Category: General

Well, my best friend Helen is now officially married to Eamonn. 🙂 The ceremony took place in St. Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle and was about the most romantic setting you could have picked. They’ve both been planning the day for the some time and I know they couldn’t wait for it to arrive. The day started early for me at 5am when I got a taxi to the airport for the flight over at 7am. The taxi flew along the M50 and I was there at 5.30am and Anne-Marie (who was so good to accompany me for the trip) was due to arrive at 6. The flight was quite nice with the sun coming up over the clouds and we arrived at our hotel in Edinburgh at about 10am with the ceremony due to start at 2. The hotel was lovely and we settled into the room before going for breakfast and then coming back to get ready.

As I said the ceremony took place in one of Edinburgh’s oldest buildings at the summit of Edinburgh Castle so, as you can imagine, it was quite cold. Freezing to be exact. 🙁 Anyhow, Helen looked fantastic and was flanked by her bridesmaids (her sisters) and Mum when she entered the chapel. The capacity for the chapel is only 20 so we went to grab a coffee while the ceremony took place and then went up to meet them when it was finished. They both looked so happy and it was really nice to see one of your friends take such a big step. 😀

After the ceremony we went back to the hotel for the dinner and reception. We were staying on the same floor as the reception room so it was handy to be able to pop back and forth. Before we knew it, it was time for the speechs and they were delivered with aplomb and humour by all. Then it was time for the DJ so we all popped downstairs while they set up the room and then resumed the dancing etc until the early hours of the morning at which point we were about ready to collapse with exhaustion. All in all, a fantastic day and all the best to both of them.

The title of the post is prompted by two things:

1. I’ve been listening to “Twista – Sunshine” which uses a sample from the song “Lovely Day.”
2. I had two things happen to me today which have turned it into a lovely day from a pretty mundane one. I had my contract extended in work for 6 months plus I got the increase in salary I wanted. 🙂 I also got a text from O2 explaining that I’ve won a €200 holiday voucher. 😀

Hopefully the rest of the day is just as good. 😉

Found this meme via Neil who found it via Dave who got it from Chris. 🙂

1. What time did you get up this morning? 8:16am to get my bus at 9.10
2. Diamonds or pearls? Pearls.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Sideways, excellent film which was both subtle and hilarious.
4. What is your favourite TV show? At the moment its Scrubs. Consistently funny.
5. What did you have for breakfast? Two bowls of Cheerios.
6. What is your middle name? Thomas
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Italian
8. What foods do you dislike? Really spicy stuff.
9. What is your favourite crisp/chip flavour? Whatever flavour Wheelies are. 🙂
10. What is your favourite CD at the moment? At the moment its the Ocean’s 12 OST by David Holmes.
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? Don’t drive yet although I am studying for the theory test.
12. Favourite sandwich? Subway Turkey Breast and Ham with Cheese, Lettuce and Tomatoe.
13. What characteristics do you despise? Selfishness and snobbery.
14. Favourite item of clothing? My Firefox t-shirt.
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Somewhere warm but not too warm and where the people are nice.
16. What colour is your bathroom? It’s got white tiles.
17. What colour pants are you wearing? Brownish chords.
18. Where would you retire to? No idea yet.
19. Favourite time of the day? Morning.
20. What was your most memorable birthday? My 18th birthday when my mum arranged for all my friends and family to come to the house.
21. Where were you born? Dublin.
22. What’s the last thing you ate? Cheerios.
23. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue.
24. Favorite flower? Rose.
25. What fabric detergent do you use? Tesco’s one.
26. Coke or Pepsi? Coke.
27. Do you wish on stars? Not consciously.
28. What is your shoe size? Between a 9 and a 10.
29. Do you have any pets? Yes, two cats – Fat and Mogey.
30. Last person you talked to on the phone? My mum.
31. What did you want to be when you were little? A fireman.
32. What are you meant to be doing now? Working.
33. What do you first notice about someone? Demeanour.
34. Siblings? One younger brother, Conor.
35. What was your favourite toy as a child? Matchbox toy cars.
36. Summer or winter? Summer, but winter is cool if it snows.
37. Hugs or Kisses? Hugs.
38. Chocolate or vanilla? Both. Together.
39. Who is most likely to respond? Probably noone.
40. Who is least likely to respond? Everyone. 🙂
41. Living arrangements? At home with mum and brother.
42. When was the last time you cried? Probably at my grandads funeral a year ago.
43. What is under your bed? Think its just old books and things.
44. How many countries have you visited? Hmm, Wales, Spain and Portugal. I need to get out more. 😯
45. In how many cities have you lived? Just Dublin.
46. Favourite movie of all time? The Shawshank Redemption – legend.
47. Mountains or beach? Mountains, not 100% sure why.
48. The current friend you have known the longest? Probably Dave who I’ve known for donkey’s years.
49. Full names of your potential kids? No idea.
50. Usual bedtime? Usually aboit 12.