OMG it's 2011!

So its been ages since I last blogged because I've been busy doing absolutely nothing. But anyway lets think ahead, christmas is on its way and I can't help but feel a bit over excited. Sit around watch films eat shit loads and open gifts that I helped wrap, fun times!

However what I'm looking forward to even more is new years. Now I plan on entering 2011 with a positive attitude. But I feel like all those resolutions that we plan and say we're going to follow through, are going to be forgotten by the time we get home from our new years party, or even if we're at home once we wake up on new years day its going to be, resolution who?

Since its kind of a pattern with me I've decided this time I'm actually going to stick to it! So my main one is to be less lazy if thats even possible. Now I'm not that bad, I do what I need to do but little things like get my art work in on time, or try and do my work as soon as I get it. I know sounds pretty boring but you start small and maybe one of my other resolutions will be a little bit more ambitious.

To be perfectly honest I feel a bit worried going into this new year, because then its 2012 next and even though its just a film you can't blame a girl for being paranoid. But I hope everyone celebrates! Enter the new year drunk, skanking, at home watching the fireworks on tv or even sleeping for all you boring ones out there!

Shama A.

Sportsmen and their cheating streak.

I'm getting a bit sick of hearing about a footballer, basketball player, golfer, you name it cheating on their wives. And yes it happens everywhere not only within the sports world but from what I've seen it seems to be a trend at the moment. From John Terry to Tiger Woods, Robin Van Persie to Ashley Cole. I can't say I know their reasons for cheating but I think they shouldn't have made a commitment if they can't stick to it.

The weird thing is they have some of the most beautiful women by their side. Take Tony Parker the latest cheater, exchanging 'naughty' messages without Eva Longoria knowing, and what makes it worse is that its actually a friend of theirs. I'm no man but even I can say she is stunning!

You would think after seeing how its blown up in the media, it would set an example for the rest of the men out there and shock them into not doing it, but it seems like it doesn't really matter to them. Even Ribéry denting his career just for one night of what they call 'pleasure'. At first when something like this was shown to the rest of us it was frowned upon and it would have a big impact on their positions in their career, but now everyone seems to be getting so used to it.

Some people say the fact that they cheat has no relevance with what they do, which on some levels is true, but these people are role models to other young boys out there and I'm sure they know with their success, fame will come with it.

Its a bit of a disease really, but its as if its more popular amongst footballers, especially in the England team. Probably our bad karma in the World Cup.

Shama A.





RUSSIA! Yay?

Friends forever.

So I think pretty much everyone including Russian president Dmitry Medvedev was in shock to hear that Russia will be hosts for the World Cup in 2018. England only gained two votes which is a bit of a surprise since we sent in three of our best men; David Cameron (actually not so much), David Beckham and Prince William. Probably the most random threesome but anyway its something England could be proud of. Even though I think Harry Potter should've been added to that list, but thats another issue to be solved another time.

And then if this news wasn't bad enough Qatar has been announced as another country that it will be hosting in 2022. Should be interesting to see how the elaborate Arabs do it but a country that doesn't even usually qualify hosting it doesn't sound too good. The only hope that England have left to host the World Cup now is 2030. And I'll be 38 then, woah.

It is a bit annoying that England is meant to be the football nation and yet we can't get more than two votes, and when the votes are announced we immediately think its a fix! Yes its a habbit that the whole country has come to, even with X factor if someone we didn't want goes home ITS A FIX, but when a person that we want goes out its the best show ever. Old habbits die hard I guess.

But yes back to this Russia thing, even if England didn't win I would think Spain or Portugal would win! They already have most of the stadiums prepared unlike the winners who have to build it all from scratch. Theres not much we can do now, atleast we have the Olympics. Even though I would much rather go down the road to watch a football match instead of a person doing some insane acrobatics, but never know I might grow to like it.

All I can say is World Cup 2014 is going to be the one to look forward to now, BRAZIL.

Shama A.

No ifs no buts, no education cuts!

So I'm planning on going to the protest coming up this Tuesday for student fees. But from what I've seen on youtube and on tv I'm actually kind of worried. But I'm still going to go because I think David Cameron has lost his nut.

How do you not realise that if you higher the prices, less people will go to uni and there won't be many people that will have the right qualifications to work and that will lead this country to poverty, or more and more people will want to live off the government and not make any money of their own! Another thing is that students will start looking for work to pay for these unrealistic fees, and with more people losing their jobs instead of getting one those chances look pretty slim too. I know I sound silly trying to change the world by writing on my blog but hey you have to start somewhere.

Anyway back to this 'situation'. I'm not on anyone's side here but Nick Clegg did say he wouldn't let the prices for uni go any higher. He says its because its a coalition government that they had to come to a compromise, but I still think its pretty bullshit...And they have also tried to defend themselves by saying that its not going to be £9,000 for everyone. But to be honest we all know at some point it will get there, and not many people shit out money.

I also think theres two ways of looking at all this violent behaviour happening at these protests, one is that its bad, and that people are just living up to that bad stereotype about young people. But another way of looking at it is that if you're silent you won't be heard. I'm not sure which one I agree with because they both make sense, but I know I'm not really a violent person so I'll probably stand there hopelessly in the cold with my friends and a lame poster or something. But heres hoping that I don't freeze, scratch, fall or hurt myself in this process!

Shama A.

The fall of the Champions.

Sitting there watching these teams that were known for being the best losing to random little clubs is just depressing. It not only ruins my day but it just makes me wonder, why are you payed so much to do shit all?

As a Liverpool supporter I'm not having a lot of fun watching their matches. But I couldn't help but feel smug when Liverpool won against Chelsea 2-0, and it made it even better that a friend of mine who is a Chelsea supporter just sat there stunned as I shouted with pure joy!

But it is weird though, like a freaky plague or something out to get all the good players! Drogba made no effort in that match whatsoever and hes meant to be Chelsea's 'finest'. And Torres just about made up for his short comings but I'm still not happy. When players play badly I think they should have a big huge salary cut! Like when your young and your parents cut down your allowance. They should also introduce the naughty step within the changing rooms, imagine that 'Gerrard and Torres get on the naughty step!' Haha that would be something that everyone would want to see. But sadly I don't think that would work out so well.

But I guess thats the beauty of football, you can never be too sure of whos going to win and thats what makes it all so exciting!

Shama A.

The big day.

Ok so I have to talk about Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement. Its a bit sad that I don't even know them and yet I'm so excited that I'm going to witness their wedding...On tv, thats right my very own front row. It couldn't come around fast enough, but watching a royal wedding would be just the perfect kind of entertainment, and because she's what you consider to be a 'normal' girl it makes their love story a lot more interesting.

But anyway yes thats all I wanted to say just thought I should get out my excitement and share it with you all!

Shama A.

Retail therapy, friend or foe?

When you buy the perfect bag or shoes or the perfect anything it can make your day 100x better. But does it actually help or are we just tryna fill some sort of emptiness that we have? Now I know I sound kind of cringe thinking about stuff like this in my spare time, but as I look around my messy room I can see clothing that I was once was so excited about buying on the floor or laying somewhere unloved.

Don't get me wrong I still love walking into a shop and smelling the smell of new clothes (too much?), but I still think that its just a heat of the moment happyness (unless its the classic q francesca marc jacobs bag).
Now if you're like me and are addicted to shopping you will know that once you've bought all your stuff and you get home you can often feel like, what on earth did I even buy? And then your just left there in your room with less clothes than you thought you bought because you were so over excited. Your money tends to spill away faster than you can imagine and yet we're all so crazy to get stuff that we won't really ever wear! Money can't buy love or give us the therapy we actually need, but knowing what we really NEED instead of just WANT will fix everything.

Shama A.