Sunday 30 September 2012

Sunny's Personal Bucket List


This is a list of things I've compiled of things I want to do before I die. I have crossed out the ones I've already accomplished.


Go to Eurovision
Visit Disney Florida as an adult 
Hold a hedgehog
Own a pet hedgehog
Hold a rabbit
Hold a guinea pig
Hand feed squirrels
Skydive
Shoot a gun
Ride in a hot air balloon
Ride in a helicopter
Ride a rollercoaster
Learn to drive
Drive on Route 66
Learn to spin swords (well)
Have a pet dog
Become a member of Wildlife Aid
Hold a tarantula
Hold a snake
Ride a horse
Learn Japanese
Visit Japan
Successfully trek through Longleat maze
Visit New York
See inside a volcano
Go on the London eye
Visit Rome
Ride in a Gondola in Venice
Get to the top of the eiffel tower
Set foot in all continents
Sell something on Etsy
Achieve 100 sales on Etsy
Become a published author
See Aurora Borealis
Stand at the top of Mount Snowdon
Visit Chichen Itza
Visit the White House
Visit Pripyat (Is it worth it now the reactor is covered?)
Visit Easter Island
Visit Iceland
Stay at the London Dorchester
Ride the Banff Gondola
Visit Paris catacombs
Go on a cruise
Bowl a strike
Learn archery
Go skiing
Go on a road trip with friends
Go indoor rock climbing
Understand the offside rule
Meet Ricky Gervais
Meet Karl Pilkington
Meet Stephen Merchant
Get a brofist from PewDiePie
Gain 100 subscribers
Gain 1000 subscribers
Get my first Ko-Fi
Hand feed a duck
Watch a cow sit down
High-5 a pedestrian while driving
Be in a film
Fly first class
Travel first class on a train
Travel on the Channel Tunnel
See Red Hot Chili Peppers live
See Loreen live
Own a telescope
Stargaze (Properly)
Donate £1000 to a charity (In one go)
Own a home
Visit California 
Dye my hair crazy
Max a WoW character
Max on Runescape
Get to 15 years on Runescape

Attend a comic con as Kabal 😎
Attend SDCC
Attend NYCC
Sell a signed print

Visit a nudist beach
Inspire others to create art (I will never cross this one off, because I don't want to end it.)



Saturday 8 September 2012

Good Grammers Cost Nothing


I genuinely believe I'm yet to know of someone who has perfect grammar. Even the most perfect of pedants have made the odd error, I've noticed. Even I do, once in a while. Though with me, it's usually that I'm working and will type something too quickly without checking it. So given that, my arrogant side wishes to share its knowledge, here are some very basic spelling and grammar examples.




You're and Your


You're
You're means "you are".
"You're such a pedant, Dani"

Your
Your is possessive.
"I can't see your face because of that fringe"



Lose and Loose


When did these two get mixed up? I can understand a wrongly placed apostrophe, but these are two completely different words!

Lose
This refers to something being misplaced, reducing bodily mass, or the opposite of winning something.
"I just know Chelsea will lose, they're crap!"

Loose
When something does not fit, it is too big and baggy.
"I'm not sure about this t-shirt, it's a bit loose on me"



Their, There and They're


Their
Their refers to a person and what they possess. 
"They picked up their handbag"

There
There refers to the place. When someone points, it's a silent "there".
"Where on earth is my purse"
"It's over there"

They're
The reason there is an apostrophe in "They're" is because it replaces the missing letter. The missing letter would be A. "They are". Understand?
"Where's Shaun?"
"They're running late"

All
"They're picking up their wallet from home as they left it there."



To, Too and Two


To
Seven to eight. Here to there. Quite simple...
"Are you going to the party tonight?"

Too
Too is another way of saying "also".
"Yes, Dani's going too!"

Two
This is a number. It can't be any simpler than that. If you're trying to spell "two", there is no exception with the way you spell it. You cannot use "too" if you're referring to the number.
"We'll be partying past two in the morning!"



Could have (And variations)

This one really gets on my nerves. Could of vs. Could have. Could've is correct. But the apostrophe has not replaced an O, It's replaced a "ha". "Could have". Make sense?
"You could have come with us last night!"




Bought and Brought


Bought
If you have bought something, you have purchased it from someone or somewhere.
"I bought some oranges from Asda"

Brought
Brought refers to the past tense of bringing something somewhere.
"I brought the oranges home afterwards"



We're, Were and Where


We're
We're means "We are". It doesn't also mean "We were".
"We're at Asda"

Were
This is the past tense of "are" or "to be".
"I thought you were at Tesco?"

Where
Refers to a place.
"Where is Tesco?"


Examples that are really WRONG:
"Were going to the shop"
"Were is the shop"
"We're are you going"
"Where off to Tesco"



Alot

There is no such word as alot. It's a lot. 



While there are many more clogging up my social networking sites, this is all my sanity cares to review for now. I hope you've learned something!
(Great title by Andrew)

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Top 10 Eurovision Songs

Bearing in mind I've only watched it properly and been a fan for the past 6 years or so, I present you with my top 10 list of great Eurovision songs.


10) Blue - I can (UK 2011)

I was a big Blue fan when I was younger so it was great to see them in one of my favourite shows! The UK always does terribly Politically no matter who we have representing us. However Blue did us proud song-wise!


9) Hotel FM - Change (Romania 2011)

I found this catchy when I caught it in the Semi's. It was one that had me dancing on the sofa! 

8) Kurt Calleja - This is the night (Malta 2012)

I was tapping my foot the entire way through this song, and ended up voting for them. Catchy and singable!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgaX5QuMGR8


7) Verka Serduchka - Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Ukraine 2007)

Impossible to hate. What the hell is this song about? Why is a bloke dressed like an old lady? Why does he have a star on his head? Why is he singing partly in German? Who cares, it's a great Eurovision song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XGMb5PakOQ



6) Zdob Si Zdub - So Lucky (Moldova 2011)

They're a Moldovan version of Madness! Extremely catchy. With pointy hats, weird lyrics, and unicycles. Perfect Eurovision song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHAY_OVN_gY


5) Lena - Satellite (Germany 2010)

You all changed your mind about the Germans with this one, aye? It was a GREAT win, very deserved. It's a catchy tune and you can't hear it without bopping at least one body part.

4) Jedward - Lipstick (Ireland 2011)

I was embarrassed to learn how much I enjoyed this song. I had first started dating my Fiancé at this time, and we were both watching Eurovision, and both ended up voting for Jedward. He voted for them the following year too, with Waterline. To be honest, they made GREAT Eurovision.


3) Milan Stankovic - Ovo je Balkan (Serbia 2010)

This song got me hooked on Eurovision, and made me realise that I genuinely like crap European music. As soon as he strut on stage (I initially thought he was a woman) with that Eastern European "Heeyeyyeyeyeyeyey" I was addicted. This was the first Eurovision song I downloaded and has started my tradition.


2) Loreen - Euphoria (Sweden 2012)

Typically UN-Eurovision, this is actually a really good song. Very club-y, catchy and fun to sing along to. And her little MC Hammer dance was great


1) Pasha Parfeny - Lautar (Moldova 2012)

This takes the number 1 place in my list as I still find myself singing it. It has an amazing tune. It's one of the most feel good nonsensical songs I've ever heard and It makes me feel so happy to listen to it. I would advise following the link to enjoy the best Eurovision song to date!


Mentions:
Gaitana - Be My Guest.  Buranovskiye Babushki - Party For Everybody. Jedward - Waterline. Donny Montell - Love is Blind. Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah. Manga - We Could Be The Same. Lena - Taken by a Stranger.

Thursday 23 August 2012

Hamster Profile


Name: Teddy Bean




Nicknames: Beans, Beanie Bum, Madam Beans, Mrs



Favourite food: Red pepper, green beans, bread crust





Least favourite food: Crisps, most salty things hamsters normally like



Habits: Biting the bars, sleeping in odd positions, putting crap outside the cage




Cute tendencies: Snuggling with mummy, kissing daddy, posing for the camera





Things I like: Cuddles, food, building a nest with mummy, running on the bed




Things I don't like: The hoover, strong smells



What I like to bite: Anything and everything, just not people!






What I look like sleeping: Adorable!









Thank you for looking!















Friday 3 August 2012

Funniest Negative Ebay Feedback


I've compiled different images of my favourites, I hope you enjoy.

??!@!




Gets the point across, I suppose


 Fraud Boy






Sorry, I don't speak Chinese


Took his shoes to the Pokécentre


Stop being a D-



Oh, the expression





Speech impediment 






Perhaps she just doesn't know her ear from her wrist


Can't be arsed to type proper feedback


You probably shouldn't have eaten jewellery...








Care to elaborate..?


Dun did dat derp


A conversational nightmare


Buyerphobia


Will be seen on milk cartons in the morning