Music and more

Ah, how lovely! The sun is out today. The other day was the first time I had seen it in weeks, literally. If not for months. It might have shone through the clouds on a seldom occasion, but blue sky and a sun that one can see, have been rare the last 4 months. One long dreary rainy windy season! Autumn, that’s what we’ve had. Yuk. I am sick of it. One could become dark by less.

Yesterday I had a youtube kick. Watched a lot of clips, amongst them some of a musical called “Which Witch” by two Norwegian women called Benedicte Adrian and Ingrid Bjørnov. I absolutely LOVE it. I might have mentioned it before, but that is just how much I like it. It is a mix of rock and opera. Fabulous. I will give you a link to one of the songs that I found. It is not the best of them, but as I only found three I think this is the best of them. The song is called “Malleus Maleficarum”. (which is the Latin name for “ The Hammer of Witches”, which is a book that contains medieval treatises on witches and the persecution on them. It was written in 1486.) But first, here is a short plot synopsis of the musical:


Maria Vittoria, foster-daughter of an influential Roman family, has fallen in love with her German tutor, Daniel, recently made a bishop of the Catholic Church. Maria's foster-father wants to marry her off to a German merchant banker, but the headstrong Maria has other plans.

After causing a scandal at the Vatican the lovers are obliged to leave Rome. Daniel takes Maria back to his family home in Heidelberg where she meets Anna Regina, his possessive elder sister. The illicit love affair conflicts with Anna's ambitions for her brother's career, and when Daniel openly declares his commitment to Maria, Anna has to take action. Daniel mysteriously falls ill on the following day and remains in a deep sleep.

Anna Regina then accuses Maria of having cast a spell on Daniel. The townspeople turn on Maria and she is imprisoned for witchcraft… Oooh pray, what will happen!?

Now for the song: Malleus Maleficarum

This is from the show in London; Maria in the stocks


These two women started early playing around with this genre. They released a record/cd called "Rock VS Opera in 1985 that this song is from. 

Oh, I found one other clip now. Yay. This is a very early version of one of my favourite songs from the musical. Probably from early 90s. Looks like a video of it, as it isn’t form the musical itself; Eternally

Gee, I have to say that I am quite a wreck these days. So tired I feel I have no energy to do anything. Nor have I any imagination or creativity to write anything of interest to anyone. I sat on the train home yesterday, and tried to feel something. The only thing I felt was emptiness. Bare and numb, and my inside is still.

There is however a “nerdy guy” at work that is kinda cute. He is an economic counsellor for people who have problems with deep depths and stuff. He both looks and is your typical bachelor, and he wears vests/waistcoats.*giggle* Well, I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about him. Plus he is tall and slender and has a cute arse. *lol* I would never fall for him, but it is good to have a nice arse to look at when he walks down the corridors.

I must say sorry to all my blog friends for my complete and utter, and not to mention shameful absence on your blogs lately. I am so so sorry! I do read you, but like I said before; I am empty. Next Thursday I will get my Easter holiday, and I will be off for almost two weeks. I hope to rekindle my inner self then… I still love you, ok!

Hugs and stuff from me :-)

Hip behaving badly

Yeah right. *lol* Didn’t I say I was going to write before next weekend in my lat post? Well, as you all can see I didn’t… Sorry. It’s been a busy week. Like on Thursday I wasn’t home before at 8 o’clock pm. Left home at 07.15 am… 13 hours away. I was really tired. Tuesday I had visitors; Eva and her hubby Erling. So nice to see them. Eva is having an operation in her back coming Monday. Please keep her in your prayers. She has a prolapse that is tricky and practically killing her. Due to the location of the prolapse, they can’t guarantee that she’ll get all better. But let’s hope so!

As it said in the headline; my hip is behaving badly. Indeed-e-o… I just had to take a pill for the pain. So severe right now I can hardly sit still. I’ve had grave pains for many weeks now. It is so frustrating sometimes, to know that there is nothing to do about it. I have to live with it always like. The ache goes from my arse, and my hip area, and all the way down to my ankles. Sorry, I won’t whine any more about it.

Meanwhile, I am currently wondering whether most people in the surrounding areas got their drivers licenses in the post. There is an insane amount of bad driving out there. Like every time I’m out on the roads I am appalled by the way some people behave in the traffic. I think the lack
of consideration, politeness and some respect is revolting. I think ht the concept of “other people” means nothing. Not to mention the horrible cutting, speeding and overtaking… Yikes. I am surprised that more people aren’t killed around here, I really am.

I am in love with the county (Rogaland) in which I live in. I think it is a county full of breathtaking nature, and there is so much weather, so to speak. In addition, we have fjords and mountains, plus the flatness where I live, with open sea and sandy beaches. We can go from scenery like this…




... to this in quite short time. I think the diversity is fantastic!




I am off to watch some TV and eat ice cream 

Hugs EV :-)

Stuffed animals

First; thanks for all your kind words in my last post. Gotta love you!

There’s one thing I’ve noticed over the past months, and that is the widely spread usage of stuffed animals in cars. Be it a dog, a lion, a tiger or rabbit. People, for some odd reason, put these toys in their cars by the rear window. Why, so that they can have a view out!? What the feck is up with that? To what purpose does that serve? “Oh in case of emergency, at least I’ll have some stuffed animal to cuddle up with…” This I do not get, not on any bloody level. Who thought of this concept? How did it spread? I fear it is a plague that won’t diminish. But in my humble opinion the last thing I need, when out driving, is a pair of huge fake eyes staring me in the face! It is a bit scary in fact… yesterday I had to stare at a HUGE German sheepdog for 25 minutes. I swear; at some stage his eyes actually moved. *chills*

For those of you have read my blog for some time you might remember I’ve talked about Vegar before. He is a young fella, at the age of 22. Very hot, kind, funny and quite mature for his age. Plus brown gorgeous eyes. I am a sucker for brown eyes. Oh yes! Well, I had him over yesterday evening, for some drinks and fun. We had a rrrreeeeaaaallly great evening!! ;-)

I’ve been trying to practice my Spanish lately too, and today I ordered two books for the continuation of my learning. It is called Mundos Nuevos 2. One book is for reading and the other is for grammar and exercises. Can’t wait to get hold of it!
It is so exciting and intriguing, Spanish that is. I totally adore English too, needless to say. But even though there are words I don’t know, and I clearly make mistakes, I feel that I know the English language quite well, and to such an extent it isn’t much of a challenge anymore. Spanish really is though. Plus, I don’t think I can ever tire from learning new languages. I simply love words. In fact I’d go as far as saying I have a fetish. Well put-together sentences almost turn me on. Wordaholic. There, I said it. I know I have one person amongst my friends that is a fellow word lover. You know who you are Angel of 86. *lol* Your English is fabulous and amazing!!! We used to, for instance, speak English, German, Spanish, Norwegian and perhaps a bit of Swedish in one sentence. Darn that was fun!

Well, I think this is enough. I’ll try to write before next weekend. I am so bad! In more ways than I want to elaborate… *lol*

Huggies and nappies 

- I am, unbelievable as it might sound, having an upbeat day - 

EV

night

What she wanted to feel, was his fingertips lightly on her wrist
stroking
barely touching
His lips on her face,
her neck
To feel his breath,
heavy, moaning
Fingers moving towards that heated place
While gazes remind still
What she wanted to feel was him all around her
Until stars flew and the moment froze
And to never let go of the sensation


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One day when she woke he was gone.
She couldn’t taste him, smell him, nor feel his presence even if she tried.
He was gone from her soul, her veins, and her mind.
Disappeared behind the wall of justice.
It was like he had never even been there.
But she knew it was merely a dream.
It was just what she wanted; for him to be erased, vanished,
and not leaving behind any traces of sadness and emptiness,
that incidentally felt forever carved within her soul.

workbenches and tools

Oh I was kinda proud yesterday. If I may be as bold as to brag a little… It might not seem like a big thing, but it is to me, and that is the most important thing. Well, we were at the weekly “communal child welfare authorities meeting”, and my work practice guide said to me: “I read through the complex social report you wrote, and I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed. Wow, you must really have it in you; I didn’t have to change one tiny thing. And to think, this was on your second day here EV.” I blushed, smiled and said; “well, I am glad to hear that you were happy with my work”. And of course I am! Perhaps I needn’t be so worried about failing.

Though, one thing has been postponed almost to the last; my “plan of learning”, which is a written assignment to be handed in to the University by this Friday. Am I done? Noooooo…

During this last week I have made a life changing decision. It probably won’t happen any time soon, but I hope as soon as possible. I don’t think I am ready to share it just yet. I’ve only told one friend and my parents so far. They’ve all been positive. I a sure I will share it with you in due time. It is just that I don’t want it spread all over the net just yet, as I am not exactly anonymous in here… I am thrilled and abit nervous about it, but mostly happy and content!!

This is a workbench, like for woodwork and its likes.

 
Why is it that when I see them I just want to get my tools out, go out and buy wood and start building stuff. I want to make a TV bench for my old TV. Instead of not using it, I thought of putting it in my bedroom for watching DVD’s for instance. What I am going to watch? Well that’s my secret. ;-)

I’ve never had a TV in my bedroom like that before. I want to build, to do something that gives me an instant result. I bought a new table for my computer this weekend, and it was pure pleasure to put it up. I am really happy with the new table. Cheap as hell, and such a space saver too. You see it is a corner solution.

Did I ever tell you I hate being single? No? Well, I do. Especially because there is so little sex coming my way. (ok, I have a few men in their 50's who want to, but I don't... I can't, it wouldn't turn me on with someone I didn't really like/love. Plus I don’t want that kind of sex either… Gee it sucks so much! So all you out there with men/women in your lives; bloody well enjoy it. Unless Bob is served on a silver plate, so that I can enjoy his whole over-sexy-attractive-being, I remain "sex-less" for now. Pray for patience and unwantonness to come my way! *lol*

Love EV :-)

Just some cat photos

Well, since some of you have expressed wishes to see Shira shaved I will post pictures. I am afraid you all will be disappointed though, as she isn't all shaved. She is spot-wisely shaved, (did I just make up a word there?) and as you can see her stoamch area is sahved too.

Here she is lying in her usual twisted way on my bed

She just loves to sleep on her back. 


We were playing a bit...

With this photo I have managed to capture the essence that is Shira....


I came home really late today, as a co-worker and I had to approve someone who wanted to be
" relief family" for another family ( have no idea of what the correct english term is, as I can't find it in the dictionary) We call it visiting family. So I just can't seem to be able to write 
more today. Tomorrow will be better. 

You are all so sweet to me! Love ya!

EV :-)

shaved cat

How is everybody feeling tonight!? (say that with an Ace Ventura voice, and suddenly it gets funny, at least for me…)

I came home from work, got the car, ate something, then drove in pissing rain and terrible wind to Bryne to the vet to shave/cut Shira. Poor thing. She now lies in my living room all doped down. I think all the dreadful knots are gone, thanks be to God! It is terrible, and I can actually sense that my cat is not feeling her best, and that she was a bit down in dumps. I am sure she’ll come around now though, all combed, shaved and groomed. When we came home I brushed her for an entire hour. And she still has fur left? It is a miracle how much fur these animals have. Jaysis!

Meanwhile; driving home from Bryne was killing! The rain was tremendously heavy and each raindrop so huge it left the windscreen impossible to see through at times. I am thankful for the white lines that run alongside on ones right side when driving. II used them as my marking you see… My poor eyes were darn tired when I came home!

I had a very weird experience on Monday. I am not sure I want to write about it here, as I am afraid of saying too much. You know; someone might know the person I am talking about. Let us just say, for now, that the air vibrated, and it was fucking insane! I am perplexed by it all. I might tell you in a later post… I need to ponder a bit.
What I can say though is that I love Bob. Haha! I dreamt this magnificent dream last night. Wow. If only dreams came true. They never do, not for me they don’t.
I am not a fortunate person, at all. Not on any bloody level am I lucky. Not in gambling/money or love. I thought the “rule” was that you had to at least be lucky in one of them. Not as much as a four-leaf- clover in sight…

Well, there you go; another proof of life. Still dreary, still wanton, still mad, still in love, still a lot of things…

Hugs to you all. And boy do I miss Leila!!

Vans; you are a dear one too you know!!

EV :-)

There is life, actually

Written Thursday:

Another week has almost gone by since my last entry. Could time fly any faster? Every Friday is study day, so yay, I can have a lie-in tomorrow. Just hope I won’t wake up, unable to fall back to sleep, at half 7 like last Friday. Really bollix!

My third week on work practice, and it has gone quite well. Boy, I hear about a lot of tragic and horrific things… I feel I am settling in nicely. I’ve decided to just try to relax, be myself, and do my best, and if that isn’t enough, then what the heck can I do!?

Bob has been on my mind like a constant craving today. Not that there is anything new about it. But you see I’ve tried not to talk about him, think about etc etc, lately. Yesterday however, I came to the appalling conclusion that it hasn’t bleedin’ helped at all. I wish my mind was a hard drive that I could just format. Wouldn’t that be swell!? *lol*

I’ve come to really like yet another sit-com. It is called “two and a half men”, and it is actually quite great. I just love that kid, he is just edible. Plus I adore the political incorrectness of the series.

Written today; Friday

There’s a storm out. Frickin ice-cold too. It is truly like the wind just goes straight through you if you dare to stick your face out. Yikes. 
The sea was wondefully huge, scary and fantastic looking today. 
Wow!!! 

I didn’t really have a lie-in this morning. But at least I didn’t have to get up at half 7 either, now did I? I was actually awoken by a text message from my mum. After that I couldn’t fall back to sleep, so I just got up and sat myself in front of the computer. After that I’ve taken a shower and I’ve been grocery chopping. I’ve had a good relaxing day, which was just what I needed…

I’ve made an appointment to take Shira (my cat) to the vet. She has very long fur, and when the weather is like this she gets thick hard tangled knots in her fur. They go all the way in to her skin, making it impossible for me to cut with scissors. So a spot wise shave is a good idea…

Now I am cold and I think I am going toi bed.

But first I want to say this to Vans; thanks so much for the wedding pictures. You all looked wonderful!! And not to worry my dear; I am still here. A bit reduced, but still here. I promise I will reply to your mail very soon.

EV :-)