Energy Drinks

I’ve never been a massive fan of energy drinks and so haven’t had one for ages. However, everyone seems to love ‘Monster’ energy drinks, so I thought I’d give them a try.

They’re quite nice really ALTHOUGH I REALLY CANNOT WORK OUT WHAT THEY TASTE LIKE. The ingredients aren’t too useful either. It doesn’t really need to taste like anything particular, but every time I tried it, it reminds me of something else (I had to keep it in the fridge and drink it over the course of a day as I can’t manage that much energy drink at one time).

This is really annoying me as I need to work out what the taste is of. Oh well, I suppose it’s just a sweet energy drink taste. And it’s not bad.

Also, it’s nearly 2014, so Happy New Year ‘n’ all that!

The contents of a locker

At school, I have quite a large locker and hardly have anything to put in it – a few books and a PE kit – so when I found a few pieces of computer lying around in my tutor room, I chose to give them a home. Don’t ask why, I just did; it felt the right thing to do at the time.

Anyway, clearing out my locker for the Christmas holidays, I was left with just these pieces of metal which I had accumulated over the few months, and I realised just how strange it was – I even had a broken piece of locker.

And as you can see, the picture shows my locker containing a bar found on a locker door, two outer computer pieces and a CD drive.

So I thought I’d share this great sight with you as I’m sure you must be thrilled with this story. After all, it is a very exciting tale.

The Horne Section

Yesterday I took a trip down to a trip to BBC Radio Theatre, London, to go to a recording of The Horne Section. The Horne Section, if you haven’t heard of it before, is a BBC Radio 4 music variety show, and as this was recorded on December 21st and it was centred around Christmas and the New Year. It will be broadcast on New year’s Eve and then repeated in the New Year, and as it’s rather good I’d recommend that you listen to it.

First off in the recording, the audience had to play a giant game of twister, ‘Left hand, right person’s shoulder’, ‘Right leg, in between the person to your left’s leg’, ‘Hug the person in front of you’, etc. which was rather fun despite being at times really awkward, most people not joining in too much as not to seem creepy to the strangers surrounding them. Alex Horne also threw some Christmas-themed things to the audience – chocolates, candy canes and brussel sprouts (which I received some of when people behind tried to catch but knocked them forwards instead).

It was nice and festive, with many of the cast wearing Christmas-themed jumpers, and the show included a selection of Christmas-based songs they’s created as well as some much loved favourites at the end. I was pleased that the show was pretty cool and funny, although I fear that it may be less funny when on the radio as some of the funny parts were also when things went wrong. Nevertheless, there were some rather good songs. The show also featured other guests such as Milton Jones and Beardyman, people I actually recognised, so that was rather exciting too.

The show finished with a good ol’ sing-along to ‘Auld Lang Syne’. What fun! I also got a picture with Alex Horne (I really need to learn how to smile) and he was very nice. I’m now feeling in the mood for Christmas, despite having a ton of revision to do for GCSE mocks to do straight after the holidays.

Black Veil Brides

Normally I don’t do much with my life, but yesterday I went to see Black Veil Brides at the Roundhouse, London, and they were rather good.

I went with my sister and father (who weren’t very enthusiastic) but I did have quite a good time. I understand that often people don’t like Black Veil Brides for their image or claim that they have a ‘generic music style’ but I love a spot o’ Black Veil Brides, so I don’t really care what people say.

There was quite a great gathering of people, often dressed in band merchandise and wearing war-paint, which was pretty much what I had expected.

As I’m not used to the ways of concerts, I didn’t arrive miles early – only about 15 minutes before the support acts started – and then I had to join a massive queue, leading all the way down several roads. This meant that I missed the first support act, but got in in time to see most of the second, ‘Heaven’s Basement,’ who were quite good.

After this, there was the expected anticipation for Black Veil Brides to come on stage, and so they did. There they were, Andy Biersack, CC, Ashley Purdy, Jake Pitts and Jinxx, and my seat was actually rather ok. That is, ignoring the irritating pillar in the way. All the same, the show was amazing, and I took a few photos throughout – I wanted to have at least one fairly reasonable picture of each member.

BVB are very good at performing live, and although my father wasn’t too amazed by Andy Biersack (why, I don’t know), he did admit that the drumming and guitars were pretty impressive. It was a great show! And I bought the tour t-shirt – the design is cool, and it’s a nice souvenir of the night.

Happy Birthday Amy Lee

Today’s 13th December, so I am feeling the need to write a post to celebrate Amy Lee’s birthday. You’ll probably know who Amy Lee is, the vocalist of the great band, Evanescence. Although I haven’t known about Evanescence right from the start or for a great amount of time (only about 3 years) I am able to say that I am a great fan of their work, and I am slightly obsessed with Evanescence – they’re freaking amazing, even as some of the band members changed, and Amy Lee’s voice has always kept the band’s unique and beautiful sound. Everyone loves Evanescence, It’s a fact of life.

Even those who claim to not know of Evanescence still recognise some of their songs; My Immortal and Bring Me To Life are classics. So I would like to say a great Happy Birthday on my blog to one of the greatest singers and musicians out there. It is her 32nd Birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY LEE!

Also, separate to the topic of Amy Lee and Evanescence, I am going to see Black Veil Brides tomorrow and am rather excited! Yeeeah, I can’t wait for tomorrow.

Hunger Games, Catching Fire: The film

I finally got around to going to watch Catching Fire at the cinema last week, so I might as well review it briefly.

As I’ve read all of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games books, I know the story lines and what is supposed to happen which, although could be seen to ruin the plot and make it less engaging, I find makes it more interesting when watching a film – I hate it when details are changed in films to add more action to the plot, and love identifying alterations – but I was actually pleasantly surprised that the film was very similar to the book, and even ended the same way.

After surviving the 74th annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark returned home to District 12 and had to go on a victory tour of the country, facing the families of those who were killed and seeing the conditions of other areas. Then, Katniss and Peeta, still tortured with memories from their experiences, find that they will also be competing in the 75th annual Hunger Games, a quarter quell where previous victors are to complete – they weren’t too pleased. Throughout the film Katniss is trying to act as though she is in love with Peeta, to please President Snow who visited Katniss to tell her that she may end up inspiring rebellions and making people stand up against the Capitol, so, caring for her family and friends’ protection, she understands that she needs to follow orders, as hard as that may be.

The film was interesting, uplifting and also at points, unsettling, sometimes shifting from moods at a great speed, such as when Katniss and Peeta were in District 11, talking about Rue and everyone made the district 12 salute, and this peace and respect was immediately followed by violence and shootings; I found that part quite emotional, because although I’d foreseen it, I didn’t want it to happen.

It was great seeing relationships between characters develop, and another major feature of the film was the inclusion of facial expressions from Jennifer Lawrence (playing Katniss Everdeen). I mean, what great close-ups of her face they had, especially at the end where she kept switching between sad, angry and something else which you couldn’t really work out – but you’ve gotta love it and I do think that she’s a great actress, just right for the role.

So if you haven’t already seen it, do, or just buy it when it comes out.