volcanic's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- back, with laundry tips... At last, eh? I wish I knew where the time went, but it's a mystery that's a beyond me right now. Anyway, after exhortations from the masses (well, one of them, anyway), here I am. Numerically ordered, I'm afraid, in an attempt to bring some kind of well, order to this place. 01] Yes, I've got a new layout. i wish I had the time and energy to do a new one myself, but I haven't, so i got one from here instead. There are lots of very nice ones there, so if anyone fancies redecorating, that's the place to go. It's plain, simple, light and airy. Just like me. (God, when will i stop using that hackneyed old phrase, eh?) 02] I went to see Harry Potter last night. With fatboy, naturally. I think it's loads better than the last one, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Points that distressed me, though: Daniel Radcliffe's assertively plucked eyebrows. We all KNOW the kid's got some great freaky monobrow going on in real life, and if the aesthetics of production design mean it has to go, then who am I to argue? But really, it looks like it was done with one of those Celebrity Brow Stencil kits. Catherine Z-J, Kylie or Liz Hurley, madam? Actually, I'm going to go for the Daniel. Mmm. Sexy. Hermione's hair is weird, too. Is it meant to look like she did that "I slept with my hair in plaits" thing? because it does. And if so, WHY? Give the poor girl a perm. When I was at school, we always had to tie long hair back. Especially in potions class. All those bunsen burners + flowing locks = Arthur Lee-style fun for all. 03] I'm enjoying being here a little bit more. I had heaps of work to do last week, and rather than stressing about that as well, I just got on and did it. Two essays (Film & Eng Lit) and a Writing task. All handed in and beautifully presented. (And, for those of you who want to nod with pride, i got 64% for my Dr faustus essay, which, I was assured, was one of the highest marks given. Go me!) I was a bit cheesed off at the time, because I wanted MORE than that, but then I realised I was being a greedy brat, and my counsellor told me that, really, I have to stop this whole over-achieving, beat-yourself-with-a-big-stick thing, because it's going to make me ill. I'm still working hard, though. I want that First. Badly. 04] Fatboy is now the drummer for the local junior brass band. I'm oozing with pride. Apparently he's very, very good. I'll keep you posted. 05] I'm going away for the weekend, to stay with my dear best friend. This will no doubt involve alcohol, lots of gossip and a pleasant relaxing break. I can't wait. 06] The George situation: this is all a bit freaky right now. I'm a bit worried as to where i fit in with George's priorities. George seems to have been kidnapped by his mate and his mate's GameCube, and now I struggle to get time to speak to him on the phone when his mate's not tthere. And I miss him. And i feel hurt that he's failed to manage his finances this month, which doesn't leave him with enough cash to come and see me. I think the world of him, and don't want to throw the towel in just yet, but the fact that his recent behaviour has even made me consider it is a pisser in itself. I don't think he knows what he's doing, or how close it's bringing him to not having a gorgeous Ms Volcanic to dangle off his arm. His loss, at the end of the day, but even so, I don't want it to happen. George, if you're out there (scary thought!) SORT IT OUT! 07] I've just done all my housework, and the caravan looks sparkly and lovely again. And I've done lots of laundry, which made me think of the first guy I ever slept with, because he taught me a really good way of NOT paying lots of money to get your drying done in the laundrette. Not that I'd EVER advocate anyone using such obviously fraudulent techniques, but hey, what the heck, free will and all that, here's how you do it: (This is probably best used in unattended, college-style laundrettes, rather than the kind where there's a Dot Cotton-type figure there ready to admonish you if you leave your pants in the spinner by mistake). OK, here comes the science bit: you need a 20p piece and a long length of sellotape (or scotch tape or whatever you call it- and obviuosly the RIGHT coin, don't use a 20p piece if your dryer takes nickels or pesetas or groats. It won't work) take a length of tape, about 8 inches long. Place your coin approximately half-way along the tape. Now fold the tape over, and press down HARD. You should have a long flap of tape with a coin secured at one end. If you're using thin or cheap tape, you may like to do another layer, but go easy, or you'll make it too fat, which is not good. When you go to do your laundry, make sure you have your Magic Coin in your pocket. When it's time to dry, discreetly slide the Magic Coin into the slot, holding onto your flap (Ooo-er, missus!) Now turn the knob that usually deposits the coin into the coin box and "clicks" up your drying time (If this sounds unfamiliar, ie if the dryer you use has a flatbed coin inserted etc, then this tip may not work. It MIGHT, but I haven't tried myself) Click up as much time as you think you'll need. 3 or 4 clicks is usually good to start with, but keep checking your laundry. Singed clothes aren't sexy. Then carefully return the knob to the neutral setting, and slide out your magic coin, ready for next time. Inspect your coin from time to time, and keep the tape in good repair. Sticky bits where the tape has started to fray may get stuck inside the machine, and it may snap. You need to avoid this AT ALL COSTS- it will alert the machine operators to the fact that someone's scamming them, which is not good. I find that people are more upset about the fact that they've been scammed than the amount of revenue they've lost, so don't go risking pissing people off. You might get found out, which again, is Not Good. There you go. You've learnt something today. More money-saving tips soon, I promise... 3:25 p.m. - 22.11.02 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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