From now until about May, this will probably be Idol Thursday - something linked to American Idol!
So today goes to MARY J BLIGE. She was on the Idol show from Atlanta, and it was brilliant. Especially her reaction to Pants Man. Some good stuff!
Plus, I watched it with my favourite person, and I rediscovered No More Drama. All good!
MARY J, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 14th January 2010.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Tuesday 13th January 2010 - Hidden Meanings
I could have written another blog today that wasn't the nicest, but I've resisted to make sure I could get this one out.
HIDDEN MEANINGS. And before you ask, no this blog doesn't have won. That picture, to the right, is a pomegranate. It looks edible from the outside. Its not. The middle is what you eat. Like a hidden message, the outside isn't always what it seems.
As I have told you before, I'm a big believer in fate. I don't think coincidence is such a thing, and whatever happens on this big blue planet is for a reason. I don't know why I think that, but there you go. That's my messed up mind for you!
Fate can lead to a lot of good things, and can lead to a lot of bad. The bad will always lead you to something good though. If things were meant to happen, then it all has a road to lead you down. I know I sound very like an RE teacher, and I apologise profusely - seeing as I failed RE last year, I could just be talking utter muff.
But things seem a lot different if you read into their hidden message. If you rub the chalk from the board, and work out whats actually going on behind the scenes. If you don't know a background story, and why things are happening, then the hidden messages stay hidden. But if you can open up your pomegranate, and work out why things have happened, adapt to them and make sure its going in a good direction, then you'll succeed. End of.
People can't fail in life. You are always inputting something good into the world - it can be anything. But there is always a reason for things to happen, which means there is a reason to be here. Never give up.
HIDDEN MESSAGES, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 13th January 2010.
HIDDEN MEANINGS. And before you ask, no this blog doesn't have won. That picture, to the right, is a pomegranate. It looks edible from the outside. Its not. The middle is what you eat. Like a hidden message, the outside isn't always what it seems.
As I have told you before, I'm a big believer in fate. I don't think coincidence is such a thing, and whatever happens on this big blue planet is for a reason. I don't know why I think that, but there you go. That's my messed up mind for you!
Fate can lead to a lot of good things, and can lead to a lot of bad. The bad will always lead you to something good though. If things were meant to happen, then it all has a road to lead you down. I know I sound very like an RE teacher, and I apologise profusely - seeing as I failed RE last year, I could just be talking utter muff.
But things seem a lot different if you read into their hidden message. If you rub the chalk from the board, and work out whats actually going on behind the scenes. If you don't know a background story, and why things are happening, then the hidden messages stay hidden. But if you can open up your pomegranate, and work out why things have happened, adapt to them and make sure its going in a good direction, then you'll succeed. End of.
People can't fail in life. You are always inputting something good into the world - it can be anything. But there is always a reason for things to happen, which means there is a reason to be here. Never give up.
HIDDEN MESSAGES, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 13th January 2010.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Tuesday 12th January 2010 - People
I could easily post a snidy, disgusting, horrible blog today, but instead, I'm going to put a positive light on it. Today's Day goes to PEOPLE.
Now some 'things' have gone on the last few days - some of which I can't mention due to my Blogger warning. But there have been other people who instead of being negative about it all, have looked at things in a positive light. Who understand things, but are looking at things in a lateral sense, with an unlimited timescale.
Which is a scary thing, because you take a timescale away and things seem a lot longer than they are. And that suddenly gets a lot more scary. So 'things' need to sort themselves out quickly, before the next 2 years or so drag on like a dead limb.
But still, positive people are better than negative. Smiles all round!
PEOPLE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 12th January 2010.
Now some 'things' have gone on the last few days - some of which I can't mention due to my Blogger warning. But there have been other people who instead of being negative about it all, have looked at things in a positive light. Who understand things, but are looking at things in a lateral sense, with an unlimited timescale.
Which is a scary thing, because you take a timescale away and things seem a lot longer than they are. And that suddenly gets a lot more scary. So 'things' need to sort themselves out quickly, before the next 2 years or so drag on like a dead limb.
But still, positive people are better than negative. Smiles all round!
PEOPLE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 12th January 2010.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Monday 11th January 2010 - The American Idol Future
So, on the eve of Season 9 beginning in the States, anticipation is building for the biggest reality TV programme in the world. American Idol returns.
But, this could very well be the last popular season of the show. THE AMERICAN IDOL FUTURE is looking bright, but isn't exactly stable.
Many see the dismissal of Paula Abdul as a judge as the beginning of the end - especially with Ellen DeGeneres coming in as the new judge. Now I have nothing against her - I think her programme is brilliant and I wish her every ounce of luck in the world to succeed, but seriously? You've now got a panel of judges - one is a music impresario, one is a songwriter, one is a former member of a band, and one is a chat show host?! Where is the link?! I think, personally, that it should have been someone music-related.
But come the end of the season, and we then have a problem. Simon Cowell's contract runs out the end of this season, with the rumours of an American X Factor becoming more and more realistic by the second. That would mean he'd have to walk away from the show. Not only would the viewing figures dip (Simon is bound to pit his enw show against Idol), but there would also be a vacant seat on the panel. Of which it is the most important seat.
Seeing as the show has been renewed for at least another 3 seasons, it has to be filled. And by someone big in the music business. It will have to be taken by someone who could give a recording contract to someone, someone who is interested in the global brand of the winner, someone who wants to help them be as big as they possibly can. Look at what Simon has done to contestants around the globe - Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle. Admittedly, all female, but thats what the world wants. So we have to find a candidate.
You've got people like Usher, who have their own record label, and are big in Amerca. But would he have the charisma and personality to fill Simon's boots?
Then there are people like Lily Allen, who would be good on a reality programme, and have their own label, but would never ever ever be able to succeed Simon with power in the music industry.
Which leaves one person. The man you see in the picture - Jay-Z. He seems the only viable person who could take over. He has admitted recently he would like the opportunity to judge on 'The X Factor' over here in the UK, and has been head of both Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. He has been named one of the most influential figures in the music business, and his relationship with Beyonce has led to them also being named the most influential couple in the music business. Seems a good enough choice to me. But is he almost too famous? Who knew Simon Cowell before he went on idol? Not me, thats for sure. Everyone knows about Jay-Z.
I'm slightly worried for Idol, but I'm sure, come the end of the year, we'll have plenty of answers, and we'll sure be looking forward to 2011.
THE AMERICAN IDOL FUTURE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 11th January 2010.
But, this could very well be the last popular season of the show. THE AMERICAN IDOL FUTURE is looking bright, but isn't exactly stable.
Many see the dismissal of Paula Abdul as a judge as the beginning of the end - especially with Ellen DeGeneres coming in as the new judge. Now I have nothing against her - I think her programme is brilliant and I wish her every ounce of luck in the world to succeed, but seriously? You've now got a panel of judges - one is a music impresario, one is a songwriter, one is a former member of a band, and one is a chat show host?! Where is the link?! I think, personally, that it should have been someone music-related.
But come the end of the season, and we then have a problem. Simon Cowell's contract runs out the end of this season, with the rumours of an American X Factor becoming more and more realistic by the second. That would mean he'd have to walk away from the show. Not only would the viewing figures dip (Simon is bound to pit his enw show against Idol), but there would also be a vacant seat on the panel. Of which it is the most important seat.
Seeing as the show has been renewed for at least another 3 seasons, it has to be filled. And by someone big in the music business. It will have to be taken by someone who could give a recording contract to someone, someone who is interested in the global brand of the winner, someone who wants to help them be as big as they possibly can. Look at what Simon has done to contestants around the globe - Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle. Admittedly, all female, but thats what the world wants. So we have to find a candidate.
You've got people like Usher, who have their own record label, and are big in Amerca. But would he have the charisma and personality to fill Simon's boots?
Then there are people like Lily Allen, who would be good on a reality programme, and have their own label, but would never ever ever be able to succeed Simon with power in the music industry.
Which leaves one person. The man you see in the picture - Jay-Z. He seems the only viable person who could take over. He has admitted recently he would like the opportunity to judge on 'The X Factor' over here in the UK, and has been head of both Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. He has been named one of the most influential figures in the music business, and his relationship with Beyonce has led to them also being named the most influential couple in the music business. Seems a good enough choice to me. But is he almost too famous? Who knew Simon Cowell before he went on idol? Not me, thats for sure. Everyone knows about Jay-Z.
I'm slightly worried for Idol, but I'm sure, come the end of the year, we'll have plenty of answers, and we'll sure be looking forward to 2011.
THE AMERICAN IDOL FUTURE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 11th January 2010.
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Sunday 10th January 2010 - Fighting Talk
Gonna be a quick one, really want to read before I go to bed!
Spent most of the day punishing myself with a lot of work - Politics, Media and Business mainly. Not been a fun day, and the promised snow didn't arrive either. But I listened to 5 hours worth of FIGHTING TALK, the Radio 5 Live programme. Probably one of the best programmes on radio (until tomorrow morning on Radio 2, I hope...)
But yes, the sound of Colin Murray's voice on a Sunday afternoon, along with a good laugh with some topical 'discussion' led to me feeling so much better aboiut myself!
FIGHTING TALK, Sunday 10th January 2010 is yours!
Spent most of the day punishing myself with a lot of work - Politics, Media and Business mainly. Not been a fun day, and the promised snow didn't arrive either. But I listened to 5 hours worth of FIGHTING TALK, the Radio 5 Live programme. Probably one of the best programmes on radio (until tomorrow morning on Radio 2, I hope...)
But yes, the sound of Colin Murray's voice on a Sunday afternoon, along with a good laugh with some topical 'discussion' led to me feeling so much better aboiut myself!
FIGHTING TALK, Sunday 10th January 2010 is yours!
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Saturday 9th January 2010 - The Seldom Seen Kid
One that I probably should have done last year, but one that definitely needs doing.
Today has been spent mainly cataloguing things - books, DVDs and CDs all during today. But when going through my CDs, I noticed that actually, a lot of the ones in my rack need replacing, so I set about replenishing them. Admittedly, I had over 150 to pick from, but still couldn't find the right ones. I needed two more, so onto Play I got.
And straight away I found them. Jack Johnson's soundtrack to 'Curious George' takes the spot on the first rack, with Elbow's new live album the second. Because, ladies and gentlemen, one of my favourite albums last year was THE SELDOM SEEN KID.
Yes, yes, I know. It came out in 2008. And it won awards in 2008. But last year was when I personally found this album, so it goes into my 2009 category. And how glad I am to have found it as well. Vocals across the whole album are incredible - the way they sing in their thick Manchester accents makes it an almost surreal listen. The first half is slightly better than the second half, but One Day Like This comes on and 6 minutes of bliss appears.
So, I cannot wait for this album to arrive. Seriously.
THE SELDOM SEEN KID, or more specifically, Elbow, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 9th January 2010.
Today has been spent mainly cataloguing things - books, DVDs and CDs all during today. But when going through my CDs, I noticed that actually, a lot of the ones in my rack need replacing, so I set about replenishing them. Admittedly, I had over 150 to pick from, but still couldn't find the right ones. I needed two more, so onto Play I got.
And straight away I found them. Jack Johnson's soundtrack to 'Curious George' takes the spot on the first rack, with Elbow's new live album the second. Because, ladies and gentlemen, one of my favourite albums last year was THE SELDOM SEEN KID.
Yes, yes, I know. It came out in 2008. And it won awards in 2008. But last year was when I personally found this album, so it goes into my 2009 category. And how glad I am to have found it as well. Vocals across the whole album are incredible - the way they sing in their thick Manchester accents makes it an almost surreal listen. The first half is slightly better than the second half, but One Day Like This comes on and 6 minutes of bliss appears.
So, I cannot wait for this album to arrive. Seriously.
THE SELDOM SEEN KID, or more specifically, Elbow, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 9th January 2010.
Friday, 8 January 2010
Friday 8th January 2010 - Transparency
Just a quick note from last night, I rave about Danny Wallace yesterday, and who do I see during Politics on a video, completely out of the blue?! Yep, just the man!
Anyway, hello, its Friday, its the start oif the weekend, and I'm fed up of the bloody snow! But today, was a big day for Day Dedication. Today was the day the parents met it. Yes, just like a first girlfriend, they were introduced to the world of Blogger.
And Katie found me blog! So today, the day goes to TRANSPARENCY, because of the fact that everything is now out in the open! So yes, an enjoyable day, topped off by the big news that now, there isn't a single secret kept from my mum and dad. Lovely!
TRANSPARENCY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 8th January 2010.
Anyway, hello, its Friday, its the start oif the weekend, and I'm fed up of the bloody snow! But today, was a big day for Day Dedication. Today was the day the parents met it. Yes, just like a first girlfriend, they were introduced to the world of Blogger.
And Katie found me blog! So today, the day goes to TRANSPARENCY, because of the fact that everything is now out in the open! So yes, an enjoyable day, topped off by the big news that now, there isn't a single secret kept from my mum and dad. Lovely!
TRANSPARENCY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 8th January 2010.
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