If you have been hiding in a hole for the past few weeks and or have
not an ounce of interest for football, then England crashing out will
not be a major issue for you.
I do not want to
re-iterate the painful scoreline on these pages, but surely now the age
old joke- 'don't mention '66 world cup' has been completely and
absolutely ripped from our tongues. It'll be now the German's who'll be
saying 'don't mention 2010 world cup to the English' for the next 4 or
40 years!? Well I think the footballers should do the decent thing and
cut their paychecks by...say.. 90% and give the money to good use like
the employment of graduates and TALENTED young people (even though I say
so my self!)
Ahh
well
enough of the football for now, I've been scouring the Internet to find
something interesting to write about.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/drunk-writers-were-better-sober-says-psychiatrist-2010053.html
Came
across this article on the Independent website. Geez that means I have to start
writing sober-damn, not so fun any more this writing malarkey (haha, kidding really I'm not much of
a drinker and have never touched the evil drugs.
Surely
no one could have believed that creative writing was indeed induced by
the consumption of alcohol and drugs. One simply just has to look at the
state a person becomes, generally after taking these substances on a
recreational level. The individual most certainly becomes incoherent,
unable to remember their names, let alone spell them. So therefore, they
could not have been capable of writing incredible literary works,
whilst intoxicated.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/minor-british-institutions-the-british-giant-rabbit-2008443.html
Hahaha, aww this is a sweet article. Giant
Rabbits as pets, that's 50 quid well spent I think. I wonder if they an
move about as freely as normal sized rabbits? what's not to say they are
actually normal sized and the smaller ones are actually dwarfs of their
kind?? Now I'm just being silly I know.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jun/28/ambassadorial-crime-sprees-foreign-embassy-staff-exempt-charges
I
think this needs to be looked asap. Diplomatic immunity is being abused
so much in this country, Why cant it be like in the TV series CSI, they seemed to almost always
nail the sodding characters. They are clearly not abiding by the laws of
the land, and don't seem to care about their behaviour at all. If the
shoe were on the other foot, our embassy staff abroad would be done up
like kippers, if found to have done something ridiculously stupid, like
j-walking!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2010/jan/12/guardian-50-television-dramas
Do
you agree with this list? What would keep and add something else?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2003/oct/12/features.fiction
Great
reads these lot, personally I've still got a fair few more to add to my
reading list.
I feel I have to end this piece with a
funny satire video, a cartoon parody of the worst song ever to have been
aired to the public, the horror they must have felt coming over them
when it started- ugh unbearable to think about it.
This
link about William Shatnar, I'd
most certainly never would have admitted in hind-in side- if I were
this person. The most cringe worthy of tracks released by this actor in
the 70's was quite frankly horrid.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/tvandradioblog/2009/may/22/television-television1
I'll
finish by letting stewie from 'Family Guy' sing it in his squeaky voice. TTFN
Monday, 28 June 2010
Monday, 7 June 2010
World cup 2010
Its back folks! If you a football nut, or maybe not so much a fanatic
but at least a fan of the game, you would have noticed that the
glorious game is soon to hit our new HD
screens all the way from South Africa.
Sports journalists all over the country and the world will be going mad trying to keep up with all the games, the pre and post game analysis, the end less debate on the out come. If you have been living in a big hole just lately, the pre world cup madness has been kick started by the lovely advertisers and retailers alike.
I was on my usual jog around the town couple weeks back, the flags were out! (dramatic music) Yup, the St George's flag that normally only comes out the closet once a year on...you guessed it.. St George's day is now stuck to people's cars, hung across their homes and the pubs have gone overload of flags- its practically everywhere, even the poor dogs are giving passer-bys the 'get me out of this' look.
And by the sounds of the recent adverts on TV and Radio, businesses are taking a little gamble on the chances of England winning the cup. 'We'll give you this for nothing if England wins the World Cup' and wait for it here's the catch- 'and if they don't you can PAY the amount in simple small monthly payments'
I wonder if they put all their meager profits at the bookies for England to loose so, all the muppets out there who fell for the colourful ads would end up paying for the goods? It truly is desperate times for these businesses, they're turning to out right conning gullible folk to make money. What has the beautiful game created? I'm glad I've got at least 2 brain cells to not fall for that trick.
Well, good luck to those who bought into those marketing ploys for your sake I do sincerely hope Capello's England team lift that trophy after nearly 40years of disappointment. C'mon England!
But we must not forget that there are more positives to the game than the few who try to cash in on the whole event, it is one of the most watched event on level with the Olympics. It is bringing the entire world together, so please no fights for just this month-yes? what say you? Hate or love it, its something that creates a talking to point to most people- leaving out the die hard rugby and cricket fans, and women who rather watch back to back to rom coms. I've got my chart listing out all the groups and countries playing, a dedicated pen to write down the scores BRING IT ON!
Sports journalists all over the country and the world will be going mad trying to keep up with all the games, the pre and post game analysis, the end less debate on the out come. If you have been living in a big hole just lately, the pre world cup madness has been kick started by the lovely advertisers and retailers alike.
I was on my usual jog around the town couple weeks back, the flags were out! (dramatic music) Yup, the St George's flag that normally only comes out the closet once a year on...you guessed it.. St George's day is now stuck to people's cars, hung across their homes and the pubs have gone overload of flags- its practically everywhere, even the poor dogs are giving passer-bys the 'get me out of this' look.
And by the sounds of the recent adverts on TV and Radio, businesses are taking a little gamble on the chances of England winning the cup. 'We'll give you this for nothing if England wins the World Cup' and wait for it here's the catch- 'and if they don't you can PAY the amount in simple small monthly payments'
I wonder if they put all their meager profits at the bookies for England to loose so, all the muppets out there who fell for the colourful ads would end up paying for the goods? It truly is desperate times for these businesses, they're turning to out right conning gullible folk to make money. What has the beautiful game created? I'm glad I've got at least 2 brain cells to not fall for that trick.
Well, good luck to those who bought into those marketing ploys for your sake I do sincerely hope Capello's England team lift that trophy after nearly 40years of disappointment. C'mon England!
But we must not forget that there are more positives to the game than the few who try to cash in on the whole event, it is one of the most watched event on level with the Olympics. It is bringing the entire world together, so please no fights for just this month-yes? what say you? Hate or love it, its something that creates a talking to point to most people- leaving out the die hard rugby and cricket fans, and women who rather watch back to back to rom coms. I've got my chart listing out all the groups and countries playing, a dedicated pen to write down the scores BRING IT ON!
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Travels to the edge of the world (ok, to the most westerly point in England)
I'm must start by saying how grateful I am first. I'm a very lucky person. I feel I need to acknowledge the fact that if it weren't for the greatest love and care I get from my family and friends, all these may not have been quite possible.
So far, you may have read about my plans to travel to some really stunning locations the British Isles has to offer, well I can gladly say, I can tick off two more places on that long list. Cornwall and Devon! Wow, as I expected absolutely beautiful sites and to my surprise the weather actually held out for the week. The journey starts early-ish for me, travelling by train reminds of the books I used to read about the travels of Phileas Fogg- not quite around the world in 80 days but still it was an adventure non-the-less.
Cambridge on the fast train to busy, bustling King's Cross thankfully I reach London just after the morning rush hour which means the tubes won't be half as pack as it normally would be. Crossing the 200 year old underground network to get to the station that gave us the most kindest and cutest bear- Paddington. The smell of freshly baked pasty and baguettes had to wait as I had to find the ticket office to purchase my very cheap returns to Truro and back.
20 minutes to go before my train leaves, the last thing I was expecting was a flirtatious ticketing officer. It so made my day that he was actually gorgeous! Lugging around my purple flowered hippie suitcase did get some looks, but that was fun it helped me start some interesting conversations with a few rather cute gentlemen (that's another blog, wink wink , nudge nudge!) I know right! what stroke of luck with men, this trip was meant to be, and I was sure going to savour every minute of it.
The four and half hour or so journey was not that bad actually, the train was travelling on historic tracks and bridges engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. My favourite pictures en-route was taken near Paignton (Below) and Teignmouth (Above) in South Devon.
The beaches had proper sand and the sea air was therapeutic to the dust and carbon monoxide filled lungs of mine.
As I whizz by the on the comfy train, my mind wonder and ideas of a pirate novel and the urge just to go 'Aye aye' and 'Urrh me matey' was tempting.
I scoff my yummy chicken salad baguette and gulp down the apple and raspberry flavoured water as I sat soaking up the warm rays of the sun, in the comfort of the train now that was whizzing by the Western coastline.
Truro! Well here I was, standing on the platform of the small country train station looking astonished and weary. The thing that you notice when you get there is how hilly and narrow the roads and paths are, than I learn that the town is located in a valley; I won't rush out and get a bicycle anytime soon than.
I had found my way to my B&B, and found that Cornish people are very very nice and cheerful.Stark contrast to the stern, stiff upper lip folk in the rest of the urban areas. Seagulls, they were like pigeons are to the streets of London, simply everywhere.
I vaguely remember, ages ago on a beach in East Anglia, a seagull stole my chips, so I was cautious of this one stealing my fried rice from me.
I made good progress, the day after my interview in Truro itself. I had a day and half to look around the West Country. I took a bus to Penzance- Pirates of Penzance came to mind, didn't meet any pirates sadly.
Had made it to several other places in between too; Falmouth, St Ives and of course had to go to Land's End.
It has this land mark inn. As you approach Land's End, the sign reads : 'The Last Inn in England'-Nooooo (hehee) and as you make you way back away the sign would read :'The First Inn in England'-Sweet.
I covered alot of ground, met and spoke to some really sweet people who appreciate a good chat about anything and nothing, that added to the fun of travelling alone. It never seizes to amaze me who or what you may see. There are so much more out there to explore, if one had all the time in the world and enough of course money, I would easily be a traveller. Wonder what it must have been like in the days of horse and cart? No one had much money but had loads of time in their hands.
So far, you may have read about my plans to travel to some really stunning locations the British Isles has to offer, well I can gladly say, I can tick off two more places on that long list. Cornwall and Devon! Wow, as I expected absolutely beautiful sites and to my surprise the weather actually held out for the week. The journey starts early-ish for me, travelling by train reminds of the books I used to read about the travels of Phileas Fogg- not quite around the world in 80 days but still it was an adventure non-the-less.
Cambridge on the fast train to busy, bustling King's Cross thankfully I reach London just after the morning rush hour which means the tubes won't be half as pack as it normally would be. Crossing the 200 year old underground network to get to the station that gave us the most kindest and cutest bear- Paddington. The smell of freshly baked pasty and baguettes had to wait as I had to find the ticket office to purchase my very cheap returns to Truro and back.
20 minutes to go before my train leaves, the last thing I was expecting was a flirtatious ticketing officer. It so made my day that he was actually gorgeous! Lugging around my purple flowered hippie suitcase did get some looks, but that was fun it helped me start some interesting conversations with a few rather cute gentlemen (that's another blog, wink wink , nudge nudge!) I know right! what stroke of luck with men, this trip was meant to be, and I was sure going to savour every minute of it.
The beaches had proper sand and the sea air was therapeutic to the dust and carbon monoxide filled lungs of mine.
As I whizz by the on the comfy train, my mind wonder and ideas of a pirate novel and the urge just to go 'Aye aye' and 'Urrh me matey' was tempting.
I scoff my yummy chicken salad baguette and gulp down the apple and raspberry flavoured water as I sat soaking up the warm rays of the sun, in the comfort of the train now that was whizzing by the Western coastline.
I had found my way to my B&B, and found that Cornish people are very very nice and cheerful.Stark contrast to the stern, stiff upper lip folk in the rest of the urban areas. Seagulls, they were like pigeons are to the streets of London, simply everywhere.
I made good progress, the day after my interview in Truro itself. I had a day and half to look around the West Country. I took a bus to Penzance- Pirates of Penzance came to mind, didn't meet any pirates sadly.
Had made it to several other places in between too; Falmouth, St Ives and of course had to go to Land's End.It has this land mark inn. As you approach Land's End, the sign reads : 'The Last Inn in England'-Nooooo (hehee) and as you make you way back away the sign would read :'The First Inn in England'-Sweet.
I covered alot of ground, met and spoke to some really sweet people who appreciate a good chat about anything and nothing, that added to the fun of travelling alone. It never seizes to amaze me who or what you may see. There are so much more out there to explore, if one had all the time in the world and enough of course money, I would easily be a traveller. Wonder what it must have been like in the days of horse and cart? No one had much money but had loads of time in their hands.
Friday, 14 May 2010
For your info..
The world as we know it has taken new turns in the metaphoric road to the future. Britain is in the hands of two political leaders, whose youth and genius tactics ousted the older, misfortuned political old horse- Gordon Brown. Just wonder if he as had a lucky escape from the lime light, considering the situation of the entire region.
Let's give the similar looking lads a chance shall we? I'm sure the cracks will start to appear as time rolls on. How much worse off can we get?
Well here are some video snips to update on the goings on this week.
News montage of the week.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/newsbeat/newsid_8681000/8681776.stm
David Beckham hands in England's World Cup 2018 bid to FIFA.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8683040.stm
Internet creates another musical talent. In the footsteps of Lilly Allen, Justin Bieber and Artic Monkeys
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10116841.stm?ls
In the World of the crazy escapes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8683750.stm?ls
Let's give the similar looking lads a chance shall we? I'm sure the cracks will start to appear as time rolls on. How much worse off can we get?
Well here are some video snips to update on the goings on this week.
News montage of the week.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/newsbeat/newsid_8681000/8681776.stm
David Beckham hands in England's World Cup 2018 bid to FIFA.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8683040.stm
Internet creates another musical talent. In the footsteps of Lilly Allen, Justin Bieber and Artic Monkeys
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10116841.stm?ls
In the World of the crazy escapes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8683750.stm?ls
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Friday, 23 April 2010
New Beginnings
This has truly been the month for new events, to steal the slogan made famous by President Obama, 'Time for Change'. Incidentally the Tories have also stolen that catch phrase for their tough election campaign.
I love the month of April. It is a very bias comment, as I 'm bound to say that having been born in this month. But it is lovely; Spring is well truly blooming, the sun's rays burning away the lingering signs of winter. Personally, life has been marvellous! My family are doing well, we're happy and moving forward with what we want to do and supporting each other every step of the way.
Must say the good weather is most certainly bringing unexpected surprises. I have secured work experiences at several places, moving around the country seeing new things meeting new people.
Absolutely fabulous. Next stop middle of Suffolk and Gloucestershire, which should be exciting. I have had excellent news with some applications on the job front. I do have loads of social events planned that is going to increase my list of experience and contacts, among other casual outings with friends and family. April has kept me rather busy and I think the months ahead are going to be as equally eventful, which is excellent news for me.
Just reading back, the title is very apt for the coming election too. There are new things expected to come out of this highly unpredictable election. I so want to witness a hung parliament situation; not only would it be hilarious but just want to see how the ministers will deal with it!
Party Leaders look fearful and sound semi sure of what they ARE going to do and what IS going to happen in the coming weeks and even after the elections. I've never seen so many bald nails on all the leaders fingers! I bet secretly in a little dungeon/ padded cell, Tony Blair is sat in front of his big HD TV watching the debates on the various channels with his glass of whisky or whatever 'Poison' he drinks, chuckling at all of them especially poor Gordon, his old mucker!
We shall have to wait and see how this 'comedy' sketch pans out. In the mean time, I'm going to just enjoy my yummy cookie flavoured ice cream in the garden.
I love the month of April. It is a very bias comment, as I 'm bound to say that having been born in this month. But it is lovely; Spring is well truly blooming, the sun's rays burning away the lingering signs of winter. Personally, life has been marvellous! My family are doing well, we're happy and moving forward with what we want to do and supporting each other every step of the way.
Must say the good weather is most certainly bringing unexpected surprises. I have secured work experiences at several places, moving around the country seeing new things meeting new people.
Absolutely fabulous. Next stop middle of Suffolk and Gloucestershire, which should be exciting. I have had excellent news with some applications on the job front. I do have loads of social events planned that is going to increase my list of experience and contacts, among other casual outings with friends and family. April has kept me rather busy and I think the months ahead are going to be as equally eventful, which is excellent news for me.
Just reading back, the title is very apt for the coming election too. There are new things expected to come out of this highly unpredictable election. I so want to witness a hung parliament situation; not only would it be hilarious but just want to see how the ministers will deal with it!
Party Leaders look fearful and sound semi sure of what they ARE going to do and what IS going to happen in the coming weeks and even after the elections. I've never seen so many bald nails on all the leaders fingers! I bet secretly in a little dungeon/ padded cell, Tony Blair is sat in front of his big HD TV watching the debates on the various channels with his glass of whisky or whatever 'Poison' he drinks, chuckling at all of them especially poor Gordon, his old mucker!
We shall have to wait and see how this 'comedy' sketch pans out. In the mean time, I'm going to just enjoy my yummy cookie flavoured ice cream in the garden.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
In the news this week....
Trawling through the pages of news online, I found myself chuckling at a couple of headlines. One, although not immediately funny, as you read the story it clearly has comedy scene written all over it. The line read 'Woman caught after trying to smuggle a body on plane', and as you read the article, it turns out an elderly relative had died while travelling with them and instead of reporting to the local authorities here, the woman tried to wheel him through customs and put sunglasses on him to cover the fact that he was dead!
Bless the German woman, she ought to have known better than to use SUNGLASSES in rainy England as a disguise! Excuse the pun, but that in itself is a dead give away. Reading the story, sure sounded like something out of a film.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/apr/06/women-arrested-smuggle-body-plane
Funny news is not always home bound, the Aussies have a fair few nutters to boast about too.
The inmates figured that, they were already inside doing time, a bit more couldn't hardly make a difference. All for a dish we take for granted- A Pizza!
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1389697.html
I would love to have seen this happening for myself! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/uknews/7450365/Funny-headlines-from-the-South-London-Press-newspaper.html?image=5
How could have they possibly done it? Came in, in the shadow of darkness, with masks to cover their identity and held a knife to the man did they?? Haha :D
With all the buzz about the election, something out of the ordinary sure puts a smile on even the stressed out politicians. Talking about election coverage, I cant wait for the analogies and the ways the media are going to try to make the coverage of the election simple and understandable for the benefit of the public watching.
Bless the German woman, she ought to have known better than to use SUNGLASSES in rainy England as a disguise! Excuse the pun, but that in itself is a dead give away. Reading the story, sure sounded like something out of a film.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/apr/06/women-arrested-smuggle-body-plane
Funny news is not always home bound, the Aussies have a fair few nutters to boast about too.
The inmates figured that, they were already inside doing time, a bit more couldn't hardly make a difference. All for a dish we take for granted- A Pizza!
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1389697.html
I would love to have seen this happening for myself! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/uknews/7450365/Funny-headlines-from-the-South-London-Press-newspaper.html?image=5
How could have they possibly done it? Came in, in the shadow of darkness, with masks to cover their identity and held a knife to the man did they?? Haha :D
With all the buzz about the election, something out of the ordinary sure puts a smile on even the stressed out politicians. Talking about election coverage, I cant wait for the analogies and the ways the media are going to try to make the coverage of the election simple and understandable for the benefit of the public watching.
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