Yellow Jacket Diaries

The Strokes - Hard To Explain From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (1 day old)

I missed the last bus, I'll take the next train I try but you see, it's hard to explain I say the right things, but act the wrong way I like it right here, but I cannot stay I watch the TV; forget… more

Last night From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (3 days old)

21:31 Just like a tsunami sucks water out to sea before unleashing it in a irresistible torrent, there's a moment of complete silence, an intake of breath, a gasp and then, a roar. I jump up in the a… more

Spine a-shiverin' From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (3 days old)

The goal that made me a football fan: The goal that made me a football fan for life (please excuse the disgraceful American commentator saying England instead of Ireland): The goal that … more

The end is nigh From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (4 days old)

I am walking home from the cinema after seeing 2012 with my friend. I am, as I expected, embarrassed at having seen such an unashamed pile of plop, but am also pleased at having witnessed the perfect … more

Jenny Lewis - Melt Your Heart From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (4 days old)

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Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin' From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (5 days old)

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That Other Social Networking Site From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (8 days old)

I've never been such a fan. Aside for allowing me to quickly and efficiently send out a weekly mail to my fellow football players, and allowing me to track them down by simply knowing their name rathe… more

Radiohead - A Wolf At The Door From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (8 days old)

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Fours years (and counting?) From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (10 days old)

Sunday was the fourth anniversary of my arrival here in Berlin. And, as the blank screen in front of me for the last half hour verifies, I can't think of a single thing to say about it.… more

Kings of Leon - Rememo From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (11 days old)

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The Berlin Wall, 1961 - 1989 From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (12 days old)

Today, as every Monday morning, I had class with a group of German pensioners. This morning, I asked them what they were up to on this day twenty years ago, the day the Berlin Wall fell. On Novembe… more

Jarvis Cocker - Further Complications From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (14 days old)

Is Jarvis Cocker the coolest man alive (aside from yours truly, of course)? I think so. See Exhibit A below. … more

The queen is dead, long live the queen From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (18 days old)

There have been a few personnel changes in La Casa del Rampage of late, but one in particular amused me endlessley. Here is a cleaning schedule made by my ex-housemate, who, at best, can be described… more

Arcade Fire - Ocean Of Noise From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (18 days old)

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Guns N' Roses - November Rain From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (19 days old)

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A whiny, whiny whinge From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (19 days old)

I got fined on the train today. I probably deserved it, after several years of travelling with various different kinds of invalid ticket, and up until today had never been too bitter about having to c… more

A list From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (23 days old)

As of 1700 tomorrow: - no more shouting in my ear - no more dealing with individuals who have no appreciation of the potential benefits of spending time with me in a classroom - no more sand in m… more

Better late then never - Poland pics From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (27 days old)

Morskie Oko I hope I never have to pronounce that - climbing it was easier At the top of, er, that mountain I can't pronounce - 2,172m On the way up Rysy, Poland's highest Getting steeper Hurrah!… more

The Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (29 days old)

Here's to the end of the most difficult week on camp ever. … more

Frightened Rabbit - Swim Until You Can't See Land From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (35 days old)

I LOVE Frightened Rabbit, and I love their new single. … more

Green man! GREEN MAN! From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (35 days old)

I got hit by a car today. No need to worry, bar a slightly bruised cheek and a scratched elbow, I am perfectly OK. My friend alleges that after a stressful event such as a car accident, the victim fee… more

The White Stripes - Hardest Button To Button From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (36 days old)

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Tatra trail From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (39 days old)

It's 0800 on Saturday morning on the top of Zawrat, a peak in the Polish Tatra mountains 2,159m above sea level. It's cold, it's foggy, it's rainy and visibility is little more than nil. I am terribly… more

More mountainous marauding From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (46 days old)

Tomorrow I am off to climb this mountain: It's called Rysy and, at 2,501m, is Poland's highest mountain. I'll be staying on the shores of this little lake: It's called Morskie Oko and lies a… more

Identity From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (47 days old)

So Ireland has voted overwhelmingly in favour of accepting the Lisbon Treaty, and the whole of Europe has breathed a sigh of relief. On a personal level, this will mean that I have to spend a lot l… more

Nationwide intelligence test From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (50 days old)

Ireland affirms its commitment to the European Union within which the member states of that Union work together to promote peace, shared values and the well-being of their peoples. Or does it? T… more

The White Stripes - We're Gonna Be Friends From Rampage ^team in Bleeding Ears (58 days old)

Here's one for all the hardworking teachers out there (today I am not one of them). … more

Mustafas - best kebab in Berlin by miles From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (58 days old)

Seeing as a quite large amount of the people who are reading this have also tried a Mustafas kebab, it won't surprise most of you that I was there again during the week. After all, I did have a visiti… more

Challenge Rampage From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (60 days old)

I don't know what provokes it, but it seems that people challenge me to do ridiculous things on a basis so regular that I really should wonder about what gives them the impression that I am the sort o… more

Digitally enhanced From Rampage ^team in Der Himmel über Berlin (64 days old)

No, I am not airbrushing out my pimples and imperfections (what imperfections!? I hear you holler) - my little finger has finally been released from its gauze prison. It is definitely still a littl… more