09:29: Well I have finished all my ‘normal duties’ for a Monday morning at work, so now I shall try and do an LJ Update

Weekend was very relaxing, but missed Viv.

Basically I did nothing apart from Watch telly, eat and sleep.

Well, actually I did trim the bush outside the front. I did a little of the back two. But stopped when I discovered that a giant sized black and white cat (By the name of Robin) has the ability to blend in perfectly to green grass! I still haven’t quite worked out how yet. But me with a battery powered Hedge Trimmer (I cannot be trusted with a mains powered one!) and invisible cats is far to much risk. So I abandoned my gardening. (Yay)

I also mowed my head.

Missed Viv at night but made up for it by not going to bed until I was falling asleep.

Watched a movie called Forest of the Damned that was.. okay in a ‘this is rubbish’ kind of way. Also was interesting to see a cameo by Shaun Hutson (Being eaten to death by naked female fallen angels. As you do.)

Apart from that I was mostly watching Most Evil

And of course Big Brother .

BB this year? Well. No twins, so not as good as last year. But definitely some ‘interesting’ characters this year. It is rather scary to think that these are ‘the best of the best’ after a rigorous auditions. Very scary.

I am in two minds about Big Brother. Part of me loves to watch it, to see the interaction between these people (I use the word loosely) in a enclosed micro environment. It really can be quite fascinating. And it is obvious that BB choose these people not on their merits as people, but on their ‘freak’ value.

Yes. Freak. I know that may sound unfair, especially considering two on the housemates have what some would call physical disabilities, as well as several with obvious mental ones.

Is it right to put these people on show like some Victorian freak show?

My first thought would be no. It’s a terrible and demeaning thing to do, not humane or civilised.

But…

The most important difference between Big Brother and some seedy freak show is that all the ‘housemates’ are volunteers. And not just volunteers not knowing what to expect. But knowing full well that are going into the BB house to be ridiculed and laughed At and not necessarily with. Some of them may be brave individuals willing to take that risk and Some may be wanting fame so badly they are willing to do anything. The ones I worry about are those who seem to have mental problems.

To me, watching Big Brother is like having a room full or 4 to 12 year olds and watching them interact (Without the obvious Pword connotations) Playing Guess the mental age of the housemate can be fun.

Hopefully BB have done their job right and not put anyone who is at risk in there.

Anyway. BB rant over.

Watched Doctor Who after Viv came back.

Wow.

Major Wow.

Read Padfoot_uk for a perfect review.

It was a very ‘Transhumanist’ story, complete with Cyber Heaven.

Is it me, or does the world seem to be heading for a Seldon Crisis?

The three main Sciences (Biological, Physics and Technological) are all on the threshold of world changes discoveries.

And the Oil is apparently running out.

The big question is: Will the singularity (in whatever form it could be) occur before civilisation collapses in on itself?

Time will tell.

It’s 11:55 now and I’ll send this update to Viv to post.

Okay. I said I'd update this thing so here goes.

Yesterday was okay. Went to Viv's work and fixed his PC and Laptop, both software problems.
Seems I have a 'knack' for this sort of thing. I'm no 'Tecno-wiz', that makes it sound like I know what I'm doing. I think 'Techo-Mage' is better. Fits more for me as I don't have the 'academic' knowladge but more a sort of 'common sence' when it comes to computers.

After that, went to see Viv's Mum and Dad. Glad her Mum is getting better and they gave us £30 to go out for a meal on 31st, our tenth wedding annaversry. I so wanted it to be extra special, Our 10th and Viv's 50th Birthday. But obvously current cercumstances won;t allow for that. Not fair. Still. I have an interview on Wednesday for a very low paid job just up the road. Basic first line support helpdesk. 'Just' enoght money to live on, but appartenly very good prospects. But then again I was told the same by IBM! I have been told I WILL be getting a third interview for the job I really want. Helpdesk Manager for a company in Leamington. Wow, life would be so so good if I got that. I think for me it would be easyer, but hard work obvously, but it's more looking after people rather than tecnical things. I'm sure I'd be so good at it. The only problem is my seeming lack of 'Assertivness! Ive never been a assertive person. Never had to, I get what I want without it! But I can't say that. I have tried so hard not be be too 'excited' about this, because the one thing I hate more than anything is disapointment. And I know I'l be so so disapointed if I don;t get it. I don;t know if I could take much more disapointment.

ANyway. Last night Mazehouse was on Sci-Fi. It's some 5 minute programes supposedly set in a 'live' ghosthouse with 'Live' Investergation. A Lot of excitment in the pre-amble. I joined a Forum and chat room about it. Nice bunch of people. However the first program was well, disapointing. It all seemed very 'fake'. If it turns out to be real I'll be very surprised.

Hogwarts chat was fun. Lost the tread a bit ecause I was chatting with Emma, Rich and Mandy at the same time and also chatting on the Mazehouse. But I enjoyed it. I really need HP at at the moment. So many wonderful people, real friends who I can talk to, and who seem to like me. I do hope it lasts and I don;t make a fool of myself.

Watch a Anime on Sci Fi in bed. Very odd one, sort of 'Chilish cartoon storyline, but also very 'X' rated in a number of scenes. no idea what it was called.

Got up at about 10:30 (because my bladder was about to explode if I didn't!) went out and got a copy of News of the World and Sunday People because they both had Harry Potter thigns in them.

Watched 'Holloaks' oh dear, that was a mistake! I might have to start waching it now!

Put Dinner on (Beef) and did a bit of cleaning. I often go into a Cleaning fest when I'm depressed. Thing is I don't feel that depressed at the moment. Maybe I'm getting used to it and didn't notice.

Made about 30 rollups for tonight. AD&D role play. Russ is the DM and it is SO GOOD! REally looking forward to it. Playing 'Marvo' (The first Marvo) and so so much is happening. Maybe I'll explaine a bit in next entry.

Well, thats about it so far. Off to check mail, check sites and maybe chat.