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Ash, Madeliene, Margaret, Joe and Me. Sutties and Emerys
On our way to seeing The Importance of Being Ernest with Penelope Keith. Great show. The author, Oscar Wilde, was quite a literary genius.This is one of the chief joys of london, seeing a great theatre show any night of the week at a lovely theatre.
This show was at the Vaudeville theatre, on the Strand. We took the opportunity to have a small drink before hand at the Coal Hole, a pub across the road.
Interview... about me
Interview…to pass the time!!
Quick answers!
What are you most looking forward to in 2008?
UK, travelling, working out, making good friends over here in the uk. Finding out what God wants me to do in my life. Seeing the sun again!
If you could only watch one film for the rest of your life which would it be?
Maybe shawshank redemption cause it teaches you not to give up hope and keep trying or maybe Without a clue... cause it's funny, or if they made a scrubs movie.
Who do you depend on when you’re feeling blue?
Good question... Over here, Damien and bit, but mostly I just try to hide it or go to the gym or try to find distraction on the internet or tv. Claire when I'm at home... not necessarily cause she'll solve my problem, but she'll feel it with me.
Which living person is most influential in your life?
I thought of this later... and I'm going to not answer it but it is true – Jesus.
Besides my parents... Andrew Nimmo... and to an extent an ex girlfriend – Angela Kemp... who has led an extraordinary life and I'm trying to learn from her to give and be a nice person, even when it hurts, and the phrase - “It's not always all about me!”
To an extent maybe Aaron as well...
Define yourself in 3 words?
Hides real feelings
Fun, nice, harmless
Generous, sporty, good
Lazy, laid back, tired
Maybe how I would like to be described...
Confident, Leader, Inspirational
How do you think you friends would define you in three words?
Nice, unpredictable, he tries
What place would you most like to visit?
Don't know at all... I don't know what I don't know... Maybe America... because there's something that I really like about it. I know a lot of people complain that it is overbearing and throws its weight around, but it does have weight and could be a lot worse...
What are you wearing right now?
Work gear, a little smelly caused I went to the gym and didnt' wash!!!! suit trousers, nice black shoes, striped greeny white work shirt and grey nice jumper. No bling.
What are your most memorable memories?
Playing touch footy, especially that try with Daniel wright.
The summertime nights when it's warm and there's a refreshing breeze and it feels like that moment will last forever...
Playing touch at University especially for the first year, going to darwin hanging out.
Going on adventures as kids with brothers and sisters... bike riding, climbing at grans house.
Talking as a kid with hel and damien at night time.
Bushwalking with Fr Bendiech...
Loving poetry at times.. Discovering Emily Dickensen, I carry your heart with me, The Jolly Roger.... poetry.tetto.org... Visit from a dying friend, running with my sister clare in some races.
Completing a mini triathlon.
Going to lewisham at easter time, and on thursday nights.
Watching battlestar galactica with gordo,
Living in coogee
Watching Babylon 5 and talking about it with Andrew nimmo
Hearing beethoven's eine kleine nactchmusic for the first time, in a big empty house with just 2 lounge chairs and a good stereo
If you could re-live one day in your life again which would it be?
Some of the lazy days at unsw... playing touch, doing a few lectures, maybe one of bruce gordons IT Law, playing 500 with the guys and gals at the quad cafe, playing frisbee with nicko and wrighty and dave and luka and luke , having a drink at the old bar, and playing pool and hearing stories from pete paddon,
What is your worst nightmare?
Being bored, being found out, this weird dream where I'm in an underground cavern and have to move a pile of rocks from one place to another. It takes ages, but I'm nearly done and then I see another pile that I have to move that is soooo big I know that it can never be done,
or the one that I've only had once that there was a gunman outside my window with a big machine gun... I woke up still scared...
If I gave you £1000 to spend what would you buy?
Xbox... bicycle, new phone, maybe iphone, one very nice shirt. One very nice pair of trousers. 500 £2 classic books. Moby Dick, that sort of thing.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Get parents to teach kids respect by helping parents realise that they themselves do believe in right and wrong and that it does matter.
Make myself a better person.
Which super power would you most like to have?
Flying... because x ray vision would be cool at first thought, but bad if you could see peoples insides and anyway... I would prolly just have xray to check out chicks ... and I think that people mostly look better with a little bit of clothes on... more sexy...
What is your favourite colour?
Blue, but I do wear a bit of brown and black is cool, like Angel - by Joss Whedon.
Describe your perfect evening.
Not being tired. Relaxed, a white wine and Frasier.
Or
hanging with cool mates and getting to bed early...
or
talking about stuff with people that matters, but in a fun and friendly way.
Or
going to a nice movie and getting to bed early
or
having a few wines, and then listening to hellelujah by jeff buckley by myself and dreaming of love.
How would you rather spend a 2 week holiday; on a cruise, in a 5* resort, hiking and camping, back packing, exploring the jungle, safari or sporty adventure?
Hiking, camping, back acking, exploring safari and sporty!!!!
Where would you rather live? City, village, open countryside, forest, mountains or beach?
All of the above.. but in order if I had to... beach in a warm climate... then a village...
What do you like most about yourself?
How I can react if there is something that needs to be done and done NOW.
That I try to care about people, even if it doesn't come naturally.
That I try to be nice.
What qualities do you most admire in others?
When people leave a solid job to pursue their dreams and passions.
When they do what is right, even when it will cost them.
When they are positive when it is difficult.
When they have a kind heart, even when it hurts. And they keep giving.
Quick answers!
What are you most looking forward to in 2008?
UK, travelling, working out, making good friends over here in the uk. Finding out what God wants me to do in my life. Seeing the sun again!
If you could only watch one film for the rest of your life which would it be?
Maybe shawshank redemption cause it teaches you not to give up hope and keep trying or maybe Without a clue... cause it's funny, or if they made a scrubs movie.
Who do you depend on when you’re feeling blue?
Good question... Over here, Damien and bit, but mostly I just try to hide it or go to the gym or try to find distraction on the internet or tv. Claire when I'm at home... not necessarily cause she'll solve my problem, but she'll feel it with me.
Which living person is most influential in your life?
I thought of this later... and I'm going to not answer it but it is true – Jesus.
Besides my parents... Andrew Nimmo... and to an extent an ex girlfriend – Angela Kemp... who has led an extraordinary life and I'm trying to learn from her to give and be a nice person, even when it hurts, and the phrase - “It's not always all about me!”
To an extent maybe Aaron as well...
Define yourself in 3 words?
Hides real feelings
Fun, nice, harmless
Generous, sporty, good
Lazy, laid back, tired
Maybe how I would like to be described...
Confident, Leader, Inspirational
How do you think you friends would define you in three words?
Nice, unpredictable, he tries
What place would you most like to visit?
Don't know at all... I don't know what I don't know... Maybe America... because there's something that I really like about it. I know a lot of people complain that it is overbearing and throws its weight around, but it does have weight and could be a lot worse...
What are you wearing right now?
Work gear, a little smelly caused I went to the gym and didnt' wash!!!! suit trousers, nice black shoes, striped greeny white work shirt and grey nice jumper. No bling.
What are your most memorable memories?
Playing touch footy, especially that try with Daniel wright.
The summertime nights when it's warm and there's a refreshing breeze and it feels like that moment will last forever...
Playing touch at University especially for the first year, going to darwin hanging out.
Going on adventures as kids with brothers and sisters... bike riding, climbing at grans house.
Talking as a kid with hel and damien at night time.
Bushwalking with Fr Bendiech...
Loving poetry at times.. Discovering Emily Dickensen, I carry your heart with me, The Jolly Roger.... poetry.tetto.org... Visit from a dying friend, running with my sister clare in some races.
Completing a mini triathlon.
Going to lewisham at easter time, and on thursday nights.
Watching battlestar galactica with gordo,
Living in coogee
Watching Babylon 5 and talking about it with Andrew nimmo
Hearing beethoven's eine kleine nactchmusic for the first time, in a big empty house with just 2 lounge chairs and a good stereo
If you could re-live one day in your life again which would it be?
Some of the lazy days at unsw... playing touch, doing a few lectures, maybe one of bruce gordons IT Law, playing 500 with the guys and gals at the quad cafe, playing frisbee with nicko and wrighty and dave and luka and luke , having a drink at the old bar, and playing pool and hearing stories from pete paddon,
What is your worst nightmare?
Being bored, being found out, this weird dream where I'm in an underground cavern and have to move a pile of rocks from one place to another. It takes ages, but I'm nearly done and then I see another pile that I have to move that is soooo big I know that it can never be done,
or the one that I've only had once that there was a gunman outside my window with a big machine gun... I woke up still scared...
If I gave you £1000 to spend what would you buy?
Xbox... bicycle, new phone, maybe iphone, one very nice shirt. One very nice pair of trousers. 500 £2 classic books. Moby Dick, that sort of thing.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Get parents to teach kids respect by helping parents realise that they themselves do believe in right and wrong and that it does matter.
Make myself a better person.
Which super power would you most like to have?
Flying... because x ray vision would be cool at first thought, but bad if you could see peoples insides and anyway... I would prolly just have xray to check out chicks ... and I think that people mostly look better with a little bit of clothes on... more sexy...
What is your favourite colour?
Blue, but I do wear a bit of brown and black is cool, like Angel - by Joss Whedon.
Describe your perfect evening.
Not being tired. Relaxed, a white wine and Frasier.
Or
hanging with cool mates and getting to bed early...
or
talking about stuff with people that matters, but in a fun and friendly way.
Or
going to a nice movie and getting to bed early
or
having a few wines, and then listening to hellelujah by jeff buckley by myself and dreaming of love.
How would you rather spend a 2 week holiday; on a cruise, in a 5* resort, hiking and camping, back packing, exploring the jungle, safari or sporty adventure?
Hiking, camping, back acking, exploring safari and sporty!!!!
Where would you rather live? City, village, open countryside, forest, mountains or beach?
All of the above.. but in order if I had to... beach in a warm climate... then a village...
What do you like most about yourself?
How I can react if there is something that needs to be done and done NOW.
That I try to care about people, even if it doesn't come naturally.
That I try to be nice.
What qualities do you most admire in others?
When people leave a solid job to pursue their dreams and passions.
When they do what is right, even when it will cost them.
When they are positive when it is difficult.
When they have a kind heart, even when it hurts. And they keep giving.
Stretching the Left Piriformis Muscle,
http://www.drbackman.com/piriformis-muscle-stretch.htm
Stretching the Left Piriformis Muscle, A New Way and the Traditional Piriformis Muscle Stretch Are Pictured.
Sitting Piriformis Stretch, if you want to find this deep hip muscle in the buttocks:
1. Sit Up Straight
2. Cross your legs and lean forward.
(While sitting at a seminar and had crossed my legs in a figure 4 then leaned forward feeling a stretch, looked down to see what appeared to be a new Piriformis stretch.)
To Do A Quick Check To See How Tight Your Hip Muscles / Joints Are, Just Sit Up & Cross Your Legs As In The Picture On The Left. If Your Knee/Lower Leg Is at a Similar Height/Level, This Is Good; The Higher Your Knee, The Tighter Your Hip Joint. Also Compare Your Left and Right knees As You Relax In This Position. (The Nice Thing About The Stretch On The Left Is, You Can Be In A Meeting, Cross Your Legs, Lean Into the Conversation and Everybody Assumes That You Are Engrossed, But You Are Just Doing Your Stretches.) Remember, if there is any pain, BACK OFF or stop. Hip Mobilization Exercise Here
More information here:
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article130.html
Stretching the Left Piriformis Muscle, A New Way and the Traditional Piriformis Muscle Stretch Are Pictured.
Sitting Piriformis Stretch, if you want to find this deep hip muscle in the buttocks:1. Sit Up Straight
2. Cross your legs and lean forward.
(While sitting at a seminar and had crossed my legs in a figure 4 then leaned forward feeling a stretch, looked down to see what appeared to be a new Piriformis stretch.)
To Do A Quick Check To See How Tight Your Hip Muscles / Joints Are, Just Sit Up & Cross Your Legs As In The Picture On The Left. If Your Knee/Lower Leg Is at a Similar Height/Level, This Is Good; The Higher Your Knee, The Tighter Your Hip Joint. Also Compare Your Left and Right knees As You Relax In This Position. (The Nice Thing About The Stretch On The Left Is, You Can Be In A Meeting, Cross Your Legs, Lean Into the Conversation and Everybody Assumes That You Are Engrossed, But You Are Just Doing Your Stretches.) Remember, if there is any pain, BACK OFF or stop. Hip Mobilization Exercise Here
More information here:
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article130.html
Back pain/Hip Pain. Is it Sciatica? How about piriformis syndrome
The piriformis syndrome
The piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain, called "sciatica", often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back. Patients generally complain of pain deep in the buttocks, which is made worse by sitting, climbing stairs, or performing squats. The piriformis muscle assists in abducting and laterally rotating the thigh. In other words, while balancing on the left foot, move the right leg directly sideways away from the body and rotate the right leg so that the toes point towards the ceiling. This is the action of the right piriformis muscle.
Stretching the muscle often duplicates the pain. To do the piriformis stretch, lie on your back, and flex the right hip and knee. Now, while grasping the right knee with your left hand, pull the knee towards your left shoulder. This adducts and flexes the hip. In this position, grasp just above the right ankle with the right hand, and rotate the ankle outwards. This applies internal rotation to the hip and completes the stretch. Another way to do this stretch is to stand on your left foot and place the right foot on a chair, such that the right knee and hip are flexed at about 90 degrees. Now, using the right hand, press the right knee across towards the left side of the body while keeping the ball of the right foot on the same spot on the chair.
Another good piriformis/gluteal stretch is demontrated in the stretching section.
Anatomically, the piriformis muscle lies deep to the gluteal muscles. It originates from the sacral spine and attaches to the greater trochanter of the femur, which is the big, bony "bump" on the outside top of the thigh. The sciatic nerve usually passes underneath the piriformis muscle, but in approximately 15% of the population, it travels through the muscle. It is thought that acute or chronic injury causes swelling of the muscle and irritates the sciatic nerve, resulting in sciatica. Patients with an aberrant course of the nerve through the muscle are particularly predisposed to this condition.
The piriformis syndrome is diagnosed primarily on the basis of symptoms and on the physical exam. There are no tests that accurately confirm the diagnosis, but X-rays, MRI, and nerve conduction tests may be necessary to exclude other diseases. Some of the other causes of sciatica include disease in the lumbar spine (e.g. disc herniation), chronic hamstring tendinitis, and fibrous adhesions of other muscles around the sciatic nerve.
Once properly diagnosed, treatment is undertaken in a stepwise approach. Initially, progressive piriformis stretching is employed, starting with 5 seconds of sustained stretch and gradually working up to 60 seconds. This is repeated several times throughout the day. It is important that any abnormal biomechanical problems, such as overpronation of the foot or other coexisting conditions, are treated. This stretching can be combined with physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound. If these fail, then injections of a corticosteroid into the piriformis muscle may be tried. Finally, surgical exploration may be undertaken as a last resort.
A good sports medicine physician with experience in caring for athletes with the piriformis syndrome can help direct appropriate management. With proper diagnosis and treatment, there is no reason for this syndrome to be dreaded. Good luck and good training.
Othello
Fantastic Performance by Tim McInnery as Iago
And from Sam Crane as Roderigo – most enjoyable of all performers i’ve seen at the globe!
From Peter Brown, http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/peterbrown/reviews/othello07globe.htm
“Best known perhaps for his long-running appearances in the hit TV show 'Black Adder', Tim McInnnerny presents a more swashbuckling Iago than the customary definition of a scheming, political conniver”
and
“Though this version of Othello doesn't scream novelty, or provide much in the way of new insights, it continues the development of serious and polished Shakespearian work at the Globe since Dominic Dromgoole took over as artistic director there last year. Hopefully though, the best is yet to come.”
Another reviewer, Rob Marshall, http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2746
“This Iago plays the Globe's interactive audience well (a hot, balmy night produced the usual pick and mix audience selection which only adds to a Globe visit. You feel as if you have been to the theatre with people you never met ,but got to know, just for this.)”
by William Shakespeare
- Director: Wilson Milam
- Designer: Dick Bird
- Composer: Stephen Warbeck
The republic of Venice employs Othello, a self-made man and a Moor, to defend its overseas territories against the Turks. But for all his military success, Othello remains an outsider in the city, an object of racism, envy and mistrust. As the Turkish threat gathers and Venetian forces are despatched to Cyprus, Iago, a junior officer secretly enraged by his lack of promotion, exploits Othello's ambiguous position and ingenuous nature, driving him into a passionate and uncontrollable jealousy.
Performed for the first time at the Globe, Othello, with its racing concentrated plot and intense dramatic details, is one of Shakespeare's most exciting, atmospheric and heartbreaking plays. By introducing to early 17th-century England a black character as complex as Othello, it is also one of his most extraordinary imaginative achievements.
Cast
- Bianca: Zawe Ashton
- Cassio: Nick Barber
- Emilia: Lorraine Burroughs
- Roderigo: Sam Crane
- Montano: Nigel Hastings
- Iago: Tim McInnerny
- Duke of Venice: Jonathan Newth
- Gratiano: Michael O'Hagan
- Desdemona: Zoe Tapper
- Brabantio: John Stahl
- Othello: Eamonn Walker
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