Tomorrow is the beginning of advent. Tomorrow is the start of December. Tomorrow, the fun begins on Day Dedication!
MUSIC takes today. And thats a bit hint to our advent fun. I don't care what it is, its worth a shot. Classical, pop, R&B, soul, dance, easy lsitening, jazz, blues, even hip hop! I will give it all a go.
And there is one question I get asked a lot because of my X Factor commentary on Twitter - whats your favourite song? Can you get the jist yet?!
So, 25 days till Christmas. I have made a list of my favourite songs ever. 50 of them. And ranked them. So, over the next 25 days, I shall unveil two a night, until we finally get to number one. Think of it as a very long chart countdown!
We shall start tomorrow night, and no, it won't be a Dedicatee for both each night - my rules are that you can't dedicate your day to the person in the song. Oh, and the artist can't be repeated! Was tricky, but we got there.
So, MUSIC, Monday 30th November 2009 is yours!
(P.S. Bring on December now!)
Monday, 30 November 2009
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Sunday 29th November 2009 - Alicia Keys
Currrently writing this DURING the X Factor results, so I could get very excited at one point!
Well ALICIA KEYS was on the show tonight - and I suddenly realised how much I really do love her. She's just brilliant - her albums are brilliant, and hold some of the best hidden gems you'll ever hear.
And the new single is by a mile one of my favourite songs at the minute. I didn't expect to give Alicia today - up until half an hour ago it was going to 'The Morning After The Night Before' - but hey ho!
So yes, I think she's an incredibly talented artist, who I would love to keep in my room, and pull out whenever I needed a song. Which I do regularly - but the albums are different to her actually ebing there!
ALICIA KEYS, Sunday 29th November 2009 is yours.
(P.S. Christmas is sorted, all shall be revealed tomorrow!)
Well ALICIA KEYS was on the show tonight - and I suddenly realised how much I really do love her. She's just brilliant - her albums are brilliant, and hold some of the best hidden gems you'll ever hear.
And the new single is by a mile one of my favourite songs at the minute. I didn't expect to give Alicia today - up until half an hour ago it was going to 'The Morning After The Night Before' - but hey ho!
So yes, I think she's an incredibly talented artist, who I would love to keep in my room, and pull out whenever I needed a song. Which I do regularly - but the albums are different to her actually ebing there!
ALICIA KEYS, Sunday 29th November 2009 is yours.
(P.S. Christmas is sorted, all shall be revealed tomorrow!)
Saturday 28th November 2009 - Laughing
I apologise for this being a day late, but last night was bizarre. Just bizarre.
A full Thanksgiving dinner, followed by a long chat with Alex, Katie, Tom and Isobel, then with everyone else. We really are nutters.
Then a quick sleep, a rest and plenty of toilet breaks, a bit of Facebook, Match of the Day, sorting out my eye, and suddenly a massive bout of sleepiness hit me. Just like that.
But LAUGHING got everyone through yesterday. We were all knackered. All 13 of us. And I don't think any of us would have lasted as long as we did without loads of laughing!
I know, its a short one, but LAUGHING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 28th November 2009.
A full Thanksgiving dinner, followed by a long chat with Alex, Katie, Tom and Isobel, then with everyone else. We really are nutters.
Then a quick sleep, a rest and plenty of toilet breaks, a bit of Facebook, Match of the Day, sorting out my eye, and suddenly a massive bout of sleepiness hit me. Just like that.
But LAUGHING got everyone through yesterday. We were all knackered. All 13 of us. And I don't think any of us would have lasted as long as we did without loads of laughing!
I know, its a short one, but LAUGHING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 28th November 2009.
Friday, 27 November 2009
Friday 27th November 2009 - Tiger Woods
Poor ole Tiger today. Unconfirmed reports said he was in a 'very serious condition' in hospital, but he's been released tonight with 'facial lasarations'. All in a day's work for him I guess.
Mr Woods is the world's first billionaire in sport. Not bad for a 33-year-old man, who has years left in his career. I was genuinely scared for the man when I saw the news of 'WOODS IN HOSPITAL AFTER CAR CRASH'. But within 5 minutes it was all cleared up. Thankfully.
So hopefully we'll see him back up and running in a couple of days. He just needs to remember that the reverse gear on his massive 4x4 has to be taken slowly!
TIGER WOODS, Friday 27th November 2009 is yours.
(P.S. Please please please drop me an email on here, or via Twitter, if you want to get involved! I want it to become something the world can do, not just me!)
Mr Woods is the world's first billionaire in sport. Not bad for a 33-year-old man, who has years left in his career. I was genuinely scared for the man when I saw the news of 'WOODS IN HOSPITAL AFTER CAR CRASH'. But within 5 minutes it was all cleared up. Thankfully.
So hopefully we'll see him back up and running in a couple of days. He just needs to remember that the reverse gear on his massive 4x4 has to be taken slowly!
TIGER WOODS, Friday 27th November 2009 is yours.
(P.S. Please please please drop me an email on here, or via Twitter, if you want to get involved! I want it to become something the world can do, not just me!)
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Thursday 26th November 2009 - Thanksgiving
To all my American readers, Happy Thanksgiving!
Now as Dad's brother is now a US citizen, we all celebrate Thanksgiving, and have done for 8 years now. Its such good fun, and we do everything an American would do on a Thanksgiving weekend. Even the alcohol.
But its been a good day. First day at work went well, and Katie and Isobel's GCSE celebration evening was good too. And saw Ewan - big shout out to my newest reader! Hehe.
So a good day. And the end of a week too! Tomorrow is a day with Isobel with our Thanksgiving prep - all good.
So, my lovely readers, you all sleep well! THANKSGIVING, Thursday 26th November 2009 is yours.
Now as Dad's brother is now a US citizen, we all celebrate Thanksgiving, and have done for 8 years now. Its such good fun, and we do everything an American would do on a Thanksgiving weekend. Even the alcohol.
But its been a good day. First day at work went well, and Katie and Isobel's GCSE celebration evening was good too. And saw Ewan - big shout out to my newest reader! Hehe.
So a good day. And the end of a week too! Tomorrow is a day with Isobel with our Thanksgiving prep - all good.
So, my lovely readers, you all sleep well! THANKSGIVING, Thursday 26th November 2009 is yours.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Wednesday 25th November 2009 - DIY
DIY. We all do it. At some stage anyway. Even if half a wall is missing, us blokes will still try and put that magic floating shelf up there. But today, I'm talking in terms of a theoretical type of DIY, rather than with a hammer, a chisel and some Polyfilla.
Today, I'm talking about fixing things in life. Yes, I know, being very philisophical the last few weeks, but a lot of arguments have led to a lot of thinking, and specifically about certain things.
Today was spent at a Business Enterprise competition, and even though we lost, I took a great deal out of today. Not because we lost to some absolute arses who believe that cockiness, loud posh voices and brash presentations who believe that is enough to get themselves out in the big wide world (not that I'm bitter or anything...), but because of what happened during today when I was away.
Today, Isobel grew. And grew. And grew. And I'm so proud of her today. The big problem got 'fixed' as such, and most of it was a culmination of chats between myself, her and Max. And we've finally got somewhere today. 3 days hard work comes down to one word, which was finally uttered and everything was 'forgiven'. And the way she dealt with it all just made me smile. Calmly, cleverly and happily. Which is the first time I've seen her do that.
And she Did It (Your)Herself. DIY (sorta...). Hence the title! Oh I am clever.
I think that even though they aren't specific personal blogs at the minute, my days are seeping their way into the writing, and if they aren't aimed at specific people, they are aimed at something to do with them. If that makes any sense whatsoever.
DIY, Wednesday 25th November 2009 is yours.
(P.S. Got something very excited lined up for December - will reveal all next Monday. But its all very exciting, so keep reading!)
(P.P.S. And for those who asked, yes there will be an entry on Christmas Day. And I can't predict you that will be! No seriously, I can't...)
Today, I'm talking about fixing things in life. Yes, I know, being very philisophical the last few weeks, but a lot of arguments have led to a lot of thinking, and specifically about certain things.
Today was spent at a Business Enterprise competition, and even though we lost, I took a great deal out of today. Not because we lost to some absolute arses who believe that cockiness, loud posh voices and brash presentations who believe that is enough to get themselves out in the big wide world (not that I'm bitter or anything...), but because of what happened during today when I was away.
Today, Isobel grew. And grew. And grew. And I'm so proud of her today. The big problem got 'fixed' as such, and most of it was a culmination of chats between myself, her and Max. And we've finally got somewhere today. 3 days hard work comes down to one word, which was finally uttered and everything was 'forgiven'. And the way she dealt with it all just made me smile. Calmly, cleverly and happily. Which is the first time I've seen her do that.
And she Did It (Your)Herself. DIY (sorta...). Hence the title! Oh I am clever.
I think that even though they aren't specific personal blogs at the minute, my days are seeping their way into the writing, and if they aren't aimed at specific people, they are aimed at something to do with them. If that makes any sense whatsoever.
DIY, Wednesday 25th November 2009 is yours.
(P.S. Got something very excited lined up for December - will reveal all next Monday. But its all very exciting, so keep reading!)
(P.P.S. And for those who asked, yes there will be an entry on Christmas Day. And I can't predict you that will be! No seriously, I can't...)
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Tuesday 24th November 2009 - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Before I begin, I must apologise to Isobel for some things that were said yesterday.They were comments made well before I knew you, and they stopped the minute I did. Don't read into them, at all. Especially not now. I'm sorry.
And I'd also like to point you towards a blog from a few months back - Friday 18th September 2009 - Bull - and hopefully this may trigger something so as someone understand what has gone on.
Anyway, today goes to BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER. The song, not the album. Mainly because of tonight's events, and what is meant within the words. Makes sense I guess!
When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, Tuesday 24th November 2009 is yours.
(Happy 24 weeks by the way)
And I'd also like to point you towards a blog from a few months back - Friday 18th September 2009 - Bull - and hopefully this may trigger something so as someone understand what has gone on.
Anyway, today goes to BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER. The song, not the album. Mainly because of tonight's events, and what is meant within the words. Makes sense I guess!
When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, Tuesday 24th November 2009 is yours.
(Happy 24 weeks by the way)
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