A Night Out With Mr. Whitehall

So there is something you should know about me, I love to laugh.

It's hardly an alarming fact to learn about someone, but I especially do and when it comes to my all time favourite comedian a certain Mr. Jack Whitehall or, as so many people should call him...Sir Jack, I love nothing more than to sit back and let the chuckles roll on.

So when he released a date for his current tour in Dublin, there was no second option in the question as whether to go, one answer...Feck Yes!!

So tickets were obtained and Christmas was spent in excited anticipation.

The day arrived and off to Vicar Street I went...

with a Giant Teddy Bear,

An awesome bar,

And a great friend, my favourite combination of things!

A hardy round of drinks were had to start,

and it was time for the laughter begin! 

The show was absolutely brilliant. 

Jack explained at the start these dates were his 'warm up' dates so he was still figuring out the line up and ironing out the kinks of the show. 

It made the laughs all that bit more raw, and in my opinion funnier. I love him natural bouncing stuff out at a moments notice, like he does on A League of Their Own. 

I literally laughed until I cried, such a great night. 

Thanks a bunch Sir Jack! 

Dance it out

I love music.

But by no means am I musically gifted. I can't play any instruments, I do sing occasionally and my shower head has never complained. But, I love listening to music & I never go anywhere without a pair of headphones.

I've always had the I'll listen to anything once kind of attitude. Which has in turn has left me with an IPod with everything from Elvis to Classical Violin to Michael Buble to The Donnas and One Republic.

I'm a firm believer that music can improve/change your mood in a instance by reducing someone to tears or getting them up on their feet moving about with bounds of energy and a smile ear to ear.

And, I do love to dance, and I had a thought last night thinking about all my friends locked away in libraries studying their little brain offs stressed about exams. That there should a sound system in every college library and every couple of hours they should blast out some happy music and have a 3 minute dance party. Just to loosen everyone up a bit and get the blood flowing again. What do you think, good idea?

I generally study at home and if I'm sitting for ages I get an awful pain in my knee joints (a long story) so I get up away from my desk pop on some happy music and dance about like crazy and stretch out for a couple of minutes and you know what, I really think it helps my work and ideas come to me that wouldn't if i just continued sitting starring at the page.

First up, Happy by Pharell Williams. I feel like my love affair with this guy is just started. But, Mr. Williams keep giving me music like this and I'm in it for the long hall. 

Jessie J - Sexy Lady. Girls, you know this one needs no introductions.

Lastly, Timber - Ke$ha Ft. Pitbull. I just like this sound, very much a get up and move your butt song. 

                                            

Now that is a very minimal list, but I think I might make this post a regular, perhaps a bi weekly dose of happy music on the blog, What do you think? 

2013... WHAT a year

Well New Years Eve has come and gone and the first 'real day' as in day I have to do proper work is here.

So life can now replace the constant rotation of parties, eating & drinking all around and festive decoration are tucked away for their Summer hibernation.

But as I settle in the course work, late night studying and once again having no money, I find myself taking a couple of minutes this morning to reminisce over my last year.

Now this past year hasn't be the best for me, and honestly I couldn't wait for NYE to come and to start a new and fresh.

But when I look back, it has involved a lot of change, some upsets, but a lot of growth and strength has come from this and I figure when I can learn from life events and mature from them, then they were totally worth it.

But looking back I'm choosing to look back at only good.

So here are my highlights, big and small and not to sound too corny but in the words of Bon Jovi

"It's my life, it's now or never

I ain't gonna live forever

I just want to live while I'm alive"

The man knows what he's talking about...

So, here goes a few little highlights from my past year...

My Mum get married my stepfather, this was not only a joyous event for all my family but also gave me and my best friends a chance to party in style. 

 I went to Barcelona with my college buddies. 

Got a job in the Hampton's, granted I didn't get to go because I had to be rushed into hospital days prior to my departure, but it was the first job I'd gotten with no help from anyone, I found the job, interviewed and got it all on my own merit. Even if I didn't get to go, I still got it, and that is cause for celebration. 

I got serious with my camera skills

Spent loads of time with great people and laughed till I cried. 

I hosted a couple of radio shows, which I LOVED doing and want to get back into in 2014.

I got the job every college student has at some point - waitressing, and you know what, I kind of liked it.

I partied Bond style 

Enjoyed the summer sun

My baby brother took he first steps and said his first words, granted his vocab is limited - Tractor and No, being his key phrases. Oh well, his cuteness more than makes up for it.

I went to London

And most recently I got laser eye surgery! Very scary but, but beyond worth it. This whole sight thing is really all it is cracked up to be! 

And, with all this new found 20/20 vision, Im looking into the New Year, bright and eager with a long list of adventures to take on in 2014. (which of course I'll share with you eager beavers soon)

How was 2013 for you? Any big life events to share? Or big plans for 2014? Sound off in the comments, I want to hear all about it. 

Happy New Year

Well Guys, Its officially a new year! Hooray.

I just want to thank all you readers out there. All your views don't go un-noticed and I love you all for them.

For me to you, I wish you a very...

And, remember to stay tuned for more upcoming posts and my wandering about life.