I got a stereo system for lé iPod and it sounds EPIC when I put a riffy band on (stockholm syndrome *cough*).

And a dressing gown which I asked for .

Good luck getting to Wembley btw. Is it cold over where you are? It's been freezing here for 3 weeks.

Obi.

Suppy!

I had a good Christmas. I still have lots of study to do now though . Only a few months til I finish school. Terrifying!

What about you? Did you get anything interesting?

Obi.

My drum kit is getting new cymbals, a double bass pedal and other goodies.

My statement isnt off yet but I'm getting more of it done now.

And suggestions? Amplifier . Riffage

Aha. We have American friends in our church who were shocked that we don't celebrate thanksgiving. Very nice sentiment though. We're having a party for it - it'll be my first official thanksgiving.

Thanks for the advice on the statement! I'm also hoping to do, well, English at Uni. Perhaps Journalism/Creative Writing too if I get into Strathclyde.

And your rant was epic . I have to agree that their ganging up on CarrieB was OTT, from what I saw. I dunno what sparked it off really, perhaps the setlist thread, but even after she sort of "made peace" they kept joking about and teasing. It was like watching school children to be honset - quite cringey = /

Umm...well, other than UCAS, I've been improving mah drum kit . And listening to way too much music. I just ordered all of Oceansize's albums I don't have on Amazon yesterday, dunno if you've heard them. Actually I've no idea what other bands you like! Other than the mighty Muse obvz.

We don't get the mark til May o.o lolz

I'm sure I'll be okay, it's other parts of the course (and the other courses I'm worried about). All the UCAS Uni stuff is stressing me out - like how to write a personal statement. Don't spose you have any tips

How are you? I saw you MLK/Gandhi-like efforts in the controversy thread and I totally agree.

Yep. o.o

More like 6 hours but yeah...and the railway system here is crazy stupid.

Sounds like the wild, wild west

And the trains sort of run...but not very often.

Well, we do have a couple of shops but Glasgow is just so far. I do have to plan the entire day - I have to get the train n' all

Barely any shops here. The nearest HMV is 3 hours away from where I live .

Plus Woolworths shut down which was like an institution here!

I live at a port to the Scottish islands.

It's about the only exciting thing about my town.

Pah! You live in the US, like.....totally.....everything's there n that

I live in the highlands of Scotland with my good pals "Bonnie the Sheep" and "Hamish the Highland Cow". Ok, exaggeration innit.

Aha good idea.

And if by chance I don't make it down, what about a 12 hour drive to where I live?

Meh, it does suck living so far away from stuff but I might be in Glasgow soon for uni so s'all good.

Wow, that's so cool! I'm more tempted to go now . You should check out like the sights of London yourself. It's a cool city...well, the centre anyway . If you go past the houses of parliament you'll see protestors of some sort there everyday.

I'll be finished school n' all so maybe. The second date does offer another opportunity actually. I'll have a look.

She loves Chopin so maybe

She might have to hold her ears doing Stockholm Syndrome. Imagine if they played Assassin.

She plays piano actually. And was like when I told her I could play Moonlight Sonata.

She's also a bit weird though, dare I say, mad . She talks to herself...

Manchester is closest but my Gran lives in London. Possible visit?

Well, the essay I did I was very prepared for. Plus I was in panic mode!

Paintball does hurt but not too much...only if you get hit from close range.

I want to go to the Manchester gig but nobody else wanted to travel down that far (especially as i'm gap yearing, and others are preparing for uni next year). We'll see but I doubt it now I'll see if something comes up. I saw them in Glasgow though which was fun! (if only seating). I vow to see standing Muse one day.

I dunno whether it's cos I was drinking (not drunk or anything, I is good ), it's just the post made me lol out load

Le studying is extremely tiresome but I managed to get a 4,000 word dissertation done in 3 days. I'm more stressed about organising paintball with about 10-12 mates !

How are things with you?

Manchester or London?

I'll ask the ol' parents. We'll see. Gap yearing next year so it's all hectic but I'll try!

Hmm... I'm starting to doubt that I'll go. I'm gonna be so busy next year... plus it's a long journey and barely anyone wants to go with me all the way down there.

Oh well = / We'll see if an opportunity comes up.

Right. I'm at well at home now (And very busy) so I can add you now - what's your full name to search on Facebook again? (I'm lazy and can't find it).

Edit: Matthew Alan Barry. Aren't I a bright spark?