Mummy's Boys and Boys in Frocks

So, I have the greatest bunch of friends ever!

My regular readers will remember that for my birthday I was originally planning to get a group together to go see the stage show Priscilla Queen of the Desert, but it never happened.

Well, the other morning I was whisked away up to Auckland to see it, by a fabulous group of ladies!

So much fun, possibly one of the best birthday presents - and the best shows I've seen - ever!

If you get a chance to see it, definately go!

Men in dresses are usually fabulous and hilarious. The same can't be said for Mummy's Boys.

I got dumped by Bevan the other night. And I'm pretty sure it's because his Mummy told him too.

Am not heartbroken or upset....the ego is slightly bruised though. His loss anyway.

Am giving up on men for awhile. They're just not worth all the grief. The sods.

Except for George Clooney, who is my current fixation.

Nat and I saw Leatherheads the other.....I've already reviewed this haven't I? Anyway, she has very kindly lent me season one of ER to watch, and I'm loving it. Dr George. MMMmmmmm. Yummy!

Now, what else have I seen?

Second Hand Wedding - greta Kiwi film. Going to take my Mum to it before it closes. Geraldine Brophy is one of my favourite NZ actresses and I had the pleasure of meeting her after a performance at the uni one year (one of the perks of being a Hillary Scholar).

Quirky, sweet and oh so Kiwi. Go see it!

Happy Go Lucky - I was mesmerised by the trailer for this, and thought I have to see this impossibly silly film! I'm undecided if I will buy it on dvd when it's out...but I would quite happilly see it again. Lots of fun. And "en-rah-hah" is now on my mind every time I drive!

In other news, I didn't get the travel agent job....they replied by email saying that I sounded just like what they were looking for....but not this time sorry. I think they must have already chosen the intervieww candidates just before I applied, so I was a little bummed. However, yesterday the ad was relisted, so I intend to harrass them until they give me the job!

Wish me luck!

R.I.P Cyd Charisse (1921-2008)

And the dumbass of the year award goes to.....

Wirimu Taylor a.k.a the scumbag who broke into my house.

He used gloves to get in the window, but then decided he was thirsty, so took off his gloves to open a bottle of juice from my fridge and left it sitting on my stove, along with his fingerprints and DNA. Smart cookie.

Turns out at only age 14 he has a criminal record already, as his prints were on the database.
So now, the police just have to find him. He is supposedly living in Whakatane, but 3 years ago he used to live in the house next door to me when it was a tinny house. Therefore he knows the property very well. I'm sure he's also the bugger who stole my cds from me when I was first moving into my place.

I honestly thought nothing would come of the investigation, so was most surprised and thrilled when the police called me today.

I was at the supermarket at the time, so promptly bought a packet of double coated TimTams to celebrate!

Up the creek without a paddle......

That would be me.

It was pointed out to me yesterday that of all the Rialto staff effected by the closure, I'm the one it's effecting most.
Our main complex manager and the fill in complex manager are both on salary; one duty manager is really a Chartwell employee who helps us out in times of need, and the other is off on maternity leave at just the right time. The projies and CAs will have no trouble moving over to SkyCity and getting shifts, but what about me?
I know there are a couple of SC duty managers already struggling to get the shifts they need, and at best I would get one, maybe two DM shifts and the rest supervisor or CA shifts.
I just can't live on that.

I'm not even being offered a decent redundancy package - 4 weeks pay.

So, I am currently updating my CV and will be applying for a position at Flight Centre later on today.

No point sticking around.

I am loyal to the people I work with, and am confident my leaving won't leave them short staffed (or I wouldn't go).
But I no longer feel any sense of loyalty to the company.

Screw them.

Finally!!!!!!!!!

Right, I have been wanting and waiting and wishing to blog about something and have a good old rant, but it has been kept very hush, hush.....until yesterday.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikatotimes/4579182a6415.html

Yup. My beloved Rialto is closing. Our lease expires in October and Head Office won't renew.

We are not happy.

So, they want to relocate us to SkyCity CentrePlace and Chartwell......which is great for the CAs and projies, but I need 5 shifts a week as a Duty Manager to survive....and that's just not going to happen, as both places already have a full staff.

Hence, the travel agent plans.

However, there is a possibility that someone may buy the Victoria Cinema, and I could get a position there.

Suck suck sucky suck sucks!

Oh yes, have changed my blog name as I realised that when you do a Google search for "Fairy Janine" my blog comes up, and I would rather prospective clients didn't read my rantings and ravings!

Fairy business is still pretty dead, but in August I have been asked to play Marilyn Monroe for a friend's work do. How could I refuse?! Even though, I'm pretty sure I have retired from the theatre world. I never thought it could or would happen, but I have just lost the bug.

Speaking of shows, Emma and I went to see Hair last night. Hmm......I think I am too much of a square to fully appreciate the psychadelicness of the show!
There was barely any storyline....though there could have been and we just couldn't hear it as the sound guys had the mikes turned up full, meaning all the words were lost.
Was quite surprised at the number of sweet little old ladies who were in the audience of a show full of sex, swearing and nudity! They seemed to enjoy themselves though tehe!
The row in front of us left at half time and never came back, but we stuck it out as technically it was very excellent. Great costumes, set, music, choreography and some fabulous singers.
Not a show I would see again though.

From stage to screen with a Rialto movie review......it's so sad that I won't be working at the cinema for much longer and will actually have to PAY for tickets and ice creams!

Nat and I saw Leatherheads the other night. George Clooney (mmmmmmm) in a film reminiscent of Cary Grant (mmmmmmmmmmmm).
While we giggled away throughout the film, the couple in front of us just sat there in silence...until they started sucking face.
I guess you kinda have to appreciate the screwball comedies of the 30s to like this one, as that's where Georgie boy drew his inspiration.
Not a great film, but extremely entertaining.

Extremely impressed and also not impressed. At all.

Why am I unimpressed?
I got home last night from work and discovered my house had been broken into.

Why am I impressed?
Fortunately my new flame had agreed to come over for a late coffee and a chat, so while I sat on the couch in tears and shaking, my knight in shining armour took control and called the police, checked everything was clear, fetched me tissues and then just looked after me.
This was only our 5th date, so still very early into the r/ship and yet he went above and beyond the call of duty and even stayed with me during the night, checking every little noise that made me jump.

The bastards had come through the bathroom, ransacked my bedroom and finally raided the kitchen, stealing a bottle of Sprite, a packet of 2min noodles and my friggin double coated TimTams! I hadn't even opened the packet!

All shoes and rabbits remained unharmed, for which I am thankful.

Police came early this afternoon and dusted the place for prints (and cleaned up after themselves, which I was pleased to discover), and although it was quite interesting to watch - way better than CSI - he only got a couple of prints, as it appears he/she/they wore gloves.

It is such a horrible feeling knowing someone has been in your space pawing through your drawers, closets and fridge.

My landlady is arranging for more security locks and screens to be put on the rest of my windows tomorrow.

Meanwhile, both Mum and Bevan are taking very good care of me.

My heroes.

The Perfect Date.

Perfect manners.
Perfect restaurant.
Perfect meal.
Perfect sharing of dessert.
Perfect coffee at his place.
Perfect walk to the door.
Perfect first kiss.......with a foot pop.

Two nights out in a row! I'm acting like a 23 year old!

So, last night was the long awaited girls night out to see the Sex and the City movie.
Turns out, I really need to stop getting to excited about things, coz they never turn out as good as I hope.

The movie was....good. Kept me enthralled for 2.5 hours; I laughed; I nearly cried....other peoples' giggling at inappropriate moments stopped that; and I was among the many green eyed women who gasped when Carrie's new closet was revealed! I think that was my favourite bit. The entire audience reacting like that, was just fabulous!

I usually hate watching a movie at the cinema with lots of other people, but a film like this with such a cult following, was the sort of movie you need to see with heaps of other fans.
However, I got a bit annoyed with the giggles that came during serious and sad bits.

Overall, it didn't quite capture the same tone as the tv series, and I was disappointed with the treatment of Charlotte - my favourite character. The only character who had found true happiness and love was sort of cast aside and there mainly for some rather unfair comic relief.
Not amused with the toilet humour. And the same joke repeated over and over and over again with the dog. Amusing the first time, not the 6th.

Oh, and worst of all, the image of Miranda and Steve having sex is forever imprinted on my brain! It was not pretty! Now, I'm no prude (seriously, I'm not!) so sex on tv is tolerable, but when it's that big, and that explicit, and you're sitting five rows from the front, it's just plain nasty!

And Charlotte's baby names......so my baby names!!!

The very tense moment in the film.....not going to say, for those of you who haven't seen it yet, was done really well. Loved it. But again, some giggling ruined it.

Dresses, shoes and bags featured, were of course, fabulous! And I'm so excited that you can RENT designer purses! I definately plan to do that in NY next year, so I can walk in to Manolo Blahnik and look like I belong there when I go to buy my once in a lifetime, ridiculously priced shoes!

Kind of disappointed that on the film's opening night, more women weren't dressed up to see it.
Why don't people like getting dressed up?!
I of course was dressed to the nine's. Why not?! After all the entire point was to make an entire event out of it, so after the film, my friends and I headed over to the casino for ....yup, you guessed it.....cosmopolitans! Now, I am definately not a drinker, but was determined to try one...and by golly, it was delicious! And pink! Gotta love that! And we really loved the fact that we all go ID'd at the door! Fabulous, considering at 23 I was the youngest in the group by about 9 years! That really made our night!
Only had one cosmo, and although I didn't feel it last night, I definately felt a little heavy headed this morning!

By the way, I don't know the name of the covers band playing at the casino last night, but they were freaking awesome!

Was a very good night out though....and despite my criticisms of the film, I did enjoy it and will be seeing it at the movies a few more times before buying the dvd!

Oh, and passionfruit choctops are absolutely DIVINE!!!!!!

And tonight, I am off on what is really my first ever proper date!
Bevan is picking me up to go out to dinner at the restaurant right down his street! It's a nice one too, so will be getting a bit glammed up tonight too!
In the past, I have been asked out to dinner, then been asked to drive.....to Pizza Hut.....and then pay for my own, because "I'm a bit short this week." Not cool. So tonight will be a real treat!

Am a little giddy with excitement to be honest! Hehe!

Nothing to do at work blog

Ho hum. I have a CA and a projie today, so have not a lot to do today.
I did use the opportunity to go and hunt down the perfect dress to wear this Friday night....but everything is U.G.L.Y.
Not impressed.
Was looking forward to having something new....but it looks as though I will be wearing something old....yet still fabulous.

So, where am I going on Friday, I hear you ask. Well, I have a new man-toy in my life and he is taking me out to dinner.

His name.....(OK, a little gushing will commence in 5...4...3...2....) is Bevan, he's 29, works as a manager at a tyre warehouse, and he is an absolute sweetheart. Not at all like the useless, arrogant, selfish, lying, insensitive pricks I usually fall for.
So far, he has earned many brownie points opening doors, walking me to my car, bringing me chocolates, telling me I look nice.....Yup. I think he may be a keeper. LilyBelle took to him quite well also, nibbling his socks then climbing on his knee.

I also need something fabulous to wear tomorrow night, when the girls and I hit the town to see SATC and sip cocktails...before getting home at a reasonable hour as we all have work the next morning! Should be oodles of fun.

Speaking of movies, I finally saw a Rialto film yesterday with Mum. How About You, is a lovely Irish film about a group of cranky old people in a resthome. Very funny and sweet. However, it closes today, so I recommend it as a good lazy afternoon dvd to get out.

You've heard of Where's Wally.....

But where's Lily?