Won £40 on the on the lottery Saturday, i've probably pushed my luck now and i'll never win anything ever again. Hey ho!
Christmas day tomorrow, i'm so excited! Did a bit of last minute shopping at Asda this morning, which wasn't too busy thankfully. Got a few visits today to my auntie and best friend, then i can get wrapped up in my new pyjamas and dressing gown ready for Father Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Monday, 24 December 2007
Friday, 21 December 2007
Christmas number 1
It's that time of year again (just after x factor/pop idol/popstars etc etc) have finished when thought turns to the christmas number one. Now i'm not that bothered about who's number one anymore at any time of the year really, as it's kind of lost its meaning a bit, with all the downloads and what not. Downloads are a good idea don't get me wrong, smaller bands can now get recognition and a bit more money in the coffers just on downloads alone. This year however i'm going to take a bit more of an interest, i've not really been that interested in music this year, and i'm making it my new years resolution to unearth a few new bands to listen to in 2008, ala 2005 with the Kaiser Chiefs, Killers, Bravery, Bloc Party etc.
So who's running for the coverted Christmas number one this year:
1. The obvious one - Leon from x factor. Probably didn't really win it but that's a whole different story. He's releasing a cover of 'when you believe'. Very Christmassy, although i don't think it sounds as good on the radio as he did singing it live on the x factor shows.
2. Blake - The band of choirboys who formed on facebook are releasing a copy of White Christmas. Not the best christmas song, but certainly a classic.
3. Sugababes - My favourite. The second release from their new album change is the signiture track. Following on the back of 'about you now' the 3 piece just keep getting better and better.
4. Kate Nash - Maybe an outside contender with her new single 'Pumpkin soup' .
Verdict: My choice for number one would be Sugababes. I'd love them (or anyone else for that matter) to break the monopoly of having a reality number one. I think most bands shy away from releasing at Christmas due to the fact that most reality singles are nailed on from number one, and it's taking all the fun out of the charts. I have heard that the people at the fantastic strictly come dancing are releasing the theme tune in time for christmas with Aleesha singing the lyrics to it. It would be good (if true) if it could sneak in there ahead of Leon. However i don't think there's any doubt that Leon will get the Christmas number one this year sadly.
So who's running for the coverted Christmas number one this year:
1. The obvious one - Leon from x factor. Probably didn't really win it but that's a whole different story. He's releasing a cover of 'when you believe'. Very Christmassy, although i don't think it sounds as good on the radio as he did singing it live on the x factor shows.
2. Blake - The band of choirboys who formed on facebook are releasing a copy of White Christmas. Not the best christmas song, but certainly a classic.
3. Sugababes - My favourite. The second release from their new album change is the signiture track. Following on the back of 'about you now' the 3 piece just keep getting better and better.
4. Kate Nash - Maybe an outside contender with her new single 'Pumpkin soup' .
Verdict: My choice for number one would be Sugababes. I'd love them (or anyone else for that matter) to break the monopoly of having a reality number one. I think most bands shy away from releasing at Christmas due to the fact that most reality singles are nailed on from number one, and it's taking all the fun out of the charts. I have heard that the people at the fantastic strictly come dancing are releasing the theme tune in time for christmas with Aleesha singing the lyrics to it. It would be good (if true) if it could sneak in there ahead of Leon. However i don't think there's any doubt that Leon will get the Christmas number one this year sadly.
Why stop at face cream....
You may (or may not) remember that a couple of weeks ago i was estatic as winning some flash face cream from a magazine competition. Well i arrived home last night to an official looking parcel that had been sent special delivery. Turns out i've won an LG chocolate phone in Lilac :-) I was going to stick it on ebay as i have a contract phone, but my mum offered to buy it and i've pocketed a cool £50!
Today is the last day at work before we break for christmas. We've been told we can't go early as we're off Christmas Eve and we can't expect to finish early today as well. Scrooge! The bloody prinicipal's retiring today for heavens sake, why does he care what time we go!?
Yesterday we did secret santa, Tracey had me and she got me a cool pair of gloves (the thickest one's she could find because i'm always cold apparantly!) I also had a nightmare at the sorting office, after queueing half an hour to pick up a parcel i was told that it wasn't there. Another trip there today looks likely. I did get a bargain in H&M though. I got this ace long coat with a hood for £19.99 reduced from £39.99. I also got some bargain pumps that had been reduced from £20 to £8!
Today is the last day at work before we break for christmas. We've been told we can't go early as we're off Christmas Eve and we can't expect to finish early today as well. Scrooge! The bloody prinicipal's retiring today for heavens sake, why does he care what time we go!?
Yesterday we did secret santa, Tracey had me and she got me a cool pair of gloves (the thickest one's she could find because i'm always cold apparantly!) I also had a nightmare at the sorting office, after queueing half an hour to pick up a parcel i was told that it wasn't there. Another trip there today looks likely. I did get a bargain in H&M though. I got this ace long coat with a hood for £19.99 reduced from £39.99. I also got some bargain pumps that had been reduced from £20 to £8!
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Bloody Weather!
I HAVE A COLD!
Only just noticed i've typed in capitals by mistake but i think it's rather apt, now i'm not one of these people who gets all wimpy over a cold (unless i'm with christopher, in a bid to get even more cuddles ;-) but having one this close to Christmas is rubbish!
I've been dosing myself up with lemsip and having red hot baths to try and combat. Hopefully it will be gone by Tuesday.
Work is boring. We're doing the secret santa tomorrow though which should be fun. I've got Lauren the new girl in student services, got her a necklace from accesorize which is really really nice. Hope she likes it.
Short blog tonight as i have steak, mash and gravy waiting, yum!
Only just noticed i've typed in capitals by mistake but i think it's rather apt, now i'm not one of these people who gets all wimpy over a cold (unless i'm with christopher, in a bid to get even more cuddles ;-) but having one this close to Christmas is rubbish!
I've been dosing myself up with lemsip and having red hot baths to try and combat. Hopefully it will be gone by Tuesday.
Work is boring. We're doing the secret santa tomorrow though which should be fun. I've got Lauren the new girl in student services, got her a necklace from accesorize which is really really nice. Hope she likes it.
Short blog tonight as i have steak, mash and gravy waiting, yum!
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Forgot to add
I came home from Chris's this morning, came off the motorway at Orrell and got stuck in about a mile of traffic coming into Pemberton. Whilst looking around day dreaming, i saw that the bloke in the BMW behind me was only Paul bloody Scharner!! What a day to NOT have my Wigan Athletic mini kit in my window!
Ole....Ole...Ole....Booo!!!
Wigan 5 Blackburn 3
Yes you did read that right. We actually won.
We looked great today, the team look like they're really trying hard to impress Steve Bruce, and it's clearly having a positive effect. Ryan Taylor finally started and had a storming game. His corners need a bit of work but his free kicks certainly look threatening.
When Blackburn got one back i did worry that we'd lose 4-3 and when they got level at 3-3 i was certain we were going to lose 4-3. However step forward Marcus Bent. Not content with scoring just one he bagged 3! What have they been feeding him! Titus Bramble had another good game too, Blackburn were coming forward and a bloke behind me was screaming at him to 'put it in row z' put it in row z he certainly did! It actually hit the advertising hordings at the back of the stand! Ha
All in all a fantastic match, it had everything, 8 goals, a missed penalty, a sending off (for Blackburn) and poor Emile Heskey got stretchered off :-( I hope he's ok, just more proof that we need a top quality striker in January.
Another person i hope is ok is christopher, he's gone to Burnley today, they won 3-2. Whoop!! But he's on the train home because he didn't want to waste petrol with the fuel blocade that never happened *roll*
Yes you did read that right. We actually won.
We looked great today, the team look like they're really trying hard to impress Steve Bruce, and it's clearly having a positive effect. Ryan Taylor finally started and had a storming game. His corners need a bit of work but his free kicks certainly look threatening.
When Blackburn got one back i did worry that we'd lose 4-3 and when they got level at 3-3 i was certain we were going to lose 4-3. However step forward Marcus Bent. Not content with scoring just one he bagged 3! What have they been feeding him! Titus Bramble had another good game too, Blackburn were coming forward and a bloke behind me was screaming at him to 'put it in row z' put it in row z he certainly did! It actually hit the advertising hordings at the back of the stand! Ha
All in all a fantastic match, it had everything, 8 goals, a missed penalty, a sending off (for Blackburn) and poor Emile Heskey got stretchered off :-( I hope he's ok, just more proof that we need a top quality striker in January.
Another person i hope is ok is christopher, he's gone to Burnley today, they won 3-2. Whoop!! But he's on the train home because he didn't want to waste petrol with the fuel blocade that never happened *roll*
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
I won!
Got home from work today to discover a parcel on my computer desk. I've only gone and won some swanky face cream in a competiton! I am actually in shock i've never won anything before :-)
Went to bingo tonight to see if i could continue my winning streak (i couldn't) and we were sat near a woman who won £45,000 there a couple of weeks ago. Wouldn't you think she'd give someone else a go!
Went to bingo tonight to see if i could continue my winning streak (i couldn't) and we were sat near a woman who won £45,000 there a couple of weeks ago. Wouldn't you think she'd give someone else a go!
Monday, 10 December 2007
They're here, they're there
They're fucking everywhere, empty seats, empty seeeeats!
I am ever so sorry about my language but that was the only highlight of my day yesterday. We lost 4-1 at the shitbok. It was cold, Paul Scharner gave away a penalty (which thankfully Anelka skied) shortly after scoring one of the best own goals you'll ever see, and Ryan Taylor didn't play :-(
Sort it out Bruce!
The carpark was a bit scandalous at £6! But we did manage to get out quickly after the match which was good as i was in no mood to hang around.
Poor Ricky Hatton lost in Las Vegas Saturday night/Sunday morning, i missed the fight but by all accounts he did well and was gutted that he'd let everyone down. Bless him.
Amir Khan however took a bit of the spotlight, he knocked Graham Earl out in 72 seconds! Go Amir! Because of him we didn't miss match of the day! :-) earl sounded like a right cocky so and so, so i'm glad Amir showed him how it's done.
Works really getting me down as usual. Today on the bulletin there was a job for an admin assessor, now however they are asking for the A1 units essential after asking for it desirable last time for the exact same fucking job. They make the job specs to suit whoever they want in post and it stinks. I was that mas i actually rang HR and asked why there are variations in the posts and they couldn't answer *rolly eyes*
What made me even more annoyed after that was the fact that yet again i am going to be on my own til 11 tomorrow. I'm sorry but i cannot physically run the reception AND man the switchboard. Angela my boss said to see how it goes and that her and Lindsey can help out. Yea my arse, angela won't get up to people who come into student services never mind reception, and then it all gets left to Lindsey. Well she can fuck off. I am not opening, if she wants to then she can deal with all the visitors. I am sixk to death of being walked all over in that place, i'm going to start standing up for myself.
I am ever so sorry about my language but that was the only highlight of my day yesterday. We lost 4-1 at the shitbok. It was cold, Paul Scharner gave away a penalty (which thankfully Anelka skied) shortly after scoring one of the best own goals you'll ever see, and Ryan Taylor didn't play :-(
Sort it out Bruce!
The carpark was a bit scandalous at £6! But we did manage to get out quickly after the match which was good as i was in no mood to hang around.
Poor Ricky Hatton lost in Las Vegas Saturday night/Sunday morning, i missed the fight but by all accounts he did well and was gutted that he'd let everyone down. Bless him.
Amir Khan however took a bit of the spotlight, he knocked Graham Earl out in 72 seconds! Go Amir! Because of him we didn't miss match of the day! :-) earl sounded like a right cocky so and so, so i'm glad Amir showed him how it's done.
Works really getting me down as usual. Today on the bulletin there was a job for an admin assessor, now however they are asking for the A1 units essential after asking for it desirable last time for the exact same fucking job. They make the job specs to suit whoever they want in post and it stinks. I was that mas i actually rang HR and asked why there are variations in the posts and they couldn't answer *rolly eyes*
What made me even more annoyed after that was the fact that yet again i am going to be on my own til 11 tomorrow. I'm sorry but i cannot physically run the reception AND man the switchboard. Angela my boss said to see how it goes and that her and Lindsey can help out. Yea my arse, angela won't get up to people who come into student services never mind reception, and then it all gets left to Lindsey. Well she can fuck off. I am not opening, if she wants to then she can deal with all the visitors. I am sixk to death of being walked all over in that place, i'm going to start standing up for myself.
Saturday, 8 December 2007
Club Tropicana drinks are freeeeee...
They might be in club tropicana but they are aren't at the JJB Stadium! Went on our Christmas do last night to the Wham tribute at the JJB Stadium. I really enjoyed them, saw them a bit back at half time, they were singing and then did the 'come on wigan you know the words...' to be met with silence. They could only get better!
Me and chris were the first ones dancing, and i didn't really stop dancing until we went home at 12. Thought my car had been locked on the car park but there was one entrance still open (Phew!) Got home however, chris went home and i stood outside for 10 mins trying to get into my flat unsuccessfully. Had to drive to chris' in the end and stay there. Still here actually, hope Preston beat Blackpool today else i'll have a moody christopher for the rest of the day. He has forewarned me though i suppose which is good. I've got my books here so i'll just sit and read :-)
Just ordered some fab PJ's from La Senza, they are all sooo good. Mine say worn out party girl, which i feel after last night. I don't know what got into my little legs! Think it was my Zara shoes being soooo comfy! The PJ's are cool though, quite expensive at £20 but good quality, i'm going to get more after Christmas so i've got lots of choice and they don't get worn out so quickly.
And on a last note....'mon Hatton tonight! Mayweather sounds like a right arse so i hope Ricky knocks his head off :-)
Me and chris were the first ones dancing, and i didn't really stop dancing until we went home at 12. Thought my car had been locked on the car park but there was one entrance still open (Phew!) Got home however, chris went home and i stood outside for 10 mins trying to get into my flat unsuccessfully. Had to drive to chris' in the end and stay there. Still here actually, hope Preston beat Blackpool today else i'll have a moody christopher for the rest of the day. He has forewarned me though i suppose which is good. I've got my books here so i'll just sit and read :-)
Just ordered some fab PJ's from La Senza, they are all sooo good. Mine say worn out party girl, which i feel after last night. I don't know what got into my little legs! Think it was my Zara shoes being soooo comfy! The PJ's are cool though, quite expensive at £20 but good quality, i'm going to get more after Christmas so i've got lots of choice and they don't get worn out so quickly.
And on a last note....'mon Hatton tonight! Mayweather sounds like a right arse so i hope Ricky knocks his head off :-)
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
So this is Christmas...
It's creeping up fast now, had our christmas dinner at work today, which was alright but nothing special, and Friday is our Christmas do. Still got a few last minute bits and bobs to get but nothing major which is good! I bought a tree on Sunday which is now stood proudly in the corner of the living room. It looks ace! Chris said it looks pretty like me :-)
On Saturday we managed to get a draw againist Citeh, which was a very good result. Poor Titus made a right cock up for their goal, i feel really sorry for him as it's obviously been magnified, but he'll coem good will our Titus, and i think he'll be a big player for us in the future. Paul Scharner scored out goal but tbh i think he's a right wanker now. First of all there was the comments about Chris Hutchings on his website (which have now been mysteriously removed, I've no doubt that the comments on the article calling him shit have also been removed) now he's slagging Steve bruce off! He's your CURRENT manager Paul, he's not going anywhere, but hopefully you will come January. We don't need players with bad attitudes at our club thank you.
Mario Melchiot got sent off too which wasn't good, particularly as Steve Bruce has *allegedly* said that he is the worst player he ever bought and he disrupts dressing rooms. Eek. Another one that might be gone with the left over turkey in January.
One player who *hopefully* won't be going anywhere is Emile Heskey. He got taken off with a slight knock on Saturday but i'd imagine he'll be fit for Bolton on Sunday as i think he was just taken off as a precaution.
I however missed all the fun and games at the JJB. I went to Wolves to watch Preston. Yes yes i know! But new ground and all that....
After my visit to the Molyneux, Stoke has been knocked off the top spot in the coldest grounds league.
Friday night i went to an Italian with Chris's family. It was lovely, i had garlic bread with cheese and then a margarhita pizza. Saturday night was spent with my beloved, we watched a reeeeeeally good programme about the southern coast, bournemouth and lynn regis etc, and we spent the night cuddled up together which is my fave thing in the whole world!
On Saturday we managed to get a draw againist Citeh, which was a very good result. Poor Titus made a right cock up for their goal, i feel really sorry for him as it's obviously been magnified, but he'll coem good will our Titus, and i think he'll be a big player for us in the future. Paul Scharner scored out goal but tbh i think he's a right wanker now. First of all there was the comments about Chris Hutchings on his website (which have now been mysteriously removed, I've no doubt that the comments on the article calling him shit have also been removed) now he's slagging Steve bruce off! He's your CURRENT manager Paul, he's not going anywhere, but hopefully you will come January. We don't need players with bad attitudes at our club thank you.
Mario Melchiot got sent off too which wasn't good, particularly as Steve Bruce has *allegedly* said that he is the worst player he ever bought and he disrupts dressing rooms. Eek. Another one that might be gone with the left over turkey in January.
One player who *hopefully* won't be going anywhere is Emile Heskey. He got taken off with a slight knock on Saturday but i'd imagine he'll be fit for Bolton on Sunday as i think he was just taken off as a precaution.
I however missed all the fun and games at the JJB. I went to Wolves to watch Preston. Yes yes i know! But new ground and all that....
After my visit to the Molyneux, Stoke has been knocked off the top spot in the coldest grounds league.
Friday night i went to an Italian with Chris's family. It was lovely, i had garlic bread with cheese and then a margarhita pizza. Saturday night was spent with my beloved, we watched a reeeeeeally good programme about the southern coast, bournemouth and lynn regis etc, and we spent the night cuddled up together which is my fave thing in the whole world!
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