The most unpronounceable name in golf. Also so long that they couldn't engrave it on the trophy. Today goes to the winner of the British Open 2010, LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN.
The South African golfer won the tournament today, after playing some unbelievable golf. I was glued to the telly today watching it, and yes, the majority of it was as dull as Vanessa Feltz's love life, but it was just a masterclass in how to play the game.
Along with the majority of the world, I'd never heard of Oosty. All I'd heard was that South African golf was beginning to pick up again, after the demise of Ernie Els. And as good as it was to see, I really don't like the South African attitude, but Louis was the most polite, modest bloke on the course this afternoon.
And guess what?! We've got a video for you too. Oh I miss the dramatised American sports coverage...
LOUIS OOSTHOUZEN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 18th July 2010.
Sunday, 18 July 2010
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Saturday 17th July 2010 - Mary Portas
It really isn't very often that watching some reality TV programme helps you in the world. Today, that happened to me.
This lady, MARY PORTAS, enabled me to force through my new ideas at work, and gained me the title of 'Head of Design'. Head of Design?! Me?! Her advice of boxing things up and selling them as packages, and giving people space to browse, grouping items and creating a brand, rather than a shop, meant that Parc could easily go somewhere new.
She creates one of the best programmes on TV, with a budget of about £2,000. That's nothing, but its brilliant. I just can't wait until I could be close to doing something like that.
MARY PORTAS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 17th July 2010.
This lady, MARY PORTAS, enabled me to force through my new ideas at work, and gained me the title of 'Head of Design'. Head of Design?! Me?! Her advice of boxing things up and selling them as packages, and giving people space to browse, grouping items and creating a brand, rather than a shop, meant that Parc could easily go somewhere new.
She creates one of the best programmes on TV, with a budget of about £2,000. That's nothing, but its brilliant. I just can't wait until I could be close to doing something like that.
MARY PORTAS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 17th July 2010.
Friday 16th July 2010 - Aleks Bhowmick
Now, he asked me yesterday if he could become a Dedicatee, and today, he certainly is! That's why today goes to ALEKS BHOWMICK.
Aleks has been a friend since Year 7, and he has potentially the loudest, most abrupt laugh you will ever hear. He has the most bizarre and diverse taste in music you'll find, but bloody hell, he is one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet.
He won't ever say a bad word about you, unless your initials are JB, of course. He likes a drink or two, but who doesn't?!
He's actually one of the only people who has made Politics enjoyable for me this year, seeing as I've wanted to ditch it since October.
He's a top, top bloke, and for that reason, he gets today.
ALEKS BHOWMICK, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 16th July 2010.
Aleks has been a friend since Year 7, and he has potentially the loudest, most abrupt laugh you will ever hear. He has the most bizarre and diverse taste in music you'll find, but bloody hell, he is one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet.
He won't ever say a bad word about you, unless your initials are JB, of course. He likes a drink or two, but who doesn't?!
He's actually one of the only people who has made Politics enjoyable for me this year, seeing as I've wanted to ditch it since October.
He's a top, top bloke, and for that reason, he gets today.
ALEKS BHOWMICK, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 16th July 2010.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Thursday 15th July 2010 - Alex McLeish
Okay, its been a weak day, so this is a weak and tedious link!
My United shirt was meant to arrive today, so it was all planned and ready so I could write about something to do with that tonight. But, alas, as ever, things don't go to plan and I have to start again! It didn't arrive - who expects families to be at home at 11:02 in the morning?!
So today goes to something, again, football-related. Having decided to give Football Manager another pop, but this time, online, Damian, Bradley and I had to choose teams to be when we're online. Bradley obviously chose Leicester, Damian took Everton, and I took Birmingham, replacing this man, ALEX MCLEISH.
Now McLeish is a top, top manager. I've always thought that, and any man who can get a team up to the top 10 in the league in their first proper season back deserves all the applause.
He's a clever tactician and can work with a limited budget. Something I'm hoping to replicate this summer on the game....
ALEX MCLEISH, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 15th July 2010.
My United shirt was meant to arrive today, so it was all planned and ready so I could write about something to do with that tonight. But, alas, as ever, things don't go to plan and I have to start again! It didn't arrive - who expects families to be at home at 11:02 in the morning?!
So today goes to something, again, football-related. Having decided to give Football Manager another pop, but this time, online, Damian, Bradley and I had to choose teams to be when we're online. Bradley obviously chose Leicester, Damian took Everton, and I took Birmingham, replacing this man, ALEX MCLEISH.
Now McLeish is a top, top manager. I've always thought that, and any man who can get a team up to the top 10 in the league in their first proper season back deserves all the applause.
He's a clever tactician and can work with a limited budget. Something I'm hoping to replicate this summer on the game....
ALEX MCLEISH, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 15th July 2010.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Wednesday 14th July 2010 - Mrs Ganguly
Christ, it only took us 3 days to get to a vaguely personal one!
Today goes to someone who has changed my views a lot, and has affected my day entirely. Today goes to MRS GANGULY. That picture isn't her, obviously.
Mrs Ganguly is the Head of Enterprise Co-Ordination at school, will be the Acting Head of Department of Business Studies as of next year, and is my Business teacher. And she's only been with us a year.
Miss is now also an expectant mum, and she thought we'd all hate her for ditching us during A2 year. In fact, we genuinely couldn't be happier for her - she has the kind of personality that you just love the minute she walks into a room.
It was a completely different Business experience compared to last year's with Mr Wilson, but it's been a wholly unique, enjoyable time this year, and I'm sure I will look back on my Business A-Level and think how brilliant everything has been.
You see, I didn't choose Business Studies initially - I wanted to take Chemistry. But I didn't get the grades, and I thought I'd take a gamble on Business. And when I found out that we wouldn't have Lord Wilson, I hit the roof. And then, when Mrs Ganguly came along, and put D's and E's across every paper I did, I didn't particularly want to continue. But what a difference having a teacher who is willing to sit you down, tell you to buck up your ideas, and then help you through all the difficult bits makes.
Mrs Ganguly is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had, and I'm sure I speak on behalf of all the class (excluding one...) when we all say thank you come next Friday. Plus we all want to be godparents. For future reference.
Anyway, if you ever spot this on your travels, thank you for all your help this year Miss, and let's hope next year is even better (it will be for you anyway - you're leaving me with Damian alone!)
MRS GANGULY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 14th July 2010.
Today goes to someone who has changed my views a lot, and has affected my day entirely. Today goes to MRS GANGULY. That picture isn't her, obviously.
Mrs Ganguly is the Head of Enterprise Co-Ordination at school, will be the Acting Head of Department of Business Studies as of next year, and is my Business teacher. And she's only been with us a year.
Miss is now also an expectant mum, and she thought we'd all hate her for ditching us during A2 year. In fact, we genuinely couldn't be happier for her - she has the kind of personality that you just love the minute she walks into a room.
It was a completely different Business experience compared to last year's with Mr Wilson, but it's been a wholly unique, enjoyable time this year, and I'm sure I will look back on my Business A-Level and think how brilliant everything has been.
You see, I didn't choose Business Studies initially - I wanted to take Chemistry. But I didn't get the grades, and I thought I'd take a gamble on Business. And when I found out that we wouldn't have Lord Wilson, I hit the roof. And then, when Mrs Ganguly came along, and put D's and E's across every paper I did, I didn't particularly want to continue. But what a difference having a teacher who is willing to sit you down, tell you to buck up your ideas, and then help you through all the difficult bits makes.
Mrs Ganguly is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had, and I'm sure I speak on behalf of all the class (excluding one...) when we all say thank you come next Friday. Plus we all want to be godparents. For future reference.
Anyway, if you ever spot this on your travels, thank you for all your help this year Miss, and let's hope next year is even better (it will be for you anyway - you're leaving me with Damian alone!)
MRS GANGULY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 14th July 2010.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Tuesday 13th July 2010 - Florence Welch
I decided to rack my brains this evening to think of who to Dedicate to, but how do you do that when all you've done all day is go to school, watch Family Guy and do a pub quiz?
So today, surprisingly, goes to FLORENCE WELCH. I shall explain all....
Naomi and I are doing a piece of media coursework about Florence and her very large, very noisy Machine. We have to design CD covers, a magazine advert, and make a music video for one of her songs. We're the only ones who have chosen a 'signed' artist, and it's making it very difficult for us, but hey, its a challenge!
We didn't realise just how difficult it was going to be until we started ourselves off, but we're getting there, and we've made initial contact so all looks rosy in the world of showbusiness.
I will keep you posted mind you, so don't think this is the end of old Flo!
FLORENCE WELCH, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 13th July 2010.
So today, surprisingly, goes to FLORENCE WELCH. I shall explain all....
Naomi and I are doing a piece of media coursework about Florence and her very large, very noisy Machine. We have to design CD covers, a magazine advert, and make a music video for one of her songs. We're the only ones who have chosen a 'signed' artist, and it's making it very difficult for us, but hey, its a challenge!
We didn't realise just how difficult it was going to be until we started ourselves off, but we're getting there, and we've made initial contact so all looks rosy in the world of showbusiness.
I will keep you posted mind you, so don't think this is the end of old Flo!
FLORENCE WELCH, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 13th July 2010.
Monday, 12 July 2010
Monday 12th July 2010 - Danny Jordaan
Wahey! Welcome back ladies and gentlemen! It's really good to be home, after my break doing the World Cup blog. As I've told you plenty of times before, Day Dedication is back today, with a vengeance. We're bigger and better than ever, with people contributing, interactive multimedia, a fresh new look to the page, and also ways for all of you to get involved.
And with the rule changes, there will be a further few tweaks along the way. I can only Dedicate to people now, rather than feelings and attitudes, and this means that someone must have affected my day in some way or another. Which also means that there will be links to other websites about the said person,because they are bound to have featured in the news!
So enough wittering on. Let's get down to business! Now not many of you will recognise this man. You probably won't recognise his name either. But the first Dedicatee of the second era is a man called DANNY JORDAAN.
As you can see by the logo in the background, he is involved in the World Cup just gone in South Africa. in fact, he is the man who organised it. And their bid to host the competition in 2006. To be honest, he's a bit of a legend in his parts.
There's always an organiser, but there's never been a life changer before. This bloke created a legacy that will continue throughout the whole of Africa, not just in South Africa.
Now, for my selfless plug, as I probably will do seeing as I'm still in football mode. If you want to know any more info about the World Cup, or want to see my take on it all, go visit World Cup Wonder.
Right, now it's your turn. Tweet about this blog, email us, message us directly, comment on a post, rate one with the small stars below, or just post it across the web. The success of the blog so far has been down to you, so let's make it better. Your comments will be posted onto a new page once they're made, so everyone can see them for the rest of time.
Oh, and news came to us yesterday that this man now wants to bring the Olympics to South Africa. Talk about loving his job.
DANNY JORDAAN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 12th July 2010.
And with the rule changes, there will be a further few tweaks along the way. I can only Dedicate to people now, rather than feelings and attitudes, and this means that someone must have affected my day in some way or another. Which also means that there will be links to other websites about the said person,because they are bound to have featured in the news!
So enough wittering on. Let's get down to business! Now not many of you will recognise this man. You probably won't recognise his name either. But the first Dedicatee of the second era is a man called DANNY JORDAAN.
As you can see by the logo in the background, he is involved in the World Cup just gone in South Africa. in fact, he is the man who organised it. And their bid to host the competition in 2006. To be honest, he's a bit of a legend in his parts.
There's always an organiser, but there's never been a life changer before. This bloke created a legacy that will continue throughout the whole of Africa, not just in South Africa.
Now, for my selfless plug, as I probably will do seeing as I'm still in football mode. If you want to know any more info about the World Cup, or want to see my take on it all, go visit World Cup Wonder.
Right, now it's your turn. Tweet about this blog, email us, message us directly, comment on a post, rate one with the small stars below, or just post it across the web. The success of the blog so far has been down to you, so let's make it better. Your comments will be posted onto a new page once they're made, so everyone can see them for the rest of time.
Oh, and news came to us yesterday that this man now wants to bring the Olympics to South Africa. Talk about loving his job.
DANNY JORDAAN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 12th July 2010.
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