I have discovered my very own mood enhancer!

I had a very unexpected evening today when I decided to sort through some of the “crap” that I had in my “sorting” draw. Yes I am one of these people that has a draw that I put things in until I can get around to sorting through it and organising it into the places that they need to be. Whilst the sorting through the draw was just a normal thing for me, what came after was just a lovely end to the day. I decided to get some of my boxes out to put these items in and I decided to take the time to look through them. The amount of memories that flooded back to me just made me smile. I had kept drawings from college and uni that me and my friends have made that really summed up my time. I had work badges and ID cards from previous jobs, my very first iPod Mini, little bits that I have collected over my life that I knew I wanted to keep and look back one day. It is so strange though, I knew that they were there yet actually taking the time to look at them has turned my day around. I think of people that move around all the time, throw every single thing away (I am someone that loves to throw things away mind you!) and just think that I am so lucky to have managed to keep hold of these items. I want one day for my kid to look through this box and see the life that I had. Ask me what the hell an iPod is and what did we use to do with them. Why we had ID cards for work and so on and so on. If you are ever feeling down or have had a day that meant nothing then I recommend you start having a rummage through your things. If you do not keep mementos then I strongly advise you to do it. We all live our lives and its nice to have things that remind us of the good times! I will be going to sleep with a smile on my face! 

Above & Below: Random pictures of me and old friends from 2008! Fun times at Uni!

Signing out, Thatmfeeling 

February 10th 2012: Picture Of The Day

I am probably the only person in the world that loves this photo! Yes I too it but its so simple yet I think it is rather effective! This photo sums up today because absolutely nothing happened. It was a very simple day with all the basics in it. Today was a day that connects the other days and was probably beneficial yet  will go unnoticed (just like a simple screw) 

The Super Bowl: I applaud M.I.A!

It has to be said, I have a new found love for M.I.A. It all started when I saw her in that cheerleading outfit, looking completely out of place with an expression of sarcasm on her face. Then it come to the Super Bowl and she stuck her middle finger up at millions of spectators! Madonna is pissed, probably because she had her thunder stolen and you have a bunch of angry American parents complaining here, there and everywhere! Whilst I would not have performed the act of sticking my finger up in front of so many people, if I knew the reaction it would get then I probably would have. If I was M.I.A then I would have stuck both of my middle fingers up just to add some more umpf to it and get even more of a reaction. What gets to me is that some small finger gesture hits the headlines and is apparently inappropriate for the millions of kids that are watching yet these parents let them play computer games where they can shoot each other, they can pretend to be the pop stars that have their vaginas and boobs hanging out and they can even watch the over dramatised films and programs that witness them to violence, sex and everything else. One little finger just seems so pathetic. What is amusing also is that if you watch the clip back, I think it is very hard to see M.I.A doing it! I had to watch the clip several times to see the act in all of its glory. I bet only very few people really saw it and because of all the hype now everyone has had a chance to. I am not saying that the finger language is a good thing and that we should all do it, I think that it shows that there are more important things in life that we need to be focusing on rather than a stunt that has worked particularly well. It also shows how protective and anal some people are with specific topics. Because it has hit the news everyone has joined the bandwagon, it makes me laugh that many people this side of the Atlantic are applauding it. If the Super Bowl wanted clean, sleek and innocent acts then the last people they should have chosen for it should have been Madonna (fanny exposure, always trying to push it that little bit further) Niki Minaj (an over sexulised rapper with foul language) M.I.A (who is clearly known for being who she is) and LMFAO (who get naked, wibble their bits about, getting sexy and they know it) Whilst I love all of these entertainers, we know what they are like and if you don’t want your kids to be exposed to it then make them leave the room when the half time show is on... Simples! I admire M.I.A for standing up and doing something unplanned. I have watched many interviews with her and do agree with many points that she tries to get across. Whilst I do not like all of her music (she will be pleased to hear that!) I do applaud the points that she tries to get across and wish her all the best in doing so in the future! 

Hope you enjoyed the performance, another one to add to the list of Super Bowl oppsies! Signing out, Thatmfeeling 

February 7th 2012: Picture Of The Day

When you get bored and really want something to do then we all know that you have to go shopping! I decided to go to Stratford City and with benefits to this I also get to see the Olympic park at the same time! I took a picture as the sun was setting and what is really cool is that you can see the reflection of the lighting inside the shopping centre reflected back in the glass. New socks for me! 

Spray on Clothes: The New Trend?

I come across an article today that I wanted to share with the world (unless you have already seen it then blah to you!) The article is about spray on clothing. Whilst part of me thinks that it is such a silly idea, the other half of me read the article and was really surprised by what I saw. Whilst spray on clothing would not work for many of us, mainly being self conscious of our bodies or maybe having a body that would not be particularly flattered by being sprayed on (that sounded oh so wrong but I am going to keep it!) I can see that it is a great, quick way to come up with a random “unique” design that is tailored to your own body. Whilst I would not be the first to rush out and have this done, the guy that you can see in the picture actually suits the garment (If you can call it that) it doesn’t even look like it has been sprayed on (and I want the design on a normal people t-shirt please!) The spray has a mixture of cotton fibres and probably some things that we really do not want to know that we would be spraying on our skin but it dries instantly so you would not have to wait around for 15 minutes for your clothes to dry before you can go out.  Interestingly you can also take the clothes off and wash them! (probably a good thing if you are getting hot and heavy under some skin tight clothing!) I am still at half with the idea  but I don’t think it will catch on just yet. I do not see how spraying clothes on is any simpler or faster for us? Anyway have a look and let me know what you think! will you be jumping to joy at the idea you can spray on your latest ideas?

signing out, Thatmfeeling 

Lana Del Rey: Born To Die

I know I know! I really do not want to add to the hype that is going around about Lana Del Rey but I have to speak up! Generally with the people I know around me, the album has received mixed responses from them. Some say that it is the best thing since sliced bread (nearly said breath then!) and others say that it is dull, repetitive and just boring to be completely honest. I have to say that I have been blown away by this artist and I am not exaggerating. I have owned the album for a couple of days now and my iTunes is already telling me that I have played the album... yes that is the deluxe edition, more than sixteen times. That will either be lots to those who are normal and little to the people that sit out there and only listen to one album until they physically cant stand it anymore! What I really love about the album is that when you listen to it, you can hear that time, money and effort has gone into it. The music is rich, clear and the voice has so much quality to it. Some songs I have to admit may sound a little boring if you had friends around and you want something more sociable to listen to but I think that this album is designed to be listened to alone with the headphones on. Rey states that it is a tribute to her crazy life and if you listen to the lyrics you almost envy it, bad and good. My favorite song on the album that stretches further than any other has to be “off to the races” I love everything about the song. The lyrics are brilliant, they change in each chorus and I love the fact that she continues the sentences between versus (it is something that many people really fail to do and use it just to make the versus rhyme) I think it works perfectly and I could listen to it on repeat until I could not hear any more. The other song that really stands out is “born to die” again, it is just beautiful and when you listen to the lyrics I fell that it takes me away and I really listen (without sounding too geeky, crazy weird on you) all in all “Born to Die” (the album) is fantastic and it is a story of her life, it is fun, depressing, deep, crazy and you can tell that she loves it!! One thing I hate about many artists is that when they release an album it seems to either be positive or negative. Rey mixes the two together and I find it fascinating when she is singing about something that we would assume to be negative yet you know that she loves it and wouldn’t change it for the world. I recommend that everyone buys this and that they buy it in the deluxe version as you will need lots of songs to leave on repeat! Let me know what you think of “Born to Die” have fun,

signing out, Thatmfeeling 

One Month Gone, Another One Planned!

Well the first month of this new year is well and truly over and most of us are starting the next month with its cold, harsh reality... snow. (lucky for those who are living in hot places! I now where to come next time!) It is a little bit of a random update but I wanted to share my thoughts over the year so far. One of my main aims this year is to do the things that I want to do. Don’t think about it and put it off, just do it! January was a great example for this. The list of things that I wanted to buy (that I have had for however long) I decided to buy them all and this was fantastic. I also made my way to Brighton to take photos and have a look around. The photos come out great and if you want to see them then you will have to check out my Tumblr (they are on there somewhere) http://thatmfeeling.tumblr.com/ The visit gave me a buzz for a while, in fact I still think I am buzzing from it but it was not just the visit that topped my month! I bought myself a Paul Smith bag that I have had my eye on for a while, it cost a pretty penny but I am still keeping with my attitude of doing the things that you want to do so I got it! The final thing that completed the month was my visit to the W hotel. If you have read any of my other blogs then you may well know that I love this place but I have not been in a while. I went back and continued from where I left off and partied the night away in Wyld style! I hope that you have all had a great month and that February looks good for you too. February is my birth month so I have lots of things planned again for this month including a trip to Bath and a spa day so watch this space to see what random adventures I can get up to this time round. If its snowing where you are then keep safe and if it is not then just be warm! 

Have a great February! 

Signing out, Thatmfeeling