7 posts tagged “robbie williams”
So much under my skin at the moment. The biggest thing is that my project position is extended but my permanent boss wants me back so I don't get to see things through to the end. Plus I have to go back to a job I abhor. Well it is some of the petulant people and the horrific workload that I really can't stomach. Ah well, everything happens for a reason.
The wedding in Mackay (St Helen's Beach) was lovely! I didn't take my camera for some strange reason only known to myself on that very day. Scored some more wedding stubby holders though - getting quite a collection now!
Then off to Brampton Island. I still didn't take any pics there except on the underwater camera, which aren't worth copying and putting on here.
So if you've ever wondered about Brampton there here is the scoop. It has NO NIGHTLIFE. Cocktail hour is from 5 - 6 - embrace it!. You have to book for dinner but if naughty can simply turn up when you are hungry and still eat. Food options are very limited - give the restaurant the swerve for lunch and dinner - even if you have to eat instant noodles! The water is very salty and I found diving a little hard! There is a jetty to swim with the big fish from, and the fish bowl, just off the resort is fantastic for snorkelling to your hearts content. They give you beach towels (yay!). They may or may not clean your room before cocktail hour (what the?) and they may or may not clean down benches and empty bins when they do. Hmmm. Mosquitoes - never seen so many outside a room in my entire life! We spent happy moments bashing them to death with pillows. The pools are very nice but there are people who will go down and bags the good spots before breakfast! Very Kath and Kim! We also went during school holidays so a lot of stuff was already booked out. If you do nothing else though go snorkelling in the fish bowl and ride the jet skis. We got ours up to 80km (and no accidents!). Oh and you fly to and from the island in little planes, which I loved.
And I am having man problems. Well only one man is a problem - the others are sitting off to the side just messing with my head from time to time. How many of you out there are still knocking back the man you lost your virginity to several decades ago? Fond memories of the sex but the relationship was a nightmare. Then there is the man who is very nice but not necessarily right for me (if I'm already iffy then what does that say?). Then there is the one that is absolutely terrible for me that I am increasingly hung up on. The girls made me read "He's Just Not That Into You" which worked for about a day. ARGGGGHHHHHH! No idea what I'm going to do about that one except keep my distance.
It was Miss Beautiful's b'day last week. She also had a health prob requiring surgery. Always gives us a scare. So the night before surgery where were we? At The Tivoli bopping along to The Waifs! I've always wanted to see them but given the girls live in America now they don't tour over here much. And it was packed out too - at one point it was almost as noisy as being at the Robbie Williams concert. The singer who also plays harp has the most amazing voice. They certainly exceeded my expectations live.
As a surprise for Miss B we took her to see Ben Lee at The Tivoli last night. She didn't find out till dinner and the look on her face was magic! If you haven't seen Ben in the flesh then you are in for a shock. He is quite short (needs legs to match his body length), has scary fluff hair parted on the side (never a good look), big ears and was wearing a gold suit. Oh and his guitar looked like it was kid sized! But he can write a love song. And he can lift the roof with his singing. He was only supported by a guy on electric guitar, his acoustic, and another guy on grand piano and keyboard (for the tinkly tunes). And his new cd Ripe is excellent. The title song is actually my fave:
And for once
In my life
I saw what I wanted
And I took a bite
I picked the fruit
From the tree
And it was ripe
Very simple but effective lyrics. He's also very funny to listen to when he tells his little stage stories. I yelled out to him during the concert and he yelled back "Hello". Aw shucks.
Now onto one of my other faves - soccer lovin' Robbie Williams. He was recently filmed talking about his current hobbies in LA. They included wanking, shooting heroin and bum sex. I so hope the American's get his sick sense of humour.
My other ongoing fave at the moment is Amy Winehouse. Poor Amy has been in a drug bust. Given the types of drugs she has injested it hardly seems right that she was only busted for marijuana. I love her songs and her singing but she is going the way of Janis and Keith and Jimi. If you find yourself liking just one song of hers then do yourself a favour and buy both her cd's. Her lyrics and melodies are amazing. Stronger Than Me is a must listen to song.
Speaking of cd's - I have discovered that if you buy a Japanese import of your favourite artist then you generally get extra songs for a similar price. So far I've done just that for Snow Patrol, Amy and The Kooks. Very happy with the goods.
My first day out of bed today - very exciting! Michelle said she could tell I was better because my potty mouth was back! So I'm currently watching crap tv and filling out my blog as best I can remember everything.
18 April - Michelle's 40th
I didn't get Michelle's present from Julia until we dropped the kids at school. When I let her open it she jumped up and down screaming how much she loved it! Yes, George was a hit!
And here is my Robbie signed memorabilia from the same guy.
Before I forget - here is a link to Michelle and Chris's 400 year old farm. It sold this week for more than the asking price. http://www.primelocation.com/uk-property-for-sale/details/id/KFWRWS1032345/
My Collectormania 11 tickets arrived in the mail! So excited! Never expected them to arrive before I left the country. They are so bright and shiny....
Hamish Blake is on Thank God You're Here tonight looking like (in his words) Bono the Vampire Slayer. Freaking hilarious look but the acting isn't quite cool enough to make the character real. I need to get me a photo of him dressed up like this sometime! He sang the duet Pussycats and Angels with Kate Ceberano. Look for it in the shops!
Only 7 more sleeps till I fly out. This weekend I have been very busy getting the house and yard tidied (with thanks to my helpers!). The packing is coming along slowly. It is all on the spare bed in piles so I can decide what to take and what stays. Temps are still down over there so the big jacket will get water proofed again this week and packed. Actually I'll probably need it in Japan so more crap to take on the plane with me. I have bravely decided on taking a very large book with me. Weighs a ton but I'm hoping it will be so damn interesting to read that I will overlook the whole carrying issue! Can you spell denial?
MOZ is all focussed on Spring Fever activities at the moment while Pure Robbie is all over the shop as usual. Apparently he is playing in a charity soccer match in Des Moines on April 21 so that blows the possibility of me running in to him in London! If he was playing somewhere in the UK I'd kill someone for a ticket but we'll be in Barcelona on that weekend anyway and as much as I love the man I wouldn't bail on a special weekend with the girls for anyone. I think the signs are definately leaning towards him being about to out himself as being on a bi mission (wont commit to gay given his past). Whatever makes him happy.
Actually that will be what I will miss the most while I am away - my music. I wont be taking anything with me and English music can be somewhat poppy. And so much great stuff happening while I'm away. Apparently Jack Johnson did an impromptu Blues Festival appearance and is now living out here. I love that man! Well his music anyway, and have always wanted to see him live. Off to John Mayer on Tuesday night - yay!!!!!
It's been quite a while since I had the time to blog and I'm pretty sure you wont here much more from me till the big OS trip. About 4 weeks away I guess. I'm trying not to think about it because so much is going on and I don't have time to go into holiday mode prematurely.
First up, here's the link to my sister's shave videos. Part 4 is my favourite because she went all silly after it was done. There is a break in proceedings because my memory card in my camera decided not to work and I had to run off and get another while it was all happening. I was not happy! DM has an Uma Thurman/Pulp Fiction kind of wig to wear to work. I think she looks great without it though. I think she ended up raising about $500 all up so that is great for cancer research! Lots of views on the footage, which is nice! Now here is the link:-
And this sounds totally pathetic but the whole Robbie Williams in rehab and then out again prematurely looking like shit really threw me. I've got rehab issues I guess and had this feeling he wouldn't make it. I don't know how he goes through something like that so publicly - makes me feel sick. So much negative media on it even though they had no new info. And I don't know how the people around him let him get away with leaving rehab early and not going straight to another. Shopping for Bentley's? Out at nightclubs? What the f???? Finish what you started....
Hello peoples!
It has been a hard few days at work. The project is drawing to its Go-Live date and everyone is frantically attending training, data cleansing, having practice discussions, meltdowns, etc. The usual project suspects. I have spent my time calming people down and passing them chocolates and tissues. I'm sure my breakdown is imminent! This morning in the car (while dealing with an irate worker) I was having chest pains. Could've been all the cheesecake I ate last night?
Not sure if I mentioned this before but the OS trip is now including Barcelona! Tokyo, London, Barcelona, some more of London then Morocco. Oh its a hard life! London accom is all booked (Piccadilly Backpackers) and my James Marsters ticket allocations are coming through. Some Mozzies are upset with what they got but I have fun wherever I am put so it doesn't worry me where I sit.
I keep having dreams about the man and they aint pretty ones! In all of them he has buck teeth. I don't normally have teeth issues but there they are in my dreams, scaring me!
Also got a new hair cut last weekend - I was starting to look like sassqwatch! (sp????). My regular hairdresser is on her honeymoon so I was desperate and had to try someone else. Looks noice but needs a colour in it. Maybe I'll do that tonight?
I did something yesterday that I am still feeling very bad about, and yes I have apologised for it but the guilt lingers on! I got caught up in a thread on PR about an ex of RW's who sold her story to a UK tabloid. I even referred to her as a 'dirty minger'. This ex actually got on the thread and read what we had written and defended herself about what had really happened. The thread got something like 22,000 hits on it in 24 hours, which shows you what a hot potato it became and fast. I was right in the thick of it. Don't know what got in to me. They closed it off yesterday but people can still view it. I almost withdrew my membership over it. I'm not normally judgemental to that degree and since I can't tell what is true and what is not I am still surprised by my behaviour. Lesson learned (I hope).
It is RW's birthday today and I tried to wind up a friend (who hates even a mention of the man) by emailing and asking if he'd remembered to send him a card. He emailed back this morn that Robbie had asked him for b'day drinks but that he couldn't because he was busy working on my project. I had a blonde moment and thought he was talking about a mutual friend we know, also called Robbie. So I call Robbie and yell "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" What a tool. Wonder what the real Robbie got for his birthday though? Something from the dogs?????
I am presently doing the most ugliest and hugest yawns that take over your whole head. It is 5.30pm - how the hell am I going to stay awake till a reasonable bedtime? And I've 'listened' to John Mayer over and over and over like a vegetable today. MS and I got tickets to see him on 10 April which I am VERY happy about! Not great tickets but I am there to hear him sing no drool over.
And only 3 more sleeps till Little Britain Live! I think they are playing for like 5 nights in a row in Brissie! Must be a record of some kind?
Started singing lessons last night - just for fun. I do want to learn how to harmonise successfully too. I was very nervous but had to do some silly things so that relaxed me pretty quickly. I found out I have a soprano voice (through I was an alto) and my range covers 3 octaves which sounds a lot! I'm not back for 2 weeks but have humming, lip bubbling and the a vowel scales to practice. Oh and my breathing. I'm going to make up a cd of scales so I can play it in the car between meetings.
Work is fecking awful! Can't even stomach detailing why. Big project date coming up and everyone is having the last minute crazies. I'm feeling quite calm but because of what is going on around me I have to keep fighting an urge to stab people.
Lost started back last night but was just all revision crap! I hate those kinds of shows! Find them dissappointing.
Got news this morning that we are now adding a girls weekend in Barcelona to the holiday. More countries to conquer! Still have probs sorting out accom in London for the week - I'm being a little fussy (and scabby).
I started a new thread on Pure Robbie called 'Dear Mr Williams'. Just whimsical requests in case he ever logs on. A bit off fun really.
Given this is my first real day back at work I have been inundated with requests for info about the Robbie Williams concert last December. Apparently my photos and You Tube link have been sent to all and sundry, including people overseas who don't know me!
I never realised till today how lucky we were to get such a good spot - that's what everyone keeps saying about the photos - how did you get so close? Do I not look like the kind of girl who can wiggle her way up front? Maybe because I'm short? Generally I always get myself a good spot at a concert regardless of what type of ticket I buy and I'm never rude or pushy and never grab at the famous people so mayb it is karma.
On the weekend I discovered a fan site called www.purerobbie.com
If you are an RW fan it is excellent! The thread that had me in awe was the Close Encounters 2006 Scrapbook. They had made a page for every single concert and included the Pure Robbie members names who had attended each and had all their photos of the same concert together. Even photos of them in the venue or lining up. Oh and snaps of the venues as they filled with people. Great idea and some of the pics were amazing! And there is a girl on there (name escapes me) who went to something like 14 of his concerts around the world. She had a post for each one and had different spots at each one too - sometimes inner circle, sometimes front row, sometimes way back in the stands. Apparently she'd just get herself a ticket when she got to each city. Not sure how she afforded it all but she did have a few close to RW moments outside of the gigs. And it was interesting to see how different/similar each show was - the good, the bad (not that there seemed to be any of those). And there is a thread with naked photos on it and I'm talking meat and two veg naked from the Rock DJ film clip. Why the hell you'd want photos of yourself out there swinging the trunk around I don't know! Anyway, I'll join the PR site as soon as I can think up a cool nickname for myself. Guess Mrs Williams is already taken?
I know I'm still rambling about this, but what I also realised from the photos was how bizarre it must be to be him. All those people jumping and screaming for you and wanting something personal from you. There was even a photo of him having a smoke outside his hotel and there are fans everywhere trying to take photos and his security shielding him. Can you actually imagine not being able to do anything without an audience, including sitting on a step for a quick smoke? How do famous people cope with such things when they are having a shit day?
