Posts tagged with "annoyances"
Monday, 10. November 2008, 21:03:42
holly, annoyances, baby, life's little
...
So far we have:
- Bean
- Beany
- Hollybean
- Ickle Pickle
- Icky Picky
- Icky Von Picky ,shortened to
- Icky Von
- Icky McPicky
- Ickster
- Grumple Stiltskin (when she's in a mood)
I get a bit carried away
Tuesday, 30. September 2008, 09:09:30
music, annoyances, life's little
I like the concept of iTunes' Genius playlists, it's just that my iPod doesn't seem to be that good at creating them. It's like he gives up halfway through. He's all eager, and up for the challenge when I tell him to go and find the similar tracks, and for the first three or four, the little chap gets it spot on. Then it goes downhill, and he decides to take a break, or something.
Yesterday, for example, I set off to work feeling lively and in the mood for something upbeat to accompany my walk to work. I choose "Don't Stop Me Now", by Queen, and set off on my merry little way. I pressed the Genius button, and a playlist was created. I would expect to see on said playlist some more upbeat tracks, maybe some 70s rock, some more Queen. I was secretly hoping for "Mr Blue Sky" by the ELO as it's one of the best tunes ever created.
The first few tracks didn't disappoint, but as the playlist went on, it all went horribly wrong. On came "Warwick Avenue" by Duffy, not exactly upbeat. I could appreciate what iPod was thinking - "I'm going to mix it up a bit, change the mood" - but then he went crazy, as he always does. I swear he has about 20 tracks that he puts into every Genius playlist he creates. No matter what I choose as my starting track, you can pretty much guarantee that these tracks will appear at some point. It's sloppy, and shows a lack of effort and thought.
IPOD: But you like those tracks, don't you? So what's the problem?
ME: Well I would quite like a bit more variety, you know. You've got over a thousand tracks to choose from.
IPOD: Yeah, well, I like these ones, and they're all bunched together - easy to find. And why are you blaming me? It's your music. Not my fault you have a taste for bland and generic tunes.
ME: But I could give you dozens of tracks that would suit that list better.
IPOD: Well then make your own bloody playlist. Listen, pal, I didn't want this job. It's not what I signed up for. Some geezer does a fancy update, and expects me to do extra work, and for what?!?! Nothing. The Union isn't happy about it, and neither am I. If I was you, I'd stop complaining.
ME: Or what, eh? You're my iPod, and you'll do what I tell you to.
IPOD: I'll tell people about the fact that you listen to Chas and Dave.
ME: OK, fair enough. Carry on.
Tuesday, 16. September 2008, 19:22:34
bean, holly, annoyances, life's little
Imagine the scene... It's late at night. Holly's unsettled, and I try to comfort her. She slowly calms done as I pace back and forth, and then falls asleep in my arms. I go to put her back in her cot, and slowly move her toward it. Reminiscent from the above scene in
Raiders of the Lost Ark, I carefully place her down, knowing that one false move could start her off again, and unleash a rolling boulder* if she wakes.
But success is oh so sweet
It's just not how you'd want to emulate Indy.
*metaphorically, of course. The room's not booby-trapped with spears, rocks, or poisoned darts. Well, not that I know, anyhow.
Wednesday, 20. August 2008, 16:28:04
annoyances, life's little
Damn you, letterbox! Now I have to wait a whole 24 hours to get my parcel, and make the dreaded trip to the Post Office to pick it up!
Thursday, 31. July 2008, 19:52:12
bean, annoyances, life's little
This is THE EGG. He's going to be watching over Hollybean's room, and let us know how hot or cold it is. I've been giving him a trial run in preparation of Hollybean's arrival, and THE EGG has not been happy.
Look at his face! He's red with anger! It's soooo hot at them moment, and this pic was taken on a relatively cool night. Luckily Hollybean's arriving in the Autumn, so hopefully it won't be as hot. If it is, we could be in for some (even more) sleepless nights, as I dare say she'll be unhappier than THE EGG.
And yes, Khad, I realise that this isn't hot at all for you 
Tuesday, 29. July 2008, 18:03:53
gaming, annoyances, life's little
Superman actually does have two weaknesses: Kryptonite and magic
Oh how very convenient.
Monday, 28. July 2008, 17:23:56
annoyances, life's little
I got a new alarm clock at the weekend, as my old one was getting a bit old. I used it for the first time this morning, and to my horror, the snooze function only gives you an additional 5 minutes of sleep.
Woah there sparky! Only 5 minutes? That contravenes the universal 9 minutes snooze rule. For as long as I can remember, all alarm clocks' snooze feature gives you 9 minutes extra sleep. I have no idea why it's 9, but it is. IT IS NOT TO BE MESSED WITH. IT IS LAW.
Now my world is in chaos. Do I only snooze for 5 minutes? Or do I snooze twice, giving me 10 minutes? But I'm not used to 10 extra minutes in bed, only 9. If I get up after only one snooze, that means I'll be 4 minutes early for everything. Luckily, I haven't thrown my old alarm clock away, so just in case this madness does threaten to bring the end of the universe, I can revert to the old 9 minuter.
Friday, 11. July 2008, 06:10:19
annoyances, tv, video, life's little
Friday, 4. July 2008, 12:49:50
annoyances, office, life's little
Saturday, 28. June 2008, 20:43:33
Doctor Who, annoyances, television, life's little
Now I have to spend a whole week thinking about Doctor Who, and all the permutations and possibilities that can happen in the next episode.
Monday, 23. June 2008, 17:38:07
annoyances, life's little
Today I was asked what my first car was, and I duly gave my answer. I'm not ashamed. It was a Citroen 2CV. A red and white one, with a stripy roof. It was awesome. Not the best car I've ever owned, which was a first generation Honda CRX, but a great little car and good fun to drive.
But I digress! It was an official-ish question, and to my answer of "2CV", the other person replied "How do you spell that?"
Friday, 30. May 2008, 07:50:20
books, james bond, annoyances, life's little
The new James Bond novel was released this week, and as a big fan of the Bondster, I'm eager to read it. Unfortunately as with all books, it's only available in hardcover for the first few months. I personally hate hardback books. Maybe hate's too strong a word, but I really can't see why you're forced to buy a bigger, clunkier, more expensive version of a book if you want to read it when it is first published.
I understand that some people prefer them, and you can see why: they last longer, and look nicer on shelves. These are purely aesthetic reasons, however, and surely it's the content that counts? Paperbacks are easier to read and more portable, making them more enjoyable. I say release paperbacks and hardbacks at the same time. That way both the paperback lovers and hardback lovers are happy, and I get to read James Bond whilst on the loo.
Friday, 23. May 2008, 07:26:14
music, annoyances, life's little
For the second day this week I have woken up and started singing Tom Jones' "Delilah". I have no idea why. It makes me wonder what crazy dreams I am actually having. Dreams about Tom Jones? Dreams about a dangerous temptress who wants to reveal the secret of my mighty strength to the Philistines? Dreams about Weetabix? Maybe it's my subconscious telling me to go ahead and download it onto my iPod. Who knows, but it's certainly an infectious tune that gets stuck in your head! Maybe by posting this, I'll make sure I'm not the only one suffering...I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
NA NA NA NAAAAAAAAAAA NA NA
I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind
NA NA NA NAAAAAAAAAAA NA NA
Sheeeeeeeeeeeee was my woman!
DUM DUM DUM DUM
As she deceived me I watched and went out of my mind
Tuesday, 20. May 2008, 13:18:12
tea, annoyances, biscuits, life's little
Today at work, the age-old discussion arose about which type of biscuit is the best. Someone made the (quite frankly) preposterous suggestion that Nice biscuits are worthy of the title. This is incorrect, and the only award Nice biscuits can possibly be eligible for is the "World's Most Inappropriately Named Biscuit", which I'm sure it would win hands-down.
The best biscuit is of course the Malted Milk.
Sunday, 18. May 2008, 16:09:00
annoyances, life's little
Earlier today I was doing a bit of work in the garden, and I came across this strange plant. Its leaves aren't green, or even brown, but jet black. It looks like a normal spider plant, aside from the colour of its leaves. This brings me to the conclusion that it must be some sort of alien symbiote, which has fallen to Earth and bonded with the plant in order to take over the planet, Venom-style.
I think it's time to get the Weedol...
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