Photo Every Day #344

For some reason I'm way more tired that I usually am after work on a Sunday. I only have a short shift tomorrow though, then it's off to Nandos! I also took the photos for our traditional crappy xmas card, it was a nightmare to get the cats to sit still! The rats didn't like the idea that much that we just gave up on having a shot with them in! Even the geckos kept wriggling about. I'll post some outtakes once I've made the card.

Hazelnut & Chocolate Loaf:


Song Of The Day: James Arthur - Impossible
Reason: Glad someone different won X Factor. He  and Jahmene Douglas really seem to deserve to do well.

Highlight Of The Day: Being in the warmth when it's so cold outside.

Photo Every Day #329

Today I sold my first voucher at work! I seem to be doing quite well seeing as I've only been there since the start of the month. It's also nice that I work with fellow cat owners, which means I can share my photos of Asami and Draco and get to see their cute kitties too! Asami has been a bit better with Draco today, she's not hissing or bopping as much, but does like to watch and follow him 90% of the time. She's also been way more cuddly and attention seeking than usual which is nice as it means she'll actually sit still and be stroked and picked up for more than 30 seconds!

Ginger:


Song Of The Day: James Arthur - Let's Get It On
Reason: Such a good rendition! Very suave!

Highlight Of The Day: Selling my first voucher.

Photo Every Day #291

Another quick one I'm afraid since we're all tired. I've been house hunting like a crazy person and had a tense day at work so it's tired me out. We're also off to scout the estate agents early tomorrow before work so fingers crossed.

Nap Time:


Song Of The Day: Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Reason: I was watching her live performance on X Factor before and she was amazing! Very talented girl!

Highlight Of The Day: A power nap with Asami

Photo Every Day #278

Just another quick one I'm afraid, I'm desperate to go to bed! Asami woke us up at 6am, then I had to drive to Birmingham and back for HOYS. Worth it though. More info tomorrow.

HOYS (in blurred iPhone pics):


Song Of The Day: Lucy Spraggan - Beer Fear
Reason: Amazing song, hope she does well outside of X Factor

Highlight Of The Day: Seeing world class riders.

Photo Every Day #252

Today I went shopping in Manchester with my Mum. I had no intention of buying anything but came back with two matching deer pictures, a green dress, a pink jacket and a cupcake! I'll upload some photos tomorrow! This evening I had my friends round and we had takeaway and watched X Factor. I think the X Factor is really running out of steam with this latest series. The format is so predictable that it's just boring to see so many talented people that they just all seem average. There are barely any auditions shown anymore, definitely no real crazy people auditioning like they used to have, no real advice given to hopefuls, no family interviews, even the sob stories are appearing as though they've been sent via the bland machine. I personally preferred the original format with more intimate auditions and with judges who know more about the industry as oppose to just being performers. However, it now seems to have turned into a huge bland fest where it's all about dramatics with no real climax. It's a shame as I did used to love watching the audition segments of the show. Maybe one day they'll bring back the old style!

Emerald Takeaway:


Song Of The Day: Olly Murs - Heart Skips A Beat
Reason: Love this song and he's a bit of a guilty pleasure as his style isn't my usual cup of tea!

Highlight Of The Day: A nice day with family and friends.