KASSADY

Something made me smile today:

My Flickr page is teaching me lolcat!

Ive had a crappy week.  Ive had some sort of horrendous tummy bug or ive poisoned myself by forgetting to clean that rancid bit of cucumber thats been there three years out of the back of my fridge or something. 

I like to eat and I like to drink and I hate not being able to do either because I cant keep anything except water down.  My teeth hurt also and Im sure that the copius amounts of painkillers ive been consuming arent doing anything to ease my stomach cramps.  Bleurgh.

Ive been a bad buzzfriend because Ive been posting and not commenting, forgetting to answer messages and just generally being sucked down into a world of self pity and absorption, which i almost - yes almost - drowned in.

Lucky for me I have a 13 year old daughter with a great big heart and a way of cheering me up I'd die without.  It's Mother's Day here, she's been out with her Dad and just dropped a card in for me.  It looks like this:

Oh yes it does.  And it really is Irish easy listening star Daniel O'Donnell.  For those of you who dont know who he is - imagine David Hasselhoff with an irish brogue singing about green valleys and things.  And here's what happens when I open the card:

Another picture of him yes, but to cap it all off - he speaks!  He's there wishing me a Happy Mothers Day and telling me to take care of myself.  Hahahahahahaha!  Its sooo bad its good.

So now, despite the fact that my son forgot to get me a card at all, that ive had harsh words with members of my family and that I have cried so hard all day even though im not sure why, im smiling now.

I promise to catch up with everyone next week.  Thank you to anyone thats looked at, commented and buzzed my posts, left me notes or little personal messages, sometimes its the small things that keep you going.

*Mwah*

Ooh, almost forgot, Shannon's put together what looks like an awesome mixtape so Im off to download it and sing myself happy!

Inspired by the great Bukowski

How i know im getting old 

I walked more than a mile yesterday and my legs still ache

I have a sudden, surprising but overwhelming attraction to Anthony LaPaglia but only as Jack Malone in Without a Trace and not in any previous incarnation

I have irrational hatred towards people I dont really know and for no good reason.  I used to be tolerant, have middle to left wing political views and work for a charity, now i cant turn the TV on without shouting at it

I listened to a Jack Penate song and I liked it, it didnt cause offence and I thought about buying his album

Im disgusted by Sharon Osbourne and her sorry excuse for a family.  Theyre not cool, theyre not clever and neither are we for embracing a bunch of  loud mouth idiots, that were they poor, we would cross the street to avoid.

Thank you and goodnight

OunceofWentz Tagged Mah Face!

 1. Have you ever felt replaced?
Yes

2. Are you only friends with the rich?
Hahaha!  I dont know any

3.What cellphone do you have?
Nokia N95

5. Last person who called you, and what do you think about him/her?
Josh - I hope he realises that he's better than he thinks he is

6. Last time you shopped at Abercrombie/Hollister ?
Never

What Madness! Another Journal Tag!
 
Tagged by skintight

1. If you could say anything to the person who has hurt you most in life what would you say?
    Say goodbye to your bollocks

2. When will your next kiss be?
   Tonight probably

3. What song are you listening to?
.    I have the TV on in the background, Im about to watch Heartbreak Kid

4. Who does it remind you of?
    Ben Stiller (as he's in it)

5. Last movie you watched? with who?
   La Vie En Rose

6. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
  Sally but shes also my sister so I would say Nat

7. What CD is in your stereo?
   Biffy Clyro - Puzzle

8. Has a friendship ended recently that you wish hadn't?
    No - not since I'd just left school

9 & 10 where are you?

In my living room in England

11. What are you most looking forward to?
     Summer

12. What are your nicknames?
     Becks

13. Describe your dream life:
    Travelling around the world taking pictures, with money no object.  Meeting cool people and learning new things

14. Where would you like to live?
     Potrero Hill in San Francisco

15. Last time you spent the night at someone's house?
     Ages ago

16. When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
     When i saw Razorlight live

TOP TEN THINGS ABOUT YOU
1. Are you single?   Oh yes
2. Are you happy?  Getting that way

3. Are you bored? Only boring people get bored (hehehe!  im a parent - forgive me my cliches!)
5. Are you Italian? No
6. Are you pregnant? If I am i dont remember how i got that way - which is disappointing
8. Are you cool? Im a nerd, an old nerd
9. Are you Irish? No
10. Are your parents still married? Yes

TEN LASTS:
1. Last phone call you made: To my sister planning school holiday fun for kids

2. Last phone call you received: Charlie - arguing

3. Last person/people you hung out with? Sally and Claire

5. Last person you tackled?: noone i hate confrontation of the verbal or physical kind

6. Last person you IM'd:  Dont have any sort of IM

7. Last text message you received: It was something along the lines of ' Happy retards day, ' im sending this text to someon i consider special...blah blah

8. Last person you hugged?: Tahnee

9. Last person you hated?:  My sisters ex - ii hate him for her
10. Last person you laughed with?:  Sally and Evan and Josh

CONSIDER YOURSELF TAGGED

helen's EXTREME survey

                                  
You know these surveys:
What are you wearing? Everyone is always wearing sweats or pj’s. I have yet to read that someone is wearing a tutu and scuba gear.
Do you like dogs or cats?  yawn.

Here are some questions I would LOVE to see your answers to:

 
1.  Q: Who’s scarier: a) Ronald McDonald  b)Burger King King  c)other mascot (name)
     A:  Most definitely Ronald.  He gives ginger's a bad name!

 

2.  Q: What is the most embarrassing thing you have ever done or that has happened to you?
     A: I might once have wet myself in the cinema whilst watching Brokeback Mountain, or i might not

 

3.  Q: Have you ever intentionally stolen anything bigger than a pack of gum? If so, what?
     A:  When i was a little kid i was a kleptomaniac and would take anything that wasnt nailed down. 

4.  Q: Describe an unusual family tradition you had when you were a kid or one you have now.
     A:  Now, we go to music festivals for our holidays

 

5.  Q: What happens to us after we die?
     A: We rot 

 

6.  Q: Did you ever have a crush on any of your teachers? Describe.
     A:  I was in love with my english teacher, until i realised he might love me back - that freaked me out a bit

 

7.  Q: Define “osculate.”
     A: I like to do this the french way

 

8.  Q: If you were eating your last Godiva truffle and dropped it on a New York City street, would you pick it up, wipe it off  and eat it?
     A: No im not a massive chocolate lover

 

9.  Q: Which American president would you like or have liked to have an affair with?
     A: Kennedy without a doubt.  mmmm

 

10.  Q: What is the soul?
     A: I dont beileve in all that spiritual stuff

AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO DO IT!

Dear Bree

helen099 asked me to tell about the concert.  It was amazing.  Id walked around London all day and then had to stand amongst many, many teenage girls for 3 hours whilst Paramore and support did their sets. 

 I didnt know what to expect really, obviously Ive heard both albums but Ive read so much about them on this site that I didnt know whether to believe the hype or not.  I neednt have worried.  Hayley has it all - stage presence, voice and X factor. 

It didnt matter that most people there were considerably younger than me (nobody mistook me for someone else's mum) or that my feet hurt and I couldnt get to the bar.  The time flew.  Anyone lucky enough to get a ticket - take advantage. 

The photos above are mine, taken on my cell phone.  Obviously not of the standard of unsceneunheard who you should all check out too.

Biffy Clyro tomorrow.  Excited!

Following on from newageamazon’s post imploring you to join the word nerds and expand your vocabulary,  we keep our side of the bargain by introducing you to today’s word:

Skulduggery

To say out loud:  Skull-DUG-uh-ree

Meaning:  underhanded or unscrupulous behaviour. Also: a devious device or trick

Example:

Hayden Panettiere fell victim to Ashton Kutcher’s skulduggery in a recent episode of Punk’d.

It’s that horrible time of year when Christmas is over and the celebrations of New Year have passed (along with my birthday – damn my parents and their spring time fornicating!).  The sky is grey, the air is cold and there’s nothing to look forward to for a whole other year. 

Im not a total misery but I struggle with winter and Im not like Buzznet’s very own ray of sunshine ounceofwentz, I don’t have a naturally sunny disposition.  I tend to shut down, close myself off from my friends and retreat to webland. 

So when you’re feeling flat, your inspiration has gone and spring is still a long way off how do you remedy the situation?  I don’t want to give in to lethargy or surrender to melancholia but what’s a girl to do?

Answer:-

Fill the forthcoming week with fun and frolics courtesy of one very lovely sister.

The merriment kicks off tomorrow night with a trip to London’s west end, my grubby little mitts holding tightly on to tickets for Hairspray the musical.  I could tell you how excited I am but you wouldn’t believe me.  Im taking my phone which has a handy little camera on it so im hoping to get a few good night time shots of our sleazy capital while im there – yippee!

Saturday night it’s back to London again and the splendour that is Brixton Academy to see much hyped Buzznet favourites Paramore. I haven’t seen a live band since August last year so this little trip is long overdue.  Ive never seen Paramore before and im nervous.  Will they be as good as I hope?  Have they sold out and gone mainstream and does it really matter?  Will I be the oldest person there by 20 years and be mistaken for someone’s mum?  (quite possibly this will happen).  Again I will be taking my handy phone cam but because of a phobia of crowds and moshpits that was developed a few years ago when I was knocked backwards onto the floor at a gig, I will be standing very near the back and taking slightly blurry shots featuring (mostly) tall people’s heads.

It’s a trip up the M1 next Thursday for my final outing and Im rounding off the week in style with a visit to Leicester Uni Students Union to see the rock gods from Scotland that are Biffy Clyro.  By this time I may have worked up enough courage to get a bit nearer the front hence the chance of snapping some slightly less blurry more relevant photos may increase.  There is a marginally higher chance that we will be lost in the maze that is Leicester city centre and never be seen again.  A chance I’m happy to take for one night with the Neil.

I’ll update as and when the photos are ready but im convinced Ive found the receipe for eradicating the despair.  Thanks sis!

How did you vote in my polls last year?  Want to know the outcome?   Hold on to your seats round one out of the way round two – here we go!!

OK – this was a biggie and I knew that there would be some passionate answers about this one – My Chemical Romance and their alternative careers.  Strangely,  Mikey doesn’t seem to have a future as an urban poet in your minds.  You somehow can’t see him standing at speaker’s corner spouting forth on the complexities of self.  However, you all seem to think that Frank will leave MCR and start a Pizza restaurant – I have my order for medium Hawaiian at the ready J

Changing tack completely I asked where you stand on the fat/skinny debate.  Finally, along comes a woman that swims against the tide in the form of Beth Ditto from the Gossip.  You were sensible enough to vote that she’s big and she’s happy and you love her - that’s what counts. 

A controversial one next.  What makes a good Buzznetter?  What keeps you coming back for more?  No surprise that lots of you come here to check out the music communities and pictures of your favourite bands – anyone who does this can count themselves amongst the highest percentage.  Scenesters score second highest and sadly (in my eyes) original content limps in third. 

Bringing things a bit more up to date I asked whether age was an outdated concept when it came to glamour.  Surprisingly (considering the average age of you - the voting public) – most of you were happy to go with the fact that older people can look great but drew the line at seeing Madonna all but flash her ladygarden in THAT lycra leotard.

When asked if you were scared that Amy Winehouse would set her hubby on you if you booed her – you actually couldn’t care less.  Either Amy has run out of sympathy or you never had any for her in the first place.

You all lost my love a little bit by suggesting that Gerard Way could behave as badly as he wanted with his fans if he was tired.  Apparently there is minimum disappointment for the man who blows smoke in fans faces….

You won my love back by voting in your droves about your favourite retro band.  You made me feel old by classing them as retro but I can’t deny that Nirvana are as close to my heart as you can get without it being weird.  Queen came in a tight second. Call me cynical but I see a link here between rock god Freddie and his crew and  MCR’s high profile love of this band.  Or maybe im just bitter that the Cure didn’t score higher?

A taste of what’s to come?  Ridiculous celebrity predictions 2008 have you guessing that Paris will get a job – now Ive heard it all.

Thanks to everyone that voted, commented and just thought about this stuff a little more than they would have done.  Have a zinging 2008!

Unless you live under a rock, you will know that the first stage in the election of a new President in the United States has begun.

As outsiders looking in, we rest-of-the-worlders naturally have some slight concerns about who is likely to succeed the great George W Fustercluck and become the most powerful leader on the planet.  (I realise that it’s also a time of racing hearts and high blood pressure for most Americans too – but at least you have a say in the matter, allegedly). Control – where are you when I need you most?

In the headlines at the moment – it’s all about the battle of the Democrats.  Obama vs. Clinton – will the US have its first black or first female President?  The Republican candidates are so grey and boring that I’d have to look up their names to mention them and frankly – I can’t be bothered.

Anyway, it came to mind that after 4 years of rollercoaster rides with your outgoing leader; frankly all of the new pretenders may be a bit on the staid side.  That walking out the door with Bush would be a sense of danger, anticipation and expectation that we’ve become used to over time.  The feeling of suspense will disappear – the time for collective holding of breath and crossing of fingers will pass.  We might even miss it.

But fear not!  Ive had my thinking cap on and after much conjugation (and a little internet searching) have unearthed from world politics and royalty, an alternative set of nominees to stand for US President.  And these guys could never be called dull.

Ok, lets kick things off with dream contender number one; French President Nicolas Sarkozy.  His hardline politics have shocked some but that’s not what this list is all about.  Google his name and you’ll find him all over the internet – involved in one scandal or another.  Video footage of him drunk at the G8 summit clogs up Youtube.  And if you’re looking for celebrity style Presidents – he’s your man.  He allegedly had photographs of him in upper class mag Paris Match airbrushed – so that his love handles were invisible.  He left his wife and has taken up with former supermodel and girlfriend of Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger, Carla Bruni and to top it all off his son Pierre has just been outed as a hip hop producer.  You couldn’t write this stuff, hey?

Fantasy candidate number two and one that is close to my heart:  Britain’s very own Prince Harry.  And what’s Harry got that makes him so special you ask?  The answer:  attitude.  For most people, living in the shadow of a brother who is more charming, charismatic, better looking and on top of that heir to the throne, would be too much.  Not for Harry this defeatist attitude.  He looks on the bright side.  He knows he’ll never be important and so he throws caution to the wind and does what he likes.  While his brother worked his way quietly through university and officer training school all the while staying faithful to one girl, Harry’s been entertaining the media by dressing up as a Nazi, partying with barmaids and remaining suspiciously tight-lipped regarding rumours of cannabis use.  Oh, go on, you know you want him.

We all have days when we wake up, sigh, and wish we could hide under the covers.  When optimism leaves us and we just can’t find the sunshine anymore.  Luckily, there does exist an antidote to these moods that doesn’t come in the form of pharmaceuticals.  Say hello to potential President number three: Ban Ki-Moon.   Secretary General of the United Nations, this diminutive little guy is a ray of light in our dark world.  Upbeat, perky and full of life who could fail to love someone that sings his way into office with his adapted version of Santa Claus is coming to town:

Im making a list

Im checking it twice

Ive got to find out who’s naughty or nice

Ban Ki- Moon is coming to town

Oh yes he did.

My final suggestion for Presidential candidate comes in the form of a native of the USA.  Someone who could bring comedy to your life if you happen to like watching the hypocritical squirm.  He has all the credentials needed to apply for the job and is already in the political arena.  It’s my pleasure to introduce you to/remind you of the wonder that is Senator Larry Craig.  This conservative Republican senator’s publicity office denied internet allegations that he was gay stating that the charge was ‘completely ridiculous ‘and had ‘no basis in fact’.  Strange then that he was caught cruising men’s bathrooms looking for sex.  His excuse for sliding his hand under the toilet divide in an attempt to grope an undercover cop?  He’d dropped his toilet paper on the floor and was attempting to retrieve it.  With the ability to fabricate excuses of that calibre – imagine the fun to be had.

So, there you go just a few little suggestions to put the cat amongst the pigeons and brighten your day.  And remember – be careful what you wish for!

Attention all polltakers!!!  Ever wondered what the outcome of that poll you took was?

2007 has come to an end and with it my first 6 months on Buzznet.  During this time I've thought up a few polls and invited my fellow Buzznetters to click the button and share their opinions. 

Lucky for me you voted in your thousands and told me what you thought on subjects as diverse as what causes teenagers to snap and kill to which future careers the members of My Chemical Romance are likely to take up.  It’s a biggie of a journal so I've split it up to make it fun.

Don’t be scared – I'm by no means a mathematical genius – I'm not about to blind you with figures and statistics but here are a few random facts that came out of the polls:

My first poll asked if My Chemical Romance would be damaged by their association with Eliza Cuts?  Most of you thought that it wouldn’t make any difference (despite me clicking the yes button more than once in order to swing the poll J - give me a break though, I was new). As it turned out Eliza wasn’t the lady the fangirls had to fear.

When I asked if Gerard Way and Billy Corgan were separated at birth and therefore was Gerard trying to steal the image? – most of you voted that you liked both bands and were happy to look at either – even though I tried my hardest to stir up trouble by suggesting that one or the other was inferior.

I asked why British bands weren’t popular in the USA-- although some of you tried to be patriotic and suggest that us Brits don’t put the work in on your side of the pond – the votes overwhelmingly suggested that you’re all a bunch of narrow minded xenophobic hillbillies that voted for George Bush.  Don’t shoot the messenger – it was you who voted.

When questioned about who has it right when it comes to laws about drinking alcohol – surprise – no one thought Britain did! (makes me wonder about what sort of worldwide impression we’re making... Kassady contemplates as she pours another glass of Wild Turkey!)  Actually, according to the majority – there should be no age limit – it shouldn’t be a big thing – then we might learn to be responsible.

It’s not surprising that nearly everyone thought that mental health issues cause high school shootings in the USA.  Personally im surprised the easy access to guns option didn’t score higher.

And finally ...

When asked to vote anonymously whether you were really pleased that Gerard got married – most of you fell into line and hit the ‘Im happy – he’s happy’ button.  I felt isolated as I sat alone in my room sewing voodoo dolls in a likeness of Lyn-z till I realised you were all more than likely lying.

Part Two coming soon……be sure to check in to find out if Frank Iero will open a Pizzeria, whether Beth Ditto or Madonna does it for you in the sexiness stakes or whether Britney will surprise us all and become an earth mother.

Editors note: All references to tallies of the above polls were made as of 01/04/2008

Legal disclaimer: at the bottom of this page is a sentence that is underlined.  It is a link.  If you click on it you may open yourself up to an influx of Earworms – do so at your own risk (it is very funny though – you’d be a fool not to!)

What is an Earworm I hear you ask?

Earworms crawl into your head and affect your brain functioning.  In particular they attack the part of the brain that rehearses verbal information.   Other common names for Earworm infection are Last Song Syndrome or Jukebox Virus.

Earworms are extremely infectious, some people are more susceptible to contamination than others but almost all of us will experience the effects at one time or another in our lives. They are passed on through the medium of sound, most commonly by careless breakfast radio DJ’s who fail to understand the consequences of their actions.

Symptoms of Earworm infection range from incessant and loud humming sounds and foot tapping from sufferer to full on lung bursting singing either:-

(a) at inappropriate times

or

(b) with inappropriate content

If you are unlucky, you may display a combination of the above symptoms.  This has been known, on rare occasions, to encourage physical violence against the sufferer from random strangers.  

Earworm infection has been known, in extreme circumstances to induce rapid onset insanity.

If you suspect that you may be inflicted by an Earworm infection – take action straight away.  Lock yourself in your bedroom with several days supply of tinned food and bottled water.  Include a bucket for ablutions and of course, toilet paper.  In my experience it is essential to provide stimulation for your brain in the form on CD or Mp3 music players plus multiple tunes.  However, take extra care that you have no access to radio whatsoever.  Do not be tempted to leave the room until you are cured – don’t forget you are highly contagious and may unwittingly pass the disease onto others. 

Good Luck!

*Footnote

In case you were wondering – the source of my infection over the Christmas period has been Cliff f*ckin Richard and his Mistletoe and p*ssin Wine, either of which I will be quite happy to insert into a non oral cavity on his person, if I ever have the pleasure of meeting him! 

Happy Birthday to me

And to my friend Bob

and to fellow Buzznet buddy Crash13

Here’s what I’ve learnt about us…..

C • A • P • R • I • C • O • R • N: THE BEST IN BED

Loves being in long relationships.

Great talker.
Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy.

Irresistible, awesome kisser.gets what he or she wants.

BY FAR the BEST in BED. Very sexy.

Coolest.

Loves to own Gemini's in sports.

Extremely fun. Loves to joke.

Loves to be your first. So you'll never forget.

Smart.

24 years of bad luck if you do not repost.

Well Bob, I don’t know about you, but they’ve got me pretty spot on here.  After all who’s going to deny that they’re sexy, sassy and irresistible????

w00t!  Bob – we’re the best in bed – but also unlucky – 24 years of bad luck if we forget to repost?  Meh!  24 years?  Ok I’ll trade that for the bed thing.  (mwahaha).

Im leaving to get drunk but before I do, I would like to hug, kiss and say goodbye to 2007 and welcome 2008 with anticipation and eagerness.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!

Inspired by and found because of Lexidiem and his hilarious Christmas Greeting.

Northern British indie band cover Destiny’s Child Hit Independent Woman (accents and all).

And cute kitties too.

To see the genius of this click here.  And laugh – much.

Supposedly.

Cult leader Michael Travesser, 66, has predicted that tomorrow, 15 December 2007, will be our final day on Earth and that the world will come to an end.  This should happen at midnight. 

I say should because Michael has got his predictions jumbled once already.  His original prophecy was that the world would end at midnight on 31 October 2007.  Obviously, this didn’t happen so in a vain attempt to save face, he changed his mind and pushed the date forward to tomorrow.

His 56 followers still stand by him in the belief that he is the son of God and that the only way they will enter heaven is to have their putrid souls cleansed in a going out ceremony.

This is a man who claims God told him to consummate with his son’s wife – not just once but several times and to lie naked with 7 virgins (one under age).  Funny how God works isn’t it?

So, if you’re worried that you life has been less than perfect and that you have travelled an unholy path, do not despair.  There is still time to make it to Strong City, New Mexico and repent with the End of the World Cult.  But only just.

One a more serious note, lets all keep our fingers crossed that when we’re all still here on 16 December, he doesn’t feel the need to make a grand gesture and take himself and the others out with him.............

100 Random Silly Facts - I tagged myself

Because its Friday night, because its late, because the bottle of Jack was opened a couple of hours ago and because I was inspired with Millieann282000's people to sleep with list.  Here's my list of the top 5 British men I would not be unhappy to find in my stocking................

Number 1 Alex Zane

TV personality, DJ and skinny jeans rocking lover boy. 

Number 2  Jarvis Cocker

Britpopper, artist and all round sexpot, the original skinny boy made good.

Number 3  Russell Brand

More touselled hair, more skinny jeans and a repertoire that makes him sound somewhere between cockney barrow boy and pirate lover - mmm  need i elaborate?

Number 4  Noel Fielding

Offbeat comedian and Joan Jet leather catsuit wearing Noel is my cup of tea.  Id be happy to see him in my stocking on Christmas morning.

Hmmm I never knew until I started this journal that I had a type but it seems that I do.  So in order to keep things diverse my Number 5 British Stocking Filler would have to be:

Simon Cowell

Maybe Im a masochist but Id like him to be disappointed in me.  Is that wrong?  ( I secretly know it is).

So.....theres my list - enjoy the pictures!!

Oh dear me......

the definition may be right - i am such a screen shot idiot!