Well this evening was just the tonic I needed after the past couple of days. Have I ever said my friends are awesome?

I'm a little merry but thankfully not drunk.

Suppose I should be going as I have work tomorrow. Night all. Love you.

No, and I oppose any attempts to censor or ban books. Sure there are those I don't like, or have a problem with the ideology behind it, but people should have the freedom to read it and make their own minds up.

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But apart from that everything was great.

Introduced by the shy and retiring John Barrowman. A marvellous version of this song.

Without wishing to spoil anything, I'll simply say that waters of mars is the first doctor who story I enjoyed since The Stolen Earth. Glad we don't have to wait so long for the next episode.

It was also great to watch it in the company of friends, so thanks to Shane et al for their hospitality. Sorry I couldn't stay for the wrestling, and apologies to Lucy as well.

Currently watching An Unearthly Child on DVD. The first episode is sublime, but my challenge is to see if I can finally manage to make it through the rest. Not that it's bad per say just... slow.

But not as slow as this f^&*ing computer. I've been typing away for about fifteen minutes now and this is all I've managed to write. That's the problem with a netbook I suppose, very low memory.

So, how are you guys?

A lot of SJA fandom seemed to really like last week's story and hate this week's. Whereas I had the opposite opinion. Granted, this week's wasn't anywhere near the same level as Mad Woman in the Attic or the Wedding of Sarah Jane, but was enjoyable enough I thought. Although I would agree with others that I am... apprehensive about the next story. Not that I have any great problem with the Slitheen that a lot of people appear to have, but I don't think they've really done much to warrant as many appearances as they have made. But we shall wait and see.

Well, weekend is nearly here, yay. Today's been OK so far, touch wood it stays that way. Just realised I need to inform the doctors of the change of my address, but that should be sorted OK.

Saw the doctor who 'twittersode' David Tennant did for the Chris O Connell show- twas both painful and amusing at the same time. LIke how David joked he wasn't going to do the accent as "it doesn't deserve the effort." John Simm's bemused cameo over the phone was good too.

Also read in DWM in addition to making audios based on Colin Baker's axed series (the one they were working on before the suspension) they're also adapting some of the stories for WIlliam Hartnell and Patrick Troughton's era (I'm presuming these will be done as companion chronicles) and also the scripts planned for the 1990 Sylvester McCoy series. Certainly find it intriguing, although truth be told much as I like the McCoy era some of the ideas sounded a bit naff. Really interested in the Colin Baker ones- specifically the nightmare fair and the one featuring both Sil and the Ice Warriors, because Sil was one of the best villains the show had towards the end.

Oh yeah, and apparently they're also doing an audio based on the unmade pilot of Terry Nation's dalek series., which may be fun

Making myself invisible.

Been listening to my wicked soundtrack for the first time in ages, and it's still great.

Worked two hours overtime this evening, to try and make a tad bit of cash back. My small fridge died on me today, suppose the trouble was previously I'd only used it for small periods of time, whereas I've had it on non-stop for the past few days for my milk and butter. Oh well, just have to chance it with the communal fridges, and to be fair so far no-one's stolen my stuff.

Had a great evening last night, paid my deposit for the christmas do, looking forward to it. The only drawback to last night was that the bar was playing christmas songs, and mostly shite ones at that (Wonderful christmas time, christmas rapping etc. etc.) ALREADY!

Anyway, not much to really add, other than the fact glad the weekend is that little bit nearer.

An incredibly, incredibly infamous sailor moon lemon fic. Needless to say this is NSFW. Although I still recommend megane 6/7's msting of it

I didn't post any comment about Remembrance Sunday yesterday, simply because I couldn't find the words. But my thoughts were with those who had given their lives, as they will be again this Wednesday.

Well, I'm back in Belfast now, my parents helped me move some more things down. Place really does feel like a home away from home. Just back from seeing "An Education". While I wouldn't go as far on the praise as some critics have, I did really enjoy it, and would agree with many that Carey Mulligan's performance was great.

Also relieved to find payment had gone through to the electric company and that account is now closed, so that is me completely finished with my old place. Done and dusted.

Well, back to work tomorrow. Night all.

True Heart by Rikki- aka Aeries/Aerith's theme from Final Fantasy VII but with lyrics to it.

Yes, I was one of *those* fans, but would like to think I've toned it down.

I have a decent mixture of friends- we do have a lot of common ground, but also have many of different backgrounds/beliefs, and as a matter of fact I dilerbately chose to go to an all inclusive integrated secondary school because I wanted to meet people of different backgrounds/experiences.

So I'm off until Tuesday. The original plan was to nip over to the west end but due to unforseen circumstances, that won't be possible. Nevermind, a few days off work will still be good.

Some good news- my cousin's girlfriend gave birth to a healthy baby girl, so happy birthday little Jessica.

Mum was also showing me some of the christmas cards she's made and has said that there's plenty to spare if I need any. Which reminds me- if any of my LJ friends want a card, let me know.

Spent most of today trying (and failing) to download a few games for the ol' scummvm. Was also trying (and failing) to try and view something online- though it doesn't load on my netbook (no big surprise, it has very low memory anyway) and for whatever reason when I go on either of the home computers it keeps saying there's a connection problem. No big deal, though.

Watched this week's SJA, but to be honest I didn't care for it. Just an irksome combination of bad performances and a bunch of overused tired old horror tropes.

Also watched the final episode of series two of Chuck. Really enjoyed it, and I look forward to series three in the new year.

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werepuppyblack gave me the following: Raw, knights who say NI!, "affirmative", Rose, Discworld.

This may be very brief as I'm on my lunch at the moment and don't have time to really elaborate.

Raw- Well I'm a fairly big wrestling fan, it was some friends who really got me into it- I don't get a chance to catch up with Raw as much since they begun to broadcast it live, but generally it's fun, but I prefer Smackdown

Knights Who Say Ni- Not my favourite scene from monty python and the holy grail, but still pretty damn funny, and was glad that they included it more or less in tact for Spamalot, which was an excellent show.

"affirmative"- Oddly enough I didn't really like K9 until School Reunion, where I felt he was used both minimally and effectively. But I've enjoyed his subsequent appearances, and the rivalry between him and Mr. Smith.

Rose- oh Rose. Where did it all go wrong? In the first series you were so awesome, but then from about Tooth and Claw onwards you descended into an annoying, whiny, spoilt little brat. I didn't think I could dislike a companion more than Mel, but this is the case.

Discworld- Simply brilliant, a right mixture of good laughs but also some clever ideas, for example a story like the Hogfather which is able to work in the nature of belief etc. Also just so many terrific characters.

While I did enjoy the episode, couldn't help but feel Sarah Parish was channeling Catherine Tate's nan character at times.

EDIT:

Was going to post this in another article, but decided to post it here. Apparently there's a gala next year to celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday, so far with Kerry Ellis and Adam Pascal being confirmed as part of it. It's also to raise money for Leukaemia Research.

Also says the wonderful Ashleigh Grey and Oliver Tompsett are taking part in a Christmas concert on the 6th of December. Sounds great.

EDIT TWO: Sorry, last one I promise, thrilled to hear the news that David Tennant, Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate are taking part in the Christmas version of Never Mind the Buzzcocks (Phil Jupitus posted about it on twitter). The mighty Cribbins is always fun on panel shows, and I always maintain Catherine is much funnier when she's being herself.

( even though there's no real spoilers it's under the cut anyway )


Edited due to my less than stellar spelling and the fact I didn't even finish one sentence. Eep.

So in my new place now- mum and dad helpemed me move  some other items down. They didn't have to do that, especially with dad being out of hospital, but he insisted.  They love the new place too, they said it felt more like home than my old place. Only two slight problems- I forgot to bring a quilt with me (ah well) and well, since it's on the ground floor at the front of the house, I can hear all the traffic outside and other things. But I'm sure I'll adjust. I was able to sleep in Paddy's Palace hostel for ages after all.

Currently watching my Trial of a Timelord boxed set- so far really enjoying The Mysterious Planet. I dunno why, but as a kid I really didn't like it (then again as a kid I thought Delta and the Bannermen was good). Whereas I've been really enjoying it this time around. I'd only planned on watching the first episode but I'm now halfway through episode three.

I know I should probably be getting to sleep soon, what with work and all. Good night dear friends (and anyone else who may be reading.) 

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