Back home and it's been quite a good day. I managed to get to my Choir Practice this week- aargh! Next week is the performance! I told my OH that I may be able to just stand at the back to merge in with the others. and she said "They told you to stand at the back. I can imagine it. 'Further back....back some more... back some more... yes open the door... back some more... and some more.... and keep going up the street!'"

I had another meeting about the Holland trip that's coming up. Should be good. Can't wait until study leave... a bit lighter on my timetable

After all those wonderful wishes last week for a good week ahead ended up in a really stressful week, I have decided to play fate at it's own game. So what I want you to do is wish me a rotten week, and then fate will give me a great week. The more rotten wishes I get, the better my week will be.

The fate of my next week is in your hands.

The wine is now flowing, and I am getting nicely.... merry.

Heehee.

We had a lovely night out. We took the train into London. Near Tonbridge a group of very loud Teenagers got on and delighted in regailing each other with tales of Happy Slapping bus drivers with Dildos (yobs!). Was so delighted when they left the train!

When we got into London, we spent a bit of time trying to find the theatre and then went for dinner. We went to a lovely Italian Restaurant. I had a Seafood risotto with mussels and squid. It was very nice! And sitting in the restaurant at another table, was someone that I work with! What are the cahcnes of that happening. They came and said hello, but that was okay because she is one of the few nicer members of staff there.

As for the show..... I was peasantly surprsied by it. After loving the film and reading reports that the show was different (more like a ballet) I wasn't sure how I would like it. The plot was similar to the film, but the musical numbers were mostly very different, apart from the very excellent 'come up to my place'- which took plcace in a yellow framed taxi! The Ballet sequences were very well done as were all the musical numbers - I especially liked the scenes set in the night clubs! There were some great comic moments and scenes and the acting was superb- especially from June Whitfield, playing the drunken dance teacher- (and a surprising but too brief appearance from Janine Duvitski) The best character by far was Hildy- the cab driver! It was definitely worth the trip (even if the ticket prices were extortionate)- shame the theatre wasn't full.

The Journey home wasn't eventful but we did devour a whole tube of Pringles.

Tonight we are going 'on the town'... ooh ooh. To literally see 'on the town'. We have tickets for the show, so that should be a really nice night out!

I knew that blog image would come in useful. After all I seem to have been staring at it for ages tonight!

I am even more glad to see the back of this week than I was to see the back of last week.
Today was shit! People I work with are shit! I like the job and the kids( well most of 'em... well, some of 'em) but I am so lonely.

Just want to move on now, but there are no jobs except in Scottishland.

So who's gonna be the first to say next week will be great?

Maybe I shall do what Juzz did and quit!

Do you think that the term 'Pooh Sticks' was actually first phrased by Tigger from behind the bushes?

You make me feel like dancing.... I'm gonna dance the girl away... right out of the window!

Back from my weekly torture. And the Four Horsewomen of the apocalypse were back! And they wre just as bad and tiddly as usual. But it didn't seem to matter this week because we were all bad!!! It was sooooo tough. We had to do this twiddly bit and then the spinny bit and then it went into the Titanic- where you end up in the famous position that Jack and Rose were in on the pointy end of the ship (and not the position they were in in the steamy car!) Unfortunately, we ended up looking more like the position of the ship after it hit the iceberg!!!!!
And then the woman had to do a wiggly bit and raise her leg.. whilst the man had to remember to move his legs apart or it could have been painful! Then it got difficult... a lot more twirly bits and it ended up with the bit where the man had to pull the woman across to the other side... unfortunately I am getting a reputation for being a bit of a 'strong' lead.... and some of my partners have been catapulted a bit further than anticipated!!!
They are getting a safety net for me next week!!!

I thought I would share a picture of me and the dancers... guess which one is me

Rush Rush Hurry Hurry Slow slow Quick Quick Slow

This is a quickie to say hello. Just got in because I was in detention. Just rushed dinner, now will rush a bath so I can rush out and go dancing.

It has been a busy day- because it was JMC day and I had to organise the whole thing (as is my responsibility) Could have done without it after yesterday!

Maybe I will have a more relaxing week next week. Next Week I am intending to go to Iraq in the same Troup as someone called Harry Windsor, but I doubt there will be any trouble there.

See you later

WHen listening to the news that said "50% of lories on the road are unsafe"

OH:Fifty percent, but that's almost a half!

Aaaaaaargh! Damnit!
I have lots to print out and my printer has just run out of black ink!

Anyone got Hero powers and willing to fly tound and give me one?

Then I can find some ink from somewhere

At the moment I am on the old lap top that my OH uses. I have just downloaded her email... all 98 pieces of it! So much Viagra!

looks like I will be burning the midnight oil at both ends tonight.

Can midnight oil be burned at both ends?

Wish me luck

If I have time and there is anough Midnight oil left in the middle, I may blog again later.

but until then i have perfectionist work to do

Okay, so the title might sound a bit Star Trek, but I do have an LCD/Plasma related question.
Does anyone out there have a HD TV? what do you recommend? Plasma or LCD?

Last night was good fun, and boy did we get a bit tiddly. I blame the Apple Sour shots we kept downing at the end of the evening. I had my old favourite Half shoulder of lamb, and my OH had fish and salad

So what do we think of Doctor Who? Martha Jones is coming on well, but does she really have to have a crush on the Doctor? And I am starting a campaign to get Talulah as an assistant! She was brilliant! Shame there were noe singing daleks (Maybe I will wait for Doctor Who the Musical to hit the stage), but a dalek human oooooh!

Today I saw The Reaping- a supernatural thriller type film which encorporates the Plagues of Egypt, and I must admit out of all the plagues, the plague of locusts is by far my favourite (Which is a sentence I never thought I'd say)

Back to work tomorrow, I hope I have a better week than last week. I am trying to think positive!

Actually I am not sure about the singing daleks, but I heard there was a dacne routine in the next two parter and it would be so fuuny to see the daleks involved
I am off out tonight with my OH, as we are having dinner with her boss, the Greek. We're not going to his place this time, but to the pub. So it should be good fun.
I am trying to feel a bit more positive at the moment, especially after the down week I have just had- it sees that everyone has had a bit of a tough week.

Watching Sea of Souls that is. Seeing as I was out last night I though I would tape it! And boy was it worth it, what a great story (even if it was a complete rip off of the film, The Skeleton Key)
Great show

It's Friday.

It has been quite a difficult week really. I am tired and in need of a good nights sleep.
I hope next week is better

Oh well, here is my weekly account of tonight’s exploits.... I know you all wait eagerly for these little gems.
But tonight I am walking wounded. I have battle scars after my tussle with the tiger lady. Yes, she managed to cut my finger with one of her long false nails. I am surprised that the ends haven’t been dipped in Rohypnol as I imagine that is how she lures prey to her den.
But the tiger lady was not the only adversary I had tonight... oh no. For tonight I have woes. In fact this is the first lesson when I have come back a little vexed.
Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed it, and there is a wonderful man turn from a cross over which is brilliant- it works so well. But...
well let me start from the beginning.... I went to the beginner’s session again. The Tiger Lady was there and this time her moaning was worse... and started immediately. boy did she go on, but I tried to filter her out.
The session was great fun as before, and then came the four horsewomen of the Apocalypse. They were, from what I could gather, a family of sorts. Four women who were obviously out for a good time. They had done the beginners class like me last time and were trying the intermediate one for a challenge. However, they were obviously less intent on getting things right as they were to getting a bit tiddly and making pratts of themselves. Which is fine I suppose.

{And now it sounds like I am going to moan... perhaps I have been bitten by the radioactive tiger lady and am now slowly turning into her... like in Spiderman}

But unfortunately, because there was a lack of men this week (again) the female dance 'leader' had to be a 'man' for the evening. Which meant that I couldn't practice the moves with a 'professional' {the other female leader was ill}. In fact I seemed to get lumbered a lot with the horsewomen... who didn’t seem to worry about whether they were getting the moves right at all. Which made it difficult for me, because I was wanting to learn and get better... but I couldn’t because of the partners I had.
I still had a good time, but I feel I didn’t do as well as I could have done
There, that’s my moan over. Now where’s my fake tan and false nails.... aaaaaargh!

What a messy git I am.

I was just eating a ham and pickle sarnie and I sneezed!

And sprayed pickle over the monitor

It is my lightest teaching day, with some primary school work.

And I get to go dancing.

Cool.

I'm not really in the greatest of moods. And it's hard to explain why. I have mentioned before that I have not got a great many friends at work, and I find it difficult to make friends with people, I think it is because in real life I am quite shy. Plus the staff are quite cliquey (in their own groups) and what with all the staff room politics there has been a lot of resentment towards management and changes.
So all in all I have found it hard to fit in.
But I did make one friend. Someone I chat to about non work related things. Today he told me he was leaving, because he didnt like the way the staff are towards him.
And that has made me a bit low for some reason. The one person I get on with is gonna leave.
Damn.

Just thought I'd say Yippeee! Sea of Souls returns tonight. Now that life on Mars is over.

Just gonna sit back, relax with my OH some wine and a nice roast dinner. Gonna Watch Castaway. I totally enjoy this, even though it has been slated!

Enjoy your evenings

It's not safe going to school these days. And now clothing companies are going to create something to help keep the kids safer. Stab proof school uniforms.

Stab-proof hoodies lined with the same body armour used by British squaddies in Iraq are now on sale in Britain to protect trendy teens threatened by soaring knife crime.

And plans are underway for the Kevlar-lined clothes range to be extended to school uniforms.

Taken from www.LSE.co.uk

What is the world comin to when kids have to wear riot gear in class! What with that and the recent Horrific events in Virginia, it is not safe even being a teacher! But we don't wear school uniform! So what protection do we get?

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Hold ON I think I have a solution.... I knew they would come in useful!

Haha, and you all thought it was a silly idea!

End of the day.
Knackered.

Zzzzz.

Feed me chocolate

Oh look, a totally unique and individual meme that I created that is totally unlike anyone elses anywhere in blogland. Honest
And if I had it wouldnt have been from any of the following... AJ, Paddy, Rithomson, Jake Taylor, or Gilraen H.

1. Name a movie you have seen more than 10 times
Over time I'd imagine the Wizard of Oz, it was on every christmas for years

2. Name a movie you’ve seen multiple times in the theater
Hmmm. I saw Shrek 2 twice, South Park movie twice, Hitch twice mostly because these were films I saw using my card and then my OH wanted to see them, Doesnt cost me extra (Aren't I romantic)

3. Name an actor who would make you more inclined to see a movie
Reese Witherspoon

4. Name an actor who would make you less likely to see a movie
Sache baron cardigan or whatever Him that did Ali G. Oh and Hulk Hogan or even Robin WIlliams

5. Name a movie you can and do quote from
A few good men "You can't handle the truth"

6. Name a movie musical in which you know all of the lyrics to all of the songs
Ones that I have acted on stage for like My Fair Lady or Annie

7. Name a movie you have been known to sing along with.
Jaws. Who doesnt do the.... Duuuuuh Duh. Duuuuh Duh

8. Name a movie you would recommend everyone see
Hot Fuzz, Brokeback Mountain, Just Like Heaven, Happy feet (with the dancing penguins) there are loads

9. Name a movie you own
I can't think of a single one- NOT! YOu name one, and I bet I've got it.

10. Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops.
Billie Piper

11. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in?
A what?

12. Ever made out in a movie?
I've never even been in a movie, let alone made out in one!

13. Name a movie you keep meaning to see but you just haven’t gotten around to yet.
A Beautiful Mind

14. Ever walked out of a movie?
Yes. Driving Miss Daisy. What a load of rot!

15. Name a movie that made you cry in the theatre.
Loads. I am a big softie at heart. But to name one.... Just Like Heaven.

16. Popcorn?
No Way! Peanut M&M's

17. How often do you go to the movies
As often as I can to make the most of my pass

18. What’s the last movie you saw in the theatre?
Shooter

19. What’s your favourite/preferred genre of movie?
I like em all.

20. What’s the first movie you remember seeing in the theatre?
I remember seeing Snow White but m mum says there were loads before that.

21.. What movie do you wish you had never seen
Robin Hood- Men in tights

22. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?
Naqoyqatsi- see tha tag!

23. What is the scariest movie you’ve seen?
Poltergeist- when I wa nine. It was on a oach trip across europe late at night and it scared the Bajesus out of me. And I loved it!

24. What is the funniest film you have ever seen?
South Park

Easter Holidays are over and I have definitely got that Sunday Evening feeling. I dont know why I feel so nervous, this is a job I have been doing for ages.
This term has got plenty in store, I have a busy two weeks in front of me- lots of planning! Then I have to organise this trip to Holland which I am really looking forward to. I did get a Hollish phrase book, but I couldnt understand it- it was all dutch to me.

Anyhoo... did anyone see yesterday's Doctor Who? I thought it was ace- better than the Shakespeare one- although were quite a few people who fould it disappointing. THe Face's last words were not unexpected, but what does it mean? I saw the BBC3 program afterwards and the whole 'he is definitely the last one, but he is not alone- it is something in the middle' statement is quite a conundrum! Cool stuff. but did they have to kill the Face off? Poor Boe D {Spot the fanboy}

And it is Lost tonight. Hopefully it will all start making sense tonight..... but I am not holding my breath

What are the rest of us doing this evening?
We have a bottle of wine open

Ever since my OH found out about her condition she has been down in the dumps. She tells me that she is OK but she looks visibly drained and unhappy. And she has changed her diet, but for every lettuce leaf she has she looks miserable. I have told her that there is no point making yourself unhappy like that, because that ill stress you our just as much.
Actually today she has looked a little bit better.

We shared some chocolate. Just a bit

Nice to see her smile again

THis afternoon I spent some time relaxing watching the first two episodes of this series of Doctor Who. The episdoes are so much better on the second viewing.

Tonights episode is set on New Earth and features the Face of Boe! Will we get to hear his message? Will he die if he does? RTD says the after effects will echo on for a while.
I must admit I have been a bit blind to this series' meme. I only found out about the Saxon thing by readin about it online. But now I know, I can watch out for it.

And don't forget, tonights episode is on later at 7:40

shh. Turn the lights down and speak with a whisper please. I appear to have acquired a strange headache during the night

Just got in from anotehr evening out. I went out for dinner with my mate, who bought me the Spurs ticket which is now only valid for Thursday 10th May. And I had a decision to make, and, when he eventually brought up the subject I told him that I had decided to............ go with him and his sons to the match. When I told himw that his little eyes lit up and he said "That's great news. Thank you" Good mates are hard to come by and we will enjoy it regardless. Plus an evening match is a new experience, and I am all for new experiences this year. I know that it means I will miss the last lesson in this series of dance classes, but (on the bright side) it does give me an extra reason to book up for the next series.

But right now I am stuffed with lamb and banoffee pie, and a little bit tiddly on lager, wine and whiskey.

So does anyone wnt to dance?

After seeing Prydwen's latest funny offering about the chocolate Pope made me wonder if there is a market for religious confectionery.
Perhaps there could be a milk tray of the twelve disciples. My favourite being the Judas Iscaramel
OR maybe you can buy some Dalai Larsbars
And there's the very catholic Papal Fruits- made to make your mouth holy!
Or if you were truly religious you could buy the Ten CommandMints

Hmm, I think I may go on Dragon's Den with this idea.

PS: If the Pope had got Easter Eggs, would his Cardinals have said "Here's your Eggs, Benedict"