Afternoon people! Global warming doesn't seem to be affecting the UK at the minute...

This week has really seen an eventful start to the New Year! Last Saturday my sister had her baby which has really changed things up seeing as she still lives at home. She headed off to the hospital about 3am which woke me up. I was then woken up twice more before half 8 - my sister has no idea how hard my morning was as getting back to sleep is impossible. I do love to tease her often as well. I had a stomach ache the other day and told her she'd never have felt pain like it! Haha. He's quite a big boy at 8lbs and has enough hair to gel it into something stylish. I'm really not a baby person and I find it very hard to get excited about it. Give me a couple of years when he'll have grown up a bit and isn't so dependent and I'll be much happier. So far I've not been woken up by him yet but I'm told once he grows up a bit he'll get a lot louder so if he could just skip a couple of years I'd be happy all round!

The snow this week has really played havoc with the whole of the UK - reaching 45cm where my friend's girlfriend lives. It's also hitting lows of -21 degrees Celsius in places which is a tad chilly! Where I work has had literally no snow and the sun is shining as I write this. When I left home this morning it was throwing it down with snow but after the first 10-15 minutes of driving, we were back to the normal speed limit and the roads were clear. Knowing my luck it'll snow over the weekend when I'm not working! College was on yesterday which must be one of the few still open in the UK but we still didn't do anything. The lesson in the morning was supposed to be outdoors but that was called off, one of the teachers couldn't get it so that was another two lessons to cross off, and then when we were at lunch I saw a Twitter post from one of the others in my group saying we'd been sent home so we didn't learn anything!

In gaming, after a few days off from Modern Warfare 2, I felt so out of practice after a solid week on it! The first time I went back to it I thought that I wasn't enjoying it as much as before now that my buzz for it wasn't there a break from it. I ended up going back on it yesterday and did really well so that was all I needed! I really want to play a new game though so as I was on level 48 I thought I'll hit level 50 and stop there. I hit level 50 but don't actually think I'll stop! I'm starting to get much better at it now but I think that my early poor efforts have ruined my chances of ever having decent stats. There's a lot of challenges I still have to complete although most of them I probably won't bother with. I'd like to get all of the perk challenges complete and after this weekend, should have half of them fully finished off. Weapon wise, I'm not on the M16 which is far more accurate and has a high damage count so I'm seeing things pick up on the kill front!

As for TV, I've watched:

Brothers & Sisters 'A Bone to Pick'. I don't really like how it's just being so depressing this season. Nothing fun is happening and it's all based around Kitty's illness which I guess they need to focus on but the main plus point for the show was that there are so many great characters which all got their own stories.
Better Off Ted 'It's Nothing Business, It's Just Personal' and 'The Great Repression'. I can't believe they're just rushing the show despite the fact it's far better than a lot of other comedies on TV. Things as simple as the red coat trick to get them all working harder, and then when they were talking about humans replacing robots, just showed how brilliantly simple it can and they've managed to avoid having any annoying characters as well! It's better than new shows Accidentally On Purpose and Modern Family so there's no reason why it should be cancelled.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager 'You Don't Know What You've Got'. I'd forgotten just how completely complicated the lives of people on this show are! It's had some good and bad phases throughout it's run but it seems to be back on a high after the winter break. It was funny, interesting, and always dramatic.
Legend of the Seeker 'Season 2 episodes 1-6'. I had concerns after the main bad guy was killed off at the end of season one, that season two would lack focus but that's definitely not the case. If anything it's got better than last season and with a new female cast member, there's even more to love about this season!
Hustle 'Season One'. Now that I'm beginning to run out of new US shows to watch that won't be cancelled, but don't have a 100+ episodes to catch up on, I'm turning to UK shows that have done well. Being editor for Hustle made it easy to pick it as the first to watch. I've had all the episodes for a while now but have never got round to watching them. It's a shame I didn't start it earlier as the new series began this week and it would've been nice to watch it as it airs. With only six episodes per season, the first season seemed to be over before it started. I don't think it's quite as good as Leverage but it's not far off. It's weird but getting used to British accents in a show is hard even for me as all my shows generally come from the US, and even people like Tim Roth don't sound typically British.
Modern Family 'Season 1 episodes 1-10'. Whilst I haven't quite found it as truly awesome as everyone seems to be making out, it's a solid addition to the comedy line up for this season. I hate the way it's shot in with the home video look but as it's actually quite funny I can deal with that.
Bones 'Season One'. Only one season in and we're pretty much agreed in our house that's it's quickly become one of our favourite shows. There are a few more boring episodes than I'd normally expect from a show like this but there's a lot to love. There's a great cast who work well together, the obvious love story that will never (seemingly) happen and interesting cases based around an interesting subject.

Good - Better Off Ted 'It's Nothing Business, It's Just Personal' and 'The Great Repression', The Secret Life of the American Teenager 'You Don't Know What You've Got'.

Indifferent - Family Guy 'Big Man on Hippocampus', Scrubs 'Our White Coats'.

Bad - Brothers & Sisters 'A Bone to Pick'.

My album for the day is One Life Stand by Hot Chip.

My shuffle song for the day is 'Stop and Stare' by OneRepublic.

My thing to ponder for today is: Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack?

Well on Friday night the 6th series of Peep Show ended. It seems to have been a really short 6weeks although I think that shows that I enjoyed it a lot! It ended with Sophie in labour so now I'm on tenterhooks for the next series when Mark will be a Dad. Lots of comic potential there!

But now I'm left without very much to watch! Can anyone reccomend me something?

well... a lot has changed since the last time I posted.

I'm now no longer going to do forensics, yes i do still find it hugely interesting, but i love working in care SO much...

so...

I'm starting Learning Disability Nurse training in 2 weeks! OMG it's all happened so quickly, I hadn't even applied 2 months ago and now I'm starting in less than a fortnight!

I've handed in my notice at work and everything, I'm staying on for bank shifts, as there are ALWAYS shifts needing covered, and with all the training I've done that's so specific to the unit i work in, it'd be silly not to, but it's all be a bit of a whirlwind this past month!

I am so excited, I'm really happy about this decision - I'm going to be going to Glasgow Caledonian... it's the only Uni this side of scotland that offers the learning disabilities branch, it's fortunate that although it is a good 1.5hrs on the bus to get there, it is just ONE bus, and thankfully a lot of the L/D placements are quite close to me, and not all up in Glasgow!

??? Why? Oh, I can picture him quite well as the educated professorish guy (already had one role like that), and his stature is big enough to intimidate, cause in combination with his ambivalent character this will def. be the reason his team will fear him at some point...yes, they're headed there! He is a good enough actor to make a rage believable.

Although nowadays it's quite common for a movie star to do television, Fishburne is too big a name and he will also persue other projects besides CSI very soon I believe. This can't be a satisfying solution TPTB are looking for I simply can't reconcile myself to that possible choice either.

Bummer, David Morse would remind one too much of Grissom - not only in appearance but in character also - and is therefore out of the picture

I'd rather have someone not that very famous, who will be up for surprises and grows with that role.

But all this discussion is null and void anyway - we aren't allowed to choose, only the ratings will tell if PTB made the right decision (even by shooing away the old audience and attracting new viewers) Keep watching or drop it like a hot potato is surely based on how the show captivated you. You like the genre or you like the combination of characters.

So it's either the blue or the red pill Nooooooo!!!!!!

I believe it's time for another blog thingie

On Monday I got a call from my recruitment agent and she had the greatest news ever 2 weeks ago I applied for a position at RegTel (a telecommunications regulator in Ireland), went for 2 interviews which were successful enough I guess so yeah, got the job so I'm all happy now. Starting on Monday woohoohooo! The hours are 9am-5pm with an hour for lunch, the money's excellent too, 28 500 euro (approx $45 000) per annum which is pretty good for somebody just starting off

Wimbledon

The tournament of the year started on Monday so I can't peel my eyes off the TV Ernests Gulbis is my guy and what a guy he is!!!

*le sigh* I'm in love.

Yesterday Ernests beat American John Isner 7-5 7-5 6-7(3-7) 7-6(8-6) in the first round and tomorrow he is facing the No.2 seeded Rafael Nadal. To be honest I though Isner and Gulbis were going to kill each other with their serves. These 2 players are very alike, amazing and extremely powerful serve, one ace after another... So now I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's match against Nadal.

Go, Ernie!!!

Somebody wipe the drool off my face...

Song of the day:

Jeff Buckley - Everybody Here Wants You

Hard to believe it's been 11 years since Jeff's tragic death. We miss you.

A quiz? I SAY!

Name: Una
D.O.B: November 26th, 1984
Birthplace: Hospital bed
Current location: Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland
Height: 5ft9 which is approx 1m74. I feel like a giant in Ireland...
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blonde/light Brown/a bit of red
Right or left hand: Righty
Zodiac sign: Sag
Fear: Gnomes?
Weakness: Chocolate
Best physical feature: My hair
Overused phrase on IM: Hugh Laurie makes my ovaries explode.
Bedtime: 11ish
Most missed memory: Euro 2004! What a month it was!
Favorite color: Chocolate brown, orange, pink
Favorite food: Mexican. Mmmm fajitas...
Favorite sports: Football, Euro 2008 has been a complete disaster though. Meh.
Favorite animal: Meerkats
Have you ever been in love? Been and am
Have you ever been heartbroken? Nope
Have you ever been cheated on? Not that I know of...
Have you cheated? Nope
Last person you talked to? Alan
Last person you hugged? Alan
Last person you kissed? Alan
Last person you smiled to? Alan. Dammit. It's always him
Last time you cried? Aaaaages ago. Don't remember anyway. And I blame it on PMS anyway.
Last time you smiled? Grinning now
Hot dog or Hamburger? Hamburger
Blowpops or Tootsie pops? Eh?
Ranch or French Dressing? Ugh neither. Hate stuff on my salad.
Appitizer or Dessert? Dessert, please! Mmmmmm...
Would you rather golf or play tennis? Tennis I guess. But there's a golf course 50m from where I live and a tennis court between my balcony and the golf course lol. I know I'm going pitch & putting soon. Yay!
Go to the movies or on a picnic? Picnic. I can't sit still for 2 hours when at movies.
Coffee or Tea? Well if I have to, then tea.
Do you have an inny or an outty belly button? Inny! Outtys are yuk.
Wax or Shave? Depends on the body part.
Windows open or AC? Windows Open
Rather be the driver or passenger? Passenger. Back seat.
Ever driven 12 hours or more in a car? Nope, don't even have a car. And I have motion sickness which means I avoid journeys like this.
Fly or drive? Fly!!! I've flown only once this year
Do you beleive in Unicorns? LOL no.
Do you believe in Heaven & Hell? Hugh Laurie heaven? Sure!
Think we've ever really been to the moon? Is that a metaphor?
What was your worst subject in school? Literature. Bah, most boring subject EVER! The teacher hated me cos I was too cynical lol.
What is your least favorite bill to pay? TV licence? I dunno really...
Would you donate blood? Never done it but sure, why not.
Would you donate a kidney? Eh no. MINE!
Swimming pool or hot tub? Hot tub! But as we now have a swimming pool I guess I should learn how to swim.
Camping or stay in a hotel? Hotel. I feel so dirty after a night in a tent. Meh.
Ever been on a canoe trip? Nope
Ever been bungee jumping? Not yet
Jeans or sweats? Jeans. You'll never see me wearing tracksuit bottoms.
What is your favorite holiday? I have unconditional love for all of them.
Do you have any tattoos? Nope, I love my body too much to mess it up with tattoos.
Do you have any piercings? See above
Have you ever done anything illeagal? Arson, stealing, breaking and entering, underage drinking...
Have you ever dated anyone ugly? Eh no.
Ok, so what's considered ugly now days? Your ma!
What is your favorite season? Love them all unconditionally
What do you look for in a partner? A c*ck for a start.
What is a sexy feature on a guy/girl? Scruff, eyes, hair, arms, arse, the whole package I guess.
What 's the one country you visited outside of US? Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Germany (twice), Latvia, Estonia (at least 6 times), Poland.
Where are the 3 places you would like to visit? Switzerland, New Zealand and Finland
What's your favorite cartoon? Family Guy
Do you find yourself funny? Extremely lol
Have you ever peed on a dirt road? Oh yeah.
Have you ever kissed a pet in the mouth? Germs!!! TEH GERMS!
Have you ever lied to a bf/gf/lover? Small lies to get me outta trouble lol
Have you ever played outside in the rain? Sure!
Have you ever done somthing you regret? Who hasn't? But at that point it didn't seem like anything regretable.
Have you ever been close to death? A friend almost strangled me...
Bush or Clinton for president? Bush
Have you ever flashed someone? LOL yeah!
If Dora and Minnie Mouse had a fight who would win? I'll go for Dora cos her name alone rocks
Do you think your attractive? Sure!
Have you ever peed in a pool/lake? He he yeah when I was a kid.
Do you have siblings? Nope
Do you have a best friend? Sure do!
Can you keep a secret? Depends on the secret
Have you ever broken a bone? My cheekbone. And damn it was sore!
Have you ever cut your own hair? Nope, I've always loved my hair too much to ruin it with a pair of scissors.
Have you ever had a stalker? Don't think so.
What is your ringtone? AC/DC-Thunderstruck
Have you ever kissed a picture? Just licked the screen with Hugh's pics lol
Do you like to play dress up? Not really, was never into it.
Have you ever thought about what people would say at your funeral? I'm not gonna die. EVER!
M&ms or skittles? Skittles, the sour ones mmmmmm
Do you have braces? Nope
Do you still watch kiddie tv shows? Not really.
Vampires or werewolves? Who's cooler? Warewolves!
Are you easily amused? I'm very simple
Have you ever sung kareoke? Never.
Did you answer this survey truthfully? Of course not

I look for this amazing book for 8 years now. And nowhere to find it I tried everything and I can't believe it stops existing!!! And no one even heard about it. But here is the translation in my hands, so it is existing...I am longing for its original English edition!!!

enufff!!! by : STEVEN G. PALLAY

The Jaudiced ruminations of an irascible cat !

Drawings by : Nandor Nyakas

Published 1985

A tremendous story --- sharp & vastly entertaining, oftern poetic, never sentinmental. No sermonizing, no cuteness, no verbosity, but lots of action, humor and empathy.

Maybe that's not allowed to ask but is just that i need US$179.99 to buy the "dream box" which is this:

So when money starts to fall from trees let me now cuz im broke