Sunday the 16th of January 2005
As per usual,theres too much to write about and I dont want to write a long account which you cant be assed to read. I was torn between some form of "Quotes and moments from 2004", or talking about the 100 foot carrier bag kite we've now got from the 5th floor which provides entertainment for all, but due to a few people giving me grief over the last fortnight,its a more serious entry looking at three things.Hair,Driving and my friends.
A. Hair
Why dont I have my hair cut?
After Neil went on at me for this all the way home last weekend and to stop others here's why.
1. It costs money
I went shopping yesterday and spent £28 for 2 weeks shopping. My fridge is full of 'Smartprice' stuff,even the wine only cost £1.48 (tho it wasnt too shabby) It costs £15 to have it cut the way I like, eg not paying some butch guy £4 to hack it all off in 5 mins. If your willing to pay for my haircut,then sure I'll have it done.If not dont bother.
2.People like it
E.g Read the New Year Entry, More people like the hair,then not.
3.I like it
Prob the most important one of all. I like my hair the way it is.It's not ponytail length or anything daft like that but its not too short. It makes me look like a student and look far more intellectual.
B.Driving
Why dont I learn how to drive?
1. Why should I?
Is it the law? Do I need to drive straight away as soon as I turn 17? No?Good then stop asking me.
(Actually getting angry now)
2.Money
My parents have jobs which dont exactly pay a lot,ive learned that more so this year. We have a brother and sister who deserve a chance to go to uni and drive,why should I take all the cash and then leave them with no oppotunities at all? I could pay for it all myself but I have better things to spend cash on and have been saving for uni myself.
3. Theres no point.
Well there isnt - Most of you people who are learning how to drive dont really need to bother. You can walk and get the train etc to wherever you want to go,you just want to try and get a bit more social status. Now theres exceptions to this of course,but in genreal its true.
4. I had better things to do
The main thing about learning to drive when your 17 is to get it out the way which is fair enough. I had a choice between learning or focusing on A levels and doing a GCSE in archaeology and Im pretty sure i picked the same one
5.Whats the rush?
My dad nearly died in an accident when he was 19 when he was hit off his motorbike. Had he have,I wouldnt be here as well as the hundreds of lives he's saved in his career. I can learn to drive when Im good and ready and I have the time and money. I dont see myself going anywhere in the next 4 years or so I need to learn how to drive for.
C.My friends
This is just a short one. I choose who my friends are,no one else. So if people dont like that dont start crying to me! Especially seeing as everyone who does has a friend who just as much of an ass,or that people dont get on with.
Moral:If I dont comment on how you should live,what gives anyone the right to comment on how I do?
Ok fun stuff now
I finally got back to Southampton,where it looks like I'm here till the end now. I'm not going back for Easter because quite frankly,why should I? Its costing just under £12 a night here and may as well make the most of it!
Had the panic of doing three essays in two days. Added with the fact my printer packed it in and so I thought I would get a tesco value Ink cartridge refill set instead of just chipping out for a new cartridge.
Bloody mistake that was. I end up wed night covered in ink - literally nearly in tears because the thing wont work. Finally get them in and hand them over with 20 seconds to spare before 4pm only to be told I need a report sheet which I forgot.
There was much drinking that night.
Friday night saw everyone go for the weekend apart from me and Rich and also the much antcipated return of Rob! 10pm he knocks on the door and so we set up 'munchies' food,Ricky Gervais DVD,booze and a bong is bought down.Obv I dont smoke but the fumes do start to go to my head and make me tired. 2am the guys are about to go when the doorbell rings. Foolishly Rich doesnt use the peephole but opens the door and in walk 9 stoned people.I wouldnt mind but we only knew 3 of them at most. 4am comes and they start to leave apart from one who's asleep on the sofa and wont move so we leave her there overnight,armed with my spare quilt and a saucepan to be sick in if needbe.
Of course by now I cant sleep and so spend the next hour unpacking all my stuff,I hadnt had a chance to before with the essays and all.
After waking up at 3pm next day I quickly knock up a shopping list and buy essentials from ASDA as well as getting an application form (shudder) The guys from 502 invite us up and show us their kite which is 5 carrier bags tied together with 100m of string. Dangle it out the top window and its so windy it goes for miles - or 100m.That would make sense. Also they've set up a piece of string from the flat to the bins outside where we chuck all our rubbish in. By just whacking a coathanger on each bag,they can now dispose of their rubbish without leaving the room. Its genius!
Word of hte Day - Unique
As per usual,theres too much to write about and I dont want to write a long account which you cant be assed to read. I was torn between some form of "Quotes and moments from 2004", or talking about the 100 foot carrier bag kite we've now got from the 5th floor which provides entertainment for all, but due to a few people giving me grief over the last fortnight,its a more serious entry looking at three things.Hair,Driving and my friends.
A. Hair
Why dont I have my hair cut?
After Neil went on at me for this all the way home last weekend and to stop others here's why.
1. It costs money
I went shopping yesterday and spent £28 for 2 weeks shopping. My fridge is full of 'Smartprice' stuff,even the wine only cost £1.48 (tho it wasnt too shabby) It costs £15 to have it cut the way I like, eg not paying some butch guy £4 to hack it all off in 5 mins. If your willing to pay for my haircut,then sure I'll have it done.If not dont bother.
2.People like it
E.g Read the New Year Entry, More people like the hair,then not.
3.I like it
Prob the most important one of all. I like my hair the way it is.It's not ponytail length or anything daft like that but its not too short. It makes me look like a student and look far more intellectual.
B.Driving
Why dont I learn how to drive?
1. Why should I?
Is it the law? Do I need to drive straight away as soon as I turn 17? No?Good then stop asking me.
(Actually getting angry now)
2.Money
My parents have jobs which dont exactly pay a lot,ive learned that more so this year. We have a brother and sister who deserve a chance to go to uni and drive,why should I take all the cash and then leave them with no oppotunities at all? I could pay for it all myself but I have better things to spend cash on and have been saving for uni myself.
3. Theres no point.
Well there isnt - Most of you people who are learning how to drive dont really need to bother. You can walk and get the train etc to wherever you want to go,you just want to try and get a bit more social status. Now theres exceptions to this of course,but in genreal its true.
4. I had better things to do
The main thing about learning to drive when your 17 is to get it out the way which is fair enough. I had a choice between learning or focusing on A levels and doing a GCSE in archaeology and Im pretty sure i picked the same one
5.Whats the rush?
My dad nearly died in an accident when he was 19 when he was hit off his motorbike. Had he have,I wouldnt be here as well as the hundreds of lives he's saved in his career. I can learn to drive when Im good and ready and I have the time and money. I dont see myself going anywhere in the next 4 years or so I need to learn how to drive for.
C.My friends
This is just a short one. I choose who my friends are,no one else. So if people dont like that dont start crying to me! Especially seeing as everyone who does has a friend who just as much of an ass,or that people dont get on with.
Moral:If I dont comment on how you should live,what gives anyone the right to comment on how I do?
Ok fun stuff now
I finally got back to Southampton,where it looks like I'm here till the end now. I'm not going back for Easter because quite frankly,why should I? Its costing just under £12 a night here and may as well make the most of it!
Had the panic of doing three essays in two days. Added with the fact my printer packed it in and so I thought I would get a tesco value Ink cartridge refill set instead of just chipping out for a new cartridge.
Bloody mistake that was. I end up wed night covered in ink - literally nearly in tears because the thing wont work. Finally get them in and hand them over with 20 seconds to spare before 4pm only to be told I need a report sheet which I forgot.
There was much drinking that night.
Friday night saw everyone go for the weekend apart from me and Rich and also the much antcipated return of Rob! 10pm he knocks on the door and so we set up 'munchies' food,Ricky Gervais DVD,booze and a bong is bought down.Obv I dont smoke but the fumes do start to go to my head and make me tired. 2am the guys are about to go when the doorbell rings. Foolishly Rich doesnt use the peephole but opens the door and in walk 9 stoned people.I wouldnt mind but we only knew 3 of them at most. 4am comes and they start to leave apart from one who's asleep on the sofa and wont move so we leave her there overnight,armed with my spare quilt and a saucepan to be sick in if needbe.
Of course by now I cant sleep and so spend the next hour unpacking all my stuff,I hadnt had a chance to before with the essays and all.
After waking up at 3pm next day I quickly knock up a shopping list and buy essentials from ASDA as well as getting an application form (shudder) The guys from 502 invite us up and show us their kite which is 5 carrier bags tied together with 100m of string. Dangle it out the top window and its so windy it goes for miles - or 100m.That would make sense. Also they've set up a piece of string from the flat to the bins outside where we chuck all our rubbish in. By just whacking a coathanger on each bag,they can now dispose of their rubbish without leaving the room. Its genius!
Word of hte Day - Unique
posted by Gareth @ Sunday, January 16, 2005
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