http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk The Intermittant and oft Incoherent Outpourings of one Mr James Leahy ESQ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:28:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So this year’s gone quickly for me really. I almost hadn’t noticed time passing because despite my significant misgivings about temping it’s actually not been too bad at all. I’ve met some great friends and colleagues along the way. Added to that there’ve been some fantastic trips and visits. The ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/05/18/state-of-play/ I had been vaguely aware that this trip was going to happen and even bought Mum the Scotland Lonely Planet for Xmas because I knew how keen she was to go back. It still managed to creep up on me and before I’d even caught my breath from the previous ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/05/18/scotland/ We met through a friend, I thought; ‘Why not?’ I needed to pipe music to my ear. I paid my money to see what you’d got, How I’ve come to regret how you interfere. At first I was surprised at your length of lead, Like a fool I pushed it to the back of my ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/03/14/ode-to-my-attention-seeking-headphones/ My name is [James Leahy]. I had an accident, and I woke up [temping in Worcestershire]. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now, maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get [back to ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/03/14/a-story-about-staying-positive/ Stolen from Dave (who talks better than what I does). Your Vocabulary Score: B- You have a zealous love for the English language, and many find your vocabulary edifying. Don't fret that you didn't get every word right, your vocabulary can be easily ameliorated! How's Your Vocabulary? http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/02/19/picking-up-the-gauntlet/ Have been getting to the pictures quite a lot recently. Managed a staggering three trips to different cinemas last week which I don’t think I’ve managed since I was living in Brum and was known to see multiple movies in a day. Spoilers lay in wait so beware. This time last ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/02/19/flicks/ The year of the pig has arrived. Also known as the year of the boar, this year is supposed to be an especially good year to have a child as they will be blessed with good luck both in fortunes and in relationships. I do know at least one couple ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/02/18/kung-hey-fat-choi/ Series 2 of Life on Mars kicks off tonight and I’m actually quite looking forward to it. This is surprising because I hardly watch any TV (let alone get excited about it) and also because I said I wouldn’t bother with any more because they didn’t wrap it up at ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/02/13/its-1973-nearly-dinner-time-and-im-havin-hoops/ I was born on a rainy Saturday afternoon and, as the nursery rhyme goes, I think I’ve worked hard for things generally, even if sometimes this was because I didn’t know how to work smart. Case in point is my current situation. My latest temping assignment sees me working for ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/02/13/saturday%e2%80%99s-child-works-hard-for-a-living/ So my blog’s rapidly approaching its first birthday (first post March 1st ’06) and since Rob’s just finished doing a lot of work moving it from one server to another and tweaking various settings I thought it would be a good opportunity to thank the man for all his hard ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/02/13/only-one-man-would-dare-give-me-raspberry/