Saturday, January 17

Brussels

I've just discovered virtualtourist.com and I'm in love :D It's amazing, they have reviews of everything in Brussels from what to do and where to party to how to stay safe!

I just found out they have this bar themed in morgue style. Like tables are coffins and your glasses are skulls. I'm intrigued! DEFO visiting some night. The spookyness is appealing for a once off. Apparently it's quite pricey.

I also read a review from somebody who was complaining about how expensive the beer was in one particular pub- €2.50. Expensive? HAH! Cheap as chips when you come from Dublin :) Speaking of chips... I bet their frites are more expensive than their alcohol. I must investigate actually. Oh yea, considering beer is apparently 55c in some pubs, I guess that person had every right to complain.

Havana Club serves delicious food apparently and stays open until.... SEVEN AM! Like... wha?! This is gonna be friggin awesome.


This place seems interesting... a visit is also in order I think.

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 45, rue de l'Ecuyer
  • Directions: Not far from the end of the Galleries St-Hubert

  • Chez Johnny- this place sounds like SO much fun!! They have a slow dancing set :D AND tradition is for the GIRL to ask the GUY to dance.... This I am so flipping excited about. Way to get to know a cutie ;)


    Friday, January 16

    White Flag

    What a relief. It's Friday and I can honestly say, never have I been happier that it's the weekend!

    It was exam week you see and today was the penultimate-Globalisation. What a sham! I could only answer two out of the four question... and even those were dodgy. I wrote complete and utter gobledey gook... like seriously, I 'm ashamed that I had to hand up that paper. Because of what I wrote down, nothing is going to help redeem me or make me look in any way intelligent. Lets just say I'm happy I don't have to face Bones until next year. I blame him though. And myself! I know I'm the one mostly to blame... but Bones ain't no saint. He's a nice man, but very dry. It's hard to digest what he's trying to explain a lot of the time and the fact that he picks on people doesn't help. I found myself dodging classes because I was afraid to look like an idiot... but look where that's got me. Bleh! I guess it's good I can laugh about it and have other worries on my mind or I'd be seriously fretting right now.

    The French exams were ok. I definitely passed- no question about it. Paper one was a bit tough, but I mean, I tried my best, I wrote things down, I didn't leave any blanks. Documentary went swimmingly compared to how I thought it would be. I expected a lot harder and seeing as most of the question were broad and non-specific I think I'll get by. I'm good at waffeling. Always have been. Some say it's a skill!

    If anything is bringing me down, it's that dreadful Globalisation. I don't even know why I'm talking about it now because I decided in the exam that it actually wasn't all that important and a fail is not the end of the world. My parents won't be happy, and I will be a little ashamed, but I'll face the music and dance when the time comes.

    After the exam Chelle and I went to the apartment and watched 10 things I Hate About You and In Her Shoes. It was great! We bought a ton of food and I kid you not when I say nothing has ever tasted so good or been more satisfying! We're talking Eddie Rockets take-out, Veggie Burger and Fries to share, Strawberries, Pink Lemondade, KINDER SURPRISE (sheep porn) and Cheesey Dorito's. Ah... such a feast! I pigged out big style. Because it's been such a stressful week I just wanted to let loose :) We had a good giggle... I love my Chelle. She's the best friend people dream of.... I seriously can't imagine my life without her. She has to be in my life till the end of time... If I was to ever loose touch with her, I think I'd mourn till the day I died. Actually, her absence in my life would probably kill me to be honest. Although... I best not let that happen cos she's find me and eat me :D If you've stumbled upon my blog, thats a private joke, don't worry, she's not a cannibal!

    I'm so all over the place emotionally. I had the chat with C last week... and it was fine. I mean, he said he wanted to stop seeing each other once I leave. Realistically, it's the best option and I agree with his opinion-in my mind. My heart however, just can't let go or comprehend.

    I feel really let down and hurt. In his email he said he wished to enjoy our last few weeks together. And that made me happy, at least. I began planning dates in my head... well bunch of wasted time that was. 

    I saw him last Friday, we went to see a movie and to a friends 21'st. I left early, as did he. But his goodbye was rushed as he was running for the last bus home. So I got a quick peck, but... it meant nothing. Which is heartbreaking. Because from the way things are appearing to be shaping up, that was possibly the last time I will ever kiss him or hold him. And what a crappy last memory to be left with it. Definitely nothing like the goodbye I've been imagining the past few weeks. Seriously, I think about him NON-STOP. I've never felt like this about another guy before.

    Anyway.

    Come Monday, I got this crazy idea that we should go out tonight and go to the bars we went to on our dates and then on to a club to dance. So I emailed him and suggested it. He ignored my email that night and wrote back the next day to let me know that he was going to watch his friends match with his dad. But he did invite me to a party on Sunday which I said I would let him know about. So on Wednesday I replied with a really sweet email I put a lot of thought into. His reply was very distant and told me he was unsure if he would go to the party. And that he was going out to get drunk that night. To be honest, I felt annoyed and my reply was really short and off. But I'm only human godammit!

    What bugs me is this. There are so many girls on his profile that flirt with him. Girls he doesn't know. Girls he replies to and flirts back with. Girl's I can't help but get jealous of. Girl's he knows bug me when I see them flirting with him. So when he spoke to this one particular girl for over two hours, I felt really hurt. And to see his reply's hurt even further. She's been a regular fixture on his FB and B the past few days. I understand we're not together, but why do this when he KNOW'S how much it gets to me and that I get upset. When H sent me comments and hearts and kisses promising to dedicate a song to me, he mailed me pretty much straight away saying he was annoyed with H being so forward... So I stopped talking to H. When he told me hated seeing A on my page and that he felt intimidated by him, I stopped talking to A. 

    When I tell him it makes me feel like crap seeing these girls? He talks to them more and more.

    I dunno. I don't understand what's happening or why I'm being pushed away. The only thing I think I did wrong was be late for our double date. And fair enough I was a little quiet when we went for drinks but that's because he was with HIS friends, talking about IN jokes and past experiences. I could hardly contribute much, could I? I listened and laughed accordingly but I can understand if maybe his friends thought I'm not worth his time... not that they know me but people judge, it's only natural.

    That's why studying and concentrating on exams has been a nightmare. I can't tell you the amount of time's I've burst into tears the past week. I keep thinking of him with another girl and it's killing me. I love him... I can't help but want him all to myself. I keep remembering little things from past dates and having flashbacks and wish I could transport myself back in time so, so, so much.

    I was questioning whether he actually did like me as much as he says he did.... and I wish so much I could get an insight into his brain right now. What is he thinking? Why is he ignoring me? Does he realize I feel hurt? Does he even care? Is he even thinking of me? Because you know how actions speak louder than words? Right about now his actions seriously contradict everything he's ever said :(

    I know the other girls are funnier, prettier, more confident, have more freedom... better personalities.... thinner... sexier... more daring... but I can't help being me or the way I am. The way I've been brought up is different to most people and as a person I'm quite reserved and lack confidence. I feel nowhere near as pretty as most girls, I have a poor self image and I'm not funny or crazy or have what I'd describe as a particularly amazing personality. But I've always been good to him and tried to give him as much as I could. I tried to get into football for him, I watched more movies so we could talk movies, I listened to bands he liked.... I went to a lot of effort because I care and wanted to impress him. But even that's not good enough.

    I hope Belgium changes me for the better. I want to grow as a person. Become funny, confident, have some interesting stories to tell, overcome my shyness.... lose weight. I basically want to come back home a completely different person. To wow him, to take his breath away and most of all... to have him miss me. It's crap that I'm down over a guy. I should be happy.... not sitting in on yet another night crying my eyes out. Because nobody has ever cried for me or over me. I wish I could be a little more selfish with my tears and my heart. But unlike him, I'm not a tap, I can't turn my feelings on and off quite so easily. 

    I knew I was going to end up like this. I just simply couldn't resist him. Because he's a wonderful person. 

    I just never saw it ending this way. Losing him. We're supposed to be remaining "good friends". So much for that. We'll see if he even comes to my going away party next Saturday. For some reason a part of me has lost hope... but the romantic in me is still clinging on for dear life wishing....

    I guess time will tell. I promised myself to not get in touch with him after my attempt to arrange to meet up with him tonight. And then him blowing me off from the party. The way I see it, I've presented him with chances to see me... now if he wants to see me and if he care's, he can get in touch. I'm just really scared he won't. Because I can't handle it....

    Oh god. The tears are seriously streaming down my face.

    I feel so pathetic :(

    *le sigh*

    I've gone and gotten myself into a frenzy again. So it's another morning of waking up to puffy, red eyes. Awesome.

    Anyway, at least it's ten days till I move to Belgium. The next week should FLY by! I'm planning on doing a massive clean-out of my room tomorrow and Sunday. I'm gonna try throw away as much stuff as possible and then bring old books and CD's and DVD's to Chapters to hopefully make some money. And HOPEFULLY, we can get out the suitcases on Sunday evening :) On Monday I'm planning on shopping with Michelle and maybe meeting up with Robyn. Much the same for Tuesday and Wednesday. Shopping and seeing people. I'd love to hang out with El and Clo. I love seeing my school friends.... I feel like I have nothing to hide with them. It's really comforting. I wish we could be as close as were were in school. We had some incredible times together. The walks home and to school were always my favourite. I actually really miss Kel as well but she's changed over time... and it's really sad. I loved her dearly. I wish I could go back to summer of Fifth year... those were the good times... we were so close and we spent so much time that summer just hanging out on the green..... GOD.... I dunno what's wrong with me tonight. The tears just keep on pouring. I guess Coldplay isn't helping cheer me up. Luckily the song is over now. 

    Next Thursday I'm hoping to pack and chill out. And Friday I'm doing a photoshoot. I've been dreading it and trying to get out of it cos I really can't stand the look of myself but I've seen some of the style sheets and it sounds like fun :) I'm not skinny or super tall and gorgeous so I guess that's why ideas of photo shoots put me off. I hate disappointing people and not meeting their expectations so again, another reason why I wish I could have just said no. I feel guilty too cos there are so many girls out there who would JUMP at the chance and then here I am presented with the chance but not so much grabbing it enthusiastically. Bleh. 

    See how much heartache can change a person? I'm normally such a happy person! I'm known for always smiling. You wouldn't think so from my post, ehy? Ah well. We all have down days. It gets annoying having to hide behind a smile all the time. Cos sometimes when people ask how I am or if I'm ok I just wanna scream and say "NO, no I'm not ok, I feel like shit actually...!" 

    So yea, till next Friday (and beyond) I plan of exercising loads, drinking tons of water and not eating crappy foods. Might as well try and do something to improve myself. I usually have so much motivation during the summer and see results, it's just in the winters that I seem to hit my depresso mode and feel like hibernating. It's kinda a huge part of the reason why I wanna move to a warm country in the future.

    Saturday is our bon voyage night out... if I even go. Bob isn't gonna be there cos she's off to a 21st in the country. She's usually the one I can count on. If El and Chloe don't go, I don't see myself going in. I'll just embarrass myself with lack of friendship support. Much like my 19th. That was an awful feeling. And plus. If I go with no friends, expecting C to turn up and then not have him turn up at all... I can't even think about it.

    Sunday I'll spend packing/recovering/getting excited/crying/with family. And Sunday night I'll be bouncing off the walls... I'm excited. New surroundings are just what I need.

    Gosh this post is a bit of a monster, ehy? I didn't realize I had this much to say. Not that I'm saying a whole lot of interesting stuff but It's nice to vent a little. It'll help me in the future when I look back... and maybe provide me with some giggles too. 

    I'll try to be a bit more dedicated to my blog. But I'm not making any promises. But there's nothing worse than a broken promise.

    x

    Tuesday, January 13

    I liked this :)

    Giving Her the Eye

    A beauty stood on a balcony high,
    Sneezed and lost her blue glass eye.
    A young man walking down The Strand
    Caught the flashing eye-ball one hand.
    Invited up to receive her thanks
    He drooled on her features, figure, flanks.
    While dining on champagne and chicken
    These strangers felt their heart beats quicken,
    Gazed into each others eyes, imperfections indiscernible,
    Including the eye-ball that proved to be returnable.
    Over croissants and coffee in the morning
    The young man felt suspicion dawning,
    Said, "Would you do this for just any passer-by?"
    "Oh no!" she said, "He'd have to catch my eye".

    Thursday, January 8

    Some Dance to Remember...

    CHOON!

    I was on M's Bebo posting a comment when a beautiful spanish-y rhythm filled my ears. And then the sounds of a classic 90's boy band-ULTRA. 

    So of course I went on a bit of a boy band  rampage on youtube. I LOVE THE 90's! So many great songs, rhythms and beats... I could rant forever but I didn't come here to write, I mostly came here to jot down the names of the songs so I never forget them again :)

    BBMAK- Ghost of You and Me

    ULTRA- Rescue Me

    ANOTHER LEVEL- Alone No More

    DREAM- He Loves You Not

    PRECIOUS- Rewind

    VLAD TOPALOV- Za Lubov

    RENATA with VLAD TOPALOV

    SMASH- Obsession 
    (This one is slighty strange....lol)

    x

    Thursday, January 1

    New Year Ramblings

    It's 2009 :]
    I'm feeling unbelievably optimistic about this coming new year. It's the greatest gift a person can get. Being able to start over fresh and turn over a new leaf, it's such a luxury. Not that 2008 was a bad year because it certainly had its moments. Meeting and dating P was incredible but his departure tore me apart. A's Diary made my world and getting to know C.... my life. But the realization that my parents relationship is nearing it's end was the cause of many tears and sleepless nights and overlooks all the wonderful experiences, making them forgotten and lost.

    I want to achieve so much this year. Going to Belgium, living there for six months, gaining some independence which I crave greatly.... it's going to be incredible! The big move is just under three weeks away and it still seems like a big joke. It just hasn't really hit home yet, the kind of experience I'm going to have.
     
    I would LOVE 2009 to be the year I get more acting work. My taster with A's Diary has left me SO hungry for more. I've always had this passion for acting and I never quite knew where it came from, because it did just pop out of the blue, but I think being in the public eye and working as an actress/tv presenter is my fate! I'm positive it is. 

    I also want to get my skin, hair and body shape in order. It's silly to spend so much time being uncomfortable, unhappy and unconfident. Because you're only young once and I know looking like I want to, will just help me see a new perspective on life :D 

    Obviously I want my French to improve too. I want to be fluent. For the words to pour out of my mouth like a beautiful poem and not have to think for about ten minutes in an attempt to string a simple sentence together.

    Oh. And one of my other missions is- by the end of 2009, to have an invitation to the IFTA's. Told you I was being optimistic ;)

    New Years Eve was so much fun... I thought it was going to be pretty boring like usual, but boy was I wrong. I went to A's house with my family and it really was so lovely. In the 6 or 7 years he's lived there I had never visited, so it was like a little adventure, not knowing what to expect. A and P went to such an effort to make a delicious dinner, P even had a go at Moldovan food which was really sweet of her! The children had fun together for most of the night so it kind of felt like they weren't even there. We watched the usual concerts on the Russian channel and the relaxed atmosphere was nice. It was lovely to see my parents in the same room and NOT biting each others heads off for once.
     
    Closer to eleven I made my escape. Mam was pretty reluctant to let me go out but I think she knew she didn't really have a choice. Dad drove me to Vel and I met C when I got there. 

    The night was INCREDIBLY fun. There was dancing and drinking and meeting new people and ok, me following C about like a lost puppy but even so, it was his territory, not mine! I had no choice but to follow. I would have been lost in a sea of faces otherwise. When the clock stuck twelve we kissed and it was perfect. It really was the best way to ring in the NY. I wouldn't change anything for the world if I could go back. Except maybe for my dress, cos there were one or two other girls in that club that were wearing very similar ensembles! Although I'm pretty certain nobody had my shoes on... :D Although you never know cos I wasn't really checking.

    Me and C found a lil seating area. We mostly sat and I bopped to the music. And because it was way too loud to talk, we played with ice cubes and wax. A weird combination, maybe, but oh so much fun! We danced a lil afterwards. Chris Brown was on... I think it was Closer? You know the one where he goes "See what I can do with my feet"... well anyway C did this unbelievably cute dance, like a foot shuffle =] 

    Soon after I had to do my little Cinderella act and disappear though. Dad was collecting! I think I apologized about ten times for having to leave so soon... but I know he appreciated that I made the effort to go. He thanked me about three times during the night and trust me, for a guy, that's like thanking someone a million times! 

    I went back to A's house for a little while, we picked up mam and D and made our way home. Dad had to go to work but me and mam stayed up till four watching some crappy Russian concert. My eyes were shutting but I knew she was enjoying it so I wanted to stay up with her while she was in a cheery mood. And plus, I was secretly enjoying it too! I ate so much cheese that night... with bread. I'm a bit addicted. It's getting to be a bit of a problem, I'm gonna be a ball of cheese! LITERALLY a ball. I'll get super tubby if I don't sort out my cravings. JESUS. Imagine me when I get pregnant! Or actually, don't :D

    But yea, it was a great way to welcome in 2009! I'll remember it forever. The best New Year's to date and mostly it's down to C but also to my wonderful family and the kind hospitality of A and P and their family.

    Here's to a wonderful year filled with many happy moments and memories!

    x

    Tuesday, December 30

    An old gem

    This song sums up how I'm feeling perfectly...

    Have you ever loved somebody so much
    It makes you cry
    Have you ever needed something so bad
    You cant sleep at night
    Have you ever tried to find the words
    But they don't come out right
    Have you ever, have you ever

    Have you ever been in love
    Been in love so bad
    You'd do anything to make them understand
    Have you have had someone steal your heart away
    You'd give anything to make them fell the same
    Have you ever searched for words to get you in their heart
    But you don't know what to say
    And you don't know where to start

    Have you ever loved someone so much
    Its make you wanna cry
    Have you ever needed something so bad
    You cant sleep at night
    Have you ever tried to find the words
    But they don't come out right
    Have you ever, have you ever

    Have you ever found the one
    You've dreamed of all your life
    You'd do anything to look into their eyes
    Have you finally found the one youve given your heart to you
    Only to find that one wont give their heart to you
    Have you ever closed your eyes and
    Dreamed that they were there
    And all you can do is wait for the day when they will care

    What do I gotta do to get to you in my arms baby
    What do I gotta do to get to your heart
    To make you understand how I need you next to me
    Gotta get you in my world
    Coz baby I cant sleep

    Rhythm Devine

    Outsiders- Keep the Fire Burning
    Lady Gaga- Just Dance

    Two songs that have helped cheer me up! I haven't been this uplifted by music in a long time =]

    x