Ballyhoo and Bedbugs

So, children, I don't know if you've noticed, but it's summer. And I don't think many of you know it, but my current home is quite close to the beach.

Obviously, a party must happen.

This Friday, all are invited, there will be copious amounts of alcohol, maybe some food as well, loud music, fireworks, swimming, etc etc etc. It'll be a grand time, and I expect a massive turnout.

That's actually all I have to say about that. Anyway let me know if you'll be coming or not.

Feel: jubilant
Hear: Sophie B. Hawkins - Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover

( Private )

Some boys from the village came over to fish in my stream, or so they say. I think their mums just sent them over to take a peek at that odd man living out by the woods, see if he looks like a vagabond out to steal their fathers' sheep or what. Nice. Believe me, if I wanted those sheep, they'd be gone by now.

( Owl to Harry )

( Owl to Snape, warded carefully just in case )

Feel: blank
Hear: Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen in Love

Well that didn't last long, did it.

My good mood of late is pretty well and truly gone, which is a shame, as for a time there it was really all quite nice indeed.

One day, perhaps, I will be able to sleep eight straight hours like a normal person. I don't expect it to be any time soon, mind, but it would still be nice if it happened eventually.

Even this song is doing nothing to improve my mood.

I think that instead of spending another day out in the cold trying to get my garden sorted, which will only make me even more irritable, I will take a day trip to someplace lovely and warm. Maybe with a beach. There's.. probably about three people, total, whose company I would enjoy. Unfortunately there is some minor difficulty in the fact that I most certainly couldn't bring all three of you, as you'd kill each other and I'd be friendless and that would do absolutely fucking nothing for my state of mind, except make it worse.

Still, I'd rather not go off on my own, so if you'd like to come you should say so.

Feel: cynical
Hear: They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse in Your Soul

God, is it 2005 already? Yeah, yeah, I know, about a week and a half late with that newsflash, gimme a break.

So I've got this cottage, and I think it's getting to be pretty flash, really. I mean at first it was something of a pit, but I decorated the main rooms quite nicely, even if I do say so myself. So the last few weeks have been spent working on converting one of the spare bedrooms to a game room, which has been fun but tiring. So tiring, in fact, that I am currently eating really quickly made pasta topped with sauce from a jar. I KNOW. From a bloody JAR.

Ha ha ha. Yes, yes, I am aware that quite a lot of people live like that all the time. If you think I am being sarcastic in expressing my shock at this half-arsed meal, clearly you have never eaten my cooking.

Anyway so I'm too lazy to cook a proper dinner, and I'm much too lazy to go down to the shops to pick up things for dinner tomorrow, so I guess for a while this will be the state of things. Gasp shock horror.

Is officially too cold for swimming, by the way, which I unfortunately had to learn through trial and error.

But anyway, my Christmas was lovely, though possibly on the odd side of things, in a way that perfectly works for me so that's all right. New Year's eve, also very nice. And things have continued good from there.

So I'm doing all right. I'm alive, just busy. Debating building a conservatory. eh.

Life's good. For now. Feel free to ask again in about a month. Yes I am aware that no one asked to begin with.

Run out of prattle. I know, I know, shocking. Anyway this sauce is getting.. god, it looks disgusting, was I supposed to do something to it before heating it? Maybe I'll drag myself down to the village tomorrow anyway. eugh.

Ceasing the madness for real, now.

Feel: complacent
Hear: Flogging Molly - Drunken Lullabies

Been busy. Not a lot to say. Sorry I haven't been around more for people who might need me. 'm afraid I'm going to be even more absent from now on. Moving- got a new house and all. Yeah, house, no more flat for me. It's nice. But it needs fixing up. Anyone needs me, well, owls can still find me.

( Private )

Feel: discontent

( Private )

The Black Eyed Peas are obscenely catchy. Or maybe I'm just in a musical mood. Yeah, that might be it. You know, one of those moods where you just want to sing along with everything, even if you don't know the words or can't carry the tune? Yeah. Not sure where it came from.

I feel like things've been so busy lately. Which I suppose they have. So it's a valid sort of feeling.

And I kind of feel like I'm on drugs, which I'm not, so that's weird. hm.

And I want chocolate! And ice cream. I'm going to go find some. And stop rambling. yes. right.... now.

Feel: crazy
Hear: ...not Black Eyed Peas, actually. John Mayer- Daughters

I love this holiday. Though it really doesn't even count as one, I think. But still, it's utterly excellent.

There's a party tomorrow night at a club owned by a friend of mine.. 's called The Masquerade, appropriately enough. There's a cover charge but it's still a party and I will probably be there and so should you be. Bet you won't recognise me. XD

Off to work I go.

Feel: excited
Hear: Aerosmith - Pink

I really should stop updating so sporadically. And.. maybe not update at such a ridiculous hour of night. But I just woke up and I can't think of anything else to do, really.

Life's been pretty all right lately. Weird. Very definitely weird. But all right. There's certainly been worse weeks. Months. ...decades...

I got a visit from my cousin. Again, weird. But nice. Really nice, actually- do feel free to visit again.

( Private )

Frick, it's hot in my room. I think I'm off to enjoy the early-early-morning air outside my window.

Feel: complacent
Hear: Semisonic - Chemistry

I've been home for awhile already, but various things have been keeping me busy and thus away from this lovely internet connection and, through it, all of you people. And have I gone really and truly completely insane, or has Mad-Eye joined the ranks of journal people? My god.

Disney World was excellent, if anyone was curious. It manages to live up to the hype.

( Private )

Right, I'm feeling social, so anyone who wants a visit from me, or who'd like to stop by the bar or the flat to say hullo, just say the word.

Feel: content
Hear: Lament for Limerick

Well it's a bit late but work's been keeping me busy- thank you, everyone, for coming to my party. :D It was awesome and you're all wonderful. You made me feel better about being old!

Now I'm going to go enjoy my day off with lunch in the park. Aren't you jealous?

( Private )

( Note to Harry, written on the back of the shopping list and left on the kitchen counter )

Feel: thoughtful

Another birthday. Goodie. I'm two days late mentioning this, but considering how long it's been since I've said anything at all in here, I doubt anyone noticed.

Harry's birthday passed, too, and that's much more important than mine.

And I should sleep, 'cause I have places to be tomorrow.

( Private )

Snape's still missing. There are still a bunch of Death Eaters on the loose. And oh, yes, let's not forget that the Dementors are about as well.

But Harry seems to be getting by all right, and he said he thinks he's found his animagus form. So at least life isn't complete shit.

Feel: shitty

Go away.

Feel: depressed

Well, Treasure Island is still a great book, but I'd like something new for a change. I just don't know what. Perhaps I'll have to find some quaint little bookstore to ransack, or something.

Whatever brilliant mind first thought of dunking cookies into milk.. I hope they got some form of award for that. mm.

I should head to bed, enough rambling from me. :D

[Private]
Can't sleep.

But I'm fine.

Really.
[/Private]

Feel: amused

Things have been somewhat busy lately, and thus I've slacked off on updating this. Not that any of you missed it, right?

I can't decide whether I'm relieved or annoyed with myself over missing the DA meeting. I get the feeling if I'd been there, I would've done something very stupid. I hear it was eventful, though.

( Owl to Narcissa )

I'd like to say bravo to the volunteers who helped Mrs. Malfoy out with the demonstrations; from what I've been told you all did quite well. Hopefully I'll be there to see it next time. And though I wasn't there, I don't recall any spells being mentioned that I'm not capable of handling, so if anyone would care to come by to get some extra practice, I'd be happy to help.

( Private )

Right, now who wants to recommend a good book to me? I've finally got through my to-read list, and I'm at a bit of a loss. Music is good to recommend, too.

For the moment, I'm off to reread Treasure Island for abou the 10 trillionth time or so. Ta.

( Owl to Harry )

Feel: discontent
Hear: Morcheeba- Trigger Hippie

I had a nice time travelling, if anyone was curious. I suppose that was rather expected, though, considering. :D

( Private )

( Owl to Harry )

Feel: blah

I love Australia. It's such a fun place.

I hope you're all behaving yourselves.

( Owl to Marcus )

Feel: amused

I know a lot of people hate it, but I really rather like Valentine's. There's chocolate, and other candy, and flowers and stuff. And it's a time when blokes can tell the people they love how they feel without having to feel too terribly emasculated. So, the people I love should know that I care, but if you were in doubt, I'm reminding you. I love you, and I think it's important that you know that.

( Private )

Feel: thoughtful

So the birthday was nice. Everyone, ignore his complaints, I know you were probably all too scared of his wrath to dare comment on his birthday. He's cranky. Ignore it.

Weekends are such fun, even when I've done nothing substantial all week.

I want to go somewhere this weekend. Someplace like... Disney World. Or something. I don't know.

I think it's time for sleeping. I'm kind of out of it.

Feel: geeky

( Private )

Feel: worried

God damn am I tired. I'm glad for the weekend.

Right, you lot: over the weekend, read up on laws regarding why you're not to enchant Muggle objects. This is so that on Monday when I show you how to make a motorbike fly, you will all know that it is VERY VERY WRONG to actually do this and I am only teaching you so that you can properly understand the theory. But you're not to actually do it. Right? Right. Good.

An interesting link for you all. Muggle technology is really quite bizarre, isn't it?

Good god, it's nearly Christmas already.

Well. So what do you all want? :D

Yes, I shop at the last minute. So? It's more interesting this way.

You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs.
I look around me and I see it isn't so.
Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs.
Well what's wrong with that, I'd like to know?

Yes, I'm still in love with Remus. :D

Now I'm going to find more things for you lot to take apart in class. Any suggestions?

Feel: content

We have a Bumpkin. ^^ He is ferocious and scary and not at all cute. Nope.

And if anyone wasn't aware, because you've been living in a cave with your eyes shut and your fingers in your ears, I love Remus. A lot.

Feel: content

I think I really prefer pampering someone to being pampered.

I really do worry when it's so quiet around here. Makes me think something bad is about to happen.

Well, for the moment, things are good. So that's all right.

However I've recently realised that it has been far too long since I last got drunk. Remus, Marc? What say you?

Feel: cheerful
Hear: Queen- Fat-Bottomed Girls

Last cigarette: Wow. I have no idea. A very long time ago. Months.
Last big car ride: Uhm.. don't know. Years ago, probably.
Last kiss: A little while ago. From Remus, of course.
Last good cry: Not sure. Don't remember.
Last library book checked out: New Discworld book. :D
Last movie seen: Dunno. I want to go see something, though. Maybe rent something... hm. Remus, want to go out?
Last beverage drank: Water.
Last food consumed: Crisps. :D!
Last crush: Remus.
Last phone call: No idea.
Last TV show watched: I don't know, really. Hm.
Last time showered: About half an hour ago.
Last shoes worn: Extremely comfortable trainers.
Last CD played: Beatles. 1, or whatever it's called.
Last item bought: Chocolate. Other candy for myself, too.
Last annoyance: My hair. It's extra-annoying when it's wet. Maybe I'll cut it soon.
Last disappointment: Dunno.
Last soda drank: Sprite. I think.
Last ice cream eaten: Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia.
Last time scolded: I don't get scolded. I'm an adult. Ostensibly.
Last shirt worn: Wearing a worn and comfy Rolling Stones shirt at the moment.
Last website visited: X-Entertainment, one of the most amusing sites ever.

I'm so far behind on those other survey things, it's just silly. Maybe I'll catch up this weekend or something.

Feel: cheerful

Glad I'm too old to participate in this Guy Fawkes nonsense. :D However I do feel like going out. Remus, want to do something tomorrow night?

( Private )

Feel: blah

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Yay! Remus and I exchanged rocks.

I like that thingy. I want to go trick-or-treating now. Hmph.

Er. Editted to include Ginny and Ron. Yay. Weasleys are good people.

So Sev and Remus both seem to have gone insane. It's not good when two of my best friends are even less sane than I am.

Minerva, will you be my new best friend, please?

Feel: amused

It's awfully quiet around here. I'm almost worried. You're not all trying to blow up the school, right? I've already told you, you can't. And flooding things is a bad idea as well. And besides just about anything you can come up with has already been done, and probably done better than you could do it. So don't bother.

Considering trying to convince Dumbledore to get televisions put into the common rooms, so you can all keep up with the muggle world and such. Will you neglect these journals even more if that happens? Probably. You might find some interesting stuff, though. Let me know what you all think.

So I have agreed to allow Remus to dress me up in an embarrassing costume. I'm rather tempted to force Minerva to endure this torture as well. She might turn me into a frog or something, though. I mean, really. Who knows what that woman can do?

Saturdays are good days. I'm going to go down and get some coffee now, and probably grab some tea and cakes for when Remus wakes up. And then I am going to have a lazy day, and that will be nice.

Feel: content

Remus is looking at dog costumes.

Help.

Feel: scared
Hear: His noises of delight with every new find. o.O

My two results from that quiz Remus linked to.

Why yes, that does amuse the shit out of me, thank you. XD

Feel: giggly

( Owl to Severus )

Feel: happy

The first week of school has been... well, boring. Nothing's happened, which, considering all the things that could happen, is probably a good thing. But it's also, y'know, boring. I feel like getting out and doing something. Anything. Anyone have any ideas?

Feel: blah
Hear: meh

Draco was irritating and useless, which was entirely expected. How the hell did that twit become head boy? Arg.

Teaching again wasn't too bad. I missed some of the kids. I know they hate being cooped up inside as much as I do, though... Maybe I'll try to come up with some kind of practical lesson we can do outdoors. Or a field trip of some sort. The weather's still too nice to be stuck in the castle.

Think I could manage a trip to the beach? To learn about... er... boats. And those jet ski things.

Feel: bored

( Note to Remus )

Feel: happy

I've had time to write a book
About the way you act and look,
But I haven't got a paragraph.
Words are always getting in my way.
Anyway, I love you.
That's all I have to tell you.
That's all I've got to say.

And now, I'd like to make a speech
About the love that touches each,
But stumbling, I would make you laugh.
I feel as though my tongue were made of clay.
Anyway, I love you.
That's all I have to tell you.

I'm not a man of poetry.
Music isn't one with me.
It runs from me.

And I tried to write a symphony,
But I lost the melody
Alas, I only finished half.
And finish I suppose I never may
Anyway, I love you.
That's all I have to tell you.
That's all I've got to say.

Feel: content

Lonely. Bored. Lonely. Someone amuse me. Please?

Feel: melancholy

What essentially amounts to spam from one of the places we registered at has me thinking.

If you’re tall and slender or medium height and build, the choice is easiest for you: any style. But the perfectly fit suit is still just as important. Thinner men look good in a double-breasted jacket. Ask that the shoulders be padded a little more than normal and the waist be taken in to a comfortable extent. These tactics make the body seem more muscular and create a great line. The trousers look best when the legs are slightly fuller than normal with a higher rise. But to be honest, with this body type, it’s hard to go wrong with your tuxedo choice.

Okay but do I really want my tuxedo to make me look more muscular? Actually, when it comes to that... do I really want a tuxedo?

I need Remus here to discuss these things with. But since he isn't here, I'm bothering you lot instead.

Feel: contemplative
Hear: Rufus Wainwright- Grey Gardens

( Note to Remus )

Feel: mischievous
Hear: Rufus Wainwright- Beauty Mark

Woke up this morning feeling sick. Things have not improved much throughout the day. If I'm not feeling better by the time Remus gets home, I may tell him. Maybe not. Don't want him worrying. But I also don't want him angry if I get worse and have to admit that I didn't tell him right away... it's all so confusing. Well, I might be asleep by the time he gets in anyway, so that will save me from having to decide what to do. Though it will mean not seeing him all day. Of course, this is far better than I could've hoped for when he first got this job, anyway, so I'm not going to complain.

Except about the nausea, of course, but even then I'm only complaining to myself.

You boys should have food fights more often, I've never been anywhere that smelled this delicious. Can we please have some sort of get-together and eat all of this now?

Feel: amused

( Questions from Remus )

Ask me 5 questions. I'll ask you 5 more in return, and post my answers here.

Feel: content
Hear: Badly Drawn Boy- A Minor Incident

More surveys. I am woefully behind.

Also I'm skipping #39, for reasons which I think would be obvious if you saw the questions. ((Ask if you're curious.))

( #40 - SOME RANDOM )

( #41 - ARE YOU )

( #42 - CHANGES )

( #43 - LOVE )

( #44 - MIND BENDING )

( #45 - MEMORIES )

Wasn't that fascinating? Yes, I thought so, too.

Feel: thoughtful
Hear: Eddie Izzard- Unrepeatable

I was going to make you people work to figure these out, but then I decided I didn't have the patience for that. So, here we are, following the trend: My opinions of you people. If I missed anyone, poke me and I'll add you.

( Read more... )

Now do them yourselves. Go on, now!

Feel: amused
Hear: Smile.dk- Mr. Wonderful

( Owl to Harry )

((And let's pretend I remembered to post this yesterday. Heh.))

Feel: happy

Since the link for the student-appropriate registry didn't seem to be working on Remus's journal, here. Hopefully that one will work.

Feel: complacent

Coconut ice lollys are excellent for a sore throat. And just in general, of course.

Feel: pleased

I woke up with a sore throat. That kind of worries me. It really annoys me, though. I hate getting sick. Aside from the whole needing to take medicine thing, it also just bothers me. I feel miserable and can't do anything to help it and it brings back highly unpleasant memories. I'm disinclined to tell Remus, though, because I think it will only make him worry. Anyway it's not like I can get him sick.

I should go home and take my potion. Right after I nap. I feel very sleepy.

Maybe I should check on Harry while I'm out...

Too tired to worry. Sleep now.

Feel: drained

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Name: Sirius K. Black

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