Cage Match

In life there are many different men. However, when it comes to violence there are only three.

There are those that fight at the drop of the hat, and due to their experience are quite good, like most members of my family.

There are those who know they are completely inadequate, usually bullied at school, who tend to be bitchy men; we all know the type.

The last type are the most dangerous. They are the ones who try and do anything to avoid a fight. These are the ones who let things slide, over and over. These are the ones who, when you push them too far will snap. More fool you to cross this kind of man, more fool you. These are the kind of guys you avoid annoying, especially when you know you're the second kind of guy.

The problem is youthful arrogance. Arrogance is like a big badge that says "please embarrass me". Those people may think they're winning, but that arrogance is exactly what drives others to ruin them. Eventually, someone does come and wipes that arrogance away.

After all, it is a dog eat dog world.

TO

Happy Holidays

Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Please take a minute to reflect on those less fortunate than yourselves and remember that not everyone is having an enjoyable festive period.

TO

A Rebirth or an Evolution?

Earlier this week, Amazon made a BIG error. They sent out 500 copies of Lil' Wayne's new 'rock album', Rebirth, despite its release date being postponed to February 1st 2010.

It remains to be seen whether this will affect album sales and whether Wayne himself will change the tracklist for the official release.

It is presumed Wayne wanted the album to be released to coincide with his prison sentence as to maximise his exposure during a time of incarceration when he will have very little.

The actual album itself (don't ask how i obtained a copy, and i'll tell you no lies) is suprisingly addictive. The tracks aren't immediately impressive, but make you want to hear it again. And in doing so, you find the tracks grow on you.

There was a worry that Wayne wouldn't stray to far into the rock genre and would just play around with guitar riffs etc, those worrying needn't of bothered. He goes in, and goes in hard. Harsh vocals, harsh electric guitar, harsh drums. Its all there. And it works.

The biggest track of note is 'Drop the world' and features Eminem. This looks like the albums signature track as the label have made a concerted effort to clamp down on the sharing of this track in particular.

Heres one of the best tracks called 'Knockout' featuring Nicki Minaj:




Peace

TO

2009

I havent written anything in a long while. Its amazing how ones life can suddenly pick up pace without any noticeable warning. I have been working really hard at university to try and get a degree of some quality, but when i think back, thats a lie. I haven't worked really hard, but it feels like it. God knows how those other 'good' students manage it.

Anyway, enough excuses. Basically, I was contemplating deleting the blog. I can't see the point in having this taking up web space when nobody really looks or updates it. However, the proactive side of me (the one with a halo and wings) decided to just post and put the feeling to delete off a little longer.

So here I am. Looking back through the posts its quite humbling. Seeing, the promises my friends and I made to each other at the start of the year, to make this about 'the boys'. Seeing that fail. Seeing myself post a list of my perfect woman, thinking it would never be met. Seeing that succeed. Seeing me post new opportunities for writing, then seeing myself quit them.

I realised that this blog serves a massively important purpose. I know ultimately no one reads it, but its a record, its something to remind me where I have been and to write where I am going.

I cant believe this years nearly over, its been one of the best years of my life. The first half had some of the funniest moments I can recall, which has been complicated into a video already - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH6mbWwyMxI - (shameless plug). The second half, has cemented some friendships further, lost many more, found an amazing person, lost many insignificant.

Two contrasting half's of a year, that has been both juxtaposed and intense but thoroughly enjoyable throughout. I've partied hard, relaxed harder. Worked a lot, slept a lot more. Been to Rome. Seen the birth of two beautiful babies. Seen an idol perform. Seen another NFL game. Watched my favourite comedian live. Played the best football of my life. Found the love of my life *cough, Adam, cough*, and this girl called L. (hehe :P)

So, heres to 2010, which I've heard is Gina Harrison's and Atem Eyong aka Jay Breezy's year. So, I've had mine, heres to you guys, i wish you all the best, invite me to the after parties.

2010

TO

Edgeley Villa Reserves vs D&C ATHLETIC FC

Edgeley Villa Reserves 0-2 D&C Athletic
Sunday 22nd November
Bakery Bridge

Not wishing to name names but some players were adamant that adverse weather conditions would lead to this fixture being postponed and nearly didn't turn up for this fixture. However, it's a good job they did as this fixture was an important display for D&C.


The game started and D&C looked cold still and it was the underdogs who pressed first. Still looking for their first win of their first season, EVR, looked more likely to break the deadlock early on. They stretched a somewhat altered back four with long balls over the top and some bright play from their small midfielders; testing Adam Cummins to a full stretch save with a long distance strike early on.

D&C woke up and despite a few close calls they began passing the ball around with candor. This opened the game up for the midfield, and while the strikers struggled to create many chances through the middle, D&C full use of the flanks and this is how they broke the deadlock.

After 30mins, tireless Jordan Clough beat his man on the left wing and was duly brought down for a free kick 30 yards from goal. Tom Owen stepped up and whipped the ball around the wall and through a crowded penalty area into the bottom right hand corner for his second goal of this years campaign. D&C held the lead until the half. HT 0-1

D&C came out stronger and continue to stroke the ball around the park with few difficulties defensively other than their own errors. EVR became increasingly frustrated and for the second week in a row it was surprising not to see some tackles punished more strongly by the referee.

Ironically, the cards did come out, but for D&C striker Nick Kiefer when he was judged to have dived in the penalty area. It is unknown as to whether he will be reprimanded by the clubs front offices in form of a club fine.

D&C increased the deficit after 70mins when another Clough run down the left hand side led to a perfect cross to Kiefer in the 6 yard box on which he calmly side footed home. D&C then were forced to defend for the remainder of the game by aggressive EVR tactics to put 4 up front and chase their first points of the season, but it wasnt to be. FT 0-2.

This was an important result for D&C. While some may be disappointed not to win by more, it is important to remember not a year earlier where such a result would have gone the other way. D&C have become the kind of side that can win easily even when playing relatively badly, the kind that does well. This may not appear true due to conceding 3 goals, but for the past two games D&C have shut down opposition teams. The only problems they have faced have been created by themselves and that of terrible officiating, such as offside

GK - Adam Cummins
RB - Andrew Barlow
LB - Matt Davies
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Dean Couling (C)
RM - Martyn Barlow
LM - Jordan Clough (Will Gayle, 75)
CM - Nick Hughes
CM - Gaz Harley
CF - Nick Kiefer (Paul Watkins, 70)
CF - Atem Eyong

Unused Subs: N/A

TO

D&C ATHLETIC vs Disley A.F.C 2nds

D&C Athletic 3 - 3 Disley 2nds
Sunday 15th November

Lacey Green

The poor weather of week decided to disappear for the day and gave way to the finest rivalry in all of Disley. Despite the need for some major greenkeeping the pitch was in a good condition for D&C's passing style of football. And this was evident all game.

D&C started the brighter and held Disley in their own half for most of the first half restricting them to 30 yard pot shots. Disley adopted a tough football approach and were lucky to get away without bookings early on after chopping down Dave Slater, Gaz Harley and Atem Eyong repeatedly.

Nice passing moves saw Harley and Nick Kiefer both have one on one chances that were unfortunately squandered. Nevertheless, D&C pressed further and it took its toll on 30mins when a Tom Owen free kick was crossed in towards Eyong who headed back across the goal for Kiefer to spin 180degrees and slot the ball in the net from 5 yards out.

Just before the half Jordan Clough took the ball down the left hand side and beat Disleys slow RB only to be brought down in the area. Player/Manager Andrew Barlow stepped up to take the pen and slotted it in the bottom right corner only to see the referee was talking to a player. On the re-take he went the same way and the keeper guessed correctly.

Going into the half there was only one team playing and Davies in net had very little to do. HT 1-0

D&C came out to the second half slow and were punished after a few minutes when over committed defending was undone by a flicked header through to a loan Disley striker who took it round Davies to score the equaliser. Despite the goal, there was a strong appeal for offside which was ignored by the very poor referee.

The standard of officiating got worse as Disley players continued to push the boundaries of the definition of the word 'foul'. Disgusting tackle after disgusting tackle went unpunished and this temporarily prevented D&C from passing the ball around. Eventually, a breakthrough came from a 55 minute cross from Clough to the back post where Eyong controlled and slotted home for his 9th goal of the season.

D&C didnt rest on their laurels and keep pushing. They took a 3-1 lead when Nick Hughes lobbed the keeper from a very tight angle with a deft header. D&C had more chances from 65min sub Matt Wharton go untaken.

Disley got a second shortly after when again aggressive defending meant that too many defenders went to the man with the ball leaving only Barlow to defend two players in the box waiting for the cross. Disley's other striker then headed the ball home for 3-2. Again, the player was virtually stood next to Davies and was clearly offside but no decision to reflect that.

The game then started to get even uglier as the referees complete refusal to card anyone meant he was losing control. A disgusting tackle on Harley which eventually lead to his exit from the game (replaced by Paul Watkins) went only punished by a free kick. However, when Slater complained to the ref, a Disley player took it upon himself to shove him in the face. This is a straight red in any football rule book, yet the player only received a yellow.

With the last kick of the game Disley launched a ball over the top and, not learning from previous experiences, D&C stopped as the player was clearly 5 yards offside. The ref didn't call it and the player continued to beat Davies and score the equaliser. FT 3-3

While D&C did miss chances, and the defending should have prevented the goals, they can take solace in the fact that the refeering was decidedly poor and they were lucky to have not had more injuries.

Many will say that this is Sunday League and teams should be tougher and the ref even commented saying "we clearly watch too much premiership football". Nevertheless, the rule book is the same at every level and a shove in the face is a red card.

GK - Matt Davies
RB - Andrew Barlow
LB - Dean Couling (C)
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Nick Hughes
RM - Martyn Barlow
LM - Jordan Clough
CM - David Slater
CM - Gaz Harley (Paul Watkins, 70)
CF - Nick Kiefer (Matt Wharton, 65)
CF - Atem Eyong

Unused Subs: Mike Burt

TO

The Tall And Short Of It

When you see a performing midget/dwarf/little person/giant/Valuev/freak show, or whichever politically incorrect name you choose to give 'them', how do you feel?

Are you one to sit there and shake your head saying, "they are degrading themselves and the people who 'suffer' a similar plight", or are you one to mutter, "they are making the best out of something which could otherwise be a hindrance".

I usually find that my answer to this question depends on my mood, but I will always stick by the business behind it, if they make money to feed and clothe themselves, then fair play.

That being said...watch 'La Pequeña', who reached fame as the midget Amy Winehouse impersonator:



Firstly, someone tell me if 'its' male or female?

Secondly, is anyone else reminded of the female Gremlin from Gremlins 2? Still gives me nightmares...



:/

TO

Does Luck Exist?

Was this man saved for a reason, or is he just the luckiest b*stard alive. Both passenger and drive survived. (Courtesy of Funny Blog)

Maybe they should meet up with this guy and compare thirst for life:



:)

TO

D&C ATHLETIC vs Westlands

D&C Athletic 0 - 3 Westlands
Sunday 1st November
Lacey Green

If a footballing display ever matched the weather then this D&C performance was it; grey, wet and blustery. While the pitch was just about playable, there was only one team who attempted it for 90mins.

D&C opted for the 4-4-1-1 formation that worked excellently against Woodley Albion but from that team they were without RB James Wallis and top scorer Atem Eyong.

D&C started the slower and never really picked up the pace. Making a couple of passing errors in the centre of midfield early on served only to set the tone for the rest of the game. D&C had few if any chances in the first half and suffered against a harsh face wind. Westlands piled on the pressure, including several difficult to defend free kicks forcing Dean Couling to head it onto his own bar. They eventually unlocked D&C before the half with a slick passing move. HT 0-1

Within 5 seconds of the second half kick off, D&C were lucky to not have conceded a second. Again setting a below par tone. As D&C tired from chasing and defending long balls, Westlands began to make it count. Hitting the post twice they were unlucky to not be further ahead. D&C's closest efforts from the second half all came from Dave Slater's long throws and Nick Hughes came close from one of Slater's corners.

Westlands made it 2-0 when the wind took the ball away from an eccentric Adam Cummins on the edge of the 6 yard box and their striker rose to looping header the ball into the top right corner of the goal.

They then finished the game as D&C changed to 3-5-2 and the back 3 couldn't remain organised when all the other players pushed forward. Westlands played the ball forward down our left hand side and neatly crossed into the back post of a Cummins save to have an easy finish for FT 0-3.

D&C need to take this an example of an organised team being clinical and 'up for the game'. While they have a poor record against Westlands, its not going to change without an improved performance for the away fixture. D&C need to remain humble and hungry and go after points and win games.

GK - Adam Cummins
RB - Andrew Barlow (Will Gayle, 70)
LB - Dean Couling (C)
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Jake Taylor
RM - Martyn Barlow
LM - Matt Davies (Matt Wharton, 70)
CM - David Slater
CM - Nick Hughes
AM - Gaz Harley
CF - Mike Burt (Cole Smith, 80)

Unused Subs: Paul Watkins

One Step At A Time

As some of you may know, I now write for the University of Manchester Careers website and my first post went live last week and is doing quite well. One post has come from a PR Exec at a Comms. firm asking me to come for an interview and write about the experience. Its no doubt an attempt at getting free publicity but encouraging nonetheless.

If you haven't see it check it out here - http://manchesterundergradcareers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/the-laymans-guide-to-careers/ - and support me!

It's supposed to be an honest approach from the mind of a normal guy and not the well organised perfect types that often frequent our universities making the rest of us feel worthless.

Cheers Blad.

TO

100 Internet Videos in 3 mins

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Enjoy

TO

Satisfaction

I write this post waiting for my mate Bridgey in a Starbucks in town. I'm waiting to go to the Michael McIntyre gig at the MEN Arena tonight. Then I go to London for the NFL game at Wembley. Then to Rome for a weekend after that!

The point is not to boast (although that can be fun) but to live your life. You only get one shot and you have to be proactive and go out and do what you want rather than just think about.

Go do things and share your experiences. You only get one shot, make it a happy one.

Peace


-- Posted from TO's iPhone

D&C ATHLETIC vs Woodley Albion

D&C Athletic 4-1 Woodley Albion
Sunday 11th October
Lacey Green

Buoyed by the excellent recent home form D&C went into this game with a recently unseen level of confidence and spunk, this showed in their play.

They started with a new 4-4-1-1 formation with the return of Nick Hughes, and in his absence the emergence of Dave Slater. The formation worked fantastically, allowing the hardworking midfield to support attack and defense where needed and the engines of the aforementioned and Gaz Harley worked all game long.

D&C started brightly and passed it around with ease making all the chances. After around 10 mins a D&C free kick from Tom Owen was crossed into the box where Nick Hughes headed back across the goal for Atem Eyong to side foot in. The goal was scratched by an offside call but D&C should be encouraged at how effective this has become in recent matches.

D&C took the lead on 15mins when a Matt Davies corner was headed towards goal by Harley. It was controlled on the line by Woodley but only as far as Owen at the back post. After getting a lucky bounce he struck the ball on the volley and wheeled away in exasperated celebration.

The exhilarating football continued when a ball over the top bounced to Eyong who tapped the ball over the keeper, held of a defender and calmly side footed home. This continued for most of the second half, with Adam Cummins having little or nothing to do in goal.

Just before the half was over D&C grabbed a third that really demonstrated the change in the team from last year. Dave Slater cut through the middle like a hot knife through butter and played in Eyong. Eyong beat two men out wide and then took the ball to the by line before pulling it back to Slater again to slot the ball home. HT 3-0

Maybe it was the lack of their new lucky charm, but D&C knew without her it was critical to keep the momentum going into the second half after Woodley made several changes to the back line. Swapping their calamitous younger centrebacks for more solid stronger replacements saw an improvement in Woodley's defending. However, this was also the downfall on 50mins when Eyong broke through in the box and was barged of his feet with no intention for winning the ball. Harley calmed slotted home the penalty to make it a four goal lead.

This served only to wake Woodley up and as D&C started to cruise the game became more of a contest. D&C got tired, laboured and content with sitting back. Woodley took advantage and pushed forward, coming close from a few corners.

They got their consolation when their captain turned Owen with a nice flick and then grounded Cummins in the D&C goal. The striker then put the ball across and Owen, who had managed to recover, didn't get enough on it the ball to stop it. The strikers partner bobbled the ball into the goal for a deserved but unappealing goal.

Luckily, fortress Lacey Green stood strong and D&C remain unbeaten on their home pitch. This victory was a real test of D&C's outlook this year and all players stood up to the task. The back four were solid for the second week in a row. The midfield engine never stopped churning and Atem held the line perfectly in this epic victory. Today, the blue tits were chirping in the bushes, and the sun shining on this revelation of a team.

GK - Adam Cummins
RB - James Wallis
LB - Dean Couling (C)
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Jake Taylor
RM - Martyn Barlow (Jordan Clough, 70)
LM - Matt Davies (Will Gayle, 75)
CM - David Slater
CM - Nick Hughes
AM - Gaz Harley
CF - Atem Eyong

Unused Subs: Matt Wharton, Paul Watkins & Jonny McAuley

TO

Weezy F. Baby

Lil' Wayne was spectacular. The rapper brought his A-game and gave a thrilling live performance. Those fans who missed one of the London shows will be killing themselves as this gig showed exactly why Weezy is at the top of his game and going hard.

Listening to him live has now made him sound even better when hearing him recorded. His rendition of '3 Peat' was remarkably emotional and his whole performance seemed exceptionally committed.







As you can see here, even the light show was top class. The support from Young Money Entertainment (Weezy's company) was also epic. Jae Millz, Mack Maine, Guddha Guddha, Birdman and Shanell were all on top form. Even the DJ, 4 Over 5, was noticibly good.

This leads me to salute the British support act, Master Shortie. I had never heard of him until the gig but checked him out after his energetic performance and ended up buying his album

Check him out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsWVqOg-4Zg&feature=youtube_gdata











For me this gig has made Lil' Wayne iconic. He has so much potential and with that comes the chance to let fans down. He made a speech and thanked all of his fans and showed he values the support. This guys the real deal, the 'Best Rapper Alive'.

Peace,

TO

-- Posted from TO's iPhone

TO stands for Technophile Onomasiologic

Ladies and gentlemen, I bring forth to you the power of
the iPhone.

The possibilitties seem limitless
yet attainable. Life seems nothin without it yet everything with it. No man, woman or child should be seen in the wilderness without it. The iPhone.

Blackberry can suck on it's own stem.

There's an app for that....

-- Posted from TO's iPhone

Yaaaaa Digggggg?

How far would you go to see an artist that you think is one of the biggest influences since the turn of the millenium?

Well, while London may not be a globe trotting flight away its still a 6 hour coach ride there and 7 hour 1am-7am coach ride back. But, oh lord should it be worth it.

Young Money have been confirmed as support, this means (hopefully) Drake will be making an appearance. This is almost as big as Lil' Wayne himself.

So, if Atem and I make it to London without killing ourselves or each other we will be able to see the 'Greatest Rapper Alive'. That however, presents it's own problems. Lil' Wayne's fan base spans from the darkest ghetto hoodlums to the cocaine-rich elite. Therefore, we'll either get stabbed up for our phones or shot for disrespecting someones personal space...

Wish us luck...

TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #8:

"nice guys genuinely DO always finish last"

TO

100th Post!

And here's some gratuatous violence (well deserved) for you!





Both teach a valuable lesson, I'd thought I'd share these.

TO

D&C ATHLETIC vs Richmond Rovers

D&C Athletic 2 - 1 Richmond Rovers
Sunday 4th October 2009
Lacey Green

The weather held up for this fixture and the pitch was perfect for a match up between developing rivals. While not being the closest derby game (lets face it, every team is a derby of sorts), Richmond have developed into one of our biggest games on the fixture list. After a heart breaking defeat and awe inspiring comeback last year, the script was set for another interesting affair.

Both teams started awkwardly, with D&C taking most of the possession. A few rough challenges from both sides set the tone and it wasn't until Matt Davies made a storming run down the left hand side on 20mins, his cross was spilled and Atem Eyong took full advantage nodding over the recovering Richmond keeper.

Both teams had a few chances and Richmond's strikers were unlucky to be called offside on an occasion when it appeared to be flicked back by a D&C player, however, they did spend a lot of the game stood offside and had a few go their way which shouldn't. Gaz Harley and Eyong had chances in the first half but neither could keep their shots on target. HT 1-0

In the second half, D&C squashed the game with further dominance. Dave Slater and Harley bossed the midfield and while they were outnumbered in midfield, they didn't seem particularly phased. They restricted Richmond to long balls and shots from distance, none of which troubled D&C too much. One long ball nearly made D&C pay as they failed to clear at the back and Richmond's striker, fresh from filming the 4th Lord of the Rings movie, hit his left footed shot off the crossbar. That will teach him not to treat the ball as "his precious", however it will do nothing for his Napoleon complex...

D&C made a few changes and brought on Paul Watkins and Jon McAuley for their debuts, taking off a hardworking-but-lacking-fitness Jordan Clough (been practicing his celebrations, prefers the 'Rich Mans Toss' to the 'Working Mans Flip', lets hope he doesn't score...on or off the field) and an injured Matt Davies.

After a few more minutes, with D&C desperate to hold on, the returning captain Nick Hughes came on and instantly made an impact. He rampaged up the fielding beating no less than 4 Richmond players before picking out Harley from 20yards on the left wing, leaving a cool finish for the second D&C goal.

While D&C were clearly on top, they were desperate to keep their first clean sheet in over a season but alas, this was not to be. Richmond worked the ball up their right flank nicely and crossed it in, Tom Owen headed clear at the front post but only as far as the edge of the area and thanks to some loose marking Richmond's midfielder half-volleyed the ball into the far corner past an outstretched Adam Cummins. This goal was almost identical to the one conceded against Edgeley, another game that could have been a D&C clean sheet.

After a nervy few last minutes, D&C survived. It can be said for the first time in a long while, that every player on the pitch played well and worked together. The back four were communicating well and had very solid performances, especially the aerially dominant Dean Couling and the equally commanding Jake Taylor. The midfield were also impressive, plenty from the flanks and as said the centre was moving up and down all game. The strikers offered someone to pass to and wanted the ball.

This is what confidence can do for a team and D&C will look to take this into the future. D&C won today and were swimming in clear blue tide of beauty. Please feel free to come again. No Really. Do.

GK - Adam Cummins
RB - James Wallis
LB - Dean Couling (C)
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Jake Taylor
RM - Martyn Barlow (Nick Hughes, 75)
LM - Matt Davies (Jonny McAuley, 70)
CM - David Slater
CM - Gaz Harley
CF - Atem Eyong
CF - Jordan Clough (Paul Watkins, 65)

Unused Subs - Matt Wharton, Nick Kiefer

Unwritten Rule of Life #7:

"Leopards do NOT change their spots...they simply blend in and hide...exactly what nature intended for them"

TO

Juno United vs D&C ATHLETIC

Juno United 4-2 D&C Athletic
Sunday 27th September 2009
William Scholes Playing Field

After the massive boost of a win the week before D&C were looking confident as they stepped onto the pitch today. They faced a new team to the division, which on most occasions works in the favour of the established team.

With Juno being a young team, D&C aimed to use their strength and long ball game to cause problems for the young inexperienced kids. It was Juno however who took the lead first, after 2 minutes, pouncing on a seemingly over confident and sleepy defense as the Juno striker beat any D&C defender to the follow up of a spilled shot to round the keeper and place easily into the goal.

This woke D&C up, and they started to look slightly more dangerous. Jordan Clough won repeated free kicks on the left hand side and was duly rewarded. Around 20 minutes into the game Atem Eyong rose at the back post to head a Tom Owen free kick across the 6 yard box so that Clough could poke it home for the equaliser.

D&C could have had a second identical goal but Gareth Harley was adjudged to have been offside. Jake Taylor saw a snatched volley flutter by moments after. Dean Couling snatched nothing but saw his strong right footed volley saved by a full stretched Juno keeper.

At 1-1, D&C looked in control and kept using their height advantage and long ball to trouble Juno. On 40 mins Adam Cummins' long goal kick from his hands found its way to Atem Eyong who was released one on one down the left hand side. Eyong, who scored an identical goal last week, saw his Henry-esque side foot palmed away but only as far as a switched on Jordan Clough who reacted quicker than any Juno player to calmly side foot his second and celebrate with a working mans flip. HT 1-2.

D&C encouraged from taking the lead into the half, again came slow out of the blocks. Within 5 mins, Juno took advantage of some more confused marking and their striker managed to bobble an equaliser over Adam Cummins.

Despite this set back D&C dominated possession, yet without really creating many chances. Atem Eyong saw most of his shots blocked or closed down and Mike Burt saw his biggest chance gobbled by an oncoming Juno keeper. It was Juno who took the lead in the second half when a mistake by Tom Owen at the back allowed the Juno striker through on goal. Adam Cummins was more than equal to the shot and the rebounded shot but a third was too much as Juno lined up to take turns.

After a flurry of substitutions, D&C went for broke. Pushing further up the pitch and had plenty of chances to draw level. Most notably was when Nick Kiefer was played in 8 yards out and struggled to get a kick at the ball eventually being dispossessed. As they kept pushing Adam Cummins came up for a final corner, leaving an empty goal behind. Juno played the ball ahead (to a player who the Referee later admitted was offside and he had made a mistake) and placed the ball into the empty goal to finish the game.

D&C will be disappointed to not take at least a point from this game. They will be looking to the the return fixture at home with the idea of getting some points in mind. Take nothing away from the new boys, they showed grit and determination and hopefully D&C will learn from this game and move forward.


GK - Adam Cummins
RB - Mark Stanley
LB - Dean Couling (C)
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Jake Taylor
RM - Martyn Barlow
LM - Jordan Clough (Matt Davies, 70)
CM - David Slater (Andy Barlow, 65)
CM - Gaz Harley
CF - Atem Eyong
CF - Mike Burt (Nick Kiefer, 60)

Unused Subs - Paul Watkins

TO

Extract of a Kiss

Ryan looked into her dark brown eyes. Like pools of chocolate they drew him closer, begging to be stared at. He looked at Scarlet, her hair cascading down like an avalanche of carnal desire. He knew that she hadn't spent long attending to it, and this only made her more appealing. She seemed to do nothing wrong in Ryan's eyes. He found this strange as he had spent a lifetime dissecting the women that had come into his life, finding faults to devoid his own happiness.
However, this girl was different. He could sense that. She seemed effortless. And made him feel effortless. Like he could truly be himself. But this had the unusual effect of ruining all the 'game' he had. But every time he appeared nervous, she just giggled.
Ryan put his hands tenderly on her shapely hips. He felt her sides. They felt as he imagined them to feel when he first saw her. Toned and defined yet still soft and curvaceous.
"I've waited all night for this embrace." he said as he held onto her protectively. "I wasn't sure of how you felt."
Scarlet looked at him with amusement. She knew from the moment they met she wanted to kiss him, but she couldn't help the gratification that came from seeing a man of such stature helpless for her.
"And what makes you think I feel anything?" she mumbled while desperately trying to disguise her glee. "I mean, are you sure I want to kiss you...?" she continued, worrying he would lose interest.
Ryan smirked, "who said anything about kissing? But good to know whats on your mind!"
Scarlet blushed, knowing the sexy mysterious facade was fading quickly. She had never been very good at flirting, but now more than ever, she wanted to woo this man.
Before she could even consider her next move Ryan used his surreptitious hands to firmly pull her closer. He did with such vigour it shocked her, but with such control his strength calmed her.
Scarlet's soft lips were exactly what Ryan had imagined, and her kiss was ten times better. Pressing firmly at first he gently softened the pressure to make the kiss linger, that way he knew Scarlet would feel butterflies as if kissed by the perfect man. He moved one hand from her waist and caressed her cheek and neck, causing shivers down her spine and goosebumps to form on her arms.
They both knew that this was the kind of kiss that was the beginning of something beautiful and their lives would somehow change.
As he pulled away, Ryan gazed into Scarlet's eyes. They were the most divine he'd ever seen. They were so innocent and inviting, he could stare for hours. As Ryan looked, he realised that he loved this girl. And this terrifying feeling was one of utter delight and sheer worry, combined. This girl had ventured somewhere no one had ever gotten near before. His heart. Scarlet had the power to make or break him, and the very fact she was unaware of this made this burning feeling even more intense.
Ryan took Scarlet by the hand and continued with the evenings festivities. They both felt an spreading warmth inside, a mischievous emotion, guessing that they knew something the other didn't. They however, felt exactly the same. They were falling love.

This is just an attempt by myself at fiction writing.



TO

D&C ATHLETIC vs Edgeley Villa Reserves

D&C Athletic 5 - 1 Edgeley Villa Reserves
Sunday 20th September 2009
Lacey Green

This game marked the first round of League Cup and while D&C like to concentrate on the league this game was vital for confidence and fitness after a tough loss the week before.

Edgeley started the brighter without creating much as it took D&C a while to switch on. However, when they did the improvements D&C have made began to show. Playing nice football is beginning to pay rewards for D&C and for one game at least, they looked dangerous from set pieces. Martyn Barlow's right foot became hot property for 89mins as he was swinging corners in all game with purpose.

The deadlock broke after 15mins with a Barlow cross that sneaked past a leaky defense and miraculously straight into goal. D&C could have doubled the lead when a deflection fell to Atem Eyong on the penalty spot with a open goal, but...he missed...badly.

D&C kept pressing with most of the possession. Atem Eyong had a chance to atone for his TERRIBLE miss and hooked onto the end of a route one kick from Adam Cummins and calmly chipped the grounded Edgeley keeper.

Matt Davies return from work duties added more width to the team and the flanks kept opening for D&C and just before the half finished a Dean Couling cross made its way through the 6 yard box to Atem Eyong at the back post for his second.

To their credit Edgeley came out from the second half with renewed vigour and pressed tightly, managing to subdue D&C's dominance slightly. However, this didn't last long as Edgeley were reduced to 10 men. An Edgeley player reacted badly to an altercation for the second time and after a fracas from both teams was eventually resolved the game continued.

Ironically, with their reduced numbers, Edgeley rallied and pushed harder forward. They pounced on a sliced miss kick from Cummins and scored with a half volley from 25 yards.

This woke D&C up who knew that 3-1 wasn't safe and they pushed harder, again scoring from a Barlow corner. Jake Taylor popped up in the 6 yard box to poke the ball into the net from the scrambled defending.

Atem Eyong finally got the hat trick to make up for missing and open goal in the first half. Turning a defender on the left hand side he made his way into the area, cut inside, and finished nicely into the top right hand corner. Seeing Adebayor at the weekend inspired him to run to the corner flag to celebrate to the capacity crowd of 3.

All in all this was an encouraging performance from D&C. From an encouraging debut to countless chances D&C showed more to give. However, they must not rest on their laurels as there was plenty to work on before the next game.

GK - Adam Cummins
RB - James Wallis
LB - Dean Couling (C)
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Jake Taylor
RM - Martyn Barlow
LM - Matt Davies (Will Gayle, 60)
CM - Cole Smith Mk.II (Mark Stanley, 75)
CM - Gaz Harley
CF - Atem Eyong
CF - Mike Burt (Matt Wharton, 65)

Unused Subs - Paul Watkins, Nick Kiefer

TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #6:

"saying 'Your Mum' wins ANY argument...EXCEPT...if shes dead...then, well...you're a c*nt"

Peover vs D&C ATHLETIC

Peover 4-0 D&C

Sunday 13th September 2009
Peover Park

With the new fine system in place D&C look to be going to the Bahamas with their off season tour as the winding roads of Cheshire again managed to fox the highly intelligent members of the squad causing a few late arrivals.

This appeared to show on the field as D&C started slowly but steadily nonetheless. There seemed to be relatively few chances early on for both sides with Peover looking slightly more dangerous.

After 15mins the D&C captain, Nick Hughes, received a nasty facial [injury] from a clash of heads and had to be subbed off to go to hospital with a broken nose. The team missed the solid anchor in front of the back four and goals followed. The first came courtesy of a missed tackled by vice-captain, Gaz Harley, in the penalty area through which Peover's striker calmly finished past Adam Cummins near post on 20mins.

D&C stayed united and worked together for their chances. Atem Eyong nearly converted a well placed cross from a Tom Owen free kick, narrowly heading wide from 5 yards out. Striker, Mike Burt, also had a couple of shots narrowly missing wide.

However, Peover were 2-0 up before half time when the referee missed an off-side call and then recovering defender, Owen, miss timed the interception of the cross to which the Peover star striker chipped the ball over Cummins leaving Owen in the netting trying to redeem his mistake. A relatively united D&C then began to bicker again going into the half leading to a hairdryer treatment from gaffer, Andy Barlow. HT 2-0.

The second half didn't see much improvement with most of the play going Peover's way early on. Within 10mins, Peover were 3-0 up thanks to loose marking on the left hand side allowing a bobbling strike to skim off the dirt and make its way in off the back post with little Cummins could do. That being said, when called into action Cummins showed why he is regarded as one of the best Goalkeepers in the division making repeated camera saves.

D&C then changed to a 4-3-3 formation in an attempt to push for some goals to make the game more interesting. The change appeared to spark some life into the team and Eyong had a few chances to get some efforts at the opposing Goalkeeper were it not for some dubious challenges (not that he wasn't lucky to not be carded himself.) D&C brought on some fresh legs up front in Paul Watkins after 70mins.

However, with D&C pushing forward, Peover took their chances on the counter and this paid off again when they won a corner on 75mins. With the new formation D&C were left a man short when marking from corners, despite being shouted they remained a man down and one unmarked player managed to poke a toe at the ball and put it in from 5yards.
D&C had a few chances late on with Eyong crashing a header into the crossbar and Harley having a shot whisker past the post.

All in all, D&C had a mediocre to poor outing. All players know they have things to work on and this will surely come with match fitness. With lots of new players the team needs time to gel together. This being said, the team was surprisingly supportive of one another and apart from a couple of occasions were a million miles from the bickering team they have been in pre-season friendlies of late. Some pros and negs to take from this game but D&C should definitely not be disheartened by this result.

Onwards and upwards.

GK - Adam Cummins
RB - James Wallis
LB - Dean Couling
CB - Tom Owen
CB - Jake Taylor
RM - Nick Kiefer (Paul Watkins, 70)
LM - Martyn Barlow
CM - Nick Hughes (C) (Cole Smith, 15)
CM - Gaz Harley
CF - Atem Eyong
CF - Mike Burt

Unused Subs - Andrew Barlow


TO

Film Review: Funny People

It firstly should be noted this film is LONG. At 150mins running time its a test of patience. And there is only so long one can potentially laugh for so I wouldn't watch this with a tired mind.

The premise is simple. Adam Sandler plays a famous stand up comedian who is dying of a rare disease, only to be told his radical medicine is working and he has a second chance at life.

Sandler plays the role of a faltered star with redeeming lovable qualities well and portrays a character you both emphasize with and want to slap.

Seth Rogen continues to be type cast as a bumbling idiot, but not quite as idiotic as his friends. He plays this role fantastically well, but theres only so many times he can accept these types of films before people begin to want more from him.

Leslie Mann just simply annoys the hell out of me. She has a strange face which is attractive but completely not at the same time. And her very presence in yet another of her own husbands (Judd Apatow) films is enough to make me angry. Can she not get an acting job without his involvement? Same goes for their kids...do their paychecks just go back to him?!

As for the film, the length hurts it tremendously and while there are plenty of terrific stand up shorts that are full of great comedic content the rest of the film lacks any punch or quality to keep you from looking at your watch.

I'd rate this film a rather low 5.3/10. For me 5 says I don't resent using my time watching the film but wouldn't recommend. This is one of those times.


TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #5:

"fantasy is ALWAYS better than reality, keep it in your head and enjoy the simple things you've got"

TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #4:

"sit back, relax and enjoy......Theres still time for a coke and popcorn"

TO

Film Review: (500) Days of Summer

This 'offbeat' romantic comedy is stylishly made and refreshingly different. The story follows the never ending hope of one man and the crushingly honest uber b*tch female.

The film is a perfect antidote for those who are tired of the standard Hollywood Rom Com al a 'The Proposal'. It is told from a juxtaposed perspective, therefore one gets to see both the highs and lows in comparative positioning rather than the normal chronological technique.

That being said, the film appears to just confirm what most already know and one can only but cringe as the stars make the mistakes we all know they are going to make, and appear to do so regardless.

The general consensus for this film appears to be above average and I would tend to agree. I'd give this film a 7.7/10.

TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #3:

"99 out of 100 women are clinically insane, so when you find that 1, appreciate her. However be aware the odds dictate most of her friends will be absolutely f*cking crazy"

TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #2:

"Anyone that calls THEMSELVES a legend is automatically NOT a legend, and remains NOT a legend for all time"

TO

Film Review: District 9

With this summers blockbusters being relatively disappointing I wasn't expecting a lot from this film. The trailer and premise for the film do very little to reflect the true epic nature of the story.

Like it or not, the style is different. Much like Cloverfield, it is filmed mostly in handheld style as it follows the main character on a journey of self discovery and metamorphosis; both physically and mentally.

It is easy to understand why the film is set in South Africa and the sharp sociopolitical undertone is clearly evident. When one starts to consider the aliens as a metaphor rather than a different species then there becomes an empathy that attaches oneself to the characters making the viewer truly care about the outcome of both 'heroes'.

As the pace of the film gathers, the handheld style gives way to true cinematic techniques. This is remarkably done, as with the rest of the movie, and doesn't knock the film off course.

Even the way in which the lead character swears becomes hilarious rather than annoying throughout the film. His thick South African accent appears to switch to a Liverpudlian one with every "f**k" he shouts.

I'd rate this film as an epic 9.1/10. Its takes a while to fully engage but when it does the messages and plot soon become clear and are fully enjoyable. One of the films of a generation that will be talked about for some time.

:)

TO

Unwritten Rule of Life #1:

"Never spend too much time with your girlfriends male friends, its not natural and looks like you can't find your own"

TO

Can Dreams Come True?

This is something everyone has to ask themselves in life. Everyone has a dream. A goal that appears unreachable, or at least difficult to obtain. In this instance:

1. A wild fancy or hope.
2. A condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration: a dream of owning their own business.

The key to this question depends on which number you believe is more accurate. I find personally it hovers between the two depends on my mood at that time. If I am feeling confident and good about everything then my dreams and aspirations appear reachable. When I am not my dreams seem to change to something attainable.

This is another area for consideration. Aspirations can change. Priorities alter as much as daily life. But does the idea of the original dream ever disappear? This is where resentment can harbour if a person feels they could have achieved their dreams but something out of their control stopped this from happening.

This is why as a friend or partner it is your duty to support people in their dreams for as long as you can, even if you feel it is a lost hope. The fact remains that if you were in the way of their dream then they would resent you for it and it wouldn't be worth the pain it would cause.

That being said, you have to hope that the person in question will constantly prioritise their dreams to know exactly when it passes over from achievable to unachievable, if it ever does.

I've heard the saying "dreams are like rainbows, only idiots chase them", however i'm a fan of self-actualization and if you never try you'll never know.

Dreams can come true, but ironically you need the very people that the pursuit of those dreams potentially hurt. It's something that has to be considered and constantly revised but definitely to be undertaken.

Peace

TO

The Rules of The Game

In my current work, I spend vast amounts of time on my own in forced silence. Therefore I tend to over think A LOT. Today I spent a long time thinking about my current relationship, how it affects me and how I affect it, both positively and negatively.

As if by fate, a chapter of the book I have been reading ('The Game' by Neil Strauss) was very appropriate on this very lunchtime. Its only a short chapter, but its extremely enlightening, so I'd like to share. (I've bolded the key bits for me personally for those that don't wish to read the entire passage.)

Male sexuality may seem on the surface like it runs rampant in society - there are strip clubs, porn websites, 'Maxim'-style magazines, and titillating advertisements everywhere. But, despite all this, true male desire is often kept repressed.
Men think about sex more than they will ever let women, or even each other, know. Teachers think about f*cking their students, fathers think about f*cking their daughters friends, doctors think about f*cking their patients. And right now, for every woman with even an iota of sex appeal, there's probably a man somewhere in the world who's touching himself and thinking about what it would be like to f*ck her. She may not even know him: He may be that businessman who walked past her in the street or the college student who sat across from her on the subway. And any man who tells a woman otherwise is most likely doing so because hes trying to get in her pants, or the pants of someone else within earshot. The great lie of modern dating is that in order to sleep with a woman, a man must pretend initially as if he doesn't want to.
Most appalling to women is the male obsession with strippers, porn stars, and teenage girls. It is abhorrent because it threatens a woman's reality. If all men really desire a woman like that, then where does that leave her marriage and happily-ever-after fantasies? She's doomed to live them with a man who really wants that Victoria Secret model or the neighbors daughter or that dominatrix in the videos he hides in his closet. As a woman ages, an 18 year old will always be 18. Love is dashed on the rocks in the face of possibility that a man doesn't want a person but a body.
Fortunately, this is not the entire story. Men are visual thinkers; thus we're often deceived by our eyes. But the truth is that the fantasy is often better than the reality. I had just learned that lesson. Most men eventually learn that lesson...
Men are not dogs. We merely think we are and, on occasion, act as if we are. But, by believing in our nobler nature, woman have amazing power to inspire us to live up to it. This is one reason why men tend to fear commitment-and sometimes...even tend to rebel against it by endeavoring to bring out the worst in woman.

This really is an excellent read with a lot of depth. Highly Recommended.

:)

TO

Nothing is Predestined

Today, In football training, I attempted a very audacious shot and failed miserably. But I felt no shame. As I turned to meet the mocking cheers, I said to my friend Atem (http://theatembomb.blogspot.com) "If you don't attempt greatness, you won't achieve greatness".

At the time it was just a decorated way of saying "it was worth a go". However, when I got home and started to day dream the words seemed to resonate (so much so i'm thinking of getting it in welsh as my 21st tattoo).

As with a lot of people I know, I talk a very good game.

This is necessary but not sufficient. You have to deliver. The words resonate that anyone can talk about greatness but it's all about the 'attempt'. For many years i've said it's not my time, i'm waiting for the next stage of my life...well it's coming.

I've always viewed from the end of university to my 30th birthday to be when I have to make things happen, and i will. To ensure this happens I decided to sit down today and publish my short, medium and long term goals. After all there's no motivation like potential public humiliation.

Short (<1year)

• Score 3 goals and win 3 M.O.M's for D&C AFC this year.
• Earn a 2:1 Economics degree.
• Have my second published article.
• Earn a place on a graduate scheme.

Medium (1year-5years)

• Watch the Atlanta Falcons play in person.
• Watch LeBron James play in person.
• Watch Usain Bolt sprint in person.
• Have an article published in a National Newspaper or article.
• Buy my first property.

Long (5years+)

• Earn my first $1,000,000 paycheck.
• Write a novel.
• Appear in a film.
• Own a majority share in mutli-million dollar company

Many of you may think these are unreachable, but I would say to you "don't hate, dont underestimate".

:$

TO

Self Actualization

At the pub the other night, my friends and I were discussing first impressions. We came onto the topic of the fact that in every job I have ever had people have told me that when I first joined they thought I was a kn*b, but after a while they decided I was a really good guy. This has been repeated me hundreds of times, and my friends were in agreement.

After thinking about it for a while we came to the conclusion that the way I react to unfamiliar situations, such as a new workplace, I act ultra confident and the opposite of how many believe I would/should act. They believe me to be very arrogant (which is true anyway!) for doing so and therefore dislike my confidence and easy with which I deal with usually unforgiving circumstances.

However, once these people get to know me, they learn that while I am confident and outgoing, I am genuine and at the end of the day a nice guy.

People don't like to be challenged and don't like someone to look comfortable so easily. However, that is me and I won't change for anyone. If anything I'll challenge these people more because they need it. I won't do anything unless i'm trying my best, and I won't stop until I reach my best.

:)

TO

Honesty and Integrity

There is nothing better than having a gut instinct and finding out you were right.

It can be about anything but it seems to be even better when its about people. Probably because we (most humans :S) spend so much time interacting with others.

Those moments when something clicks and you realise how good a friend someone actually is is remarkable, similarly when you realise someone you've always thought was shady finally shows their true colours.

It's strange, I have a friend who I have for a long time regarded as a very close friend. However, like many people in this world, they are very different in groups as to when we are one-on-one. Again, like most of these kind of people, they are a lot nicer and friendly towards me when we are doing something without a large group as he finds the need to project their humour (which is mostly the 'insult someone' kind) toward me. I found I picked up this trait, much to the annoyance of other groups and even some of my best friends. Don't worry, I have slowly been extracting it from my demeanor.

It's even stranger that when I question their level of friendship I find myself conflicted. Half the time I think of them as a best friend, the other half its like they wouldn't care if they never saw me again and slightly two faced.

Who knows? Because I don't. They often mock me for my humility and emotionality...is this because they wish they could be so too or because they like to take the piss? They are often supportive and negative in equal parts so to ensure I remain confused about what they actually think.

Simply put, I can't work out whether i'm over-thinking (the sociology student in me says this isn't possible) the whole situation or whether they are the deepest person I know in terms of the fact they are repressing a lot through jokes and emotional retardation.

:/

TO

The Even Better Life and Times of TO

Maaaaaaan just keeps getting better.

This morning I was quick to respond to an offer from the nice people at NBA on 5 and bagged myself a pair of tickets for 'Game on at O2', the basketball matches featuring Great Britain v Turkey and Israel v Poland.

Looks like I should be heading to London this Saturday, relying on circumstances of course!

For real, my life is IN THE ZONE right now.

Stand with me.

:D

TO

The Life and Times of TO

This post has no particular direction or message other than to update you all on the fact i'm rather happy.

I'm currently riding one of those waves where everything is going right. I'm working hard and being rewarded and it feels exceptional.

• I have finally found a paying job, unlike freelancing writing it seems. So i'm paying bills.
• I have found the woman of my dreams and couldn't be happier right now.
• I have a lot of things to look forward too; New football season, New American football season, Michael McIntyre gig, Lil' Wayne gig, NFL game in London, MY 21st BIRTHDAY, the tattoo i'm getting. The list is endless.
• I have been chosen to write for my universities blog about careers and my path trying to find one in final year, which not only helps my writing career but also makes me get off my **** and go do it.
• I'm seeing who are good friends and getting quite tight with people who if you'd have asked me 4 years ago I probably would have said "yeah right" (check his blog - http://theatembomb.blogspot.com/)
• I have entered a competition to be a part of The Scripts new video for 'Breakeven' - please comment and vote generously - http://www.youtube.com/user/towen88
  

I just feel like i'm growing up and finally using some of my limitless potential to make waves in this world and be somebody. Its not my time yet, but my time is coming, soon I'll give you all a reward for believing in me.



:D

TO

Film Review: The Ugly Truth

I was quiet tired when I went to see this movie so I was pleasantly surprised that it had enough about it to entertain.

Its a simple premise, and as with all of such, relies heavily on the lead roles to make it interesting.

Heigl and Butler neither set the world on fire nor disappoint, this is the running theme with this film.

Of the two Butler seems more natural in his role as a cold-hearted truth bringer, while Heigl is disappointingly wooden but still has enough about her to muddle through.

The plot is largely readable; most will see the ending a mile off. But again its done with enough effort to make it enjoyable, without the extra squeeze to make it excellent.

The highlight has to be a scene where Heigl is tortured sexually by a child (carefully worded sentence alert!)

This film to me needed more time and attention to be truly excellent but was rewardingly funny at times. I'd rate this film as 7.2/10

:)

TO

Mates Rates

So tonight was the big night, the evening when friendship was reevaluated. Ironically, it made me appreciate my own relationship more as well as reminding how important my close mates are too.

I think most of the guys realised that we are drifting apart and that more will be done to keep us connected in some way.

At the same time I realised how good my relationship is based on the grievances of others and how having a girlfriend who is just like a best friend can really be the difference between it working and it not.

I honestly don't think i've been this happy in all my life, and while my brain has been taught this means i'm heading for a fall I don't think I actually care. You have to take the good times while they roll; and i'm rolling.

Tonight was a funny experience with our dinner starting at 7 and then doing 50 shots in Baa Bar by 9.15pm, meaning we were all gone (in the drunk sense of the word) by 10pm.

Hence the only video in which PJ makes a bet he can't keep to:



:)

TO

All My Life...

ITS FINALLY HERE.

I can't wait to see this film:

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell in HD


No doubt it won't live up to the expectations I have after reading the book but at least it will reach a wider audience and people will understand what it means to be ruthless and I can say, I WAS A MEMBER FIRST B*TCHESSSSSSSS.

Comistan

:)

TO

The Boys Are Back In Town

Anyone who has been reading from the start will be aware that there hasn't been an 'Adams Corner' or a video in a LONG time.

We'll i set about to rectify this. Some of those memories are my best ever and will last a lifetime. This Friday, the boys are coming back. Even if its for one night only. I promise to get them all jacked up and get some quality footage (if i'm capable of holding my camera).

The rules include NO PHONES. Let's see who wants to make the friendship work and who doesn't care!

:)

TO

Funny Things...

I haven't posted much due to being so busy currently, thus being the inspiration for this particular occasion.

I helped a friend of mine the other day who is training to be a Personal Trainer. I was basically a guinea pig for him to practice his client technique with. During the session I was asked several health questions; one of which was do you lead a busy life?

The answer being no. But recently yes.

Its amazing how contradictory ones life can be. This occasion being no different.

It's amazing how quickly life can change and equally how speedily we adapt to these changes. I have gone from having nothing to fill my days to having to plan every minute perfectly to fit everything in.

It only goes to show how when everything seems to be quiet one should always anticipate changes on the horizon and try to not let things get you down or pass you by. And by the same token, one should make the most of those frivolous times while they are bountiful.

:)

TO

Best I Ever Had (I love...)

• I love...the way your hair looks a mess but amazing at the same time.
• I love...your body.
• I love...your personality more.
• I love...that feeling I get every time I see you for the first time that day.
• I love...the way you don't care what people think.
• I love...your silly faces.
• I love...how wide your eyes are.
  
• I love...the fact we seem to say and think the same things at the exact same time.
• I love...the fact your the best Ive ever had...literally.
• I love...there's no drama unless its necessary.
• I love...you don't judge.
• I love...you went underneath to find out the real tom.
• I love...that you make me a better person.
  
• I love...the way you make me feel so good about myself.
• I love...the fact you can make me like something i used to despise like Harry Potter/Twilight/Musicals.
• I love...the fact you always play devils advocate and make me think.
• I love...the fact YOUR DOG WANTS TO EAT ME.
• I love...certain songs seem to make sense just because of you.
• I love...the fact you don't eat anything but Nandos, toast and MacDonalds.
• I love...you can sit in my house while I go to football training and be there waiting with a smile when I come back dirty and tired.
• I love...how it feels to fall asleep with you in my arms.
• I love...how it feels Ive known you all my life.
• I love...that you can change my mood instantly.
• I love...how you bite your tongue every time you get in my car and hear Hip-Hop.
• I love...how your proud to be with me.
• I love...you get goosebumps virtually every time I kiss you.
• I love...that you don't mind sharing me with Ryan Reynolds.
• I love...how you make me feel 13 again.
  
• I love...you.

Smile, enjoy us and the rest will follow.

<3

TO

Film Review: The Proposal

Most of my regular readers will know that i have an unhealthy desire to be Ryan Reynolds and have something of a man crush for him (http://toheadspace.blogspot.com/2009/05/adams-corner-2-man-crush-ok-or-gay.html)

So, I entered this viewing with high expectations and I have to admit I was slightly disappointed.

The acting by Bullock and Reynolds is superb (especially the later, and thats without bias) they perform their roles perfectly and have great chemistry and comic timing on screen. There are some immensely funny moments in the film, but you can see them coming a mile off.

That tends to be a running theme, the script is entirely predictable from start to finish. This isn't always a problem but it makes it very difficult to make a good film this way as it has to be done perfectly well so the viewer isnt disappointed when they see what they were expecting.

There are no twists, in fact the opposite, they appear to build a potential twist only to discard the very idea. Which could be construed as a twist itself? Confused? I was also.

The film lacks substance, its quite an interesting idea but not enough to make a great film out of. That being said, it was enjoyably watchable and will be a hit for dating couples across the country. I'd have this film around 7.0/10.

Hopefully, Reynolds next piece of work will have a behind camera staff worthy of his talents.