I, Adam Mills, formally resign from my position as cricket scorer at Hitchin Cricket Club, from herein after. As I now have a permanent job! So naturally, today goes to JOBS!
I am now a 'Technical Assistant' down at the local computer repair shop, where I did some work experience. Very excited actually - have missed the place. Plus it means more moeny, and more job satisfaction! Bonus!
Anyway, JOBS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 30th April 2010.
Friday 30 April 2010
Thursday 29th April 2010 - Training
You may have noticed that blogs have been getting shorter recently. As well as winding this little bugger down for its summer holiday, I've also begun TRAINING. For a potential marathon.
And also, training for World Cup Wonder. Been looking at teams and things. Looking good.
But anyway, running is the priority for the next month or so. I like the serenity of town when theres no-one about, and the sun is just coming up. Thats always nice.
But anyway, TRAINING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 29th April 2010.
And also, training for World Cup Wonder. Been looking at teams and things. Looking good.
But anyway, running is the priority for the next month or so. I like the serenity of town when theres no-one about, and the sun is just coming up. Thats always nice.
But anyway, TRAINING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 29th April 2010.
Wednesday 28 April 2010
Wednesday 28th April 2010 - 1
First. Only. Best. Today goes to a number - the number ONE, in fact.
Some of you may be wondering why. In fact, I bet all of you are. The clue today is in the date.
No, still nothing?
Okay, I'll explain. It is one month today that Day Dedication shuts its doors for a bit whilst I live in hope for a bit of inspiration so I don't have to move on to the next idea!
We've had over 200 posts, and my thoughts are for a continuation after the 28th May until the 14th September. That way, at least we have a year's worth of entries and I can lay the thing to rest with a bit of dignity and a smile on my face.
Still, lots of things to take into consideration first, so all shall change inevitably!
ONE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 28th April 2010.
Some of you may be wondering why. In fact, I bet all of you are. The clue today is in the date.
No, still nothing?
Okay, I'll explain. It is one month today that Day Dedication shuts its doors for a bit whilst I live in hope for a bit of inspiration so I don't have to move on to the next idea!
We've had over 200 posts, and my thoughts are for a continuation after the 28th May until the 14th September. That way, at least we have a year's worth of entries and I can lay the thing to rest with a bit of dignity and a smile on my face.
Still, lots of things to take into consideration first, so all shall change inevitably!
ONE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 28th April 2010.
Tuesday 27 April 2010
Tuesday 27th April 2010 - Vogue
So, after a mammoth 2-day session of rebuilding my iPod, I can finally resume revision. Oh, and all my projects. To which today, I have added another. All shall be revealed in due course!
Anyway, today's blog should be a big enough clue. Today goes to VOGUE, the Madonna record. In particular, the dance.
Probably one of the most iconic music videos of all time, this just bent every single rule in the book, and produced an absolutely sublime record at the end of it too. I love this video - have done for years. It was on Glee last night, and it was brilliant. But still, where do I fit in to all this? And why is it another project?
You'll find out!
VOGUE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 27th April 2010.
Anyway, today's blog should be a big enough clue. Today goes to VOGUE, the Madonna record. In particular, the dance.
Probably one of the most iconic music videos of all time, this just bent every single rule in the book, and produced an absolutely sublime record at the end of it too. I love this video - have done for years. It was on Glee last night, and it was brilliant. But still, where do I fit in to all this? And why is it another project?
You'll find out!
VOGUE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 27th April 2010.
Monday 26th April 2010 - 2010 London Marathon
So, after a very long day yesterday, I can finally sit down and write it's blog. You see, yesterday our hard drive crashed and literally burned, so now its a job of finding where everything was backed up, and replenishing it. Not fun.
But, on the contrary, the 2010 LONDON MARATHON took place Sunday, and that WAS fun. I'm entering the ballot to take part in 2011, with everything crossed it will happen. I'm very excited, and am already planning training - with or without the ultimate goal. I'd like to run it for Oxfam - its one everyone will run for, but I believe they do a lot of good in the world. Either them or (RED).
Anyway, well done to everyone who finished, in particularly Mr Wilson and Mr Rombout, who both ran it from school.
2010 LONDON MARATHON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 26th April 2010.
But, on the contrary, the 2010 LONDON MARATHON took place Sunday, and that WAS fun. I'm entering the ballot to take part in 2011, with everything crossed it will happen. I'm very excited, and am already planning training - with or without the ultimate goal. I'd like to run it for Oxfam - its one everyone will run for, but I believe they do a lot of good in the world. Either them or (RED).
Anyway, well done to everyone who finished, in particularly Mr Wilson and Mr Rombout, who both ran it from school.
2010 LONDON MARATHON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 26th April 2010.
Sunday 25 April 2010
Sunday 25th April 2010 - World Malaria Day
From the euphoria of yesterday to something like this.
As many of you know, I'm a big backer of charity - specifically things that help Africa. And today is WORLD MALARIA DAY - a day organised to demonstrate just how much of the world is affected by the deadly disease, and a day organised to help raise money to eradicate it.
So, where do you all think of instantly when the world 'malaria' is mentioned? Africa. But no, thats not just it.... Did you know that actually, South America has the second largest amount of deaths on the planet due to malaria? Or that China actually have deaths due to the disease? Mexico, India, Indonesia, even Australia.
So, if you can, buy a malaria net. They cost about £5 - but that £5 can help save a life. A little can do a lot.
WORLD MALARIA DAY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 25th April 2010.
As many of you know, I'm a big backer of charity - specifically things that help Africa. And today is WORLD MALARIA DAY - a day organised to demonstrate just how much of the world is affected by the deadly disease, and a day organised to help raise money to eradicate it.
So, where do you all think of instantly when the world 'malaria' is mentioned? Africa. But no, thats not just it.... Did you know that actually, South America has the second largest amount of deaths on the planet due to malaria? Or that China actually have deaths due to the disease? Mexico, India, Indonesia, even Australia.
So, if you can, buy a malaria net. They cost about £5 - but that £5 can help save a life. A little can do a lot.
WORLD MALARIA DAY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 25th April 2010.
Saturday 24th April 2010 - Me
Simple really. As the Official Birthday Boy, I only feel that the person who gets today, is, ME.
Okay, I'm not that arrogant. It's a joint one - but that picture I love. Look at that sexy squint.
Katie and I turned 17 today, and we've had a lovely day. I got my birthday tour round town with Isobel, got lots of money for London next week, and had a brilliant evening - even if the barbeque didn't work!
Yes, there are a few spats to sort out, and a lot of spills to wipe up, but we had a good night. As did next door by what was said over the fence!
ME (and Katie...), you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 24th April 2010.
Okay, I'm not that arrogant. It's a joint one - but that picture I love. Look at that sexy squint.
Katie and I turned 17 today, and we've had a lovely day. I got my birthday tour round town with Isobel, got lots of money for London next week, and had a brilliant evening - even if the barbeque didn't work!
Yes, there are a few spats to sort out, and a lot of spills to wipe up, but we had a good night. As did next door by what was said over the fence!
ME (and Katie...), you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 24th April 2010.
Friday 23 April 2010
Friday 23rd April 2010 - Brown Paper
I can't really say too much, as I'm sat next to Katie.... But her birthday present is wrapped in BROWN PAPER....
I think, if you were in the know, you'd understand why. But obviously, the hush is needed till tomorrow morning!
It's my birthday tomorrow by the way. I shall be 17.
BROWN PAPER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 23rd April 2010.
I think, if you were in the know, you'd understand why. But obviously, the hush is needed till tomorrow morning!
It's my birthday tomorrow by the way. I shall be 17.
BROWN PAPER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 23rd April 2010.
Thursday 22nd April 2010 - Publicity
Having found out earlier today that my blog was in fact the talk of the town, I was chuffed. It was just a shame most of it wasn't, well, great.
But then I realised. It was PUBLICITY. Even bad publicity is publicity. So it doesn't really effect me.
So talk away. Talk about how much you hate it, and how every word slags you off. Talk about why I write about you, and then realise that I don't. Talk about why you like it, and talk about why it's good fun. Keep going!
PUBLICITY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 22nd April 2010.
But then I realised. It was PUBLICITY. Even bad publicity is publicity. So it doesn't really effect me.
So talk away. Talk about how much you hate it, and how every word slags you off. Talk about why I write about you, and then realise that I don't. Talk about why you like it, and talk about why it's good fun. Keep going!
PUBLICITY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 22nd April 2010.
Wednesday 21 April 2010
Wednesday 21st April 2010 - Beijing
Ah, and we're up to date! How about this one for a story then?!
Right, so Damian and I have been provoking Mrs Ganguly into organising a trip for us all so much, that in fact, she has organised two. One for everyone, and one thats slightly more.... ambitious shall we say.
The first is a joint trip with ICT to Disneyland Paris. Now that should be good - especially if Bradley is going as well! The second however is outside of Europe.... Its a trip to BEIJING.
Now most of you will know by now that Beijing is in fact at the top of my 'To Go' list. I cannot wait to be able to afford to take a trip to China and Japan, and tour the palce. Especially after the Olympics. Then this opportunity pops up. A week out there, for £800 - absolute bargain. So I'm trying to make Mum allow me to go - I'm so excited!
The Water Cube. Bird's Nest. Great Wall of China - it sounds so so fun. I may hate the food and everything, but you only live once. Sounds so good.
Anyway, if Mum says no, I'll be there within 5 years myself!
BEIJING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 21st April 2010.
Right, so Damian and I have been provoking Mrs Ganguly into organising a trip for us all so much, that in fact, she has organised two. One for everyone, and one thats slightly more.... ambitious shall we say.
The first is a joint trip with ICT to Disneyland Paris. Now that should be good - especially if Bradley is going as well! The second however is outside of Europe.... Its a trip to BEIJING.
Now most of you will know by now that Beijing is in fact at the top of my 'To Go' list. I cannot wait to be able to afford to take a trip to China and Japan, and tour the palce. Especially after the Olympics. Then this opportunity pops up. A week out there, for £800 - absolute bargain. So I'm trying to make Mum allow me to go - I'm so excited!
The Water Cube. Bird's Nest. Great Wall of China - it sounds so so fun. I may hate the food and everything, but you only live once. Sounds so good.
Anyway, if Mum says no, I'll be there within 5 years myself!
BEIJING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 21st April 2010.
Tuesday 20th April 2010 - Holiday
So, today the HOLIDAY finally ended, and school began. It wasn't too bad - spent the afternoon with Isobel, as my day ended at half 11!
Also sorted Katie's birthday present, so wasn't such a bad day after all!
This may actually be the shortest blog ever - mainly because I am so uninspired today!
HOLIDAY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 20th April 2010.
Also sorted Katie's birthday present, so wasn't such a bad day after all!
This may actually be the shortest blog ever - mainly because I am so uninspired today!
HOLIDAY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 20th April 2010.
Monday 19th April 2010 - Clive Hughes
Not many of you will know of this man. His name is CLIVE HUGHES, and I was sorry to hear today that he died last week.
Clive was a massive Arsenal fan. He lived and breathed the club. But he wasn't just an Arsenal fan - he helped promote women's football.
I know of Clive through his pseudonym of 'twmcat'. He was a big forum member on several different forums, and was one of the most friendly men you could meet. I never met him, but God I wish I had.
He seemed like one of those men who would happily sit and talk to you for hours. He was really one of the nicest people you could meet.
CLIVE HUGHES, I can't do you justice in words, but know that you've made a very big impact on a lot of people. You are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 19th April 2010.
Clive was a massive Arsenal fan. He lived and breathed the club. But he wasn't just an Arsenal fan - he helped promote women's football.
I know of Clive through his pseudonym of 'twmcat'. He was a big forum member on several different forums, and was one of the most friendly men you could meet. I never met him, but God I wish I had.
He seemed like one of those men who would happily sit and talk to you for hours. He was really one of the nicest people you could meet.
CLIVE HUGHES, I can't do you justice in words, but know that you've made a very big impact on a lot of people. You are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 19th April 2010.
Sunday 18 April 2010
Sunday 18th April 2010 - Appreciation
So, here we go. We're on the last lap of the race - not long to go, but we'll be trying our best here at Day Dedication HQ (i.e. my house) to pull out all the stops and make it a good month or so!
Now I have some exciting things planned for the next month and 10 days, the first of which is announced today. I have noticed that over the last 200 days or so, I haven't actually shown a lot of APPRECIATION to you all. So today I guess is over to you!
My first 'gift' to you all is the comment box below this post. Now it will look very similar to all those familiar to Day Dedication, but there is a difference behind the scenes. Beforehand, you could only comment on a blog if you were a 'member' of Blogger, or had something known as an OpenID. Your guess is as good as mine.
Anyway, now I've found a way of changing all that. You can now comment with or without membership. So, please please please help me.
I'm trying my best to see what kind of people read my blog. So can you comment with how old you are, and whereabouts in the world you are? That would let me appreciate all of you and show you why I love doing this!
APPRECIATION, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 18th April 2010.
Now I have some exciting things planned for the next month and 10 days, the first of which is announced today. I have noticed that over the last 200 days or so, I haven't actually shown a lot of APPRECIATION to you all. So today I guess is over to you!
My first 'gift' to you all is the comment box below this post. Now it will look very similar to all those familiar to Day Dedication, but there is a difference behind the scenes. Beforehand, you could only comment on a blog if you were a 'member' of Blogger, or had something known as an OpenID. Your guess is as good as mine.
Anyway, now I've found a way of changing all that. You can now comment with or without membership. So, please please please help me.
I'm trying my best to see what kind of people read my blog. So can you comment with how old you are, and whereabouts in the world you are? That would let me appreciate all of you and show you why I love doing this!
APPRECIATION, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 18th April 2010.
Saturday 17 April 2010
Saturday 17th April 2010 - Announcements
So, ladies and gentlemen, today has arrived. Its been a day I've been dreading for a while - for two reasons.
Today, Isobel and I decided (well, mainly Isobel. One of those things she 'had to do'...) that we would have no contact for 24 hours. Its actually been very difficult, but we're very close to doing it. Bet she's asleep by midnight too. Ah well, as long as she's alright.
The second one was something I decided at the beginning of the week. We have 'discussed' this before actually, but it's quite a sad day really. Today goes to ANNOUNCEMENTS, for one main reason.
Today, I am sad to announce that Day Dedication will be on an indefinite hiatus as of Friday 28th May 2010. There are a couple of things behind this decision.
One is ideas. Sitting down, every night for over 200 nights can lead to a lack of ideas and thoughts by the end of it! I've thought this since Christmas, and you can see that the lack of personal blogs proves this.
Two is exams. Having a 'deadline' as such will mean I get a couple of weeks off to have 100% time for revision.
And three, finally, is the biggie. Many of you will know that I am a massive, MASSIVE Man United fan, and I've had an idea in the pipeline that I've really wanted to do for a little while now. So, today, as my second announcement, I can tell you about Book VIII.
You will all know that I write 'Books' - diaries that have one sufficient aim. Book I was all about being more positive; Book II was about finding 'love; Book III was depression, Book IV was all about exams. Book V was the summer I spent with Isobel; Book VI is Day Dedication; and Book VII is my Dream Diary. So what else can there be left to cover?!
This summer brings a worldwide event, that signifies the joys of every man around the world. It will engulf England and batter you with everything you see. So, I'll jump on the bandwagon and write about my passion. Today, ladies and gentlemen, I'm unveiling WORLD CUP WONDER.
Now WCW will start on Monday 7th June, and continue right up until the 11th July. At that point, Day Dedication may return, but we'll see what I can conjure up between now and then!
World Cup Wonder will be my daily take on the World Cup. And yes, I will use football terminology. But fear not, women of the world. I'll do my best to include things about the WAGS for you, and bits like that. I'm very excited, but we still have a few months to go!
So, let's keep going, see where we end up in a month's time, and really enjoy the month long party we're about to have.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 17th April 2010.
Today, Isobel and I decided (well, mainly Isobel. One of those things she 'had to do'...) that we would have no contact for 24 hours. Its actually been very difficult, but we're very close to doing it. Bet she's asleep by midnight too. Ah well, as long as she's alright.
The second one was something I decided at the beginning of the week. We have 'discussed' this before actually, but it's quite a sad day really. Today goes to ANNOUNCEMENTS, for one main reason.
Today, I am sad to announce that Day Dedication will be on an indefinite hiatus as of Friday 28th May 2010. There are a couple of things behind this decision.
One is ideas. Sitting down, every night for over 200 nights can lead to a lack of ideas and thoughts by the end of it! I've thought this since Christmas, and you can see that the lack of personal blogs proves this.
Two is exams. Having a 'deadline' as such will mean I get a couple of weeks off to have 100% time for revision.
And three, finally, is the biggie. Many of you will know that I am a massive, MASSIVE Man United fan, and I've had an idea in the pipeline that I've really wanted to do for a little while now. So, today, as my second announcement, I can tell you about Book VIII.
You will all know that I write 'Books' - diaries that have one sufficient aim. Book I was all about being more positive; Book II was about finding 'love; Book III was depression, Book IV was all about exams. Book V was the summer I spent with Isobel; Book VI is Day Dedication; and Book VII is my Dream Diary. So what else can there be left to cover?!
This summer brings a worldwide event, that signifies the joys of every man around the world. It will engulf England and batter you with everything you see. So, I'll jump on the bandwagon and write about my passion. Today, ladies and gentlemen, I'm unveiling WORLD CUP WONDER.
Now WCW will start on Monday 7th June, and continue right up until the 11th July. At that point, Day Dedication may return, but we'll see what I can conjure up between now and then!
World Cup Wonder will be my daily take on the World Cup. And yes, I will use football terminology. But fear not, women of the world. I'll do my best to include things about the WAGS for you, and bits like that. I'm very excited, but we still have a few months to go!
So, let's keep going, see where we end up in a month's time, and really enjoy the month long party we're about to have.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 17th April 2010.
Friday 16 April 2010
Friday 16th April 2010 - Weekends
And so we're underway on the last one of the holiday - one that shall be very, VERY long. Today goes to WEEKENDS.
Isobel isn't here for this weekend - its gonna be a bizarre one if I'm honest. We don't very often have weekends without contact, but its gonna be a long one, especially after a brilliant holiday together.
Plus the fact that tomorrow is the Dads vs. Lads game at the cricket club, and on Sunday is the Formula 1. So again, early starts and late nights.
Back next Tuesday - first time I'll see Is since today. And its pointless - I'll be in for 2 hours before going home! Useless school....
Anyway, WEEKENDS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 16th April 2010.
Isobel isn't here for this weekend - its gonna be a bizarre one if I'm honest. We don't very often have weekends without contact, but its gonna be a long one, especially after a brilliant holiday together.
Plus the fact that tomorrow is the Dads vs. Lads game at the cricket club, and on Sunday is the Formula 1. So again, early starts and late nights.
Back next Tuesday - first time I'll see Is since today. And its pointless - I'll be in for 2 hours before going home! Useless school....
Anyway, WEEKENDS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 16th April 2010.
Thursday 15 April 2010
Thursday 15th April 2010 - Liberal Democrats
I must stress before anyone attempts to sue me, the views listed within this blog are that simply of the country, and no-one elses. Sorry Gordon, its true.
Today goes to the LIBERAL DEMOCRATS. Between now and the election, each party may very well get a Dedication. But after the first TV debate, we find that Nick Clegg is actually (based solely on tonight) the best candidate for the job.
He seemed to interact with the audience a lot more than Cameron and Brown, and (as some of you will remember, after the Politics conference I attended in January), the whole party are charismatic, youthful and full of ambition.
Now a lot of people are writing Clegg off as a PM candidate, but surely he's in with a good shout? This kind of thing tonight will really push the party. They can't afford the kind of advertising that the Labour or Tory parties can, but having free advertising through 3 debates could really help gain big shares of votes.
Yes, they have some weird polciies, like the mansion tax, but there are plenty of good ones too. Electoral reform is guaranteed, the House of Lords will become a completely elected body, Trident will be slashed, and education and healthcare would receive more money.
Lots of room for improvement though, from all 3 parties. It wasn't a good debate, on any count, but it shows us the cracks in the two major parties, and shows us also how good the 'written off' party COULD be. I'm not saying that they will win this year, but come 2015, if Clegg Nut is still in charge, they could really be in for a good shout.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 15th April 2010.
(P.S. An update. Late Lent is halfway through, and it went quite well.... for the first few days. It deteriorated for a bit, but trying my best again! Will keep you posted.)
Today goes to the LIBERAL DEMOCRATS. Between now and the election, each party may very well get a Dedication. But after the first TV debate, we find that Nick Clegg is actually (based solely on tonight) the best candidate for the job.
He seemed to interact with the audience a lot more than Cameron and Brown, and (as some of you will remember, after the Politics conference I attended in January), the whole party are charismatic, youthful and full of ambition.
Now a lot of people are writing Clegg off as a PM candidate, but surely he's in with a good shout? This kind of thing tonight will really push the party. They can't afford the kind of advertising that the Labour or Tory parties can, but having free advertising through 3 debates could really help gain big shares of votes.
Yes, they have some weird polciies, like the mansion tax, but there are plenty of good ones too. Electoral reform is guaranteed, the House of Lords will become a completely elected body, Trident will be slashed, and education and healthcare would receive more money.
Lots of room for improvement though, from all 3 parties. It wasn't a good debate, on any count, but it shows us the cracks in the two major parties, and shows us also how good the 'written off' party COULD be. I'm not saying that they will win this year, but come 2015, if Clegg Nut is still in charge, they could really be in for a good shout.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 15th April 2010.
(P.S. An update. Late Lent is halfway through, and it went quite well.... for the first few days. It deteriorated for a bit, but trying my best again! Will keep you posted.)
Wednesday 14 April 2010
Wednesday 14th April 2010 - Personal
Today goes to PERSONAL, namely blogs. There haven't been many recently, mainly because of the lack of personal influences!
And those who do influence my days have already had a blog!
Which makes things a lot more difficult. I have a very small friendship group, so very few proper friends, if that makes sense. Its not great, but it makes us all a lot closer, and thats why I hate falling out with them.
But we'll live - I'm finding a way round my blogging!
PERSONAL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 14th April 2010.
And those who do influence my days have already had a blog!
Which makes things a lot more difficult. I have a very small friendship group, so very few proper friends, if that makes sense. Its not great, but it makes us all a lot closer, and thats why I hate falling out with them.
But we'll live - I'm finding a way round my blogging!
PERSONAL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 14th April 2010.
Tuesday 13th April 2010 - Dentists
DENTISTS. We all have them. Most of us hate them too. They are only surpassed by traffic wardens as the most hated public figures we all have to deal with.
We had our appointments today - and God was it hell. The bitch made me bleed! Poked and shoved until she'd scratched enough of my gum away that I could see my own teeth. Stupid idiot.
And she smells.
DENTISTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 13th April 2010.
We had our appointments today - and God was it hell. The bitch made me bleed! Poked and shoved until she'd scratched enough of my gum away that I could see my own teeth. Stupid idiot.
And she smells.
DENTISTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 13th April 2010.
Monday 12th April 2010 - Milton Keynes
I need to get back into my blogging, and get writing proper ones! Until then...
Today goes to MILTON KEYNES. Isobel and I went with the family and split away. We had a good time - even if I didn't spend a penny (because I don't have a penny to spend...)
Its a bizarre place is MK. Football team is good, big shopping centre, but what else is it known for? Concrete cows?!
MILTON KEYNES, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 12th April 2010.
Today goes to MILTON KEYNES. Isobel and I went with the family and split away. We had a good time - even if I didn't spend a penny (because I don't have a penny to spend...)
Its a bizarre place is MK. Football team is good, big shopping centre, but what else is it known for? Concrete cows?!
MILTON KEYNES, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 12th April 2010.
Sunday 11 April 2010
Sunday 11th April 2010 - The Masters
Again, was sat here without inspiration, so decided to revert back to my 'standard' blog - the post I'll make should days like this happen. It usually depends on what is going on in the world, and today, it goes to THE MASTERS.
For those of you who are oblivious to the sporting world, The Masters is one of the major golf tournaments in the world - an event that is very prestigious. This year, though, we've all been gripped as an Englishman might actually win it - Lee Westwood. Unlikely though, based on his current approach.
My money is on Anthony Kim or KJ Choi - both been brilliant. Mickelson has done well, but I don't like him, so he doesn't count.
Hey ho, I shall return to my viewing!
THE MASTERS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 11th April 2010.
For those of you who are oblivious to the sporting world, The Masters is one of the major golf tournaments in the world - an event that is very prestigious. This year, though, we've all been gripped as an Englishman might actually win it - Lee Westwood. Unlikely though, based on his current approach.
My money is on Anthony Kim or KJ Choi - both been brilliant. Mickelson has done well, but I don't like him, so he doesn't count.
Hey ho, I shall return to my viewing!
THE MASTERS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 11th April 2010.
Saturday 10 April 2010
Saturday 10th April 2010 - Snoring
I was sat here without inspiration for tonight until about 5 minutes ago, when my eardrums were nearly ruined. Today goes to SNORING.
As we speak, I'm sat watching the golf with Dad. I say 'with' - he is snoring away. The continual purr of the most horrific phlegm known to man. The horrible whistle pouring out over the peaceful greens on the telly. I'm not best pleased.
Plus, then Dad moaned when one of his snores hurt him - the cheek! I was so close to saying something. If you're tired, go to bed. Don't ruin my viewing of something nice.
SNORING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 10th April 2010.
As we speak, I'm sat watching the golf with Dad. I say 'with' - he is snoring away. The continual purr of the most horrific phlegm known to man. The horrible whistle pouring out over the peaceful greens on the telly. I'm not best pleased.
Plus, then Dad moaned when one of his snores hurt him - the cheek! I was so close to saying something. If you're tired, go to bed. Don't ruin my viewing of something nice.
SNORING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 10th April 2010.
Friday 9th April 2010 - Royal Albert Hall
First up, I'll apologise to Isobel, for spending our 10-monther in London with Dad! But you did spend Valentine's Day away as well!
Today goes to the ROYAL ALBERT HALL, where Dad and I went to see Paolo Nutini. Another brilliant concert from him - it was really really good. But what made it better was the little walk round we did before.
It was really nice and sunny, and it was proper camera weather. I didn't realise how beautiful the city was until yesterday. From St Pancras, to Marble Arch, through Hyde Park and then to the Albert Hall - it was incredible! Such a good day.
The ROYAL ALBERT HALL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 9th April 2010.
Today goes to the ROYAL ALBERT HALL, where Dad and I went to see Paolo Nutini. Another brilliant concert from him - it was really really good. But what made it better was the little walk round we did before.
It was really nice and sunny, and it was proper camera weather. I didn't realise how beautiful the city was until yesterday. From St Pancras, to Marble Arch, through Hyde Park and then to the Albert Hall - it was incredible! Such a good day.
The ROYAL ALBERT HALL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 9th April 2010.
Thursday 8th April 2010 - Bed
I have a lot of blog catch up to do! So apologies for the shortness of the next couple of days!
Today goes to my BED. I was meant to spend the whole of today in bed, just lying there. It was just what I fancied. But no. The day was spent doing other things - stupid meetings. Ah well.
BED, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 8th April 2010.
Today goes to my BED. I was meant to spend the whole of today in bed, just lying there. It was just what I fancied. But no. The day was spent doing other things - stupid meetings. Ah well.
BED, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 8th April 2010.
Wednesday 7 April 2010
Wednesday 7th April 2010 - Relationships
Tonight's blog was very close to be being changed all over again - due to Sunday's blog. Again, tonight, United cocked up. All I'm saying is Michael Carrick OUT.
Anyway, today goes to RELATIONSHIPS. A bit of a bizarre one, agreed. But it is a weird one.
Isobel and I have been going out 10 months Friday. And I reckon there have been nearly 30,000 texts sent between us, nearly a day spent on the phone and countless hours spent with each other. But Dad will still complain when I drop her a text to see how she is, or give her a quick ring to see whats going on. Or even last weekend, when I went and tried to introduce her to football, ahaving sat with him being moody for the first half!
But parents don't realise that relationships actually have changed. Not just in the sense that STI's are now infecting 1 in 10 teenagers (not the two of us - obviously), but in the way people keep in contact. With the new 24-hour contact available, you can talk all day without ever having to see the other person. MSN, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, texting, phone calls, video messages! Its different from when you had to dig your own coal to keep warm!
It just annoys me sometimes when they think they know better, but they don't know that actually, we're now in the 21st century!
RELATIONSHIPS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 7th April 2010.
Anyway, today goes to RELATIONSHIPS. A bit of a bizarre one, agreed. But it is a weird one.
Isobel and I have been going out 10 months Friday. And I reckon there have been nearly 30,000 texts sent between us, nearly a day spent on the phone and countless hours spent with each other. But Dad will still complain when I drop her a text to see how she is, or give her a quick ring to see whats going on. Or even last weekend, when I went and tried to introduce her to football, ahaving sat with him being moody for the first half!
But parents don't realise that relationships actually have changed. Not just in the sense that STI's are now infecting 1 in 10 teenagers (not the two of us - obviously), but in the way people keep in contact. With the new 24-hour contact available, you can talk all day without ever having to see the other person. MSN, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, texting, phone calls, video messages! Its different from when you had to dig your own coal to keep warm!
It just annoys me sometimes when they think they know better, but they don't know that actually, we're now in the 21st century!
RELATIONSHIPS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 7th April 2010.
Tuesday 6 April 2010
Tuesday 6th April 2010 - Tennis
What a beautiful day! Its been really nice, and been really good fun too! Hence why today has gone to TENNIS.
Now Katie, Alex and I had all decided to go and play tennis at some point this holiday with Isobel. We didn't realise it would be today however!
We played doubles, and Isobel and I lost. We're both now injured - her arm, my calf. Alex collapsed, Katie had Tourette's and we shouted at some fat kids who needed to lose weight on the court. Its not very often you see one kid who can play doubles by themselves.
Anyway, TENNIS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 6th April 2010.
Now Katie, Alex and I had all decided to go and play tennis at some point this holiday with Isobel. We didn't realise it would be today however!
We played doubles, and Isobel and I lost. We're both now injured - her arm, my calf. Alex collapsed, Katie had Tourette's and we shouted at some fat kids who needed to lose weight on the court. Its not very often you see one kid who can play doubles by themselves.
Anyway, TENNIS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 6th April 2010.
Monday 5th April 2010 - Chatting
A brief one I'm feeling.
Today is slightly different to the one at the start of March (talking - for those interested), and today goes to CHATTING.
Now instead of talking with Isobel today, we chatted. Slightly different - we just sat there for a good hour just talking about anything random that came up, and it was nice, because we listened to each other, and there was no interrupting, and it was just so nice!
Give it a go!
CHATTING , you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 5th April 2010.
Today is slightly different to the one at the start of March (talking - for those interested), and today goes to CHATTING.
Now instead of talking with Isobel today, we chatted. Slightly different - we just sat there for a good hour just talking about anything random that came up, and it was nice, because we listened to each other, and there was no interrupting, and it was just so nice!
Give it a go!
CHATTING , you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 5th April 2010.
Sunday 4 April 2010
Sunday 4th April 2010 - Change
First up, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Easter. Remember the main message behind it all, yada yada yada. Enjoy your chocolate.
Next, a quick update on Late Lent. It seems to be going quite well - I can avoid swearing if I really try. Its quite nice too, because mainly my swearing kicked in at school - and there is no school!
Finally, before we start, I'd like to apologise to all women, and anyone not interested in football. But read this - it will be good to see if I can keep you captivated till the end!
So, as you can guess by the title and picture, today's blog is CHANGE. Primarily, Manchester United.
As we speak, Dad and I are sitting through half time on the 1999 Champions League Final video. As we all know, United won 2-1, and catapulted themselves to one of the greatest achievements of all time - The Treble. Making it probably the best squad the club has ever seen.
Compare this to yesterday. 11 years later, and we're a year on from the last attempt at winning all three. Lost the FA Cup quarters, lost in the CL Final to Barca, but won the League and Carling Cup. We had to rebuild in the summer, but we obviously didn't do a great job. We've become a one-man team, in Wayne Rooney. Take him out of the equation, and we're a shambles. We didn't deserve a single thing against Chelsea yesterday, and we've probably thrown away the season by buying Berbatov.
I would never have bought Berbatov, if it were up to me. I was pro-Berba before we bought him, but the minute we got up to £20m + I thought we should have gone for Tevez. But no, we spend £31m on a lump of lard who broke a sweat for the first time in his United career yesterday. When he fell over.
It showed what a poor team we currently have. It's filled with world-class players, who don't necessarily work together. So, I drew up a plan. Sorta.
First off, I want to compare what we had in '99 to what we have now. Look at the United squad that won the Treble in '99.
During the summer of 1998, we signed Jaap Stam for £10.75m, Jesper Blomqvist for £4.4m, and Dwight Yorke for £12.6m. We signed players that strengthened an already strong team. First XI's included Schmeichel (probably one of the world's greatest keepers), Gary Neville (in his prime, one of the quickest and best right backs in the world), Beckham (STILL an England international - which proves how good he STILL is), Stam (one of the best signings Fergie has ever made), Andy Cole (a goalscorer who could make chances as well as put them in), Giggsy (one of the best providers of the ball Europe has ever seen), Dwight Yorke (who formed one of the greatest strike partnerships in the history of United with Cole), Scholesy (who is still one of the best passers of the ball in the world), plus two super-subs in Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (who won us the Treble...), and a captain in the form of Roy Keane (who knew exactly what to do when the team was in trouble).
Now compare that to the summer of 2009. We signed Luis Antonio Valencia, for a fee of about £17m. Proving to be worth that. Then we signed Owen and Obertan, both of whom are strikers, and both havn't shown ANY reason why they should have a Red Devil on their chest. We lost Ronaldo and Tevez in one summer, and didn't replace them with anyone. So lets look at the team and squad now.
We've still got the stalwarts of Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. A sturdy keeper in teh shape of Edwin van der Sar. A lethal striker with Wayne Rooney, and a runaround midfield in Darren Fletcher. Valencia and Nani on the wings. A sub for them with Park. A quick left back in Evra, and a strong defence with Rio and Vidic too.
But thats where it goes downhill. Big money was spent on the likes of Owen Hargreaves, Anderson and Berbatov. Nearly £75m, to be precise. These were players who were meant to make us Treble winners again. They've become lazy, lethargic and very injury-prone.
Then we have the players who were good. Emphasise on the word 'were'. Michael Carrick, Wesley Brown, Ben Foster, Tomasz Kusczcak, Jonny Evans and Federico Macheda all fall into that bracket. We want players who are willing to play for teh best club in the world, not the players who will stay for a bit just to lengthen their international career, or to get a ticket home, or just sit there collecting £60,000 a week.
So, here's my fore-mentioned plan. We won the Treble with a team that was young, attacking and incredibly enthusiastic. We're losing everything currently because we have a team made up of lazy, money-hungry players. So, lets compare again. I've built a new team, using the Treble XI. If that makes any sense...
First, you need to ditch the deadwood. Make more funds available - including the remaining Ronaldo £50m we have. Berba, Carrick, Brown, Foster and Kusczcak, Hargreaves, Anderson, Tosic, and all the crappy reserve players we have go. I reckon that leaves us with about £130m to play with.
So then you rebuild the squad properly.
GK - Peter Schmeichel
Currently, van der Sar fills this job perfectly. But in two seasons time, he'll be gone, and we'll start the Schmeichel hunt again. So buy now, and train. Manuel Neuer, from Schalke, fits the bill, and does David de Gea, from Atletico Madrid. I reckon we need to spend about £10m on one of those to get the right man.
RB - Gary Neville
Gary Nev stays for as long as it takes. He's on the verge of the World Cup squad, so theres no need to replace yet. Besides, Rafael will come in eventually for him. So we save on that. If not, I'll stick my neck out and say sign Cesar Azpilicueta, from Osasuna. A natural wing back, he has broken into the Spain U21, and seems to be doing well.
CB - Jaap Stam
We have Rio. Now Rio is good, but he's not great anymore. 'He'll do', as the saying goes. We need a Stam. We have that in Vidic - hard tackler who will get the job done. So it's another hunt around I guess. Someone like Gary Cahill, from Bolton, or Jack Rodwell, from Everton. Ideally, though, we go abroad, to keep prices down. I reckon we have a good two years left in Rio, but after one, he'll begin to phase out. Maybe try and get Pique back from Barca.
CB - Ronny Johnsen
Now he was just like Rio, but better. He worked so well with Stam, and that's exactly what Vidic does. Get him signed to a long term deal. Give him what he wants to keep him at the club.
LB - Dennis Irwin
Now he was a man who had the club tattooed to his heart. Dennis was a class act, and currently we have Patrice Evra. Nuff said. Keep him here as well - get him a new contract too.
RW - David Beckham
When we lost Becks, we lost the biggest player we could have done. It was a massive problem, and we still haven't exactly solved it. Nani is good, but not great. So we need to solve that one. I'd get David Silva in, from Valencia. Okay, it may cost upwards of £20m, but it would be totally worth it to get the right man in.
CM - Roy Keane
A captain, a brilliant midfielder, and a dedicated man. Do we have ANY of these in someone like Michael Carrick? No. Sell 'im. Get rid. Bring in someone good. Maybe go for someone like Rene Krhin? A young player that has room for improvement, who plays for Inter Milan. About £13m will get him. Or we go down therisky route, and try and sign Cambiasso.....
CM - Paul Scholes / Nicky Butt
Now here's a key one. Scholesy is the man behind every single pass. He is what keeps us ticking. And Butt was just a runner. He kept going and going and going. So how do you replace that? Well Scholsey will stay for a bit, but then what? We need to act quick. I reckon Javi Martinez. A lot of Spanish players coming out, but then again, they are the best country in the world... Or even Marek Hamsik, from Napoli? He'd be good.
LW - Ryan Giggs / Jesper Blomqvist
We have Nani again, and Valencia. Valencia has proven he is amazingly quick, and also is willing to put himself into palces he won't necessarily get to normally. So build him into a starting role, and swap him with Nani.
ST - Andy Cole
Andy Cole. What can you say? A goal machine. Who else can you compare him to, than Wayne Rooney?!
ST - Dwight Yorke
Dwight and Andy had one of teh greatest partnerships in the history of the club. So did Wayne and Ruud, Wayne and Carlos, Wayne and... Karim Benzema? If we can get him on loan for next season, amazing. If not, then Stevan Jotevic? Play 4-4-1-1, and play him off Wayne? Or do we play Wayne off another striker, like Sergio Aguero? Spend £45m, and egt him. He's a star of the future.
Then you have your key subs, but that's up to Fergie I guess...
Anyway, we need a new backroom team, who know what the club are all about. If Mourinho does decide to come in, then we get Laurent Blanc, Jaap Stam, van der Sar (when he retires), and the King, Eric Cantona. And then when each stalwart retires, we give them a coaching role. Simple.
Build the team around the fans, and the fans will build the team.
CHANGE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 4th March 2010.
Next, a quick update on Late Lent. It seems to be going quite well - I can avoid swearing if I really try. Its quite nice too, because mainly my swearing kicked in at school - and there is no school!
Finally, before we start, I'd like to apologise to all women, and anyone not interested in football. But read this - it will be good to see if I can keep you captivated till the end!
So, as you can guess by the title and picture, today's blog is CHANGE. Primarily, Manchester United.
As we speak, Dad and I are sitting through half time on the 1999 Champions League Final video. As we all know, United won 2-1, and catapulted themselves to one of the greatest achievements of all time - The Treble. Making it probably the best squad the club has ever seen.
Compare this to yesterday. 11 years later, and we're a year on from the last attempt at winning all three. Lost the FA Cup quarters, lost in the CL Final to Barca, but won the League and Carling Cup. We had to rebuild in the summer, but we obviously didn't do a great job. We've become a one-man team, in Wayne Rooney. Take him out of the equation, and we're a shambles. We didn't deserve a single thing against Chelsea yesterday, and we've probably thrown away the season by buying Berbatov.
I would never have bought Berbatov, if it were up to me. I was pro-Berba before we bought him, but the minute we got up to £20m + I thought we should have gone for Tevez. But no, we spend £31m on a lump of lard who broke a sweat for the first time in his United career yesterday. When he fell over.
It showed what a poor team we currently have. It's filled with world-class players, who don't necessarily work together. So, I drew up a plan. Sorta.
First off, I want to compare what we had in '99 to what we have now. Look at the United squad that won the Treble in '99.
During the summer of 1998, we signed Jaap Stam for £10.75m, Jesper Blomqvist for £4.4m, and Dwight Yorke for £12.6m. We signed players that strengthened an already strong team. First XI's included Schmeichel (probably one of the world's greatest keepers), Gary Neville (in his prime, one of the quickest and best right backs in the world), Beckham (STILL an England international - which proves how good he STILL is), Stam (one of the best signings Fergie has ever made), Andy Cole (a goalscorer who could make chances as well as put them in), Giggsy (one of the best providers of the ball Europe has ever seen), Dwight Yorke (who formed one of the greatest strike partnerships in the history of United with Cole), Scholesy (who is still one of the best passers of the ball in the world), plus two super-subs in Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (who won us the Treble...), and a captain in the form of Roy Keane (who knew exactly what to do when the team was in trouble).
Now compare that to the summer of 2009. We signed Luis Antonio Valencia, for a fee of about £17m. Proving to be worth that. Then we signed Owen and Obertan, both of whom are strikers, and both havn't shown ANY reason why they should have a Red Devil on their chest. We lost Ronaldo and Tevez in one summer, and didn't replace them with anyone. So lets look at the team and squad now.
We've still got the stalwarts of Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. A sturdy keeper in teh shape of Edwin van der Sar. A lethal striker with Wayne Rooney, and a runaround midfield in Darren Fletcher. Valencia and Nani on the wings. A sub for them with Park. A quick left back in Evra, and a strong defence with Rio and Vidic too.
But thats where it goes downhill. Big money was spent on the likes of Owen Hargreaves, Anderson and Berbatov. Nearly £75m, to be precise. These were players who were meant to make us Treble winners again. They've become lazy, lethargic and very injury-prone.
Then we have the players who were good. Emphasise on the word 'were'. Michael Carrick, Wesley Brown, Ben Foster, Tomasz Kusczcak, Jonny Evans and Federico Macheda all fall into that bracket. We want players who are willing to play for teh best club in the world, not the players who will stay for a bit just to lengthen their international career, or to get a ticket home, or just sit there collecting £60,000 a week.
So, here's my fore-mentioned plan. We won the Treble with a team that was young, attacking and incredibly enthusiastic. We're losing everything currently because we have a team made up of lazy, money-hungry players. So, lets compare again. I've built a new team, using the Treble XI. If that makes any sense...
First, you need to ditch the deadwood. Make more funds available - including the remaining Ronaldo £50m we have. Berba, Carrick, Brown, Foster and Kusczcak, Hargreaves, Anderson, Tosic, and all the crappy reserve players we have go. I reckon that leaves us with about £130m to play with.
So then you rebuild the squad properly.
GK - Peter Schmeichel
Currently, van der Sar fills this job perfectly. But in two seasons time, he'll be gone, and we'll start the Schmeichel hunt again. So buy now, and train. Manuel Neuer, from Schalke, fits the bill, and does David de Gea, from Atletico Madrid. I reckon we need to spend about £10m on one of those to get the right man.
RB - Gary Neville
Gary Nev stays for as long as it takes. He's on the verge of the World Cup squad, so theres no need to replace yet. Besides, Rafael will come in eventually for him. So we save on that. If not, I'll stick my neck out and say sign Cesar Azpilicueta, from Osasuna. A natural wing back, he has broken into the Spain U21, and seems to be doing well.
CB - Jaap Stam
We have Rio. Now Rio is good, but he's not great anymore. 'He'll do', as the saying goes. We need a Stam. We have that in Vidic - hard tackler who will get the job done. So it's another hunt around I guess. Someone like Gary Cahill, from Bolton, or Jack Rodwell, from Everton. Ideally, though, we go abroad, to keep prices down. I reckon we have a good two years left in Rio, but after one, he'll begin to phase out. Maybe try and get Pique back from Barca.
CB - Ronny Johnsen
Now he was just like Rio, but better. He worked so well with Stam, and that's exactly what Vidic does. Get him signed to a long term deal. Give him what he wants to keep him at the club.
LB - Dennis Irwin
Now he was a man who had the club tattooed to his heart. Dennis was a class act, and currently we have Patrice Evra. Nuff said. Keep him here as well - get him a new contract too.
RW - David Beckham
When we lost Becks, we lost the biggest player we could have done. It was a massive problem, and we still haven't exactly solved it. Nani is good, but not great. So we need to solve that one. I'd get David Silva in, from Valencia. Okay, it may cost upwards of £20m, but it would be totally worth it to get the right man in.
CM - Roy Keane
A captain, a brilliant midfielder, and a dedicated man. Do we have ANY of these in someone like Michael Carrick? No. Sell 'im. Get rid. Bring in someone good. Maybe go for someone like Rene Krhin? A young player that has room for improvement, who plays for Inter Milan. About £13m will get him. Or we go down therisky route, and try and sign Cambiasso.....
CM - Paul Scholes / Nicky Butt
Now here's a key one. Scholesy is the man behind every single pass. He is what keeps us ticking. And Butt was just a runner. He kept going and going and going. So how do you replace that? Well Scholsey will stay for a bit, but then what? We need to act quick. I reckon Javi Martinez. A lot of Spanish players coming out, but then again, they are the best country in the world... Or even Marek Hamsik, from Napoli? He'd be good.
LW - Ryan Giggs / Jesper Blomqvist
We have Nani again, and Valencia. Valencia has proven he is amazingly quick, and also is willing to put himself into palces he won't necessarily get to normally. So build him into a starting role, and swap him with Nani.
ST - Andy Cole
Andy Cole. What can you say? A goal machine. Who else can you compare him to, than Wayne Rooney?!
ST - Dwight Yorke
Dwight and Andy had one of teh greatest partnerships in the history of the club. So did Wayne and Ruud, Wayne and Carlos, Wayne and... Karim Benzema? If we can get him on loan for next season, amazing. If not, then Stevan Jotevic? Play 4-4-1-1, and play him off Wayne? Or do we play Wayne off another striker, like Sergio Aguero? Spend £45m, and egt him. He's a star of the future.
Then you have your key subs, but that's up to Fergie I guess...
Anyway, we need a new backroom team, who know what the club are all about. If Mourinho does decide to come in, then we get Laurent Blanc, Jaap Stam, van der Sar (when he retires), and the King, Eric Cantona. And then when each stalwart retires, we give them a coaching role. Simple.
Build the team around the fans, and the fans will build the team.
CHANGE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 4th March 2010.
Saturday 3rd February 2010 - Heston Blumenthal
For the first time in a little while, we're slightly late with the blog, but we'll gloss over that!
Today goes to HESTON BLUMENTHAL. I'm a massive fan of his, and he was on Jonathan Ross 'tonight', which made Mum and I laugh for an absolute age. It was brilliant, and the programme coming on in the next couple of weeks looks good too. I lvoe what he tries to do with food.
Plus, I've decided, that if I ever win the lottery, it's a trip to The Fat Duck! £140 for a meal..... Hmmmmmm.
HESTON BLUMENTHAL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 3rd April 2010.
Today goes to HESTON BLUMENTHAL. I'm a massive fan of his, and he was on Jonathan Ross 'tonight', which made Mum and I laugh for an absolute age. It was brilliant, and the programme coming on in the next couple of weeks looks good too. I lvoe what he tries to do with food.
Plus, I've decided, that if I ever win the lottery, it's a trip to The Fat Duck! £140 for a meal..... Hmmmmmm.
HESTON BLUMENTHAL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 3rd April 2010.
Friday 2 April 2010
Friday 2nd April 2010 - The List
After yesterday's brilliantly worked stunt (of which 12 people have told me they fell for it - classic!), I thought I'd apologise with a small gift. Today, ladies and gentlemen, for the first time ever, I have compiled THE LIST.
Now all of you will have a list. Isobel and I certainly do. You know, the list of the people you 'would' if you could. I sat down and wrote out the list of people who stuck to my rules. Yes, I have rules for my list.
They have to be people I genuinely find attractive, and also people I have liked for a little while now. Also, they can't repeat 'roles'. You'll understand in a sec.
So, here goes. A world exclusive for you!
THE GORGEOUS ONE - EVA LONGORIA PARKER
- Not only talented at what she does, but my teenage crush. Loved her since I saw the second series of Desperate Housewives, so have been in love with this woman for years.
THE MUSICAL ONE - KYLIE MINOGUE
- Musical in a nice way - there are plenty of other musicians who could have made it on! As a 41-year-old, Kylie is beautiful, and also very talented. Plus she has a cool laugh.
THE OLD ONE - EMMA THOMPSON
- It sounds so rude, but she's 50, and still absolutely stunning. A beautiful smile, and she's witty too. Class.
THE FUNNY ONE - TINA FEY
- So so quick, and so so beautiful. I only found out about ehr recently, but wow, she is really gorgeous. I would.
THE STAR ONE - BEYONCE
- Ask any bloke in the world, and this woman is on that list somewhere. Beyonce is the standard on any list. Even females. This woman is a global list star. (Oh, and has beautiful eyes too.)
THE IMPORTANT ONE - MICHELLE OBAMA
- Oh come on, I'm allowed a guilty pleasure. This woman is probably the most powerful woman in the world, and still manages to amke herself look gorgeous. Now THAT is power.
There's the 6 who start. I know, no Mariah! No Christine Bleakley either. But until a role arrives thats suitable for them, or until they do something amazing to boost up their points, then they stay off! Obviously, I'll keep updating - I'll let you know what goes on!
And there's still only one in the realistic world on my list. Thought I'd better clear that up!
Hopefully that makes up for my brilliant April Fool yesterday!
THE LIST, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 2nd April 2010.
Now all of you will have a list. Isobel and I certainly do. You know, the list of the people you 'would' if you could. I sat down and wrote out the list of people who stuck to my rules. Yes, I have rules for my list.
They have to be people I genuinely find attractive, and also people I have liked for a little while now. Also, they can't repeat 'roles'. You'll understand in a sec.
So, here goes. A world exclusive for you!
THE GORGEOUS ONE - EVA LONGORIA PARKER
- Not only talented at what she does, but my teenage crush. Loved her since I saw the second series of Desperate Housewives, so have been in love with this woman for years.
THE MUSICAL ONE - KYLIE MINOGUE
- Musical in a nice way - there are plenty of other musicians who could have made it on! As a 41-year-old, Kylie is beautiful, and also very talented. Plus she has a cool laugh.
THE OLD ONE - EMMA THOMPSON
- It sounds so rude, but she's 50, and still absolutely stunning. A beautiful smile, and she's witty too. Class.
THE FUNNY ONE - TINA FEY
- So so quick, and so so beautiful. I only found out about ehr recently, but wow, she is really gorgeous. I would.
THE STAR ONE - BEYONCE
- Ask any bloke in the world, and this woman is on that list somewhere. Beyonce is the standard on any list. Even females. This woman is a global list star. (Oh, and has beautiful eyes too.)
THE IMPORTANT ONE - MICHELLE OBAMA
- Oh come on, I'm allowed a guilty pleasure. This woman is probably the most powerful woman in the world, and still manages to amke herself look gorgeous. Now THAT is power.
There's the 6 who start. I know, no Mariah! No Christine Bleakley either. But until a role arrives thats suitable for them, or until they do something amazing to boost up their points, then they stay off! Obviously, I'll keep updating - I'll let you know what goes on!
And there's still only one in the realistic world on my list. Thought I'd better clear that up!
Hopefully that makes up for my brilliant April Fool yesterday!
THE LIST, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 2nd April 2010.
Thursday 1 April 2010
Thursday 1st April 2010 - Finishing
What a day to be writing this! This hadn't been planned, but makes so much sense now.
Today goes to FINISHING. Today was the end of the school term, end of The Chronicle's second issue stuff, and also, brings the end to something else.
For those of you who have read from the beginning, you will all know that Day Dedication has run since 14th September, and the initial plan was to run it till Christmas. I had such fun doing it, I carried on, and we've come to a point now where repition is very close to happening, and I'm slowly running out of ideas. So whats best for Day Dedication now?
Do we keep going, and hope that things turn around a little bit? Do we choose a finishing date and build towards it? Or do we tie things up right now, and start with something completely new in May?
Things aren't gonna turn around - its the Easter holidays. Nothing BIG will happen. We're not picking a finishing date, because the last time we tried that, everything went pear shaped when I announced I'd continue it. So it leaves me one option.
Its been a brilliant journey - one I'd love to continue. I've enjoyed every second, and will continue to share all my stories with you. Thankyou Day Dedicatees.
Oh, one more thing?
Check the date.
You really think I'd jack it all in?! Theres plenty left in this tank before we run out of gas. Besides, Late Lent started today, and I've gotta keep you updated on that! Late Lent Day #1 went quite well, a lot of cutting back! But yes, to clarify, I'm still here, we're still ehre and we'll keep going till it comes to a proper end!
FINISHING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 1st April 2010.
Today goes to FINISHING. Today was the end of the school term, end of The Chronicle's second issue stuff, and also, brings the end to something else.
For those of you who have read from the beginning, you will all know that Day Dedication has run since 14th September, and the initial plan was to run it till Christmas. I had such fun doing it, I carried on, and we've come to a point now where repition is very close to happening, and I'm slowly running out of ideas. So whats best for Day Dedication now?
Do we keep going, and hope that things turn around a little bit? Do we choose a finishing date and build towards it? Or do we tie things up right now, and start with something completely new in May?
Things aren't gonna turn around - its the Easter holidays. Nothing BIG will happen. We're not picking a finishing date, because the last time we tried that, everything went pear shaped when I announced I'd continue it. So it leaves me one option.
Its been a brilliant journey - one I'd love to continue. I've enjoyed every second, and will continue to share all my stories with you. Thankyou Day Dedicatees.
Oh, one more thing?
Check the date.
You really think I'd jack it all in?! Theres plenty left in this tank before we run out of gas. Besides, Late Lent started today, and I've gotta keep you updated on that! Late Lent Day #1 went quite well, a lot of cutting back! But yes, to clarify, I'm still here, we're still ehre and we'll keep going till it comes to a proper end!
FINISHING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 1st April 2010.
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