People suck.

In a bit of a bad mood.

I actually was having an alright day today, and so I went through to Edinburgh to go to some art exhibitions, and while I was there I ran into some friends. You should probably know that last summer I lived and worked in Edinburgh over the school holidays, and I already had friends there but spending the whole summer really made me feel like I fitted in there. I made loads of new ones and got better friends with the old ones. I spent all the time I wasn’t working with my friends… Anyway, today I ran into a few, having not seen anyone really since the October break… And it was really depressing. I didn’t realise how much things had changed. When I was living in Edinburgh I was quite an integral part of the group – I was popular, people liked me and always invited me out and talked to me… Today they treated me with polite indifference. It was almost as if last summer never happened. I hung out with them for about an hour but felt the whole time wanting to cry – they all had in-jokes and stories about “that night so-and-so got wasted and pretended to be a (insert word here)” etc. I felt so alone and like I didn’t even know them. It wasn’t that they were rude or mean of ignored me… But I almost wished they had – at least then I’d have a reason to be angry with them. As it is I just feel lonely and like I’ve missed out on a whole bunch of friends, because I don’t live near enough to them to be included as part of the group any more.

Add on to this the fact I’m really ill and have to get a blood test tomorrow, and the fact I’ve hardly done any revision and I’m going to fail my exams, and you have me in an extremely shit mood.

On the plus side, I went to a Jenny Holzer exhibition today and it was amazing - I absolutely love her work, and I think everyone should check it out. Her work ties in a lot with my current art project, which has the theme of  “messages”. Here are a few of my favourite messages by Jenny Holzer:

Romantic love was invented to manipulate women.

You are a victim of the rules you live by.

People who go crazy are too sensitive.

You have to hurt others to be extraordinary

There’s no sense being anywhere but the top of the heap.

Being sure of yourself means you’re a fool.

These were taken from the exhibition I saw today - Sorry I dont know the name of the Gallery.

Also news today – I have a new motto. It is:

WORK HARDER.

Peace,

Lily xxx

YASSS!

MY LETTER WAS PUBLISHED IN THE PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easter…

Too much chocolate, I don’t feel well

Not much to write today, although I have just come back from a rather fun time up a HUGE Grain Silo in Cupar that my family owns – it’s deserted and has been for years, it’s not just infested by pidgeons – dead and alive. It’s not so pretty, but when you get to the top and can see for miles its worth the 25 minute climb up scary, shitty stepladder-y type things with pidgeons flying at you from all directions and no lights. The view is gorgeous – and it’s a perfect place to have spitting competitions as my friends Edd, John and Patrick demonstrated. Here is a picture of the grain silo – It’s absolutely massive and really high up! Would be happy to take anyone up there if there’s any interest.

The Grain Silo at Night - Impressive huh?

Peace,

Lily xxx

April Fool’s In The News

So, as I’m sure most of you know, yesterday was April Fools Day (1st of April). Personally, I forgot. However, apparently, The Guardian Newspaper did not! I was skimming through yesterday’s paper when I came across a rather disturbing picture, one of Gordon Brown:

I was shocked by this so I decided to read the article (although as it happens I am boycotting the news because it depresses me). The article was revealing Labour’s new campaign to get voters – that of playing up Brown’s aggresive nature. It even had opinions from well known people… It was entirely believable! I was amazed at Labour’s nerve at pulling such a stunt… Untill I read the date at the top of the page. April 1st. Ah well, if I told you gullible was written on the ceiling I bet you’d look. As it turns out, the Step Outside Posh Boy fake Labour election poster has turned into an internet sensation – and in this Saturday’s Guardian there’s a competition to win one of 100 t shirts with the picture and slogan on. I’m so totally buying the Guardian this Saturday.

My April Fool’s joke also involved a newsaper – my local, the Fife Herald. It’s a scrappy little rag of a thing, but plenty of people living in the local area buy it and, I assume, read it (that is if they can read at all). Recently in my local town, Cupar, there have been major roadworks going on – major enough to pretty much shut off the entire town centre. I thought I’d write a letter to the Fife Herald about this, and here it is:

Sir,
 
I am writing to warn the residents of Cupar of a diabolical plan. It is no coincidence that “Fife Council” have initiated three major civic renovation projects in recent weeks. What most people are assuming is a case of gross mismanagement by Fife Council roads department is in fact a carefully pre-meditated plan to isolate the good town of Cupar, to cause those outwith the town to forget its existence and to baffle and confuse the residents. Already shoppers from the surrounding area have found alternative places to shop. Those commuting to Cupar for work are already seeking employment elsewhere due to problems of access. Residents drive round in circles and cannot find a way home. I can disclose that in days to come, the weather, already suspiciously unseasonable and discouraging, will become increasingly disconcerting with heavy fog enveloping the town. Once the population of North East Fife have been sufficiently distracted, the town of Cupar in its entirety will be sequestrated and teleported to Planet Sitoid where it will serve as a theme attraction.
This letter is not intended to cause panic – the outcome is inevitable. The residents of Cupar can take some comfort in the fact that Fife Council planners will not be accompanying them.
 
Yours,
 
Lily Watts
 
P.S. Would have written sooner, but only recently escaped.

I thought it was rather amusing, but I’m still waiting to see if they’ll publish it (chances are slim, seeing as its a very nice, conservative, humourless paper). I’ll let you know!

Anyone else do any April Fools Jokes? Let me know!

Peace,

Lily xxx