Alright, I know it’s late…AGAIN. I forgot to update when I got back and I’ve been meaning to…honest. I’ve just forgotten about it. Damn my absent-mindedness.
Last week I was on holiday with Rob in London, and it was great. Seeing Rob full stop is great, every time I’m with him I’m happy and I love him that little bit more. I will spare you from overly mushy stuff though, as I don’t want to make you vomit. I fell in love with London, seriously. It’s such a vibrant city, full of life with lots to do and see. I’m considering moving there (or Manchester) after I graduate. The reason for this is largely that I’m a country boy born and raised. I’ve always lived in small rural villages my whole life, three of them now. I hate them, there’s nothing to do and all my friends live at least 4 miles away. The only entertainment round here is going to the pub in the next town over (the above 4 miles away). London has so much more to do, and the transport is a lot better. Yes, I’m aware of the downsides, more traffic, dirtier air, more crime etc, but it’d be worth it from my point of view. This is why I’m home as little as possible, I tend to stay in St Andrews most of the time or travel to Edinburgh from time to time. Anything to stay near civilisation and not the ned-filled hellhole that I live in.
Saw Transformers on Saturday. OH. MY. GOD. It’s now one of my favourite films. Brilliant CGI, (Optimus Prime FTW), Shia LeBeouf wasn’t bad in it but it needed more robots (though EVERYTHING needs more robots). It also delivered the best film quote ever, which Allan (my best friend) and I were quoting the whole day – “Bumblebee, stop lubricating that man.” So easy to use out of context and utterly hilarious. Stayed over at Allan’s with a couple of other friends…fell asleep before the rest of them. I was knackered due to the train the day before which was delayed by over two hours and i didn’t get home til after midnight. Curse you Virgin Trains! Though it wasn’t really their fault, something to do with signals, but the train was packed so I sat on the floor for a good amount of it. But yeah, it was good seeing folk again.
In 4 days time it’s my birthday and I turn 20 years old. This has been bugging me for a while. Yes, I know, I’m not that old in the grand scheme of things but for some reason 20 has some kind of significance for me. It’s like I have to grow up now because I’m no longer a teenager, no longer a child. I guess it’s time to stop goofing off and finally make something of myself. Funnily enough this age coincides with junior honours where my results matter towards what I graduate with. So I guess it’s as good a reason to finally knuckle down and walk out of uni with a high 2:1.
This part is a rant, but I feel the need to write it so here goes:
I’m sick and tired of society’s inherent intolerance towards gays. As you all know, I have a boyfriend, who I love dearly and wouldn’t trade for the world. But I can’t show any affection towards him in public because of the stares of people, or the abuse that some may throw at us. It’s been my view WHY? It’s not fair, we’re treated differently because of the way we were born (It’s not a choice. I certainly didn’t choose to be depressed coming to terms with it for 5 months). Yes, I am aware that people of all sexualities are protected by law, but that doesn’t affect societies attitudes. Now, I’m not going to go off on one about religious views as everyone is entitled to their views. I’m not even asking you to support homosexuality. I’m aware that some may consider it a sin, and that’s their prerogative, but can we at least get on with our lives in the same way you do. We’re doing nothing to harm you, and yet we’re stared at us as if we had 3 heads and purple skin if we choose to hold hands in public. I’m just sick and tired of having to hide the fact I’m in love with someone special to me. Maybe one day things will change but when? When I’m in my 30’s, 40’s, 50’s? I know things are progressing, gay people have more rights and protection now than they ever have, but things are moving very slowly still. Surely if there’s a little more love in a world filled with ever-increasing hate, then this is a good thing? Or is love between two people of the same sex less valid than the love between two people of opposite sexes? I guess I’m moaning a little, and some people will read this and think I’m wrong, and that’s OK. Please, feel free to comment and disagree (though if you’re abusive I’ll delete your comment in a heartbeat).
OK, rant over. I guess that’s it unless you really want to hear about work again. No? Thought not. I’ll update this…sometime next week. Don’t expect a specific date, I can’t give you one. Guess it’s back to studying and Internet. Take care people.
Rinion Eruanna
