Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Wednesday 31st October 2007


Happy Halloween!!

I was trying to find a photo of a black cat or a witch or something but I couldn't find one on my PC (funny that, I mean why would i have stored a photo of a witch???) so instead, after some consideration, a photo of my friend's cat. Please meet Kimba. Kimba, whilst not entirely black, does seem to have some halloween-type characteristics. For example, Kimba can play the role of being possessed like the Devil, showing sometimes quite vicious tendancies. She has sharp teeth like a vampire (I say that from personal experience) and like a mummy who can't hear 'cos their ears are wrapped up in toilet roll (or whatever they use) she has the ability to offer "selective hearing". That said, she can be very sweet to. When she's sleeping.
Just before I move on from Halloween, I thought you might like to know that I was visited by no less than 6 ghouls this evening. 6 aero's later, I sent them on their merry way. It got me wondering what Jamie Oliver would be offering the trick or treaters that dare to knock on his door tonight? I'm pretty sure he won't be handing out the Turkey Twizzlers but surely Jamie can't be mean enough to open the door with a plateful of dried apricots can he??
Today I watched Jeremy Kyle at the gym whilst on the treadmill. Well, I wasn't on the treadmill for the whole of the show (it does go on for an hour you know) but I did manage to get the gist of today's saga - a request for a lie detector test to prove to the twice-cheating girlfriend that her six - ten-times-cheating boyfriend wasn't also gay. It seems that ITV are indeed making cuts to pay for their phone-in cheating fine as Jeremy refused to pay for a lie detector test! outrageous!
The highlight of my dad was one of the instructors at the gym approaching me to comment on my loss of weight - I could have kissed him!
Sorry, got distracted off the point then. Now where was I? Oh yes, Jeremy Kyle. I was reflecting on the programme and how boring my life was in comparison when I had the good fortune to meet up with an old friend and work colleague, who shall remain nameless, but who's work life could put the guests on Jeremy Kyle to shame. Not his own life I hasten to add, but the numerous colleagues that he works with, or who work for him and who seem to be doing their fair share of "overtime" if you understand what I am saying. I think in order to even try and compete with the excitement that seems to be occuring in other's lives, I am going to have to make some stuff up.
As you can tell from the late hour of this blog, this lady of leisure is having a few "time management" issues, trying to fit all the things i need to do into the days before I head off to be a cowgirl. On that note, I need to go and finish writing a letter for my dad.
Night.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Tuesday 30th October

Well I have to say Jeremy was being rather self-righteous this morning. I'm surprised the guest who failed the lie detector test didn't lump him one.

So what else have I been up to today? I've been a lady what lunches! Oh and a lady what dinners! That doesn't sound right does it? Lunch with my dad and the significant other at a pub next to the river. Enjoying the late October sunshine with the over 90's population of Surrey. A rather pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

This evening I met up with two of my mates to put the world to rights - and completely destroy my Slimming World diet plan for the day. Hey Ho. I must go the gym tomorrow. Before I meet my friend Andrew for lunch :o)

Monday, October 29, 2007

Monday 29th October 2007


Welcome to my New Blog. A new chapter in my life. After long consideration (of at least 30 seconds) I have decided to call this Blog "City Slicker". For reasons that I hope to become obvious. My online name is "RoadRunner", hence the photo above.
So, let me set the scene for this new job. I am now unemployed. I resigned my job and as from today I am now longer entitled to be referred to as "working class". Instead I am officially a fully paid up member of the "I Love Jeremy Kyle" fan club.
It feels kind of weird. I think it's gonna take a couple of days to sink is as things moved quickly at the end but for now, I'm looking forward to the future and for me, that means one thing: I'm about to become a City Slicker.
Now, i've not actually ever seen the film. But, i've been to a Dude Ranch in Arizona as a guest 3 times and each time at least one fellow guest has asked me if I was inspired to visit the ranch as a result of watching City Slickers. Um, no I respond. I found it on Trip Advisor, I explain. It doesn't seem to bother them how I respond, because by this stage they are too busy talking me through various scenes in the film. I really need to watch that blasted film as I haven't got a clue what they are talking about.
So, I have just booked my flights. This Saturday I am off to Tucson, Arizona, courtesy of American Airlines. I'm off to work on a ranch for a couple of months as a volunteer and the purpose of this blog is to let you know how I'm getting on and for you to tell me about what I'm missing at home. I cannot at this stage guarantee you that this will be an interesting or entertaining blog but I promise to try and make it honest and if an insight into the working of my mind, isn't enough to hold your attentio and make you laugh, well then I don't know what is.
So, get your chaps at the ready, it's time to saddle up......