Sunday, 31 March 2013

Why i loved Savage Garden, and always will.

Ever since i heard "Truly. Madly,Deeply" for the first time, i knew that i would love this band.

And i did. And even though Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes are no longer a band /duo, i still continue to be a fan.

They made some wonderful song's, with beautiful and  meaningful lyrics, made even more powerful by Darren's emotional vocals, the songs, in my opinion, are timeless.

One of my favourite tracks is called "Two beds and a coffee machine", and it's a beautiful, haunting song about living in an abusive relationship.

I listen to their albums all the time. No matter what mood i'm in, i will find a track that fits that mood.

Savage Garden were a lot more than just another pop duo. They were something special, and they split up before they got the sucess they deserved.

If you like good music, then this is the band for you.

Ever bought an album on spur of the moment?.

I ask because, as i write this, i am listening to Elvis Costello. I like a few of his songs, and as i was standing in HMV looking for a Mariah Carey cd my mum wanted me to get her, i just happened to come across Elvis Costello and i thought 'I am gonna buy this'.

And i am glad i did. I really like the album. Its the Armed Forces one. This album is one of the best i own. And i have only listened to three quarters of it. Its that good.

Also. albums i really wanted have turned out to be crap in the past (i wanted Delta Goodrems Innocent eyes album for ages, and then when i did get it, i didn't enjoy it) so i may just start buying albums on a whim, and who knows, i may find some hidden gems out there.

The movie "Pillow Talk".

I think that i must have seen this film about 500. And i still love it.

I remember first seeing it when i was little girl. It has always been one of my favourite Doris Day movies.

It's about a career woman, Jan, who has to share a telephone line with a womanizer songwriter, Brad. They argue without any idea who each other are.

One night, Brad sees Jan in a bar, and pretends to be a tourist called Rex. Jan starts dating 'Rex', and not only is Jan's admirer Jonathon not happy about it, but Brad teases Jan about her relationship with his alter ego (only she has no idea that Brad and Rex are the same person). And Jan falls in love with Rex, and then she finds out the truth.

There's a lot of funny scenes in this movie. One is where a OBGYN nurse and doctor think Brad/Rex thinks he's pregnant, after he goes into the office to hide, and then the nurse sees him coming out of a ladies bathroom.

It's a fun movie, and one of my favourites.

Bear's haven't always been my first love.

People know i love bears. I have a few teddies and me to you bears, but they actually weren't always my first love.

Rabbits were.

When i was about 13 my Grandma bought me a medium sized bunny soft toy. It was pink and white. I adored it (i still do) and then that christmas, i got a slightly larger one. And then a collection grew.

I have about 16 in total. They are all different colours and sizes and look different, but i love them all. Some of them are my mum's but i have adopted them too.

I think with it being easter, and not seeing many rabbit/ bunny toys has made me realize how special mine are. Each one has a little story about how they found a home with me.

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Looking forward to the Veronica Mars movie.

I loved Veronica Mars. If you haven't seen the show before, then you should check it out. It's about a teenage P.I who solves mysteries, but it's got a film noir feel about it. It's really good.

Anyway, i am looking forward to the film. I have read some spoilers about what may happen in it, and it sounds good. I hope it can get back to the "glory" days of the show.

I didn't mind the later shows, although i know a few people who weren't keen on them.

I hope we have a lot of Veronica and Keith moments. I loved their father /daughter moments.

I managed to make alterations to a knitting pattern.

This is the first time that has ever happened. And i am rather proud of myself.

I have been trying to knit a lipbalm holder, because i literally love lip balm. I have really dry lips and lipbalm is my lifesaver. Anyway, the pattern said use 4mm needles, and i used a variety of wool, and everytime it came out short.

I then decided to use 6mm needles and DK wool and it worked.

I made two, just to be certain the first one wasn't a fluke, and it wasn't. Both have turned out perfect.

Also, for the first time ever, i managed to purl the loops without losing any. So i have had a very productive afternoon.

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

I know who Nathan is (P.O.I).

Following on from my earlier post about who Nathan was in the fantastic "Person of Interest", i have now remembered who he is.

He is Will's father, and Harold's friend, and former co worker.

I had a total memory freeze lol. I still wonder why Harold called John by that name. I think i wan't it to be more than just Harold been drugged at the time. I want clues to who John Reese really is.

I actually thought John could have been Elias at first, but obviously not. I also thought that Harold could have been Nathan, and faked his own death, but that's not really gonna turn out true either.

Also, i think my favourite character is turning out to be Fusco. I love how he wants to put his past mistakes behind him, and really be a good cop. Everytime John makes him seem like he's still corrupt, i feel so bad for him. He totally has grown as a character. I love all four main characters though. And i am starting to "ship" John and Carter. I love their little chemistry.