14/11/07
Why don't you ever learn to keep your big mouth shut... -
Categories: Blog -
Leanne DIGGINS
@ 11:53:36 am
So I'm re-qualified now as a first aider. Thats right people I can re-save your life, because I remember what to do again. Good ole' St john's Ambulance. I always feel fully equipt when I do this course, but would probably shit my pants if the unfortunate situation arose where-in I had to perform CPR on an unlucky soul. The course was in Sidcup in a little hut with no-one around. I would hate to work around that area (Footscray) cause its awfully depressing. With nothing but a lone gingey tom cat wondering around with a thoroughly bored expression on his face.
The examiner said to all the women when reading the badges with our names on, "The badges are always on the women's chest so is hard to look at your name, without appearing like I'm staring." But you are staring aren't you. Or you'd never have said that. And when I got only ticks on my paper he said, "No Kisses this time.." I looked at him confused for a moment before realising he meant no crosses. I took this as a semi-good sign and then realised I had passed. Hurrah.
Last week we had the first night of Catface Comedy at the Bath House in Soho. We only ended up with a small audience, (but a lovely one) & I'm pleased to announce that the twelve strong audience we got were made up of COMPLETE RANDOMS which is always lots of fun. Line up included, Janice Phayre, Gareth BErliner, Evie Anderson and David Hadingham, all of whom did very well. I MC'd and I completely enjoyed it too. Next one is on on the 5th December with Josie Long headlining.
The plan BTW with this night, is to have strong openers and closers, two solid mid spots and a new open spot. The open spot is the only spot we will book having not seen the act before or having had a recommendation. I think its important to have a spot reserved for someone who we haven't seen or the whole thing gets too cliquey, and we could all do with some fresh blood. There's some great new acts out there who just need a few chances so this is what we intend to do.
At the weekend I went to see my parents in Orpington and then to visit my Nan in the home. As some of you may be aware, my lovely old Nannie has senile dementia and no longer remembers who I am. We were very close before she got ill but I've now come to accept that the part of her who I once knew is gone. Unfortunately since I last visited, she's regressed further and mainly only speaks German now. I hate that I didn't learn deutch at school or get taught by her. (BTW my nan is german, she doesn't just randomly speak the language). So it was tough at times having to repeat "Nicht spreckon ze deutch" to her. Despite this, it was a pleasant visit. I sang her old songs like "Down at the old bull and bush" and "My old man" etc etc. This always makes her smile. We also played catch, but she kept trying to unwrap the ball when she got it.
I stayed at my parent's the night and then the next day went to Bromley to good old Primark. I only arrived at 12 (the shop opens at 11) and already it was carnage in there. Bromley branch seems particularly unruly especially for "clothes-dropping" on the floor. I couldn't find any trousers/jeans that would suit, as most were the "skinny" kind. How about inventing some "fat jeans" eh? Or how about some "chubber jeans". No. Skinny all the way. My legs are ok its just when it gets to the middle bit on me. I'm not apple shape, nor pear shape, nor boy shaped. I'm aubergine shape. How about catering for me?
Tonight I'm off to see the Real Daniel O Donnell show at the Albany. Is anyone else on here going to this? I think I might be going on my own you see.... I promised Muki for ages I'd come so I want to honour my claims and have heard its an ace night.
Right thats me. Bye!
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