My Dearest Friends in The World:
Congrats, this is my 90th post! And all in about in the last 8 months or so... Hopefully, my next 90th posts will be better and funnier that ever! ;-)
I just want to thank each and everyone one of you for reading and like my blog: it makes me feel so l<3ved.
Plus, I’d like to dedicate this special time in my life to my birds, my agent, my new bodyguards (6 of 10 that I’m going to fire due breaching of contract), and last but not least to Jesus Christ... And to Muhammad... And to God... However, most importantly, I want to dedicate this honour to my much loved and adored older sister: Sarah, who thankfully got me started on my own blog, and is utterly the best older sister in the universe!!! That is whenever she’s not drooling over all the pretty boys, which is quite hard for her here in London...
Anyway, stay tuned all for more greatness... Take care of yourselves; talk to you soon.
Your friend always,
The Red Haired Londoner
Friday, 30 November 2007
California Waiting
My and Sarah’s friend, Alexis, who is a budding director rubbing shoulders in Hollywood, in coming to visit us here in London on Tuesday (11 Dec.) from California; and I cannot wait b/c I love when friends visit... HURRAH!
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Carers Meeting
I just had my first monthly care meeting w/ the Care Facilitator and about 5/10 of my carers. On the whole, it went well, but I need to get back to the Care Facilitator to get rid of these shite night carers and hopefully soon...
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Day at The Royal Brompton
Today, I spent most of the day at the Royal Brompton Hospital to just get a check up on how I’m getting along w/ my ventilator at home.
I went there w/ Mum and two of my carers on a stretcher via non-emergency ambulance transport, and it was nice to admire all the great architecture b/c the hospital is located right in the heart of South Kensington. And thankfully I had the same wonderful ambulance crew that took me to the Royal Brompton last time, Brian and Francis. Brian (the driver) is the older of the two, and is REALLY humourous and a bloody crazy driver (especially as speeds while swearing at the other drivers and in The City), but somehow you always arrive safe and alive. Francis is much younger, at 19 (w/ the one of the most amazing eyes and eyelashes) is the more mellow one of the two, but is quite fun in his own; and he has the cutest baby girl who’s about 11 months old.
Anyway, Brian is a right laugh, and is just like The Hitcher from The Mighty Boosh; and Francis being more quite that than Brian, just adds subtle sarcastic comments. For example a funny exchange that took place, was when on the way back home Francis got a call from his wife, and while he’s talking to her Brian (from the front of the ambulance) shouted, “He’s got a pretty woman back there...” (referring to my Mum), and Francis snippily replied, “SHUT UP!” It was just so hilarious to listen to. And you are always guaranteed a brilliant time w/ Brian and Francis, and always a riot!
Overall, my trip to the Royal Brompton Hospital went ok, and they said I am well, well as much as can be expected.
I went there w/ Mum and two of my carers on a stretcher via non-emergency ambulance transport, and it was nice to admire all the great architecture b/c the hospital is located right in the heart of South Kensington. And thankfully I had the same wonderful ambulance crew that took me to the Royal Brompton last time, Brian and Francis. Brian (the driver) is the older of the two, and is REALLY humourous and a bloody crazy driver (especially as speeds while swearing at the other drivers and in The City), but somehow you always arrive safe and alive. Francis is much younger, at 19 (w/ the one of the most amazing eyes and eyelashes) is the more mellow one of the two, but is quite fun in his own; and he has the cutest baby girl who’s about 11 months old.
Anyway, Brian is a right laugh, and is just like The Hitcher from The Mighty Boosh; and Francis being more quite that than Brian, just adds subtle sarcastic comments. For example a funny exchange that took place, was when on the way back home Francis got a call from his wife, and while he’s talking to her Brian (from the front of the ambulance) shouted, “He’s got a pretty woman back there...” (referring to my Mum), and Francis snippily replied, “SHUT UP!” It was just so hilarious to listen to. And you are always guaranteed a brilliant time w/ Brian and Francis, and always a riot!
Overall, my trip to the Royal Brompton Hospital went ok, and they said I am well, well as much as can be expected.
Sunday, 25 November 2007
To My Jenna – The World’s Best Hairstylist. Literally.
I was checking out Sarah’s updated blog, and just decided to check out Jenna’s blog, which is linked to Sarah’s blog. I haven’t checked out Jenna’s blog since last December, but there was just something calling me to click on the link to her blog.
Jenna is whom I got my haircuts from in America, and used to work for Paul Mitchell – The Academy in McLean, Virginia. She is amazing, and looks amazing too; not seeing her and not getting my haircut from her are probably among the things that make me sad that I don’t live in the US anymore.
Anyway, I found out that Jenna has several new posts since I last checked her blog, and I discovered several new things. First, Jenna got a tattoo, which looks quite nice; and that she ran away to Texas after just having lots of shite in her life. Mainly, A) having a bastard of a boyfriend (thankfully he is gone now); B) her car broke again; C) her Christmas was not very good; D) she lost my job, apparently it was nothing she did; E) she’s still job searching; F) she has basically no income; and G) the icing on the cake: her parents told her that she’s pathetic, and that she’s as big as a house.
Oh my Jenna, I’m SO sorry that life has been quite tough lately, but don’t worry things will get better, I promise. And the latter upsets me the most: YOU ARE NOT pathetic and big as a house. You are amongst the most outgoing, fun, and vivacious people I know... What brought tears to my eyes even is that she also said on her blog that the only good thing she had to say was that the fabulous Sarah and me sent her a Christmas card in the mail and she literally fills with tears; and that she has it now to read whenever she’s down, which is a lot lately...
Not to worry, I’ll be praying for you, everything always works out for the best. And remember, my Jenna, YOU’RE TOTALLY HOT (NEVER LET ANYONE TELL YOU ANY DIFFERENT) AND I HAVE A HUGE CRUSH ON YOU! SHUT UP ME... SHITE, SHITE, SHITE: I DIDN’T JUST SAY THAT!!!
Me go now...
Jenna is whom I got my haircuts from in America, and used to work for Paul Mitchell – The Academy in McLean, Virginia. She is amazing, and looks amazing too; not seeing her and not getting my haircut from her are probably among the things that make me sad that I don’t live in the US anymore.
Anyway, I found out that Jenna has several new posts since I last checked her blog, and I discovered several new things. First, Jenna got a tattoo, which looks quite nice; and that she ran away to Texas after just having lots of shite in her life. Mainly, A) having a bastard of a boyfriend (thankfully he is gone now); B) her car broke again; C) her Christmas was not very good; D) she lost my job, apparently it was nothing she did; E) she’s still job searching; F) she has basically no income; and G) the icing on the cake: her parents told her that she’s pathetic, and that she’s as big as a house.
Oh my Jenna, I’m SO sorry that life has been quite tough lately, but don’t worry things will get better, I promise. And the latter upsets me the most: YOU ARE NOT pathetic and big as a house. You are amongst the most outgoing, fun, and vivacious people I know... What brought tears to my eyes even is that she also said on her blog that the only good thing she had to say was that the fabulous Sarah and me sent her a Christmas card in the mail and she literally fills with tears; and that she has it now to read whenever she’s down, which is a lot lately...
Not to worry, I’ll be praying for you, everything always works out for the best. And remember, my Jenna, YOU’RE TOTALLY HOT (NEVER LET ANYONE TELL YOU ANY DIFFERENT) AND I HAVE A HUGE CRUSH ON YOU! SHUT UP ME... SHITE, SHITE, SHITE: I DIDN’T JUST SAY THAT!!!
Me go now...
Saturday Family Night
Yesterday, for Saturday Family Night we didn’t do much, and everyone was just off doing their own thing. We really didn’t do anything, I don’t know why, but just didn’t do anything.
Thursday, 22 November 2007
England Sucks...
...No, not the country; the football team. Yesterday, England lost 3-2 to Croatia during vital match in bloody rainy weather at the new Wembley Stadium.
Now England doesn’t qualify for Euro 2008 next year that could affect their World Cup chances, and has never happened in over 25 years! Thankfully, they sacked the England coach today, who they’ve only had for the past 18 months and has done an utter rubbish job. Oh well, there’s always next time...
Now England doesn’t qualify for Euro 2008 next year that could affect their World Cup chances, and has never happened in over 25 years! Thankfully, they sacked the England coach today, who they’ve only had for the past 18 months and has done an utter rubbish job. Oh well, there’s always next time...
Monday, 19 November 2007
Carers Update
Where do I start? Well, it’s going marginally well... The day carer going ok so far, as long as nothing goes wrong and they don’t turn into Mr. Hyde. But, I’m having a lot of trouble and stress w/ the night carers, just not very competent: spilling my piss all over my trousers and pants; spilling a whole glass of water on me and leaving me drenched clothes over night for 10+ hours; severely coughing and sneezing all night in my room; trying to sleep w/ carer’s very stinky feet (as they take shoes off at night); having to put up w/ carer’s damn loud mobile phone ringing all throughout the night every 10 min. and hearing carers’ snoring at night, even though it’s a Walking Night Care Duty (both the a breach of the care company policy; and more. And that was all in the first four nights! :-(
Also, I am finding it quite emotionally hard to adjust to the carers, as my parents have entirely taken care of me for the past 22 years. However, I am very hopeful that things will get better...
Also, I am finding it quite emotionally hard to adjust to the carers, as my parents have entirely taken care of me for the past 22 years. However, I am very hopeful that things will get better...
A Wicked Night with Friends
Yesterday, Mum’s best friend (Zainab), Mum’s school friend (Razia), and Razia’s son (Irfan) and daughter (Saneya) came over for dinner.
It was so much fun: we ordered pizza and we all just couldn’t stop laughing. Sarah and Saneya kept teasing Irfan because he’s getting married next July, and I was giving Razia and Saneya ideas to add to his wedding portfolio; and Razia and Mum told Irfan all their wedding horror stories/what-not-to-dos.
Overall, I think everyone had a very nice relaxing and light night. And I really enjoyed myself, and only wish that life gave us more opportunities to take time out and laugh w/ our loved ones!
It was so much fun: we ordered pizza and we all just couldn’t stop laughing. Sarah and Saneya kept teasing Irfan because he’s getting married next July, and I was giving Razia and Saneya ideas to add to his wedding portfolio; and Razia and Mum told Irfan all their wedding horror stories/what-not-to-dos.
Overall, I think everyone had a very nice relaxing and light night. And I really enjoyed myself, and only wish that life gave us more opportunities to take time out and laugh w/ our loved ones!
Saturday, 17 November 2007
Saturday Family Night
No Saturday Family Night tonight b/c poor Sarah and Sana have come down w/ a severe flu. And being the great brother that I am I didn’t want to have a Saturday Family Night tonight w/o them...
Thursday, 15 November 2007
The Mighty Boosh Returns (Series 3)
The Mighty Boosh Season 3 finally is here tonight at 22:30 on BBC THREE! I’M BLOODY EXCITED AND CHUFFED, AND AM GOING TO WATCH IT W/ SARAH!
Fortunately, my friends in America can watch the first episode of The Mighty Boosh Series 3 online on BBC THREE at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/mightyboosh/ and click on “Watch the next episode now” on the top center of the screen. AND WATCH IT NOW OR FEEL MY WRATH! Enjoy...
Me go now = calling Sarah = Boosh about to start! Peace...
Fortunately, my friends in America can watch the first episode of The Mighty Boosh Series 3 online on BBC THREE at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/mightyboosh/ and click on “Watch the next episode now” on the top center of the screen. AND WATCH IT NOW OR FEEL MY WRATH! Enjoy...
Me go now = calling Sarah = Boosh about to start! Peace...
First Day of Carers
The first day w/ my first 2 carers went quite well. Mostly, Mum and me just show them all the different needs to take care of me.
The rest of the day we just watched Batman Begins and just took it easy. And the night carers should start at 20:00 for the next 12 hours, until the day carers arrive at 08:00.
Hopefully, things will get better for my quality of life, and the carers will definitely help Mum out SO much, especially at night since she turns me over ever 15 min for the last 22 years b/c I cannot turn over by myself. The latter make me VERY happy and cry the most!
The rest of the day we just watched Batman Begins and just took it easy. And the night carers should start at 20:00 for the next 12 hours, until the day carers arrive at 08:00.
Hopefully, things will get better for my quality of life, and the carers will definitely help Mum out SO much, especially at night since she turns me over ever 15 min for the last 22 years b/c I cannot turn over by myself. The latter make me VERY happy and cry the most!
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Carers Update
Guess what? My hoist finally just arrived from Sweden and I found out earlier that my first carers are starting at 08:00 tomorrow. This means I will now be receiving fulltime carers (2 at time, in 12 hour shifts): twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year...
So, HURRAH!!! I am so happy and excited! And the possibilities in my life just look 0.0396875 of a centimeter brighter than yesterday. :-)
So, HURRAH!!! I am so happy and excited! And the possibilities in my life just look 0.0396875 of a centimeter brighter than yesterday. :-)
Saturday, 10 November 2007
Saturday Family Night
We just watched “Meet The Robinsons” directed by Steve Anderson that stars Jordan Fry, Harland Williams, Tom Kenny, Steve Anderson, Angela Bassett, Tom Selleck, and Nicole Sullivan for Saturday Family Night. And it was so wicked!
“Meet The Robinsons” is basically about Lewis, a 12-year-old orphan, who is a complete genius. At his school science fair he meets a 13-year-old boy named Wilbur Robinson who tells Lewis he is from the future (to the year 2037, 30 years forward), and at first Lewis doesn’t believe him, but Wilbur then takes him into the future where Lewis get struck. Lewis soon discovers what family is all about, and that he does have people that care about him...
It is a brilliant film, and I'm just not doing it justice. And I just love the film mode of transportation in the future: bubbles. What a wicked way to get around, I’d love it!
Overall, “Meet The Robinsons” is a bloody hilarious film, and I highly recommend it! ***FOUR STARS***
“Meet The Robinsons” is basically about Lewis, a 12-year-old orphan, who is a complete genius. At his school science fair he meets a 13-year-old boy named Wilbur Robinson who tells Lewis he is from the future (to the year 2037, 30 years forward), and at first Lewis doesn’t believe him, but Wilbur then takes him into the future where Lewis get struck. Lewis soon discovers what family is all about, and that he does have people that care about him...
It is a brilliant film, and I'm just not doing it justice. And I just love the film mode of transportation in the future: bubbles. What a wicked way to get around, I’d love it!
Overall, “Meet The Robinsons” is a bloody hilarious film, and I highly recommend it! ***FOUR STARS***
Monday, 5 November 2007
Guy Fawkes Night Greeting
Happy Guy Fawkes Night!
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"Guy Fawkes Night (more commonly known as Bonfire Night and sometimes Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November 1605 in which a number of Roman Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
It is primarily marked in the United Kingdom, but also in former British colonies including New Zealand, parts of Canada, and parts of the British Caribbean. Festivities are centred around the use of fireworks and the lighting of bonfires."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night
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Guy Fawkes =
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"Guy Fawkes Night (more commonly known as Bonfire Night and sometimes Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November 1605 in which a number of Roman Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
It is primarily marked in the United Kingdom, but also in former British colonies including New Zealand, parts of Canada, and parts of the British Caribbean. Festivities are centred around the use of fireworks and the lighting of bonfires."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night
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Guy Fawkes =
Saturday Family Night
Two days ago, for Saturday Family Night Mum invited Asad and his new wife, his parents, Asad’s new wife’s family, Mum’s school friend Zainab and her husband, and Mum’s other friend Razia and her family for a celebratory wedding dinner for Asad and his new wife...
Anyway, I hope you all are well and in good health, and I’ll be adding more posts as soon as I’m able. Talk to you soon.
CHEERS!
Your friend always,
The Red Haired Londoner
Anyway, I hope you all are well and in good health, and I’ll be adding more posts as soon as I’m able. Talk to you soon.
CHEERS!
Your friend always,
The Red Haired Londoner
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