One of my friends recently described herself as a 'dirty old bag' because she fancies the same guy as her 6 year old daughter (Troy from High School Musical if you're interested, he's quite dishy I must admit) which led to a bunch of us discussing our girlhood crushes. Most of the guys who came up didn't have staying power - the lead singer from Showaddywaddy, Rick Astley and Julian from the Famous Five (wtf?) were all mentioned - which got me to thinking (get me, Carrie Bradshaw) have I had the longest crush in history? The reason I ask is this picture:
still makes me feel quivery inside. In 1985, in the run up to Live Aid, I remember being so moved by this scruffy Irish guy and his humanitarian efforts, and I don't think it's ever gone away. I look at that picture and I feel 9 and not 32. I think it's the fire in his belly that does it for me.
still makes me feel quivery inside. In 1985, in the run up to Live Aid, I remember being so moved by this scruffy Irish guy and his humanitarian efforts, and I don't think it's ever gone away. I look at that picture and I feel 9 and not 32. I think it's the fire in his belly that does it for me.
The nearest I have come to actually meeting the object of my 23 year crush is being in Hyde Park at the same time as him during Live 8, but it wasn't the intimate occasion of my fantasies! I once served Paula Yates and his daughters ice-cream from the Thorntons on Kings Road during one summer break from University. My husband has come a bit closer and sat next to him and his girlfriend in the Dome Cafe one Valentine's Day (sadly my husband was with an ex-girlfriend at the time and not me).
I do think these girlhood loves are so special and they shape the person you turn into. So, thanks Bob for helping me through many boring hour, for the wedding that never was, for never escaping from my mind, and for never blending into obscurity. I never could have kept up my crush on Luke Goss in quite the same way!
My goals:
1. Jogging: I've been doing it. It's fab! I can't believe I haven't done it sooner. It's such fun, and really makes me appreciate where I live (right next to the Thames). My head feels clearer, I feel I'm doing something for me, I'm healthier already.
2. Weight: hasn't really decreased, but I'm hoping it will as a result of 1.
3. Flat: it's a disaster, no one wants our flat. Damn credit crunch.
4. Housework: I feel like every thing is slotting into place just lately, and the flat is cleaner and tidier than it has been for ages.
5. Finances: things aren't too bad here either. We're keeping on an even keel even if there isn't much (any?) surplus at the end of the month. Not exactly living the high life, but living within our means which is a lot less stressful.
6. Career: nothing to report.
7. Friends: good, have been quite sociable of late! Spending this weekend at a BBQ / sleepover and then cheering on a friend who is running the marathon (she reckons she's doing 6.5 miles an hour - imagine!).
Funny C story of the week. Some line dancers came on telly, which she though was hilarious and danced along with them. She must've noticed their cowboy hats because she went and got her little wooly hat and made me put it on before carrying on copying them.
Life's good!
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