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seems everyone on here's oblivious to the fact that it was not just lyssa who "organised" new year at the rosemary branch.

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[emmelinemay.livejournal.com]

I've seen a number of posts mentioning Nat, actually, from those that know her.

Most people on my friends list know Lyssa, and not Nat. Ergo, they wouldn't know to thank her. Me included - I've never met or, nor do I know her, nor is she on my friends list. Ergo, I can't thank her.

[mis-appropriate.livejournal.com]

I noticed the same thing, spoke to Mr Object about it yesterday as I was really annoyed.

[p0is0n-girl.livejournal.com]

was it a banging party then pork chop?

[drreagan.livejournal.com]

As someone in the dark, I'll ask: Who else was involved?

[haltedlogic.livejournal.com]

I'm sure whatever you guys did it was epic!

Happy new year Dave :)

[too-many-flies.livejournal.com]

and that my dear is why i don't want to move back to london. or at least if it means being part of the big fake family where people don't really know or care about half the people in it.

v sweet of you to point it out. hope the start of this year is as rocking as the end of the last one seemed.

[crazymeandave.livejournal.com]

don't misunderstand my rant jen.

a friend of mine put a lot of effort and potentially their job on the line to see that new year happened.

they didn't do it for financial gain or because they insist on being in control wherever possible [not meant as a slight on anyone].
they didn't ask for anything in return - cash, kudos, koalas, the usual crazy shit ;]

they did it because they happen to be one of the most awesome people there ever were.

this "big fake family" of yours can fuck off as far as i'm concerned. i know who my friends are. and my friends are who i wanna be with.

don't say "i don't want to move back to london because there's social politics, two faced people, fair weather friends and resultant arguments," all that shit'll be happening up where you are too, just on a different scale. it's a rubbish reason.

<</almost "happy drunk" rant>

[crazymeandave.livejournal.com]

nat originally organised the night.

lyssa co-opted it for her party that needed a venue.

they both did really good jobs, that's not the issue... just one of them got considerably more credit for it than the other, which was unfair and shouldn't have been allowed.

i really need to let matters of principle slide every now and again

[too-many-flies.livejournal.com]

don't misunderstand my reply :P

i'm sure nat didn't do it for anything in return (although a koala would be cool, even if they are vicious and picky eaters)

and i know you know who your friends are and won't join in with the shit.

and i know it is a rubbish reason, i was drunk and fed up with the scene. i don't need a hundred friends, i don't want to be a sycophant, just everytime i'm there it feels like i'm floundering in a big sea of people all trying to get along. maybe i don't want to have to feel as if i have to get along with everyone. i just want a small handful of dear friends i can hang out with. yeah it happens here too, but because i'm not part of it i don't see it. it can be hard to work out who your real friends really are if you don't see them often, particularly in a different setting- sober for starters- and that is what keeps me from moving back. i don't want to move and find i have no one.

i realise my argument is a bit shit.

[crazymeandave.livejournal.com]

you're not wrong about your argument ;]

the only way you'll end up with no friends is if you pursue a life of secluded hermitage; shunning the outside world in favour of insular introspection.

i'm certain everyone barring the lucky few feel the same way about socialising in the group... it's hard keep up with all that goes on, it's even harder to do this without finding it demanding and it's nigh on impossible to get along with everyone.

move back, or, don't move back, that's your call, but, be aware that if you're relaxed in yourself around people, you'll get your friendship group and good things will happen regardless of where you happen to reside. this is because you are a good person.

[too-many-flies.livejournal.com]

aw thanks, though i'm not totally sure about being a good person- sometimes i want to kill people ;) (targ's nickname for me on hols was SKJen - Surprise Killer jen- i might have shown my violent side although i don't think being pinned down by kieren has helped my broken chest situation :)

you are right of course, and i can be relaxed around people, just not on the first couple of sittings and definitely not on a sunday. i've proved this by having many pals at work (i mean, yesterday one of them drove halfway round the county to fetch a tv for me) but it is only because i've known them a while. they will always be work colleagues though with all the associated politics that brings and it is tricky meeting people outside of work. it is just a shame that the only time i see my pals in london seems to be when trashed. it is my own doing for choosing to live miles away but there is nothing really stopping me from seeing people outside of a clubbing environment if i put effort into reminding people that i am perfectly capable of getting on a train at no notice whatsoever. it is, after all, one of the reasons (apart from cheap houses) i live in doncaster as opposed to anywhere else. all i want is a weekend of just hanging out with a few mates.

i will shut up and stop moaning now and go and eat some biscuits :)

[too-many-flies.livejournal.com]

oh and for someone who's a cunt, you're a pretty good person too ;)

[djsynne.livejournal.com]

>i really need to let matters of principle slide every now and again

Erm no!! I wish more people had the guts to speak up about things they consider an injustice...

[djsynne.livejournal.com]

Jen, you rock and I`d love for you to move down:)

I totally hear what you are saying...since I moved to London four years ago, I have taken huge amounts of time out to find my own place and build a life which includes the people I love and consider real friends...I hate small talk and I hate the fakeness that goes with the huge group of people we both know but as dave says you will get that everywhere so it`s up to you have you find your own way..it`s a challenge for sure but worth it:)

I hope we get to hang out and party soon! I`ll be at the next Autonomy - if you can make it, I plan to party this time after it and not crash out:) Hope to see you there:) If not let me know next time you`re in London:)

[too-many-flies.livejournal.com]

aw thanks! :)

i'm just a bit rubbish sometimes, it is exhausting re-establishing a social life.

spoox mentioned autonomy last night,- i'm fairly sure i'll go, i did have a lot of fun last time!