tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30979412844245378792024-03-19T09:22:09.180+00:00Thoughts Of A Corkette.Feel Free to Disagree.Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-17547690241296810982018-09-04T12:46:00.002+01:002018-09-04T12:48:54.195+01:00I'm Back Like I Left Something<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi Internet,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weirdly, this little blog still gets regular views, even though it hasn't been updated for nearly 6 years. I've read back a few of the old posts and they are pretty cringey. Both in content and grammar. Hopefully I am a little bit less so, now that I am in my 30's. Probably not, though. I don't even remember writing some of them, or even thinking any of the thoughts I vocalised. I considered deleting them. But they are a part of my history, and my blogs history, so it seems right that they stay. Plus, the blog post on Jared Leto has hundreds of views, and I am unlikely to reach the same level again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm not sure what made me revisit this today. But here I am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't know what I am going to turn this in to, but I like the idea of having an outlet for my thoughts, even if nobody ever reads them. Feels quite cathartic to get them out into the universe. Do people even blog anymore? No matters anyway - I've never been one for trying to keep up with the cool kids. As emphasised by my use of the phrase "cool kids".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let's see how I long I keep this up for.</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-235975915268321272012-09-22T20:51:00.000+01:002012-09-22T20:51:00.084+01:00Saturday Shallowness<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>JGL Edition</b></span><br />
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Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-81581152123195051242012-09-18T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-18T20:00:04.153+01:00A Little Help From My Friends?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Lovely Readers,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you very much for taking time out of your business (or slacker) schedules to visit my blog. I don't know who you all are, but its very much appreciated all the same. I kinda like the mystery of it to be honest. But the point of this post is not just to send thanks though. I am requesting some blog type help in that I am running low on inspiration on ideas at the mo and help is needed!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Basically you can help in two ways:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">if you are feeling particularly creative, maybe you would like to write your own post. It can be on any topic. Just email it to becauseisayso@live.co.uk when you are done.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks again for reading,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Corkette :)</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-69244247729287546722012-09-17T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-17T20:00:01.839+01:00Is This The Way It's Really Going Down?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Top Five: Justin Timberlake</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Dick In A Box.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Like I Love You.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Lovestoned.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. SexyBack.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Cry Me A River.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a list of things that are not necessities to my life, but I want them all the same. Mostly because I think they are cool (though I am most likely incorrect in this view) and that is the only reason for my wanting. If any of you happen to win the lottery jackpot and wish to be a generous donor to fund my frivolous needs, it would be most appreciated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Beats By Dre Headphones (haven't settled on a colour yet).</b></span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-63130903736646453652012-09-10T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-13T13:22:45.557+01:00I Feel In Heaven When I Look In Your Eyes.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top Five: Backstreet Boys</span><br />
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Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-49040125109507320562012-09-07T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-07T20:19:05.221+01:00No Need For Nervousness, It's Just A Little Turbulence.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Top Five: Things About Aeroplane Adventures</u></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To me, it doesn't feel like the holiday has begun until you have made it through all the airport departments and are on the plane. Then it is time to relax.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. The Views.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have rarely had the chance to be in the window seat whilst flying, but they are (obviously) the best seats on the plane. I like it when you fly through thick clouds and emerge out the top on a sea of cotton wool.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Leaving Home.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I am not a high-flying business person, going on a plane means just one thing - I AM GOING ON HOLIDAY!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Coming Home.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you happen to have had a (slightly or mightily) traumatic holiday, sometimes it is nice to back in the plane and know that soon you will back in the land of (relative) normality.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Air Hostesses.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not only do you get a warm greeting when you arrive, but they bring you drinks and food treats throughout the journey. They even allow you to do a bit of shopping should you require it. And hopefully not let you die if the plane plummets to the ground.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Any excuse to sit back and watch a film is good by me. You must have noticed. It is most exciting when there is a vast array of recent films to chose from and catch up. It is like having your own personal DVD collection in your seat. Which is a bit like being at home though, to be honest.</span></div>
Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-3201238476145143372012-09-06T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-06T20:00:03.206+01:00You Made A Rebel Of A Careless Man's Careful Daughter.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Top Five: Taylor Swift</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Love Story.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Mine.</b></span><br />
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I have had a bit of a moan in the past about Reading Festival and how much it hates me, but there have also been really good times - these are the five songs that remind me of those times. Also, to save repetition later, my friend known as The Music Guru was with me when all these events happened. And most likely The Welsh Boy too.<br />
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5. Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl?<br />
Running into the tent and dancing like a loon while leaving the bags with someone else. Good times.<br />
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4. Cobra Starship - Snakes On A Plane<br />
In a street teaming effort, we had to deposit some rubber snakes around the site in promotion of the single. I am not convinced we had much of an impact in the sales of the single, but we did leave a rubber snake on a condiments table and then ran away.<br />
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3. Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up, Look Sharp<br />
As referenced before in a post on mosh-pit style experiences, this was one hell of a dance party! Which may have happened on two occasions, or I could be remembering it incorrectly.<br />
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2. Feeder - Buck Rogers<br />
This is gonna sound like a random memory, but this song reminds me of needing to go the lovely toilet facilities during the Feeder set, dancing in the seemingly endless queue and then taking what felt like forever trying to find where I started in the first place.<br />
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1. Taking Back Sunday - Error:Operator.<br />
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Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-7708155202446827492012-09-04T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-04T20:00:03.839+01:00I Feel Like A Hero, And You Are My Heroine.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Top Five: Superheroes</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From someone who has never read a Comic Book that wasn't the Beano or Dandy.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Human Torch.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It says a lot about how many times I have watched the two Chris Evans and co films that even my Mum knows what I am talking about when I reference it. The Human Torch is my favourite of the Fantastic Four not only because he is played by Chris Evans (I have mentioned him far too much already), but that I smile every time he shouts 'Flame On!'</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Iron Man.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">His suit is ridiculously cool and shiny. His is super rich. He is witty. He is Robert Downey Jr.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Wolverine.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, so he doesn't get a fancy costume, or even an alter ego. But he does have Adamantium claws, which is pretty cool. He is also a bit of a grumpy old man. And he is Hugh Jackman. I'll stop that now, I promise.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Batman.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether it is super serious or cheesy and camp, Batman is always a winner. Even if I don't understand why he has such a deep voice when in costume.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Spiderman.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He can fly. Sort of. That is pretty cool. He is still a teenager. That is pretty cool. He is very skilled at taking out Scientists who have undertaken unruly experiences. That is pretty cool. He is now played by Andrew Garfield. This post is getting far too repetitive.</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-81458622484640624182012-09-03T20:00:00.000+01:002012-09-03T20:00:02.232+01:00I'm A Gangster On The Dancefloor<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top Five: The Saturdays</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. All Fired Up</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Higher</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Ego</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Notorious</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Work</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Cardiff Castle.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can walk through the castle walls and dress up in military gear. Amazing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Millennium Stadium.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have only been inside once (to see Take That!), but every time I spy the roof from afar, I get really excited.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Cosmeston Lakes.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feed the ducks. Play in the park. Run away from Swans. Family fun for all!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Clwb Ifor Bach.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Possibly the hottest, sweatiest gig venue ever created. But always full of enthusiastic listeners.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Cardiff University.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have never attended the actual learning part of the building, but have been to so many good gigs in the two venues there that I have lost count.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*not including my former housemates house. Also, there is going to be a bit of a theme.</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-42568923642770922202012-09-01T20:00:00.001+01:002012-09-01T20:00:02.416+01:00Shake Those Hips In My Direction<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Top 5: Musicals</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. On The Town</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly, any film that features both Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly really needs to be seen. On The Town is the story of three naval officers who are on leave for just one day in the Big Apple, and hilarity, love and, of course, singing and dancing ensues. I remember I first saw this film was back in my post-drop-out, slacker days, and the last time was to get me in the mood for my holiday to NYC.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Hairspray</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not gonna lie, I only took in an interest in the movie of this because a certain Mr Efron was in it. This will be a shocking fact to precisely zero percentage of anyone who has already read a post on here before. I once went to Sing-A-Long-Hairspray with my Mum and I LOVED it. If you have never been to one before, they play the movie on a screen, with the words coming up on the screen for the songs, but you are also provided props for each song to dance with. It is a-ma-zing!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Sound Of Music</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had this on VHS when I was a young-un and watched it again and again and again and again, much to the delight of my family members. I maintain that it has educational value though, as it taught me important life lessons such as all the musical notes, Nuns will hide you from the Nazi's, clothing can be made from unwanted curtains and it is not socially acceptable to summon children using a whistle.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Lion King</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Considering I don't own this film, and don't recall us owning it when I was little, I don't know how I have managed to see it as many times as I have. Back when I was a particularly cool Primary School attendee, me and my friend used to sing the songs on the coach on the way to swimming lessons. If you haven't seen the stage show, you really, really should. You will laugh, sing and even cry a little bit.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in the days before the VHS over-use and the coach entertainment, I had the cassette of this and I am fairly certain that other than Take That, it was the only thing I listened to. I still own the tape now (with Jason Donavon singing), a VHS starring Donnie Osmond and have also gone all high tech and have downloaded a copy on iTunes. Just in case that doesn't make me seem obsessive enough, I have also been to see the stage show starring Lee Mead. I bloody love this musical!</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-326760065792860912012-08-31T20:23:00.000+01:002012-08-31T21:49:05.003+01:00You're Really Growing On Me<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top Five: Songs That I Hated But Now Love</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can't really explain why. It's just how it is.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. How We Do (Party) - Rita Ora</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. E.T. - Katy Perry</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Fight For This Love - Cheryl Cole<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4umc87T5UMs" width="560"></iframe></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Rolling In The Deep - Adele</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. SexyBack - Justin Timberlake</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Super Smiley Sports Folks.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They seem to be a bit of a rarity sometimes, so if there is no-one I am supporting in a 'Wooo! GB!' kind-of fashion, I always route for the smiliest one. A particularly good time to coo at smiley athletes is in the line-ups on the track before a race.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Baby-Sized Shoes.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They are just so tiny! Converse and Ugg Boots are the best.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Marriage Proposal Acceptances.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doesn't matter if it is in real life or not. One of my personal favourites was at Wembley Arena when Paramore called a guy and his girlfriend up on stage so that he could propose to her in front of a sell-out crowd, which was then followed by the band serenading them. A cynical person could suggest that she only accepted under peer pressure, but I prefer to think more optimistically than that.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Little Kids in Tae Kwon-Do Doboks.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every Thursday as the Leisure Centre, little children are dressed in their doboks ready for their martial arts training. Normally the tops are too big so they look really baggy, and it kind of looks like they are in their PJs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Baby Animals.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Surely everyone loves baby animals, right? I can't limit it down to any one particular animal. but unless they are an insect, I'm probably going to think its cute.</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-6308227084846459792012-08-26T20:00:00.000+01:002012-08-31T21:49:05.006+01:00Is It Cos I'm (Un)Cool?<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Five: Things I Paid For On iTunes.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And a YouTube vid to demonstrate my level of uncool (just in case it is currently in doubt).</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Blur - The Best Of Blur</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Justin Bieber - Believe</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is really no excuse for this.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Maroon 5 - Overexposed</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Aiden Grimshaw - Is This Love?</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Perving Potential.</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not a sole reason for attending, but one of the perks.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Quiz Shows.</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gym which I attend has 4 TVs to chose from, and one of which is bound to be showing at least one Quiz Show for you to play along with. My personal favourite is Pointless, but the one with the giant 2p arcade machine is a close second.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. The Drive To The Gym.</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pretty much without fail, always attended by my Gym Buddy. Its a good time for us to either have a whinge about work related matters, or for me to force her to listen to something cheesy and/or age inappropriate and then laugh at the disapproving face I get in return.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Weight Loss.</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although no massive changes have been made, this was the whole point of going in the first place.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am very unlikely to complain if there is an opportunity for me to put on a pair of headphones and turn the music up really loud. Failing that, playing the Scott Mills Daily Podcast always makes me giggle to myself, and although I risk looking like a crazy person, it does make the time go faster. Sometimes too fast.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*other MP3 players are available. I just don't own one.</span>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-44436119202172049282011-02-10T22:28:00.003+00:002011-02-18T13:36:05.399+00:00Woah Mona Lisa! Part TwoJust because I am a little bit in love with this song. And the band. Other than that, there is no point to this post other than to say "YIPPEEE! THE NEW PANIC! VID IS HERE!". <div><br /></div><div><iframe title="YouTube video player" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gOgpdp3lP8M" frameborder="0" width="640"></iframe></div>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-83139794817622229442011-02-03T13:00:00.000+00:002011-02-03T13:00:13.132+00:00Baby, It's Cold Outside.<b>Top Five: Ways To Not Freeze To Death.</b><div>Disclaimer: I make no promises that indulging in these activities will not actually result in you freezing to death, so please don't come and haunt me if my advice turns out to be a little less than useful. However, I have tried all of these myself and as far as I am aware have yet to cross over to the other side.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Hot Water Bottle Under The Jumper.</b> But over T-shirt.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Lying In The Bath. </b>With Reading Material + Alcohol.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Dancing.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Cuddling Big Dogs.</b> Or Cats. Or Humans.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Refuse To Get Out Of Bed.</b></div>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-51911549880102589892011-02-01T13:00:00.002+00:002011-02-01T13:00:02.619+00:00Woah Mona Lisa!Panic! At The Disco (yes, the '!' is now back!) have returned from the wilderness with a reduced line-up, but back to the awesomeness of their debut album. I think it's all down to the reinsertion of the punctuation mark that does it. Unfortunately, the official video has yet to be released, but there is a lyric video with a lovely theatrical font to view instead.<div><br /></div><div><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6coqkaaQYG8?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-38853902367930332822011-01-31T13:28:00.004+00:002011-01-31T13:50:48.929+00:00Where The Magic Comes Alive!<strong>Top Five: Rides at Alton Towers</strong><br />I've not been for a while, but they are the rides I have enjoyed the best on my last trip. So don't get angry at me if I have missed off a new, awesome ride. I probably haven't been on it yet. Or didn't like it very much. Both are plausible.<br /><br /><strong>5. Tea Cup Ride</strong><br />Yes, I am child.<br /><br /><strong>4. Oblivion</strong><br />Normally has the shortest queue of all the big rides.<br /><br /><strong>3. Nemesis</strong><br />Okay, so you get very sore ears by the end of it, but still...<br /><br /><strong>2. Rita: Queen of Speed</strong><br />Faster than I could ever think it was possible to go. Best adrenalin rush ever.<br /><br /><strong>1. Air</strong><br />It's like you are flying!<br /><br /><br />And while i'm at it....<br /><br /><br /><strong>Top Five: Alton Towers Dissappointments</strong><br /><br /><strong>5. Spinball Whizzer</strong><br />Admittedly, I was not in the greatest mood when I went on this, and it was raining.<br /><br /><strong>4. 3D cinema</strong><br />I had already seen the film they had on. Pointless!<br /><br /><strong>3. Corkscrew</strong><br />Pretty much 30 seconds of having your head bashed about. Not ideal.<br /><br /><strong>2. Haunted Hollow</strong><br />The least scary thing EVER.<br /><br /><strong>1. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: The Ride</strong><br />I had many issues with this ride. Mainly that it was a bit lame, and the voice of Charlie is a bit too upper class.Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-5085872865380244112011-01-23T19:53:00.002+00:002011-01-23T19:59:53.345+00:00I Know I'm Finding It Hard To BreatheHurrah! The music video for You Me At Six's song with a rapper called Chiddy (minus his 'Bang') has arrived. Neither of them feature in the video. I do not know if this is down to busy schedules, pure laziness or an artistic decision, but the fangirls of YouTube are not happy about this.<div><br /></div><div><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3kIIMefEdr4?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-68867126077804248082011-01-21T21:13:00.002+00:002011-01-21T21:26:49.025+00:00BISS Awards: Most Played 2010<b>Top 10 Most Played Songs of 2010.</b><div>According to last.fm - who would not lie to me. But does like to make me look like a Miley Cyrus obsessive.</div><div><br /></div><div>Somethings to note about the year 2010:</div><div>It was the year where I became fully obsessed with You Me At Six.</div><div>I was not a Miley Cyrus fanatic.</div><div>Last.fm ignores all the achingly cool music I listen to.</div><div><br /></div><div>One of the above statements is a lie. I think you all know which one. Unless this is the first post you read.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>10. Ignorance</b> by Paramore</div><div><br /></div><div><b>9. Need You Now</b> by Lady Antebellum</div><div><br /></div><div><b>8. The Consequence</b> by You Me At Six</div><div><br /></div><div><b>7. Dear Maria, Count Me In</b> by All Time Low</div><div><br /></div><div><b>6. Liquid Confidence</b> by You Me At Six</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Defying Gravity</b> by the cast of Glee</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. Stay With Me</b> by You Me At Six</div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Can't Be Tamed</b> by Miley Cyrus</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. In My Head</b> by Jason Derulo</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Russian Roulette</b> by Rihanna</div>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097941284424537879.post-73689026224437127312011-01-17T22:00:00.001+00:002011-01-17T22:07:31.940+00:00BISS Awards: Best Movie 2010<span style="font-weight:bold;">2010: Best Films</span><br />Summed up in one sentence. Or at least attempted to.<br /><br />May Contain Spoilers. But then again maybe not.<br />You have been warned. So don't complain either way.<br />Trailers included to entice you. I am not paid by anyone. Wish I was though.<br /><br /><b>10. Tamara Drewe</b><br />This film has a bit of everything: comedy, country bumpkin lifestyle, rockstars, Gemma Arterton in very short shorts and a genuinely shocking twist in the plot.<div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lwHxdsO3o6Q?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lwHxdsO3o6Q?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>9. Despicable Me</b><br />I didn't expect much from this film, but it turned out to be very touching and funny.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ueY6Jic8rUg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ueY6Jic8rUg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>8. Get Him To The Greek</b><br />Russell Brand is actually a very talented actor - who knew?</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kGIbV3-Rl3E?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kGIbV3-Rl3E?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>7. Inception</b><br />It annoys me that this film was made out to be really complicated and yet it made complete sense to me. I am weird like that.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/66TuSJo4dZM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/66TuSJo4dZM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>6. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse</b><br />I am a little bit ashamed of myself.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QeRfFQt3ezg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QeRfFQt3ezg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>5. Buried</b><br />Ryan Reynolds on screen for 95 minutes? Yes please!</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a3NClUkY700?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a3NClUkY700?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>4. Kick Ass</b><br />You feel like the coolest person in the world while watching this film.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O5mxBaXHcFw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O5mxBaXHcFw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>3. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part One</b><br />I was going to see it twice in one week, until my day turned into a complete disaster. This is no fault of Warner Brothers.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/03EKQt-JpIc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/03EKQt-JpIc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>2. Scott Pilgrim vs The World</b><br />You feel like the nerdiest person in the world while watching this film. But in a good way.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7wd5KEaOtm4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7wd5KEaOtm4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /><br /><b>1. Toy Story 3</b><br />No explanation needed.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JcpWXaA2qeg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JcpWXaA2qeg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div>Corkettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452565888688320499noreply@blogger.com0