I like this jacket.

 I think I know why..

 

Happy birthday Jarvster!

A very happy 48th birthday to my favourite person Jarvis <3
Listening to his Sunday service in celebration.

48 pics after the jump! xx

Happy Birthday Roald Dahl!

Your magnificent stories continue to inspire children young and old <3

I can't wait to celebrate Roald Dahl day in my own classroom. Reading should be a joy.
If I knew which box my Roald Dahl books were buried in I would go looking. I Don't believe I have ever read James and the Giant Peach so should get on to that. 

My favourites were Matilda and George's Marvellous Medicine, how about yourself?

Ginger Foxes: The Character edition

When it comes to cartoons there are a busload of red heads to be found, Yosemite Sam, Wilma & Pebbles Flinstone, Daphne from Scooby Doo, Chuckie from Rugrats, Kim Possible, Ariel and the list goes on.. 

Nigel Thornberry <3 

My favourite telly shows both contain gingers, one whom I completely detest - Owen Hunt

 and the other who is pretty bland - Amy Pond. But young Amelia Pond was pretty awesome and made the transition between Doctors easier to cope with in this scene.

Then there are the books.. Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus series, probably the most awesome and best dressed teacher ever. You know I am right. 

And my personal favourite, The Weasley family from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Especially the twins, Fred and George. 

Love this pic!

Birthday Wishes

Getting old tomorrow. My two impossible birthday wishes were Jarvis and Pottermore access. One of the two just came true. Obviously not Jarvis, but I did get a beautiful Jarvis birthday card <3 <3 <3


Dear Pulp,

Please, please, please don't announce anything devastating tomorrow. 

Love you hardcore. xx 



Here is an awesome thing:

Every single PULP lyric ever! <3

Going to go play on Pottermore now!!!
 

Flavours to Savour?

Ever wanted to try something simply because it was mentioned in a song, book, or movie?

Horchata! 

But what is it? Obviously it is some kind of drink.  
A quick search tells me it is a traditional Mexican sweetened rice based beverage served cold. There are many varying recipes but the general ingredients appear to be water, milk, rice, cinnamon, and sugar. 

There are many warnings telling me my stomach will not be able to handle the sweetness and to not drink too much. I'm sure it's not that bad, I love sweet things. I would be more worried about the levels of cinnamon. I would probably prefer an aranciata (the other drink mentioned in the song) but that's a bit boring. Here is a recipe which appears popular.

Cheers!

Maybe I'll try it this December..

I am not Jesus, though I have the same initials

NME made it out to be some big competition Pulp Vs. The Strokes.

There was no showdown, they weren’t going head to head and the effect on sales can’t have been phenomenal.

There were comparisons, side taking, and even some name calling. Who would put on the better show?  I love Pulp and rather fond of The Strokes as well so didn’t really care, living on the other side of the world I was just excited at the prospect of the shows being broadcast and eventually filtering to me through the wonder that is the internet.

And then I woke up to this:

Jarvis Cocker and Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) covering The Cars Just What I Needed. OMFG! Good cover too.

I love when people I love hang out together and do awesome things.

Anyway, here are some super interesting facts:

• Jarvis and Julian are probably my favourite people with the initials J.C.

• I have seen both of their bands at Festival Hall.

• Both bands didn’t play songs I desperately wanted to hear!  12:51 and Razzmatazz.

• Pretty sure Julian Casablancas spoke to the crowd during that one song more than he did in the entire show in Melbourne, Jarvis must be a positive influence!

 

Anyway, getting sad that the Pulp concerts are coming to an end.  Fingers crossed for something else (I need excuses to blog about them!).  Also Ginger Pulp is still looking fine.