

8. Life is full of... opportunities

9. My past taught me... to be myself

11. Parties are... something I'd rather avoid

13. Dogs... are fun and fluffy

14. Cats... stare at me in a menacing way when I walk to work

15. Tomorrow is... a busy day

16. I have a low tolerance for... whining about something that can't be changed

17. If I had a million pounds... I'd get my dream house

18. I'm terrified of... the future

19. When I look at the night sky I think... that we're so small

20. If I could be anyone it would be... the masseuse for the Olympic team

21. God is... an nice idea, but not one I subscribe to

22. One thing I want to do before I die... live the dream

23. I hate... not being able to do things

24. If I had a superpower it would be... flight

And another...

1. When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water?
Get in the run the water

2. Do you read the labels on your shampoo bottle?
Only when waiting for hair dye to set

3. Do you moan in the shower like the people on the Herbal Essences commercial?
I've never found a shampoo thats given me that much pleasure

4. Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex?
Yes

5. Have you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?
Only child I'm afraid

6. Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
Every day. It doesn't matter if I splash toothpaste everywhere

7. Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
Not on my feet, I have a habit of throwing them around the bath tub

8. How old do you look?
Older than I am, was told I looked 28 when I was 18... big thanks to that guy!!

9. How old do you act?
Anywhere from 17 to 65

10. What's the last song you sang?
Hot n Cold by Katy Perry

11. Have you recently become a member of anything?
I became a member of the National Trust... hence acting 65

12. What are your plans for the weekend?
Going to Standen [National Trust place]

13. Do you kiss with your eyes open or closed?
Usually closed... I think, not really sure now I've had to think about it

14. Whats the sexiest thing about Condoleeza Rice?
Not really that familiar with her to be honest

15. Does anything on your body itch right now?
Yeah, my hand

16. Who's the sexiest famous woman alive?
Jolie in Gone in 60 Seconds and Megan Fox has her moments too

17. Who's the sexiest famous man alive?
Pierce Brosnan... I dont know why, he just does something to me

18. Does every family have a crazy uncle?
Yes they do

19. Have you ever smuggled something into your home country?
Not knowingly

20. Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
Slightly but only as a private thing

21. Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
Crystal Palace, not as good as they used to be

22. Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
I only eat popcorn at the cinema and in the dark its too fiddly to get the bits at the bottom

23. Have you ever had sex in a tent?
No, no camping for me

24. What about in a boat?
The only times I've been on a boat I was horrendously sea sick... so no

25. Have you ever dated a Goth?
No

26. Can you fix your own car?
Yeah, but then its generally very easy to clip those kinder egg cars back together again

27. Are you a beach person or a snowy mountain person?
Pool person and a rolling hills with lake person actually

28. If money were not a problem, where would you like to live?
Caribbean probably, lovely people and great food

29. Soft bed or firm?
Firm but bouncy

30. Last thing received in the mail?
A big box of sweets, yummy!

There, done now!

About every eight months I completely burn out. I'm worn out, fed up and generally have a lack of enthusiasm for everything. Tuesday, as is the tradition of burn out, I got home had something to eat and then slept for 11 hours. I woke up before my alarm and felt fantastic. I know its not really very good to live like that but there's not a lot to do about it.

Three weeks have passed by with trips to Manchester, Oxford and Cheltenham... none with any sight seeing. 16 3/4 extra hours of work. Thw only plus side is that's two extra days in the sun I can have!

Back to the hum drum working day tomorrow. Two meetings, one large order and one day closer to burn out 2010.

What a morning so far, up at 5.30 to leave for a train a 6.30. I'm currently on a coach, feeling rather queasy headed for Cheltenham. I think I might have to have a bit of a nap.

Well you've got to love WiFi at the pub. I think I know where I'll be blogging from from now on! Genius idea! Maybe not on a Sunday as the menu is rubbish.

Happy Easter and all that. I thought our household had forgotten about Easter a long time ago but Mum handed m a Toffee Crisp egg and two bags of Toffee Crisp Clusters. If see sickness in my future!

Yesterday I only ended up seeing one film, the Boat That Rocked... it did indeed rock. I really enjoyed it, well apart from the woman sitting a few rows back who was singing along fairly loudly with the songs! It was good fun and I always enjoy a films that's juvenile and cheeky fun. I was a bit disappointed with Jack Davenport and Kenneth Branagh. Both great actors but neither of them really managed to pull off the drab characters.

As predicted there is no decision about where to go. Two places have been dismissed as too expensive I believe and we're on to Godstone Farm, but who wants to walk around that in weather like this?! I'm planning another trip to the cinema as they probably wont come up with anything. I would have gone twice yesterday but they gave me a money off voucher and told me I couldn't use it on the same day as getting it. Does that make any sense? No. Surely they'd still be getting my money what difference does it make what day I use it? I'm probably going to go and see 17 Again, sad of me I know but it looks quite fun. If there are too many tweenies about though I'll go and see Knowing.

Remember, don't eat too much chocolate. Send it all to me and I'll dispose of it for you... I promise!

As you know if you're made enough to follow my ramblings I have just got an iPhone. I've been playing about with it and have got to grips with most things... except my phone bill but thats a different story I wont bore you with. I actually had more trouble this morning trying to put the case together that I brought for it than any of the real technical stuff. I really am an iAnything fan at the moment.

Anyway, down to my point. Do any of you have an iPhone? If so do any of you have a writing application? I'm trying to find one but I honestly have no idea which one to pick. Notebooks looked alright but to some degree they all look the same to me. I know there are reviews on the site but I'd have more faith in a review from one of you guys than some random on iTunes.

The first time that Mum ever makes plans... all be it vague ones and the weather is bloody miserable! We've decided to go out tomorrow and there will probably be long discussions over what we'll do. 9 times out of 10 this ends in us not doing anything but we'll see.

In the mean time I'm going to surf around the web a bit and kill sometime until I can start a movie marathon. I fancied going to the cinema and as it turns out there are five films on that I fancy. Last time this happened I turned up at the cinema for one of the first showings and didn't leave until mid afternoon. An expensive day I know but I saw three films and I find those cinema seats quite comfy!

A bank holiday has been fairly wasted on me today. I spent most of it working and watching trash on tv. I've got my fingers crossed for some sunshine so I can sit outside and get a bit of a tan.

I had a great time in Manchester today. To be honest it's nice to know I'm not the only nutter about! Flight home was full of people in nice suit with nice bums so that was quite pleasant. I have never made it out of an airport so quickly, I'd certainly go internal flight again... I know I know, think about the environent, but if was just so damned handy.

Possibly like a fool I got home a 7 and carried on working and have just this minute stopped. Consciencious or what?! (Is that even how you spell that?)

So, what have you all got planned for a hopefully lovely bank holiday weekend? Looks like Mum has actually decided we're going to go to Hever Castle one day, which will make a nice change. Loving you and leaving you for now, I'll be back though so behave yourself while I'm gone!

I'm typing this from my iPhone... I'm actually sitting at my computer while it's on but what would be the fun in using it when I had a brand spanking new phone drop through the door?!

I get to jet off on Thursday for a meeting... shame its not somewhere exotic. I'm off to Manchester. First time I've ever flown anywhere on my own so it should be fun. Shame I have to come back the same day. It might be the nearest thing I get to a holiday this year!!

Next week we're jet setting to Cheltenham and Oxford the week after... woop-de-do! This is the only thing I hate about my job.

I try to be a bit different with presents if I can. I like to make things, it just gives it that personal touch. This year I had a cooking bug and decided to craft some yummy goodies. I ended up googling for recipes and came up with some fortune cookie recipes. They look simple... flat cookies that you mould... well hats off to those of you that make them, how you do it I don't know!! I'll just stick to buying them from now on I think.

After the disasterous attempt at fortune cookies I decided on making some chocolate truffles. [Brief trumpet solo] They were bloody good! It was such a shame, I got covered with so much chocolate while making them and of course I couldn't just waste it... after this I spent about an hour feeling really sick but it was well worth it! I made two different types, one lot went better than the other and looked like ones you buy in the shops so I was quite proud. The ones that went wrong tasted better though [I think this is probably due to more alcohol going in to that lot by accident].

It was a night out on the tiles last night in Wimbledon for my friends birthday. I think there is a distinct possibility I am still drunk. The place was nice but expensive but they had a good selection of music and it wasn't so loud that you couldn't hear a conversation. As per normal I did some things I regret but it wouldn't be a proper night out if I was sensible! What is the point of sensible?! I always hate to admit it but it is a nicer crowd of people than the usual places we go. I didn't witness any agressive behaviour so it was a nice change of pace.

I met some interesting people, some funny, some crazy [some not in a good way] and everyone was friendly. Even the looney outside the bar was friendly. I say looney, some random came up to me while I was waiting outside for my cab and started to chat. I was looking out for the cab so I wasn't really sure what we were talking about to be honest. I'm kind of assuming that she was trying to work out how to get home but as I've only been to Wimbledon four times... only one of which was sober I would have been no use! Evidently my friends were back by the bar and couldn't tell what was going on but they assumed I had pulled because one minute I was talking to someone and the next we were both gone.

No hang over this morning but I had a distinct balance problem. I was having to walk around very straight as if I was slightly off to one side I was falling over... This is what makes me think I was still drunk. I've got all my co-ordination back now after a trip to the pub for lots of food and caffeine.