Blog Fodder - "What are some of your memorable experiences at school?"

Hmm well I thought on this and initially I couldn't think of any as well I was the quiet one, you know the type I mean. They sat in class go on with their work, had a few friends they hung about with but not much more at primary (junior) school. They didn't really take part in stuff and generally got picked semiantly last when their was a team picking event (they did generally give their all for the team though). On to high school (whatever the US equivlent is I don't know), much the same, maybe different friends, didn't go in for any of the school events etc, very quiet did the work required of them, just go on with it didn't mess about (often ending up a "teacher pet" or "class swot" tag :-S). You get the picture
Well there were a few now that I come to think of it although maybe not.
The First one, I do remember doing was the Royal Botanical Gardens in Glasgow and a victorian house museum the exact name escapes me given this was 20+ years ago are you surprised, got pictures and everything somewhere (of me and some classmates and the actually gardens). I won't say much more as well hmm as remember how your always told to go before ya leave, hey I couldn't I did try and well hmm I dont' think I need say any more Im erm erm never mind....
One of the few school trips I ever did, seriously there generally one arranged for 2 weeks away for like Primary 6-7 (10-11yr olds) but i never did go on it.
Another trip I do remember was one to another museum, this time down in the borders, absolutly lovely, I'd be oh 16 by this point, so say 6-7 years had passed since last trip and well I go up that day I did plan on wearing something that wasn't school uniform but I don't know I think I hit the auto pilot and well got stuck all day in the uniform, embarressing in another way but then we went to Fat Sam's Restruant in Edinburgh for a meal then back to the school that was fun for sure.. See 2 totally divergent one's
Hmm a third could be a letter that was written as part of a school project when I would have been 13, we each had to pick someone, or some organisation and write to them with a valid question. I know one person wrote to NASA about something and got a whole load of info back, so I hear you ask who did you write to and what was the question. I wrote to the Queen about her corgi's (for some reason - reason escapes me I think erm maybe It was slipped to me). i got a very nice letter back and given my mothers penchant for keeping some things I believe it's probably still around somewhere, it wasn't from the Queen personally but one of her Ladies in Waiting, quiet a nice letter about the fact it's not just corgi's but dorgi's (a daushound / corgi cross) she has as well (or had)..
Okay that's enough "experiences" I think.. Actually that's probably them all.

The names Bond, James Bond....

Oh my this film is funny, still got the action but funny. It's got that quirky british black humour in it in parts and just good old quirkyness else where, no Q, not gadgets as such but hmm it makes up for it.
Good night overall: Hit Pizza hut had a pepperioni Pizza with a twist on stuffed crust idea - very good, we were "stuffed" - lol. Got the cinema paid for tickets, got drinks n popcorn I may have been stuffed but there is always room for popcorn..
I can't say much more as well for a lot of the "humour" you need to have seen the film.

Time to get brain in gear....

Hmm it's that time of year again, it's close to that particular day well only X number of shopping days left till then, now I need to get started. I've got some figured out I don't do many thankfully but other I've got to figure out..
Im also going to see Casino Royale on friday with a friend okay I'm paying (given what happened last time when well I had a blonde moment and totally forgot - dang sometimes Im really freaking thick oh well)..
I really should e-mail some people, you know who you are and yes I am thinking of you guys even if I don't write / e-mail / phone ever other week.. I'd say day but that sounds way too "over the top".
So I'm here, just about work is keeping me occupied and well when not occupied by work I just wanna do nothing thus my lathargical approach to some things, feel free to browse my back catalogue of entries and maybe comment on them or even comment here about them (with references so it's easier for all ;) )

The Hierophant

I saw this on heathers and just had to try, I don't know why many of these I see and don't do something caused me to do this one.

You are The Hierophant Divine Wisdom. Manifestation. Explanation. Teaching.

All things relating to education, patience, help from superiors.The Hierophant is often considered to be a Guardian Angel. The Hierophant's purpose is to bring the spiritual down to Earth. Where the High Priestess between her two pillars deals with realms beyond this Earth, the Hierophant (or High Priest) deals with worldly problems. He is well suited to do this because he strives to create harmony and peace in the midst of a crisis. The Hierophant's only problem is that he can be stubborn and hidebound. At his best, he is wise and soothing, at his worst, he is an unbending traditionalist. What Tarot Card are You? Take the Test to Find Out.

Friendship

I recieved this in an e-mail from a friend, I've past it on to many of you but I thought I'd repost it here as well it got me thinking:
One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd". I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as h e crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks", they really should get lives. He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!", there was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.
I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends, he said yes.
We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came! , and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday! "He just laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
When we were seniors, we began to think about college.
Kyle decided on Georgetown , and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.
Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd.
He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak. Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him.
Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled, "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends... I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."
I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment.
I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize it's depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions.
With one small gesture you can change a person's life.
For better or for worse. God puts us all in each others lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others.
----
Now your wondering how does that relate to me or who ever this story is about.
Well it's me and I had moments of weakness, when I had thought it all out, looked into the black abyss that is death and wanted to just fall head long into it, oh for the sweet blessed release of death. I didn't of course why I had my friends, oh I had thought it all out, I was gonna get a gun, stand on the railing by the duck pond at the university pull the trigger and fall backwards in, death would have been assured will that and sometimes I'd maybe aquire a few pills just to make sure..
However every time I thought about it I stopped, something kept me alive my friend although they don't know it or I don't think they do, or at least for the most part they don't I kept that much to myself. Also my dog saved me she needed someone to run to, fall asleep ON and I do mean ON. Now your wondering why not say family here but well let's just say they didn't really fit in, only 1 person would have suffered but then again I had enough people who'd miss me so I knew I couldn't do it..
So to my friends then and to my friends here and now thank you. Life may get complex, and get me down but I know with sometimes just a word or a phrase or something things start to look brighter.

G

Filed under: Friendship, Just give me the prozac.., darkness.

A pittance of time

I got this link sent to me today in my daily humor letter.
Watch, listen, understand and remember.

http://www.army.gc.ca/chief_land_staff/remembrance/English/Docs/TKeng6mb.wmv

Anyone for a Q & A?

I've got ideas for postings but well they aren't fully formed adn well don't always make sense often I read something and bang post idea in head busy working itself out by the time I get around to maybe posting it's gone so time maybe for a Q & A session or a meme. That means you can read this and please do post a comment.
On another note the 3rd link I have on my page which is the click for breast cancer thingy I've reached the summit I think I actually did this a while ago I've taken 1116 steps so far Im not sure how many steps a click I do i believe it's 12 steps a day which is not bad I've been doing it a while now the other links are doing well too :).
The floor so to speak is open.

I am a Hazelnut tree

You Are A Hazelnut Tree

You're a charmer with a killer sense of humor. You are very demanding, but you can also be very understanding. No matter what, you always make a lasting impression - you're quite popular. Passionate, you are an active fighter for social causes and politics. In general, you are moody, honest, a perfectionist, and very sexual.

What's Your Celtic Horoscope?

Hmm How true is that, thanks to Heather for the pointer :)
P.S. I love hazelnuts :)

It's someone's birthday Soon...

Hmm what can I say it's that time of year again almost, we Brits remember the attempt that was made in 1604 buy Guy Fawkes to blow up the House of Parlament with the current King and all the political types inside. It of course backfired they were caught and killed the charge Treason.. So we build fires and set of fireworks to celebrate the failed attempt.. However that is not what this post is about it's about the one person in my family that well I really do care about a lot, my dearest Sister.. It's her birthday Sunday, see I can never forget her birthday now can I.
Thank you to Sharon for the wonderous gift which I am now in the process of finishing wrapping.
Don't worry folks I have photos of the artwork in it's frame taken just before I wrapped I will post them soon. I doubt I'll be able to post the expression as well erm I'll probably forget my camera..