Two posts in a day, I know, a bit keen, and it's not like I'm pushed for something to do, lots on, but just felt like having a little blog. Copying and pasting first post here:

Something I forgot to post ages ago, is that I really love the song '15 minutes' by The Yeah You's. I heard it ages ago and instantly liked it which is unusual for me and I still love it. Sounds like a cross between Take That and Robbie Williams, which I know is stupid cos he was in Take That but they sort of have different sounds these days.

So anyway, give it a listen :)

The Yeah You's - 15 minutes

Love love love xxx

Now second one...

Pelsall Carnival day today, not been to it really for years, probably since before Uni. It's not as good as it used to be. And I'm not just looking with rose tinted spectacles, but there used to be so many floats, and now we're lucky if there are 5 or 6. And when I was a kid there were always competitions, village show styleee, like cake baking, and veg growing and all that malarkey. I know this because I used to win them. But now there is none of that. The marquee these days is tiny and hardly has anything in it really. The biggest attraction now seems to be the car boot sale, which I must confess I've never really seen the appeal of. And the fair of course but I'm not even a big fan of that now they've got rid of the big wheel and the helter skelter. Hehehe I sound like such an old woman "not like it was in my day" style!

Ordered some wellies today ready for Greenbelt. Beckie sent me an amazing website with cool wellies on, I had SUCH a job picking, have ordered some turquoise ones with pink and navy daisies on them in the end in the hope that they will go with most things (because heaven forbid my wellies don't match my outfit hehehe). Anyway, website is www.fredsclothing.co.uk if anyone wants to have a looky.

Very much looking forward to Greenbelt. Last time I went I don't think I really did it properly. All we had really gone for was Vender (ah, back in the day!) and so I think we missed a lot of stuff by not really paying attention. So far there's quite a list of stuff I want to do/see. Rob Bell is obviously a must, he's the main reason I wanted to go. In fact, his book, Sex God, is one of the best things I have ever read (can't remember if I've written about it before, but if not, I genuinely think everyone should read it. In fact I would even go so far as to say that it should be compulsory reading for everyone). I also want to catch Tim Hughes, Andy Flannagan, Simon Mayo and some of the comedy stuff. Last Orders was my favourite thing last time I went, like a chat/music/comedy show thing that was on last thing every evening. Then there's other stuff I've seen on the website that looks good, Greenbelt Oscars, Gospel Choir, ohhh just so much. Me and Jilly will have to have a good sit down when we get there and get our highlighters out (like proper teachers) and work out what we want to do. OH! And how could I forget, Athlete have just confirmed, really want to see them!

Right, real reason for writing again, is because I've had some music on all day while I've been working, dug out an old playlist on Media Player and thought I'd share some songs with you all (woop). Putting on YouTube links, but some of them aren't official videos, is just an easy way to hear them.

Brooke Fraser - Shadowfeet - I LOVE this song. And I think the video is amazing. It's a song of hope and goodness and I just love it.

Janelle - Amazing - this is a video my friend Jo made for her little girl Hannah. I love the song on it but have no idea if there's an official video or not. YouTube comes up with loads of stuff from the film Twilight. But to me this song's video is Jo's, it fits so nicely and is just fantastic.

Kate Rusby - My Young Man - again, not an official video because it's never been a single, just a montage thing really. But this song is brilliant. It reminds me of my Grandad. In fact both my Grandads really, but especially Grandad Jack because he died of emphacaema which is what this song is about, although he wasn't a miner, her just smoked like everyone else did in those days. I think the moment when the brass band comes in is just beautiful. And her voice is amazing.

Colbie Caillat - Magic (piano version) - I just love the piano version of this. I wrote about it a few months ago. There isn't an official piano version video so this video isn't great, but the song is lovely. I would suggest minimising the video and just having a listen.

Jason Mraz - I'm yours - Well we all know by know that I love old Jase, and I think this song just epitomises his sound, so summery and so happy and it just makes me smile every time I hear it.

Eva Cassidy - Danny Boy - In my opinion the most beautiful version of this song ever. I sung it a few weeks ago at the music festival and just hope I did it justice. Her voice is stunning.

Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat - Lucky - 2 of my faves together, need I say more?

Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summertime - I know it's sad and everything, but I just love it! Can't beat the Fresh Prince! And the video is genius. All that early 90s fashion!

Taylor Swift - White Horse - this is such a sad song. When I first heard it the line "I'm not a princess this ain't a fairytale" really made me sad. But I think it is a really pretty song.

Taylor Swift - Fifteen - I wrote about this a few weeks ago. Think it's brill.

Daniel Merriweather - Red - I think Daniel Merriweather has a great voice. Yes I do.

Dum Dums - Closer to you - I miss the Dum Dums.

Dum Dums - Army of Two - I think this is one of the greatest songs the Dums ever did. And coupled with the bonus track that came on the end of it on the CD it was immense. The bonus track never had a name on the CD but if you can ever find Sail Away by them, it is just beautiful. They also did amazing videos for 'Can't get you out of my thoughts' and 'You do something to me' (where they dressed up as women). Would recommend a watch!

McFly - The Heart Never Lies - Oh my actual goodness. I just love it. And live, well, it is amaaaarrrrrrzing!

MyFly - Lies - One of the best McFly songs ever in my opinion. Very odd video though...

Jaylene Johnson - Butterfly Girl - Don't really know what this video is! Tribute to Dakota Fanning, couldn't find anything else. But this song is very empowering I think.

Aqualung - Brighter than sunshine - I think this has a lovely sentiment.

Snow Patrol - Crack the shutters - I might have written about this before. I want someone to sing this about me one day. Not great quality sound on this one.

Adele - Make you Feel my Love - I used to love the Kelly Clarkson version of this, which I still do, but this one is a bit more raw and the sound is less produced and I really like it.

Lifehouse - You and me - I first heard this on Gavin and Stacey and thought it was really pretty.

Lifehouse - Everything - This isn't an official video, but I think it's quite nice. I've always liked this song ever since I 'discovered' Lifehouse on holiday in America in 2001. It's the bit where the sound just explodes, I think it's so powerful. And the words just amaze me.

And the last one for today OneRepublic - Say (All I need) - I just love the sound of this. And the lyrics are incredible.

Now, I expect you're all feeling a bit bored. I don't expect anyone to watch/listen to all of those, is just so that you can if you want to. Really it is just a chance for me to be totally self indulgent about some of the music I love. I will try to restrain myself now for a few weeks! Would love to know what you all think though, feel free to leave comments.

Love love love xxx