Diary 29th January 2016

I'm at a hotel. A trick is played on me. Whereby my bikey is sold. So I get him back when am told that a dog is woofing in the courtyards. I become so emotional when reunited.

I then have another dream whereby a guy flies me off into a room. Then this happens a second time. On both times, pictures of women's boobies etc is found on display. The first time I don't do anything. The second time I'm abt to attempt to delete em by selecting, however they disappear when the guy tells me they're deleted and you're fired., I react so badly to the point I scream out loud. I tell them first Am gay n second for u to first not to interview other people you automatically assume. You're some leader!!!!!! 

Maureen, My sis, mom n I are in someplace in Romania here called duag r duaw. On a white bus with the name in gold.  My sis talks to locals and I breakdown exclaiming "Il never have that"

Dad came to collect me. I got ready for to meet him. We registered the citizenship letter and then got a bite to eat in scrumptious cafe. It was scrumptious alrite. Haha. Then afterwards I came home.

For ready for the Dr appt. He examined basically. I told him abt my back trouble he wouldn't hear of it. Then with medication I told him I don't take capsules. Yet he gave em. So went to pharmacy n they told me to go back to the reception. The reception asked me with a stern face something wrong I told em. So she came back possibly from the Dr.  Then having seen no change I then decided to try n chance me arm n head to lydons pharmacy. They were so kind to change it to vegetarian Ie no capsule. So yeah. Delighted. 

Diary 4th December 2015

Twas an alrite day. Nothing major to report.

My day started off with meeting Mom to get new glasses. I got my eyes tested. My first port of call was to get my eyes tested at a machine. Then for further scrutiny. I then advised them of my eyes balls paining me when they go to do the air pressure. However because of the tears in the way and of course the cataracts, that I had to go and do the air pressure again.
ISIS enters my head once more when while being examined the eye obviously, we hear sounds and then the thought being she tells me to get undercover and not a eep outta me.

Then Mom treated me to a meal in Cornucopia. While there Mom and I were chatting hehehe, and I said I'd like to invite Mom into my life. heheheh and she replied by her saying inviting me into her life. I then said "oh you have been for 20 years" . hahha
Then I was trying to get water working, and I said to mom in front of waiter that he's taking the micky of me when he said to rub your hand in front of the machine. hahahah. I had hoped that Mom would get to see the LOVELY desserts they have. I have come to realise that I love Cornucopia's DESSERT NOT the main dishes. This is the SECOND time, I've left it behind. While there, I was due to get my Social Welfare back payments etc., however its with great regret(NOTHING new), that I didn't get it, still waiting. However my mental health ain't waiting. So my sleeves are their to hand. awwwww.

So then I came home and my sis was downloading. Then I headed on off to the cinema to go and see The Good Dinosaur(Review here). I decided to use the €80 I had left supposedly for Rent, but Dad's €400 will work for that for BOTH weeks. I then started my Christmas Shopping OFFICIALLY. hahaha. I got my sis her pressie. Then onwards to Pennys to get my Christmas Undies of which I couldn't get them MAINLY because of the wet weather.

So then I headed onto Outhouse. ehehehe. I learned that if Dinosaurs were NOT made extinct that Humans would not have been created. Thats such fascination. There were women screaming with laughter or whatever. I said to Jaimie, you can see why we don't like women, haahaha. David who works behind the counter was telling me, that his Crhstims is not as enjoyabel as it was a few years ago. As people die or waphtever or move on. Like his ideal chrisrtmas was when he'd invite pepoepl to his place or rwahtever and have a lash. However as people move on or wahtever, yeah you can see why.

Diary 4th December 2015

Diary 11th November 2015

Diary 11th November 2015

Just before I was heading to bed, Dad pops down to take a look at the alarm. I'm their sitting on toilet doing my business when he rings the doorbell. And says I to myself, "crap" the +Inflatables Stanescu. Well I can tell you this much, I never got off the toilet as quick as I did for the Inflatables. Cause the last time he had an issue by means of slashing em. So I hid the majority in the BAthroom and the rest under the covers. There was one thou however that he still can't get around it haha with his face. hehehe.

So after Dad left, I checked my mail of which one was Specsavers and Sky. I knew what Sky was which is a bill increase. Nothing's new in that department. ahhaah. However when I read further, I was delighted to learn that the RTE Player is to come to Sky's Catch Up TV Service which I get free as part of my subscription. I was more than delighted. LIke I won't be recording RTE News or RTE Shows anymore. I just download and Record. Yeahhhhhhhhh happy dayssss.

Well after a restless night, but I must say I did get a few hours wink alrite. hahhaa with the alarm still going off. haahha, I got up for today's meetup ie Cornucopia(Review here) with the Vegetarian Society of Ireland. I used maps to see where it would take me. So I followed it, well I never, I was taken to places which is actually illegals ie illegal turns. It was a great meetup. hehehe. I met up with a few ladies who were there when I arrived. heehheh. On the way, I came across a child and his mother. There was a flace linen curtain and a Vase in front. The Vase being glass by the looks of it. The child was there pulling at the curtain, and I got the fright of me like thinking he'd knock down the vase. As I was going down to get my food I came across Ursula Halligan from TV3. She came out gay a few months ago before this years Historic Same Sex Referendum. She is TV3's Political Correspondent in TV3 News. So I got talking to a few of the women, She was telling me that she lives in MAnchester and is home for the week or something. So I asked if she was going to Manchester Pride or if she's ever been or something. She said "I ain't gay". I said ya don't' have to be gay. Just like ya don't have to be a vegetarian to eat vegetarian. So long as you're NOT against Gay people etc., Then I was about to head off, when I got talking to Vinny, of which I realsie he was actually Albanian, well who knew. hahaah. I then was asked by Gerard where I Was from, ie he was keen on my accent, So I dubbed him Accentology the study of accents. haahah. Then we all agree that the prices are exorbitant. So I was explained thou which obviously one factor is the location ie Grafton St, where Rent prices are quite high and another of which I learned was that the food is cooked at 40C, so to keep the ntirietnwts instead of loosing them. Gerard whom I was chatting too BEFORE going home was talkign abotu PUppy Famrs.I referred hims to NARA and ARAN. ARAN has been around for several years. He was saying there;'s hundreds of them. I said ARAN can help. His arguement was that its far too much. Mine was ya have to inject a virus. To do so ARAN being the virus, it will evnetually pull em all down. Other topics discucessed were Remembering our school days. I did Plough and hte Stars for LEaveing Cert and Home ALone for Junior Cert

Diary 5th October 2015

Diary 5th October 2015

Today was an abnormal day. Normally I stay up as part of my ritual. hahaah. However Dad was a bit anxious in getting the letter sent down to Tipperary. So as reported, I headed to bed instead and got up for 10am. I got ready and headed to diarrhea. Then we both set sail. heheheh. We headed on down to Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary. We were looking for the place and good old Android came to our aid. So we dropped in the letter.

So then on the way back, we went to Brian Boru Bar & Restaurant(Review here). When we reached Tipperary Town, I was so shocked to see the derelictisim of the town ie Rural Ireland. It was as if we were in Northern Ireland where I passed when I was young going to Burtonport, Co. Donegal to go to Arranmore Island and the state of it aka the British Govt are not funding it.So then on the way back I was chattign with him while he was driving. From Politics as in why FG etc., keep repeating "Brought this country to its knees", Dad makes out that its an Election thing in that hoping that the Fianna Fáil followers will leave and vote for Fine Gael etc., etc., I then asked him what are his thoughts on the Northern Ireland Troubles relating to Northern Ireland and the British Govt etc., He said if Cameron wanted to get rid of it, he would do it in a shot, however the Loyalists and the Unionists are beholding to their King William etc., On the way home, I was seeing the following signs:

M7
N
22.5 etc.,

Now Dad was telling me that it stands for the following:

M7 - Motorway name
N - Direction heading ie North
22.5 etc., this number kept decreasing, he wasn't sure what it meant. It could be the amt left of the current road name, I ain't sure. Then on the way home in the car, the radio was on. There was a segment that caught my eye, in that it was erotic stories. There was a woman voicing it. And when she said the following: "I ripped the tracksuit bottoms off", I began to get aroused. hahaaha.

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Diary 1st October 2015

Diary 1st October 2015

Quite an interesting day so far. I got up at half 11, after a lovely night of sleep with my Blankies. awwwww. I was collected by Mom n Dad and my sis for to go out for a meal. I can't honestly remember when I last went out. hahhaaha. I think it was for Father's Day we all went out. Not sure. hahahaha. We went out to TGI Fridays, which I have previously reviewed. hehehe. Dad and I went to PC World to get ink cartridges and paper. How well the salesperson remembered us from December. Twas unreal. hahahaa. He asked me how is Lappy. I said it was alrite. Although there are sounds or something's not right. But didn't wanna say it in front of Dad thou; considering. So both of us went onto Homestore and More.

We all then went back home and had a nice cuppa. Like the good auld days. hehehehe. Then both Dad n I finished off the Citizenship stuff ie the letter we were waiting finally arrived. So on the way leaving my sis home, we headed to the Post Office to get the Letter registered and send it off to Tipperary. Oh boi. hahahah

Then afterwards, I came back, showered and got ready to get a new member of the +Inflatables Stanescu family. Oh boi. They are going to be hopping mad. hahha when they see Franky the new +Inflatables Stanescu hehehe.

I first got rid of rubbish from the kitchen. At the same time, I was recording the Scannal episode of the HOrsemeat saga or scandal hence the name of the program in Irish. Scannal is Irish for Scandal. I have to re-record the program for a 3rd time now. I must have hit it off the PVT. NOt sure, as it came back invalid.

I then headed off to Aldi, Lidl, Tescos and Outhouse. I arrived at Aldi to go and get Franky an +Inflatables Stanescu and Halloween lights. However the lights weren't there. So I then headed to Lidl to go and get my 5x OJs and Bread.Then onto Tescos to get Butter. There I experienced issues with my coins. Twas the same woman who helped me the last time in which the machine wouldn't accept my notes or something. I headed to Pennys as I had seen int eh Shop window a very cute Scarfy. Awww. So while there, I also encountered another scarf thinking it was someone's in relaisty. THere was no Label or even hanger. So I was getting a bit anxious. HOwever when Declan who was actually serving me in Pennys. heheheh. He found a code, So I was delighted that he was able to sell it to me. I then decided to see if Eurogiant was selling +Inflatables Stanescu for Halloween. As it happens they were for €50. Bit steep. So I might leave it. I'll see. I then headed off to the Outhouse. On the way, thou I was on the phone to my mate O' Farrell. He explained of his grogginess. I asked him what sleeping tablets is he on and the fact he didn't know, I said he should sue St. James for such behavior. hahaha. So more than likely he didn't want to tell me. He wanted to come over to my place for a few nights. However my +Inflatables Stanescu are my life and my roommates. heheheeh. So when O' Farrell made a comment "But I see you're buying an inflatable from your FB", when I said to him about my place Inhabitant. I asked what's the connection. He failed to answer. So I told him to go and work with St. James Hosp in looking for accommodation. Until then there's nothing I can do. So then I headed onto Outhouse where I came across Bernard. Wonderful to see him as ever. Sad to hear thou that Searson was jeered at Homophobically with his mates. I understand his mates were attacked physically I think. Bernard mentioned the term "My librarian", I thought he meant his boyfriend or whatever. So he went to say that I think "psychoanalytical". heheheh.

So then I came back home to relax with the News. haahah. Shortly after getting up, I got a text from Meteor saying that I may be able to be upgrade my handset to HTC's M8. I'd have to think abotu it, as when I was with my ex, I got a FREE HTC phone from O2, and I just literally hated it to the core and swore that I would never buy let alone get a new HTC phone ever. The offer is unlimited calls and texts and 2GB Internet. THe INterent is quite low thou. So from 15GB DOWN to 2GB.hmmmm

Following is a quote that came from a viewer on IrelandAM. I think its so perfect. heeheh
"We've been married 50yrs next January. I was 28. Mr. D was 21. We still love each other and is happy now as we were then. Saying I Do is the easy part. And you have the kids. We had 4 of them, Sickness,, Money worries etc., They all take its toll. My advice is to have respect for your partner. Never treat him/her in a way that you wouldn't like to be treated yourself, Never go to sleep on a row, Make time for yourself and give each other plenty of hugs and kisses"

Umi Falafel, Dame St., Dublin

Well I travelled along with my Vegetarian meetup group. We had been here in the past. I enjoyed my time. Food was exquisite. heheehe. The waiter knew his stuff and his dishes dietary. I was most impressed. He knew what was vegan and wasn't. Although the majority of the dishes on offer is Vegan, some are vegetarian. So I just wanted to make sure. Considering the place was bouncing, he was speculator. Ever since Delhi O' Delhi(Review here), closed down(RIP), I have been naming Umi Falafel as my FAV vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Umi is Arabic for "Mother".

Following is what I had

• The Lebanese Falafel
• Batata Hara/Wedges
• Lentil Soup
• Basbousa

The Lentil Soup, mmmmmmmm was heaven. Totally enjoyed it. Creamey(VEGAN) creamey soup.
I had asked the waiter what was the soup of the day and he reploied Brocoli Soup of which was I wasn't the best of. SO I chose a nicer soup of which I was glad. hahahah

I asked for a side order of Wedges or in Arabic BAtata Hara. They were a bit dry, spicyness was "Just Right". Not too hot, and not too bland(opposite of spicy), it was JUST RIGHT.

The Lebanese Falafel was filled in a wrap style or as they call it a Falafel. Filled with styuffiny type, Tomato, Cucumber, pickles, parsely and tahini sauce. It was scrumptious. IT would be suitable as a lunch. It was heaven. mmmmm.

I asked for a dessert menu. I quickly looked and chose Basbousa.

Mint Tea

The Hungry Mexican Restaurant

Well what can I say. I totally enjoyed my experience at this particular restaurant. I was greeted by lovely staff. The Hungry Mexican is located within the Bodkins Bar on Bolton St., I headed onwards. So then I was looking at the Menu. It was a bit hard to understand., but once I was explained to, I was sailing. So my first course was Stuffed Aubergine. It was scrumptiously. It contained the actual aubergine, that was roasted and the soya mince and salsa atop. I then got Taco as my main course. This was by far heaven. I was more than happy. hahhaha. The Soya mince of which was part of a choice and the salsa too was in the Taco, like a little sandwich kinda thing. It was all totally heaven. I was on "Cloud Nine". hahaha. Then for me personally of which for what ever reasons, I was the only one ordered Dessert. I ordered Curro. It was lovely. Beautifully dressed. It was VERY sweet alrite. Oh and this restaurant is 100% Vegan and Vegetarian. I overheard that the Owner is a Vegan and the wife is Vegetarian. Something like that.

Now the only fault I would have of the serving is that BOTH Starters AND Mains were served., which I kinda found weird., like some people had two plates and it was getting a bit untidy and messy. And the location where we were, we were very tight.

All this for €20 well technically €19.85. I said he could keep the change.

Stuffed Aubergines

Taco with Soya Mince, Paco Del Gallo Salsa

Churro

Sova Vegan Butcher, Rathmines,

I popped along with a Vegetarian Group to this Restaurant. Its a pop-up restaurant meaning, that it won't be situated at a particular address permanently, it is due to close down here in Rathmines and hopefully it'll will have been found another home for the time being. Anyways getting back to the review at hand, It's very poorly sign posted, I was advised that the sign post was small, well how true is that. Upon arriving inside eventually, I found the environment to be very negative, very down and out building its in. When I arrived, I was shown the menu. The price is a BIG plus. I was most appreciative for that, for a guy or even a person who has a low budget. However with this mind, I can see why the price was low. I had a three course meal for €20 which is acceptable. However I'll go into further detail.

My first course was: Chickpeas and Kale Koftas paraley sioli/fennel and apple salad. This wasn't too bad. However as I later learned the Koftas or as the American's call it CornDog(Not sure if that's meat thou), I immediately began to devour it. It tasted exactly like the one I had as a kid in Romania Orphanage. The salad thou I found was very acidic, it was burning my lips etc., and even upsetting my stomach.
My next course was the main: Lentils and Aubergine Meatballs Creamy fennel and Dill sauce/garlic crostinni/pomegranate salad. The main wasn't too bad. Again very acidic. The bread was slightly hard, however I have since explained that it was roasted.

And my third and final course: was the the dessert aka the Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake. This was absolutely stunning. Enjoyed it immensely.
And as my last part of the review, I must give credit to the chef, the presentation of each course, was outstanding. I was most impressed. So my favorite meal, was NONE, but I most enjoyed the Koftas, as part of the Starter

Chickpeas and Kale Koftas paraley sioli/fennel and apple salad

Lentils and Aubergine Meatballs Creamy fennel and Dill sauce/garlic crostinni/pomegranate salad

Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

Orange and Kale Juice

 Perfect Cuppa tea with Almond Milk

Diary 22nd July 2015

Well what a day, it was. Twas of a positive nature. I went to bed earlier like I say, I wanted to try and get a "human" hours. ahhha. So I had set the alarm for 1,15, however I couldn't sleep right to the alarm, so I got up slightly earlier. And besides, my timing wouldn't have  been on time, as I needed Fair City, and of course the dole.

So I got up and showered. Looked at TV ie Monday's news. I was amazed by the amount of Clashes that had occurred on my box in that NOT ONE of my News Bulletins got recorded let alone Fail with no space.

So I headed onwards to get my dole, then the bank, another booboo was made in that Meteor had taken their cash already, so that adds an extra week with no food. So I'll get their eventually. heeheh. I then headed to Scribbles to get a USB Drive, as I had reported yesterday that my previously died on me. Then headed to Tescos to get initially to get Bread, I saw Vegan bread or what I thought Vegan, and Vegan Washing up liquid. I was so happy with the washing up liquid, but disappointed with the bread, so I then headed to Ryan's Hardware to get a Mirror for to take pics in, but it wasn't to be.

So after all the busy morning, I came back to do a bit more of the news. So I then headed to my first Vegetarian Meetup of 2015. We were to meet in Milanos on Baggot St(Review here) which happens to be the place I used to work in. It was under a different name at the time Ciao Café. The last time I was at a vegetarian meetup was back in November of 2014 in Wagamas. We chatted and dined. I enquirerd about Delhi O' Delhi, and was saddened to learn of its demise. In that it is to be used for the Irish 1916 Centenary Celebrations. We also chatted about the sentient, I happened across an article on Facebook, whereby in New Zealand a Bill has passed whereby Animals are to be treated as to be having "feelings" otherwise known as "sentient". One of the members of the group was praising Govinda's on Abbey St., So I thought to stick my oar, in and let em know of the homophobic treatment in Govindas(Review here.) They listened attentively, which I kinda was surprised. Considering I hadn't been there since LAST year, hahaah.

Oh and throughout the WHOLE day, I was experiencing some back pain. Even at the meetup in Milanos - the above, Everytime, I laughed, I got a sudden surge like the time I experienced that ended me in the Emergency Room. This was a few years ago, when I was experiencing alot of stress, and my sis and I were looking at Mrs. Browns. I got a mother of pain. This was exactly like that.

NEWS

A ceremony was held in Norway, and in Utoya, in memory of those who died for the 70 who died in Ootoya. 70 people died amongst those were kids in the Utoya Island Labour Camp, when a gunman by the name of Andreas Bearing BRevik(can't spell his name) gunned down 70 people, 8 in the Paraliament in Oslo and the some elesewhere and the rest on Utoya Island.

Milanos, Grand Canal Dock

My friend and I went here after a performance. The staff were a pleasure to be served by. The names on the menu were very much Italian after all its an Italian chain. heheeh. I first started off with a dish with tomatoes in a circular shape with Pesto on it and a Buffalo or Bula in Italian Cheese. Oh it was heaven. Then it was time for the main course. This by far was delicious especially the Garlic Bread. I was offered this with a Al Forne. Again I can't quite recall the names of the dishes. Then afterwards, for dessert I had a Tiramasu and a scrumtpious Super Fruit Green Tea. Awww it was heaven.

Water in a beautiful designed Glass

Garlic Bread

Tiramasu

Super Fruit

My mates Olives starters

My mates Fresh Mint Tea

Diary 3rd July 2015

Well what a day it turned out to be. heheheeh. I was with my folks yesterday, whom Dad made me realsie the Mamma Mia concert is actually TONGIHT. hehehe. Before heading off on my way to see Mamma Mia, I bumped into my sis, who was invited for Dinner with the folks. hahaha. So I set on my merry way to meet Todd whom I bought the tickets for his birthday which was in April which is actually the last time, I saw him. ahhaah for the Easter Rising Commemoration in 1915. So we met up for Mamma Mia(Review here). SOS I put for my sis, Dancing Queen for my pops when I was gonna sing it for him in The George, however it never matierailised as they never called my name out. I remember learning Super Trouper in Keyboard School of Music in Clontarf and Mamma Mia on Keyboard in Glasnevin, where I was told its the most complex song to do on a music instrument. So then after the performance, we went to look for something to eat. hehehe. We went to Milano(Review here). On the way a guy commented on Todd's beard making him his "Idol", ahahaha. Great laugh. Todd was telling me he gets it all the time. heheheh. So then after Milano's we went out and low and behold, it poured out of the heavens. So we got a taxi back. I got out behind Centra in Fairview and he headed on home. Before I met Todd, I was asked to step aside, as there was a film set for which I later learned was Pierce Brosnan's film. Todd knows it begins with IT....

Just about as I was heading to bed, I was checking my FB notifications from the Pages. In this case Ireland AM. I had written a piece on a "debate", I had seen with the government of Ireland now having ON-Spot fines for cyclists like the way Drivers have. So if a cyclist is caught being wreckless or cycling through a red light, they will be fined, if of course there is a cop there. Anyways, I was checking, next thing FB logs me out, and DOES NOT LET ME BACK IN, unless I complete a checkin. SO first FB warned the link I was sharing onto my timeline which was Ireland AM may be malware. I ignored it, so FB says you cannot log in until you complete this "Checkpoint". I was to download Kaspersky Online Scanner from Facebook. I was immediaclty suspicious. I checked my Emails, to see was any of my mates affected or whatever. Nothing. I disregarded their "Kasperseky", It would not let me through. Kasperseky although is a highly well known and high regard Security company, still I was suspicious, considering I do have my own, McAFee. So anyways to make a long story short, I went ahead, as FB would not let me in full stop. hahaha.


NEWS

The funerals of Larry and Martina Haye's took place in Athlone. Larry and Martina were holidaying in Tunisia, when they were gunned down in the Sousse Massacre. Sinead who was celebrating her 30th Birthday had to bury her parents. She was their only daughter. OMar El Cadri represented the Muslim Council of Ireland. Larry's brother paid tribute to the Islam community with "Assalam aleecom". On the way to the burial they paused at the Bus Station where Larry worked

At Midday the United Kingdom paused, The Queen lead the tributes. The Wimbledon. Germany, Belgium , Portugal & Russia. Wimbledon paid their respects. 30, were British, 3 Irish the rest were from around the world. Its the worse terrorist attack since the 7/7 - The London Bombings.

TV3 has been sold to UPC and joins Liberty which in turn is owned by an Irish-AMerican business man.

The Larder

I traveled along to the restaurant with a group on the momentous Occasion, Pride 2015. I was given a menu, with a main course and the starters were very small writing, ie NOT important. hahaah. I looked at a Veggie Breakfast. I wasn't impressed with its ingredients. So I said I'd leave it. I asked the waitress, which she was very kind, if I could order TWO Starters to make it a main. ahahah. So I enquired a Soup which is a Leak and Lentil PANCHETTO, something like that. Now the waitress explained that's ham. I've personally NEVER heard of a ham let alone a meat dish in a soup, other than the simple Chicken etc., . So I had to make do with Rocket Salad AND Dip Bread. Now both were lovely, except, the Olives' I ain't sure "are there suppose to be STONES" in either olives, the red and Green????? So to sum up, Service EXCELLENT, Food CRAP.

Dip Bread

Rocket Salad

Diary 17th June 2015

Well as with my soar aching leg, I couldn't bear the thought of going to bed. And plus I'd have to be early for the meal. So then I quickly showered. Then got ready for the meal. They collected me and my sis. WE set off for Avoca, Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin(Review here). We had a great laugh. Like Mom had said "She was watching a program on TV". Well the fit I got. ahahha. So after a great laugh, we all headed to the Garden Center. I hadn't been at Malahide Castle since I was a kid. I remember the swings, but couldn't remember the restaurant. Dad told me however the Railway Museum used to be where the cafe is now. Oh I know the Garden Center too well. haahha. Then we headed back to the folks place for dessert.

So we all dispersed. I of course left my cable for the cell behind, so cycled up to the folks to get it. When I got back, I did a bit of recording and while doing so, I sorted my shorts out so that I could find out what would be acceptable for Gear on Saturday night.

Just about before I headed to bed, remembering I hadn't slept yet, I actually found that not only is my McAfee working again, fingers crossed, but actually my cell I think has now gotten the Lollipop update. Oh boy, am so delighted. After so many forums etc. etc., of giving out with the length of time it was taking to deliver the Update of the Android Operating System. I shall be installing it, as part my Monthly Update schedule I normally do. I also got my McAfee installing. I don't know what happened, however since i updated the McAfee as per normal, the Real-Time Scanner failed to turn on, even though I asked for it to turn it, it failed to scan which got me worried.

NEWS

Relatives and friends have started to travel to the Berkeley, CA, USA.

The names of the victims of the tragedy has been announced.

Lorcán Miller 21, from Shankhill, studying MEdicne UCD. Former student of St. Andrews Booterstwon
Olivia BUrke cousins 21 studying DADT, staff East Coast FM
Eimear Walsh 21 studying Medicaine UCD
Niccolai Schuster 21 Terneure studying UCD forner ckassnaet if Eion Culligan.
Eoin Culligan strydugbat at DIT, loved GAA. Played at Ballyboden St Enda GAA Club
AShley DOnohoe I/Ads Cousin of  Olivia Burke. Irish American who lived there.

The New York Tiems paper int eh States, has come under fire in awake to this tragedy. Reason being one fo the editors has branded Ireland as being a "source of embarassment for IReland". Full quote is as follows:

"But the work-visa program that allowed for the exchanges has in recent years become not just a source of aspiration, but also a source of embarrassment for Ireland, marked by a series of high-profile episodes involving drunken partying and the wrecking of apartments in places like San Francisco and Santa Barbara."

With the above text, Eileen Murphy, the Vice President of Corporate Communications at the New York Times: issued the following statement:

"We understand and agree that some of the language in the piece could be interpreted as insensitive, particularly in such close proximity to this tragedy. It was never our intention to blame the victims and we apologize if the piece left that impression"

The Public Affairs Editor of the New York Times, Margaret Sullivan, posted on her blog the following: "My take on this: The thrust of the story was insensitive, and the reaction to it understandable. An examination of the building's structure, rather than the behavior of young people in the J-1 program, would have been a more appropriate focus for a second-day story."

30% in the number of callers to the Dublin Rape Crisis Center's Helpline. The Dublin Rape Crisis Center launched their annual report.

The findings is as follows

• Just over 12,000 reached out for help in 2014 either by phone, email or SMS(text messaging)
• 55% of those were first time contacters, rising up 30% from 2013
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Avoca, Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin

I went out with my family to celebrate Father's Day ahead of the actual day. I was quite taken aback from the grounds. Absolutely lovely. I had been here at the Castle as a kid. However that said, we all went tot he restaurant. My folks had a Chicken Pie and Salad each and I had just plain salad. My sis had Chicken Caesar's Salad and Soup. I'll just review MY meal for the purpose of this review. I found my salad VERY strong, which is quite abnormal if you ask me. When I arrived with my folks and my sister, we were met with a busy restaurant, which is a touristy spot. However the layout of the food which I was told in advance, was so confusing. My mom asked for Vegetarian dish for me, the woman told me twice and I STILL didn't understand what she was saying. She was completely Irish no bother, I just didn't understand what she was selling. As far as I gather all I could see was just salad. Yet my sister got soup. She told me it was very well hidden. I could gather that myself, cause I couldn't see nor site of it. As my Mom couldn't finish her Salad meal, I finished. It wasn't as bad as mine, but still tasted very "weird". My mom went to explain the oils they use something like that. And for the exorbitant price of €68 for 4 ppl and the above food plus two soft drinks????

Diary 7th June 2015

Well today was the day, I was to travel 33KM by bike obviously out to The Happy Pear, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. I got up slightly later than anticipated. The plan was that I was meeting Vegetarian Society of Ireland Meetup group. They were to travel by DART and then hop off at Bray to walk the Bray-Greystones Cliffwalk for a further 1.5hr - 2hrs. So I said to myself, sure they won't arrive on time. I had asked at the meetup site, what time they expect to arrive, the reply was 2.45pm. So I said I'd aim for 3pm and leave my place for 1pm, so instead I left on my two hour journey for half. Not my best as you'll soon about to find out. haahah.

So I set about. When I arrived at Bray about an hr to an hour and half, I was well chuffed that I had arrived safe and sound and chuffed. Then I headed onto the actual cliff. Now the deal is Google Maps only offered me ONE route, which is absurd, why you ask me? Well I'll tell you. I had to WALK the 2hr Cliff Walk as NO cycling is for obvious reasons  is permitted. ahahah. Now don't get me wrong, the view was spectacular remind me as if I were in Italy. In fact I actually questioned myself, as in was I in Italy or Ireland. ahahah. The sea was as blue as.... - whatever the simile is. ehehhe. Was lovely to see Bray thou where our childhood was, ym sis' and I's. It had changed slightly. Not much. But anyways, I arrived. However an hr and half late. So when I arrived at the Happy Pear eventually, the place was booming. Weather was lovely, And couldn't find the vegetarian crowd anywhere. So I contacted one of them via Facebook. And was shocked more so surprised to hear they were on the DART on the way home. heheeh. Now obviously, I had arrived quite late and yeh yehh yehhh etc., etc., so I was upset alrite, as expected. Now considering it was a lovely day. I kinda thought they would stick around a bit longer. Like come on. So I headed on off in a huff. I had planned. If I hadn't seen them, that I would just get a bite to eat. But no, I just headed off, with a view of actually going home starving me guts, and just fall into bed or whatever. hahaha

So I set about on my 2hr journey. hahaah again. with NO rest whatsoever. There was this annoying hill, that really tired me and strugggled me to get home. haahah. So I exclaimed "Ah Lord( in a Meath accent)". I hate hills to the core. Ask any cyclist. Maybe the experience love em, I ain't sure. ahahahah. ON the way to Dublin, I recognised the couple that had been on the cliff walk with their bikes, like I said, you couldn't actually cycle, ya had to walk. So then headed onwards. My body in particular my legs, were killing me. So I was FORCED to stop by means of stopping off at a restaurant in Shankill. Continued on with the journey onto Stradbrook, something like that. Then onto Ballybrack. So I continued my journey all the way up to Dublin with DAD's thinking cap. My phone btw did I not mention, was DEAD. So hear I am 33KM away from Fairview, and I knew my phone would die. But what I didn't know, it would last ONLY 2hrs. It literally that it would only last my journey TO Happy Pear. It literealyl died when I arrived at Happy Pear. I wanted to take pics, but couldn't. You can be sure the next time, I will be bringing my Digital Camera next time. I then headed on home. While on long jounrey Dad would right out a list of Towns to the destination. He would then follow the signs. So for. eg While in Dublin, there would be no signs for say Killarney or Cork City, its tooo far. So there woudl be signs for closer towns on the way. So thats What I did. I isntead of followign signs for Bray(which funny wasn't any) from Greystones, I jstu took A road, and followed STRAIGHT. I then headed up there and started seeing signs and roads familar e.g the R761 and the N31/N11. So I was chuffed. So I jstu headed on home following signs for N11 etc., etc., ENSURING I don't go near Motorways, as cyclists are NOT allowed on motorways at all.

So then I arrived in Dublin about almost 8ish, looking for ANOTHER HOT food to have. So I had left Shankill around 5, So it took me slightly longer to get back. But eitherway, I totally enjoyed my self cycling. It was truly amazing. According to Dailymile, I cycled almost 85KM in one 4-5hr period. I was explaining to my sis earlier on in the week, that it was my expectation, that I do the 2hr journey and then BREAK by eating or wahtever then CYCLE. Like I did with Dundrum. Except it was raining that night. ahahah.

Diary 15th May 2015

Before I headed out, I was looking at IRelandAM. I saw that Ursula Halligan who is TV3 News' Political Correspondent, she had come out as gay. She wrote a piece in the Irish Times describing how she was hiding her sexuality etc.,

I then went to An Post to get cash for the move to Meteor. I was too late for Three AND Meteor. So will try again tomoz.

Sad to see Delhi O' Delhi was closed down, however I later learned they's just for renovations.

Then onto Lidls to see OJ and Sorbet. Couldn't find either. One guy didn't know anything, the other very mannerly.

Then afterwards onto the Outhouse. To first Cineworld thou to see if my coat had been handed in which possibly has my cineworld card too. No luck. So I just ordered a new one, I can't honestly remember the last time, I required a new card. Besides the old one is in bits. haahah. Then back to the Outhouse, where there was great buzz there. I headed to Men's Night. The topic of Urusala came up. Very emotive. Billy who is a member made a good point in that lesbians have a harder time coming out. Yet women in general are more open or emotive than men. Also lesbians have it easier in terms of acceptance than gay men,