Monday, 25 February 2008

Saturday Family Night

On Saturday for Saturday Family Night I watched the next 6 Nations rugby game on telly between England and France in Paris. It was such a exciting and buzzing game, yet always brutal game, which I really enjoyed: a wicked kick-off between these best of rivals!


Thankfully, England beat France 24 to 13. YAY!!!!!!!!!!! Rugby is just so much fun to watch, and it's so violent, but I just love it...

1 Year Anniversary

I cannot believe that suddenly it was 1 year yesterday I posted my first post, and embarked on this adventure that is my blog... I just want to thank all you who have liked my blog, and have supported me. Mainly, I just want to thank my older sister, Sarah, who got me started in blogging. Stay tuned for a BRILLIANT 2008 with even more greatness... CONGRATS!

Friday, 22 February 2008

Day with The Boosh Boys

Two Mondays ago something extraordinary happened to me and Sarah. Or rather we happened to something extraordinary. Thanks to beautiful Alexis, we found out that a certain Mr. Fielding and a distinguished Mr. Barratt would be languishing at the HMV on Oxford Street along with their shaman and gorilla. We got there late due to some serious wheelchair malfunctions and almost didn’t get to meet them because they were already midway in signing 300 copies of the series 3 DVD and we were told by the stroppy security man that it would be very hard to get them off the stage to meet us until the signing was done. At this point I was having trouble breathing. In any case, he settled me and Sarah right next to the Boosh. In order of those closest to us we had Bollo, then Naboo, then Julian, then Noel who looked as fabulous as always.

We stood there for a while feeling more and more anxious. Then suddenly this gorgeous PR woman stops and asks us if we’re okay. Sarah explains, and the woman is nice but reasserts that it would be difficult to get them off the stage. She disappears for a few minutes, comes back and asks Sarah the most unbelievable question:

“Is it okay if it’s only Noel?”

Sarah nods frantically, with big eyes, and squeaks something incoherent and starts to sway.

I start coughing.

Suddenly I see him leap of the stage and walk past the area we’re standing in. Out of nowhere he seems to appear in front of us. He says hello to me first. I say “Hi. How are you?” He says “Fine.” All this time, Sarah is presumably wetting herself. She finds her tongue and says “Sorry we’re late, his wheelchair broke today.”

Noel goes, “Oh no!!” with a grimace. Then Julian appears and Noel says to him, “His fucking wheelchair broke today!” I can’t remember what the reply was. Sarah has gone limp so Noel says, “Shall we take some pictures?” He said that we should take separate ones, but Sarah got confused and joined the three of us in our photo. Then they signed our copy of the DVD and Sarah managed to babble out a request for them to sign her white converse high-tops, which they both did, even though they we were being shouted at to get back on the stage. Sarah quickly gets another shot with Noel, her and me and then they disappear AFTER NOEL KISSES ME ON THE CHEEK and manages to get Sarah on the side of her nose. And then they’re gone.

We exchange hugs with the nice PR people and then stagger out like dazed drunkards, both deciding to never wash our faces again.

So…that was that.

Photos to follow.

Weekend of Films

Hello!

On the Saturday before last, we watched A Mighty Heart starting Angelina Jolie and some guy (both of whom were wonderful). The film was about the kidnapping and murder of WSJ journalist Daniel Pearl in Karachi by some absolute bastards. It tells the story from the perspective of his wife Marianne, who was pregnant at the time. Angelina plays Marianne beautifully. It was a very interesting film that was not as depressing as I was expecting, due to a solid performance from Angelina, and the whole cast really. I really liked Captain, and Marianne’s Indian friend. There were some warming scenes that lightened the mood periodically, and even though we all knew the outcome, there was still a good level of suspense. Highly recommended. Four stars from me.

On Sunday we watched Atonement starring James McAvoy and Keira Knightly. Set in the twenties-thirties, it is about the doomed love of Cecilia (Knightley) and Robbie (McAvoy). Knightley is not as annoying as normal, and McAvoy was thoroughly likable and just as good as he always is. The involvement of Cecilia’s younger sister Bryony is what complicates the affair. The film was a very unique film in that it was played out of sequence (not chronologically), which only added to the suspense. After watching Atonement, I want to buy a camcorder and make my own films because the cinematography was beautiful as was the storytelling. Another great film (though very sad). Four stars for this one too.

THIS IS SARAH: Hello Brother of Mine. Sorry for being so cranky about typing for you. I think it might make you feel a teensy bit better when you read this and realize that I’ve just bought us two tickets to see Noel Fielding and special guests perform some stand up comedy at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 9 April at 7:30pm. Proceeds go towards the Teenage Cancer Trust. Should be a good night during which I have no intention of throwing a spare pair of knickers at the stage. At all. You’re welcome, sugar.

Sunday, 3 February 2008

Rugby’s a Riot!

Earlier this afternoon I watched the next Six Nations Championship rugby game between France and Scotland. Another enthralling game where France thrashed Scotland, 27 - 6. GO FRANCE!

Saturday Family Night

Last night around 22:30 we watched my cousin’s (Amir Khan) at his 16th pro boxing fight on tele for Saturday Family Night.


It was his toughest fight yet, but thankfully Amir beat “…Australian Gairy St Clair in the match that was for the Commonwealth lightweight title. This was his first fight to last all 12 rounds and was won (retaining his title) via a unanimous 120-108 scoring from all three ringside judges…”

Saturday, 2 February 2008

Wild Saturday

I had quite a busy day earlier today. This afternoon, I watched the Six Nations Championship first two rugby games on tele; the games were Ireland vs. Italy, and England vs. Wales. They were REALLY great games, but in the end it was Ireland 16 - 11 Italy, and England 19 - 26 Wales. I’m really getting into rugby lately, I think I love just as much as I love football: it’s just such a wild, brutal, and exciting sport!


Later, we celebrated Sufian’s birthday and we gave him his cards and gifts. And we ate some really good chocolate cake. Once again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUFIAN!

Thursday, 31 January 2008

Sufian’s Birthday

Today is Sufian’s birthday, my little brother, though he’s not so little anymore. He’s 12 years young, and I can’t believe it; it seems like yesterday that he looked like monkey after he’d eat chocolate yogurt when he was a baby, and suddenly he’s grown into a lanky (other than his Pillsbury dough boy tummy) cheeky monkey. And as today is a weekday, we’re celebrating his birthday over the weekend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUFIAN!

Sunday, 27 January 2008

My Hair & My New Jeans

HIYA! I’ve been doing something new lately: I been growing my hair out for the first time in my life. I haven’t cut my hair since last July, and now it’s almost up to my shoulders! This is partly b/c I wanted to see how what I’d look like, but mainly b/c I cannot find a good hairstylist like my brilliant Jenna in America (well, I can find them, but all the great places Sarah goes to get her hair done are in “The City” and don’t have wheelchair access). It’s times like these that I could at least hop and swing on walls/doorframes/signs like in a dream I once had…


In other important news, Sarah (thankfully) finally recently bought me some new jeans, 3 pair to be exact! The first are a pair of dark blue jeans by Lux (yeah I know they’re women’s jeans, but they fit great on me so bugger off) from Urban Outfitters, and a black and green pair of jeans from UNIQLO (a really wicked Japanese store) on Oxford Street. They are all skinny fit, and so stylish… And I look bloody amazing in my new jeans!

112 Posts and Counting

HURRAH! This is my 112th post and counting: congrats all… Stay tuned for more greatness in London!

Saturday, 26 January 2008

Saturday Family Night

Sorry that I haven’t posted in awhile, but I’ve just been a bit busy.


Anyhow, last Saturday for Saturday Family Night we watched “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”; which is directed Andrew Adamson staring William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, and Liam Neeson’s voice. Sarah and me just really wanted see it again b/c we enjoy it, and as we hadn’t seen it in awhile we wanted refresh our memories in high anticipation for the next film “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” that’s out this summer.


Plus, earlier today we watched “Casablanca” for Saturday Family Night, a great classic film that I’ve never seen before I thoroughly enjoyed it; it was brilliant and so funny. I love classic films, and next time I have to watch West Side Story! ***FOUR 1/2 STARS***

Monday, 14 January 2008

Saturday Family Night

On Saturday for Saturday Family Night we watched “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” that’s directed by David Yates, which stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Ralph Fiennes among others.


Where do I start? Well, as you probably know “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” is film 5 of 7 that is based on the novel (book 5 of 7) of the same name. My first feelings are that I absolutely hate it… The plot was so messed up, they cut out major pieces in the film crucial to the next 2 films, they screwed Harry up again (no “brilliant green eyes,” no persistent black messy hair, and a barely visible scar on his forehead, etc.), the majority of acting was terrible (somehow even making veteran great actors like Alan Rickman and Dame Maggie Smith act badly), hairstyles that just made me cringe, the film didn’t flow w/ events in wrong order and they didn’t even keep to any kind of adaptation of the book, and much more rubbish!


However, there were some good sparks of greatness that I liked, and a few nice FX, but that doesn’t really matter b/c whole film was shite; and the minor good sparks of greatness were pointless since they didn’t make sense (they didn’t give any background) and someone who hasn’t read the books yet again would be like WTF. J.K. Rowling is a genius writer, The Harry Potter series is BRILLIANT, but I just don’t what she’s thinking saying she supports these film and likes them. I would have waited at least a few years until after the final book (book 7) was published before adapting them into films, and I would give that task to a good foreign independent film studio not a massive, America capitalistic film studio… And I would never ever hire Chris Columbus and Steve Kloves!


Overall, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” was just quite disappointing, once more from another Harry Potter. Watch at your own wasted time, time better spent rereading to books… ***TWO 1/2 STARS***

Saturday, 5 January 2008

Saturday Family Night

Sorry guys, we are not having a Saturday Family Night today b/c since Wednesday I’ve had such a bad sinus and flu, and I’m feeling very sick. I just hope I get better soon, as I don’t need to get sick again! So, friends, please pray for me…

Friday, 4 January 2008

Irfan’s Birthday

This afternoon we had a surprise birthday party for Irfan, Mum’s school friend Razia’s son, who is 26 today. We wanted to do something for his birthday b/c his parents and sister are out of the country w/ his grandfather, and he’s here by himself; moreover, while away his grandfather’s kidney failed ending up in the I.C.U. (and has been there for several weeks), and Irfan has been down lately.


Anyway, the party went quite well. We ordered pizza, and Sarah got a cake from Konditor & Cook the great bakery in “The City.” And we got him a really nice black wool/cashmere, single-breasted coat, and I think he liked it. It was just a good relaxing, casual few several hours…

Tuesday, 1 January 2008

New Year with The Nutcracker

Earlier I went to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, w/ Sarah and Sana to see the matinee programme of The Nutcracker. It was wicked! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I hope Sana did too b/c I wanted to treat her since she works very hard getting A’s in school, and has always ended up w/ the bad end of the stick of our family.


The Royal Ballet gave a magnificent performance, and all the costumes were exquisite. And I can’t believe how high the male ballet dancers can jump, and how flexible they are; it’s expected of female ballet dancers, but when I watch the male ballet dancers it’s just like wow that’s amazing: in tights and all…


Overall, The Nutcracker was incredible, and everyone at Royal Opera House (ROH) treat all the disabled patrons excellently (and they always treat me very well); plus, everyone should go to the ROH to see a ballet and opera at least once in the lives b/c they give the premier fantastic performances. Also, the Sugar Plum Fairy was SO hot, and going to marry her! ;-)


P.S.: Photos coming soon…

New Year Greetings!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 TO ALL MY FRIENDS! May all of you have a brilliant year that’s filled w/ fortune (health and wealth), love, happiness, success, peace, and most of all humour…

Monday, 31 December 2007

British Comedy Rules! W/O DOUBT…

I LOVE BRITISH COMEDY! Last night, I watched The Big Fat Quiz Show of The Year 2007 on tele. I CANNOT TELL ENOUGH HOW FUNNY IT WAS!


And it had Noel Fielding (from The Mighty Boosh and The IT Crowd) again like last year too, and he has thankfully been confirmed next year’s show.


The Big Fat Quiz Show of The Year is just one of the great British comedies, which when you watch you laugh so hard that you end up w/ a migraine… I just highly recommend you watching it on YouTube…

Saturday, 29 December 2007

Saturday Family Night

Today, Dad, Mum, and me went to Romford Market since I’ve never been there; it was quite nice, but it was bloody cold, as it’s mainly an outdoor market w/ three inter-connected malls. Though, a good place to visit in the summertime.


Later for Saturday Family Night, as Sarah’s gone to “The City” w/ Sana and Sufian, tonight Mum and me just finished watching Tomb Raider. I’ve seen about four times already, but as it stars my Angelina I’m quite partial to her… ;-)

Tuesday, 25 December 2007

Saturday, 22 December 2007

Saturday Family Night

No Saturday Family Night today b/c Sarah is really sick w/ some kind of flu. GET WELL SOON, SARAH!

Friday, 21 December 2007

The Mighty Boosh – Series 3

Yesterday, Sarah and me watched the Series 3 finale of The Mighty Boosh. Where do I start? It was just bloody hilarious and brilliant! And I just can’t wait until it’s out on DVD!


I <3 THE BOOSH!

Au revoir Alexis

Sadly, on Wednesday Alexis left back for America after a wonderful week. Luckily, her flight was in the evening, so we ordered some pizza and watched The Mighty Boosh Live Stage Show in the afternoon. Fun…

Saturday Family Night

Sorry, I know that I haven’t posted in a while, but things have just been quite hectic lately and I’ve just been a bit busy working on different projects.


Anyway, on Saturday Sarah, Alexis, and me for Saturday Family Night watched Battlestar Galactica; I think it was the miniseries film that is part of the TV series, which Alexis brought from America.


It was quite enjoyable, and very much recommend it to you all. It is kind of like Serenity and how it was also a film that came from TV series as well, which was called Firefly. Battlestar Galactica, along w/ Serenity and Firefly, are definitely must-sees.

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

Go Sarah!

For Sarah: Good luck on the job interveiw today for the permanent position of your temp job at London College of Fashion. 


Everyone, let's pray and wish her the best of luck that she gets the job at LCF...


You can do it, Sarah, and I believe in you!

California: Here She Comes...

Alexis arrives today! YAY!!!

Monday, 10 December 2007

Amir’s Big Fight

For All My Friends Outside The UK – Here are some videos from my cousin Amir’s boxing fight on Saturday I just found:


Amir During the Fight =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ku7Bw2QsYw

Amir After the Fight =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c9Yd8Pt5gw&NR=1

And Bastard, Arrogant Graham Earl After the Fight =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VPY7N0VU7k&NR=1


Tell me what you think.

Sunday, 9 December 2007

The Mighty Boosh – Series 3

I only wanted to say that I just cannot tell you enough how BRILLIANT Series 3 of “The Mighty Boosh) is on BBC THREE! However, Sarah and me ALWAYS get interrupted while we’re watching it on TV every week. Sarah, we’re just going to have to wait for the DVD to come out, and enjoy it later...

Saturday Family Night

Last night, I watched my cousin’s, Amir Khan (who’s an Olympic silver medal winner from the Athens 2004 Olympic Games), at his 15th pro fight to defend his Commonwealth lightweight title against Graham Earl. It was so wicked: Amir won in 72 seconds of the 1st round, and also yesterday was his 21st birthday!


For more info check out this article in The Independent on Sunday about the fight: http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article3236158.ece.

Some photos from the fight =


















Sunday, 2 December 2007

Dreams of Gael

My parents and my brother Sufian are coming back late from to Manchester, so Sarah, me, and Sana just watched “The Science of Sleep” directed by Michel Gondry (a pure genius), which stars Gael García Bernal (from “Babel” and one of my fav film’s “Y tu mamá también”), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alain Chabat, Miou-Miou, Emma de Caunes, Aurélia Petit, and Sacha Bourdo. It is my new favourite film.


“The Science of Sleep” is basically “a playful, romantic fantasy set inside the topsy-turvy brain of Stephane Miroux (Gael García Bernal) an eccentric young man whose dreams constantly invade his waking life. Stephane pines for next-door neighbour Stephanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg), but she becomes confused by his childishness and shaky connection to reality. Unable to find the key to Stephanie’s heart while awake, Stephane searches for the answer in his dreams.” — From the official “The Science of Sleep” website.


It is BRILLIANT film that I thoroughly enjoyed, and really makes me want to produce a film for myself, seeing that even if you have a very small budget and little technological aide you can still make a creative masterpiece: exactly what this film is. I’m sure Sarah enjoyed it too, especially the scene where Gael is lying on a boulder... And Gael, who is very unique and talented, is just such a powerful and dynamic performer with great depth and quality characteristics as an actor, and he is quite admirable how excellently he can play characters in a vast variety of roles and give a fantastic, memorable performance. You all have to watch it, and I give it my ardent recommendation to everyone see. ***FOUR 1/2 STARS***


Anyway, earlier today Sarah, me, and my carers just watched Series 1 & 2 of “The IT Crowd” that’s another really funny TV show about the IT Department at a company. It’s up there w/ the Boosh, but in its own way, and I highly recommend it too!



Overall, it was an amazing weekend w/ my parents and Sufian gone for about 24 hours, it was so peaceful, other than my uncle being around. Most of all, I enjoyed spending time w/ my wonderful older sister b/c she rocks and we never get to do things together (like when we were younger) by ourselves in peace. Sarah, we should so do this more often...

Saturday Family Night

As my parents and my younger brother Sufian went to Manchester for 24 hours, for Saturday Family Night there was just us 3 siblings (Sarah, me, and Sana,), my carers, and sadly my daft uncle at home by ourselves.


Sarah and me spent whole day together, and was wicked. In the afternoon we watched “Serenity”, and about 16:00 us 3 siblings and my carers went to Belgique, my most favourite café in world; especially since my favourite Magda works there, a really hot waitress from Poland with the most sexiest and adorable Polish accent that I’m secretly in love with... Once we got home me and Sarah watched some episodes from Series 1 & 2 of “The Mighty Boosh”, and we ordered pizza for dinner.


Then, around 20.30 Sarah and me watch the Special Extended Edition of “The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King” and stayed up to about 01.00.


I just had a really nice time w/ Sarah.

Friday, 30 November 2007

90th Post and Counting...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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!

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. :-)

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***

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
]


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

Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Some Recent Photos

Here are a few photos from 2 days of the wedding of Mum's freind's son. More photos hopefully coming soon, Sarah willing... Enjoy...


From 21 October 2007 (I hate the way I look in these photos, as I came later than everyone else, and my Dad did my hair and not Sarah like usual):
Me =






Me and Sarah (my older sister extraordinaire) =





Sana (my younger sister), me, and Sarah =



From 27 October 2007 (I LOVE these photos, as I look bloody hot might I add, and Sarah did my hair w/ her wicked GHD Straightener; IT'S BLOODY AMAZING, trust me, everyone MUST get a GHD Straightener):
Me and the Groom, Asad (Katherine - you met him back in July) =



Me and Mum's Other Friend, Razia =



L to R - Sufian (my younger brother; Razia; me; lady in Hijab (daughter of woman to her left); Mum's school friend, Zainab; and Razia's daughter (far right) =



Zainab, Zainab's daughter (hijab lady) and her baby son, and Zainab's son's daughter =


Sufian, Mum, and Sarah =



Me and Dad =


Me and Razia's Son =


Dad, Me, and Razia's Husband =


Dad, Me, Zainab's Husband, and Razia's Husband =


Sana and Sarah Looking Fab =


Me and Sarah =


Me w/ Big Eyes =


And Sarah Stealing My Hotness =





I hope you all like them. Tell me what you think...

Halloween Greetings

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Saturday, 27 October 2007

Saturday Family Night

This evening, we just attended one of Mum’s friends son’s wedding for Saturday Family Night. We all looked hotter than all the other guests. Photos coming soon, whenever Sarah gets them to me.

Sunday, 21 October 2007

Saturday Family Night

Yesterday evening, after I got back from the ROH we watched the third episode of “Robin Hood” on BBC 1, and then I watched the final of the Rugby World Cup in Paris between England and South Africa.


It was a very good match, but sadly it ended up 15-6 with South Africa winning :-(. Oh well, there’s always next year...