I crossed my gig item off the list in spectacular style last night. Noel Gallagher at the SECC. I know the venue gets slated for being appalling, but I have to say I thought it was great. I was practically on the barrier, right enough. The only downside of course is (as usual for the SECC or many venues in Glasgow for that matter) was drunken arseholes thinking it's alright to push people around. It's not, it never is. Why would anyone think it could be? Pricks. But anyway, Whatever, Little By Little, Supersonic, Everybody's On The Run, If I Had A Gun. All of them absolutely outstanding. Noel can work a crowd by doing absolutely nothing. He doesn't need to do the whole prancing about, making a big show of himself thing. Never has and it wouldn't suit him if he did. The only downside for me is that it felt like it was over in no time at all. If I hadn't been getting a bit squashed, I'd have gladly stood there until next week while he played I'm A Little Teapot and loved every second.
It was, of course, helped by the fact I got to spend a day out on the sauce with some great company. What a day. What a liiiiiiiiiiii-ife. Love it.
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Fannies an' that.
I sat down today and decided to cross another item off my list, so I completed an online unit. I picked cervical screening. I know all about minges now. Lucky me.
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Basil
Saw a growing basil pot at a reduced price in Tesco. Bought it, cut away the dead bits, watered it. Growing basil done.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Made banana bread today for the first time. I'm not sure why I'm posting this. It wasn't to keep up with my recipe for the month because I've done two already. I didn't think I'd even like it (it's ok, as it happens, but that's by the by). I only made it because I bought bananas at the weekend and they were looking a little on the soft side today, so I thought I'd better do something with them. God bless Nigella for once again, it's one of her recipes. So, er. Yeah. That's about it really. Banana bread.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Four!
Watched The Usual Suspects this evening. I know I'm miles behind the rest of civilisation and that is why I already knew the big secret behind the film, which did detract a fair bit from my enjoyment of it. That doesn't mean, however, that I didn't enjoy it, because I did. The impact might have been lost, but the way it was revealed was clever and fascinating. Like Ed Norton, I've yet to see Kevin Spacey in a role I didn't like (I'm not saying he's only ever done superb films, but his role in them is always great). And also like Ed Norton, there always seems to be narration in the films that I have seen. Odd that, but I must like it.
So, that's 4 items crossed off. I'm running through ideas in my head just now about how I can get rid of a few more when the weather starts warming up, and of course trying to double them up so that I can do a few at the same time. For example, I can take a train to Edinburgh, do a bus tour and visit the dungeon and knock out three in a day, if you'll pardon the expression. Combining is definitely the way forward for this. 4 in just over a month is way off the pace!
So, that's 4 items crossed off. I'm running through ideas in my head just now about how I can get rid of a few more when the weather starts warming up, and of course trying to double them up so that I can do a few at the same time. For example, I can take a train to Edinburgh, do a bus tour and visit the dungeon and knock out three in a day, if you'll pardon the expression. Combining is definitely the way forward for this. 4 in just over a month is way off the pace!
February's Cooking
I've made two new recipes this month, so I'm well ahead on this item.
Yesterday, I made my own pizza. Dough and everything. From scratch. Oh, aye. Topped it with cheddar, mozzarella and bacon. I can't believe I forgot the onions though. I've just realised that while typing this. Oh well, it was flipping lovely anyway.
Today it was Snickerdoodles. Yeah, when I first heard of them I thought "what the flaming feck is that?" too. Well, they're quite a thick biscuit made with nutmeg and vanilla, with a texture a little like a rock cake and they're rolled in sugar and cinnamon before they're baked. Absolutely gorgeous and very easy to make. I made 22 of the things half an hour ago, I've got 14 left and they're not going to last the evening. De-bloody-licious.
Was meant to watch Unusual Suspects with the husband last night, but he went to the pub "for an hour" around 7.45 and got home around 10, so that didn't happen. The steaming great arsehole. Still, he fell asleep on the couch, I got to sleep in the starfish position for a bit and listen to him babble shite in his sleep. I've also got a film to watch tonight, so it's not all bad.
Yesterday, I made my own pizza. Dough and everything. From scratch. Oh, aye. Topped it with cheddar, mozzarella and bacon. I can't believe I forgot the onions though. I've just realised that while typing this. Oh well, it was flipping lovely anyway.
Today it was Snickerdoodles. Yeah, when I first heard of them I thought "what the flaming feck is that?" too. Well, they're quite a thick biscuit made with nutmeg and vanilla, with a texture a little like a rock cake and they're rolled in sugar and cinnamon before they're baked. Absolutely gorgeous and very easy to make. I made 22 of the things half an hour ago, I've got 14 left and they're not going to last the evening. De-bloody-licious.
Was meant to watch Unusual Suspects with the husband last night, but he went to the pub "for an hour" around 7.45 and got home around 10, so that didn't happen. The steaming great arsehole. Still, he fell asleep on the couch, I got to sleep in the starfish position for a bit and listen to him babble shite in his sleep. I've also got a film to watch tonight, so it's not all bad.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
More films
I've kept up with my film watching item fairly easily. It's a piece of pee when you've got a little one to feed because both require my arses being firmly plonked on the sofa.
I've no intention of blogging about every film I watch or else this would get incredibly boring very, very quickly (and that's working on the presumption that it's not already). However, when I do come across a film that I really like, I'll mention it.
There's two films this week, so I'll write about them in the order I've watched them. First up, American History X. I've yet to see Ed Norton in anything that I didn't like. Admittedly, I've not watched many films with him in, but he's great to watch, not least because he's quite nice to look at. On to the film though, the story was great, the moral behind it was a worthwhile one (Racism is bad!) and with an ending I didn't see coming. I can normally spot a shock or a twist from a mile away, but I spent this film wondering where exactly it was going. I was not disappointed. There's a couple of unpleasant scenes (parts of the film are set in prison. Make of that what you will), but they work well with the entire production and nothing is any more graphic than it need be. I imagine most people have seen this by now as it was released in 1998, but I'd sooner not spoil it for anyone that hasn't. Personally, I can't believe I waited so long, especially since I had a huge crush on the other Ed (Furlong) when I was a kid.
On to the next film though, which was Up. I've seen and heard plenty of people recommend this and again, I wasn't disappointed. I've said it before, but I'm really not a weepy person. However, the first half an hour of this film had me blubbing like a little girl. Up is the tale of a man who endeavours to fulfil his wife's dream after her death. The first half an hour basically follows their life from their meeting until her dying and his resolve to achieve the dream. It's a Disney number, so it won't come as much of a surprise, or a spoiler, to hear that he does in the end, but the story of him getting there and finding a friend or two along the way is worth seeing for itself. A real cheesy but feel-good film and kids will love it too.
I've no intention of blogging about every film I watch or else this would get incredibly boring very, very quickly (and that's working on the presumption that it's not already). However, when I do come across a film that I really like, I'll mention it.
There's two films this week, so I'll write about them in the order I've watched them. First up, American History X. I've yet to see Ed Norton in anything that I didn't like. Admittedly, I've not watched many films with him in, but he's great to watch, not least because he's quite nice to look at. On to the film though, the story was great, the moral behind it was a worthwhile one (Racism is bad!) and with an ending I didn't see coming. I can normally spot a shock or a twist from a mile away, but I spent this film wondering where exactly it was going. I was not disappointed. There's a couple of unpleasant scenes (parts of the film are set in prison. Make of that what you will), but they work well with the entire production and nothing is any more graphic than it need be. I imagine most people have seen this by now as it was released in 1998, but I'd sooner not spoil it for anyone that hasn't. Personally, I can't believe I waited so long, especially since I had a huge crush on the other Ed (Furlong) when I was a kid.
On to the next film though, which was Up. I've seen and heard plenty of people recommend this and again, I wasn't disappointed. I've said it before, but I'm really not a weepy person. However, the first half an hour of this film had me blubbing like a little girl. Up is the tale of a man who endeavours to fulfil his wife's dream after her death. The first half an hour basically follows their life from their meeting until her dying and his resolve to achieve the dream. It's a Disney number, so it won't come as much of a surprise, or a spoiler, to hear that he does in the end, but the story of him getting there and finding a friend or two along the way is worth seeing for itself. A real cheesy but feel-good film and kids will love it too.
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