Scleip? Yes Scleip....

Nature’s Banter

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:32:52 GMT

A nice wee walk is what you need!
A dander, a wander and a good wee stroll!
To wave away the bores and the blues,
To boost the body, the brain, morale!

Ach go away and leave me be,
To fume in this car and stare and glum.
And not to see more birds and bees,
But rant and rave and bite my thumb.

Don’t go cutting your nose to spite your face!
Just think of the tortoise and the hare,
With your gridlocks and pileups and tiny boxed space,
You’ll not be getting anywhere.

Catch yourself on, I don’t care!
This is the life I’m forced to live,
To combust exactly when and where,
The effing traffic will permiss!

Wise the bap and howl your whist,
I’m not the one holding you back.
Open the window so you can breathe,
Oh wait you can’t, cause of all the cack.

I’m scundered now, not at all myself,
In smog that smokes and stinks and bellows.
I’d be more at home on a continental shelf,
Where life is chilled and I can mellow.

There’s no need to cry, well actually you might.
Over carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, ozone and soot.
But these and the nitrogen oxides aren’t the worst of the plight...
Carbon dioxide, the fiend, he’s in disrepute!

But Carbon’s my name! And I’m not all bad,
The fire that burns releases my demons.
I was once a plant, a bird, a bee in Baghdad,
And now it’s I who’s left with all the blame.

Carbon my friend, it’s me the tree,
We’re not to blame; it’s those that always drive.
I’ll sort you out, come visit me,
And together we’ll help those eejits survive.

You’re quare saft, but you’re right and it’s grand,
A dander to shar their heads is just what they need.
We’re interconnected; nature, sea, air, and land.
Carbon muckers; step up and nature’s banter now heed.

workinjg from home

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:43:09 GMT

This working from home business does make you a big stir crazy though! Went to the gym last night with my friend monkey, having seen no one but nick and the kids for two days and not leaving the house. This is what he put on facebook

Such a lovely and very random nite with Jen Martelli Brown :) Running thru the hinch like Phoebe from friends (lol) and 50p bets to moon at cars! completely sober may I add... Good times :

I also poured water all over him whilst at the gym and put him on the vibro plate for 330 seconds.

Working from home is ok if you learn you have to play out of home too!

JTA am liking you hair!

Married Life

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:30:43 GMT

Is hard. But is also lovely. Everything seems to be going wrong, except me and Nick :-) He is the best.

Wedding

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:17:33 GMT

Ethiopia!
Czech Republic!
Sustainable citizenship programme
Wedding!
It's all go go go!

happiness

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:00:45 GMT

Being happy is a curious thing. I am happy. Soooo happy. And not one of those up and down ecstatic suicidal happiness's that I am prone to. Apart from a couple of wee down days, I have been happy every day since I met Nick. But how do I know, what do i measure this with, how to confirm that I am indeed 'happy'. A theory yet to be proved? No. Just happy. Happy happy happy. Nick and I are getting married next June. And we are having an engagement party on the 13th of June this year if anyone would like to come. It is of course in Northern Ireland. And Nick, i believe, will actually be there. Happy.

Aberystwyth

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:38:55 GMT

Hi all! Me and my lovely boyfriend Nick will be up in Aber (staying at the lovely Claire's and lovely dan's) on Sunday and possibly Monday night. It would be great to see anyone who's around. If someone could organise some good weather that would be great. Can't wait!!!!!

Jen

Rice

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:37:49 GMT

Check this out you lovely little crispies

http://7thgenerationproject.ning.com/

Lots of love from...
the more crazy than hot...
Jen

a two part task

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:44:13 GMT

I think I need to make more of an effort to keep in touch with people so I am going to try and post regulary. Suz looks very beautiful in her wedding photos, I think dressing up as the corpse bride for halloween is as close as i'll get to that. The problem with posting is that I don't really have that much to say, life, whilst good, is just not quite as interesting as in aberystwyth. I don't know, it's something about knowing how everyday will turn out, in aber you were never quite sure what would happen or who with. I went to a UN conference on Climate change last week and that was very good, and I even got up the courage to talk to a very beautiful man, not that anything came of it, but at least I tried. I had my first event a couple of weeks ago "Red Kite Fright Night" and that was very successful and things at work are great (apart from drinking too much at a work do and falling over). Admittedly I'm not really doing any of my phd work and that is bad but it is also the way I work, hopefully pressure will build up and then I'll be away. Anyway isn't this rambly! Sure it's a start, my sunday post? Yes, Jen's sunday post, and at the end of which there will be a question that only the good people who live or lived in aber shall be asked. This week's question, or task, or experiment, sticking to the theme of marriedom and singledom comes in two parts, of which you can choose one or both.

PART ONE
I think chatting people up is not necessarily the hardest part of getting off with someone or getting a date, what is hard is finding out if people are single (or in Dan, Ruth, JTA and claire's case, open to further realtionships), this can be very difficult, particulary in professional situations where it is not appropriate to come straight out with "Are you single?" or "are you available?". Therefore the first part of the task is to come up with new, or old, but essentially inventive ways of ascertaining the answer to the question. If possible in a way that does not immediately convey "You are gorgeous, I want to lick you" to the person addressed. Suggestions from everyone very welcome and needed, the more obscure the better! The way of finding out has to make it look like you weren't really asking, which makes it ok if you have to see the person everyday!

PART TWO
Should you choose to accept it this is a mission, an experiment! To all those out there that have held their tongues in the past and let "opportunities" slip them by. This coming week, if you see someone you like, whether for the first time or someone you already know, I implore you to go up to them and ask them if they are single/available using one of the lines that part one provides or your own perferred method. Now, a lot of people will be turned down, there are a lot of attached monogamous people out there! I am prepared to be let down myself, but then at least we will have tried! And we can see if the lines from part one work to find out if they are available. The next step, if you like the person, is to work out whether they are up for a relationship or "random play" (as facebook puts it) or whatever you want. So, if a line works for me, and the guy is single, I am going to ask him out for a drink! Yes, yes I am! And I am then going to report back on the results of the "experiment". Please feel free to take this next step with me. Strength in numbers! And a wee mantra for everyone about to approach someone they like,

"What have we got to Lose?"

Till next week,
Jen

And life moves on...

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:12:54 GMT

So today is Monday and I am supposed to register online for my Phd at Queens, except that I can't because it's all new for them this year and it doesn't seem to be working. I guess I haven't actually told anybody what I'm up to. I graduated from Aber with a 2.1 in Environmental Science, I got 68 which is nice and now I am about to start Queens as an undifferentiated Student (hopefully Phd when it comes down to it), the title, which is bound to change, is "Sustainability, Ecological Citizenship and Post Conflict Transformation; the case of Northern Ireland." Sounds interesting....I haven't studied since June so when i look at that title I am scared, do I know anything at all? I hope so and I hope it all comes back to me. I didn't get funding but nevermind because I did get what seems to be the best job in the world. I am now Youth and Education Assistant for RSPB Northern Ireland. It's 2.5 days a week and the pay is pitiful, but I've done a month so far and it has been great. Also I will barely be taxed at all. I live in a house beside my parents which is lovely, what is lovelier still is that they don't want any rent while I'm a student. I drink in my local and I am still single. Something I'm starting to get used to (been 5 months now) with the help of my new little dog Gwen! A little terrier I got from the dog shelter, she is a wee cutie. I also passed my driving test and bought Kathy the car. I've been spending lots of time with my friends but as I watched John and Beth (siblings) head off to Manchester I couldn't help thinking, "What about me, when to I get to go back to Aber?" And it is very strange to think that I won't be back. I miss it more than I could imagine, I miss the people, and the sea, but most of all I miss the person that I was there, and I wonder will she ever come back.

Leaving Aberystwyth

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:46:54 GMT

So, I am leaving and it makes me sad. What makes me happy is that my mum had cancer and now she doesn't anymore. Ain't that great? So I am going home, I am doing an unfunded phD and working as a Youth and Education Assistant for the RSPB for the next three years. If ever you want to visit you are very welcome. Thank you so much for everything you've done over the last five years, I will miss you and I will miss this beautiful place. I'm off on Saturday morning.

Love Jen

Phoneless

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:10:01 GMT

I think it is about time that I announce to the world that I am phoneless. My phone has disappeared, so, if anybody wants to reach me, my university web address is your best bet.

Love to all,
Jen

2 things

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:06:09 GMT

First thing; Where has rockmonkey gone?
Third third minus one thing; I have a new phone (same number) and have lost all my firend's numbers. If you know me and my phone number please (if you can be arsed and have any money)text me WITH YOUR NAME so i can have you snug in my contacts list.

A strange wee read

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:40:25 GMT

Hello all, happy new year. I am now 23 and it feels a nice round age. I am writing to ask if any body has any time or inclination to proof read my dissertation. As many of you know I make the stupidest mistakes known to man and your help would be much appreciated. It should be ready by the 2nd of February and I would need it back within a week. The title is "sustainable Citizenship as a keystone to conflict resolution, focusing on Northern Ireland" It should be an interesting, if a little strange, wee number if anyone wants to read it. I can either provide a print out, or e-mail or msn it to you if you're interested. Hope you are all well and bouncing along nicely. The dis is due FEBRUARY 14th and I hope to see many of you, sorely neglected friends, after this romantic day.

Lots of Love

Jen

The Fear

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:14:48 GMT

I have the fear.

I have two 3000 word essays that I should be writing now, a giant marine biology field report for november and my dissertation, (which we were told should be at chapter 2 stage now) to start. I have done much thinking but no actual writing.

I have the fear.

Each time I sit down to do something I end up on ebay or cleaning something or eating copious amounts of food.

The fear has me.

It's been one week

Tue, 15 May 2007 09:41:47 GMT

I read Abnib everyday.
I broke the cup my sister gave me
My hair is wet
I want a house

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:17:24 GMT

Thursday 7.00am: wake up, ooo Tummy is a bit sore
Thursday 8.00am: No lectures today
Thursday 9.00am: What is wrong with me?
Thursday 10.00am: Padarn surgery, bloody useless, agony ensues
Thursday 11.00am: Ambulance to Bronglais
Thursday 12.00 am: Morphine (highpoint)
Thursday 1.00pm-4.00pm: Many tests, attached to a drip, water infection identified
Thursday 7.00pm: Put in Rhiannon ward
Friday 6.00am: Not seen by doctor
Friday 7.00am: Not seen by doctor
Friday 8.00am: Not seen by doctor
Friday 9.00am: Not seen by doctor
Friday 10.00am: Not seen by doctor
Friday 11.00am: moved to OG, surgical ward, not seen by doctor
Friday 12.00pm: Not seen by doctor
Friday 1.00pm: Not seen by doctor
Friday 2.00pm: Not seen by doctor
Friday 2.00pm: Not seen by doctor
Friday 3.00 pm: My Dad (a doctor) arrives from London, diagnoses appendicitis
Friday 4.00pm: seen by doctor, Dad stole him from A and E
Friday 7.00pm: Went into Theatre
Friday 9.30pm: Came out of theatre minus an appendix
Friday night to Saturday morning: Agony
Saturday: Bug in the Blood identified
Sunday: Discharged from hospital
Rest of Sunday: In my room
Monday: In my room
Tuesday: In my room

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:01:44 GMT

You Have A Type B+ Personality

You're a pro at going with the flow
You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer
A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.

While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.
Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done
You're passionate - just selective about your passions

Do You Have a Type A Personality?

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:47:33 GMT

1. Where is your MOBILE phone? Dead
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend? Devastated
3. Your hair? Greasy
4. Your mother? Wanted
5. Your father? Wanted
6. Your favorite thing? Simon
7. Your dream last night? Lost
8. Your favorite drink? Tea
9. Your dream car? Environmental
10. The room you're in? Hell
11. Your ex? Cuba
12. Your fears? hopes
13. What do you want to be in 10 years? productive
14. Who did you hang out with last night? swayze
15. What are you not good at? This
16. Muffins? stuffems
17. One of your wishlist items? Time
18. Where you grew up? Belfast
19. The last thing you did? Sighed
20. What are you wearing? weight
21. What aren't you wearing? smile
22. Your pet? loved
23. Your computer? Mine
24. Your life? grateful
25. Your mood? heavy
26. Missing? Simon
27. What are you thinking about right now? friends
28. Your car? death
29. Your work? peas
30. Your summer? home
31. Your relationship status? torn
32. Your favorite color? green
33. When is the last time you laughed? swayze
34. Last time you cried? constant

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:02:19 GMT

ver drunk and alone , thankyou to dan and all, love you,
Jen

help

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 02:41:02 GMT

I need help.

I have split with Si, this has happened before but this time I need it to stick.

why i was with him:

His enthusiasm for life, this seems to have disappeared
His understanding, dito,
his empathy dito
his support dito
the fun we had dito
I love him, this has remained true

the reasons:

We have nothing to talk about
he is racist
he is still in love with his ex girlfriend
he is aggressive
he constantly pressures me for sex
he makes me unhappy on purpose
he does not think
he does not know me, or if he does he does not care
we can not talk
His ridiculous jealousy
i am unhappy
i have never been single
We fight more than we love

Why i have got back with him in the past:

I don't know how to be alone
I equate sex with love
i am a fool
I care very deeply for him
habit
I am unhappy
I have never been single
I rate myself by who I'm with
I am unstable
I am insecure
I hate to see him sad

Why I might get back with him;

I love him
His hurt
My hurt
loneliness
insecurity
lack of self belief
he is on the contract to live in the same house as me next year.
He is in my circle of friends

i need help, advice and distraction, I'm in deep and I don't know how to climb out but I know that I want to.

Help me please.

New Abnib

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:09:50 GMT

It won't let me log on so i can't get to the chatroom. I don't like it, i want the old one back!

standing up friend, even unintentionally is...

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:08:17 GMT

UNFORGIVEABLE, I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY

Things

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:28:56 GMT

Things just aren't right and everything is an effort. Conversations are spiked with barbs and sex is resented or demanded or used as a way to communicate, badly. I know there are ups and downs but this is something of a plateau. Sigh.

Other than that things are great, love my course, my friends, comedy was great the other night, well done Dan.

Time moves on, and I with it.

p.s. My phone is kaput.

parcel

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:53:42 GMT

ooooooooooo just read dan's post, ver excited! Dan invite me round please!!! Thanks matt in the hatt

well yes...

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:17:08 GMT

You can't handle the Northern Irish!

Which movie was this quote from?