Seriously, stop your WHINGING and moaning! Thats all you do. Sit there, have a good moan, and then moan when other people have a moan about you!
Deal with it. People don't like you. People want you out their lives, and when you say you'll leave their lives, actually do, rather than sit and start texting them. The last 4 weeks have been bliss with out you, so keep them that way.
If you don't want people to know about your personal business, don't go shouting it in lessons. And then if you do, why don't you expect people to find out?! If I don't like you, I'm not gonna keep gossip from people who ask.
Yes, fellow people haters, shes back! And you all know who she may be, as those who have asked have been informed. And I know I did a lot of whinging myself about her today, but it was the only way to vent my anger at it all. I tell one person, and I'm castarted. She shouldn't be so miserable!
Anyway, WHINGING, Monday 7th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#38 - THE THREE TENORS - HAPPY CHRISTMAS/WAR IS OVER
My favourite Christmas song! It shouldn't work, but it does! The bells, the strings, the three powerful voices, and the meaning of the song - all mashed up to form one complete piece of brilliant music.
#37 - DIDO - WHITE FLAG
I got into Dido big time last year - and I think this song sums her up. The deep moral from the song just makes it even more goosebumpy - if thats a word. It is now.
Monday, 7 December 2009
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Sunday 6th December 2009 - Christmas Wrapping
Ah, a lovely Christmasy day to finish off a brilliant weekend.
I spent most of the day CHRISTMAS WRAPPING - Dad, Isobel, Willby, anyone you can think of! All done - with different paper, ribbon, bows, stickers and gift tags. And each one slowly got better!
And its just been a brilliant weekend - certainly one of the best of the year. Have really enjoyed today - as you can see from the last few blog entries!
And while I'm writing this, 'Small Island' is on! Even better - a fabulous book!
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 6th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#40 - CULTURE CLUB - KARMA CHAMELEON
Just one of the most recognisable intros of all time. And everyone knows that repetive chorus. The one that would happily travel round your head for 3 days.
#39 - MAMAS & PAPAS - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
One of the greatest records ever to have come from America. Just launched the incredible sound over here. And this record also reminds me of holiday!
I spent most of the day CHRISTMAS WRAPPING - Dad, Isobel, Willby, anyone you can think of! All done - with different paper, ribbon, bows, stickers and gift tags. And each one slowly got better!
And its just been a brilliant weekend - certainly one of the best of the year. Have really enjoyed today - as you can see from the last few blog entries!
And while I'm writing this, 'Small Island' is on! Even better - a fabulous book!
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 6th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#40 - CULTURE CLUB - KARMA CHAMELEON
Just one of the most recognisable intros of all time. And everyone knows that repetive chorus. The one that would happily travel round your head for 3 days.
#39 - MAMAS & PAPAS - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
One of the greatest records ever to have come from America. Just launched the incredible sound over here. And this record also reminds me of holiday!
Saturday 5th December 2009 - Overcome
What a day!
Today goes to the feeling of OVERCOME, in the sense of fear. A big day where a lot of things had to happen to overcome a few problems, but it worked!
First full day at work too - not happy cos I didn't take my break! And I wasn't allowed to use my immense customer service skill on the tills. Poo.
OVERCOME, Saturday 5th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#42 - ROBERTA FLACK - WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW?
So much better than the original. The acoustic version of this is just incredible. Goosebumps when you hear it - her voice sounds like a bee against the summer wind - a perfect purr just when you want it.
#41 - MUSE - SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE
A bit of a change from Roberta Flack! Now this was what got me into Muse - a brilliant base line with some very very bizarre notes vocally! But it all fits together, and works so so so well.
Today goes to the feeling of OVERCOME, in the sense of fear. A big day where a lot of things had to happen to overcome a few problems, but it worked!
First full day at work too - not happy cos I didn't take my break! And I wasn't allowed to use my immense customer service skill on the tills. Poo.
OVERCOME, Saturday 5th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#42 - ROBERTA FLACK - WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW?
So much better than the original. The acoustic version of this is just incredible. Goosebumps when you hear it - her voice sounds like a bee against the summer wind - a perfect purr just when you want it.
#41 - MUSE - SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE
A bit of a change from Roberta Flack! Now this was what got me into Muse - a brilliant base line with some very very bizarre notes vocally! But it all fits together, and works so so so well.
Friday 4th December 2009 - Dwain Chambers
As you can see from that picture to the right, I was a very lucky boy. A very lucky boy indeed.
Today goes to DWAIN CHAMBERS. Yes, go ahead and say it. Why are you dedicating to that druggie who ruined the sporting image of Great Britain. I'll tell you why.
Dwain was in school today, and he was taking a group of PE students throught fitness regimes, and we had a full Q&A with him. Now, as a member of the school newspaper team, I got to have a personal Q&A with him, and he was such a lovely man.
He was asked plenty of questions about the drug scandal, and to give him his due, he answered every one with detail and with honesty. And he does regret it. He has lost £2m because of it - just through sponsorship.
But he is going round schools, telling the kids what not to do, and to look after yourselves and not take drugs. He has his own foundation, in which he is helping to coach young talent. He has used his big publicity to his benefit, and has done brilliant because of it.
I really admire the man - I think he has a great deal of courage to do what he has done. And I think you need to judge him once you've met him, not because of his past.
DWAIN CHAMBERS, Friday 4th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#44 - MARVIN GAYE - WHAT'S GOING ON?
Just an incredible song. Has some of the most heart-felt lyrics I've ever heard. And probably one of the best albums ever too.
#43 - COLDPLAY - SQUARE ONE
One hell of a way to open an album with so much expectation and anticipation. Just an eery, scary, wonderful song!
Today goes to DWAIN CHAMBERS. Yes, go ahead and say it. Why are you dedicating to that druggie who ruined the sporting image of Great Britain. I'll tell you why.
Dwain was in school today, and he was taking a group of PE students throught fitness regimes, and we had a full Q&A with him. Now, as a member of the school newspaper team, I got to have a personal Q&A with him, and he was such a lovely man.
He was asked plenty of questions about the drug scandal, and to give him his due, he answered every one with detail and with honesty. And he does regret it. He has lost £2m because of it - just through sponsorship.
But he is going round schools, telling the kids what not to do, and to look after yourselves and not take drugs. He has his own foundation, in which he is helping to coach young talent. He has used his big publicity to his benefit, and has done brilliant because of it.
I really admire the man - I think he has a great deal of courage to do what he has done. And I think you need to judge him once you've met him, not because of his past.
DWAIN CHAMBERS, Friday 4th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#44 - MARVIN GAYE - WHAT'S GOING ON?
Just an incredible song. Has some of the most heart-felt lyrics I've ever heard. And probably one of the best albums ever too.
#43 - COLDPLAY - SQUARE ONE
One hell of a way to open an album with so much expectation and anticipation. Just an eery, scary, wonderful song!
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Thursday 3rd December 2009 - Blank Page
A BLANK PAGE. Thats all that needs to be said today. The line is drawn, and we've turned over to see a pure, white page with nothing on it. So we can start again.
BLANK PAGE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 3rd Decvember 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#46 - PRINCE - PURPLE RAIN
Now that is a record. Yes, its long, but that guitar solo, and Prince's voice just make the lyrics into something like a liqueur - soft and simple with a punchy background and a smooth run in.
#45 - WHITNEY HOUSTON - I HAVE NOTHING
My guilty pleasure! I love a bit of Whitney, and I think this is a great track. A simple song with a simple meaning but delivered with such an incredible range of vocals.
BLANK PAGE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 3rd Decvember 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#46 - PRINCE - PURPLE RAIN
Now that is a record. Yes, its long, but that guitar solo, and Prince's voice just make the lyrics into something like a liqueur - soft and simple with a punchy background and a smooth run in.
#45 - WHITNEY HOUSTON - I HAVE NOTHING
My guilty pleasure! I love a bit of Whitney, and I think this is a great track. A simple song with a simple meaning but delivered with such an incredible range of vocals.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Wednesday 2nd December 2009 - Panic
Haven't felt very well today, so came home about 11. When the PANIC began.
I completely screwed up today. Got too many people involved and things went from bad to worse. Things were said that needed clarifying, and things needed to be fixed before they were mentioned.
And maybe, just maybe, it could lead to a happy ending. But unlikely. I don't want this all to lead into something that I have influenced.
PANIC, Wednesday 2nd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#48 - PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER
Probably the greatest few synthesised beats known to Man. Got the catchiest lines throughout it and to be honest, who'd have thought a song about a tool would be brilliant?!
#47 - FLEETWOOD MAC - ALBATROSS
One of the best laid-back tunes of all time. Listening to classic Fleetwood Mac, you don't expect this kind of thing to appear. Truly stunning.
I completely screwed up today. Got too many people involved and things went from bad to worse. Things were said that needed clarifying, and things needed to be fixed before they were mentioned.
And maybe, just maybe, it could lead to a happy ending. But unlikely. I don't want this all to lead into something that I have influenced.
PANIC, Wednesday 2nd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#48 - PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER
Probably the greatest few synthesised beats known to Man. Got the catchiest lines throughout it and to be honest, who'd have thought a song about a tool would be brilliant?!
#47 - FLEETWOOD MAC - ALBATROSS
One of the best laid-back tunes of all time. Listening to classic Fleetwood Mac, you don't expect this kind of thing to appear. Truly stunning.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Tuesday 1st December 2009 - World AIDS Day
So all our Christmas fun starts today. But not until we've had a blog thats actually very important to me.
Today, WORLD AIDS DAY walks away with it. Now, I must stress, that AIDS hasn't affected my family or anyone close to me at all - not to my knowledge anyway. But I've backed World AIDS Day every year since 2004, and will continue doing so.
Not convinced you? Look at the facts.
- 33.4m people worldwide have AIDS, and over 22m of them are in Africa.
- 14.1m children have been orphaned in Africa due to AIDS.
- Over 1.7m children died from an AIDS-related illness in the last 12 months.
- Over 4,100 African people - men, women and children - die EVERY DAY due to AIDS.
And then look at the money side of things.
- In the last 8 years, medical costs have dropped from $10,000 per person to under $100.
- It costs less than 20p to provide someone with HIV the two pills to keep them alive for another day.
- Last year, the combined GDP of the UK was a staggering $2.65 TRILLION. In the US, it was $14.2 TRILLION.
The money raised through the World AIDS Day ribbons, merchandise, and through (RED), has prevented over 4,000,000 deaths in Africa alone, and countless more throughout the globe.
4 million people have been kept alive thanks to you. And those who donate.
So why have that last pint tonight, when you could give an extra 12 days of life to a mother at deaths door? Why spend that 79p on your favourite song, when you'll hear it enough on the radio - and give it to a father who is the only source of income to his family.
£5 renting a DVD? Have an early night, and give an extra day to 25 people. Why buy a £20 round of coffees at Starbucks, when you could put that on a (RED) giftcard and give it to someone for Christmas? And not only that, you'd be saving 50 children from losing a parent.
I know I sound like I'm preaching, but this means a lot to me. We don't realise how lucky we are until we look at the facts. Because of AIDS, children are growing up never meeting their mothers, and their fathers know that their child is going to die in a few months due to the disease.
AIDS costs lives. And the money you give today, tonight, and over the next 12 months, is going towards finding a cure, and helping families throughout the globe.
Its a bit of money you can take out your pocket, and know that you'll walk away with a smile on your face.
WORLD AIDS DAY, Tuesday 1st December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#50 - FAITHLESS - INSOMNIAC
A brilliant record. No-one recognises it until you get to that unforgettable break. Then this song comes into its own.
#49 - TRAVIS - DEAR DIARY
A hidden gem if you ask me. An album track that tells a story in itself, and you can really relate to the lyrics with any event in your life.
Today, WORLD AIDS DAY walks away with it. Now, I must stress, that AIDS hasn't affected my family or anyone close to me at all - not to my knowledge anyway. But I've backed World AIDS Day every year since 2004, and will continue doing so.
Not convinced you? Look at the facts.
- 33.4m people worldwide have AIDS, and over 22m of them are in Africa.
- 14.1m children have been orphaned in Africa due to AIDS.
- Over 1.7m children died from an AIDS-related illness in the last 12 months.
- Over 4,100 African people - men, women and children - die EVERY DAY due to AIDS.
And then look at the money side of things.
- In the last 8 years, medical costs have dropped from $10,000 per person to under $100.
- It costs less than 20p to provide someone with HIV the two pills to keep them alive for another day.
- Last year, the combined GDP of the UK was a staggering $2.65 TRILLION. In the US, it was $14.2 TRILLION.
The money raised through the World AIDS Day ribbons, merchandise, and through (RED), has prevented over 4,000,000 deaths in Africa alone, and countless more throughout the globe.
4 million people have been kept alive thanks to you. And those who donate.
So why have that last pint tonight, when you could give an extra 12 days of life to a mother at deaths door? Why spend that 79p on your favourite song, when you'll hear it enough on the radio - and give it to a father who is the only source of income to his family.
£5 renting a DVD? Have an early night, and give an extra day to 25 people. Why buy a £20 round of coffees at Starbucks, when you could put that on a (RED) giftcard and give it to someone for Christmas? And not only that, you'd be saving 50 children from losing a parent.
I know I sound like I'm preaching, but this means a lot to me. We don't realise how lucky we are until we look at the facts. Because of AIDS, children are growing up never meeting their mothers, and their fathers know that their child is going to die in a few months due to the disease.
AIDS costs lives. And the money you give today, tonight, and over the next 12 months, is going towards finding a cure, and helping families throughout the globe.
Its a bit of money you can take out your pocket, and know that you'll walk away with a smile on your face.
WORLD AIDS DAY, Tuesday 1st December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#50 - FAITHLESS - INSOMNIAC
A brilliant record. No-one recognises it until you get to that unforgettable break. Then this song comes into its own.
#49 - TRAVIS - DEAR DIARY
A hidden gem if you ask me. An album track that tells a story in itself, and you can really relate to the lyrics with any event in your life.
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