james2109

[james2109]

IM BACK.. again!

Hello Tumblr! I'm back again. But for how long is the question?! Spurred on by an interview with the DELicious Del that I had to link to Tumblr to read i've remembered about you. I promise i'll stay with you longer than a day this time! I have a few naughty ideas planned.

Jxx

[james2109]

TAKE YOUR MAMA

Scissor Sisters touch down in Abu Dhabi this week. What’s On interviewed the flamboyant American popsters in our January issue (on shelves now), but we also grabbed an extra special word with the band’s lead guitarist Del Marquis (second left in the picture above)…   Abu Dhabi isn’t the first place you’d expect to find the Scissor Sisters… No everyone’s shocked! It’s going to be hot and some people have said ‘Don’t leave your hotel’! I don’t really know much more. We’re anxious and excited. We’ve been playing a few cities that are firsts for us. We just finished playing Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore, then Abu Dhabi. They’re audiences that we’ve never played to before.   Will you be toning down your live show at all? Unless someone briefs us with a dire warning that something might happen, we probably won’t. I don’t think we’re too risqué. I just think it’s a lot of energy.   The band are going to be hanging out at the Volvo Ocean Race on the day of the show – have any of you splashed the cash on a boat of your own? I don’t think any of us have actually that much money to be into yachting. But we’ll go on someone’s yacht, you know. I might get seasick, but…   Ms Dynamite is supporting at the Abu Dhabi show. Are you fans? Ms Dynamite? Oh yeah. I remember her albums coming out. Honestly, I haven’t seen much from her since but we’ve always been fans, so that’s exciting.   What’s your favourite and least favourite parts of touring? The travelling is the best and the worst part. It’s just highs and lows, with very little in between. Sometimes I roll my eyes if we’re going to some place we’ve been to before and there’s something about it that rubs me the wrong way. And then sometimes there’s great cities where you’ve made friends and it’s an opportunity to catch up. But everything on this trip is pretty fresh and new, so we’re wide-eyed and eager.   U2’s divisive frontman Bono once famously called you ‘the best pop group in the world’. What do you think about Bono/U2? Fault them for what you want – anybody with a profile that big is going to get detractors – but I would never turn a song of theirs off. We’re fans. They do it better than 99 percent of everybody else. In the band we all love Zooropa the most out of all their albums. Ana [Matronic, SS vocalist] is giving me a stink face! Ana doesn’t like Zooropa at all. [Ana shouts ‘The Unforgettable Fire’ in the background] That would be my second.   What’s the story with your new album? It’s nearly done and should be out end of the spring. I don’t think it’s going to be what you’re expecting. There’ll be some threads for people to grab onto but it’s going to require some of our audience to move with us in areas they may be afraid. [Jokingly] Every song is featuring Nicki Minaj. Ha ha. No, we worked with some other people but she was sadly not available. Does the record have a title yet? It does not. It’s not even that I can’t say it yet, it just does not.   Jan 12, Flash Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from Dhs295, over 18s. Tel: (020 5098000. scissorsisters.com

[james2109]

When I was younger...and should I leave Tumblr?

Starting to think it is but dear Joshy who reads my tumblr. And so have decided not to post my jewels of stupidity (He can see them if he so wishes when we get to meet..yay!!)

On that note..should I leave tumblr... i mean for good?

Scores on doors.

[james2109]

When I was younger..

When I was younger, I used to write down my thoughts. Literally. So, when trawling through the attic yesterday I found some of my thoughts. Neatly written (very well written too, im proud to say) on paper. On reading, i was shocked. Half the things I thought and implied at, I'm still thinking now. I am contemplating about posting some of the more dark/interesting ones. Would anyone like to read them though?!?

[james2109]

Working through boredom

OK, so it's my last week at work.. and I'm supposed to be handing over work to my replacement. So I have.. most of it. It's taking a long time to see things get done and is heavily frustrating trying not to do it for them. Especially as I am so utterly bored. My course itinerary came through yesterday. I can confirm that I have a weekend of "physical tuition" coming up (likely to be all massage related, I suspect). So, naturally, my first thought (largely to fill in the time) was- WHO ON? The thought that there'd be some hunky model or that we are to practice on ourselves filled me with panic though. I'm going to need to dress to impress. No frilly or old butty-huggers permitted, I thought... so, severe underwear buying has commenced. Hurrah! Possible embarassment at unnoticable, but still slightly faded underwear missed.  This is the first of, what I suspect, to be many random purchases before my course begins.  I wonder what the next will be, whilst I work through the boredom... I suspect the next will be buying a copy of Bridget Jones' Diary...

[james2109]

I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

[james2109]

5 working days left... for years...

So, its 5 working days until I unofficially leave my job.

After my illness, I came into this job as a safety net. It's been boring, yes- but its also been hugely rewarding and the most amazing stepping stone for me whilst I recover and work out whether being a barrister was still for me. For those that don't know I have something rather risky, but hugely exciting lined up to replace my job.

I've decided to turn my back on completely on my many years of legal education and associated debt to make a fresh start; something new with no holes, hang-ups or baggage from my illness. I'm heading back to university. Wow, you may think- but actually i'm a little scared. It's definitely the "putting all your eggs in one basket" approach. Most of all im concerned because i'm not sure my brain will cope with learning huge quantities of new info these days (post illness) so ive decided to take a preliminary course (on the advice of the course provider) to help ease myself in and re-discover old tricks! I'm assured that it's a common concern by mature* students. (*Apparently I'm classed as mature now... wonder if they'll say the same when they meet me?!) The goal is that in 4-5 years time, or so, I shall be a qualified Chiropractor. By the end of September this year I shall also be qualified in Holistic Massage (This being the qualification I get at the end of my liccle taster course). I think it gives me more letters after my name than on a scrabble board and a wonderful mix of career titles (Will I be the only barrister, masseur, chiropractor (technically doctor too,as it'll be a masters course) who makes chocolates in the world, I wonder?!)

That said, I'm really looking forward to this challenge and I really hope that this will be the last push in searching for career enlightenment and in setting myself up for life.

  I can't wait to get my teeth stuck into it all now (It starts next weekend).

The new home search starts this week too. 

Huge love, Jxx

[james2109]

Scissor Sisters Gigs were amazing. Show stoppingly amazing, as always. If that were not enough though I got to have a good natter to someone who is wonderfully sweet and special. The wonderful Bridget Barkan. (Please follow her: http://bridgetolove.tumblr.com/) (Pic above)  Meeting her properly was like meeting an old friend to me: I felt super-comfortable and I treasured every second. I honestly hope we can bump into each other again soon.

I also met the wonderful Jake Shears, Ana Matronic and Chrissi Poland (http://chrissipoland.tumblr.com/) (Finally I add, after a whole host of problems preventing me from going to her UK gigs earlier this year!). I didn't get to meet Babydaddy (boo) or Del (Super-Super boo) but I did get to meet so many new people, some of which more members of the Scissorhood (All of which amazing in their own unique way).

I've also got to meet some of my delicious tumblr followers too. You know who you are (I will save you the embarassment of a mention..for now!) :-)

Such an amazing week. Simply unforgettable on so many points. A huge thank you is owed to everyone who helped to make it (The good parts and even the less good bits!) Thank you.

My festival cherry was also popped. I liked it. Jxx

[james2109]

My choc boxes are going down a storm. Ive sent out 25 chocolate boxes as a focus group. Depending on the feedback I get, I may set up an internet chocolate webshop. I have some feedback back already and things are looking good... Can't wait to find out the rest...!

More on this later, im sure...!

[james2109]

bridgetolove:

“I’m a gangsta”

How gorgeously atmospheric. Red outside Trafalgar Square. Reminds me of a certain SS gig ;-)

James xx

[james2109]

So, The SS are touring again in the UK. This makes me very happy.

Last night I saw them at Sanddown Racecourse and last week at Lovebox music festival and ill be seeing them again later this week at Splendour festival.

They truly are amazing. So if you can bag yourself a ticket, I really reccomend it. Always happy to meet and boogie with new people too if you have noone to go with. Just need to expect to queue early as anything but a barrier position for a SS gig is second rate in my eyes ;-) In the last week, I have also discovered a new artist. Well, I say new- someone who isnt new but I hadnt identified to the music/voice much before. This is the wonderful Beth Ditto. I saw her at lovebox (pic attached) and fell in love with her voice from the start. Needless to say i've downloaded as much music as I can find of hers from Itunes (There MUST be more!?). Her backing dancers are swoonfully hot too. I'm not sure if I will ever get the opportunity to see her again, but if she's in the UK again, i'll be surely buying a ticket! :-)

Hope everyone is well! Jxx

[james2109]

mrgolightly:

1. Voldemort has no nose. 2. Harry has a scar on his forehead. 3. Ron has ginger hair. 4. Hermione is a girl. 5. Draco has blonde hair. 6. Bellatrix needs to get a toothbrush.

 Haha! Love it. Can't wait to see the film!! x

One more thing - Deathly Hallows spoilers:

[james2109]

Ex issues during a busy night. Plan change.

Following yesterday's news, last night proved to be a night of three halves (Yes, I realise that doesn't add up!) As soon as I got home, I started work painting and gluing rhinestones for my Scissor Sisters flag. My ex housemate, Abi (Mynameisabi) came over to help and say hi. I really enjoyed this. It made me realise just how much I missed Abi and how much things have changed since she has left- not entirely for the better too.

Soon after she left, I got a message from a mutual friend stating that they were pulling out of the friday evening reunion. Following yesterday's feeling that was going to be left alone with the label of "disgruntled ex", I decided to cancel my attendance. My viewpoint is that it was unfair to the new chappy to meet me so soon, I didn't really feel the need to meet him and without friends to buffer the ex-reunion together, it was going to be an argument waiting to happen.

All hell breaks loose. At 11.30pm when I should be in bed. This started from a message from my ex saying "Stop being silly. Call me" - I didn't.. I wanted to get it all in writing ;-) A 2 hour conversation via Whatsapp ensued.

What's clear is that he and I loved each other but grew apart. He thought on break up all was good and didnt realise that he had hurt me so much. (Well, duh!) He thought that despite having not spoken hardly at all for 2 years we would be back to our usual selves tonight. Don't think so. I told him he was niave. He told me I was grasping onto my emotions for too long.

The conversation developed onto why we broke up; what we hated about each other and what we liked about each other. The conversation touched on why we broke up and our feelings at the time. I also got to tell him directly that I thought he was a manipulator... which felt amazing.

So, tonight I am not going to London. Instead I am going to properly pack my bag for the weekend of Scissor Sistery fun. I shall be london bound tomorrow, with all knowledge of this ex-fiasco behind me. I remember why I've chosen to be single for so long and why I push so many potential dates away from me. I feel hollow this morning after having told my ex how much feeling I had and felt I had to lose. I'm happy, but I consider it now very odd that this morning I checked out ALL my dating websites before I went to work. A glutten for punishment, clearly.

[james2109]

Ex issues... Why I wont be drinking much this friday!

This Friday I am popping to London for drinks. The plan was to meet up with my ex (twice removed- broke up about 2.5 years ago) and some mutual friends. I had planned to forgive him for our differences (lots of weight behind this phrase, please note!) and boogie. Today, my ex messages me to tell me that he is bringing his new boyfriend along to meet me. Whilst I think its a bad idea from the outset, as I wont get time to chat to him and sort things out (my reason for meeting him), I slowly get a little enraged whilst looking at my ex's facebook page and asking a few questions: It appears he has met this person since we organised the event(only a few days, I add). On facebook there are invites to other men to join us all on the evening. This has led me to think that this is all a tad coincidental, perhaps even pre-planned.  What annoys me most of all is that the dynamic of the evening will change from positive to the slightly uncomfortable. Granted I wasn't going to forgive my ex for our differences immediately, but I had planned to smooth things over and ensure that by the time the cocktails kicked in we were OK again with each other. As I will now be forced in taking the "Ex without a partner" role, I am less minded to do so. I'm not phased by being single (Its not my fault I have standards darlin'. (Miaw)) but I do think this a little inconsiderate.  I am also annoyed for the new partner: It must be nearing a first date so why is my ex introducing him to me? Surely that's a no no and only a way to point fingers at what he can (or can't) achieve?

All in all.. i've decided not to have much to drink this friday now. Far from being a grump, I want to keep my wits about me. No matter how unkind or manufactured the scenario, I plan to behave impeccably and to show him up instead. Secretly, I shall remember why he is an ex and kiss him off graciously at the end of the evening. "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much" - Oscar Wilde

[james2109]

Oops!

OOPS...

OK,So I realise I have neglected my tumblr page. So sue me.

But, I am back (for now at the very least) thanks to a few wonderful people who have decided to follow me, despite a load of inactivity on my part and the desire to catch up with the tumblr of a wonderful lady who I reccomend you all follow and like. Her name is Bridget Barkan. Her address is http://bridgetolove.tumblr.com/ - She produces fab music of her own using her own strong yet unique sound. She is also one of two backing vocal singers (She does some pretty amazing dancing too) with the Scissor Sisters. (I need not remind you all that they are my fave band!)

In other news, Since I've last posted on here, my brother got married. Woo. My housemate (who introduced me to Tumblr: http://Mynameisabi.tumblr.com/ moved out. I've been making chocolates on a more than a hobby basis and this month I reviewed my first chocolate bar (http://www.chocadores.co.uk/chocolate-blog/), received my first official chocolate orders and sent out a whole host of chocolate tasting boxes (Photos to follow soon). I am also in an exciting time of my life as i'm changing life direction completely. Theres a career change afoot..so you can say a firm goodbye to lawyerly, ill James ready for hopefully someone with more time to chill, relax... It feels good to be back on here :-) Jxx

[james2109]

Something a little silly

Would you snog, marry or avoid me:

http://www.snogmarryavoid.me/James2109

[No guesses, im a tad bored!]

[james2109]

mynameisabi:

The week just got worse…

I really don’t want to go into much more detail here, but I’ll put it this way, I just met the new housemate and I’d quite like to move sooner than I planned.

And I can’t.

Abi is my housemate.. and lovely at that. I currently share her view with regards to the new one. Entirely. I am sorry that Abi will be going, but secretly know she's going to have soo much more fun in America than she would with me in here.

Hugs to you Abi..

From behind the soon to be locked doors, JxXx

Oh... fuck