Still a bit brave really, I suppose without the personal connection to the person it's going to have less of a stigma. Having said that, my neighbourhood is unusual because I live no less than a mile up the hill from two notorious places - one was the house of Dr. Harold Shipman, one of England's worst mass-murderers, and the other being the house used for the "moors murders" - one of the singularly most horrible cases of mass child slaughter in the country.
The point is that after the two murderers were imprisoned for life, absolutely no-one went near the house. It was left deserted until the council had to destroy it.

The reason for saying this is that there are interesting consequences to houses associated with death - if you're not bothered by the fact that people were killed in the house, then you may find yourself getting it at quite a good bargain price. Personally, I guess everyone has to die at some point, it doesn't at all surprise me that I might find a property in which a death has taken place.



Now, if anyone was wondering how my results went - I certainly did a lot worse than I hoped, and despite getting the top grade in my best subject, let's say I'll have to rule out applying for Cambridge like dad always was hoping. However, I've done fine, there are still plenty of great unis I'm perfectly on target for and I'm actually happy because this releases me from a lot of pressure!

i don't believe in that "Shining" crap if that's what you mean

Finding it really difficult to focus today. I have some website work to do and I can't find the motivation or drive to get it done.


Not the best of days.

Derek shouted me today from inside his room as I was going out to get something to eat. No idea what he wanted but when I got back he had his door open like he did before when he was getting drunk and going round the house socialising despite it being patently obvious none of us want to socailise with each other. He was laid on his bed but didn't say anything as I went in my room neither did he say anything went I went down the landing to the toilet and when I went again later he'd got his door shut so hopefully he'll realise he's just going to have to be sad lonely on his own. ha ha ha

I feel you. Yesterday Derek stole my toast.

Your house share, doesn't sound anything like Rising Damp!

I finally succeeded today at doing a full neck bridge with my nose to the mat. That was pretty killer. I've already been using the more basic version for a few little spots in wrestling training, and being able to do this makes me even more confident that my neck is strong and not gon' get ****ed up. Knock on wood.

Also found out about a killer show in a few weeks with Defiance, Ohio and a few more bands TBA. Pretty stoked for that.

Mainly spent today staring at my phone, though, hoping that I'd get a call offering me the job I just interviewed for. Just call center ****, but it pays all right.

**** him, sounds like a childish prick.


Derek stole Janzoon's toast, and he pissed in my bottle of orange juice. Inconsiderate bastard.

Had my last full week at work end today and went to the horse races with my company (tickets, food, drinks all paid for) and won 330 dollars in the second of seven races. Since I was the top winner in my section, in the fifth race I got to go to the winner's circle and watch the horses cross the finish line, meet the winning jockey and the horse, the works. For my first time at the horse races (and first time gambling as well) I'd say that this is a pretty great start!

Could ruin my life if I keep thinking that every time at the races will be like this, though.

My last full week of work for this summer is next week. I'm sad about it because it's a great place to work. I was even offered a full time position there, but I'm still in school.