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Resolute-tions

Philip Larkin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:33:53 +0000

Upon reflection, I’ve come to the conclusion that in the New Year, some habits need to be broken and certain elements of la vie du Philippe need some considerable change.

Much of an antithesis to mosts’ resolutions, I’m pretty certain that I need to elevate the amount of alcohol which I’m indulging in. Then there’s rape. The raping of the social scene in Glasgow that is. I need to get my ass out of my house and start to partake in certain life-worthy experiences. I’m not talking about mass groupings and parties of idiocy. Merely, some form of social exchange in order to vent and build upon noteworthy experiences.

It would also do me good to manage my money a little better. I know, I know. That ones an old bore, isn’t it?

Regardless – I’ve decided that if I’m to encounter said noteworthy experiences, I’m only going to do so through way of fancy, frolics and possibly travel.

When you’re putting your glasses down after the New Year, throwing away your smokes, throwing two fingers to the breeze and saying ‘never again’; think of me. Tippling on some fine wine, talking ears offa’ peoples and being a tight, (financially) miserable old bastard.

Jealous?

No, I didn’t think so.

TTFN&AHNY.

Dear Apple,

Philip Larkin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:44:57 +0000

I’ve applied for several jobs in your Glasgow Store. Please, please endeavor to get back to me as soon as you can. I’d very much like to work for you, as I am admittedly a bit of a techno freak – and even more so – an Apple enthusiast.

I have given you lots of money for iPods, Macs, iPhones and such over the years – so now I think it’s time that you give me some back. After all – I am a worthy candidate and between you and I – I would much rather work in a lovely, fun and vibrant setting such as an Apple Store than to sit in a grey, bleak office answering telephones all day long.

Where Apple is concerned, I am the preacher and the Windows peasants are the choir. Let me convert manys a sufferer of the impending plague (Windows 7) and the more notorious leprosy (Vista). Allow me this great opportunity to educate, inform, learn and earn with your lovely brand.

I’d be a valuable asset to your team and you can rest assured that my wage will be spent wisely. In your store of course!

So, please. Give this poor Northern Irish techno-freak a chance to earn a living. Don’t force him to have to take a job where he has to state at a ruddy PC all day long. *Shudder*

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Philip J Larkin

(BA Hons & Apple-Enthusiast-Extraordinaire)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day :)

Philip Larkin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:25:55 +0000

Today is the day where everyone embraces their Irishness; where Americans trace back their roots millions of years to reveal their ancestory… and the English – well, they just enjoy a good piss up.

As promised, I have the link for my interview with Hollywood actor and comedian Kevin Pollak http://bit.ly/16Uc1R – Kevin was nice enough to grant me the interview for my old pal Mark’s acting blog. Such a nice guy. Check it out!

Something concerns me though. As I mentioned in a previous post – police presence is still pretty high here in Derry. Slightly apprehensive about celebrating today, given the heightened security and imminent threat of a retaliation attack. We kind’ve freaked out last night when we went out for a couple of drinks. The student’s union was evactuated around 12am and we were quickly shifted out. Could have been worse… Could’ve been told to leave my Guinness behind. Actually, wait – I was. Sneaky little fucker so I am!

Anywho. We were fine and got back in and then left quite quickly. Aside from the fact that we were hustled out, it was relatively boring and smelly so it all worked out great in the end…

I had intended to post a proper review of Watchmen, although having been swamped with University work, I’m finding it harder and harder to post regularly in between assignments.

Watchmen was fantastic. Possibly the best comic-film adaptation I’ve yet seen. Although I’d have to watch it again a few times to be sure…

Rarshack proved the most enjoyable, next to comedian and I’m sorry but Dr. Manhattan’s giant blue member was possibly both the most distracting and inadecuecy-inducing thing I’ve ever had to bear witness to.

The movie itself was great and very true to the comic book form. Lots of humanism throughout and full of mortal flaws – something you don’t always see in a superhero movie.

Well – lots of work to do. I’ve a play to partially translate, another article for WritingEngine and my iPhone update to amuse myself with today.

Happy St.Patrick’s.