At 8pm this evening, I switched over to ITV, like I do every Saturday night. The X Factor Tweeting began, and I was back under way with my usual Saturday regime. A giggle at Tesco Mary, the odd quip about Louis and his aggravating remarks, Matt's hat, Trey with a C's teeth, Katie's pigeon shit eyelashes, and CHER LLOYD'S rapping... Wait, rapping?
This week, it was Halloween week. All the songs had to be spooky, haunting, goosebump-creating. I didn't expect Cher to come out and sing a bit of Shakespears Sister. She sand 'Stay' tonight, and it was safely the most beautiful rendition of the song I've ever heard. And not a rap in sight.
It was scary, it was haunting, it was emotional, it was just what was needed to end the show. I was genuinely very shocked by it. Mum and Dad shouting at the telly saying she was crap, me sat in the corner telling my followers that actually, that could have just won the hearts of millions of ITV watchers.
I didn't like Cher one bit, but if she keeps singing, and not resorting to pointless rapping, she'll have my vote.
CHER LLOYD, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 30th October 2010.
Saturday 30 October 2010
Friday 29th October 2010 - Take That
As with the majority of people on the internet yesterday, I was hunting for TAKE THAT tickets. Not for me, for Mum and Katie. So I got on at quarter past 9. And got off at half past 3. To get back on at half 4, to get off at half 7. And we only just got 5 tickets.
Bearing in mind the tickets for the new tour went on sale at 9, and there were 20 million hits on Ticketmaster alone, we were very lucky. But God I was fed up of F5 by the end of the day. £60 a ticket. And I'm not even going.
We had a dodgy call from some fake company because Katie gave some details away a bit stupidly, we had 3 laptops going, 2 PCs, 3 phones and Mum on the phone to get them. What a faff. I bet they wouldn't have done that for me for Kylie.
But whose to say that Kylie isn't gonna be with Take That?! Just throwing that out there.....
TAKE THAT, you are the Day Dedicatees for Friday 29th October 2010.
Bearing in mind the tickets for the new tour went on sale at 9, and there were 20 million hits on Ticketmaster alone, we were very lucky. But God I was fed up of F5 by the end of the day. £60 a ticket. And I'm not even going.
We had a dodgy call from some fake company because Katie gave some details away a bit stupidly, we had 3 laptops going, 2 PCs, 3 phones and Mum on the phone to get them. What a faff. I bet they wouldn't have done that for me for Kylie.
But whose to say that Kylie isn't gonna be with Take That?! Just throwing that out there.....
TAKE THAT, you are the Day Dedicatees for Friday 29th October 2010.
Thursday 28th October 2010 - Chris Hughton
A blog about the big man. It's been a while since the last football one. Sense the irony?
Today is about the boss of Newcastle United, CHRIS HUGHTON. He's come under a fair bit of criticism, for no reason really. They're 9th in the league, they're doing very well in the way they play their football, and are coming under criticism. For God's sake, give the guy a break!
He's turned a team around from relegation candidates in the Championship, to genuine Europe-pushers in the Premier League. In 2 seasons. He's had a very small budget, has nurtured what he had in the first place, and made the squad good again. It's amazingly impressive.
So let him off. They were promoted in the summer, so leave him be. He'll do exactly what he wants, and Newcastle will still believe in him. So don't try and get a hard working, talented young manager sacked - let him bask in the glory.
CHRIS HUGHTON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 29th October 2010.
Today is about the boss of Newcastle United, CHRIS HUGHTON. He's come under a fair bit of criticism, for no reason really. They're 9th in the league, they're doing very well in the way they play their football, and are coming under criticism. For God's sake, give the guy a break!
He's turned a team around from relegation candidates in the Championship, to genuine Europe-pushers in the Premier League. In 2 seasons. He's had a very small budget, has nurtured what he had in the first place, and made the squad good again. It's amazingly impressive.
So let him off. They were promoted in the summer, so leave him be. He'll do exactly what he wants, and Newcastle will still believe in him. So don't try and get a hard working, talented young manager sacked - let him bask in the glory.
CHRIS HUGHTON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 29th October 2010.
Friday 29 October 2010
Wednesday 27th October 2010 - Peter Boizot
This little old man is PETER BOIZOT. Now that name won't mean anything to you - it didn't mean too much to me either before I had a quick Google. But if you're big on your food, this fella is a big thing for you. He invented Pizza Express.
We went to Richmond today - Isobel and I - with the sole intention of eating in the Living Lab, the 'research centre' for Pizza Express. They've ripped it all out, and started again, and I have to say, it looks fantastic.
But I'm absolutely obsessed with the restaurant. I will find any excuse to get there. The only thing stopping me is money. It's absolutely brilliant, and I larve it. And if you're a Pizza Express virgin, please go. For me?
If you fancy having a look at our meal and a quick insight into it all, have a look at my picture blog, which is gonna be here.
PETER BOIZOT, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 27th October 2010.
We went to Richmond today - Isobel and I - with the sole intention of eating in the Living Lab, the 'research centre' for Pizza Express. They've ripped it all out, and started again, and I have to say, it looks fantastic.
But I'm absolutely obsessed with the restaurant. I will find any excuse to get there. The only thing stopping me is money. It's absolutely brilliant, and I larve it. And if you're a Pizza Express virgin, please go. For me?
If you fancy having a look at our meal and a quick insight into it all, have a look at my picture blog, which is gonna be here.
PETER BOIZOT, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 27th October 2010.
Tuesday 26th October 2010 - Alexander Lebedev
Some of you will know ALEXANDER LEBEDEV. Some of you, of course, won't. So I'll do me best to explain who he is, what he does, and why he's got my day. Naturally.
Lebedev owns The Independent, the London Evening Standard, and today, launched 'i', Britain's newest daily newspaper.
And I'm a convert. We've read the biased views of the Daily Mail for as long as I can remember, so to have something that's visual, brief, tells everything exactly how it is, and is in fact, neutral, it's great! It's been a while since I've actually felt positive about a newspaper, but it's been really good. And only 20p!
So I got one today, and will get one all week to make sure I can prove that it really is good.
ALEXANDER LEBEDEV, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 26th October 2010.
Lebedev owns The Independent, the London Evening Standard, and today, launched 'i', Britain's newest daily newspaper.
And I'm a convert. We've read the biased views of the Daily Mail for as long as I can remember, so to have something that's visual, brief, tells everything exactly how it is, and is in fact, neutral, it's great! It's been a while since I've actually felt positive about a newspaper, but it's been really good. And only 20p!
So I got one today, and will get one all week to make sure I can prove that it really is good.
ALEXANDER LEBEDEV, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 26th October 2010.
Monday 25 October 2010
Monday 25th October 2010 - Piers Morgan
First day of half term, and my bloody alarm has to go off at 7 to make sure I'm around for my driving lesson. Am beginning to feel like I've been popped in a warm jacuzzi for a bit, and then dropped into a tub of lard. Yeah, it's been that kinda day.
I had planned on doing work today. I didn't plan on making cinnamon rolls that took a day and a half mind you. They're alright, but for the time and effort put into them, you could all have one for a doorstop.
So instead of doing said-work, I watched a bit of telly, and tidied my room. Now the telly I watched was an interview with Cheryl Cole from Saturday night, I believe. Was a great bit of TV, and who interviewed her? None other than my big, big idol, PIERS MORGAN.
I own all his books, and have read them constantly. I watch all his programmes on ITV. Well, bar all the numerous stages of Britain's Got Talent. I don't wish to see a dog jump through a hoop, thanks.
But I am unbelievably excited for him to take over Larry King Live on CNN in the States. I've even made sure that with the package we get through Virgin, we can pick up the programme. He's a good listener - has the balance of serious and humorous bang on, and also can get away with asking anything. So is very much like Larry anyway.
His reputation is growing and growing - despite getting the sack from papers over here in the UK, he won Celebrity Apprentice, appears on both Britain and America's Got Talent, and now is about to earn millions of dollars a year through his CNN deal. Not bad for an Arsenal fan...
PIERS MORGAN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 25th October 2010.
I had planned on doing work today. I didn't plan on making cinnamon rolls that took a day and a half mind you. They're alright, but for the time and effort put into them, you could all have one for a doorstop.
So instead of doing said-work, I watched a bit of telly, and tidied my room. Now the telly I watched was an interview with Cheryl Cole from Saturday night, I believe. Was a great bit of TV, and who interviewed her? None other than my big, big idol, PIERS MORGAN.
I own all his books, and have read them constantly. I watch all his programmes on ITV. Well, bar all the numerous stages of Britain's Got Talent. I don't wish to see a dog jump through a hoop, thanks.
But I am unbelievably excited for him to take over Larry King Live on CNN in the States. I've even made sure that with the package we get through Virgin, we can pick up the programme. He's a good listener - has the balance of serious and humorous bang on, and also can get away with asking anything. So is very much like Larry anyway.
His reputation is growing and growing - despite getting the sack from papers over here in the UK, he won Celebrity Apprentice, appears on both Britain and America's Got Talent, and now is about to earn millions of dollars a year through his CNN deal. Not bad for an Arsenal fan...
PIERS MORGAN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 25th October 2010.
Sunday 24th October 2010 - One EskimO
An email hit my inbox tonight along with a pile of others that stuck out. Despite the others being from people about different issues, the one that stood out, as it does every Sunday evening, was from Ellen DeGeneres, about who would be on the show for the following week. Like normal, I scan through it for the names of people, and see if there's anyone good. And to be honest, I was very, very shocked to see that, on Monday, a small 4-piece from London will be performing. They are called ONE ESKIMO.
Now I first heard of the band just over a year ago, when we went to see Paolo Nutini at the Hammersmith Apollo. Was a brilliant gig, and that's when we heard of One EskimO. As you do, you think that the bands who are supporting the main act will be shite, but I can safely say, this lot were as good as Paolo, and they were stunning live. It was goosebump stuff stood watching everyone suddenly take note of this chilled back, relaxed feel to everything. I remember thinking that it was like the music was washing over everyone, and making them feel calm, and in their own little world. It was remarkable.
And since then, I've followed the band online and waited for albums, EPs and singles, because they are brilliant. And now they've launched in America, it's safe to say they're about to become the next big indie band.
ONE ESKIMO, you are the Day Dedicatees for Sunday 24th October 2010.
Now I first heard of the band just over a year ago, when we went to see Paolo Nutini at the Hammersmith Apollo. Was a brilliant gig, and that's when we heard of One EskimO. As you do, you think that the bands who are supporting the main act will be shite, but I can safely say, this lot were as good as Paolo, and they were stunning live. It was goosebump stuff stood watching everyone suddenly take note of this chilled back, relaxed feel to everything. I remember thinking that it was like the music was washing over everyone, and making them feel calm, and in their own little world. It was remarkable.
And since then, I've followed the band online and waited for albums, EPs and singles, because they are brilliant. And now they've launched in America, it's safe to say they're about to become the next big indie band.
ONE ESKIMO, you are the Day Dedicatees for Sunday 24th October 2010.
Saturday 23rd October 2010 - Peter Dickson
I'll be honest, you won't know his face. I didn't until I had a Google. But this fella has the most distinctive voice on British television.
Now he came to proper cult status in 2006, when he took over the voiceovers for E4. He does The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, is the voice of Etihad Airlines, and is big in the world of PlayStation. This man is PETER DICKSON.
The big booming voice announcing each act on X Factor? You know him now? Thought so. Yeah, it took me a little while too, but Jesus, he has one of those voices you would bottle up and get people to buy, and know it would be a success.
PETER DICKSON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 23rd October 2010.
Now he came to proper cult status in 2006, when he took over the voiceovers for E4. He does The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, is the voice of Etihad Airlines, and is big in the world of PlayStation. This man is PETER DICKSON.
The big booming voice announcing each act on X Factor? You know him now? Thought so. Yeah, it took me a little while too, but Jesus, he has one of those voices you would bottle up and get people to buy, and know it would be a success.
PETER DICKSON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 23rd October 2010.
Friday 22 October 2010
Friday 22nd October 2010 - Malcolm Glazer
This small, annoying, obnoxious little American dwarf owns Manchester United Football Club. He also owns the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. He is someone who many wish dead, and many people wish had never even thought about sport. But alas, we're lumbered with him and his family now. Today is Dedicated to MALCOLM GLAZER.
Now I don't like Malcolm Glazer. There's aren't many people I actually hate in this world, but here is one. He comes in, spends £800m of someone else's money on MY football club, puts all that debt against the club, screws us over big time, turns us from most profitable club in world to the one in the most debt, and then is happy to let that stumble on, as he is debtless.
When football is something drilled into you from birth, and you are taught one way - the United way - then you'll understand why everyone is extremely pissed off with him. He has done nothing good for our club, only bad.
But with the whole Rooney debacle finally coming to a close this afternoon, with him signing a new deal, he effectively stuck two fingers up at Malcolm. With Fergie blaming Rooney in his press conference on Tuesday, and Wayne blaming the Glazers and their 'lack of ambition' within the club on Wednesday, the fans now have no-one to blame for all these issues but the small ginger pricks. Don't get me wrong, the Glazers aren't people who are intentionally trying to kill off the club, but they're doing it sub-consciously.
So, the campaign begin s again, with Wayne AND David Beckham on side. The Green and Gold campaign was effective last season, but it needs to be even more so today, and from now on, to force them to sell. The Red Knights are the best thing that could possibly happen to our club right now, so we need to back them, and show Malcolm and his offspring that they are not welcome in Manchester. Ever again.
MALCOLM GLAZER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 22nd October 2010.
Now I don't like Malcolm Glazer. There's aren't many people I actually hate in this world, but here is one. He comes in, spends £800m of someone else's money on MY football club, puts all that debt against the club, screws us over big time, turns us from most profitable club in world to the one in the most debt, and then is happy to let that stumble on, as he is debtless.
When football is something drilled into you from birth, and you are taught one way - the United way - then you'll understand why everyone is extremely pissed off with him. He has done nothing good for our club, only bad.
But with the whole Rooney debacle finally coming to a close this afternoon, with him signing a new deal, he effectively stuck two fingers up at Malcolm. With Fergie blaming Rooney in his press conference on Tuesday, and Wayne blaming the Glazers and their 'lack of ambition' within the club on Wednesday, the fans now have no-one to blame for all these issues but the small ginger pricks. Don't get me wrong, the Glazers aren't people who are intentionally trying to kill off the club, but they're doing it sub-consciously.
So, the campaign begin s again, with Wayne AND David Beckham on side. The Green and Gold campaign was effective last season, but it needs to be even more so today, and from now on, to force them to sell. The Red Knights are the best thing that could possibly happen to our club right now, so we need to back them, and show Malcolm and his offspring that they are not welcome in Manchester. Ever again.
MALCOLM GLAZER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 22nd October 2010.
Thursday 21st October 2010 - Portia de Rossi
This woman is very, VERY lucky. She's also married to another very, VERY lucky woman - Ellen DeGeneres. This lady is PORTIA DE ROSSI.
Not only is she married to someone funny, caring, beautiful, and one of the nicest human beings on the planet, she's also all of those qualities herself, and on top of that, a brilliant actress. She's in Better Off Ted, which, unfortunately, has been cancelled, but she plays a character who is funny, yet powerful, and it takes someone like Portia to get away with it.
She's a brilliant actress - someone who deserves more recognition than she gets. She'll forever be known as Ellen's Wife, but soon enough, she'll be known as Portia Lee James DeGeneres, award-winning actress.
PORTIA DE ROSSI, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 21st October 2010.
Not only is she married to someone funny, caring, beautiful, and one of the nicest human beings on the planet, she's also all of those qualities herself, and on top of that, a brilliant actress. She's in Better Off Ted, which, unfortunately, has been cancelled, but she plays a character who is funny, yet powerful, and it takes someone like Portia to get away with it.
She's a brilliant actress - someone who deserves more recognition than she gets. She'll forever be known as Ellen's Wife, but soon enough, she'll be known as Portia Lee James DeGeneres, award-winning actress.
PORTIA DE ROSSI, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 21st October 2010.
Wednesday 20th October 2010 - Michael Giacchino
I knew of the fella, but couldn't quite work out if I liked all his stuff, or just some of. Then I properly Spotified him, and realised just quite how big a genius he is. This is MICHAEL GIACCHINO, my new favourite composer.
I knew he had composed Up!, the Disney film that is in my Top 5 of all time. I also knew he had composed part of Lost, the drama I reckon is the best of the last 10 years. But Ratatouille? Not a clue. And he did all of Lost. And is doing Cars 2 as well - it's brilliant. Oh, and don't forget The Incredibles.
He's a musical genius - he has come up with some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Did you know he also used part of a plane fuselage for the Lost soundtrack? He's also incredibly clever with how he does it.
So, MICHAEL GIACCHINO, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 20th October 2010.
I knew he had composed Up!, the Disney film that is in my Top 5 of all time. I also knew he had composed part of Lost, the drama I reckon is the best of the last 10 years. But Ratatouille? Not a clue. And he did all of Lost. And is doing Cars 2 as well - it's brilliant. Oh, and don't forget The Incredibles.
He's a musical genius - he has come up with some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Did you know he also used part of a plane fuselage for the Lost soundtrack? He's also incredibly clever with how he does it.
So, MICHAEL GIACCHINO, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 20th October 2010.
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Tuesday 19th October 2010 - David Gill
Sorry everyone - this blog isn't aimed at DAVID GILL, but aimed at someone else.
Today, the dreaded press conference finally arrived, and Fergie admitted that Wayne Rooney wishes to leave the club. Now, apparently old Gilly has been trying to entice Wayne to sign a new deal since 14th August, and that's why a) Rooney is in the worst form of his life, and b) the club haven't announced anything earlier.
Now wherever Wayne wishes to go will be a step down from United - that's a fact. He plays for the best team in the best league in the world. But where does he go? Madrid? Barca? Even Man Shitty?
It's so difficult - how can we sell our star player two years on the bounce... But then again, if he doesn't want to be here, then get rid. He is, apparently, holding out for more money. Fergie had a row with him, and now he wants to go. So get rid. Shove him in reserves, don't let him play. He loses fitness, he becomes a worse player, and the team learn to play without him.
David will keep chipping away, and hopefully a deal can be struck, but the damage Wayne has already caused to the fans is irreversible.His loss.
DAVID GILL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 19th October 2010.
Today, the dreaded press conference finally arrived, and Fergie admitted that Wayne Rooney wishes to leave the club. Now, apparently old Gilly has been trying to entice Wayne to sign a new deal since 14th August, and that's why a) Rooney is in the worst form of his life, and b) the club haven't announced anything earlier.
Now wherever Wayne wishes to go will be a step down from United - that's a fact. He plays for the best team in the best league in the world. But where does he go? Madrid? Barca? Even Man Shitty?
It's so difficult - how can we sell our star player two years on the bounce... But then again, if he doesn't want to be here, then get rid. He is, apparently, holding out for more money. Fergie had a row with him, and now he wants to go. So get rid. Shove him in reserves, don't let him play. He loses fitness, he becomes a worse player, and the team learn to play without him.
David will keep chipping away, and hopefully a deal can be struck, but the damage Wayne has already caused to the fans is irreversible.His loss.
DAVID GILL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 19th October 2010.
Monday 18th October 2010 - Simon Bird
SIMON BIRD. The cult hero for every teenager under the age of about 18. Star of The Inbetweeners, and not much else.
He's become someone who every teenager can relate to - some more than others (not me.......). He's the crude one - the one that everyone knows, the one that is academically clever, yet tries to be cool, and has a bunch of good friends, but they all take the piss.
I mean, everyone has an Inbetweener in their group. George and I are like Will. Max and Willby are like Jay. Brad is like Simon - the most sensible of us all... And Billy has to be filed under Neil - the one that always says the things everyone is thinking. Genius.
SIMON BIRD, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 18th October 2010.
He's become someone who every teenager can relate to - some more than others (not me.......). He's the crude one - the one that everyone knows, the one that is academically clever, yet tries to be cool, and has a bunch of good friends, but they all take the piss.
I mean, everyone has an Inbetweener in their group. George and I are like Will. Max and Willby are like Jay. Brad is like Simon - the most sensible of us all... And Billy has to be filed under Neil - the one that always says the things everyone is thinking. Genius.
SIMON BIRD, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 18th October 2010.
Sunday 17 October 2010
Sunday 17th October 2010 - Eamonn Holmes
Having woken up this morning, all blurry eyed and dry mouthed, I went downstairs, poured some coffee, and flicked the telly on. There was nothing on - until I spotted Something For The Weekend, on BBC2.
Now SFTW is one of my favourite shows - I love it. It's like a One Show with food. And better guests. And better presenters. It's not a lot like The One Show to be honest. I now regret saying that.
But today's guests were Tulisa from N-Dubz, who I genuinely fell asleep during, and EAMONN HOLMES and his lovely wife, Ruth Langsford. Now Tim, co-host of the show, for those of you who don't know, asked for emails for the two of them. Now was my opportunity to finally get some advice off another one of my idols.
So I sent in my email asking about work experience, and that was read out. And then Eamonn Tweeted me, telling me to get in touch so we could chat more about it. And that actually made my day - getting some recognition, and maybe an opportunity to meet someone whose been there, done it all, and is known in every house across the country.
That'll do.
EAMONN HOLMES, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 17th October 2010.
Now SFTW is one of my favourite shows - I love it. It's like a One Show with food. And better guests. And better presenters. It's not a lot like The One Show to be honest. I now regret saying that.
But today's guests were Tulisa from N-Dubz, who I genuinely fell asleep during, and EAMONN HOLMES and his lovely wife, Ruth Langsford. Now Tim, co-host of the show, for those of you who don't know, asked for emails for the two of them. Now was my opportunity to finally get some advice off another one of my idols.
So I sent in my email asking about work experience, and that was read out. And then Eamonn Tweeted me, telling me to get in touch so we could chat more about it. And that actually made my day - getting some recognition, and maybe an opportunity to meet someone whose been there, done it all, and is known in every house across the country.
That'll do.
EAMONN HOLMES, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 17th October 2010.
Saturday 16th October 2010 - Sir Alex Ferguson
I apologise in advance, because I'm about to go on a bit of a football rant.
Now today, Man United drew 2-2 with West Brom, having been 2-0 up. So why, SIR ALEX FERGUSON, did this happen?
Fergie's been the boss since 1986, so knows what he's doing. He's the most successful manager in British history. So sacking him is out the question. But, by Man United standards, we've had a very poor start to the season. Even if we are 3rd in the table.
But it doesn't stop us playing some of the worst football I've ever seen United play - we're all over the place. Today's flapping around shows Edwin van der Sar needs replacing sooner rather than later. The central defence pairing keeps getting split up, which doesn't help. Paddy Evra has obviously been told to defend more, which means less overlapping. We have no decent right back, and don't get me started on Michael Carrick. Just sell him - we'll even pay you to take him.
But then we come to attacking. The obvious person to blame is Rooney - having allegedly played away from home in the summer, and come home to have a big argument with Fergie, and now it looks like we might sell him in January. It would prove why he has played so badly the last few months. Berbatov has been the best player of the season. Nani remains very selfish, but has bulked up, which helps. losing Valencia was a big loss, but we've got no replacement for him, so we've got to keep swapping the front line.
The key to our success in previous seasons has been consistency - very few long term injuries, and keeping the same starting XI week in, week out. But we can't do that if everyone is playing badly.
I still stand by my decision - Fergie should have retired at the end of last season, and we should have got Mourinho in. Now we're going to go home trophyless again this season.
Someone needs to shove a rocket up every player's arse, and get them playing for the shirt, not just the pay packet at the end of the week.
SIR ALEX FERGUSON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 16th October 2010.
Now today, Man United drew 2-2 with West Brom, having been 2-0 up. So why, SIR ALEX FERGUSON, did this happen?
Fergie's been the boss since 1986, so knows what he's doing. He's the most successful manager in British history. So sacking him is out the question. But, by Man United standards, we've had a very poor start to the season. Even if we are 3rd in the table.
But it doesn't stop us playing some of the worst football I've ever seen United play - we're all over the place. Today's flapping around shows Edwin van der Sar needs replacing sooner rather than later. The central defence pairing keeps getting split up, which doesn't help. Paddy Evra has obviously been told to defend more, which means less overlapping. We have no decent right back, and don't get me started on Michael Carrick. Just sell him - we'll even pay you to take him.
But then we come to attacking. The obvious person to blame is Rooney - having allegedly played away from home in the summer, and come home to have a big argument with Fergie, and now it looks like we might sell him in January. It would prove why he has played so badly the last few months. Berbatov has been the best player of the season. Nani remains very selfish, but has bulked up, which helps. losing Valencia was a big loss, but we've got no replacement for him, so we've got to keep swapping the front line.
The key to our success in previous seasons has been consistency - very few long term injuries, and keeping the same starting XI week in, week out. But we can't do that if everyone is playing badly.
I still stand by my decision - Fergie should have retired at the end of last season, and we should have got Mourinho in. Now we're going to go home trophyless again this season.
Someone needs to shove a rocket up every player's arse, and get them playing for the shirt, not just the pay packet at the end of the week.
SIR ALEX FERGUSON, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 16th October 2010.
Friday 15th October 2010 - Howard Schultz
Now I highly doubt any of you know this fella. Well, you might if you go to Starbucks as much as I do. This man is HOWARD SCHULTZ, and he is the CEO of Starbucks.
Having spent another £3.50 this morning on a Venti Hazelnut Mocha, I wandered into the form room and thought about this enormous cup on the table in front of me. What does it mean? Why is it so much? Who is behind it all?
So, I had a Google on Howard. I knew he was CEO, but I didn't know he bought the Starbucks chain for $3.8m in 1987. And the rest is history really. He left his job, he earns $10,000 a year through his salary, but still manages to be worth $1.1billion. Not bad for a bloke you used to work for a printing company.
He's changed Starbucks for the better - introducing new products, Starbucks VIA, coffee theaters, has transformed some stores into local coffee houses, and is in the process of making the stores even better than they currently are.
Just cut some prices here in the Uk, Howard? It doesn't cost you that much to make what you do - all I'm asking is for a couple of quid cups of coffee!
HOWARD SCHULTZ, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 15th October 2010.
Having spent another £3.50 this morning on a Venti Hazelnut Mocha, I wandered into the form room and thought about this enormous cup on the table in front of me. What does it mean? Why is it so much? Who is behind it all?
So, I had a Google on Howard. I knew he was CEO, but I didn't know he bought the Starbucks chain for $3.8m in 1987. And the rest is history really. He left his job, he earns $10,000 a year through his salary, but still manages to be worth $1.1billion. Not bad for a bloke you used to work for a printing company.
He's changed Starbucks for the better - introducing new products, Starbucks VIA, coffee theaters, has transformed some stores into local coffee houses, and is in the process of making the stores even better than they currently are.
Just cut some prices here in the Uk, Howard? It doesn't cost you that much to make what you do - all I'm asking is for a couple of quid cups of coffee!
HOWARD SCHULTZ, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 15th October 2010.
Thursday 14th October 2010 - Barack Obama
If you don't know who this man is, you don't deserve to have the internet. This man is the 44th President of the United States of America, BARACK OBAMA.
Now I've written about Barack before several times - he was the reason I got Twitter, strangely enough... But today, he is the Day Dedicatee for one sole reason - his Don't Ask, Don't Tell policies.
Now, as you are now all aware, I'm a big advocate of gay rights. As someone who knows several members of the gay community, I believe that everyone should be accepted in society for who they are, not what they are. And President Obama obviously agrees with me - he's voting to get Don't Ask, Don't Tell scrapped from the US Armed Forces.
The DADT policy states that if you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and are currently serving within the US Armed Forces, you do not tell anyone. That's like saying 'If you're hungry, your loss - you're not allowed to tell anyone'. It's so everyone is equal apparently - so being gay makes you a lesser person than someone who is straight?
Obama believes in equality - the first black President, the first with Muslim blood, the first who is actually going to force through his own legislation to make life equal for everyone in his nation.
BARACK OBAMA, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 14th October 2010.
Now I've written about Barack before several times - he was the reason I got Twitter, strangely enough... But today, he is the Day Dedicatee for one sole reason - his Don't Ask, Don't Tell policies.
Now, as you are now all aware, I'm a big advocate of gay rights. As someone who knows several members of the gay community, I believe that everyone should be accepted in society for who they are, not what they are. And President Obama obviously agrees with me - he's voting to get Don't Ask, Don't Tell scrapped from the US Armed Forces.
The DADT policy states that if you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and are currently serving within the US Armed Forces, you do not tell anyone. That's like saying 'If you're hungry, your loss - you're not allowed to tell anyone'. It's so everyone is equal apparently - so being gay makes you a lesser person than someone who is straight?
Obama believes in equality - the first black President, the first with Muslim blood, the first who is actually going to force through his own legislation to make life equal for everyone in his nation.
BARACK OBAMA, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 14th October 2010.
Wednesday 13 October 2010
Wednesday 13th October 2010 - Tom Daley
Oh God he's a babe isn't he?
Today goes to TOM DALEY, whom today won his second Commonwealth gold of the competition. Now I am in no way sexually attracted to Tom, but he's someone you would love to be friends with, and pick up and put to bed at night. Or is that just me?
Watched a brilliant documentary on him last night on BBC One, and hopefully his dad is all clear now, after another brain tumour. But golds in two different events should be all he needs for a speedy recovery.
Tom is an inspiration to everyone - he's only just 16, and is World Champion. He's a talent we cannot let go to waste, and everyone back home in England and Great Britain are very, very proud.
TOM DALEY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 13th October 2010.
Today goes to TOM DALEY, whom today won his second Commonwealth gold of the competition. Now I am in no way sexually attracted to Tom, but he's someone you would love to be friends with, and pick up and put to bed at night. Or is that just me?
Watched a brilliant documentary on him last night on BBC One, and hopefully his dad is all clear now, after another brain tumour. But golds in two different events should be all he needs for a speedy recovery.
Tom is an inspiration to everyone - he's only just 16, and is World Champion. He's a talent we cannot let go to waste, and everyone back home in England and Great Britain are very, very proud.
TOM DALEY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 13th October 2010.
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Tuesday 12th October 2010 - Jools Holland
If I could, John Legend would get today - again. It just seems everything the man does at the minute makes everything better in the world. He performed in the UK on the day Chile lifted their miners. Coincidence? I think not....
Anyway, I said he performed, but where? On JOOLS HOLLAND, that's where. The guy is a genius. He manages to scavenge and find acts no-one would ever dream of clicking on iTunes, and then puts them live to millions of homes. He always fins the right mix of acts as well.
Tonight we had John, Cyndi Lauper, of '80's fame, The Ting Tings, Imelda May, and Antony and the Johnsons. Its a bit of a mad mix, but somehow, it works.
Not only that, but his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are incredible. Grandad's been several times to see them - and says they never get old. And for Grandad to say that is the best honour a man can bestow on another.
JOOLS HOLLAND, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 12th October 2010.
Anyway, I said he performed, but where? On JOOLS HOLLAND, that's where. The guy is a genius. He manages to scavenge and find acts no-one would ever dream of clicking on iTunes, and then puts them live to millions of homes. He always fins the right mix of acts as well.
Tonight we had John, Cyndi Lauper, of '80's fame, The Ting Tings, Imelda May, and Antony and the Johnsons. Its a bit of a mad mix, but somehow, it works.
Not only that, but his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are incredible. Grandad's been several times to see them - and says they never get old. And for Grandad to say that is the best honour a man can bestow on another.
JOOLS HOLLAND, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 12th October 2010.
Monday 11th October 2010 - Steve Carell
So, I was ill today. Well, I say ill. I had man flu for the morning, and felt a bit better at lunchtime, but still didn't feel up to going in. So I watched telly off the V+ box all day.
First was 5 episodes of Better Off Ted. Next was a couple of Modern Family. Then we had Single Father, which I have to say is possibly the best piece of British-made TV drama I've ever seen. And then I decided to finally watch Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. And I am so glad I did.
Now I think the idea of the film is great - takes a little while to get in to, but once you're there, it becomes an eclectic mix of one-liners and humour that just keeps making you laugh. And who has the best lines? Brick Tamland, played by STEVE CARELL.
I love Steve, he is one of the funniest men on the planet. But this was by a mile his best performance. Funny, witty, and a performance only he could get away with. The pants party had me going for so long I had to pause the film.
Honestly, you have to watch it - it went from a film I had avoided in the past, to my Top 5 films of all-time.
Oh, and Steve became my new man crush. Just so as you know.
STEVE CARELL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 11th October 2010.
First was 5 episodes of Better Off Ted. Next was a couple of Modern Family. Then we had Single Father, which I have to say is possibly the best piece of British-made TV drama I've ever seen. And then I decided to finally watch Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. And I am so glad I did.
Now I think the idea of the film is great - takes a little while to get in to, but once you're there, it becomes an eclectic mix of one-liners and humour that just keeps making you laugh. And who has the best lines? Brick Tamland, played by STEVE CARELL.
I love Steve, he is one of the funniest men on the planet. But this was by a mile his best performance. Funny, witty, and a performance only he could get away with. The pants party had me going for so long I had to pause the film.
Honestly, you have to watch it - it went from a film I had avoided in the past, to my Top 5 films of all-time.
Oh, and Steve became my new man crush. Just so as you know.
STEVE CARELL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 11th October 2010.
Sunday 10 October 2010
Sunday 10th October 2010 - Mark Webber
He has the weirdest face in this picture. I promise, he doesn't normally look like this.
As you will all probably know by now, I've become a massive, massive Formula 1 fan over the last 3 years or so. I'm talking up at 6am to watch races. Now this morning, the race started at 7, but I needed my sleep, so I recorded it and watched it back a little later. And to lose 6 cars within 2 corners of the first lap, and to only have 16 finish was big. I thought it was a great race, others disagree, and are calling it boring, but I guess it's all based on personal preferences.
Now Sebastian Vettel won the race, and he led for the majority of it too. He's a class driver, who will indeed become a legend within the sport over the next few years. But there's been big talk this season of him becoming too big for his boots, and ensuring he himself is the number one driver at Red Bull. But that freezes out today's Day Dedicatee - MARK WEBBER.
Now Mark is 34, and this is probably one of the last, if not the last time he will ever compete for the World Championship as a major contender. Everything has gone right for him this season - the car is one of the best ever, his driving and ruthlessness have helped gain every point he can, and the team have all been behind him. Bar one. Now Sebastian won't admit it, but there's certainly some unfriendly goings on at Red Bull.
I watched the BBC coverage today of the race - Lee McKenzie did a fabulous job of filling in for Jake Humphrey. Jake is one of the best broadcasters in the business - I called him my 'hero' yesterday at my uni open day.
Anyway, back to the story, the BBC team portrayed Mark in a very good light today, despite coming second. But he's now 14 points clear at the top of the championship, with three races to go. It's his trophy to lose, and I can tell you now, it will take something catastrophic for him to lose sight of what he's aiming for. The bloke is one of the most focused drivers on the grid, and he's certainly going to go down as a true great of the sport.
MARK WEBBER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 10th October 2010.
As you will all probably know by now, I've become a massive, massive Formula 1 fan over the last 3 years or so. I'm talking up at 6am to watch races. Now this morning, the race started at 7, but I needed my sleep, so I recorded it and watched it back a little later. And to lose 6 cars within 2 corners of the first lap, and to only have 16 finish was big. I thought it was a great race, others disagree, and are calling it boring, but I guess it's all based on personal preferences.
Now Sebastian Vettel won the race, and he led for the majority of it too. He's a class driver, who will indeed become a legend within the sport over the next few years. But there's been big talk this season of him becoming too big for his boots, and ensuring he himself is the number one driver at Red Bull. But that freezes out today's Day Dedicatee - MARK WEBBER.
Now Mark is 34, and this is probably one of the last, if not the last time he will ever compete for the World Championship as a major contender. Everything has gone right for him this season - the car is one of the best ever, his driving and ruthlessness have helped gain every point he can, and the team have all been behind him. Bar one. Now Sebastian won't admit it, but there's certainly some unfriendly goings on at Red Bull.
I watched the BBC coverage today of the race - Lee McKenzie did a fabulous job of filling in for Jake Humphrey. Jake is one of the best broadcasters in the business - I called him my 'hero' yesterday at my uni open day.
Anyway, back to the story, the BBC team portrayed Mark in a very good light today, despite coming second. But he's now 14 points clear at the top of the championship, with three races to go. It's his trophy to lose, and I can tell you now, it will take something catastrophic for him to lose sight of what he's aiming for. The bloke is one of the most focused drivers on the grid, and he's certainly going to go down as a true great of the sport.
MARK WEBBER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 10th October 2010.
Saturday 9th October 2010 - Wagner
So, as the majority of you from the UK will know, The X Factor is now well under way, and today was the first live show. For those reading from other countries - you'll know what X Factor is - the US get there's come next September....
Now, people say The X Factor is always taken a little too seriously. We've had, so far this season, Gamu and the deportation row, Cheryl's malaria, Dannii's baby, Shirlena's mad dancing and then being kicked off, Cher going through despite breaking down, and Katie forgetting the words - twice. And we've only just begun....
So what we needed was a good dose of fun. With nearly 15m people watching the show every week, someone needed to come in, and just make everyone laugh and enjoy themselves. With the original 12 finalists, there wasn't anyone like that, but with the 4 wildcards, WAGNER returned, and normality was restored.....
Supposedly.
Now Wagner, or Male Shakira as he is known on my Twitter feed, is a retired PE teacher, who originates from Brazil. He isn't the greatest of singers, but he's certainly game for a laugh. Tonight, he performed a mash-up of 'She Bangs', by Ricky Martin, and 'Love Shack', by the B52's. Complete with 4 females fondling themselves, bongos, staging that was bright orange, and a maroon velvet jacket. I mean, come on!
I love Wagner - I think he's brilliant. He doesn't know any of the songs Louis has picked for him so far, but has given them his best shot, and you can tell he is having fun. I really hope the British public keep him in for a while just so he can keep this buzz round the show alive, before we get all serious again.
So, WAGNER, good luck, and you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 9th October 2010.
Now, people say The X Factor is always taken a little too seriously. We've had, so far this season, Gamu and the deportation row, Cheryl's malaria, Dannii's baby, Shirlena's mad dancing and then being kicked off, Cher going through despite breaking down, and Katie forgetting the words - twice. And we've only just begun....
So what we needed was a good dose of fun. With nearly 15m people watching the show every week, someone needed to come in, and just make everyone laugh and enjoy themselves. With the original 12 finalists, there wasn't anyone like that, but with the 4 wildcards, WAGNER returned, and normality was restored.....
Supposedly.
Now Wagner, or Male Shakira as he is known on my Twitter feed, is a retired PE teacher, who originates from Brazil. He isn't the greatest of singers, but he's certainly game for a laugh. Tonight, he performed a mash-up of 'She Bangs', by Ricky Martin, and 'Love Shack', by the B52's. Complete with 4 females fondling themselves, bongos, staging that was bright orange, and a maroon velvet jacket. I mean, come on!
I love Wagner - I think he's brilliant. He doesn't know any of the songs Louis has picked for him so far, but has given them his best shot, and you can tell he is having fun. I really hope the British public keep him in for a while just so he can keep this buzz round the show alive, before we get all serious again.
So, WAGNER, good luck, and you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 9th October 2010.
Friday 8th October 2010 - The Chilean Miners
It was very late on Friday evening over here that finally, contact was made with THE CHILEAN MINERS, and after 60-odd days, they can now be lifted to safety.
But as Dad said, it's a hell of a human story. These blokes, doing something we take for granted, who then get trapped. Not only do they manage to keep their spirits up throughout the duration of their 'stay', let's call it, but they also manage to make a documentary from video cameras and video feeds. Now that's amazing.
Then you factor in the human effort to drill these holes to get them out, without getting the whole thing to collapse in on itself, and you drill two of them - one within the space of a few days. It's mental.
And the final point - Camp Hope. The families of the miners have stayed in what is now like a mini-town, and they called it Camp Hope - because they knew their loved ones would be out at some point. It's just a beautiful story.
So, THE CHILEAN MINERS, you are the Day Dedicatees for Friday 8th October 2010.
But as Dad said, it's a hell of a human story. These blokes, doing something we take for granted, who then get trapped. Not only do they manage to keep their spirits up throughout the duration of their 'stay', let's call it, but they also manage to make a documentary from video cameras and video feeds. Now that's amazing.
Then you factor in the human effort to drill these holes to get them out, without getting the whole thing to collapse in on itself, and you drill two of them - one within the space of a few days. It's mental.
And the final point - Camp Hope. The families of the miners have stayed in what is now like a mini-town, and they called it Camp Hope - because they knew their loved ones would be out at some point. It's just a beautiful story.
So, THE CHILEAN MINERS, you are the Day Dedicatees for Friday 8th October 2010.
Thursday 7th October 2010 - Christopher Columbus
Okay, a little tenuous for a link, but still..........
Everything I've today has made me crave America. Whether it be going on holiday next year, or to live there within the next 10, I just want to be there right now.
I'm unbelievably excited about going back. Best country in the world by a living mile. But it wouldn't really be the way it is if CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS hadn't found it.
Told you it was a poor one.
What an ugly bloke as well. Like, really, that hat does nothing for him.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 7th October 2010.
Everything I've today has made me crave America. Whether it be going on holiday next year, or to live there within the next 10, I just want to be there right now.
I'm unbelievably excited about going back. Best country in the world by a living mile. But it wouldn't really be the way it is if CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS hadn't found it.
Told you it was a poor one.
What an ugly bloke as well. Like, really, that hat does nothing for him.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 7th October 2010.
Wednesday 6 October 2010
Wednesday 6th October 2010 - The Trevor Project
I don't particularly want to go on a bit of a laugh tonight. I want to say my piece, let you all sleep on it and get your general response tomorrow.
Today goes to THE TREVOR PROJECT.
Now The Trevor Project was set up in 1994, but set up their main charity in 1998. The Trevor Project is all about stop young people committing suicide due to bullying or other worrying circumstances. But it's not for everyone - it is specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning teenagers.
Now The Trevor Project is a place for advice, and for help, but is currently only available in the US and Canada, and not over here in the UK.
As a heterosexual male, this really shouldn't bother me. But I feel very strongly for LGBT rights, and I believe that everyone is equal, no matter what they are. Black or white, fat or thin, rich or poor, male or female, gay or straight. Everyone is unique, and has their own place in society - and we should learn to accept that.
In the 1920's, women finally gained the vote, thus gaining women's rights. In the 1960's, and then again in the early 1990's, apartheid was abolished across the globe, and black people, and those of ethnic origin gained rights. Now it's our turn to make a difference, and in the 2010's, we're gonna get gay people the rights they deserve, and make everyone equal in our world.
Suicide is four times more likely in a homosexual person than a heterosexual person. That's a horrific figure that needs to stop. The word 'gay' is now synonymous with this current generation, but that's not a good thing. 'Gay this', 'gay that'. So what? Why is being gay such an issue? Why can't people just accept others for who they are, and not constantly bombard them with abuse? So much so, that some are driven to find that the only way they see this all finishing is just that - to finish it, and take their own life.
It's soul destroying knowing that the young people of the world today aren't receptive to the fact that the smallest comments you make can be the most hurtful. The Trevor Project have the same beliefs I do, and hopefully, they can support over here in the UK too in the near future.
The charity has become public knowledge over the last few weeks due to the tragic death of a young man from America called Tyler Clementi. Tyler was at Rutgers University, in New Jersey, and his roommates streamed footage of him and another male in his bedroom, live, across the internet. One roommate even goaded his Twitter followers into watching the video, and this just adds insult to injury. Tyler, who was just 18, then threw himself off the George Washington Bridge, and his body was found a week later. All because he was gay.
And it isn't just Tyler who found it unbearable. 4 suicides have been publicised across US media outlets over previous weeks, but that's just 4 high-profile. What about the ones who weren't shown on TV, or the one's who just slipped away from it all? Millions upon millions of people on this planet are gay - why does it have to be such a big issue?
People like Ellen DeGeneres make others take notice. Ellen featured The Trevor Project on her show this week, and has already raised $50,000 for the charity. It's an outstanding effort, and she's an outstanding human being - always wanting what's best for humanity. But why aren't we all like her?
Yes, I haven't been perfect - I've used the word 'gay' as a derogatory term many a time. But since my best friend told me he was gay? Not once. It puts things into perspective when things like that happen - you notice a lot more, and it makes me sick to the core that we don't just accept it and create LGBT rights across the world.
We need to allow same-sex marriages, and not scowl at every all-male or all-female couple walking down the road. If two people are in love, so what?! So what that they are slightly different to everyone else, they are still human. And that should be all that matters. They are human beings.
So, no matter what you are, or who you are, please just give some money to The Trevor Project via this link. It's that simple. The more people donating to help those in need, the more those behind the charity will realise that this is a global effort, and not just one within the US.
Thankyou. From the bottom of my heart, thankyou. We can help turn this into a beautiful thing, where everyone is loved on this planet.
THE TREVOR PROJECT, you are the Day Dedicatees for Wednesday 6th October 2010.
Today goes to THE TREVOR PROJECT.
Now The Trevor Project was set up in 1994, but set up their main charity in 1998. The Trevor Project is all about stop young people committing suicide due to bullying or other worrying circumstances. But it's not for everyone - it is specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning teenagers.
Now The Trevor Project is a place for advice, and for help, but is currently only available in the US and Canada, and not over here in the UK.
As a heterosexual male, this really shouldn't bother me. But I feel very strongly for LGBT rights, and I believe that everyone is equal, no matter what they are. Black or white, fat or thin, rich or poor, male or female, gay or straight. Everyone is unique, and has their own place in society - and we should learn to accept that.
In the 1920's, women finally gained the vote, thus gaining women's rights. In the 1960's, and then again in the early 1990's, apartheid was abolished across the globe, and black people, and those of ethnic origin gained rights. Now it's our turn to make a difference, and in the 2010's, we're gonna get gay people the rights they deserve, and make everyone equal in our world.
Suicide is four times more likely in a homosexual person than a heterosexual person. That's a horrific figure that needs to stop. The word 'gay' is now synonymous with this current generation, but that's not a good thing. 'Gay this', 'gay that'. So what? Why is being gay such an issue? Why can't people just accept others for who they are, and not constantly bombard them with abuse? So much so, that some are driven to find that the only way they see this all finishing is just that - to finish it, and take their own life.
It's soul destroying knowing that the young people of the world today aren't receptive to the fact that the smallest comments you make can be the most hurtful. The Trevor Project have the same beliefs I do, and hopefully, they can support over here in the UK too in the near future.
The charity has become public knowledge over the last few weeks due to the tragic death of a young man from America called Tyler Clementi. Tyler was at Rutgers University, in New Jersey, and his roommates streamed footage of him and another male in his bedroom, live, across the internet. One roommate even goaded his Twitter followers into watching the video, and this just adds insult to injury. Tyler, who was just 18, then threw himself off the George Washington Bridge, and his body was found a week later. All because he was gay.
And it isn't just Tyler who found it unbearable. 4 suicides have been publicised across US media outlets over previous weeks, but that's just 4 high-profile. What about the ones who weren't shown on TV, or the one's who just slipped away from it all? Millions upon millions of people on this planet are gay - why does it have to be such a big issue?
People like Ellen DeGeneres make others take notice. Ellen featured The Trevor Project on her show this week, and has already raised $50,000 for the charity. It's an outstanding effort, and she's an outstanding human being - always wanting what's best for humanity. But why aren't we all like her?
Yes, I haven't been perfect - I've used the word 'gay' as a derogatory term many a time. But since my best friend told me he was gay? Not once. It puts things into perspective when things like that happen - you notice a lot more, and it makes me sick to the core that we don't just accept it and create LGBT rights across the world.
We need to allow same-sex marriages, and not scowl at every all-male or all-female couple walking down the road. If two people are in love, so what?! So what that they are slightly different to everyone else, they are still human. And that should be all that matters. They are human beings.
So, no matter what you are, or who you are, please just give some money to The Trevor Project via this link. It's that simple. The more people donating to help those in need, the more those behind the charity will realise that this is a global effort, and not just one within the US.
Thankyou. From the bottom of my heart, thankyou. We can help turn this into a beautiful thing, where everyone is loved on this planet.
THE TREVOR PROJECT, you are the Day Dedicatees for Wednesday 6th October 2010.
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Tuesday 5th October 2010 - Jessica Ennis
Before we even start, I have to say a massive, massive thankyou to everyone involved within Day Dedication. Last night we hit 2,000 page views since May, which is a big milestone for us. Having started in September 2009, and having restarted in July, the fact we've managed to clamber to 2,000 views in a matter of a few months is a big deal for a very small blog like ourselves.
I refer to 'us', as it is. Yes, every night it is just little me putting my opinions onto the big wide world web, but it is a group of us. Every single one of you is involved in this thing - no matter how many times you've looked. Having the stats like I do makes everything worthwhile, and makes me want to do this.
So, thankyou to every single one of you. You're all brilliant.
But anyway, today's Dedicatee is JESSICA ENNIS. A very random one, but it will become apparent.
As you will all know, I'm running the Bupa 10k next May, in London. Now I've downloaded a bit of software called Adidas miCoach, and it's brilliant. It helps me track everything I need to know. And it gave me an option with whom to have talk to me. The tones of Andy Murray? No ta. Give me the lovely northern voice of Jessica any day.
So she will, hopefully, inspire me 3 times a week, for 36 workout, over the next 13 weeks. Hopefully.
So, JESSICA ENNIS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 5th October 2010.
I refer to 'us', as it is. Yes, every night it is just little me putting my opinions onto the big wide world web, but it is a group of us. Every single one of you is involved in this thing - no matter how many times you've looked. Having the stats like I do makes everything worthwhile, and makes me want to do this.
So, thankyou to every single one of you. You're all brilliant.
But anyway, today's Dedicatee is JESSICA ENNIS. A very random one, but it will become apparent.
As you will all know, I'm running the Bupa 10k next May, in London. Now I've downloaded a bit of software called Adidas miCoach, and it's brilliant. It helps me track everything I need to know. And it gave me an option with whom to have talk to me. The tones of Andy Murray? No ta. Give me the lovely northern voice of Jessica any day.
So she will, hopefully, inspire me 3 times a week, for 36 workout, over the next 13 weeks. Hopefully.
So, JESSICA ENNIS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 5th October 2010.
Monday 4th October 2010 - Colin Montgomerie
Did I or did I not tell you?! I bloody did!
17th hole. 13.5 for Europe, 13.5 to USA. 2 up in the final match of the whole tournament, and a putt to keep the US in the competition. It misses, match conceded, and Graeme McDowell has won the Ryder Cup for Europe.
But who is all that down to?!
COLIN MONTGOMERIE, that's who.
There's Monty, with the golden trophy. He was the Captain of Team Europe for 2010, and it was brilliant to watch the bloke win his first major trophy. And the respect he had from every player, every caddy, every single wife, girlfriend, steward, greenkeeper. Everyone. Was just mind blowing just how good he's been this week.
As a golf fan, and someone who enjoys watching, and driving the buggies, seeing as if I go near a club, it does a runner, it was magical to watch how it all unfolded. And triumphantly, Europe came out on top. Amazing.
Best Ryder Cup ever.
COLIN MONTGOMERIE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 4th October 2010.
17th hole. 13.5 for Europe, 13.5 to USA. 2 up in the final match of the whole tournament, and a putt to keep the US in the competition. It misses, match conceded, and Graeme McDowell has won the Ryder Cup for Europe.
But who is all that down to?!
COLIN MONTGOMERIE, that's who.
There's Monty, with the golden trophy. He was the Captain of Team Europe for 2010, and it was brilliant to watch the bloke win his first major trophy. And the respect he had from every player, every caddy, every single wife, girlfriend, steward, greenkeeper. Everyone. Was just mind blowing just how good he's been this week.
As a golf fan, and someone who enjoys watching, and driving the buggies, seeing as if I go near a club, it does a runner, it was magical to watch how it all unfolded. And triumphantly, Europe came out on top. Amazing.
Best Ryder Cup ever.
COLIN MONTGOMERIE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 4th October 2010.
Sunday 3 October 2010
Sunday 3rd October 2010 - Graeme McDowell
See the fella on the right of the picture? The one holding that golf club? With the very stylish beard? Yeah? That's GRAEME MCDOWELL. He's a golfer. He's also very good.
Now, as hopefully you'll all know by now, we're currently in the midst of the Ryder Cup. And as of this evening, Europe are 9.5 up, compared to the USA's paltry 6.5. Sorry, I had to get my dig in.
Now G.Mac partnered Rory McIlroy in both the Foursomes and the Fourballs this weekend. And won. He played some beautiful shots and some beautiful golf with R.Mac. They've both been a different class. And I think that's part of the reason Europe are now just 5 points away from regaining the trophy.
It should have all finished this evening, but because of the rain, we'll have all 12 singles matches tomorrow. And Graeme has to go out and play Hunter Mahan as the last game, so by the end, but let's hope not, he may have the pressure of a continent on his shoulders. And it'll work for him.
So, I have every faith in you G.Mac, if you ever find this, as I do in the whole of Team Europe. Go out tomorrow and make us proud.
GRAEME MCDOWELL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 3rd October 2010.
Now, as hopefully you'll all know by now, we're currently in the midst of the Ryder Cup. And as of this evening, Europe are 9.5 up, compared to the USA's paltry 6.5. Sorry, I had to get my dig in.
Now G.Mac partnered Rory McIlroy in both the Foursomes and the Fourballs this weekend. And won. He played some beautiful shots and some beautiful golf with R.Mac. They've both been a different class. And I think that's part of the reason Europe are now just 5 points away from regaining the trophy.
It should have all finished this evening, but because of the rain, we'll have all 12 singles matches tomorrow. And Graeme has to go out and play Hunter Mahan as the last game, so by the end, but let's hope not, he may have the pressure of a continent on his shoulders. And it'll work for him.
So, I have every faith in you G.Mac, if you ever find this, as I do in the whole of Team Europe. Go out tomorrow and make us proud.
GRAEME MCDOWELL, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 3rd October 2010.
Saturday 2nd October 2010 - Cheryl Cole
Well, seeing as 12 million people watched it last night, could it really have gone to anyone that wasn't part of X Factor? Today goes to CHERYL COLE.
Now Cheryl has it difficult, because she was there for part of the auditions, but not all of them, because of the malaria. Which means she knows some of her group, but not all. Now she's got the girls, and has to pick 3 from her 8.
But why bother?! Just keep all 8, and let Cheryl have as much camera time as possible. She is just beautiful. She makes the programme worth watching week in, week out. Well, Simon does too. And I probably would anyway, but that's not the point.
So, ladies and gentlemen, Cheryl Cole, the nation's new darling, takes today.
CHERYL COLE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 2nd October 2010.
Now Cheryl has it difficult, because she was there for part of the auditions, but not all of them, because of the malaria. Which means she knows some of her group, but not all. Now she's got the girls, and has to pick 3 from her 8.
But why bother?! Just keep all 8, and let Cheryl have as much camera time as possible. She is just beautiful. She makes the programme worth watching week in, week out. Well, Simon does too. And I probably would anyway, but that's not the point.
So, ladies and gentlemen, Cheryl Cole, the nation's new darling, takes today.
CHERYL COLE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 2nd October 2010.
Saturday 2 October 2010
Friday 1st October 2010 - Ian Poulter
I know, it's not a personal one, again.... But seriously, this is well deserved.
Today goes to IAN POULTER. He's local - from just down the road in Stevenage. He's on the right in that photo. He's a golfer, for those of you who don't know, and he's currently playing in the Ryder Cup.
And today, he was the most stylish man on the golf course, and by far the best. He's the fan's favourite this year, and he's very, very cool. I like Poults a lot, and not only is he a world-class golfer, he's a top-class bloke too.
And he's on Twitter - which makes it even better.
He's one of those people who are very inspirational for a lot of people who don't know who he is until they read about him - so read and enjoy.
IAN POULTER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 1st October 2010.
Today goes to IAN POULTER. He's local - from just down the road in Stevenage. He's on the right in that photo. He's a golfer, for those of you who don't know, and he's currently playing in the Ryder Cup.
And today, he was the most stylish man on the golf course, and by far the best. He's the fan's favourite this year, and he's very, very cool. I like Poults a lot, and not only is he a world-class golfer, he's a top-class bloke too.
And he's on Twitter - which makes it even better.
He's one of those people who are very inspirational for a lot of people who don't know who he is until they read about him - so read and enjoy.
IAN POULTER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 1st October 2010.
Thursday 30th September 2010 - Barbra Streisand
I know, poor picture, but it's the one that most reminded me of the BARBRA STREISAND I loved!
And no, it's not just because I share a birthday with her. But she's the first person I wish a Happy Birthday on the 24th of April. Even before my sister.
She's just cool. But today isn't because she's a top actress. And was absolutely stunning in her heyday. Oh no, today is because of a certain song named after her.
There's a dance duo called Duck Sauce, and their new song is, funnily enough, called Barbra Streisand. It is a massive, massive hit, and is gonna be Number 1 when its released. Good, I say.
But it's been in my head all day. All week. And it doesn't seem to get old, or want to go away. Amazing stuff.
And here it is for you to love.
So, BARBRA STREISAND, thank you for giving permission for the song, and making dance floors much more fun. You are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 30th September 2010.
And no, it's not just because I share a birthday with her. But she's the first person I wish a Happy Birthday on the 24th of April. Even before my sister.
She's just cool. But today isn't because she's a top actress. And was absolutely stunning in her heyday. Oh no, today is because of a certain song named after her.
There's a dance duo called Duck Sauce, and their new song is, funnily enough, called Barbra Streisand. It is a massive, massive hit, and is gonna be Number 1 when its released. Good, I say.
But it's been in my head all day. All week. And it doesn't seem to get old, or want to go away. Amazing stuff.
And here it is for you to love.
So, BARBRA STREISAND, thank you for giving permission for the song, and making dance floors much more fun. You are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 30th September 2010.
Wednesday 29th September 2010 - Hurts
No, I haven't caught my knee on the table. No, I haven't just stabbed myself with the vegetable knife. And no, my ears aren't bleeding with Katie's singing. Well, they are, but that's another story....
Instead, what does make me feel brilliant today is HURTS. Now do you see what I did there?!
Now I love the album anyway - it's one of my records of the year. So clever, so different, so fresh compared to what else has come out this year.
But I heard the Kylie cover of 'Wonderful Life' today for the first time, and it's just beautiful. Honestly, if there was a word that meant more than that, I'd use it. It's just stunning. And it is so different to the original, that it makes you feel in love with the Hurts version even more!
HURTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 29th September 2010.
Instead, what does make me feel brilliant today is HURTS. Now do you see what I did there?!
Now I love the album anyway - it's one of my records of the year. So clever, so different, so fresh compared to what else has come out this year.
But I heard the Kylie cover of 'Wonderful Life' today for the first time, and it's just beautiful. Honestly, if there was a word that meant more than that, I'd use it. It's just stunning. And it is so different to the original, that it makes you feel in love with the Hurts version even more!
HURTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 29th September 2010.
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