Diary 1st August 2015

Today after a nice sleep, I woke up with a horrible stomach pains. So I dashed to the toilet and let it all out as one would say. I spent about 20mins on the toilet doing diarrhea. So I was trying to figure what exactly is the cause this time. Am I allergic to apples now all of a sudden, like. hahah.

So then I set about walking to the Gresham where we I was to meet the Photowalk group for to get the bus to Powerscourt & Gardens. So then we met up there. While waiting for the bus, I got myself a few apples etc., as we were recommended to get a picnic instead of Avoca where its highly expensive. Vinny was advising that I leave my camera on instead of shutting down the camera after every pic to save battery. hehhe. The last time, just to save battery, when the camera shut down, I would switch it off after EVERY photo being taken to save battery. Before I hoped on the bus, I got myself a SALAD sandwich. The woman thought I wanted a Meat salad sandwich. I got mad, when I didn't even mention any meat. I asked her is that for me. On the bus, the signage on the bus was calling out Stops in BOTH Irish and English. One of them was Court Ophally(Cúirt Úibh Fháilí). That's the same Irish for the County of Offaly. haahah. So we arrived. We were a bit let down that we had to walk a half hour to get to the actual destination. So when we arrived there, we made plans whereby we separate and take our own pics. As described in the pamphlet, its much better enjoying on your own. hahaah. Well how true is that. So I set about following a trail highlighted on the map. It was amazing to see the amount of Selfie Sticks and MORE International Visitors more so than Irish. Now it was a shame that all my apples were falling out of my bag, so I had to eat them there and then. It was getting a bit too warm, so I had put my jacket and the rain jacket INTO the bag and hence why my apples were falling. So after eating allot of apples, I continued my walk of enjoyment. Then I headed back to meet the gang for a picnic for 1pm, We were initially suppose to go and see the Waterfall too. However with the price and MORE so, the location we would have to walk an hour or so, 5km. I wasn't in the mood to be walking. So then just about as I was finishing up after the picnic, I wanted to take more pics. So unlike the last time at the Vintage Car Show whereby the battery went, as I failed to charge it up completely as it was at 2 bars out of 3 which I thought was acceptable but heyyy. But getting back to today, however, the camera reported Memory Full. So I had to make do with my phone, which I had hoped to avoid and just leave it for my GPS app Strava. However it wasn't to be. I wanted pics of my babes the trees etc., So then afterwards, Cath, Jackie and I headed towards the bus. We went to the toilets, I unfortunately had my own diarrhea again. I was advised thou to cut down on the amt of apples as its alot of roughage or fibre of which I never knew. So then I got the bus back with Cath. While waiting for the bus, I popped into Poppies Country Kitchen to get a salad and Broccoli and Carrot Soup, of which Cath again advised of my roughage intake.

So then after a lovely bus journey home, I decided to pop into Gerry in Kennedy's to see about Terminator to let him know of my enjoyment of the film series. ahahaha. However as today was a match day, I wasn't sure of how busy the pub would be. But low and behold Gerry was there and not a soul around, just a few lieing around. And also I bumped into Brian, Gerry's brother in law. I haven't seen him years. hehehe.

I then after a few hours headed to Cineworld to see Ant-Man(Review here). Before that thou, I had my diarrhea. So I decided to get popcorn as well, just to soak up the stuff. When I arrived, I was asked as per the norm, if I wanted dips, I declined as there's dairy in them, so I said I'd give my bowel a break,

Diary 14th July 2015

I got up eventually with a view of going up to the folks. heheheeh I was spoz to be up there for 4pm, instead I was up there for nearing 6. hahahah. I was also suppose to going to the Dr's for to see whats going on with my legs, however I just don't see the point, if they don't believe ya. hahah.

So I went to Mom n Dad's. First welcomed them home. Dad wanted his pics off his camera printed off well some of em, anyways. hehehe. Mom wanted a pic of her phone printed off.

So then I headed back to my place, and my sis was down there downloading. We had a great laughter at comedy. So then afterwards, I headed back to her place. Chatted further. We spent a few mins to an hour reconfiguring my finance for the week and more so for the coming weeks. There has been an increase in my Bank income, and more or elss the same income for myself.


NEWS

TECH NEWS

Google is celebrating 10 years since they purchased Android. Following are the ANdroid from Cupcake to M(Yet to be released to Public.. Its at Preview stage). 

• Android 1.5 - Cupcake
• Android 1.6 - Donut
• Android 2.0 - Eclair
• Android 2.2 - Froyo
• Android 2.3 - Gingerbread - My very first Android Operating System of which it was on a Samsung phone
• Android 3.0 - Honeycomb
• Android 4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich Upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich. with Samsung Galaxy S3
• Android 4.1 - JellyBean - Upgrade to this, however it caused problems, I wanted to DOWNGRADE, however it was not possible. Again on the S3
• Android 4,4 - KitKat - Upgraded to new phone or Phablet Samsung Galaxy NOTE 3. 
• Android 5.0 - Lollipop - Was wanting to upgrade to this OS Version, however after waiting several months, I attempted to upgrade, however there is NOW errors. Will let you know when I get a chance to upgrade
• Android M - The newest Version of the popular OS by Google. 

So as you can see I have been a loyal fan of Google AND Android. Long may it continue. 

Diary 5th July 2015

Well what a day, I had today. It was unreal. hehheehe. I had two minds of whether to go to today's Meetup. I decided to head to the meetup. The meetup was being held in Terenure College for the Vintage Cars exhibition. The minute I left my aprt, it literally pelted out of the heavens. It continued right until I arrived at Drumcondra, I was constantly thinking of my +Puppys Stanescu Sammy as I had him on the ground and was worried that the rain would get it, and his ass would get wet. hahaahah. However thankfully he didn't. hehheeheh.

So then I went onwards to meet the group. I met up with Vinny the group organizer and others. It was amazing. I went round taking pics etc., Like seeing cars of when Dad was born, the infamous Austin and the Garda(Irish Police Force). It was unreal. There was this guy selling sunglasses, his mannerism not the best, he just wanted to get rid of them, so he offered me to take 7 for €5. Great bargain. ahahhaa. Throughout the exhibition there was music playing of the '60s etc., music. Fabulous it was. My battery of the Digital Camera, ran out, so I was using the incombant phone that everytime, I kept seeing a black screen everytime I wanted to take pic. It was must infuriating. But was done eventually ie got the pics. heheheh. So then I rang the organiser to let him know of my plans of which was to get a bite to eat then head on home as BOTH my phone and the Digi(Digital Camera) was gone too. So I told him, I head on off home. Was fabulous. heheheh.

I then headed on home. To find out my sis was in need of company. So she popped down where we enjoyed Golden Girls for the night. hahaah. I then headed to her place. hahaaha. Where we enjoyed Cinderella(Review here). Awww the music was just unreal.

NEWS

Greece has overwhelmingly voted No in the Referendum that is to see its survival in the EUrozone.

Diary 3rd May 2015

Today, was my first day doing the PhotoWalk. I have been with them for about a year. But never went on the photowalk. I was suppose to do St. Patrick's Day 2014 and a Christmas PhotoWalk. Today's PhotoWalk was to cover Glasnevin Cemetery and National Botanic Gardens. So we first met a restaurant. Then headed to the National Botanic Gardens. We were walking around taking pics. I was hanging around with a Romanian guy.

While taking photos, there was a scene of which I just wanted to pause and listen. Where the river was flowing, the trees  bristling their leaves. Yeah that was a lovely way to listen. So calm and soothing.

  


Then we went back to another restaurant for to let the rain off. We then headed to the Glasnevin Cemetery. It was quite eery arlite. hahaa.

While taking further pictures, there was a section in the cemetary whereby another fabulous scene. Whereby the trees are meeting atop ie an Arch. Bothsides of me, was just stunning.

While at the cemetary, I wanted to look for Uncle Joe's grave and my Mom's dear friend whom she lost her to lymphona cancer. However, the cemetery is far too big. So we popped into Daniel O' Connell's crpyt where he is buried. To your left handside as you go in you see a bucket of coffins ontop each other. Those are his family. While passing the crypt, I wasn't looking at step, I was  more so expecting no steps. So I tripped over that. With the echo of the tower where the Round Tower is located, I was wanting to get pics of the Inside of the tower. So then afterwards, we all dispersed. Before heading off, we popped into a pub, that am told is the oldest pub in Ireland. It was lovely to look in. Well layed out. Funnily its called the Gravediggers Inn. Something like that. 

So I headed on home. Where I had planned on taking a photoshoot etc., adn shower of course. My sis contacted me saying that my sis and my Mom are on their way down with a Chinese. hahah. So I left the photoshoot. And welcomed them with open arms. hahaah. My sis and I watched Beauty and the BEast. 

Diary 19th July 2014

Another item, I forgot to mention was that O2 rang me last week. They had been trying to get through to me a few times. So alas they got through. All they wanted to know was how I'm getting on with my Plan. As in is there anything they can do to improve. As it happens, they were willing to offer me the Samsung Galaxy S4 as a free upgrade. As I understand S5 has been out for a while now. So why offer me an Oldie. He first asked me though what do I use less onto the network. I said DATA. So he asked which of the 3 do I use most: DATA, Calls, or Texts. I said DATA. So he said that he would double my Data to 4GB from 2GB.
I asked if getting a free double Data and/or a free upgrade would that extend my contract. He said, just getting a new phone, that would extend my contract.
Last Thurs with O' Farrell, I was getting the food and the sorbet as per usual. I couldn't enjoy the sorbet as I had forgotten to get the spoon. hahaha. So instead as the cinema was packed and the movie: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes(Review here) had started, I wasn't in the mood to start getting the spoon, so I just let it melt and just drank it.

While sleeping, Just before I headed on off to sleep, I was taking photos of my babes, the inflatables. I had low battery. I said I'd try a different approach. I use the flash light of the cell phone and use that and take the pics WITHOUT the flash of the camera. Low and behold it worked. heeheh

So I then headed to sleep for a few winks, as I had extended my sleep. So while sleeping I had dreams of me looking through a window at a concert ie people singing outside. Micheál Martin TD(Irish Politician - Leader of the Fianna Fáil) is dressed as a priest. Comedy ensues when I see a guy eyeing up someone. It so happens its Will Smith. He's in the bathroom, wetting his pants. I then attempt to get him back with his girlfriend and son.
I was while trying to sleep was trying to memories a scene from a movie or tv show whereby the character is asked how he did that. The character replies just use your "wrist buddy. "I then realsied it was actually Spidey from Amazing Spiderman 2(Review here). Andrew Garfield(Peter Parker) was replying to Dane DeHaan(Harry Osborne). I then fast forwarded myself in a Spidey Unitard suit for Halloween'14 for the Outhouse Annual party.

So I eventually got up around 6ish. Dispite the fact I had over 30hr sleep, I didn't care. But skipping tonight's event, was a big NO NO. So I got up and headed on off. On the way, I did my secretarial duties. I rang Brendan O' F, Mom and Maureen. I rang Brendan to see whats up. After much tooing and frowing He decided to come along. I rang Mom back to thank her for the grub she left me. It was sent to Voicmeail.
I rang Muareen back to see what did she mean by "Message from or about the Environment". I got this particular voicemail Friday evening. So I just wanted to see what exactly she meant.
On my way to the film, I encounter a woman, just as I was crossing the Kings Inn St., she wanted to know if I knew anything about Bus Stops. She mentioned she wanted the 16 Bus. I asked which direction is she going. She mentioned Drumcondra.  The location we were at is literally a stone's throw. So I said that if she wanted she could walk. It'd take about 15-20 mins to walk.  I did offer if she still wanted the bus, that she'd encounter it shortly. She was most appreciative. She mentioned that it was her first day here. Be it Ireland or Dublin. Not sure exactly. I said "Enjoy your time here".

So then eventually, I did meet with O' Farrell. He was slightly delayed with traffic. Which was kinda late. But he was here. That's the main thing. So I then went to pay for the tickets for the main event of the night. Andrea Rieu; 10th Anniversary in Maastricht. The machine declined it, even if it didn't ask for my PIN. I had checked my O2 Money account previous. Yet it was declined. Brendan found it strange that it didn't ask for my PIN number. Well it finally recognised my details. Got our food etc., and then headed on up to the screen, which was free seating in that we could sit anywhere. When we arrived, we were possibly the youngest of the lot. We didn't care. I sang or hummed to my hearts content. Music brings the greatest in me. every time. I was thinking of my Mom(Romania), I would get a bit teary, so that every time, I sang or hummed as I said, I would dismiss my Mom. My heart was palpitating on a consistent basis. Again every time, I sang to my heart's content, my heart would go back to normal. So yeah "Music Is My Life". The format of the show was as follows. There was an Intermission, and then Andre Rieu himself was interviewed. During the Intermission there was an older gentlemen telling another person that "Technology's a great thing". The reason this was said was that Andre's concert from Maastricht was LIVE from Maastricht VIA Satellite. The last time something of this was done was when Pope Francis, beatified two Pope's: Pope John Paul 2nd and Pope John 23rd back in April of this year. Throughout the concert, Andre mentioned a very interesting quote. As it happens he was introducing his next act. A woman who had fallen in love from another country. As in "Love no knows no Borders". The woman being from Ukraine and Russia. Not one mention of Current Affairs was brought up. Which I kinda thought so. As it happens, later I learned that Andre on his sight had actually extended his deepest sympathies on  his website relating to the Plane crash of the MH17 last Thurs. Andre introduced a 9 yr old young girl he found from Holland's Got Talent: AMira. She had such an amazing voice. She sang an operatic piece. Brendan told me that "Ode to Joy" is actually the National Anthem of Europe. I vaguely recall this. But never knew the extent of truth of this. We got talking to this couple: Marget and John who were beside us. They and the rest of the audience were totally mesmerized by the singing and the dancing. I actually and all the rest of us felt we were actually there at the actual event. Then at the end of the Concert, Andre himself was interviewed by the Presenter in Holland. It was translated for us into English. One quote that stuck by me was "Sell your gun and buy a violin.". Brendan himself revealed that he had attempted to play the violin. Andre's quote is very true indeed. His point was that instead of killing people with guns, is to kill em with love and of course Music.
So then when the Interview was finished, we headed on down to the tickets, to get get the Transformers 4: Age of Extinction(Review here). Brendan headed on home, as he had to get the bus.

So on the way home, from a wonderful night, I encountered the Salvation Army. I recognised the name quite well. Possibly the one in the UK and also possibly in the US(where they don't want any gays at all). Then when I came across the Kings Inn St road layout which is arseways, a car turned into the junction thats for cyclists and the taxi obviously knew where to go. He went ahead. He had a smile, however the car before him, driven by a woman, had  NO smile at all. Would ya blame her. Such arseways of thinking of the layout of the entering the street. My mom over here had such trouble at one stage.

NEWS

As it happens, there 2 Irish people aboard the plane that crashed. She had been visiting her mother from Australia. Originally from Palmerstown. As it happens Son his wife who was lost in the Malalysian Airlines MH370 back in March, now have lost step granddaughter n her husband.

Diary 27th May 2014

Well after the weekends Elections of which more to be provided in due course., I failed to sleep. I use the Sky Box's red light NOT the standby but the Recording to help me navigate the time to wake up. I knew I was recording the 1  o clock news. I went off around 9. Morning Edition starts at 9 finishing at 11. So I would have seen the red light for 2 hrs. However after that, there was no red light, I  still failing to sleep. Mom was to collect me for 2pm. So I when I saw the red light for the 1pm, I was to get up and shower and get ready. As I have no alarm because Sammy ain't around, and Poddy I left behind in my sis' place last Sunday. So I've no alarm, and have to risk in getting up late or whatever.

So that said, I had to get up and shower for 2pm. Dad collected me and of course Mom. There was a mis communication. I had understood we were going to GNIB but Mom had other plans. She had plans to go to The Citizenship center on Gardner St., So Dad dropped us off, eventually we arrived. When I went in, I was required to fill out an information. The place in question, is actually questionable. The smell etc., The staff questionable too. I was told it was a Government Agency. Sure what else would ya expect. hahaah. After I had filled out the information required, we were quickly called. So that's a plus. So the clerk went through the information.  So bottomline, I will not have to wait a further 5 years. I will however be required to re-apply for citizenship. However it was pointed out to the clerk, that I was brought in here ILLEGALLY. Why the cops haven't caught us I'll never know. I sure hope this don't dampened my hopes of applying for America.

So after that both Mom and I., met Maureen to get my Glasses fixed in Specsavers and to see if anything could be done for my Cell phone. With Specsavers, we waited around. Eventually they got round to me, didn't have to wait too long.
So then we got to Burger King. We had a bite a grub. Chatted variously. I find that whenever I'm with Mom and Maureen, that I'm constantly going back to my old days, ie being in on my self, being their "Golden Boys". Is this normal? I don't know. But I did have an extra ingredient. "Cute Guys". Everywhere I turned hot guy, hot guy etc., It was fabulous. However one thing that Maureen brought up was last summer, I met her in Delhi O' Delhi(Vegetarian India Restaurant) for one of our Monthly meetups. I wore very short shorts ie a White(according to her "Quite revealing") I remember telling her at the time, geez that's quite pervy for a Nun. hahaah. The reason I bring this up, is that she brought up again. Now she was advising that I wear shorts that are very long, if at beach, she continued that's alrite. I shall continued to what I wear. If nobody don't like, they know where to go. I can see that I shant be seeing Maureen for awhile. Once a month does me grand. hahahah.
So we all went to O2, to see if anything could be done regards my phone. The sales person advised that nothing can be done to a water damaged phone. Currently If I reboot the phone or power it off or ifi it restarts on its own, it never does so. So I continued if they sell batteries, or at the very least the new SIM card. She gave it to me. However she was a bit hesitant. She asked for ID, of which I provided. She said that the number doesn't match the name. So she called out the number, and it would appear that she mistake my number.

So then Mom and I got the bus home, Maureen went her way. I got off in Drumcondra to get my dole. I then realsied that I had to use the card to get lodge money in. as I have lost my own card again!!!!, I couldn't lodge the money as the Staff hours were closed.


Elections 2014: The Fallout

Labour:
Brendan Howlin
Alan Kelly


Mairead McGuiness Elected: Or as we say "I deem her elected". I was sad to learn that my sxc babe Simon Harris TD(Wicklow) was not elected.
A Surprise turn Sean Kelly(FG) Formerly GAA(Ireland's answer to America's NFL aka the Superbowl(All Ireland)) President has been elected along side running mate Deirdre CLune(new to the Parliament)

Still awaiting Midlands North West European Parliament Elections Count.
 UPDATE Matt Carty(Sinn Fein) have won a seat in Midlands North-West. One more seat remains.

One Electoral area in the Local Elections which took place last Friday(23rd May), a Councillor was going around canvassing as per normal, and all of sudden, collapsed and died. The Electoral Area, for his area will be destroyed and an another election will be run, in the near future. May he RIP. I'm actually referring to Banning. I'm almost sure he was running for FG.
One thing that Vincent Browne mentions(host of Tonight With Vincent Browne),  is that: "Counts go on and on and on.". He made the point as the Counts for both are still on going. Totallying 5 Days. If it were to be done Electronically, we'd know well by now who are representative would be, instead of waiting around. This was mentioned as a few years ago well before the current government, they had purchased an E-Voting system. Which was never used. Cost a total of a couple of hundred million Euro. Something like that. The current government was forced to dispose of it. ripping it to shreds etc., What a waste.

I'm after discovering a neat little trick with a site. As some of you may know, I'm big into photography. I love saving the pics too to the HDD. I'm very careful thou of sharing it on sites, unless the site or User, has given prior permission. With 500px a Professional Photo Sharing website, where you can purchase photos etc., I am now able to view pics and share them across sites. Perfect for what I was looking for.

So Election 2014: Summary Day 5

Mairead McGuiness (FG) Elected Ireland Midlands North West
Sean Kelly (FG) Elected

Labour Party starts the nomination process:
 Expected to put into hat
   Joan Burton
   Brendan Howlin
   Alan Kelly
   Dominic Hannigan(I'm almost sure he's the latest).

 Todate: Recheck(slightly different than Recount) being called on Ireland Midlands NOrth West Constituency.

My Dad last time I was up with him, rightly pointed out, that a TD from DOnegal(North West of Ireland), was kinda strange seeing his Election Poster int he Leinster. As it happens, from what I gather, we're are still waiting to see if he got elected. Pat the Pope Gallagher(FF).

Diary 18th April 2014

Getting my clothes ready for Spidey's. I'm so excited. Have my ticket booked. Check. I was trying to figure out what to wear and what goes with what in terms of matching. This took a few minutes.

Then while doing this I went back onto the site Pixable. Which I compeltley adore. However I only learned through my investigations that when I click on the Post link onto my Facebook and Twitter, that it only posts a link to the user's link to PIxable photo. That said, I don't mind. But when a user Like's a link on my Facebook profile, I had understand they were seeing a preview like the way Pinterest does, when I post from Pinterest. I have just realised that when I post from Pixable to Twitter, that it actually dispalsy the preview of the link. That makes sense. But to FB. It just infuriates me. I asked my friend Todd, to check out on his end, same expected.

Just before I went out to cinema yesterday, I heard a loud bang. As it happens its the same bang I heard in the middle of the night. I went to boil the kettle and it wouldn't work. So I attempted plug the kettle elsewhere int kitchen, no avail. So I tried in the living area, and voila. So I went to my Fuse box and returned on the switch and immediately it fused out. So then I went to do my toast, he two went. As I was rushing out to the cinema, I didn't have time to investigate, BUT I then realised that my fridge was gone. NOW I was freakin' out. What am I gonna do. I need the fridge badly. So as Stanescu has a pea brain he used it to its advantage, and dragged the fridge out of its comfort zone and got at the cable and plugged it into the living area and voila again. So bottomline, there's some socket's fuse is after blown. SO I'll have to contact my Pops first, to see if I can get an insight but more so my landlord me thinks. :(

As I was at my computer finishing up things for a few hours before I go to bed, My aunt calls by. She was recommending that I tidy the place up and let my landlord do his dutys ie in accordance with the law. WE chatted for a good half hour well at least 15mins. I said to her that the landlord wants me to move out while he does the renovation(well more or less she guessed this). I said that I have no where else to go. She was deeply hurt. I said well its the truth. I can't go near Mom and Dad's. Sis, wound't want to be bothering anyone. So hence why I'm stuck and told my landlord thats I have actually have no where to go. So she then went on that I should go and help them out. I said that Ailish otherwise said that it was a bit weird that they keep calling Sis and I up(at one stage) it was almost every week. and we weren't even living there  anymore. So then I also told her that for other reason as well that I can't go near the house(Mom and Dad) either to help em or to social call or whatever is cause of the homophobia, I endured. She said to recommended that I picture a beautiful photography that I share on my Facebook all the time and get rid of the other. I said to her that I share photos of beautiful nature all the time on my FB. and yet still occurring. So the only problem is that she thinks this will follow me to NY.

After I had got myself ready for bed, I heard another doorbell ring, It was Mom, however I had already bedded meself. So after a few hrs of sleep I got up after a very tirey legs. But neva the less was not gonna let my tiresome get in the way of seeing the most anticipated film: The Amazing Spiderman 2. Review here. I did however wanted to go to the Outhouse for a couple of minutes for a cuppa. However when I arrived, I was told that as no one turned up they didn't open up the Cafe. So I was most excited about seeing a film in a very long time. Even Spidey himself showed up on the premier. I met up with Cineworld Craicheads, the new meetup group, I recently joined. So after the film, we went our separate ways.