As long as war is regarded as wicked it will always have its fascinations. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular. -Oscar Wilde

I have an astounding announcement to make. People of the world, lend me your ears!

Today I met an HONEST and GENUINE politician!

Yes, I know, I'm just as shocked as you. But our Minister for ( Read more... )

Mae govannen, dear f-list. I am back and exhausted after my strange weekend in England. We stayed in a convent with Ursuline nuns. Ye Gods...

WARNING: You probably shouldn't read this if you are a strict Christian!

( Being a tourist in lovely London )

Whew! It's been a long week. So last night my VBF and I decided to take a trip to London to relax before the exams. We're going to go on Thursday for a long weekend of delicious shopping and sightseeing. I can't wait, something amazing to look forward to. We;re actually going to stay with my friend's aunt, who is a nun, so hopefully it will be in a ( Read more... )

A--Age you got your first kiss: 13, Damien Conway, school disco. It was...wet.
B-- Band listening to right now: Joni Mitchell
C-- Crush: Clive Owen, John Hannah, Seth from the OC, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof
D-- Dad's name: Paul
E-- Easiest person to talk to: In LJ land,Sheila + Kat

F-- Favorite band at the moment: Still Counting Crows, and Gemma Hayes album ( Read more... )

 I cannot believe it's March. Gaa! I mean April!
Should men be able to freely wear women's clothes? It's a problem I've spent 3 train hours contemplating today. Why not? Isn't it time to emancipate the men? (LOL) But the sad fact remains that man-legs do not look good in a skirt, and there's no arguement for that.  ;)

I spent the day in Dublin on a ( Read more... )

No matter what religion, the whole world seems to be praying for the Pope tonight. I found this quote on BBC news, and thought I'd share it. An amazing man, I've so much respect for him.

One of the clerics leading the service tonight told the crowd "we are all orphans tonight, but faith teaches us that those who die with the Lord live with the Lord ( Read more... )

...are two things I really hope I don't have! I was using a saw yesterday to cut the stage props for our Peace and Justice forum. After the first ten minutes, I practically hacked half my finger off. But like the good DIY-person I am *snort*, I got back to work. Half an hour later, I sliced open the same finger, just above the first cut. The poor ( Read more... )

I've been messing about with my computer today, and I suddenly noticed that my LJ reads 'paid account'.

Whoops, I should have noticed that earlier. Stupid me with my stupid not-noticing-anything-unless-it's-in-REALLY-BIG-WRITING vagueness. Anyway, whoever did it, forgive me, and thank-you so much : )  : ) Wonderful, wonderful friend : ) *hugs*

Now ( Read more... )

Oh dear. I've only about 40 days left of my school career (hurrah), but that means rather than doing something fun or still lazing in bed, I got up at 10am *shudder* to study. I'm home alone again this weekend, no-one for company except the dratted mouse, who is still scurrying about behind the kitchen unit. I'm carrying  a trusty tennis racket at ( Read more... )

WE FOUND A CASTLE TODAY!

Sorry for shouting, but I'm just so charmed . We were driving around one of Waterford's wee back roads on the most beautiful day of the year so far, and suddenly a huge ruin loomed on the top of a hill. My brothers and I pelted out of the car and were scrambling up the hill before mum could even park (LOL) We've never seen ( Read more... )