Jump to content
NEurope

Frank

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content count

    1,501

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by Frank

  2. Posted

    Thank You all for the messages of great support! I really appreciated them.

     

    I haven't been around N-E as often as I used to be. So I haven't really been keeping things updated. You know, blabbering on about shit. Things have, of course, been terrific. After that message I wrote here I had an hour phone call with my sister. My soul felt light and I went downstairs to the enigmatic housemates, for the laugh. Had another 'movie-moment'. I arrive into a room...coffee mug in hand, I look around and don't recognize a soul. Everyone's talking and chatting together (enjoying life.) while I stand, awkwardly. Suddenly someone calls my name -- it's a woman I'd introduced myself to previously. I sigh with relief and begin to talk to everyone. That scene'll be recreated with Julia Robberts playing me.

     

    Since then -- basically just getting to know everyone. I've encountered people from 4 corners of the globe. My favorite Canadian who exchanges whiskey with me, my favorite Chinese who is terribly shy but obviously a superwoman, my favorite French -- We drink and blabber in French with tobacco smoke encircling us. Just happened to bump into @EddieColeslaw and @heroicjanitor on my travels. Which was a blast. I still get to return home at weekends so I can see all the besties at home.

     

     

    I plan on visiting some museums etc. in the city this week.

    College life is enticing me.

  3. Posted

    Certainly a change of pace today. I've been up since 6:00AM and immediately hit the road. At first, I was optimistic. I'm just tired now. I had an incredibly shitty day. It was all good&normal until 2:00PM.

     

    I moved out from home today. I'm officially a student, studying in college! That, of course, belongs in the good stuff thread. I've my own room. It's pretty damn nice. I mean, it's basic. I have a bed, desk, lamp, sink and wardrobe but the feel is good. The place I'm staying reminds me of a convent. So obviously was. Perfect set for horror. Halls are long and rooms are high. If Hogwarts went cheap -- it'd be here. Definitely. I've only bumped into about 5 people briefly which is a major dud. I moved from the small country to the grand city. It's tough. I don't know actually know anyone. Well, one girl..but that's a long story. We've drifted apart as of late BLAH! She bores me. But we're friends. I think.

     

    I'm lonely. I have nobody to talk to in person right now. I had a breakdown in college, well, sorta. I became so frustrated I had to find somewhere to let it all loose [Got to a point I couldn't talk without tearing] and ended up using the girls' toilet for cover. Absolutely ridiculous -- there was no mens' toilets in sight! Waited a long time for a bus to only be rejected. Appararently coins, not notes, are only acceptable. I was lost in my college...got lost coming home. I'm just so sad. I want to be in the college where my friends went. I'd be having so much fun there! I'm wallowing.

     

    Why good stuff? Because this is the beginning of the film. Where I'm awkward + lost + sad. In the final scene I win at life, become a champion, and am carried by my fans [as I'm the new pop/rock sensation]. I hope. :(

  4. Posted

    Tipsy right now. Drinking Jameson Whiskey tout seul. Oh well, I'm happy. Listening to Bloody Mary. Gonna dance with my hands. I wanna be individual...everyone to know my Name. BLOODY MARY!! DOM DOM DOM. Fuck it, I'm gonna correct myself if I spell something wrong. DOM DOM DOM.

     

    Love Me!!!

  5. Posted

    I find the majority of you all so foreign. So strange. I am ridiculously close with my family. My cousins are more like brothers and sisters. My aunts and uncles are more like parents. We all meet each other quite regularly. Of course, not the case with all my family. We are a big bunch (18+ aunts and uncles, 40+ cousins, 28 2nd cousins). Still so close. I love them, dearly.

  6. Posted

    I have a Twitter account but I don't really see the point in it. My life is too boring to tweet about so I have nothing to share. I don't even have anything to write about on my blog, it's not been updated since May or whatever haha.

     

    So yeah, what is people's appeal in Twitter? Is it following famous people? Or for other stuff?

     

    Oh No! Twitter isn't just to write about your day! If it was, I doubt it'd be as popular. Mostly I use it to express a few of my thoughts I receive throughout the day...a few things I like to think aloud. See what's happening around the world or with a certain person.

     

    You really should indulge in it. The more you put in the more you get out of Twitter. As a fellow artist I imagine you would be really interesting!

  7. Posted

    Yeah, it's a stunning film. Feels realy like...sinister/weird in my head when I think about it, like a dream or something. The fact there's so little speech in Sylvain Chomet's films lend them a really dream-like feel (as well as the style obviously).

     

    Yes, now that you mention it! It gave me the impression of how unimportant speech can be. Who even needs words? Let's return to silent film.

    I must see some of his other films. Are they as good?

    [i hope I'm as vibrant a person as the triplets when I'm older :indeed:]

  9. Posted · Edited by Frank

    Finally got around to seeing The Triplets of Belleville.

     

    Oh yes. Oh yes, yes, yes, yes. YES. It was so surprising. I didn't expect the plot or general feeling to be so adult. Presumed it was a 'kiddy' film, then in the first 2 minutes there's a naked African woman being mauled by the male audience! The song will forever remain in my head, too catchy. Classy ladies with shoulder shakes -- nice. I dunno, I haven't any idea what to write about. It's just all Wonderful. The characters and art direction. [Writer's Block...Speechless :hmm:]

     

     

    Whoop dee doo, rendez-vooooous.

  10. Posted

    Had a tough time at work the other day. According to all the staff I'm friendly with my boss is bullying me. He makes all these remarks...tells me off unfairly...all that. I just thought he was being a 'boss'. I noticed though when he grabbed a tray full of glasses & drinks from me. Almost dropped it. All because I was 'holding it wrong'. Nothing too bad, however.

     

    His pants ripped completely later that night :laughing: Oh yes. Serves him right, the cunt. It was also his last night!

  12. Posted

    Good man Gavin. What course and what college are you going for?

     

    Thanks Diageo!

     

    I've applied for European Studies. I can learn a mixture of European languages. I'll (probably) be choosing French & German. Maybe do some Russian, Italian and Swedish on the side. I'm excited about doing the film studies / music / general culture. My entire 3rd year in France too! They also do Spanish & Portuguese but I've never had much of an interest in them. As for college, I've got UL in Limerick down and UCD in Dublin as my top two choices. Whichever one'll take me, I guess.

     

    In my art exam a few years ago I scrawled out and painted a load of boxes under a table, you know what i got for it?...an A

     

    I didn't even have my try hard hat on

     

    i1UEz.gif

     

    Art isn't easy. It's like certain people. It brings you so much pain...but it's worth suffering. I hope my grade goes up when I recheck it. I envy you :(

  13. Posted

    I'm also one who has just got back their exam results. Not English A-Levels (obviously) but the Irish equivalent -- the Leaving Cert.

     

    I'm happy with my results. I'm not exactly delighted or ecstatic but I got what I needed. 465 points (out of 600). A2 in English, B1 in Irish, B1 in French, B2 in History, B3 in Biology, C1 in Maths and C2 in Art (:nono:). I love my History result given I didn't even finish my 3rd essay. Makes me think I could have gotten the A otherwise. Maths was an awful & controversial paper this year. So I'd say I could have gotten a B or an A given a 'normal' paper. Art was a shambles. I definitely feel I deserved better. Damn subjectivity. I'm getting it rechecked at least.

     

    Whatever...I got what my course needs. I just want the satisfaction to say I got such and such points.

    COLLEGE HERE I COME.

  15. Posted

    Yes! :grin: That's the film.

    Oh don't worry! I've got it on DVD. I went to HMV one day and cleaned them of all their French DVDs. Even though I've been dying to see it for ages I just can't seem to get a chance to watch it. I'll post my reaction when I do.

  16. Posted

    They both have vaguely grey avatars/sigs, both know you/you know them (IIRC), both are Irish (I dont even know if they are. In my head they are.).

     

    Yap. They're all, more or less, true. I don't mind much -- I've been compared to much worse people. HeroicJan seems like a lovely chap. [Don't really know him that well.]. I find it fascinating that you confuse us though. My thoughts wonder to yonder.

     

    I appreciate the effort of posting that painting for me. :). You're so nice.

     

    All is forgiven, Chair.

     

    nvtj46.jpg

     

  17. Posted

    I saw Castaway a few nights ago!

     

    MV5BMTIzNTk3ODg0MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMDIwNDg4._V1._SY317_CR4,0,214,317_.jpg

     

    Such a sad film. I was torn apart watching [enter main character's name here] surviving alone on the island. I felt so involved that I was hanging from my seat wishing he'd find another friend. Or, that he'd escape the island.

     

    The whole concept of Wilsson was a lovely touch.

     

    I originally wanted to watch this little French film animation about cycling but watched this instead. It was saddening. I must admit. A true testament to the power of man's will to survive. It also showed how cruel death can be. As the credits rolled along blissfully I tore my hair out...craving to see more. That's good, s'pose.

     

    Also watched some violent movie starring Bruce Wilis. The Hostage, I think. It was meh. I'm not a lover of those types of films.

  18. Posted

    Ever since the funeral of a loved one I've had this terrible cold. Not sure what it is. Stuffed & runny nose. Blocked ears. Croaky throat. Bad phlegm. Yuck.

     

    Results for my Leaving Cert are also out tomorrow. [More like 10 hours!]. I'm so Terrified.

  20. Posted

    Wow. I can't believe that comment!

     

    --

    There's tons of coverage over here in Ireland about the whole thing although I've been too busy to take much notice. There's some "England's difficulty is Ireland's opportunity" talk again. 6 counties. Yadda, yadda, yadda.

     

    Once again N-E becomes the best way for me to stay in touch with all of this! :D

  21. Posted

    Irish radio's pretty good. I listen to 2FM sometimes, especially if Ruth Scott is on. Maybe some know of her? Actually, last week I spent 3 hours just sitting in my kitchen listening to the DJ/presenter talk about different topics. Really Interesting.

     

    It can also be shite though :hmm:

     

    4FM I like. It plays jazzy/rock'n'roll stuff. I'm usually forced to listen to it sometimes, however. My Mam hates silence so whenever I turn off the radio I hear "Frank! Turn that radio back on! It's too quiet!!"

  23. Posted

    Feel completely the same about Someone Like You. I heard it first in November of 2010 and was so moved by the song -- it's content, style, everything. After learning to play it on piano for my graduation party and from generally being over-played...it was so hard to appreciate.

    I'm such a hipstar, it's unreal.

  25. Posted

    Thanks Danny and Eddie! I really appreciate it :grin:.

     

    My music theory is really improving recently so I understand you, Eddie. I'm using John Thompson's books if you've ever heard of them? I think there's four of them, I'm on the 3rd so I got the good solid basics down. In fact, my piano teacher was complaining that I was moving too fast :p I finished the 2nd book in 2 weeks...it's supposed to take a year. Haha!

     

    I have 2 Nina Simone books and loads of printed sheet music of all the Zelda songs that I love. I'm getting through the Zelda ones at a nice pace...you're advice is very helpful for that! Nina Simone is a little more difficult but...I'll get there :)

×