Gig last night

So yeah myself, Graham, Doug and Carolina (?) all went to see Sonata Arctica last night and it was fucking awesome. They don't half put on one hell of a shoe. The singer is a complete mental case and has complete control of the crowd at several points. Support band was Pagan's Mind, they were quite interesting and I do mean interesting in a good way for a change. I got my ticket signed by the singer.

There is a major issue though in being that I am a short arse. Everyone was towering over me. I basically had to stand on my tip toes the whole night which was a laugh. Although on saying that I am a short arse with a temper. I was unfortunate enough to be stuck at the edge of pit which is never ever fun. I have a rather sore chest from where some idiot elbowed me twice in as many minutes. I'm just of the belief that pits are the most pointless thing. I mean someone please explain to me why it is fun or productive to throw yourself into another person and in the process fall all over yourself into the other patrons of the gig. It's clearly a test of who is the most macho or butch...grr look at me I'm huge and an asshole, that makes me worthy of your time. How about no you toss pot. Maybe I'm just getting old or whatever, but I just think a pit is a complete waste of time. You end up basically missing the band cos you are so busy knocking lumps out of each other and then make others angry. I say those of us who actually like to watch the band without fear of major injury start a petition to get separate sections in venues for those folk who do want to pit and then that way they are only hurting each other. Maybe it's the animal instinct to impress a potential mate by showing masculinity, either way I hate pits and more to the point I hate most of the idiots that participate in them, usually cos they appear to have absolutely no brain.

Perhaps I offended some folks with that wee rant, but like I care. No one is forcing you to read this and after all it's a blog where I can spout my personal opinion to my hearts content and everyone is entitled to an opinion. This just happens to be what my opinion is today.

I actually feel all empowered, not by the above rant, just in general. I am probably the happiest and most content that I have been for a long time. It feels good.

Whoosh! So I'm not sure if I have anything else to really say. I was all girly looking today, brought out my purple and black goth skirt today. Teamed it up with a black vest top and I looked hot as fuck. Skirt is a pain in the ass though, it's so long and floaty that it makes sitting in a chair with wheels a bit of a hassle, but it was so worth it.

Anyway, I am going to sign off for just now, may write more later, we shall see.

Amethyst **

So here I am.

One step closer to the wedding day, another few things marked off the check list and me getting suitably excited because I have taken some time to reflect and chill. My problem last time was that I had just been totally swamped with ideas, suggestions, colours, styles etc etc that it just got the better of me. I read my little book of calm and just followed it's advice...Forget about all things wedding related for one day and take a break in between each stage of planning and you shall enjoy it more! It's so true actually, I took a few days where the wedding was not my all consuming thought and I actually feel so much more excited about having sorted another two parts of it.

Graham and I booked the photographer and the cars today. The photographer is brilliant and is giving us a fantastic deal. The car guy is one of the nicest guys I've met and the cars are a lovely burgundy colour. I absolutely adore the bridal car, it's a burgundy Beauford, it's so old fashioned and I love it. The other two cars are jags, whoop!

My dress is sorted, I just need to phone them tomorrow about payments etc and I have spotted the most perfect pair of shoes. I would have bought these things anyway, but they are the most perfect shoes for the wedding. Quite a high heel but they were dead comfy when I tried them on and I'll prepare for any pain by putting party feet in them on the day. Perhaps also have my tiara sorted and I won't be paying through the nose for it either.

I have a wee day planned with Bonny on 1st May to put a deposit on her dress. Just need to get everything else like underwear etc sorted, but that comes later.

Various things have been going on, I told a few people to get themselves stuffed basically as they were being selfish arseholes but hey not to worry I actually feel better about myself for it. It was about time I stood up for myself and stopped letting people walk all over me.

Bonny's birthday was on Friday just there and it was a great night out. Started in Beer Hall had a good laugh in there, scared Kat at Catwalk and met Lambie while in there too so shall need to arrange a night with him at some point soon, then headed to Buffalo Joes! Not really my scene or Graham's scene but we stayed as long as we could, I would have stayed out longer but Graham looked miserable so we headed home. Ran into Ally B, Bob and Lathum in Catwalk actually. Ally looks really happy recently especially since he got himself a wee bachelors pad with Urkit and his business with Bob is really starting to take off.

I realise that I am just rambling, but I am wide awake and can't think of anything else to do to be honest. What else can I think of to talk about?? Apparently I am getting roped into watching Britain's Next Top Model now that ANTM is finished. It's on at the same time on the same channel and on the same night, so what else am I meant to do on a Monday when Bonny comes up. I'll give it a shot at least.

Actually no, I have run out of things to type and I am aware that I am just prattering on so I shall spare you any more torture and sign off.

Amethyst ***