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| Sunday, July 5th, 2009 | | 10:44 pm |
Links Post Number 48
Haven't really been doing anything notable of late, except spending a weekend in bed sick and another meeting friends at the Borough market (although that's a bit of a tale in itself). Also, Friday night I went to a Torchwood book thing, and I will explain that in more detail later too. For now, here's a links post, because I have tons saved up. Props to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) blake_reitz because I know I stole borrowed links. First, for the benefit of the peoples that I met on Friday, and also because the first episode of the mini series in on tomorrow, some Torchwood links! The special online Torchwood comic, complete with crappy art and Ianto inexplicably taking his shirt off at the end. I'm as confused as you are. And talking of inexplicable, Torchwood babies! Why ask why? Ten Bizarre DW/TW Fan Theories. Rhys is who? In conclusion: watch the mini, flist! I have personally previewed it and the first episode at least is awesome. Ahem. More links! The 13 Most Unintentionally Disturbing Children's Toys. An extra finger that shoots out a fragmentation bomb? Man, I knew my childhood was missing something... Artwork created by creasing paper. Wow. I'm sure you all saw the story in the paper about the stoned wallabies in Tasmania. This takes things one awesome step further :-). Robot Bugs Accepted by Cockroaches as Their Own. Awwww. What? I'm allowed to find Cockroaches cute if I want to! Perhaps the most unfortunately named product to ever exist. And here would be the most unfortunate headline. *boogles* Current Mood:  tired | | Saturday, June 13th, 2009 | | 2:06 am |
Still in existence!
I'm really quite crap at this updating thing, mostly because when I get home from work I always feel like doing stuff that doesn't actually involve thinking much, and so I end up playing games instead of writing about what I'm doing. Anyway, significant places visited since the last post include: * Another go at the Natural History Museum. I've only got one gallery to get through now! * Covent Garden, lots, because it is awesome. Also, I found a game shop in the Seven Dials next to it, and bought Zombie Fluxx, Once upon a time and the roleplaying game based on PS238! * The London Transport Museum, which is also in Covent Gardens technically. * Borough Market, twice, because there are tasty things. * Spitalfields market (awesome) and Petticoat Lane (kinda sucky). * Saw Watchmen at a teeny theatre in Leicester Square. * Saw Wolverine: Origins at a slightly less tiny theatre in East London. * The Bethnal Green Childhood Museum. Took photos of almost the whole damn place, for it was awesome! * The London MCM Film, Comic, Anime and Gaming Expo. My first big multi-fandom convention! It was insane and cool, and I listened to Linda Hamilton and met Craig Charles! * The official preview and cast and crew Q and A of the new Torchwood Mini-series! Perhaps, if I can get my butt together and all goes well, I might actually put together proper posts for all of these. For now, I sleep :-). Current Mood:  sleepy | | 1:09 am |
Torchwood Preview!!!!
There was a preview of the first episode of the new Torchwood mini that screens next month, on tonight at the BFI’s cinema at Southbank. With a Q and A with cast and crew after! Tickets opened to BFI members before the public, but it was so popular that the BFI members bought them all before it was even opened to the general public. But man, I really wanted to go, so I asked about standby tickets and… let’s just say I was there embarrassingly early in order to snag one. But snag one I did! Hoorays! So, the episode? I am happy to say that it was pretty damn awesome. Action packed, but with a surprising amount of personal baggage to deal with from all team members. Okay, this section may have some spoilers, but I’m not going to spoil everything, and this is not a real review, merely a selection of comments and things that I remember striking me. That said: ( Spoilers for the first episode of Torchwood: Children of Earth )Afterwards there was a Q and A, with John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Euros Lyn, and Russell T Davies. Gareth David Lloyd was supposed to have been there but mysteriously sent his apologies, which I really hope doesn't mean that the curse of the Torchsong convention got him. Anyway, they discussed the making of certain scenes and the ideas behind Torchwood, and were all very witty and entertaining. Then the audience asked questions, and the night ended with a small child dressed as Captain Jack being given the microphone for a last question. His question to John Barrowman? Did he like the costume he'd made! John told him it was the best Captain Jack he'd ever seen. And yes, it was as adorable as it sounded :-). The Q and A was being videoed to apparently go up on the bbc's website at some point, so I'm guessing you'll all get to see it eventually! Also! There was a promo postcard given out with a new image. I don’t have a scanner, but I imagine it will turn up soon. Ianto looks very depressed, continuing his new trend :-). Current Mood:  bouncy | | Sunday, April 12th, 2009 | | 3:04 am |
Just finished watching...
... the second part of the Red Dwarf mini. That may be the most surreal thing I've seen in a while, and I went to the Tate Modern today... Current Mood:  confused | | Friday, April 10th, 2009 | | 10:14 pm |
| | Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 | | 10:36 pm |
| | 9:43 pm |
Also!
Today I saw a hairdressing salon called "Peculiar Unisex Hair". This is clearly the most awesome hairdressing salon name on the planet and should be emulated in other shop types. "Weird Androgynous Books"! "Strange Bi-gender Groceries"! Okay, I'll stop now :-). Current Mood:  amused | | Saturday, February 14th, 2009 | | 11:48 pm |
Links post: Doctor Who and Torchwood Special Edition 1
Am still surviving over in Britishland. Have been tired and busy and not communicating as much as I should, though. One week holiday now, though! It's awesome to be in a place where they have tons of Who toys even in the local supermarkets, and at least three different magazines devoted to the show (not even counting the Torchwood mag). In honour of that, and because I have tons of Torchwood and Who links saved up, here's a bunch of stuff from the net! This mirrored Tardis is neat. The angle this picture's been taken at makes it almost seem transluscent. Can you name all the Doctor's TV companions? I could! I wear my geekiness with pride! A couple of side things from the creator of " The Ten Doctors". The Christmas comic he did was just adorable, but his comic on how the Doctor regenerated from Eight to Nine is pure brilliance. The last one is clearly correct! A poll to decide the worst dressed doctor of all time. It's rather... definite in its answer. I bet you'll never guess who it is :-). An exclusive web-based Torchwood comic. It's not very character-orientated but it's cute and actiony. And it involves Ianto randomly taking his shirt off in a rather out-of-character moment seemingly designed only to let Jack leer at him, which I suppose seems reason enough from Jack's point-of-view :-). "Where shows like Star Trek and Buffy merely inspired fanfic, Torchwood gives the impression of having been inspired by it." This is an interesting theory on what makes Torchwood popular. I'm not entirely in agreements with all his points, but he does make some interesting arguments :-). This portrait of Ianto is kinda awesome. Finally, the trailer for the new Torchwood series looks intriguing and rather gruesome. Cool! Current Mood:  lazy | | Saturday, January 31st, 2009 | | 8:56 pm |
Latest discovery:
Chocolate covered toffee butter popcorn from Marks and Spencer. There goes the idea of losing weight while I’m over here… Also: I have a cold. Dammit. Current Mood:  sick | | Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 | | 9:27 pm |
Links Post Number 45
The challenge of a new country is not enough to make me fail in my duty of providing weird links to people! Now that Obama's the American president, I bet you want some more inspiring speeches! This guy has created the most inspiring speech ever by combining 40 inspirational speeches in 2 minutesOr perhaps you'd like to create your own inauguration speech! I have to say, mine is equally terrifying and appropriate. I like the last paragraph especially. My fellow Americans, today is a disgusting day. You have shown the world that "hope" is not just another word for "telephone", and that "change" is not only something we can believe in again, but something we can actually jump.
Today we celebrate, but let there be no mistake – America faces happy and cold challenges like never before. Our economy is bizarre. Americans can barely afford their mortgages, let alone have enough money left over for faces. Our healthcare system is enormous. If your ear is sick and you don't have insurance, you might as well call a accountant. And America's image overseas is tarnished like a handle ball. But writing together we can right this ship, and set a course for Cardiff.
Finally, I must thank my evil family, my apathetic campaign volunteers, but most of all, I want to thank cultists for making this historic occasion possible. Of course, I must also thank you, President Bush, for years of stalking the American people. Without your terrifying efforts, none of this would have been possible. Cray Supercomputer is now baby furniture. Awesome. 5 Creepy Beach Sculptures To Scare Off Sunbathers. Gah! An engagement ring for really scary brides. Are the frequently used "jaws of life" really necessary or just big-boy toys for rescuers? The Explainer's Unanswered Questions From 2008. Current Mood:  cheerful | | Sunday, January 18th, 2009 | | 10:29 pm |
Mwahaha!
Today I purchased a Doctor Who ice cube/chocolate mold, because it was clearly awesome. At last, my dreams of making small tardis-shaped edibles will be fulfilled! Also: the Belgium waffles available outside Baker Street Station are nummy. If only they weren’t so awkward to eat. Curses! Current Mood: cheerful | | Monday, January 5th, 2009 | | 10:25 pm |
Gigantic list of things to do before I go...
...is slowly being whittled down. THERE'S LIKE FOUR DAYS TO GO OMG!!! *takes deep breath* Ok, so I will be working in East London. I've booked a hostel for the first week at least, but I really should try to find either a) a one bedroom flat, b) a studio flat or c) a room in a shared flat. Gumtree London seems like a reasonable place to look, and there are a few other places with decent classifieds. But I have to ask, because I am strange and it would be nice to flat share with people who appreciate the value of a conversation about, say, cracky Torchwood fanfic on the web b:-). Does anyone know of a classifieds site that favours geeky people? Surely there must be some fan types in London looking for flatmates! Also, the new doctor! He looks... interesting. I actually would have liked to see Paterson Joseph as Eleven, but I have to say that his earnest conversation in the Confidential special about having to keep the fact that he had been cast as the next fricking doctor from the world kinda won me over :-). Hasn't stopped the internet from exploding over the news of his casting though :-). Current Mood:  curious | | Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 | | 10:02 am |
| | Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 | | 2:56 pm |
| | Thursday, December 25th, 2008 | | 8:01 am |
Calm before the storm of family meals :-)
It's almost 8.00am Christmas morning here. The sun is out already, and it's warming up. Supposed to be 32 Celsius eventually. My cat's outside enjoying the sun. Presents are bought and wrapped; food is ready to be assembled (hey, it's salad and a platter!) All's well and I'm surfing the net. According to NORAD, Santa's in Romania right now, although that may have changed as I'm typing this. He's quick, that Santa. Merry Christmas (or insert other relevant holiday of choice) to my flist :-). Current Mood: calm | | Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | | 7:37 am |
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| | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 | | 7:41 pm |
| | Friday, December 12th, 2008 | | 10:29 pm |
| | Thursday, December 11th, 2008 | | 10:02 pm |
Too many decisions to make! Too many possibilities!
Reading seems nice. There's a school in East London that needs an English teacher and it seems like a good place. Nottingham needs supply teachers, although apparently the crime rate there isn't great. I got an email from Peterborough saying they need supply teachers too... I only signed up to two agencies! Dammit, maybe I should just stick a pin in a map. Current Mood:  stressed |
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