Why do people show up exceedingly late for a house party, and then refuse to leave? I need to sleep, and you need to go home. How much more clear can I get?
Why lie to me that you were at work, when you were clearly NOT? Talk about pointless lies. But thanks to you, I’m learning how to control my temper, or rather, how to unleash it in a way that harms no-one (more on that later).
Is it possible to exchange siblings? I now see/ understand how some people only talk to their siblings during Christmas and family events…
Rude is inviting me to hang out with you and your pals, and then for all of you to spend the whole time chatting away in your native tongue, when you know I’m from a different country, therefore understand NOT ONE WORD OF WHAT IS BEING SAID. Being silent when the rest of the group is laughing away is NOT comfortable…and again, I have learnt my lesson.
If I write/call/email/sms/blow smoke signals to you, and you DON’T respond, do NOT ask me why I’m silent.
So Friday afternoon found me on a road trip to Ikea. I say roadtrip coz there is no Ikea in my part of the woods; the nearest one being in London. So off we went, sun was out which was lovely…drove with the sun-roof open…joy I did learn a few things about myself though..
I like bright colours. I do…just because I tend to dress in black, brown, and blue most days, I realised that I look good in orange . Okie let me re-phrase that to say that I look good in orange when the sun is out and when I’m happy.
I can’t wait to move into my own house. This is not another housemate rant. I couldn’t stop drooling at the bedroom and kitchen sets….I know Ikea is dead simple, but there is something about furnishing my first house..something that is all mine. Where I don’t have to consult with anyone before buying something, or have arguments simply because I want a bright green cushion in the middle of a red and cream scheme!
I have flashes of broodiness (ie desire to have babies)…but it is quick. This was a result of seeing the babies and children’s bedroom sets. So cute! From princess themes, to themes with cars, puppets, etc…*sigh*. Right after I go right back to being scared about being a parent…and no desire for the reality that comes with babies (waking up at random hours, putting someone else before myself, actually being responsible for someone’s life, widened hips….etc…lol)
Now that was the good part of the trip. Towards the end I got a massive headache (probably from walking miles and miles with a shopaholic who is in denial that they are a shopaholic) which ended up as one of the worst migraines of my life! Ever! As in I felt my head was too heavy for my body, and was finding it difficult to talk, or even keep my eyes open.
Anyhu, that is the most exciting thing that happened to me all week.
Random thoughts: I did something seriously dumb…but I shall blame it on the music..I didn’t know some songs could affect me like that….maybe this is just me, but there are some songs I listen to that bring back seriously vivid memories for me. It could be anything: times spent with family, good times in the past with friends, and the worst (for me) former lovey-dovey moments. There are some songs I cannot listen to…even after 2 years have come and gone, I still get a lump in my throat, and suspicious moisture in my eyes (not tears mind you) and I find my hand itching for the “next” button. Now, where was I? Oh yes, the dumb act. I was listening to this particular playlist…and I know I shouldn’t have, but I did. I was telling myself that I liked the songs before…and I would make myself re-like them again. Needless to say it didn’t work….and I need to find a way of pad-locking my phone and laptop when the urge to do crazy stuff arises.Said dumb act led to a moody/ depressed weekend….with me spending my Sunday wrapped in my duvet. Didn’t bother to cook…or look for anything remotely edible.
Final random thought:Highlight of the weekend was watching No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. I love it!Its become a permanent part of my Sunday night viewing…can’t wait for next week’s episode! I recognised one of the guest actors..A South African actress (can’t remember her name but she acts in Isindingo).One thing I wondered about…do they have any Botswanian actors in it?
Playlist:
Don’t stop (Funkin’ for Jamaica)- Mariah Carey ft Mystikal
I think technology dislikes me….a great deal…and just like Mo I’ve decided I will start looking for a SO who is thoroughly into IT….and all the hardware that comes with it…from phones to printers! (*King..ahem..cough cough)
I hate printers! I’ve added them onto a list of things that I have a love-hate relationship with..(they come right after lamps!)..If I could find a way of reproducing documents bila using a printer I’d be set…If I could convince the school printers to actually print out documents…not just eat up my printing allowance without so much as coughing out ONE page, I’d be happy….Last week I had to go and sweet talk the Computer Service guy into printing out my work, coz the printers were refusing to print from my account..yet eating up my money…and yet the work printed out from his account…what is that? And was I offered a refund? Nope! Just told it happens to some people..and they would look into it…aarrggh!!
PDF files are the current bane of my existence…I open one…and try and save it..and I get all sorts of weird error messages sent to my inbox…so tomorrow guess where I’ll be?? Yep! On a hot date with the Computer Services guy…..just realised I don’t know his name…
On a completely different note…got over my issues with my wo-wo-wo…and put on a dress on Friday..and actually left the house…with it on..as in I didn’t take it back to the shop..(yes if you’re wondering why this is a big deal to me…search for all posts with “wo-wo-wo” and you’ll understand why)..Guess I’m finally fulfilling one of my Christmas Day Resolutions…acceptance of me…..seeing that “me” comes attached to a “wo-wo-wo“…guess I’d better love it too…
Oooh…question time: Why is it when you meet someone you haven’t seen in a long time, they go like “Wow you have gained weight! You must be in a relationship!” What do the two have to do with each other? (Edit: Question does not refer to me….so just answer it objectively if you can…..)
Playlist:
Another part of me- Michael Jackson
Slow motion- Color me Badd (What happened to these guys??)
Had the most boring class ever today….okie usually Thursdays are slower than ever…but today there was something extra-slow about the last lecture….half the class left after the first hour…and the rest fell asleep/ played with their phones/twiddled their hair/ propped eyes open with their fingers (Last 2 so apply to me)
I feel like I’ve been digging in a shamba the whole day! (Thats what Mama Val says when I say I’m tired…she will have to ask if I’ve been digging in a shamba the whole day…if I haven’t, I shouldn’t be complaining)
But I digress, I just dropped by to give salaams/ shout-outs…and ooh yeah..talk about jana. So my pal dropped by after class…ati we take a walk to the student bar and chill…so I say okie…and we head off…as we were walking, we were both lamenting over how old we feel we’re becoming. Then I mentioned how I no longer get Id-ed by bar staff/ supermarket staff/corner shop staff when ordering alcohol….
Yes apparently I look under age to some people and they sometimes stop me from purchasing my bottle of yumminess….and guess what happened when I got to the student bar….I got ID-ed! I was laughing so hard…..thank goodness I’d carried a huge bag with my cards and everything….He actually said that I looked like a Fresher..and when I gave him the eyebrow showing my disbelief, I was told to consider it a compliment…..I do hope I’ll be one of those women who age beautifully….kinda like Iman….seen the new cover of the Essence magazine? I’m so going to get it….and dream about looking that good when I’m 53..
Will do proper reads and comments on your blogs soonest…Now, me and my young self need some sleep!
Roses that I bought today to cheer myself up….pretty huh? Errm behind the flowers is my treasured poster of LOTR…it kinda creeps some people out..but I love it! I knew I met my soulmate when I found someone who not only loved the poster..but had an identical one..and it was framed! Sigh..now if only if he was straight….ooh and below is a leso covered self-standing thingie…Lesos are so versatile…I use mine for everything! I’m sure 3TOC could come up with even more uses…but here are mine: Dress, towel, headwrap, comfort blanket, lie down down on the grass smiling at the sun blanket, wrap when I can’t find a gown, overall to protect my clothes from dirt when doing chores….ok woman..take it from there!
Tiny blue ring that I got this week….I had a similar pic of my hand as my FB picture and was accused of having “alien thin” fingers….(sulks!)…But err yeah my fingers are thin..this ring is supposed to be a “Small” yet it only fits comfortably on ONE finger…the other it just slides out…I need to become rich and get myself seriously lush custom fit rings…
And yes, myFirefox is pink
Errrm yeah thats it….hope y’all have a lovely weekend….
This song that has been on constant repeat…good thing I don’t share a room with anyone..they would go mad..(methinks)
I did learn a few things about myself though..
IT issues…and more on the wowowo progress
March 15, 2009 · 25 Comments
I think technology dislikes me….a great deal…and just like Mo I’ve decided I will start looking for a SO who is thoroughly into IT….and all the hardware that comes with it…from phones to printers! (*King..ahem..cough cough)
I hate printers! I’ve added them onto a list of things that I have a love-hate relationship with..(they come right after lamps!)..If I could find a way of reproducing documents bila using a printer I’d be set…If I could convince the school printers to actually print out documents…not just eat up my printing allowance without so much as coughing out ONE page, I’d be happy….Last week I had to go and sweet talk the Computer Service guy into printing out my work, coz the printers were refusing to print from my account..yet eating up my money…and yet the work printed out from his account…what is that? And was I offered a refund? Nope! Just told it happens to some people..and they would look into it…aarrggh!!
PDF files are the current bane of my existence…I open one…and try and save it..and I get all sorts of weird error messages sent to my inbox…so tomorrow guess where I’ll be?? Yep! On a hot date with the Computer Services guy…..just realised I don’t know his name…
On a completely different note…got over my issues with my wo-wo-wo…and put on a dress on Friday..and actually left the house…with it on..as in I didn’t take it back to the shop..(yes if you’re wondering why this is a big deal to me…search for all posts with “wo-wo-wo” and you’ll understand why)..Guess I’m finally fulfilling one of my Christmas Day Resolutions…acceptance of me…..seeing that “me” comes attached to a “wo-wo-wo“…guess I’d better love it too…
Oooh…question time: Why is it when you meet someone you haven’t seen in a long time, they go like “Wow you have gained weight! You must be in a relationship!” What do the two have to do with each other? (Edit: Question does not refer to me….so just answer it objectively if you can…..)
Playlist:
Categories: me..myself and I · pet peeves · quirks
Tagged: Technology, val, weight, weird comments, wowowo