Television
X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 1
There has been talk in the papers about the show losing viewers. I think this has nothing to do with the judges but as people are rightly saying – too many adverts.
X Factor Australia Live Show 4
This was 90’s night and I still can’t work out where they get all the songs from!
Anyway thought Mitchell Callaway sang really well tonight, really liked his voice. Andrew Wishart, as ever, was fab singing Nothing Compares To You. Read the story »
It’s Official – NatWest Staff Are Machines
I have moaned about NatWest before (and I’m sure it won’t be the last) but my visit today takes the biscuit.
Standing in the queue to meet a real cashier my husband and I were approached by another member of staff to ask if we would like to use the machines in the foyer. I said no Read the story »
Feeling Younger
It’s so easy these days to get stuck in a rut. The pressure of just getting by day to day with the usual daily chores be it going to work, doing the school run, housework, whatever it is you do on a regular, mundane basis.
Books
Pink Champagne and Apple Juice by Anne Brooke
I read this book a little while ago and I knew then I was going to love this book even before reading it. My measure of a good read is how fast I get through it. By that, if I’ve read it within...
Back Spin by Harlan Coben
This is the first book I’ve read by Harlan Coben and it certainly won’t be the last. His style of writing is easy, humourous and to the point ie he describes what is necessary and doesn’t...
Money
Tesco – Every Little Helps – Unless It’s Customer Service
For a company that goes all out to entice customers into their stores, with their ‘every little helps’ tag line and numerous voice overs from stars, I’m afraid the level of customer service is going down hill.
And funnily enough it appears to be coming from management outside of the branches. Read the story »
Technobabble
Amazon Kindle – FAIL
In a deliciously ironic moment, Amazon (who we quite like) have shot themselves in the foot after an incident with the Kindle e-reader. I’ve fancied one of those for quite a while, but as I live...
Blu-Ray A Bit Of A Flop?
I’ve never been too excited about the thought of High Definition movies. I’m quite satisfied with the DVD format, and the benefits of Blu-Ray over DVD are – when you look closely...
Music
Muse – Uprising
A great track by a great group. Although I’ve heard of the group I’d not equated their music to the band. It was only...
Mr Hudson – White Lies
While looking around for some new albums to buy, came across Straight No Chaser by Mr Hudson. I’m just about to order the album...
Willow Smith-Whip My Hair
Willow Smith, daughter of Will Smith has released a record and apparently is going to sign up to Jay-Z’s record label. She is...
Celebrities
Trinny and Susannah – What They Did Next
Trinny and Susannah are probably best remembered for their series of shows What Not To Wear. No matter what you may have thought...
Time Out
Communication!
“My husband said he needed more space, so I locked him outside.”
Money, Money, Money.
People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.
Nature
Swan Song
I had the pleasure of going for a long walk with a friend yesterday around some lakes that aren’t too far from us. It was a...
Whether the Weather . .
Apparently the Met office has been under fire for not being able to forecast the weather properly. Is that such a big surprise? Weather...
