New Moon; more interesting the German Politics!

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t seen New Moon, and don’t want anything to be given away, then please don’t read this until you have seen the film. If you do read it, and then complain about me spoiling it for you, I will chop off your fingers with a potato peeler.

Today I should be reading for an essay I have for my Post-War German Politics class, which is due in on the 4th. Normally, I don’t start essays until about three days before the due date, but I’m so busy at the weekends in the next few weeks that I’m having to start the essays early. However, instead of actually doing that, I feel that it is far more important and fulfilling for me to write a review of New Moon, which I saw yesterday afternoon.

I wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that I was so excited before seeing the film that I could barely contain myself. I’ve been a fan of Twilight for quite a while now. I saw the first film at the start of the year, and then I read all of the books. I know that’s not the proper way to do it, but I liked the fact that the film gave me a nice little image of what the area looked like, and stuff like that. So anyway, my point is that I was very, very excited.

The cinema in Colchester is rather rubbish, but even that didn’t put me off. I went with my friend Sarah, who is also a massive Twilight fan. The film itself was absolutely amazing. I thought that the acting was so much improved from the first film, where I found it to be a little wooden in places, and there were a few points that always made me cringe. In this film, however, I don’t think there were any such moments. The screenplay was also a great deal better than the first film, and I felt that the film stuck pretty faithfully to the books. Any changes that were made were for obvious reasons, in my opinion, and it certainly wasn’t changed to the frustrating degree that Harry Potter films are.

The film was shot cleverly, and the special effects were very good, although I have to admit that I kind of missed the slight blue, cold tinge that the first film had. It made it feel a lot colder. However, I suppose that with the introduction of the werewolves that wouldn’t have worked as well. I thought that the werewolves were fantastic, although a couple of them possibly weren’t as ‘built’ as they are described in the book. Taylor Lautner was, of course, fantastic. He looked absolutely amazing, and his acting has improved a lot.

I liked the final scenes in Volterra, although it was possibly rushed a little bit. I thought that the Volturi were good, but not as I had pictured them myself. I don’t think their skin or eyes was made a big enough feature of, but other than that they were fantastic. Speaking of eyes, in my opinion the colour of the vampires’ eyes was a little too strong in this film. I thought it made them look less attractive, and rather than intriguing, scary. I also felt that in some of the scenes Edward was made too pale, which was unattractive.

One scene which I found a little disappointing was the break-up scene. All the way through I was willing Bella to show a bit more emotion, and yet it didn’t really come. I wanted there to be a lot more confusion on her face, and I didn’t really think that it really came across how broken she was about it. I would have acted it completely differently, personally. Other than that, though I was very impressed.

I have been Team Edward since day one. Having read the books, and the way in which Edward is described I find it really difficult to understand how anyone can be Team Jacob. In fact, I was saying a few hours before watching the film that I thought anyone who said they were Team Jacob was only doing so to be different.  When reading the books I get genuinely frustrated when Edward isn’t in it, and especially when it’s from Jake’s perspective. In the film though, I don’t think that Edward is portrayed as amazingly as he should be, and as such when I left the film, for the first time ever I was feeling that Bella should have chosen Jake. I can understand why, if someone has only watched the films, that they would think that Bella is a bitch for leaving Jake. Maybe it also had something to do with the fact that Taylor Lautner is SO HOT and has his shirt off for the majority of the film. I am not complaining about that, that’s for sure!

In this scene I wanted to bite his shoulders...

If I didn’t already know what was going to happen, I would have been very annoyed by the final cliffhanger, but because of my prior knowledge, it just made me even more excited for Eclipse to come out! All in all, I think that the film was fantastic, and I’m already planning on going and seeing it again!

You May Call Me… Your Highness!

Today I received the news that I have been waiting my whole life to hear. In my 20 years ti is fair to say that there have been occasions upon which I have been referred to as stuck-up, and snobby. Of course, for the most part, these occurrences were a number of years ago when I used to prance around the corridors at my secondary school as if I owned shares in it, casting withering looks at those who I passed. Yes, in case you’re wondering, I used to be a bit of a dick. This is especially true seeing as at that time I didn’t believe to have any reason to feel any better than those who I looked down my nose at.

I must make it clear that at no point did I honestly think that I was altogether better than most other people, and that in school I used to play various different characters. There was quiet ‘Geography James’ who rarely spoke, and was very shy. There was ‘Camp James’ who strutted about like he was on a catwalk, pouting, and applying far too much lip-balm so that his lips would reflect more light than mirrors. And there was ‘Rich James’ who liked to pretend he lived in a very large house, and had servants.With the exception of ‘Geography James’, who was merely the result of being in a class with people I didn’t think I could be dramatic in front of, they were all caricatures of my personality.

Of course I had no reason to sneer at anyone. As far as I was aware at the time, on my father’s side my family were all oyster fishermen, and on my mother’s side they were either farmers from Granddad’s family, or cockneys from Nan’s!

Today, however my Granddad told me some precious information. My uncle and aunt have been doing research into our family tree and have discovered that on my Granddad’s side, before all the farmers from Norfolk, they were related to Scandinavian Royalty! It seems perfectly clear to me that subconsciously I must have known this, which is why I acted like I was a king before I even knew I had it in me… somewhere very far back… probably in 1600 or something.

All in all, I will now brag about this forever, or at least until I find out that it was a practical joke on the part of my uncle!

Ask Me ANYTHING! The Answers!

On October 27th I posted a blog entitled Ask Me ANYTHING! in which I invited you to ask me any question that you wanted to! I was very pleased with the number of responses I recieved, and I got some very interesting questions, which I will answer now!

Questions From IdaPida!

1. What is your biggest achievement? That’s a really tough question. When I was in school I won a few awards for my grades, one for Government and Politics, and one for contribution to the music department, but although they were really nice to get, I think my biggest achievement is university. Before university I was adamant that I didn’t want to go. I’m very much a mummy’s boy, in the fact that she’s one of my best friends, and I used to depend on her a lot, so I didn’t think I would be able to cope being away. In the past two and a bit years I’ve really grown up a lot, and become a better and more independent person. I think that’s my biggest achievement… so far, anyway.
2. If you could pick one person to meet, dead or alive, who would it be? Another really tough question! I change my mind on stuff like this all of the time, and to be honest I’m not sure there is a single person that I could choose. At the moment I’d love to meet Gok Wan, because I think he’s hilarious, and inspirational. I also think that he seems like a really lovely, genuine person, and I think we’d get along.
3. Who’s the fittest celeb ever, alive or dead? Well to be honest, dead people don’t really do it for me. Skeletons aren’t really my thing. I think that Zac Efron is undeniably good looking. He has one of those perfect faces. I think I’d have to choose him, although after I’ve watched New Moon I might change my mind to Taylor Lautner!
4. What is your best asset? (Is that how you spell it?) Firstly, yes that is how you spell it Ida! Physically, I think I have nice eyes, and I like my nose and lips.  I’ve been told I have nice hands and forearms as well. However, in a cringe-worthy clichéd “personality counts more” kinda way, I would say that my best asset is my sense of humour. I think a lot of people like me for that. OH WAIT! I forgot my hair! Screw personality! Haha.
5. What do you want to do when you finish uni? Honestly, I’m not sure. In an ideal world I would win a lot of money, and live in luxury for the rest of my days, but the chances are slim! I don’t really know what job I want just yet, which is a bit scary.
6. Can you burn me a CD of you singing for Christmas? Easy question. Of course I will! Do you have any special requests to appear on the CD?
7. When did you stop believing Santa was real? Santa’s not real!? You just ruined Christmas for me, Ida! I have a memory of being in the kitchen at my old house, and telling my mum I didn’t think that he was real. We moved out of that house in 2000, so I must have been about eight or nine.
8. How did you find out? It was probably at school, and then I asked mum and she told me for certain. I wasn’t upset, so don’t worry.
9. What is your dream Halloween/Fancy Dress costume? Well, as you saw from my Halloween blog, my dream Halloween costume is a vampire! If I’d have had more time I would have liked to have had some contact lenses to make my eyes a different colour or something. I think in general, I like fancy dress as long as I have plenty of time, and can get something amazing to wear. I hate it if it’s last minute, and half-hearted though.

A Question from Drea!

1. Why does your hair look so soft? I’m jealous haha I use Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner. Other than that, it must just be natural!

Questions From Renate!

1. What was your very first thought when you first saw the guys in McFly? I first saw McFly in the Five Colours video. I have to say that at first I thought that Danny was the hottest, because I liked his hair. I also thought Dougie was cute. I thought that their names were the other way around at first though, because of how they come up in the video. I didn’t really notice Harry, and I must admit that I didn’t really like Tom at all. How things change!
2. What was your very first thought when you then heard them? Again, I have to admit that when I first heard Five Colours I wasn’t a massive fan. I was never a fan of Busted, and I thought that they were just trying to be busted so I didn’t really like them. To be honest, I only started really liking them, kind of obsessively back in the day, when the second album came out. I was rather infatuated with Dougie at that time. Looking back it was rather funny. However, it did mean that I listened to them more, and appreciated that they made really great music.
3. If Zac Efron were laying in your bed, dead drunk, would you take advantage of it? I’d get the camera out and make the most of it. I’d wait for his approval to do anything else… or it would be a bit rape-y. Haha.
4. Do you think Coca-Cola curtains are cool? …I have a vague recollection that you have Coca-Cola curtains in your room in Wolves. I think you may have sent me a picture of them once when we were chatting on msn. Therefore, seeing as you have them, they must be cool!
5. Honestly, do you think me and my boyfriend look cute together? :p No, Renate. You look horrid together. I joke of course. I think you look lovely together. You both have really nice hair, and as we learnt from Ida’s question earlier, good hair is the most important asset a person can have! I must say though, in one picture it looks like he’s biting you. That freaks me out a bit… it’s jealousy mostly. Haha.
6. If you could choose, cheese or ham? Cheese. Cheese is food sent down from heaven, and makes everything taste better. Think about it… cheese on toast, cheese fondue, cheese on pizza, cheese grated on Italian food… the possibilities are endless!
7. What is worst, pins and needles or gas? Well that’s an original question if ever I heard one. I’ve never been asked that on a MySpace quiz, that’s for sure. I have to say that I absolutely love pins and needles. That might be weird but I think it’s great! I love it when it’s numb and you can just begin to feel it getting tingly… and although it’s painful, I can’t help but laugh when someone hits my legs. Gas, however, is disgusting.
8. Who would play you in a film about your life, and why? Well obviously I look exactly the same as Zac Efron, so that’s not hard casting. Haha. I don’t know really!
9. What would be the plot in the film about your life? To be pedantic, the plot would be my life! …otherwise it wouldn’t be a film about my life, now would it! I think they’d have to add some stuff though, because even I wouldn’t go and see that film. Boring!
10. Do you feel cooler knowing your green on DF and not ordinary black? Dear God yes I do! As we know Renate, all of the best people are green! Seriously though, I remember when I was made green, and I loved it. Realistically I just get high off the fact that I can tell people off. Just kidding!

Questions From Josh!

1. Would you still like McFly, even a little bit, if they were all as ugly as Gordon Brown? Josh, Gordon Brown is a stone cold fox, and I won’t hear anything against his beautiful face… even if he does only have one of his own eyes… To be honest, I first got into McFly because they were hot, then I discovered as a side talent they were also good at music, so I don’t know if I would have started listening to them if they were ugly. Maybe I’m not giving myself enough credit.
2. Right of left handed? Josh, I said none of those type of questions! Haha. I’m right handed. My left hand is pretty close to useless. That makes it sound like I have some kind of deformity in my left hand. I don’t.
3. Are you a cat or dog kinda guy? I really don’t like large dogs. By large dogs I mean dogs that are at or above the height where they can inquisitively sniff you in inappropriate places. I also don’t like it if people don’t keep their dogs clean. Cats, however, I find to be a bit boring once they get past the playful kitten stage. When I’m older I would like a little ginger cat called Tom, and a little dog, whose name, and breed I haven’t yet decided.
4. Do you want to swap your God-like mod status on DF with my lowly peasant one please? Only for a considerable sum of money. I worked hard so that I can bitch at people.
5. If you couldn’t do a degree in whatever you’re doing (politics isn’t it?) what would you do instead? Not including ANYTHING similar xD If I hadn’t done a politics degree I wanted to do one in history. Thinking about it with hindsight I think that I would have preferred that, but I love what I’m doing and never would have met the people I’m with now. Is history too similar to politics? If not history, then I have no idea. I did History, Politics, Geography, and Physics at A-Level. I think Geography would have been ultra-dull at degree level, and I got a D in physics, so I’m pretty sure that avenue was closed! Haha.
6. Is David Beckham hot or not? I think he’s a bit over-rated. Yes, he is good looking, but not as much as everyone thinks, and certainly not with that ugly beard.
7. Coca-Cola, or Pepsi? Pepsi, I think. It has a nicer flavour, and is less bubbly. I used to be afraid of fizzy drinks when I was younger.
8. Did you do D of E at school? How far did you get? I didn’t do D of E. The thought of hawling a massive rucksack across the Kentish countryside, and sleeping in a field normally inhabited by a herd of cows isn’t really something that appealed to me somehow.
9. Favourite American Idol winner? Well, my favourite contestant was Adam Lambert, although as we all know, he was ROBBED of his victory. Haha. As for the winners, I really like Kelly Clarkson. I didn’t at the time, but her second and fourth albums are great. I also like Fantasia, and Carrie Underwood.
10. If you could ask me any question, what would it be? Now the tables are turned, it amazes me how people managed to come up with any questions at all! This is difficult! In an ideal world, is there anything about yourself, either your appearance or personality, that you would change? Also, who is your ideal man, and why?

Questions From Chelle!

1. If you found out that any member of McFly was a complete asshole (and I mean like punching babies, throwing glass at people) would you still like them? Did you not hear that Harry was a convicted baby puncher before he joined McFly? Seriously though, if one of them did something seriously bad then I wouldn’t like that individual anymore, but as a band I’d still like them, probably.
2. Have you ever deep conditioned your hair? I have to say I’m not entirely sure what a deep condition is. I use conditioner when I wash my hair, but is deep conditioning something more? If so, then no I haven’t.
3. What’s your biggest guilty pleasure? Honestly, I don’t really feel that guilty about any of the stuff I like. I was going to put Ashley Tisdale’s latest album, but I don’t really feel any guilt for that.
4. If you could be a type of tree, what kind would you be, and why? …well that’s an unusual one! I think I would either be a big oak tree, an acer, or a willow. An oak because they’re massive and strong, an acer because they’re really pretty, and a willow because they’re always found in nice locations next to lakes, and stuff like that.
5. If you were going to write a song about yourself, what would be the title? Wake Me Up. In a simple sense, because of the fact I need encouraging to get out of bed, and more deeply because sometimes I need to be woken up from my little idyllic dream world for my own well being.
6. In a “Rock, paper, scissors shoot” game, what do you usually pick first, and why? Unfortunately I will not give away my answer to this question in case we ever have to rock, paper, scissors battle over something.
7. How do you feel about Lady Gaga? I have her album, and I really loved it when I first got it. There are only a few songs on the album that I listen to now because it’s been overplayed on the radio. She’s absolutely amazing when she’s live and acoustic, but I wish she’d drop her stupid act, because it’s just weird.
8. If you had to pick one member of DF to fight in a battle royale, who would it be, and who do you think would win? Now, in the interest of preserving the peace I would have a battle royale with any of the weird trouble-makers that sometimes come on, and of course I would win, because I’d have everybody backing me up. If all else fails, I’ll just be a coward and do a drive-by on them.

Questions I didn’t get asked, but stole from Renate’s blog!

1. What’s your favourite piece of clothing? I really liked this question, which is why I’ve stolen it (with permission, of course!) I like it because it makes me think about my clothes, which is always fun for me! I have lots of things I love, but my favourite item would have to be… my Levi Twisted fit jeans. They’re not particularly beautiful, but they’re so comfortable! I got them in a sale a couple of years ago for £50 and they’ve certainly been worth it!

    

   

   I love them!

2. How many times a day do you HAVE to check your Facebook or blog? I get bored way too easily, so if I’m at home not doing anything I’m pretty much constantly checking Facebook. I’m a massive Facebook whore. I don’t think I could count the number of times I check it. I think it’s the same for most students! As for my blog, I probably check that once or twice a day. It depends whether I’ve posted anything, but I like to come and check for comments, and to look at how many views I’ve got. Vanity really! Haha.
3. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? I would be at the top of the Hotel Porta Nova in Tavira Portugal, at bar Panaramico sipping cocktails. I’ve written a blog about it way back. I went last time with my excellent friends Gareth and Verity, but it would be a dream of mine if I could get all of my friends to go. I think that would be my perfect evening. Cocktails, warmth, and beautiful company.
4. What’s the biggest amount of money you have spent on a piece of clothing? The most expensive item of clothing that I’ve ever bought was a large winter coat. It was about four years ago, and it was made by Racing Green. It cost £150, but it was down from £300. It’s seen a lot of use over the years, and I look forward to it being cold enough to warrant wearing it again… even if it is massively too large!
5. What kind of teenager were you? Well I only stopped being one a couple of months ago! To be honest, I think I was quite a good teenager. I didn’t really go through the phase where you act sullen and sulky all the time, although I was known to have a few explosions of anger. I didn’t get any spots either, which all of my friends hated me for. If I ever did get one I used to say to them “Oh my God! I think I’m getting my first ever spot!” That used to annoy them!
6. What kind of posters were hanging on your walls when you were about 16? When I was 16 I was a little bit obsessive compulsive. I’d only just redesigned my room, and I didn’t want any posters up, as I wanted my room to look grown up, and like it had come from the page of a magazine. I only put posters up at uni because I can’t decorate, but I’d never put posters up in my room at home, simply because I’m too uptight about my scheme!

Thank you for all of the questions! I enjoyed answering them!

Vlog 3; FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE!!!!!!

Some prick set off the fire alarm. A vlog seemed appropriate. Sorry about the noise. It was worse for me, trust me.

Vlog 2; Hallowe’en!

Hello! Just to let you know that I will be answering all of the questions that were sent to me in a blog very shortly. I very much appreciated all of the different questions, and I’m looking forward to writing the blog. For the moment, however, I want to upload a video blog I made about Hallowe’en whilst it’s still fresh in everyone’s minds. I recorded the vlog the day before Hallowe’en.

I hope you enjoyed the vlog. Unfortunately, although we got all dressed up to go out, which was a lot of fun, we didn’t actually make it out, as one of my friends was ill, and we didn’t want to leave her on her own. We’re pretty much lovely people like that, you know! That meant that I didn’t get any pictures of me whilst out, but I’d put such a lot of effort into making myself look all vampire like, that I decided it would be wasteful not to take a few pictures of myself to share.

So, what do you think of my attempt? Do I look vampire-y enough? Did you celebrate Hallowe’en? If so, leave a comment telling me what you went as, or maybe link me to a picture!

Ask Me ANYTHING!

Once again, I am shamelessly copying ideas from my good friend Renate’s blog. This time it’s a challenge for you, and a chance for you to find out more about me! In response to this blog, or my twitter account you can ask me any question, or preferably questions, that you’ve always wanted to ask me! It’s your chance to find out my thoughts on subjects, or just finding out stuff about me personally! I’m not expecting millions of questions, but it would be lovely if I could get a good few!

Got a question? Ask away!

So if you have a question for me, leave a response to the blog, tweet me a question @jimjamming, or private message me.

So! What do you want to know! The possibilities are endless!

A Little Catch Up.

I would be outrageously lying if I said that the reason that I haven’t been updating the blog properly is because I’ve been snowed under with work. As a very honest fellow, I will tell you the truth, which is that I really haven’t thought of anything that has really motivate me to write something, to be honest! I’m thinking of doing an album review of The Saturdays new album, Wordshaker shortly, but only when I can be bothered to get my dictionary out to find out how many words there are for AMAZING! As well as not really having any inspiration to write, I’ve also been out quite a lot over the past 3 weeks, so that hasn’t really helped.

Here’s a little breakdown, in picture form, of me in various stages of out-ness!

At liquid in my first week back!

With Kayleigh before Route in my first week back!

At Route in the first week, doing a little podium dancing with Sarah!

At SubZero with Lizzie in Fresher's Week

With my flatmates outside SubZero

Getting a quick make-over before Sexy Penny's in the 3rd week...

With Kayleigh at Sexy Penny's

With Sarah at Sexy Penny's

So that is pretty much my first 3 weeks in pictures! Or at least the first three weeks of nights out. However, there was one night at Route again in Fresher’s week where I forgot to take my camera, so no glorious pictures from that yet, unfortunately! So I have been a fairly busy (drunk) person! Not been out yet this week. I was going to go out on Monday, because it was a special Pop night at SubZero, which I’m always going to be a fan of, but I couldn’t be bothered.

So what have you been up to recently? I should stop writing and go and do some reading for lectures tomorrow. If you have read this, even if I have no idea who you are, please comment! I do get quite a lot of views, although not as many as I used to, but only ever get the same two wonderful people commenting! I guess two is better than none…

Challenge!

I have been challenged by my wonderful friend Renate! I think it’s a great opportunity for me to get off my bum and actually update my blog, which I haven’t done for ages on account of having a bit of a mental block on what to write… so thank you Renate for the kick up the ass!

Here is what the challenge is about!

1. Write 10 things about you.

2. Post a picture of a great memory and talk about it.

3. Post a picture you like and explain why.

4. Post a picture you DON’T like and explain why.

5. Challenge 5 more.

So, here we go… on an exciting journey into the depths of my psyche… or maybe not.

Ten Facts!

1. I love to cook. I find food exciting, which probably explains why I used to be so fat! Cooking is so much fun, and I don’t really understand how anyone can be bad at it!

2. I love to sing. I sing pretty much all of the time, although at the moment I can’t because every time I try I feel like I’m going to die of coughing… damn cold!

3. I talk to myself more than I talk to anyone else. I quite like my own company, as long as I’m in a good mood.

4. I smell nice… like all the time. I currently smell of ‘Jake’ from Hollister. It’s delicious. Air should smell of it.

5. I’m iTunes obsessed. If someone fucked with my iTunes I would honestly cry.

6. I drink really really quickly. As a result, I get drunk in 15 minutes because I drink everything 5 times as fast as everyone else.

7. I love my hair. I’m dreading going bald. It’ll be like losing a child.

8. I miss my car. It’s very distressing having to walk and watch all the cars zooming by.

9. I’m currently listening to Enrique Iglesius. My iTunes is on shuffle… that’s my excuse anyway.

10. I’m terrible at public speaking… get me to write it down, and it’ll all be good. Make me say it out loud and chances are I’ll make no sense.

A Picture of a great memory;

Portugal '08

This is a picture from my holiday to Portugal in 2008. I had an absolutely amazing time, and this picture really captures what a hilarious, cocktail fuelled time we had.

A picture I like;

Littlehampton '08

This is a picture from when I went to Littlehampton last summer. I like it primarily because I think we all look lovely in it, and it reminds me of another lovely day.

A picture I don’t like;

To be honest, I don’t keep any pictures of me that I don’t like. There are many where I don’t think I look good, but normally there’s a drunken funny story behind the picture, which makes me like it regardless.

Wait I think I found one, although it’s kind of a lame one.

Drink spilled on my shoe!!

I don’t like this picture, because someone spilled a drink on my shoe! There are lots of pictures that I hate of me, but I delete them all… what’s the point in keeing a picture you hate?

I would tag 5 people… but I don’t know enough people on here to do that! Sorry!

Vlog 1; New flat!

I have made a vlog! Excuse my hair. I went out last night and haven’t done it since! I ramble a bit… watch it anyway!

WhyYaWannaBringMeDown?

So I’ve decided it’s time that I post something a bit different, and show off yet another one of my many many talents (sarcasm). For those of you that don’t know, I sing! Wahey! So I thought that I’d post a version of WhyYaWannaBringMeDown by Kelly Clarkson which I recorded his afternoon! Hot off the frickin’ press!

So be nice, or I’ll hunt you down and chop out your eyes with a stick. = )