Sunday, 19 July 2015

Just Me - Bingewatching

Hello everyone!

So, I'm pretty sure that everyone is well aware of bingewatching. For those who don't know what it is, it's when you watch multiple episodes/series in one sitting. Hell, there's even TV programs that have been created to binge on, like Grace & Frankie and Orange Is The New Black. To me when I really get into a tv series, I'M. ADDICTED. TO. IT. Like a couple of days ago, I got into Grace & Frankie on Netflix. I finished it the next day.

See what I mean about addicted.

Isn't it odd. Thinking that getting into TV shows, and watching a lot of them is bad.

One day I can see there being a TV Addicts Anonymous group.

"Hi everyone, I'm Sam and I'm addicted to TV."

"Hello Sam."

"It's been a week since my last bingewatch. I fell of the wagon when Season 7 of Orange Is The New Black came out."

Like yesterday for example. I watched 7 episode of Grey's Anatomy in a row, simply because the end of Season 5 is so fucking good! (That cliffhanger though)

As I'm writing this, Im watching Grey's Anatomy. The lives of fictional people are better then my own life I think.

I've always bingewatched stuff, It's just how I am. And like since Netflix's came around. Oh god, Netflix and me is a story for another day.

So what have you bingewatched? Here is my, shamefully long list of mine.


  • Grey's Anatomy
  • Buffy
  • Desperate Housewives 
  • Friends
  • Downton Abbey
  • Miranda
  • Sex And The City
  • Bad Girls (UK TV series about a women's prison.)
  • Footballer's Wives
  • Absolutely Fabulous
  • ER

So yeah, I don't know where I'm going with this, again. 

Byeeeeee !






Saturday, 18 July 2015

Just Me - The Anti-Bucket list

Hello everyone!

So while thinking of blog ideas. I hit a brick-wall. I just had no idea. So I goggled "Blog post Ideas" and I stumbled across a blog named Fat Mum Slim. There was an fantastic blog post about blog post ideas. One of the ideas was to write your anti-bucket list. Which is a list of things you hope you never have to do before you die.

I thought that this would be a fun idea to do, I could also maybe share my bucket list on another day. Well maybe, but it is rather personal, so I don't know. Maybe one day I will share this. So without further adieu here is my anti-bucket list.


My Anti-Bucket List

1. Get divorced.

Although 42% of marriages end in divorce (Source), I really don't want this to happen. It's so sad to think that if you get divorced, you have seriously and completely misjudged your soul mate, somebody who you thought that you would spend your whole life together, If that ever happened to me, I would feel like jumping off a bridge. 

2. Getting a prison sentence.

In my opinion, people who are in prison are lowlifes. They have broken the laws set into place to protect and safeguard us. Somebody breaking these, to threatening our well-being to me makes them lowlifes. Getting sent to prison is the lowest of the low.

3. Painful/lonely death

To me, the idea of ding alone, or painfully makes me feel kind of depressed. I mean imagine, being in so much pain, feeling like a million sharp knifes stabbing you all over, until you take your last breath. Or being completely alone on this lonely planet, with nobody caring or thinking about you, or even being with you when you die.
Imagine that being your last moment on this earth.

4. Being stuck in a dead end job

It must really suck being stuck in a job, which you don't enjoy and is at an complete dead end. Hell, your only still doing it because you get paid at the end of the mouth (probably not enough). If it was me, I would probably slam my head against my desk until i could be sent home sick, maybe if you do it like all the time you could get fired. That's a plus, right!

So I hope you enjoyed my Anti-Bucket list, I'll see you again tomorrow!

Bye!

Friday, 17 July 2015

10 Tips For Handing Summer

Hello everyone!

So from my post yesterday you could properly tell that I couldn't handle the heat. As it is still hot today (and I have nothing to post) I will give you 10 tips to handling summer. A lot of these are obvious, but I really don't care.

1. Wear loose fitting clothes, like shorts and a t-shirt.

2. Drink a lot of water to cool you down.

3. Use some sun screen to protect yourself from getting burnt in the sun.

4. If you house becomes hot, get a fan to cool your house down.

5. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

6. Wear a hat, to keep you cool.

7. Never use ice to cool down your private area (you will regret it, trust me!)

8. You will be sweating most likely, so wear black and white shirts to hide it!

9. Don't stay in the sun for too long, you will get burnt.

10. Don't take cold showers, you will most likely regret it.

So there you are! I hope you enjoyed my 10 tips for summer, tips that are so fucking obvious.

I promise that better content will come tomorrow.

Bye!!

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Just Me - Heatwave!

Just a quick blog post today!

Right now in the UK there is an extreme heatwave going on. If your not from the UK, let me just tell you. ITS NEVER HOT! All year around we moan and complain that it's too cold and that we can't wait for summer.

When summer comes around, we all lose are shit. We go into meltdown. We get boiling hot and we sweat everywhere. British people and summer don't mix well.
So yeah, I don't really know where I'm going with this. The heat has fucked with my brain. Very random.

Byeeeeeeee!

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Music Reviews - Madonna (1983)


Please note, this is all my 
OPINION! Everybody is entitled to have OPINIONS. Please bare this in mind. :)



Madonna. What a legend. Over the past 31 years (and 11 mouths - to be precise) Madonna has changed and revolutionized the music industry, and has also revolutionized music all together. Madonna is prominent singer and celebrity. You could ask a 84 year old man and a 6 year old child, and they will be able to hum or sing a part of a Madonna song.

Today, I will be reviewing Madonna's debut album, "Madonna", which was released on July 27th 1983. It was certificated 5x platinum in the USA, platinum in the UK and much more around the world.


As an Madonna fan , I will be trying to review this with no biased. I'll will be reviewing the songs on theses two points.

  • Has the song stood the test of time, or is it dated? 
  • My opinion on in.
I will also give a brief overview of the song, and also rate it out of 5.

So, without further ado, here is my review of "Madonna". 


1. Lucky Star


Overview


Lucky Star was Madonna's 4th single, which when to number one around the world. Lucky Star is about (in my option) about a boyfriend of Madonna's, who is her "Lucky Star", who also makes everything around her light and bright. Because of her boyfriend who is her "Lucky Star", she also sings about how she is the luckiest one of all.


Has the song stood the test of time? 


No, the heavy use of a synth keyboard just makes this song reek of the 80's to be completely honest.


My opinion


I quite enjoy this song, it showcases Madonna's earlier materiel very well, however this is not my favorite Madonna song, I do listen to this song every now and then, simply because it's a classic.


I give this song three stars out of 5 
★ ★ ★ 




2. Borderline



Overview 


Borderline to me is about a love that is never quite fulfilled and a relationship that is troubled and has lost the all passion. The song also shows themes for rebellion against male chauvinism, when it says "Something in way you love me won't let me be/I don't want to be your prisoner so baby won't you set me free" 


Has the song stood the test of time?


Kinda. However this song also has a lot of trademark 80's synth. To me, however this is one of them songs that are timeless, but that's just my opinion. 


My opinion 


This is one of my favorite early Madonna songs. It has a unique charm to the song, that I feel that no other artist could ever pull off. I love the use of the instruments and they all blend nicely to together.


I give this song 4 stars out of five 
★ ★ ★ ★ 


3. Burning Up




Overview


Burning Up, is a more rock and roll number compared to the other tracks on this album. Burning Up is about an passion relationship that to me seems to be full of sex and burning passion.


Has it stood the test of time


Nope. The use of the electric guitar being the lead instrument makes the song sound very dated.


My Opinion


I'm not a fan of this song at all, even through it's nice to see a different type of song, it really doesn't fit onto the album at all, and personally I rarely listen to this song as i don't really like it.


I give this song 1 star out of 5 ★ 


4. I Know It




Overview 


I Know It is about a lover leaving your life, while you deeply in love with the person, however the way that they are acting, has changed your opinion of this person.


Has it stood the test of time?


Nope. Too much synth.


My Opinion


I not a huge fan of this song, but I don't hate it. It's an okay song and one of my favorite songs of this album, but I think that this song should have been a ballad, it would have sounded much better


I give this song 2 stars out of 5 ★ ★ 


5. Holiday




Overview 


This is pretty self explanatory, the song is about needing a time out of your life, going on a holiday and celebrating life.


Has it stood the test of time?


Yes! This like Borderline, is timeless.


My Opinion


I love this song! It's such a feel good, party tune. Everybody knows this song, it is one of Madonna's most famous songs, along with others such as "Vogue" and "Like A Prayer". I listen to this song A LOT. I just love it!


I give this 5 stars out of 5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 


6. Think Of Me




Overview


Think Of Me another rock number, this one is a lot softer, which is good in my opinion. This song is about waiting around for somebody to love you and to think of you


Has it stood the test of time?


No, it's dated for the same reasons as Burning up.


My Opinion


I don't like this song a lot, it's just not a good song. Simple as.


I give this song 2 stars out of 5 ★ ★ 


7. Physical Attraction 




Overview


Physical Attraction is about being physically attracted to somebody? I don't really get what this song is about tbh.


Has it stood the test of time?


Nope. 80's synth


My Opinion


I like this song, the beats and synth in this track is great, this is one of the great tracks on the album, but it's not one of my real favorites, as I don't listen to this song a lot.


I give this song 3 stars out of 5 ★ ★ ★ 


8. Everybody 




Overview 


This is the song that started it all, as Everybody was Madonna's first single. Everybody is about getting everybody to dance and sing, as well as to enjoy themselves and enjoy the music.


Has it stood the test of time?


Sadly, no this track sufferers from the 80's synth.


My Opinion


I really enjoy this track, this is one of my favorite early Madonna songs, as this is the song that started everything for Madonna. And I just really like it


I give this song 4 stars out of 5 ★ ★ ★ ★ 


Overall rating


3 stars out of 5 
★ ★ ★ 


This is a solid first album of Madonna, it features a lot of great songs from this time period, as well as some of her early hits It's not until her next album Like A Virgin, which has some of her most famous early songs. Overall this is a great first album, which started it all for Madonna.