31.12.06

End of the Year

It's been a pretty good year for me. I hope it's been a good year for you too. Happy New Year. In just a tick I'm going to off celebrating with my rowdy crew and annoying Diane to no end. :smiles: I'll see you in 2007 (double "o" 7 baby!).

30.12.06

Cleaning

I'm going to be busy tomorrow, or at least not in the mood to post, so I thought I would do a picture dump. There really isn't a theme, except that I'm a huge dork. No new R or KC pictures, so none of that this time. Anyway, enjoy!








Things to Get Excited About in 2007: A List

  • Kaiser Chiefs mark 2 and all that entails
  • Music. My God the music. Yes the majority of the dates are vague (to say the least) but my god look at it. So much to look forward to.
  • Dr. Who! Yes ladies and gents the good Doctor returns to the BBC in March which means right when I need to be studying I'll be reading recaps from the Doctor Who Reference Guide. Huzzah!
  • I turn 19. Two more years and I'll get to drink!
  • The end of January because you see then all (or the majority at least) of the IB shit will be done! Hahahahahahahaha! Then I can start relaxing.
  • Did I mention all that music? I mean, Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Wilco, Maximo Park, Hot Hot Heat (finally), Lily Allen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Blur (though I don't believe that for a minute), Avril Lavigne, Modest Mouse, and Yoko Ono! Christ, that's not even half. So yeah, the music.
  • KAISER CHIEFS!! Once more with feeling...KAISER CHIEFS!!!! Yeah, I'm excited.
  • And the Doctor. It won't be shown here (hopefully) until September, but still. It's still 2007 in September.
Well, now that I'm repeating myself I suppose that's it. Feel free to add what you will. Oh...wait. I've got one more
  • Graduation. Free!! I'll be free!!!
Okay, all done.

29.12.06

Alala

While I listen to some of the music I should have been listening to this year I'd like to give you some interesting things to think about from Tampa Bay Online's "50 Things We Know Now (That We Didn't Know This Time Last Year)" List:
36. DNA analysis determined the British descended from a tribe of Spanish fishermen who crossed the Bay of Biscay almost 6,000 years ago.
38. Most of us have microscopic, wormlike mites named Demodex that live in our eyelashes and have claws and a mouth.
47. A python was the first god worshipped by mankind, according to 70,000-year-old evidence found in a cave in Botswana's Tosodilo hills.
50. Researchers from the University of Manchester managed to induce teeth growth in normal chickens - activating genes that have lain dormant for 80 million years.

I'm still creeped out by the mites in my eyelashes. Number 36 is just ironic though, since the British have something of dislike for the Spanish (though that might not be as true now as it use to be.) Also, in response to 50, I'm hoping that scientist will be able to allow us humans to retain the gills we have when we're in the womb. That and our tails. But that's just me. Well I'm off to clean up what I can off the kitchen. Until then.

28.12.06

Cor...

Is it really Thursday? Uh...I've done absolutely nothing since...the 22nd in fact. Didn't do anything that day, haven't really done anything since. Christmas went well. The Christmas Eve service was lovely and I seriously thought about killing the person who invented incense. Christmas day was amazingly relaxed. Sophs and I watched some Dr. Who, which I got for Christmas, I ironed napkins and the table cloth. It was all pretty low key compared to Christmases past. I got some really neat stuff. As I said, I haven't been doing jack this week. Well...I've been watching Dr. Who. God I love that show. Christopher Eccleston isn't at all good looking (in my opinion) but he's fantastic on the show.
I should do some work, but I know I won't. I'll practice my clarinet though, otherwise mums will yell at me. I'm recording tomorrow at 1pm two of the pieces I'll be sending to colleges and IB. I don't know when I'll record the Stravinsky, but 2 out of 3 isn't bad at all. Anyway, I have to run through those again.
R is huge nerd. :) And allergic to milk and has a brother. :) God I love NME. :D :sigh:
Umm...go listen to some music. A lot was released this year and a lot of it was really good. So go listen to some music, it'll do you good.

24.12.06

What Happens When Nore is Bored

Right, yeah, this is what happens when I'm bored. Have fun:
The End of the World - Oh My God. An episode (or partial episode) of first season "Dr. Who" set to KC song "Oh My God"
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Oh My God. Bits and pieces from the HHGG movie set to "Oh My God." Are we sensing a theme here?
Rose - Every Day I Love You Less and Less. First episode of the first season of "Dr. Who" set to EDILYLAL by KC. Lovely isn't it?
Yeah, that's it. Enjoy and happy Christmas Eve.

21.12.06

Carol of the Bells

Hark how the bells,
sweet silver bells,
all seem to say,
throw cares away

Christmas is here,
bringing good cheer,
to young and old,
meek and the bold,

Oh how they pound,
raising the sound,
o'er hill and dale,
telling their tale,

Gaily they ring
while people sing
songs of good cheer,
Christmas is here,

Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas,
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas,
On on they send ,
on without end,
their joyful tone to every home
Dong Ding dong ding, dong Bong


I will try not to update until after Christmas. There is no guarantee. In fact I might update tomorrow. But we'll see. Meanwhile, enjoy "Carol of the Bells" and if you've never heard it before, I suggest you go listen. It's probably one of my favourite Christmas songs. 'Night.

20.12.06

Protest

My "protest" has officially ended since I'm currently listening to KC. God I hate my mother for being stupid ass shit who doesn't understand that sociology does not matter. It's a GPA booster. Not turning in one paper isn't going to kill me. Fuck, as long as I turn in the next paper I'll be fine. But no, she has to be a complete bitch so now I'm listening to KC to make me feel better. Damn her for being a bitch and damn them for being my comfort food. Grrr...
By the by...Loghman watches "Dr. Who" and Sophs is home. I'm going to go play solitare, in protest.

19.12.06

Photosynthesis Procrastination

I have my study materials right in front of me, but for some reason British music news is more important. Hmm...
This picture (on the right side of the screen) makes it very hard for me to hate KC. Damn you Richard!! Damn you and you're wonderful good looks! Ugh...I'm so weak.
Right so. This Is Fake DIY is having a "Beard of the Year" (as in the facial hair) competition and a couple of weeks ago, after reading about how R was nominated, I decided, "well Simon has a beard too! He had a beard before R did and he looks better with a beard." So I decided to nominate Simon. Today, whilst checking Fake DIY for news (nothing really) I saw that they had an update on the competition. So yeah. 0_0 My name's on the internet! So scary/freaky/exciting. I'm all quoted an everything. God I wish I hadn't nominated Simon. Editor's Note: This does not give anyone any permission for anything. I honestly didn't think it would happen, please do not abuse the knowledge of my real name.
Ahhh photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Why do you hate me so?

18.12.06

Wrath

:screams bloody murder:
MARCH!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH THAT??? OH AND IT'S A FUCKING MONTH AFTER EVERY-FUCKING-ONE ELSE!!!!!! I CAN'T TAKE THIS!! I CAN'T DO IT, I JUST CAN'T FUCKING TAKE THIS!!!!!!!!!! :violent twitch: That's it damnnit. I'm going on protest. No Kaiser Chiefs for god only knows how long. Oh I'm pissed. So very, very pissed. :twitch: They can just forget about getting any fucking money from me this Christmas. Screw them. Ooooooh I'm pissed. So very pissed. >_0
I read the email.
Edit: I know this may seem very hypocritical or very reactionary, but this kind of behaviour, not just from KC, but from a lot of bands has been pissing me off for awhile. The reason I'm so upset about this particular instance is that I've been waiting for this album since August. Many, many people have gotten to hear tracks from this album, all of them from Europe or Asia. As far as I know, no one in the US has gotten to hear them (save the crummy bootlegs from people in Europe). That really pisses me off. The general policy of releasing albums later in the US reallypisses me off. I would also remind you that this is my favourite band. I get to act like a freak about them.

Exciting Day

:giggles: I'm all applied to college. :giggles: :D Super happy, happy!! Now the waiting begins...
I'm holding off on reading this email Kaiser Chiefs sent me because I'm a sadist. Mostly I'm just not ready I think. I did accidentally read the header though so I know that their new single is "Ruby." Otherwize I know jack shit and plan to keep it that way until I calm down. Which may never happen. Anyway...yeah I'm a sadist
And now for your viewing pleasure...Beteigeuze (which I think is Betelgeuse)(also I did the "screen cap" all by myself. Huzzah MS paint!):

17.12.06

My Weakness

:smiles: I finished the Dr. Who recaps. Which means that I now have to actually watch the first season for all of the incredible dialogue and to see what everyone looked like, but yeah. All done. I know everything. In a way. So, anyway, for your viewing pleasure I neat little picture of David Tennant smiling (screencap from Adventures in Time and Space)(and I apologize if Mr. Tennant freaks you out, it's an aquired taste I think):


In other news here's a rather small picture (relatively speaking) of Kaiser Chiefs mark 2. Notice the lack of inappropriate facial hair on a certain band member. Notice, also, how only Peanut is shorter than him. :cries: But I love short men!!!

Ooohh creepy headlights and smoke. They're so mature now. :rolls eyes: I should be in marketing.

15.12.06

KAISER CHIEFS TO TOUR USA

KAISER CHIEFS TO TOUR USA IN APRIL 2007 PRESENTED BY NME.COM

In April 2007 we will be touring USA in partnership with NME.com to follow the US release of our new album (details of which will follow shortly)

Tickets for these dates are not yet on sale, they'll go on sale in January, but our hook up with NME for the tour (their first Stateside) is confirmed and we can announce the first few dates of the tour which will be:

April 13th New York Roseland Ballroom
April 18th Toronto Kool Haus
April 20th Chicago Vic Theatre
April 27th San Francisco Warfield Theatre
Supports and further dates to be confirmed in coming weeks.

I'm crying because my whole is starting to overwhelm me, but I'm smiling at the same time because my boys came through. They have magic mind reading abilities and they knew that their number 1 fan was having a for shit day (or more accurately, night) and so they decided to post the above. Yes there is no DC date, but "Supports and further dates to be confirmed in coming weeks" and "to follow the US release of our new album (details of which will follow shortly)" so I don't really give a flying fuck if I don't actually know when they're coming. They're coming and that's all I really care about. God I'm such a fangirl.

12.12.06

...And Then My Head Exploded

So today I had three tests. 1 in biology, 1 in history, and 1 in music. The bio test was on photosynthesis terms and was a bit harder than I thought it would be. It didn't help that I didn't really study at all, so I suppose it would have been easier if I had. The history test was and essay test on WWI. There were three essay questions and we picked one to write about. We had an hour which was nice. I wrote about three causes of WWI which mimicked my essay that was due today, which was nice. Unfortunately I was half dead by the time I got to history, so my head was starting to feel like like a dead weight which didn't help with my writing. Thankfully it did stop me from pontificating, which is always a good thing. Finally I got to music, feeling completely dead. The test was on Ancient music through the Renaissance, which isn't actually that much. I was completely sure of everything, but I felt prepared enough to guess at what I wasn't completely sure on. The funny thing was that I was tired that I actually asked my teacher if I had to answer the essay questions in complete sentences. The reason this is funny is because actually forming complete sentences was very difficult for me at that point. Thankfully we didn't do anything in chorus. I cleaned the piano and then dozed off for awhile. Now I'm doing absolutely jack shit. My head still feels like a dead weight which is a very peculiar feeling. Anyway...and then my head explodes.

11.12.06

Whilst Procrastinating Pt. Deux

My ribs are being crushed, my ribs are being crushed!! Damn the shortness of my bunk bed and my tallness. And horrible posture. In any event...my ribs are being crushed, my ribs are being crushed!! You may not believe me, but they are!!!
Anywho, that's it. Just wanted to say my ribs are being crushed. Because they are. Now I have to finish my really sucky conclusion and hope that nobody notices how absolutly horrible my essay is. :sigh: It wasn't the procrastinating that did me in though. Just the laziness that is coupled with procrastinating.
One last thing. WALES!! Or more precisly the areas surrounding the capital of Wales, which is Cardiff. And ya know how I could tell? The strangly named town/city/things around the main bunch of marker pins. Oh yeah, I'm this big a dork.

Whilst Procrastinating

This is becoming something of a theme. Writing while procrastinating. Procrastinating is just a horrible habit I can't seem to break. Anyway...onto the procrastinating!

This is why I love This is Fake DIY.
So irreverent, yet so serious at the same time. Besides, it shows just how sad fangirls are. And also that Serge is not good looking or particularly cool unless he's been made up in paint. Also, I did go and look at the picture of R for like a split second before I started inwardly screaming, so I can't say whether or not he looked anything like James Dean. I suppose I'll go back to get the link for y'all (because I know you look at all the pictures [stares at Mar]) but even then I hopefully won't be looking at the photo (huzzah for two hands!).
Scary bearded Ricky. Instructions: Click "Enter." On the bottom there will be choices. Click "Gallery." If doesn't automatically go to the Ray Ban gallery, click "Wayfarer Sessions." Now only a true, obsessive fangirl would know this, but without even clicking on the picture, I knew R was the second person. So, on the right side of the screen there will be a little sheet with very hard to discern thumbnails of the people Mr. Rock took pictures of. R is the second person on the first row. If you wish to scare the bejeezus out of yourself, feel free to click. If you'd like to remember R when he looked like this for the love of god do not click the thumbnail! :)
That's all for now mes petites. I've got some more work to do. Damn you Mrs. Croon!
By the by, I'm so completely obsessed with Dr Who. Like completely. Rather exciting. I've never fangirled about anything fictional. :)

10.12.06

Dr Who

So I've been obsessively reading "Dr. Who" recaps for the past week or so. I actually watched an episode yesterday which was quite exciting. Not enough David Tennant, but I'll live. I think this will become a regular thing, watching "Dr. Who." Hopefully it will make a tad more sense once I get through the recaps of season one. I've gotten through season two recaps, but there's a lot from season one that I need to know to have everything gel, so I gotta read those. But yeah...it just proves that me and the British get along very well when it comes to scifi and fantasy. Too bad "Dr. Who" isn't a book with a definitive author because then I could add that person to my list of favourite authors. Oh well. It's a brilliant show nonetheless. :happy face:
In any event not a lot happening here. I've got three tests to study for, all on Tuesday, which I haven't actually been studying for. I'm suspecting that the essay I have due for history on Tuesday will help with the test that day so I'm not too, too worried about that one. I'm worried about the bio term quiz and my evil procrastinating ways. I am glad though that I got some clarinet practice in since I have my lesson tomorrow. But yeah, I'm thinking I'm just going to have to seal myself off from my computer to avoid reading recaps, because knowing me I will do anything to avoid that paper and my bio homework. We shall though, we shall see.
By the by, can you believe it's almost two weeks until Christmas? I can't even believe it's December let alone almost Christmas. Man this year has gone by quickly.

7.12.06

Mmm...Photosynthesis

I'm tired, slightly frustrated with the world and feeling incredibly blah. I don't really have much to say. We got interims today and I didn't do horribly, I actually did quite well compared to last intermims. One "C," one "D+." Not too horrible I would say. In any event I've mostly just been keeping tabs on my bands and trying my best not to go crazy/do my work. All in all, fairly unintersting. So anyway...yeah. Oh, but I do have a few articles I've been saving for you guys. So I guess I'll post those and be on merry way. I've got a photosynthesis crossword puzzle to do and I'd like to watch Scrubs reruns tonight, so I've got to get that crossword done! So here are the articles:
The Grammy's hop on the "give Arctic Monkeys as many awards as possible" bandwagon
We Are Scientists take over the "Beard of the Year" award
Kirkland Ciccone waxes poetic about the NME "Cool List" and Nore wonders why Lily Allen isn't in the top spot (or for that matter why Alex Turner was nominated seperatly from his band.)
Have a lovely night guys.
P.S. I'm so totally obsessed with Dr.Who. Must get pictures of David Tennant. :evil giggle:

5.12.06

Pictures

Alyssa Scheinson is photographer who has taken a lot of photos. She has taken photos of Morrisey, the Spinto Band, the Zutons, Blur, and many, many others. Most notably (at least for this particular viewer) she took pictures of Kaiser Chiefs and Kasabian. Since I like posting pictures I thought I might post the ones I nabbed from her site. They're all lovely, so be sure to check out the full archives. Ya never know. She might have taken pictures of band you like. I'll be posting some stuff I've written later, possibly a real entry. For now, enjoy the pictures:






Flying Simon hair!!


Tom K looking incredibly sexy. I must also admit that I like him better when his hair isn't dyed. I like my men au naturale (sorry for the horrible french).

Have fun.

4.12.06

The Impossible Wish List

  • Ricky (and we all know who I'm talking about)
  • A time machine (so I could get my lab in on time as well as my history homework)
  • A work ethic (so I wouldn't need the time machine)
  • An apartment in London
  • Kaiser Chiefs' second album
  • A personal audience with the editors of This is Fake DIY and NME
  • A chance to talk to Joe Strummer (though that would require the time machine, may he r.i.p.)
  • The magical ability to pause time
  • A teleportation machine (like on Star Trek)
  • Some semblance of sanity
And that's all I want. Screw everything else. I just want...the top 5. I don't really need the rest. Those would just be nice.

2.12.06

Have Mercy Upon Us

The weird thing about being non-religious for me is that I know a great deal about religion but don't really believe in any of it. I'm a semi-authority on the religious proceedings of the Anglican church, but have not attended a service since the beginning of November and didn't fully participate in the service anyway. So here I am, quoting scripture and not believing anybody up in an non-existent heaven is going to show me any mercy. But in my own weird way I hope that something is looking out for me because right now I really need some backup.
Another weird thing about life is how depression works, or at least works for me. I know what's going on. The apathy in everything except repeatedly listening to excerpts from Vivaldi's "Gloria," Handel's "Messiah," and "Carol of the Bells" while reading Florence of Arabia. Everyone who applied early decision is hearing from their colleges and I haven't even gotten out my applications. My fear of not getting into Mary Washington is mounting as my still uncompleted bio lab and missing history assignments loom over my head. The things that give me any sort of solace, namely KC, just make me feel guilty for my laziness so I'm listening to religious music. It all screams "Nore's fucked! Nore's going through a cycle! Nore's period sucks monkey ball's! The world hates Nore!" So I sit here reading Florence of Arabia ignoring the obvious and praying everything works out. It's like 10th and 9th and 8th and 7th grade all over again. Except I know what it is. Which, in a horrible way, make it all the worse. Not only am I stressed and apathetic but I know that things won't work out if I don't get off my lazy ass and do something about it. But I don't want to. And so goes the Mobius strip of my depression.
I want someone to tell me my life will work out, but I don't want it to be someone I know. I want it to be someone who doesn't know me, who has no history with me, so I can know that it's a completely objective opinion. Not that, that will happen. My luck isn't that good. I just want things to work out.