The World and His Blog

As I mentioned a few days ago, it seems like this whole blogging lark is really catching on.

A few of my friends have already posted about the DCU Freshers' Ball, the first major event of the DCU Calendar. This year's theme is Superheroes and it seems that some people have already begun planning their costumes.

I tried to convince my friend Paula to go as Jem the other night but she just stared at me blankly. My suggestion of Bananaman as a viable Super Hero was met with an equally vacant gaze. It's a sad, sad day when you realise that there's a whole era that you can remember but some of your friends can't.

For the benefit of you spring chickens, here is a clip of Jem (business woman by day, crime-fighting pop sensation by night) and Bananaman (an ordinary schoolboy, Eric, who is transformed into a Supermanesque character whenever he eats a banana.)

Cat Person or Dog Person?

I'm definitely the former.

I once offended a friend of mine by telling her she was 'a dog' because she thrived on the company of other people (I may have phrased it as 'needs company') while maintaining that I was most definitely a more independent, less openly affectionate, feline type.

Cats never cease to entertain me, be they virtual or actual moggies. I wish I could claim credit for discovering these youtube gems but sadly credit must go to Dave McGovern ('Cat Face'), Julie Kavanagh ('Simon's Cat') and Catherine Kavangh ('Cat Montage' and 'Techno Kittens'.)

The Barometer of Judgement

Love It:

Dublin Fringe Festival - Perhaps I'm biased but genuinely think my new employers have really upped their game with this year's festival. The Spiegel Garden located in The Iveagh Gardens is especially magical.

Blogging - Everyone's getting into it these days. Perhaps it is a self-indulgent practice but I look forward to checking some of my best buds' latest posts when I log onto the interwheb.

Autumn - It's my favouite season of all. I'm not sure how it reflects on me as a person that my favourite time of year is when nature begins to die but there you have it.

Wrigley's Extra Fusion Chewing Gum - Fruity-flavoured gum to cater to those of us enlightened enough to realise that mint is the source of all evil.

Successful Friends - It's so interesting to see how people I know are coping in The Real World. As it happens, most of them are kicking The Real World's ass, thank you very much.


Shove It:

The Rain - Stop please.

The New Boyzone Track - In fairness, they were godawful first time around so I'm not sure why I'm surprised by the atrociousness of their new material. Leave it to Gary Barlow and Co, lads.

Money Problems - I still owe €300 on the credit card my parents don't know I own. Oops.

You're Only Massive Split - Apparently, my new favourite band split amicably earlier in the Summer and the only reason I got to see them at Electric Picnic was because they were 'fulfilling outstanding commitments'. Maebh is going to contunue as a solo act, using the same name apparently. I kind of preferred the other girl, Megan. Oh well.

Missing Out - I'm missing about five 21sts this month because of work and other commitments. I also wish I could have gone on The Boat Trip for at least a couple of days. Bah, humbug!