Happy New Year 2008!
# 04 January 2008 16:11
So, I kinda forgot to do me usual summary of last year post.
2007 went pretty fast... lets have a mini summary right now...
Started off abit rubbishy, and the first half was littered with Hollyoaks-style boy problems, hehe.
In May I went to Los Angeles for Star Wars Celebration IV... There were supposed to be a bunch of us meeting up but in the end it was just Ana and I, lol, oh well we had mucho fun driving around to random restaurants and forgetting to take return directions! hehe
In June one day I got bored and on a spur-of-the-moment decision I decided to drive down to Enfield in London to meet a lovely guy I had been talking to online for a month or so... Best decision I ever made! Six months later and we are still together and wouldn't want to be with anyone else. We are still separated by distance but we do our best to see eachother as much as we can. It's difficult sometimes - but who ever said love was easy? We got to spend New Years together... Yay! :D
I've also had a couple of chances for jobs during this year but am somehow still at McDonald's... oh, yay. lol
And New Years Day I had an argument with a bush alongside the Warwick Bypass just after taking David home... Whoops! So missed a DOUBLE-PAY day at work and had to spend £50 on getting my car fixed... all because I SNEEZED! I mean, honestly... How on earth.... *sigh* lol oh well all is good now.
So then, goals for this year:
1. Get new job. (or win lottery, lol)
2. Move out.
3. New car.
4. Spend lots of time with David
5. Post on my blog at least once a month.
I have a special couple for work while I'm still there too:
1. Be a bastard - no more mister nice Beard! :P
2. Re-organise stockroom (whether people like it or not)
hehe
so thats it in brief.
Hope veryone had a good Xmas and a happy new year!
Take care!
Andy
xx
Labels: boys, car, Celebration, david, family, friends, new year
Two Thousand and Six (plus one)
# 31 December 2006 11:46
Well 2006 has been a strange year, a bit of the old but lots of the new. It's been pretty good overall, which has got to be a first... I mean the last few years before now have been pretty shitty to be fair. 2006 has been the first year that I have been comfortable with myself for a long time, and I've actually made a few accomplishments and new friends that I plan to keep.
Lets see what happened this year?
Hmm, in January I had my SCARY First Aid Course at Kidderminster College with Sam, as part of my promotion to Shift Manager at McDonald's. That was a nerve-wracking experience, but wasn't so bad and definitely can?t have been bad for my confidence.
February saw me actually go get my eyes tested and get some glasses, while March saw talk of the family moving to India, and a certain troublemaker who shall remain nameless finally quit at McDs - much to my joy. Lol
April brought my Shift Management Course at the Hamburger University in London, with Sam. Much fun was had by us down there and on the Tube. Was quite an experience and although I thought it would be scary it actually wasn't.
May was the month I started cutting down my coffee, and me and John broke up. I also had the start of my nightmare closes at work, with the Bitch Brigade out in force on my early ones to make my life hell, lol. And then there was the open that sent my on a mission to find a key in Anna's house and get back home for about 2 hours sleep before work. Oh god, what fun that was.
Then we get June, and the dreaded 06/06/06... Look up the blog post if you want, but it's where the catchphrase "it could only happen on an Andy Beard close" came from. I also got pissed off when my phone died after I got it slightly wet. And let's not forget that I came out to my mates at work, which caused less trouble than I thought it would? So I actually spent a lot of time worrying about nothing? Hmm, I can see a pattern emerging here lol.
In July I was feeling a bit down, cos my birthday plans were all turning from crap to crappier? Then I got together with my first proper boyfriend, Ashley, which totally changed the outlook I had on the year and lifted me out of my little rut and gave me another confidence boost.
August and September were actually pretty good, as I was seeing Ash, but it got crappy at the end with what was undoubtedly my worst week EVER, where everything I had planned to do on my week off went completely wrong and lasted until the beginning of October when Ash broke up with me. So that little crappiness overload dropped me back down into that hole again, but my mates helped me up out of it. Yay for them!
Also in October I started getting more into Numerology and stuff like that - it's interesting, I think, lol - and had a few drunken nights, experienced general crappy feelings on and off throughout the month and was made Co-Forum Manager at JPLegacy.org (the web's largest Jurassic Park information resource - yes, I'm a geek, so the fuck what? lol).
And on to November... Hmm, was a tough month with things going on in regards to work, friends, and guys, where I didn't know what was going on and stuff, but I got through it in the end. Think I've talked about some of the events enough so I don't see need to continue further about it.
Lastly, December comes along, and to be honest, it seems to have been the best month of this year. I've done things I thought I'd never do, and things I rarely do, and apart from the ever-present crappyness at work things went pretty good.
Hehe, so that was my year in brief. I've met a few new people who have affected me greatly in this year. Strangely I got to know them all through MySpace.com lol
Firstly there is Andy, who used to live in Stourport but moved to Brum, to go to the College of Cakes. Almost had a thing going on with him towards the end of the year but that didn't work out because of distance, and other things. But he's been a good online friend throughout the year, although I actually never managed to meet up with him.
Then I met Ashley in Game in Kidderminster, and later on MySpace too. We got talking and eventually started seeing eachother, and for the first time I was actually in a relationship with someone I could actually be with, hold, and was truly happy with. Things didn't work out, however, but we're still friends though so that's all good.
The third good friend of this year is Anthony from Redditch. He has been a really good friend and helped me out a lot despite the fact that we only ever spoke online for most of the year, dunno what I would have done without his advice really. Also he led me to...
...the last but definitely not least, Jon (aka Billy), who is an amazing guy who I really love spending time with and hope to spend lots of time with in the new year. He has become such a good friend in such a short space of time
So, yeah, 2006 certainly has had its ups and downs, but I've pulled through it and think I actually have become a stronger person for it. I've changed a bit too; personality-wise I'm still the same old annoying Andy B, lol. But I seem to have more confidence than I did at the start... Basically because the events of the year have required me to build some up.
Now as for 2007, I plan on finally getting away from McDonald?s. Have grown so fed up of the place now it's unbelievable... Still the same old shite as ever, being under-appreciated and underpaid as ever, so the time has come.
Also I plan on moving out of my parents' house, although this will prolly depend on me getting a new job first so I can afford it. Lol
Don?t plan on any new relationships, I'll just wait and see if anyone comes along. Just looking for new friends and such for now. If I met the right person I'm sure I could make an exception though.
Want to go out with my friends more too, don't seem to do that enough despite having good times.
Soundtrack of the year would definitely be mainly made up of Snow Patrol and Death Cab for Cutie for me... heh, how depressing. Add a dash of The Boy Least Likely To, and My Chemical Romance ;)
Hope everyone has a great night tonight, and hope 2007 gets off to a great start for you all!
Take care,
Andy
xxx
Labels: boys, crap, family, friends, music, new year, websites, work
Moodyme
# 17 December 2006 00:41
Feeling a bit moody at the moment for some reason.
Fed up with work. Although I did get a £100 bonus in my paycheck this week, wooo! But yeah I'm kinda fed up with it. Some of the people I could do without, but then others make me want to stay. We do have fun sometimes but I dunno it's just a generally shit job, as it always has been. If I did get a new job though I wouldn't want to do the same thing... Hence part of the reason why I didn't go for that Assistant Manager at KFC job. Plus I don't really like KFC anyways.
Managers meal at the Stourport Manor on Thursday night went well. Was a good laugh... With Les (Anna's blow-up man) lol.
Losing respect for a few people at the place though... But gaining respect for a couple more who have stuck up for me recently... Unfortunatly I think those people may be leaving soon. :S
Oh well.
I'm bored out of my mind right now. lol, should prolly be sleeping I guess.
Things are going good with Jon. He's amazing and he makes me so happy. Not seen him for like a whole day and I miss him. heh
Decided I finally need to get my finances sorted out. Sitting around waiting for the lottery win isn't helping. Hmm... Really want to move out sometime. It's my main goal for 2007.
Stressing a bit now cos I remembered about my dentist appointment about 2 days ago. Whoops, guess I'll have to pay some kind of fine for that >.<
And I've proper missed the last posting date for Xmas cards overseas. Need to do my Xmas shopping too. God, I'm panicy now, lol. So disorganised.
The stress-ball I got for my secret santa the other day was obviously a good choice. hehe
Need to do my annual summary of the year soon. Will have to thing about it... This year has definitely had it's ups and downs but it's been better on average than most previous years methinks.
Hmm. Running out of random things to say. Ooooh almost did a £1000 hour over lunch today. Missed it by about 50 quid. how annoying, but it was all good.
Anyways thats about it now. lol
til next time, whenever that may be...
Andy
x
Labels: boys, crap, drunkeness, new year, work
irony
# 02 December 2006 03:50
Gotta love it.
Well sometimes, at least.
Some of the recent irony has not been good...
But today I was giving up on boys. Then all of a sudden here is this nice guy from out of nowhere.
:)
Labels: boys
"I'm happy if you're happy...
# 01 December 2006 18:59
...but it breaks my heart."
^ appropriately chosen Boy Least Likely To lyrics. ;)
Yeah, well I'm okay.
Got cheered up in the most random and inexpected way.
I was on my break at work, with a cup of coffee - yes I know I gave up coffee but I drink it when I'm stressed - and I was on MSN on my phone talking to a few people and being generally moody. lol
And I looked down at my coffee and the froth on top had separated into the shape of a smiley face!!
It was AMAZING, it really was. Cheered me up so much with the happy randomness. lol
Aaand so now I can think abit better now I'm not moody. So all is good, plus I've had people reassuring me all day about things.
So I'm gonna stop being such a babby-ass crybaby and get on with it. lol
tis not the end of the world really, is it?
Take care, and thanks :)
x
Yeah
# 30 November 2006 02:33
So there goes that plan.
10 Statements
# 14 October 2006 02:24
Write 10 statements for different people.
Don't say who each one is intended for.
(gotta love copy and paste from Word. Sorry about the mess)
1. You are a good person, and you need to stop being so hard on yourself. I'm still your friend if you want me to be, but you have to realise that it's not going to be more than that. I know that may be hard for you to hear, and I honestly don't want to hurt you, but it's just not going to happen.
--> -->2. You are an amazing girl. For someone I only know from online and a few telephone calls we have been through a lot together. You're always there to help me when I need it and I'm eternally grateful for that. I definitely owe you big time.
--> -->3. A lot of the past five years has all been your fault. So it's a good job I've enjoyed it. You're great, and I'm glad you found someone who brings happiness into your life. It was awesome to finally meet you last year, and I hope we meet again some day.
--> -->4. I care about you so much, but at the end of the day I can't argue with anything that makes you happy. So I'm content with being just friends. You've had a bigger impact on my life than I think even I realise at the moment. Just remember that whenever you are in need I'll be there for you because my friends are the most important thing in the world to me.
--> -->5. We really need to get drunk soon.
--> -->6. It's crazy that we have known each other so long and yet don't really talk that much. Thanks for joining my new forum though. lol
--> -->7. One of these days I'll have to meet you because you're a pretty awesome guy. I should have come to your party, but oh well, I guess I'm boring!
--> -->8. Just keep that nail-gun away from me. And be on MSN more.
--> -->9. You've been a great friend to me in recent times. My greatest regret is that I didn't get to know you better sooner. And stop with the llama song, please. lol :P
--> -->10. One of these I will actually manage to go out in Brum. And probably get drunk and make a fool of myself, but it'll be all in the name of fun. So it's all good.
If you figure out which one is for whom, don't say it here.
It'll kind of defeat the object.
Take care
x
alright alright
# 03 October 2006 16:56
Need to stop being so depressed. Not going to get very far in life like that, am I?
So I was on a 9 til 5, funfun. Was supposed to have my Performance Review, but Ad forgot to bring it in *rolls eyes*
I was dreading Duane coming in cos I knew he would be a pain... Within 5 minutes: "Still with Ashley?" DOH. Soo then he kept bugging me all day, which was actually quite amusing by the end of the shift... as well as kinda annoying.
I'm cheered up a bit now. Got some horrible flu-like thing though... Hardly ate anything for lunch and had a headache all day, bit of paracetamol cleared that right up though when I got home.
Yeah, so I guess I discovered why having lots of good friends is better than having a couple of best friends, so I must thank all the peoples who helped me out the last couple days (in no particular order):
Allan, Karla, Mandi, Pod, Prin, Matt, Ty, Chris, Kim, Duane, Anna, Jess, David, Andy, Du, JM, Vice, and anyone I may have forgotten.
And that's how many people it takes to pull me out when I let myself fall into a hole. Kidding. ;)
But most of all, I want to thank Ashley, for being great. :)
We're still friends and that's what matters.
So... Chin up, and face the world, I guess.
Take care guys
x
hate this feeling
# 02 October 2006 20:52
yeah, so what i feared turned out to be true.
its the crappy end to my crappy week.
Ashley broke up with me today.
Still friends though.
worst fucking week ever
# 04:46
i've had the worst fucking week in my history.
monday and tuesday were alright, but i hadn't planned anything.
Wednesday i went to help my boyfriend, Ashley, clear some boxes and stuff from his new room after his move. I was supposed to be drinking with friends from work in the evening, but they all decided to go out in the afternoonwhen i was busy...
actually.. to be honest i can't even be fucking bothered to type this out agaian. but yeah it sucks. and there is something else which has me close to tears right now, and i fucking hate it. i'll prolly blog about it later, but hopefully not...
can't sleep. drinking coffee... at nearly 6am. yay. oh fun.
yeah, i suck.
*sulk*
# 26 August 2006 21:03
Meh, feeling abit bleh at the moment.
Was really tired when I woke up this morning, and sorta fell asleep again, when I finally got up at 11:45 I struggled to stay awake til about 12:30 when I had to get ready for work, cos I was on a rather odd 1 til 9 today for some reason.
So, I go to work tired. And with me that's never good cos if I start off badly then it just gets worse. Anywhoo... I'm wondering how I'm going to get up for my 9 til 5 tomorrow if I was too knackered to get up for a 1 til 9, and Ad asks me if I can come in and do an 8 til 4 instead... and I AGREE like an eejit.
So yeah after dealing with tiredness and silly staff that don't like listening and stuff I eventually become moody and bitchy and all that, so it's all been funfun today. lol
And Duane was trying to get me to go to some silly little friggin church group with him. I mean, WHAT THE FUCK!? I went to church every week for the first 18 years of my life, so i think i've had ebnough of it, thank-you. I have no problem with people who go to church, or who love Jesus or whatever, AS LONG AS THEY LEAVE ME OUT OF IT.
It's all very well saying I'll go to hell for not believing in a god, but it's not going to affect me much if I don't believe that hell exists. Well, technically Hell is a town in Norway. Which is quite funny cos Norway is snowy so Hell is forzen over. hehe.
Anyways.
Home now, still tired. Had a headache all day and I think I had the last two paracetamol this morning... But I'll have to go hunting for soem laters.
Ashley is at a wedding reception tonight so I can't talk to him. Tempted to text him, but I don't want to be annoying or anything. :/
Dunno what time he'll be back either, so prolly won't get to talk to him til tomorrow.
At least after tomorrow I have two days off. Not working the bank holiday, surprise surprise. Never get to work bank holidays. *pout* All I want is the double pay. lol
Shall prolly go into town or something. Being tempted to buy a Nintendo DS, even though I know I have no money so I might just leave it a couple of months til I have paid off my credit card again. >.<
By which time I'll prolly have to use it for the PS3 I preordered at Gamestation. Hmm. Dunno how I'm going to afford to go to Los Angeles next year either. Craziness. It's in May, so that's like... 8 months away, and they still haven't announced anything about hotels yet. Or entrance passes actually, either. Maybe I should renew my Hyperspace membership so I can get the cool fanclub extras that I won't bother with like at Celebration III, lol.
Mmm... Eating some Oreos now. Grinnall's in town have started selling boxes of 16 for the grand sum of 99 pennies. So all is good on the biscuity side of things. Although I wonder how they can put "The World's No 1 Buscuit!" on the box... Cos if they were indeed the world's #1 then surely they wouldn't be so goddamn hard to find?
Seriously, Grinnall's is the only shop that sells them in a town of what... 25,000?
Not sure where sells them in Kidder, although I have heard one of the supermarkets does.
Yeah, I'm bored and rambling now, so when that happens it's best if I shut the hell up.
Take care,
Andy
x
PS: Geez, and now the bloody thing won't post... Keeps telling me there is no space left on the server. ERM! I think there is. Grrr.
Labels: boys, Celebration, crap, friends, gaming
Coffee Update
# 23 August 2006 00:59
So, yesterday... Well, it was the day before now... But anyways. On Monday Dan tempted me with a Cappuccino, and I decided to drink it, because I can. :P
So yeah, I was figuring that I have had no coffee for about 3 months, so surely I am no longer addicted to it, and also, I never actually said I would cut it out completely anyways.
But yeah, he did it again today, and I drank it BUT ONLY to proove that I'm not addicted to it.
It seems quite odd logic really, but the only way to proove that I don't need coffee is to drink it a couple times and then see if I can last without it. Sooo, yeah. :P
Ooh, Wednesday now isn't it? Seeing Ashley tonight, yay! <3
Take care pplz
Andy
x
I'm happy if you're happy
# 20 August 2006 00:47
It's all Ashley's fault! :P
Yeah, he said a while ago that he was looking for a CD... The Best Party Ever, by The Boy Least Likely To.
So I thought I'd be clever and find it for him, only he found it himself and now I have a copy too. lol. But yeah, got kinda hooked on their catchy tunes. yay!
So, I now have had "I'm Glad I Hitched My Apple Wagon to Your Star" stuck in my head for a few days. Set it as my mobile phone ringtone too, lol. Deary me.
Must have been another of his grand and evil plans. 
We are going to see them in Brum in October! :D
In other news, I am still working on Galactic Basic v8, it's just been slow. Worked 10 days in a row, just. And I finally got a weekend off, and have nothing to do with it! :(
Went into Kidder earlier to spend my £40 clothing allowance from work, and anoyingly I managed to not getting anything for work, so I'll have to go back sometime... Need to find a decent tie that I like! Sam and Karla reckon I should get a pink one, but I'm not so sure about that. Hmm...
Anyways... I'm going to sleep now. lol
Take care pplz!
x
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