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So the end of another month and what have I done?

Well, to be perfectly honest…bugger all.There’s not much that I could do really. So you can bet that this will probably be brief…or brief-ish…..

So the start of November saw myself and my brother being abandoned at home whilst the parents went off on a week’s holiday…less that amused as it meant me missing the firework display the local council always puts on however….well, I’ll get to that point nearer the end of this blog So yeah, I’d to stay in with the dog as she gets terrified of loud noises that she can’t see where they’re coming from. And no, we can’t give her valium, it doesn’t touch her. So yeah, pretty much been in the house on constant dog walking duty (that dog is like clockwork at the moment; 1pm and she starts pawing which her asking to go out).

Other news is that I’ve started getting back into doing a show on the local hospital radio. It’s only an hour (supposedly) and it’s really just to get the hang of the system, which only after a couple of weeks is starting to fall into place. It’s strange but at the same time bizarrely natural, as if I’d never left. Anyway, the hour is a great laugh and I think I’m starting to settle back into but probably feel a little uptight because I’ve got someone in the studio with me. Probably if I was on my own it would run a little smoother but that will come with time I suppose

Eventually decided that I was going along to see The New Beautiful South at the 02 ABC in Sauchihall Street, Glasgow on the 23rd. Sandi Thom was supporting and have to say that she was sounding ace on the night (despite the hint of a sore throat). But it was one of those nights that…you know when you feel right out of place at something…well, this was it for me. I swear I was the youngest there, but then again many of the folk there would remember the group the first time around. But have to say that I was surprised by how many of the songs that I actually knew. Probably the strange thing for me was seeing what I can only describe as a T in the Park/Glastonbury/any other festival scene with people jumping up and down, arms in the air etc etc. Really very bizzare. But well worth the money. They were on for about an hour and a half.

So yes, I said I would explain about the fireworks thing at the start. Well, for those of you who have had their heads buried in the sand and didn’t know, 2009 has been Scotland’s Year of Homecoming. That is, we’ve been celebrating 250 years since the birth of The Bard (aka Robert Burns) with various events taking place throughout the country. Well, the 29th saw the closure of Lanarkshire’s Homecoming events, with a grand finale of the Scottish Firework’s Championships finale in Strathclyde Country Park. They were absolutely beautiful although I have to say that my favourites had to be the last team from County Durham (with hearts and butterflies!) Still waiting to find out who won though.

So there we have it, that’s my November. Here comes December where again very little is happening…well, except that I’m going to see Anastacia, Chaka Khan and Lulu in Glasgow all in the one night in a week’s time. I’m sooo excited, particularly to see Anastacia but I think it will be a good night all round. And I need to get myself out to see the Doctor Who exhibition in Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum…and visit Hamley’s…and see what’s happening at Glasgow’s Winterfest….hmm…wonder if I can talk a few friends going ice skating outdoors….

Huggles
Vhari x

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Now onto the bloggy bit!
Uni Life
Well, ended up at third sitting for my finals paper. And once again failed it. So now having to go through the appeals process to see if I’ll be allowed another attempt at it or not. So here I sit, in the middle of a void not knowing what’s going to happen. If they don’t hurry up and tell me, I think I’m going to end up going mad. Well, maybe I’ve already hit that bit cause it’s just recently hit me on what I’m going to be missing out on this year. At my lowest, I have considered suicide, and that isn’t like me at all. Then again, maybe that has been compounded with everything else this past month.

In other news:
So yeah, the whole I-don’t-know-what-I-am thing means that I’m pretty much stuck in the house. I has meant that I have been able to get all those listings for eBay that I’ve been putting off for absolutely no reason, although I have a feeling that I am going to move the items that aren’t selling elsewhere. I’ve got a few ideas on where to move them to to see if it works out

Organised a few things for myself to go to as well over the next couple of months. First up is the Basshunter signing in Glasgow on Tuesday. I can’t believe that it’s been over a year since the release of Now You’re Gone –The Album- and now he’s releasing his second one, Bass Generation. Got a feeling that it’s probably just going to be a signing though instead of a performance and signing (judging from the fact that he’s got a later signing in Newcastle @ 6pm). Hoping that it might not be as busy though cause the signing is at 1pm instead of the 5pm like the last time.

Then in a week later, I’ve finally decided that I’m going to see Nerina Pallot. Doesn’t seem like 3 years since I last met her but I haven’t actually seen her live in concert as such. Saw her at a signing though so looking forward to finally seeing her live. Haven’t been to the venue before though so that will be an experience . Then I’ve got the decision on whether or not I’m going to see The New Beautiful South at the start of November. I think I’ll wait and see the financial situation first as where they’re playing, I’ve been to before and didn’t think much of it. Then finally in December, I’m going to see Lulu, Chaka Khan and Anastacia together in Here Come The Girls in the Concert Hall in Glasgow. I’ve managed to secure seats on the area floor so hopefully plenty of room to get out and dance! So hopefully lots of photo opportunities!!

Well don’t think there’s much else to mention at the moment.

Huggles
Vhari x

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So yeah, a little early but meh better early than late yeah?

Uni life
So yeah had the third resit of the paper a few weeks ago and I'm not convinced that I've passed it again. So now I'm in limbo waiting for the results and what happens next. If I could just get the lovely graduation papers in the post that would confirm I've passed it (it's the ONLY thing I've got left to pass!!)

Other Stuff
Not much else to report really. Stuck in the house cause I don't have the money to go out anywhere (I still have my job at the weekend, but one week's pay each month has to go on the Car insurance....which is a joke and a half but kinda hoping after September 13th that things might be a little more bareable....who am I kidding? The rest is to pay off my loan from 2004.) It does mean of course that I've had plenty of time to get round to the listings on eBay that I've been meaning to do (I found a stack of Transformers posters at the back of a cupboard. I think they were bought because at the time my brother couldn't make his mind up about them. Plus it was 3 for a £10) Speaking of Transformers, HMV have one of the coolest exclusives I've seen in a long time for the 2 disc DVD/ Blu-ray: [link]

So this weekend see the Pokemon Village Fete roll into Glasgow for the long weekend, offering Regigigas amongst other things. I planning on attending on Friday but might end up back on Monday as Ive currently lost Diamond (and that has my Event Shaymin on it ) So I'll probably be 'tweeting' from there all day

Well that's all from me for the moment.

Huggles
Vhari x

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Hi all

Thought it was time to update this:

Uni:
I passed my Acute oral. Don’t know how well I’ve done but I know I’ve passed it. So that’s another thing out the way. Just the written paper and I’m laughing

Deviations?
Well, as you’ve no doubt noticed there’s not a lot going on at the moment. Jobless (kind of) means no money so can’t do very much in the way of getting out and about. Do havea trip to Edinburgh Zoo pencilled in sometime but don’t know when exactly. The last lot I uploaded were from my holiday (and if you want to read about that click here [link])

Other stuff
Still managing my fan site. Just recently added a message board and FINALLY after waiting patiently, got accepted by iTunes for affiliation. Link making fun ahead And just found out at the end of August that the Pokemon Village Fete is going to be in Glasgow! They’re giving away the rare Regigigas to anyone who has a copy of Diamond, Pearl & Platinum (and giving I have two of these I am definitely there!) It sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Click here to see if there’s an event near you [link]km&loc=enGB

Anyways, think that’s enough from me for the moment

Huggles
Vhari x

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Quick update from yours truly

Exams;
Failed the resist. Going for a third attempt. Failed one oral. Went for mitigating circumstance (very long and boring story). Panel didn’t agree. Sitting exam as 2nd diet ;(

Ok boring bit out the way. Now onto the fun stuff.

Art wise you’ll see that there has been very little to non-existent activity on the account. Purely because I haven’t had the time. I’ve spent the last week chasing two fox cubs trying to photograph them, but have failed miserably. The good news is that I’m going down to Penrith for a week so I’m hoping to catch a glimpse of the Red Squirrel and maybe even photograph it…..patient is a virtue I truly do not have. Maybe I’ll get lucky and see some other wildlife that I can photograph too (cue a battle between my dad and I again )

The other reason that I’ve had such little action on the art front is because I’ve been focusing my efforts on properly managing my fan site, which official moved last month and changed it’s name and I have to say that it has been of great benefit of doing so. I’ve dropped the number of sites that I actually run, and somehow manage to cut back my involvement with others, but I’m sure it will all be good in the long run

I’m planning on maybe doing a week of video uploads since I’m not getting to take part in the Busking Cancer event this year. I figure a week of single uploads (which will equate to me recording one new song a day) has gotta be better than being out in the street. Sandi Thom recorded her first gigs in her basement. I’m not as fancy as that. I’ve only a bedroom that I can use

Anyways, I think that’s all for the moment

Huggles
Vhari x

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