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Epic fail. I thought Maximo was on the 17th, not the 7th, and was so sure of this fact, that I didn't check the date on the ticket *facepalm* putting that down to karma for blagging my way into the Maximo gig last time they came though haha

( meme )

In other news; ever had one of those days where you seem to bump into pretty much everyone you know? had one of them, a bit surreal

T was amazing. that is all. now off to bed with me.

Oh, and I've seen Maximo play acrobat now <3

and look what I'm doing *facepalm*

Go to urbandictionary.com and type in your answer to each question in the search box, then write the FIRST MOST AMUSING OR STRANGE definition it gives you


1) Your Name : Ross
- Smart, intelligent, Knows how to have a laugh. Loved by many. Some think of him as a geek but he's nothing of the sort. Madly in love with one of his best mates but she doesn't know yet. Hey, they always say it's hard to let go of some people with certain names...

...To the bits of your legs that feel like they are going to turn into mush haha.

Maximo was absolutely incredible, Yes, I admit, I only knew the stuff from the first album offhand bar the singles for OEP. But what a gig it was, and to think, it all happened because I managed to lie my arse off at the signing in HMV haha.

Me: (After 3 out of 5 of maximo had played 2 songs, semi acoustically) *little "salute type... thing" that I do as a sign of approval*
Then, waited in the queue to get OEP and Quicken the Heart signed. got up to them.

Me: "That was immense, I'm just gutted I can't go to the gig tonight =["
Duncan: " How come"
Me: "My mate's managed to lose my ticket. [3 second pause...] you wouldn't be able to get me on the guestlist, would you?"
Duncan: "I'm pretty sure we can do that, give me your name."
Me: "Sure thing (I say my name). Thanks a lot man
Duncan: No prob.

Me + Guestlist gets you this sort of face ->  =D

Get into the gig at about half 7 and stand through the first support, who weren't bad but I can't remember their name, then, to my horror, The Noisettes come on -turns out they're one of the 2 supports. Laughed at how hilariously bad the Noisettes still are live, then waited for Maximo to come on, who were absolutely incredible; I honestly don't think I've seen a man bounce about so much, and the man has some moves as well.

Stood/bounced/swayed/fell/danced through the gig, then managed to get a setlist at the end of it all as well - Result =D

Several >_<. it's quite irritating really, since it's usually little bits of songs, as opposed to a whole one, although this has been pretty ever-present since... about 2 years ago?
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I'm floating down a river
Oars freed from their holds long ago
Lying face up on the floor of my vessel
I marvel at the stars
And feel my heart overflow
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Two weeks without my lover
I'm in this boat alone
Floating down a river named emotion
Will I make it back to shore
Or drift into the unknown

Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

I'm building an antenna
Transmissions will be sent when I am through
Maybe we could meet again further down the river
And share what we both discovered...
Then revel in the view

Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

I'm floating down a river
I'm floating down a river
I'm floating down a river
I'm floating down a river

I've just realised just how many songs I grew up with in some way or another, be it in the house, in adverts or whatever are Kula Shaker songs. bloody well took me long enough - I think I may well be 10 years late to the party haha

any I shall say my piece:

1. height
2. Scotland
3. films
4. sciences
5. happiness

Height - Anyone who's had the pleasure of meeting me will notice that I'm 6'4. According to a friend, this makes me a freak, can't say I disagree. Being tall does have its advantages; You can usually see pretty much any gig, you can annoy small people (if you do so desire) and then there's the distinct advantage of being slightly intimidating when need be. However, when you're 6'4, you realise that the umbrella was invented for two things: Stopping rain, and stabbing tall people in the eyes. Now, if you're in warmer climes, this isn't  much of a problem. However, due to the fact I live in Scotland, manouvering the city centre can become difficult.

Scotland - I love scotland, I love our nature, our surroundings, the fact we're responsible for Penicillin, The Telephone, and The US navy. I love our music, traditional and otherwise, I love our quirky nature, Neds? Can do without, but every rose has a thorn or two. I love how we can change and adapt, and still hold certain things close to our hearts, but arguably, most of all, I love our national anthem (unofficial, before anyone mentions how our de jure anthem is "God save the sponger   queen".) It makes me shiver

Films -Films are one of those things to be honest. Perhaps I'm being unfair but I've never really watched many movies that I love that much, and even then, 9/10 times, I can only watch something once, hence why I think DVDs,- for me at least - are a huge waste of money. Maybe I don't have the attention span, maybe i don't like the fact that I can't imagine the characters "my" way like I can with a book, I like being able to immerse myself in things and I can't do that with movies.

Sciences - I'm geeky. I hold my hands up to it straight away. I love finding out how things work, always have. It used to get me into trouble though, taking apart your uncle's clock at the age of 5 isn't a good plan. I had a load of sciencey books as a kid, tried to mage a mppass with a cork and a needle and stuff like that. It wasn't until S2 that I realised Physics and Chemistry were really, really fun. I was always lucky in that I had really good teachers, and I think that's kind of influenced me to go into teaching - if I can do the same for one person, then I'll be happy.

Happiness - I don't really know what to say about happiness, it's something that eluded me for a long, long time, and has only recently emerged. I think being a little bit more independent has helped, because I really did feel suffocated, But now, I'm beginning to realise who and what I am, and it feels good.

I now have a 6ft-ish snowman, in my back garden, with a mohawk. life is good :D

I am loving Zavvi's sale at the moment, and yet, I feel quite guilty, since the people in the one in buchanan street have never been anything apart helpful when I've been in. I hope they can pull themselves back up in a way.

Still, a sale's a sale, and let's face it, 7 books for 35 quid is pretty good

to know that at least 1 person shares your outlook on things...

A very merry Christmas!

And I'm sorry about the cards erm... not getting sent; I wasn't well and I managed to miss the last christmas post. Yes, I am an idiot. No, you don't need to tell me.

now, to get a couple of hours sleep before the fireworks festivities begin. Mum, Dad, and a little bit of stress. I can see tomorrow being... "eventful".

Thank you immune system. Thank you once again for fucking me over around about christmas time. My nose is totally, utterly blocked, and I just generally feel crap.

YAY -_-

The muse board. where quantum physics and talk about boobs share the same page haha

I'm more worried about the Velociraptors. I assess my escape routes every day. the things have no fear...

Take it nobody ( bar the 2 people who replied) want cards then?

fair enough =[

You have always been on the move seeking affectionate, satisfying and harmonious relationships. Your ultimate goal has been the realisation of an intimate union in which there could be love, self-sacrifice and mutual trust. It has often been said that 'True love is just around the corner' and - if you haven't found it as yet - you possibly soon will.

You are totally dissatisfied with your present situation. Matters are not going right for you and you are seeking a means of escape. Your mental state of mind necessitates that you need to change your thinking patterns. Remember, if one particular modus operandi doesn't seem to work, then try something different.

You give the impression that you are a self-sufficient individual, pretending that you are stoical - indifferent to pain or pleasure. But this is not so, for in truth you are an extremely emotional person, one that may make hasty decisions and perhaps repent at leisure. It is time now perhaps to break the bond of detachment and become the real 'you' - the you that you would like to be.

You are experiencing more than your fair share of stress following an acute disappointment. This may be the result of subconscious conflict between hope and necessity. The tension that you are experiencing following your unfulfilled hopes have given rise to anxious uncertainty. You have no doubt that things could get better in the future and so you refuse to make the necessary essential decisions. This conflict between hope and necessity is creating considerable pressure. Instead of resolving this by facing up to making the essential decisions, you are likely to vacillate and concern yourself with trivialities of little consequence.

Since in the recent past all of your hopes and aspirations have been denied you, you are now convinced that the future will hold nothing but anxiety so therefore 'why bother?' You would love to get away from it all, to escape from the trials and tribulations of this mundane existence and fall into a peaceful and harmonious relationship, which will protect you from the lack of appreciation and give you the chance to start afresh.



It's scarily accurate... wow

From the living, I'd absolutely love to hear Douglas Coupland read Girlfriend in a Coma; jPod, or Eleanor Rigby. He's such an amazing writer and I'm recommending him to as many people as I can because his novels can be described in no way apart from enthralling.

Dead, I'd probably have to say that I don't really know, but at a push, I'll say I'd love to hear Burgess read A Clockwork orange.