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Let me think about it
2008-01-02 23:49:00
For one reason or another, I’m fairly sure that Mr Samurai Frog would enjoy the following video. Call it an educated guess or a no-brainer (as the Yanks say). I hope that everyone else enjoys it too, I know I did. [Video: Let me think about it - Fedde Le Grand vs Ida Corr] Related PostsNo related posts

Pants on Fire
2008-01-01 06:02:00
O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! William Shakespeare Video: Would I lie to you? by Charles and Eddie Sam the Frog has tagged me to tell you seven things about myself which may (or may not) be true. 1. I used to be a backing singer for Michael Jackson. Man, I loved wearing that sexy leather outfit on the Bad tour. He’d stare at me when he sang Dirty Diana. 2. I always finish books once I’ve started them. A few years ago I started reading the second Harry Potter book, but I couldn’t bear to read on, so I ate it. With chicken noodle soup. Libro finito. 3. When I was an impoverished student a few years ago, I became a sex-line operator. My sex-op name was Shandy. While I chatted filth to the punters I typed my anthropology thesis. 4. When the King of Jordan requires a sensual bellydancer for a private performance, he sends for me. I cannot refuse on pain of execution, no matter what other plans I have made for the week. 5. Dr Monkey fathered my baby, Monty....
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Happy New Year!
2008-01-01 03:02:00
And as a special treat, here’s my diva of the week, Kylie, performing Can’t get you out of my head live at the Brit Awards a few years ago. (I know, any excuse to show Kylie…) [See post to watch QuickTime movie] I shall dedicate this post to my new buddy Matthew, the Westcoast Walker, fellow Kylie admirer. Related PostsHappy Chinese New Year !InsomniaNot a happy blogHa ha! Persistence pays offHappy Easter!
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The 85 of 2007
2008-01-01 00:17:00
A few weeks ago I noticed that one of my goals for 2007 had been to read 50 books. I’m happy to tell you that I’ve actually read 85 books. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. Sure, some of them were easy reads, but I needed some filler to clear my head after some of the more intense novels. Have you succeeded with any of your 2007 goals? Related PostsNice day for a white weddingKa-Boom!That self-promoting minx13 Kick-Ass Heroines (Vol. 3)Even when I’m wrong, I’m right

Goodbye 2007
2007-12-31 22:37:00
It’s been an interesting year for me. I returned to part-time work, and aimed to become more fulfilled generally When I look back on certain years, I sometimes notice that a particular activity had dominated my thoughts: 1997: Spanish language and culture 2000: music performance (singing) 2001: Middle-eastern dance and music 2003: African drumming 2005: writing 2007: blogging So now I wonder what will be my primary focus in 2008. I would like to continue blogging, and to start writing fiction again. I would also like to make music again, just as a hobby. I’ve decided not to make any formal resolutions, as I never keep them for more than a few days. My main goal for the coming months is to lose some of my excess weight. I think that a good initial goal would be to lose 10% of my body fat, then take it from there. I have the tools to lose the weight, I just need to work out an exercise routine and food guidelines that I can live with for the long term. So what about you? ...
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Sunday Sauce #27
2007-12-31 00:40:00
Welcome to the last Sunday Sauce of 2007. This week I’ve decided to show you some of the sexy pics that I discovered on other blogs. Those blogs include Becca’s, Ben’s, SamuraiFrog’s plus Co-Ed Magazine and Hemmy.net. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. Btw, Aria Giovanni is slowly growing on me, as you’ll see in this collection. While I was browsing some of Becca’s and SF’s old posts I found some really nice pics of her. See you next week (year). Related PostsSunday Sauce: Back next weekSunday Sauce - Vote Now!Sunday Sauce #26Sunday Sauce #25Sunday Sauce

Emancipate Yourself from Mental Slavery
2007-12-30 18:32:00
– Old pirates, yes, they rob I; Sold I to the merchant ships, Minutes after they took I From the bottomless pit. But my hand was made strong By the ‘and of the Almighty. We forward in this generation Triumphantly. Won’t you help to sing These songs of freedom? - ‘Cause all I ever have: Redemption songs; Redemption songs. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds. Have no fear for atomic energy, ‘Cause none of them can stop the time. How long shall they kill our prophets, While we stand aside and look? Ooh! Some say it’s just a part of it: We’ve got to fulfil de book. Won’t you help to sing These songs of freedom? - ‘Cause all I ever have: Redemption songs; Redemption songs; Redemption songs. — /Guitar break/ — Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our mind. Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy, ‘Cause none of them-a can-a stop-a the time. How ...
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Campaign for Peace
2007-12-30 05:35:00
I’m fed up, people. I’m fed up of that miscreant coming here and trolling like a banshee, so I’m taking action. I’ve started a new blog called J.D. Sucks Eggs, which features a list of all of his wrongdoings. I feel so much better now. I can only apologise to my loyal readership for not having done it sooner. Btw, someone else has already reserved the domain jdsucks.com - who else has the teen twit offended? Related PostsThis is my kind of Political Protest!MomentumWhat’s your price?Orlando Doom13 Reasons why I’m a Mac Girl
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I’m waiting…
2007-12-29 22:26:00
Go On, Get Your Gerbil Out. Enter a word for your own slogan: Generated by the Advertising Slogan Generator, for all your slogan needs. Get more gerbil slogans. Related Postsnot-so-subtle?MIA or AWOL?Scary Scent!can i just scream??!Not a bad Monday
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Friday Nite Mix: Minogue Magik
2007-12-28 21:30:00
Last night I was inspired to revisit some of my favourite Kylie Minogue songs, and realised how many great songs she’s made over the years. Here’s a selection. Playlist: Confide in Me Can’t Get You Out of My Head Put Yourself in My Place In Your Eyes Kids (feat. Robbie Williams) Come into My World Love at First Sight Spinning Around Red Blooded Woman Better the Devil You Know Chocolate Slow – As a bonus, here are some more excellent Kylie tracks, a couple of sexy ads featuring the pop princess, plus some of my favourite tracks sung by her sister Dannii. Playlist: Agent Provocateur ad (banned in some places) H&M Love Kylie ad 2 Hearts (her current single) Physical (a live cover of Olivia Newton-John’s hit) Where the Wild Roses Grow (with Nick Cage) Breathe All I Wanna Do by Dannii Minogue (I actually saw her perform this song in G.A.Y. at the London Astoria in 1998. Her voice was really strong and clear. Put the Needle On it by Dannii Minog...
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Festive Spirit
2007-12-28 20:57:00
Last Sunday I went to visit my grandma who lives in East London. As I left my home that afternoon I discovered the thick mist which had descended over the city and lasted all day. (People from other countries seem to think that London is always foggy, but it’s quite rare really, and mostly happens on the odd winter morning.) Anyway, I felt like I might have entered the Victorian London of the novel that I’m currently reading, The Meaning of Night by Michael Cox. On the train into central London I noticed that some (presumably) young vandal had written “BELIEVE SANTA EXISTS” plus something about BSE (mad cow disease) on a window opposite me. I felt compelled to take a pic of it with my camera-phone. What a lovely sentiment, spreading the joy of Christmas to children everywhere. It’s just a shame that the perpetrator felt the need to damage public property to convey the message… After visiting my grandma and making my journey homewards, I alighte...
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Space Nudity
2007-12-27 22:41:00
1968: The opening sequence of Barbarella – 1994: Put Yourself in My Place by Kylie Minogue – 2005: They by Jem – Which version do you prefer? Related PostsSeductive ShapesSpace InvaderKeep on keeping onAnother gay night outGingivitis
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Brunch of Champions
2007-12-27 13:56:00
The last slice of cake. My mum always makes me a mini cake without the raisins and sultanas when she bakes for the family. NASA should pay her to make it for the astronauts - it’s the perfect food. Made with eggs, butter, crushed almonds, brown sugar, etc., then laced with rum, sherry and brandy for extra vitality. Related PostsBareback: A book review
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Will Smith is NOT a Nazi
2007-12-26 19:46:00
During a recent interview promoting his new film, I am Legend, Will Smith expanded on a comment he had made about his belief that the human mind is inherently good, by saying: Even Hitler didn’t wake up going, ‘let me do the most evil thing I can do today.’ I think he woke up in the morning and using a twisted, backwards logic, he set out to do what he thought was ‘good.’ Anyone with a modicum of common sense would not think that he was condoning Hitler’s actions or beliefs in this statement, but merely attempting to explain how someone could choose to commit diabolically evil acts in the belief that they are doing good work. Perhaps Will could have chosen his words more carefully and/or spoken about dictators in general, but I think his intention and meaning was clear. As a result of that comment, there have been calls to boycott Smith’s films. He responded to those threats with the following statement: It speaks to the dangerous power of an ignorant person...
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What did you get?
2007-12-26 16:14:00
The only present I got yesterday was a purple purse with a selection of nail varnish and a box of chocs from my brother. I also got some money from my parents and my grandma. So what did you get? Let me know in the comments. Related PostsNo related posts

20,000
2007-12-26 03:16:00
Source My twenty-thousandth visitor was from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and visited at local time 10:28:35 pm on 25 December. He or she found my blog via a google image search for this pic of Lindt chocolate from a post about chocolate withdrawal… Cool, eh? Thanks to all of you for visiting. Related PostsNo related posts

Merry Christmas
2007-12-25 18:21:00
Happy Birthday to Action Hero Jesus. And Merry Christmas to the rest of you. [Show as slideshow] Related PostsMerry Xmas and all thatVive la France!Happy Birthday Mariah!State of Mind (warning: long post)Sunday Sauce #26
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Even when I’m wrong, I’m right
2007-12-25 03:23:00
Less than a week after I blogged about Lily Allen’s cleavage, the pop singer reveals that she’s pregnant, and that’s she’s going to have her own tv show. Plus she’s going to be a judge for the Orange prize for fiction. What next for Lily? Let’s just hope she stays off the booze while she’s pregnant. Related PostsFrom heart throb to door knobOff the railsKeep on keeping onThankful that it’s finally overJust another day
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My Xmas is
2007-12-25 00:17:00
Getting stuck in the supermarket on Xmas Eve after forgetting something essential - like cheese, or a last-minute present. (Though not this year.) Colluding with my brother to buy our mum a present. Buying myself more than anyone else. Hey, I deserve it. Going mental in the crowds when present-shopping. Note to self: go to Victoria again next year, it’s not as busy as Croydon or Oxford Street but has all the usual shops. Mum’s cake. The best in the world. She makes me my own mini cake, without the raisins. Housework. Random Santa sightings. (Saw two skinny Santas on their way to a footie match on Saturday.) Carol singers in Croydon. Charity workers with Santa hats. Turkey (but I prefer it on Boxing Day, when my mum fries the leftover meat.) We’ll also have brussel sprouts, stuffing, salad, potatoes, and rice & peas. Quality Street chocs. My faves are the coconut one and the one in the purple wrapper with the peanut and caramel filling. Family movies. My Fair ...

More Silly Tests
2007-12-24 03:07:00
Which Britney Spears Are you? Serious Britney You could loosen up a bit but your okay the way you are but smile every now and then! Celebrities-Fame Quizzes – Which Greek god/goddess are you? Poseidon You are Poseidon! Poseidon was the God of the Sea, Earthquakes, and Horses.He lost the battle of being patron deity of Athens to Athena, he struck his spear into the ground and made a spring of salt so the Athenians would worship him, but Athena planted an olive tree which the Athenians liked better.He was also the father of Theseus. Fantasy-Mythology Quizzes – which celebrity do you look like? (girls only-pics) Hilary Duff You resemble hilary duff!! you can be shy and stand offish but you are sweet at heart!! you are a very humble person and many resemblances are seen in both of you. Myspace Quizzes Related PostsHave you ever obliterated a village?Yeah baby!Idiot Savant? Moi?What Classic Movie Are You?personality ...
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Sunday Sauce #26
2007-12-24 00:59:00
This week’s Sunday Sauce comes to you from Sexy Santa’s Secret Grotto. Here are some saucy Christmas pics for your enjoyment. Related PostsSunday Sauce: Back next weekSunday Sauce - Vote Now!Sunday Sauce #25Sunday SauceSunday Sauce: on hiatus

Jodie Marsh - the Return
2007-12-21 15:04:00
Don’t worry, Becca, I’ll record it for you. Related Postslazy dayAugust Bank Holiday MondaySkintOn hiatusWe now return you to your regularly scheduled program
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13 Post-Christmas Fitness DVDs
2007-12-20 17:09:00
In Britain we have a tradition of pigging out during Christmas and then making plans to exercise off the extra pounds during the new year. The diet and fitness industry fills that need with new fitness videos which are usually released on Boxing Day and tend to feature soap or reality show stars. Here’s a selection of fitness DVDs which will be released next week in the UK. 1. Natalie Cassidy’s Then And Now Workout “Actress Natalie Cassidy stars in her own exercise title, demonstrating how she lost two and a half stone.” – 2. Shilpa’s Yoga “Bollywood superstar [and Celebrity Big Brother star] Shilpa Shetty presents this guide to the yoga routines that keep her curvaceous, calm and focused.” – 3. WAGS Workout [A “WAG” is a footballer’s wife or girlfriend.] “WAGS WORKOUT is the must have accessory for all girls wanting to achieve the look and style of a WAG - and who knows, they may even bag themselves a f...
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Geek Me
2007-12-19 20:22:00
64% Geek 70%How Addicted to Apple Are You? – So, we’ve established that I’m a geek; but what kind of geek am I? What kind are you? I don’t think I’m represented in the 56 geeks pictured, but I could get my own personalised geek avatar from the artist [via]. Related PostsI admit itFor the lady who has everything…This One’s for the LadsCool Criminal (Ipod Oracle)

Bring it On!
2007-12-19 19:57:00
23 Baroness Becca could only take down 16 of the gremlins, but she’s much nicer than me. My signature move is the clothes line - takes 4 down in one swift move. Related PostsMomentumIs there any point in continuing?Food for thoughtThe flesh is willing…la la la
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Let it Snow
2007-12-18 01:21:00
Your eyes are not deceiving you, it’s definitely snowing here! (Well it is, as long as you have javascript on your computer.) I’ve gone all festive on here, with the fancy tree and the snow; don’t you just wanna grab a handful of the white stuff and throw it at some hapless passerby? And to celebrate, here’s an interesting video clip of the original Die Hard movie set to Dean Martin’s performance of “Let it Snow ”. Related PostsDisney MemoriesFeeling better now13 Kick-Ass Heroines (Vol. 3)Guilty Pleasures, Vol 1Sunday Sauce: on hiatus

Positive Feedback
2007-12-16 21:42:00
[See post to listen to audio] Janet Jackson’s new track is called Feedback . I like it; Janet always knows how to make a great dance tune, and I bet the video will be hot. Related PostsDeath of a TyrantThe web freeze continuesSpicy AuthorN for NegativitySunday Sauce - Vote Now!
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Sunday Sauce #25
2007-12-16 20:29:00
After reading Monty’s review of Hitman, I was compelled to feature the movie’s two lead characters in this week’s Sunday Sauce . Olga Kurylenko, Ukrainian model and actress. I’m looking forward to checking out her performance as a vampire in Paris, je t’aime The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. For loads more pics of Olga, check out this album at TeeMix.com – Timothy Olyphant, American actor. The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. – Here’s the movie trailer, featuring both actors: Related PostsSunday Sauce: Back next weekSunday Sauce - Vote Now!Sunday SauceSunday Sauce: on hiatusSunday Sauce - Reloaded

Hypothesis: Lily Allen has discovered the PR power of her own breasts
2007-12-15 22:30:00
Correlatory evidence 1 Dec 2007: Topless pic appears in the News of The World 3 Dec 2007: Sexy pics in January 2008 edition of GQ An interesting switch by the girl who said (not too long ago) that Cheryl Tweedy was a “stupid bitch” for taking her clothes off for the lad mags. Now she’s saying: “A lot of that stuff I said was because I didn’t feel confident. I felt like, ‘Oh God, I’m short, fat, ugly…and I hate all these people who flaunt their beauty’.” “Ever since a kid I’ve felt like I’m possibly the uncoolest, naffest person ever to walk the earth. But I feel great at the moment. I actually don’t have one bad thing to say about anything.” 12 Dec 2007 onwards: suddenly a plethora of nipple shots of Ms Allen are appearing around the net. I predict that Lily ’s next venture will be a sexy post-Xmas workout video… How I lost 19lbs in 6 weeks. SMILE - you can do it too...
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LOL @ JOE MOVIE CORNA
2007-12-15 16:54:00
JMC as a LOLcat site; much better than the original. And in other news, Joey goes Mac. Mission accomplished. Related PostsWho’s your PJ?13 TV Show IntrosWhat Classic Movie Are You?personality tests by s…We’re off to Band Camp…Atonement: A Review