Christmas photos :-) And Saddam :-(

Just thought that I would post some of my Christmas photos and have a bit of a rant...

Maybe I need to read a bit deeper into the whole scenario but the jist I get is that about 15 years + ago he was an extremely naughty man... Just a couple of things I would like to point out though if I may.. (course I can, whos goin to bloody stop me!?)

One of his crimes was a crime against humanity.. How fitting therefore to film his whole execution and take fucking photos! What a nice way to meet your maker. Probably about as in-humane as you can get in my opinion and it made me feel quite sick!

Some are comparing what Saddam did to what Blair and Bush have done invading Iraq and killing thousands of innocent men women and children... I know there are reasons for them doing it and the idea is to free iraqis but so many people have died in the process, could they not be seen as murderers?? And Iraqi people who were so loyal to Sadam Hussein when he reigned are now partying in the streets because they had no choice but to obey his rules? Is that now just the same case with the US and UK?.. After all, they havent got much of a choice in the matter but to follow our ways when there are troops everywhere carrying guns!

Im not right, I know im not right.. I know he probably got wot he deserved.. I just wanted to put another view forward. :-)

Anyway, going to go now.. Need a power nap!

xxx

Prospects and new years resolutions!

I have news! Makes a nice change to come here and do something other than have a bitch!

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I have had a promotion!

From February (date to be confirmed) I will be an IT Operator with my company. This will involve me moving to 24 hour shifts (Ouch!) but will also involve around a 15% pay rise (yay!) when my training has been completed (d’oh!) and I wont have to work Saturday mornings anymore!

I have always been humbled that I managed to get promoted from customer services into a role within IT with no previous experience within the field. I am eternally grateful, even on bad days and I really do mean that. However, to be promoted within one year (official start date with IT was November 7th 2005) is just absolutely amazing and I cannot stop smiling! I can honestly say I didn’t expect a promotion for at least a couple of more years but I fully intend on making the most of the opportunity that I have been given!

I have met people the opposite to me, who waltz in on their first day and make assumptions that because they passed an interview to get a job, they are with the company for life or until they choose to opt out. They are so busy planning their next step in the mission to become managing director that they don’t think to put any effort into the job they are employed to do. They never seem to last long and its a shame...

I have made my first new years resolution and its quite a biggy one for me... when I get my rises (3 steps but final one we are looking around August time) Im going to look to start learning to drive… Stay with me for my full list of new years resolutions!!! :-D
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Spoilt rotten ...

I know it has been a while since I posted so apologies. I do hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I got spoilt rotten and Ive got to say that I was extremely surprised that I got so much. I must have been a good boy! Among other things, here is my list in some kind of order as how it was received:-

Santa Hot Choc Mug - From Danni and Matt secret santa on xmas eve
Cupcake chocolates:- Friends
3 bottles of aftershave - from friends (love my aftershave I do!)
Bendy Keyboard- From friends
Harrods Teddy bear:- from friends.. Gorgeous he is!
£110.00 - Courtesy of daddy and mummy Julie (£90.00 now been spent on new toothbrush!)
Lots of puzzle bits, games and pyjamas:- Daddy and julie
Over the hedge- From daddy and mummy Julie
Ice Age 2 - Thank you to mummy dear
A couple of books:- Mum
Jumper and t shirt - from mummy
Framed photo of Jaya:- From Bev & Quin
Bag of really nice Lindt sweeties:- Jaya
New black leather bag- Mr and Mrs Swain
Simple recipe book:- Mr and Mrs Swain
Clinique skin care products- From Miss Swain and Uncle Dickie
Wicked Book - From Rich
A years subscription to FHM- How butch am I?! And yes, I asked for it off Richard!
A Full circle black shirt - Richard ..
Diesel T shirt:- Richard again....
French connection jumper - Richard did very well!
Puma trainers- Absolutely stunning trainers! Sneaking around in them so dont get them dirty!
Huggzie!- I can put huggzies belly in the microwave and then he will keep me warm all night! Richard appreciates that Im a tight arse with the electric
2 more bottles of aftershave:- Richard thinks I smell..
Mcfly and hits CD:- Richard again!
Ducky bath radio:- Richard likes to hear me sing in the bath.
Pants and socks:- Very trendy.. Again from Richard
l'oreal for men Moisturisor and eye stuff: with exfoliator- Richard thinks I look old
Popolocrois for PSP:- From Richard and shut me up for most of boxing day!
Police Necklace:- A bit of something I bought for someone but decided to keep for myself..

Ive probably forgotten quite a lot of bits and bobs and apologies if I have but I was really pleased with everything that I got and thank you to everyone!! I always seem to do well!

Right, Now I just need to bring in the new year with a bang! :-P xx

Christmas Eve...

Yes, its that time of year again. Its time to prepare your tummies for the biggest meal of the year and to get lots (and lots) of pressies!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone...

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Typical!

Last night I along with the rest of the nation, watched the final of the X Factor... I voted 5 times for Leona to win so was right chuffed when she was announced the queen of X factor!.. I like her THAT much that I have, for the first time ever, downloaded a song legally through the proper means.,, Ask me if the fucking thing will play!? Go on.. ASK ME!! Will it fuck!! Thats my come uppance I reckon.. I have tried every type of media player upgrade there is going but some type of security upgrade wont let me run it.

Oh well, ill just have to go out and buy the effing CD!! LOL!! xx

My new jeans...

I didnt really realise how strange I was sometimes until i told my workmates about my new jeans. If I go and buy something and it is something that is meant to be nice for going out in then I insist on it not been a sale item, no matter what the cost. I just dont like the idea that its something that obviously either didnt sell well, or had been sat on shelves for months or is end of line product. Dont get me wrong, for knocking about in thats fine but when going out, its a no no! I spent around an hour and a half stomping around the town next to me looking for a pair of jeans that would fit the occasion of the Christmas do (the single most important doooo of the year..) I finally found some lovely jeans that cost £120.00. Not as much as I would normally spend on jeans but I dont really care about price if I like summat. So I get them to the check out and had the following conversation.

Shop man:- "Ill knock you 10% off these jeans mate."
me:- "Why? Are they in a sale that I havent seen?"
Shop man:- "no mate"
Me:- "why are u giving me 10% off then?
Shop man:- "because your nice and its christmas"
Me:- "well thank you, but are you telling me that if someone else walked in here and had exactly the same jeans, u would charge them the full £120.00 or would you be giving everyone 10% off these here jeans??"
Shop man:- "yes mate they would pay £120.00 unless they were a regular customer as yourself and I liked em"
Me:- "cos i dont want a sales item you see..
Shop man:- "no mate. They are not a sales item mate. its a discretion thing"
Me:- "ok..... fankoooooo"

The REALLY sad thing is, is that if he would have told me that the jeans I had been looking for all of my life were in a sale that was 10% off, I honestly think I would have put them back. Strange? Stupid? Yep! :-)
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Hangover from hell..

The christmas do did not disappoint! Best night out that Ive had with work! Was very drunken and dancing (oh the shame!) :-(

Heres a couple of photos. :-)

Christmas Party..

It is works yearly Christmas party tonight. I have been for my fake tan and so now look like Lionel Richie (without the lips) and I will be gettig my hair cut after work tonight. I am then left to shave, pluck and moisturise within an inch of my life to ensure that I look the best that I can for the big night! I am still considering whether or not to buy another top/jeans/ for tonight as the ones I have at the moment are slightly "washed out" due to curry stains... all a drama!! Luckily mummy of the year Beverley Anne managed to rid of the mark.. I can still remember the time when she used to brag that she could neck a pint without taking a breath. Instead, now she brags that she can get "beetroot,curry stains and red wine" out of ANY piece of clothing! Bless her... Comes with having a bambino dont you know! :-)

Anyway, better be off.. Wish me luck! xx

Summer in Winter?!

Ok, maybe the title is a bit of an overreaction, but the weather at the moment just does not feel like Christmas! Its mild to say the least and yesterday I didnt even need a coat when I went outside for my lunch at work. Surely that is not normal for this time of year!? I dont wanna have to put christmas forward a couple of months until we have a winter and it feels festive, but I think I may have to!

After Trickies attempt at trying to make me classy for Christmas (black christmas tree with coordinated baubles and white lights dont you know!) I decided that it was just plain boring...Yes, I had a tree.. yes I had shitty white star lights in my window, but where was MY Christmas?! Fair enough that people like the understated white lights and dont like to go OTT etc and whatnot, but it aint me. Sooooo... Ive shoved another string of coloured ones in my window which look lovely with the ones currently in there and have coloured flashing outdoor ones that are illuminating the street as we speak! (oh, and plenty of tinsle and the good old decs are starting to line the living room and hallway courtesy of kazduck!!!)

I am going to London for a course with work this Sunday. Decided to make the most of it as it is around Christmas time and am going to see the west end show "wicked." On the last visit, the Lion King show was so shite so I feel I need to try again. Wicked has great reviews and is meant to have spectacular effects. It also has Adam Garcia in it which didnt influence my decision one little bit..(although it would have done if I would have known he was in it when I first started reading up on it!) I wont complain if he happens to look into the audience and declare his undying love for me! Hes only human after all...

Think all of my Christmas shopping is done. I still havent received a couple of Richards but in worst case scenario, Ill go out and get them from a real shop when I am paid! I feel like a bloody wedding coordinator when it has come to Richards presents this year. Noone knows what to get him so I have been the one telling everyone what he likes, what he doesnt like.. What to get him, what not to get him. Last night my dad text me asking what he wanted... Bit late in the day to start asking when all the good ideas are gone aint it!!? I threw him a couple of suggestions and off he toddled. Just hope that I havent duplicated any gifts! :-)

I went to the gym last night and for the first time in months really worked my crackers off! I had rashes all up my arms from where Id been rowing.. I even saw veins!!! Its given me the bug again though so Im going to go again tonight and with any luck it will make me 3 stone lighter for my Christmas "do" this Friday night!

It is starting to become official that I am receeding. I am not too impressed to say the least as it feels like I am going through a mid life crisis about 15 years early. I am washing my hair and am pulling out clumps. I am joking about it to everyone but deep down am actually quite traumatised. There is nothing worse than someone who is going bald who tries to cover it up and whisp their hair this way and that way to cover up what everyone can see happening anyway. When I suggest getting my hair shaved to Richard, he just gives me the "err no.." answer... How long before I do though? Think it will just happen when I go to the hair dressers one day... Hmmm.... :-S

Im going to go off now to dream of a white Christmas.. Its certainly about as close as we are going to get this year by the looks of things!

Take care and keep reading! xxx

A worry or two..

Sooo the last of my christmas items that I said were "on their way?" No signs of them.. I have looked under my bed and in my wardrobe to check that Mr Posty had not been hiding pressies there again.... Have sent the companies who flogged me these goods emails chasing them... You know the type, "I know your busy this time of year... And can I say I REALLY love what you have done with your website... pretty please can I have my parcels that I have paid for in time for Christmas... no rush or anything...!!??" *CUNTS* Have had no reply.. Is this me paying for bragging about my Christmas shopping been 90% complete? Im sorry.. Ok? Now Santa better get on his fucking sleigh and get me the last of my presents or your gonna see a fairy kick some white bearded fat ass!

Went to help Neil with the decorations for his house last night. I succeeded in making it look as tacky as I wanted my house to be! Yayyyy!! :-)

My Laptop was pooly bad because someone sent it a big bad virus.. I managed to get it sorted now though! (when I say I, I kind of mean, I threw it at Neil crying and begged him to "fix ma baby!")

Will update soon.. xx

Christmas shopping...

While everyone else around this time of year, are running around like ants trying to sort out their Christmas shopping, I am very nearly finished.. I have got one parcel that needs to be delivered and just 2 people left to buy for who are proving a little harder than I had hoped... But all in all, I am rather impressed with how I have coped this year. I have paid attention from around August time to what people would like and I I started buying things at the beginning of November. While you lot are all fighting through the Christmas traffic and not been very Ho ho ho about it, I will be reclining in my chair with a cup of cocoa.. Relaxing..(that is, if I had a reclining chair or any cocoa to drink!)

Anything else I buy is a bonus now! Ha!!

That is all xx