Esta semana
Well well well. Being my birthday this weekend, and as it is involving 48 hours of no sleep, I thought it best to post before and after the onslaught of festivities. Evidently, this is the before post, as it's still semi-intelligible.
Been keeping myself busy with a week of Spanish lessons, so I can hablo un poquito de español now, which is rather nice. The teacher I have for the classes, Maria, is fantastic. Makes us laugh with all her tales and titbits of colloquial information. One such gem of knowledge was about when Spain joined the EU, who wanted Spain to drop the ñ letter from its alphabet. It refused such action, on the grounds it would destroy the language. Quite right too, the difference between nnn and nya is the difference between talking about your años and your anos.
Tracks of the week:
- Tom Vek - I Ain't Saying My Goodbyes
- Cut Copy - Bright Neon Payphone
- Elle Milano - Swearing's For Art Students
- The Magic Numbers - This Love
- The Arcade Fire - Headlights Look Like Diamonds
- Joy Division - Ceremony
- Of Montreal - Pancakes For One
Footnote to the ghastly idiots who keep trying to blow things up: don't. It's pathetic. You're not achieving anything other than pissing off us ordinary folk of every walk of life. Who are you targetting? Why not protest in a more thoughtful, productive and useful manner?
Update: The Spanish lessons culminated today in a group rendition of La Bamba. I swore I'd never sing in public again after scoring everyone's eardrums with Jingle Bells on Smallpeice, but Maria *made* me do it. ¡Miércoles Mamá!
Posted: 21-07-05 22:46 :: Permalink: http://ben.corale.co.uk/archive/v1/185.html
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Pete writes YAY Elle Milano Commented: 22-08-05 23:38
The blog author writes
Oooh, a commenter!
Elle Milano are indeed fantabulous- I rambled on slightly more about them here http://ben.corale.co.uk/viewpost.asp?post=184 (after all the chitchat about meighbourhood murder)
Commented: 22-08-05 23:47
Pete writes Have you seen Elle Milano yet? You MUST! I was at their first gig I think I've been to four since. Commented: 16-09-05 13:17
The blog author writes I've not seen them yet- but they're on my list of bands to see! I've gotta keep an eye out for their gigs I think, or if you know of any coming up soon, do drop me a message! Commented: 26-09-05 20:42
David writes they're doing a tour in nov/dec. you can see the dates at www.myspace.com/ellemilano Commented: 28-09-05 22:36
The blog author writes Excellent! Hmm, I'll have to see how time allows, for this round of touring, fingers crossed and all that. Otherwise I'll have to wait til the new year I guess :( Commented: 29-09-05 00:10
Pete writes I've seen them six times now. Commented: 22-11-05 23:50
The blog author writes Coolness, that is quite keen! Where did you see them play this time? I've got tickets to see them at the Garage on Dec 5th, really looking forward to that... Commented: 23-11-05 11:43