Home Again: Stippers, Puppies, and More!

[naomi_jay]

So I'm home from Widnes, where I had a fabulous time with the lovely Leanne and her many, many dogs ^_^ We had ten, count 'em, ten gorgeous puppies to keep entertained. I haven't told Holly yet that I've been staying with other dogs as she is prone to jealousy. I'm sure she'll forgive me in time. I have to say, I freaking love Leanne's dogs. They're all, without fail, beautiful, friendly, happy little darlings, and I miss them all already!

Aside from dog-herding various spaniels and chihuahuas, we also went to a hen night for one of Leanne's friends, which was awesome! I got to wear neon tights and hot pink mascara and drink loads of Apple Corkys and champagne and wine and some other stuff that I don't know what it was but it came in a fishbowl and have a really dignified time. And spend some time in a toilet with a stripper. Apparently Liverpool has unisex toilets now. I didn't know that. (I mean, not in the actual cubicle, we were just in the toilet room as a whole. Should probably clarify that in case my Dad reads this. (Also Dad, I didn't get that drunk. In comparison to some people, I mean.))

Anyway, he was a very nice stripper, and I have some lovely photos of him which I will post at some point, because ... you know, you have to. In summary: neon-themed hen night = much awesomeness.

I got back to Cambridge about 6.30 last night and then had to rush off to my writers' group as SILVER KISS was on the chopping block. I'm relieved to say that the feedback was great - incredibly helpful - and I'm planning to dive back into the novel for a second draft this weekend. And there might be some exciting SILVER KISS-related news around the corner if I'm lucky, so stay tuned for that! 

I got back home again around 9.30 for a catch-up withchaostheory, who was on fish-watch while I was away, and discovered I have an upsidedown catfish in the tank that I thought was dead. So... huzzahs! Ooh, and my mass purchase of BPAL imps arrived, so now I have fifty - fifty! - sparkly new perfumes to try out over the coming weeks and months ^_^ If I run out of blog material, I might do a rundown of my favourites at some point.

So what have you all been up to?

 
 

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[dwg.livejournal.com]

I watched True Blood season one, met some people from the internets (holy cow!) and then went to a concert. I am hurty, but in a good way. And William Beckett is prettier than us. He can also do high kicks and climb on things as much as he likes, because I am fine with that and so is the rest of his sinfully attractive band.

The opening band had the most amazing pun for a name: Wherewolves. They were really fun too.

I get to do this all over again on Saturday with Alice Cooper's Theatre of Death.

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

I get to do this all over again on Saturday with Alice Cooper's Theatre of Death

*iz jellus hater* I ddemand that you take millions of photos! I'll trade you for stripper pictures.

[dwg.livejournal.com]

I'm gonna be up the back in the shitty seats, because I left it till like last minute to get a ticket, but I'll do my best to get some good photos. My camera's got a wicked awesome zoom and I've finally figured out the setting that lets me take good photos in weird lighting setups. (one year on, and I'm just now finding out what my camera can do! I R SMRT).

On the other hand, I will be able to sit down and hopefully nobody will try to kick me in the head.

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

Not being kicked in the head is a bonus wherever you are.

[dwg.livejournal.com]

Not being kicked in the head is just a bonus. Not getting elbows to the head is also a nice thing. After getting the toe I broke last year stomped on one too many times and someone grinding my butt, I decided that no, the pit was not for me. Time to head to the bar for beer. Getting slightly drunk and then heading out for pancakes and bacon is awesome.

Today, I can hardly move but in a good way. Yay for post-concert grogginess.

[pervertatoid.livejournal.com]

I've been stuck in the second-worst place I've ever been - and I've been quite a few places. Iraq and Kuwait were nowhere NEAR as bad as this place.

On a happier note, I went and watched Inglourious Basterds , and during the previews, I thought of you. They showed a trailer for "The Wolfman," with Benicio Del Toro, and I'm sure I'm not telling you anything new, but hey...just in case somehow this slipped by without you knowing (I haven't seen any posts about it from you, but I could've missed something)...

http://www.thewolfmanmovie.com/

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

OMG, you have no idea how excited I am about The Wolfman!

Hope you're not stuck in the second-worst place for long?

[yolandasfetsos.livejournal.com]

Welcome back! :)

[naomi-jay.livejournal.com]

Thanks :) Nice to be home, if not nice to be at work!