The Bear and the Hare

I don't know if you have seen the new John Lewis advert, but it is truly breathtaking. Lily Allen did a cover of Keane's 'Somewhere only we know' and the animators who worked on the project made an incredible video to go with it. It is of course a Christmas advert as we are nearing that time of year, but John Lewis adverts usually being boring and colorless have really taken a turn this year and I hope all of there future works are as good as this one. 
But this video got incredibly popular on YouTube, it went viral! I suppose it brought festivity to be people, and the song is really great just to listen to.

Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it (If I were you I'd watch it in full screen):

 

I hope you liked it as much as I did, it brought a smile to my face the first time I saw it and I hope it did to you too. :)

See ya soon,

Alex

Do you know the Moomins?

So last year my sister got my mum some really nice Graphic Novels for Christmas, including two Moomins Graphic Novels. And let me say, I am impressed. If you haven't heard of the Moomins they are these strange creatures that live in a place called Moomin Valley. I think the books are originally Finnish, but having grown up with them all my life I can assure they are a good read for everyone in the family. I would recommend reading the books before the graphic novels, but to be honest you can do either or.
 
 These books are very beautifully designed together as well as separately in a fashion that makes them a great collection to have on your bookcase.And I know, I know, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but who doesn't. The cover in my opinion can be a reflection of the story inside. Isn't that why books have cover in the first place.

I believe there are currently Nine books out at the moment, but with future plans on developing others. And they can all be purchased either in store (waterstones, WHSmith, Barnes and Noble) or online (Amazon, eBay, other online suppliers).

But of course we all know that what really counts isn't the cover or how to get them. Its whats inside that matters. Because after all what would be the point if you were just going to hate it anyway, so hear is a little look at whats inside. They are RANDOM strips  by the way, when you read the actual thing it makes sense.

I hope that at least some of you will buy one or two, because they really are incredible and in my opinion more people should know about them,so spread the word!

See ya soon,

Alex

What TV shows taught me about Thanksgiving

Okay I'm English, and over on this side of the Atlantic we don't celebrate thanksgiving so I never really understand the whole thing. I know that it's about the pilgrims and the Native Americans giving each other stuff... and saying thankyou? I probably sound like an absolute retard to anyone reading this (which I kind of am). 

Of course I have seen TV show after TV show made in America that dedicate one particular episode to Thanksgiving, and from all that time I have spent killing my brain cells I have learned these things:


How I Met Your Mother
No matter how sensitive they are, or how scared, its okay to slap a friend really hard in the face as long as its thanksgi- whoops I mean Slapsgiving! Also if your father who disappointed you your whole life returns don't be mad at him, embrace the love and play weird boardgames.






Buffy the Vampire Slayer
To commemorate a past even you kill and eat an animal. Its a ritual sacrifice. With pie.
Also getting syphilis, attacked by angry spirits, shot in the chest, and visited from your once evil ex-boyfriend who is a vampirewithasoulwhoturnedbadandisnowgood againbutyoucantbetogetherbecauseonemomentof purehappinesswillforevertakehissoulaway leadingtomassmurderandlotsofemotionalbaggage.


F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Wearing a turkey on your head is a great way to spread joy and thanks to the people who are around you. Especially when you add a fez and sunglasses, fezzes are cool.





 

 Family Guy
When you celebrate thanksgiving you can expect your dead son to return from Iraq.... I'm gonna be honest its been a while since I watched the episode and I really don't remember most of the plot except watching it made me really hungry!




Well that's it, hopefully now you can understand why I am so confused over thanksgiving and why it is such a mystery to me. All the same if you live in America have a great one, and don't forget to be thankful.

See ya soon,

Alex

Winnie the Pooh IS Cool!

Winnie the Pooh is by far my favorite childhood book, and one of the things that upset me most is when people only think of Pooh bear as the animated Disney version opposed to the beautifully drawn classic version. I know its a really stupid thing to get upset over, but I cant help it! Even now at the age of fourteen I still read it from time to time and all my friends think it is rather childish. But when you read the original story it does use grown up language, and has captivating aspects that as a child I simply skimmed over.
Here are some extracts: 

"Pooh,promiseyou won't forget about me, ever. Not even when I'm a hundred."

Pooh thought for a little.

"How old shallIbe then?"

"Ninety-nine"

Pooh nodded.

"I promise," he said.

Still with his eyes on the world Christopher Robin put out a hand and felt for Pooh's paw.

"Pooh," said Christopher Robin earnestly, "if I - if I'm not quite - " he stopped and tried again - "Pooh,whateverhappens, youwillunderstand, won't you?"

"Understand what?"

"Oh, nothing." He laughed and jumped to his feet. "Come on!"

"Where?" said Pooh.

"Anywhere," said Christopher Robin.

So they went off together. But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the Forest a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.

 "By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly. For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry. We shall get there some day." But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late."

 Even the dedication in A.A.Milns books are incredible:

"You gave me Christopher Robin, and then You breathed new life in Pooh. Whatever of each has left my pen Goes homing back to you. My book is ready, and comes to greet The mother it longs to see -- It would be my present to you, my sweet, If it weren't your gift to me."

If you haven't read them and you are an adult, its not too late. There is always a first time for everything including Winnie the Pooh. I think they are selling a Classic refurbished collection at Waterstones where they fit all the stories into one big book. Of course they kept all the original art in it which just makes it even better.

See ya soon,

Alex

Catching Fire

So I finally hauled my ass down to the cinema and watched The Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire and I have to say, it went way beyond my expectations. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone! Even fans of the book who since Twilight have grown weary of films spawned of Novels. 

I really cant think of anything from the book that they missed out in the film except maybe a couple scenes; like when the head game-maker shows Katniss his watch, or the Avoxes (who weren't included in the first film either). But they did include all the funny parts which I'm so thankful for, as with movies that originated from books they often have to cut out some of the small unnecessary humor from the final product. And this may just be me, but those scenes are the parts of the film that make it worth watching more than once.

The casting was also really great in this movie, they really captured the right look of each character, in fact they looked just as I had imagined them to whilst reading the book. Which was absolutely heartbreaking when some of my most beloved elderly ( << hint hint) bit the dust.

I really recommend you guys go see it because I think it was a lot better than the first one was. And ticket prices may be rising at the cinema, but for a movie like Catching Fire its definitely worth the extra cash.

See ya soon,

Alex

R.I.P Brian Griffin

I cant believe it... Brian is ... Dead. In Sundays episode of Family guy the writers killed off the beloved family pet, Brian in a desperate attempt to boost the shows views. And trust me this is NOT the way to do it! Brian was a huge part of the show and within the first 5 minutes of the show they let him get run over by a car, which according to the producer was "to shake things up". What an idiot! And before the episode had even finished they had replaced him for a Italian mafia dog called Vinny (whom I still have mixed feelings about).
 So here a tribute to the one and only Brian Griffin

RIP

 RIP

I know at times he was kind of an asshole, but so what, aren't we all. And in those episodes that he was at his worst he spent all his energy to become better. Brian, Rest In Peace.

See ya soon,

Alex

My Christmas Wish List

I know its only November guys, but all the same these things are very important and I take my Christmas List very seriously! I'm not even kidding, I spent at least 3 weeks writing, rewriting, and editing it up until I was finally happy enough with it to hand it over to "Santa". But if you guys want some ideas of what to add to your list then feel free to take ideas from mine :)









 Death Note Box-set            {[Books not DVDs]}












 







                          Disney Funko Pops













 







 Disney Peter Pan Kiss Pullover  {[Available at Hot topic]}











 








      Funko Pop Bookmarks
    {[Mickey and Minnie Mouse]}










 






          Lego Lord of the Rings
          {[ For Nintendo DS]}

                     Assassins Creed III












 








The Walking Dead Book One
{[ Hardback]}













  Superman Earth One
 {[ Hardback ]}











 



        Cooking Mama
   {[ for Nintendo DS]}














 Wreck This Journal









So there it is, I know its long and I'm greedy to ask for so much when some people have so little, but I haven't forgotten what Christmas is really about which is giving. And maybe after Christmas I'll make a list of all the best presents I have given this year instead of all the ones I have gotten :)

See ya soon,

Alex

My OTPs

For all of those who don't know, a ship is when you take to people and decide they would make the perfect couple if they were together. This is a Youtube edition, so there will be no Larry or Jelena ships here. 

Troyler

Lets start of with Troyler (Tyler Oakly and Troy Sivan), possibly the cutest "if only" couple out there, but who knows apart from living on opposite sides of the world they could easily be going out with each other :P I think they are both just so cute and so cheeky and are a really perfect match! 
I mean just look at them! THEY ARE PERFECTION!!! 
... S-Sorry I seem to have gotten a little carried away, that seems to happen quite alot when I talk about my OTPs (One True Pairings).

Shisa

Shane Dawson and Lisa Schwartz, what can I say about these two except that they are truly perfect together, they make each other laugh and smile, and although I'm sure they have plenty of fights they always seem to sort them out with a kiss and a hug.
And I also know that Shane would never let anything happen to her nor would he let anyone take her away from him. I just hope they have a child together and then they can traumatize it in they're very own way. :)

Kalanthony

Anthony Padilla and Kalel Cullen are completely mental when you throw them in a room together, and that's what I love about them. A lot of people really hate Kalel because she made a few slip ups on her old channel, but she was young and everyone makes mistakes. Besides how could she have possibly known how far her Youtube career would go.
But if you watch any single one of their videos you can see how much they're in love.
Besides Anthony must like her seeing as he proposed ^.^

Pewdie and Cutie

Felix and Marzia are so sweet, if you don't know these guys you have been living under a rock.
And I just find their story so romantic, no the part where they meet online, but the part where they fall in love with each other without even having met each other face to face.
I just hope Pewds is smart enough to put a ring on it because these two definitely need to stay together for ever! 
If you're reading, I LOVE YOU GUYS!





So yeah that's it for now, if you guys want to check them out just go to Youtube and search for them, its not rocket science. And if you have any other huge ships feel free to leave a comment.

See ya soon,

Alex

Day of The Doctor

Here is a tribute to all the whovians, and of course the Doctor himself! Congrats to everyone who ever participated in the show, and of course everyone of us who watched it :) Here is to another 50 years!

 

 

 See ya soon,

Alex

Beautiful

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another sleepless night for me
It won't do no good to call
The police
Always come late
If they come at all

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another sleepless night for me
It won't do no good to call
The police
Always come late
If they come at all

And when they arrive
They say they can't interfere
With domestic affairs
Between a man and his wife
And as they walk out the door
The tears well up in her eyes

Last night I heard the screaming
Then a silence that chilled my soul
Prayed that I was dreaming
When I saw the ambulance in the road

And the policeman said
"I'm here to keep the peace.
Will the crowd disperse?
I think we all could use some sleep."

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another sleepless night for me
It won't do no good to call
The police
Always come late
If they come at all

See ya soon,

Alex

Being Self Confident

A lot of people will tell you to love yourself just the way you are all throughout your life, and although that is true to a certain extent its normal to not like certain aspects of yourself, healthy even. And by that I am not trying to encourage you to judge every aspect pf yourself until your list runs dry, but just know that no one is perfect, accept your fault, and try your best to change them for the better. 

Physical confidence on the other hand takes a lifetime to master, and I am only fourteen so yes, I do have issues with body confidence, everyone does. But don't let those things stop you from being you. Embrace your ugly spots and learn to laugh at and love them, trust me that way life is going to get a lot easier for you.You also ave to accept that you're (probably) never going to be the hottest 'babe' in town, I did and I don't really give a f**k anymore about peoples opinions on the way I look, and I like it that way. 

A bit of friendly advice, don't do that thing where you stand in front of the mirror and give yourself compliments to try and improve your confidence, its really retarded and a wast of time. If you want compliments go hang around your parents or grandparents, if they are good people they will shower you in "you look nice today" or "What a pretty ponytail".....  Actually they're more likely to ask you to do chores, or improve school work, so scrap that idea.

My point is self confidence comes from within, so stop scouring the internet for answers that come from people who have no idea who you are or how bad your life is and face your issues one on one. Good luck!

See ya soon,

Alex

Cyanide and Happiness

Here are a few of my favorite Cyanide and Happiness comic strips. For those of you who don't know these are RUDE and sometimes INAPPROPRIATE comics, so for those of you under the age of 13 I would advise on looking away (<<I had to say it, even though I know you wont listen anyways). Other wise enjoy...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Yeah, thats it, but if you want to see some more of them go to http://www.explosm.net/ I really recommend getting their books too! They stock piled up all of their favorites and have made three books now I think. I've read two of them and they make great gifts for friends and colleagues.

See ya soon,

Alex