Confessions of a Twenty Something

The morality police patrolling Brazil From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (1 hour old)

What kind of sad, screw up of a planet are we living on if a girl can be humiliated and expelled for wearing a mini skirt to University?! Can I first point out that by twenty, we really should ha… more

Alcohol - a core lesson in the learning establishment that is growing up! From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (2 days old)

All this talk of a company organising drinking nights for undergrads is news to me - never heard of them while I was studying. But then at my uni the students didn't need help from outside influences,… more

07/11/2009: Preparing the Christmas Gifts From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (2 days old)

While I was getting started on the festive season (two months late according to Tesco) by preparing mincemeat for my homemade mince pies, Wolves prepared by gift wrapping two goals for us. After … more

Deadlife killing the world painfully with this song From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (3 days old)

Yeah, I know taking the p*ss out of a Westlife song is too easy, but I'm ill and my brain can't think of anything else to say. Westlife release another cliche-filled ballad. Zzzzz! Sorry, this vi… more

Suddenly I don't feel so bad... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (4 days old)

However long it took me to pass my theory test. (Four, then I had to retake it two years later) It may have taken seven attempts to pass my practical test. But it looks like no time at all whe… more

Autumnal (or Fall-Themed) Friday Five From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (4 days old)

**1. Do you have a favourite part of autumn?** The beautiful yellow/orange/red leaves that haven't jumped of the trees yet. **2. "It's too cold to snow!" Do you think it ever is?** Too cold?! S… more

04/11/2009: Too ill to actually remember anything From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (4 days old)

Thought I'd post a highlights video instead. :D Cesc, you're amazing!… more

P is for Propaganda, S is for Sesame Street From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (5 days old)

It's Sesame Street's 40th birthday today (not that Google is in anyway paying attention, with the Cookie Monster logo). Anyway, one crazy conservative blogger is complaining that Sesame Street i… more

In fact, that's just so shit... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (5 days old)

How the fuck else am I supposed to tag "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"??????? Its the name of the fucking film. God I am pissed off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not chance am I paying for this a… more

Destroy my blog history please! From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (5 days old)

Some of the tags that have been deleted were very important to me. Especially the Tess ones, but hey thanks for doing this bcuk! And to be informed in a message WITHOUT links to the blogs so I can… more

Don't shoot us, we only work here From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (7 days old)

Why, oh why, are you complaining about the agency staff who are there to //help// you with the backlog? A strikebreaker crosses a picket line on a strike day. A casual worker helps deliver th… more

31/10/2009: Roast Cockerel and Mashed Spuds From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (9 days old)

On Friday, my Dad sent me on an errand to find some curtain hooks. The first shop I went into had a Sp*rs clock on the wall and gave me 8 curtain hooks for free. (They were probably just lying around … more

Facebook's making us sh*te communicators From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (9 days old)

What's the first thing I do after reading an article on how modern technology is overwhelming us? Blog about it. Then remind myself to write a handwritten letter to my Grandma (as opposed to the usu… more

28/10/2009: Kids stay up late again From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (12 days old)

Actually it wasn't just the kids, it was the reserves, those recovering from injury and Nicky Bendtner. Started following the match updates a bit late, as I was busy attempting to make white wine… more

Curry and drink are good for you, say possibly dubious sources From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (13 days old)

Browsing the internet before making dinner, I find this interesting story about how important it is that everyone enjoys a good curry. Actually, it's about how turmeric in curry powder kills canc… more

Too many faces you'll want to punch in here.... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (13 days old)

...But senior management make me that angry anyway. … more

25/10/2009: That's another 2 points dropped! From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (15 days old)

Concede two late goals at the time I'm no where near my blind, West Ham supporting uncle to verbally abuse him. (Win, lose or draw, I'll still be verbally abusing him because that's the way my famil… more

Get in!!!! From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (15 days old)

*punches the air six times* Well it's funny how even though I have been incredibly hung over all day, the footy manages to cheer me up! Fresh as a daisy now me lol. We battered Man Utd and proved… more

I know you have swine flu but.... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (17 days old)

Having no money on your phone is a very lame excuse for me being stranded in Rigbys drinking beer alone. How much is a text these days? The beer is really nice mind you...… more

Well today is a milestone day... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (17 days old)

But I didn't realise it was until a couple of hours ago. I've been married for 6 months today!!! It's a miracle!!!! Ok maybe not quite a miracle but it feels like it was only last month (I wont say… more

Tonight may be the night that the BNP gets kicked! From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (19 days old)

All the news sites are building up to Thuggo Griffin's appearance on Question Time like it's the FA Cup final. (Maybe Griffin's the ball!) The Indy has a list of things we may like to know about Th… more

20/10/2009: Looks like we haven't learnt! From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (19 days old)

How many more times, Arsenal!? You cannot defend a one goal lead! We had many great opportunities in the second half to score two or three more, and upset the Dutch team's home support. Sharpen … more

All I can say is.... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (20 days old)

Thank goodness it's a strike day on Friday - I could do with a break from these 6am alarms.… more

17/10/2009: One of those games From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (23 days old)

This was one of those games that produces a good result, but not enough major incident to warrant a high billing on Match of the Day. So I had to sit through Chelski (haha!), Sunderland vs. Liverpoo… more

Freaking me out... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (25 days old)

Just signed into Windows Live Messenger and got the message "You are now signed in from two places, your messages will be seen at both these places". WHAT????? Is this new? Where is the other pl… more

This is going to be hard - The Bloggers Pledge From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (25 days old)

From Malakeas' idea. My name is RIThompson and I will no longer tolerate online stalkers. I will not feed their fire by responding to their comments or posts except in three ways: 1. I will… more

You know you've eaten too much popcorn when you start pooing like a rabbit!! From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (26 days old)

Gosh if I never see popcorn again I'll be happy. I've been to the cinema so much lately though, I guess this is the consequence of such. Mind you, the films were rather good!! District 9 Surroga… more

Thought of the day.... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (26 days old)

I watched Couples Retreat tonight, and by doing the Seven Deadly Sins thing in my last post it got me thinking... Is masturbating whilst married a sin even if you're thinking of your spouse? I'm… more

Stolen Deadly Sins thingy.... (guess I'm not so deadly anymore) From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (26 days old)

Greed: Medium Gluttony: Medium Wrath: Medium Sloth: Medium Envy: Medium Lust: Medium Pride: Medium Discover … more

Pet names... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (28 days old)

So I had a dream about pet names for some reason. I can't exactly remember the dream but this morning it got me wondering what peoples pet names are for their partners or kids. I have to venture o… more