They Say What They Say

I have been hellishly hungover all day but it was so worth it because The Blow Waves EP launch at Revolver was AMAZING. Easily one of the best gigs I've been to in years. The boys were on fire and they had this great support band from Adelaide that almost but not quite stole the show before the Blowies even made it to the stage. All the old gang were there and oh my, didn't the beer flow freely? M surprised the socks of me when he leaped off the stage to give me a big hug and a kiss half-way through the set, I'm all stiff and sore from dancing in heels and have a mysterious cut on my hand from God knows what. After the gig we went to the Glasshouse where there was more dancing and more drinks and more fabulous times. I ran out of steam at about 4am and had to stagger home, but I'm pretty sure the party carried on until well into the morning at Shanty.

I managed to get out of bad at around 11.30, but felt pretty awful and could even bring myself to think about getting dressed until around 1.30. Then I had to schlep down to Clifton Hill station to pick up my car and make a run to the supermarket. I've been wearing track pants and a windcheater all day because I was completely incapable of putting an outfit together, which if your me is a very big deal. I also managed to try a new banananana bread recipe, but making dinner consisted of me calling the fish and chip shop so my flake and chips would be waiting for me when I drove down to Station St to collect them ten minutes later.

Gah, David Attenborough is trying to kill me with a cute overload. There are both baby wolves and baby bears on my TV screen at the moment. Doesn't he know that combining baby animal species is lethal to any and all onlookers?

Anyone on my flist in need of a new wardrobe? Cos one lucky person could be the proud owner of a life-sized TARDIS wardrobe! I just love the fact that even the light works and that most of the questions about the listing are people telling the guy who made how fantastic it is. I think I'm going to put it on my watch list just to see what happens.

I'm feeling quite weary. I think I need to go to bed...

I have been hellishly hungover all day but it was so worth it because The Blow Waves EP launch at Revolver was AMAZING. Easily one of the best gigs I've been to in years. The boys were on fire and they had this great support band from Adelaide that almost but not quite stole the show before the Blowies even made it to the stage. All the old gang were there and oh my, didn't the beer flow freely? M surprised the socks of me when he leaped off the stage to give me a big hug and a kiss half-way through the set, I'm all stiff and sore from dancing in heels and have a mysterious cut on my hand from God knows what. After the gig we went to the Glasshouse where there was more dancing and more drinks and more fabulous times. I ran out of steam at about 4am and had to stagger home, but I'm pretty sure the party carried on until well into the morning at Shanty.

I managed to get out of bad at around 11.30, but felt pretty awful and could even bring myself to think about getting dressed until around 1.30. Then I had to schlep down to Clifton Hill station to pick up my car and make a run to the supermarket. I've been wearing track pants and a windcheater all day because I was completely incapable of putting an outfit together, which if your me is a very big deal. I also managed to try a new banananana bread recipe, but making dinner consisted of me calling the fish and chip shop so my flake and chips would be waiting for me when I drove down to Station St to collect them ten minutes later.

Gah, David Attenborough is trying to kill me with a cute overload. There are both baby wolves and baby bears on my TV screen at the moment. Doesn't he know that combining baby animal species is lethal to any and all onlookers?

Anyone on my flist in need of a new wardrobe? Cos one lucky person could be the proud owner of a life-sized TARDIS wardrobe! I just love the fact that even the light works and that most of the questions about the listing are people telling the guy who made how fantastic it is. I think I'm going to put it on my watch list just to see what happens.

I'm feeling quite weary. I think I need to go to bed...

I am really not surprised about the David Tennant news. It's been on the cards for a long time and it was just a matter of when, not if, he would make the announcement. I know people are upset, but if you look at it from his point of view - while it has been his best career opportunity to date - if he'd stayed any longer he really would be in danger of being hopelessly typecast. As it is he'll carry the moniker of 'Former Doctor Who, David Tennant' around with him for the rest of his professional life so he really doesn't have much of a choice if he want's to keep his career on track.

But it's really it's the nature of the series. Actors come and go from both lead and supporting roles, and have done so ever since Susan decided to stay on Earth and William Hartnell called it a day. I bet the fans weren't too please about Patrick Troughton taking over, or Jon Perwtee or Tom Baker, even though he was considered the most popular Doctor until Dave came along. This is why the show has lasted for as long as it has, the hiatus not withstanding. Because the whole thing doesn't have to come crashing to an end if the lead actor departs; they just go out find someone new. And you have to admit, he's given it a good run compared to past incumbents. So don't come down too heavy on the guy just because he's decided he's gone as far as he can in this job and it's time to move onto the next opportunity. Wouldn't you do the same?

I am really not surprised about the David Tennant news. It's been on the cards for a long time and it was just a matter of when, not if, he would make the announcement. I know people are upset, but if you look at it from his point of view - while it has been his best career opportunity to date - if he'd stayed any longer he really would be in danger of being hopelessly typecast. As it is he'll carry the moniker of 'Former Doctor Who, David Tennant' around with him for the rest of his professional life so he really doesn't have much of a choice if he want's to keep his career on track.

But it's really it's the nature of the series. Actors come and go from both lead and supporting roles, and have done so ever since Susan decided to stay on Earth and William Hartnell called it a day. I bet the fans weren't too please about Patrick Troughton taking over, or Jon Perwtee or Tom Baker, even though he was considered the most popular Doctor until Dave came along. This is why the show has lasted for as long as it has, the hiatus not withstanding. Because the whole thing doesn't have to come crashing to an end if the lead actor departs; they just go out find someone new. And you have to admit, he's given it a good run compared to past incumbents. So don't come down too heavy on the guy just because he's decided he's gone as far as he can in this job and it's time to move onto the next opportunity. Wouldn't you do the same?

Eeeeeee, David Tennant is the guest on tonight's episode of Who Do You Think You Are on SBS. He's so adorable with his real accent, his scruffy beard and his jeans, OMG!

Eeeeeee, David Tennant is the guest on tonight's episode of Who Do You Think You Are on SBS. He's so adorable with his real accent, his scruffy beard and his jeans, OMG!

The creature on tonight's episode of Doctor Who? Um, yeah, wouldn't have been out of place in a Tom Baker episode, that's all I've got to say. But apart from that, great ep with it's sliding doors premise and all that and the ending was just guh! Can't wait until next week, OMG!

Yes, I am a bit behind in my viewing. But that's what you get for not upgrading your interwebs connection and relying on free-to-air TV to provide you with your fannish fix until the DVDs come out :~\

I just finished reading The Prestige and so of course I had to rush out and buy the movie to compare the two. Both were equally enthralling, although I think I prefer the book over the movie. There's more to think about with the book, and the ending is much more ambiguous, which is something I always enjoy, as opposed to the more obvious 'and then they all ****' ending of the movie.

But now I'm wandering aimlessly around Wikipedia, and really I should go to bed. I've got work tomorrow and all that, and I did say no to going out tonight just so I could get some sleep.

Mmmm, sleep...

The creature on tonight's episode of Doctor Who? Um, yeah, wouldn't have been out of place in a Tom Baker episode, that's all I've got to say. But apart from that, great ep with it's sliding doors premise and all that and the ending was just guh! Can't wait until next week, OMG!

Yes, I am a bit behind in my viewing. But that's what you get for not upgrading your interwebs connection and relying on free-to-air TV to provide you with your fannish fix until the DVDs come out :~\

I just finished reading The Prestige and so of course I had to rush out and buy the movie to compare the two. Both were equally enthralling, although I think I prefer the book over the movie. There's more to think about with the book, and the ending is much more ambiguous, which is something I always enjoy, as opposed to the more obvious 'and then they all ****' ending of the movie.

But now I'm wandering aimlessly around Wikipedia, and really I should go to bed. I've got work tomorrow and all that, and I did say no to going out tonight just so I could get some sleep.

Mmmm, sleep...