19/08/2013 - 25/08/2013 - 100 People I Would Love To Meet: TV Personalities

41) Jeremy Clarkson

The one and only as I put it. Totally mad as a hatter but knows so much about cars and Conservative in political ideology, a winner in my eyes. As much as people dislike him, how much would we miss him, an unnoticed national treasure I think.

42) Richard Hammond

Hamster! Just a good all round presenter and just a great addition to the Top Gear team. I think he’s a thoughtful person and does things towards the ordinary person, seems that way. If I do meet him, I want to see if he does have Oliver.

43) James May

We have had the entertainment, the looks and now welcome the brains. I admit, I think that out of the three of them, I would want James to teach me to drive. I think that he comes out of his shell after every series, good on him.

44) Nicholas Parsons

I am a great fan of the radio game show ‘Just a Minute’ and what a legend the host is. His quick sense of humour that you do not expect from a man of his age nor status. He has adapted to the modern comic really well.

45) Paul O’Grady

Who does not love him! Seriously, this legendary Liverpudlian animal lover who won the nations hearts, stage time and air time as Lily Savage and later in Battersea dogs and cats home and also the working class documentary, that showed me where the Labour party came from.

46) Alex Jones

Our little Alex from the ‘One Show’, I will include the other presenters but in their respected categories. A little sweetheart that replaced the now rather disappointing Christine Blakely, I am just hoping that Alex stays as sweet as she is and doesn’t get lured to ITV.

47) Eddie Jordan

Okay, so we have had many Formula one people, but please can you not handle two more? Eddie Jordan, former constructionist of team Jordan. And of course now presenter of the BBC coverage. The little man who always gets the answers that the people really want. Blouse!

48) Jake Humpheys

So he’s not anything to do with F1, stopped the Globetrotting for a more stable life in the UK. Now the face of Sky Sports. Anyway, I miss him and the ‘Don’t be sad because it’s over, be glad because it happened’ is something I live by.

49) Richard Osman

Everyone’s pointless friend! His partner in Pointless will be mentioned at a later time, so many names. I’d like to see whether he really is that smart, and tall. Me and the best friend always called him Dominic, but still he’s come out of his shell more.

50) Gabby Logan

Half way there! Gabby, the sportswoman turned presenter, the first lady to break through the male orientated barrier, now the first pick for any sports event and also game shows, ‘I Love My Country’ is a brilliant addition to Saturday night television, with her in charge, great!

12/08/2013-18/08/2013 - 100 people I would like to meet: News Reporters

31) Nick Robinson

‘Robinson, I’m going to get you Robinson!’ I was obviously a fan of him before the Impression Show got involved. He is a cool chap that is always on the cutting edge of politics as it happens. BBC Politics Correspondent please can I meet him? He’s awesome.

32) Robert Peston

The business man! People take the mickey but I think he’s a dude. Like everyone, I wanna give him a hug! That’s just me being weird. How did he get a job at the BBC and did he start from the bottom and work his way up?

33) Hugh Pym

Thought I would finish it off with the economics correspondent, who looks scarily like my government and politics teacher of A Level. These three are usually arguing around the BBC budget table which makes me laugh, it’s like teachers in a school who all teach different subjects.

34) Fiona Bruce

One for the dads. My dad has met her as well, he gets places. I swear she gets prettier as she gets older but anyway, I think as a newsreader she paved the way for the modern woman, I’d like to know the hardest story she’s reported.

35) Jenny Bond

She used to be the Royal Correspondent and follow the Royal family about. As far as I know, she was reporting during the death of Princess Diana and the Queen Mother. Must’ve been very difficult indeed, was she given advice on it? What is she doing now?

36) George Alagiagh

 Apologises for the spelling mistake if there is one. Another old school news reader and one that I’ve grown up watching. How did he get to be a newsreader in such a closed off Britain in those days, was he aware he’s featured on GCSE English Exams?

37) Susie Fowler Watt

Those who do not live in the east of England counties may want to walk away now because these are the local news presenters. I love Susie, so elegant, lovely and I’ve never seen pregnancy suit someone so well! Can I just give her a hug?

38) Amelia Reynolds

Another beautiful and lovely lady, they should be Stuarts Angels. I would be a bit worried if I was interviewed by her, be scared I would put a foot wrong. I love seeing her on look east, you are getting a real treat when she is on.

39) Stuart White

The sad thing I do every time he is presenting is ‘STUART!’ What a fabulous guy, there from the beginning of Look East and now an award winning journalist. If I had done something wrong I would hide under the table from the receiving end of him!

40) David Whitely

I thought he just did the Inside out programme, but he presents look east as well, AND he’s married to Ameila, it doesn’t get any better than that! That news channel is a serious dating arena, everyone marries each other. He’s a great presenter, up for anything. 

05/08/2013-11/08/2013 - 100 People I would like to meet: Sports People

21) Jessica Ennis Hill

The golden girl of the Olympic Games, as dad says, you truly are not a great runner until you have a double barrel name. The pressure for her to perform at London 2010 must have been intense. I think her event is one of the hardest.

22) Mo Farah

Another one of the Super Saturday lot, a legend in all respects, everyone has watched him grow for many years and he’s doing us proud. He is now so popular he even has the Mobot! Let’s just hope he doesn’t work himself too hard in the future.

23) Greg Rutherford

Might as well compete the list, he is the closest one to me, area wise, always on the local news. A unexpected gold medal if I say so myself, never heard of him before that year. He did well, shame he could not do the world championships.

24) Louis Smith

Another of my local athletes, and of course winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, the epic gymnast who so narrowly missed out on the gold medal. He still did us proud as always and a great talent and role model to have for younger gymnasts. Good lad.

25) David Coulthard

One of our few British Formula one drivers that actually got somewhere, I’m a massive F1 fan so any of the drivers or past drivers would be amazing to meet. I’m a fan of the BBC coverage other than the Sky sports, must be the jaw bone.

26) Paul Di Resta

One thing about me, I love an underdog, I think that in the future, he’s going to do so well. I’ve supported him since I started watching the sport which is about 3 years ago. I hope he will get promoted this year by another team.

27) Max Chilton

You probably have noticed that I have not mentioned the big boys meaning Hamilton and Button, I much prefer the up and coming. Anyways, he’s young and I’m sure has a good future ahead. Okay, I’ll stop blabbering now and just say I do have a crush.

28) Sebastian Vettel

Probably one of the biggest talents in Formula One, I could not mention anyone in this motor sport without talking about him, the fastest man. I’d like to see how he even got into go carting I imagine and how he has got to become so fast.

29) Colin Jackson

My dad has met him before, and my aunt, but not me, he’s quite a legend, well before my time but I could not do hurdles! I like the commentary and his fair judgement. There’s no ‘Britain should have done better’ nonsense that you get from others.

30) Usain Bolt

Another link to my dad, they attended the same High School in Trelawney, Jamaica. Which is rather cool I think but anyway, I was saying about Sebastian Vettel being the fastest driver, move aside! The fastest man, what is it like and is his surname totally real?

29/07/2013 - 04/08/2013 - 100 People I would love to meet: Musicians

11) Psy

‘Oppen Gangman Style!’ The South Korean that took over the world with his hit and the dance routine. What even made him come up with that? And what does he have in store for himself in the next few years? What does he think about the youtube imitations?

12) Adele

A pure English Rose who has the voice that would win a thousand hearts. One of the best people that appeared on the scene by far and the most talented at that. I do not know anyone who does not like her songs, the album charts proved it.

13) Jessie J

I do not know why she appeals to be to be utterly honest. But I suppose for real life, she does remind me of myself. Fun, giggly, but with the ability to turn and throw a massive tantrum, that’s me alright. Her music is pretty cool too.

14) Ellie Goulding

I seriously want to adopt her, she’s like a puppy, even when she tries to be big and scary, she can’t be. I love the ballads that she does and I really am not a love song person, I even sadly quote them on facebook, they’re beautiful.

15) Tinie Tempah

I really do not seem the type to like his music. A Conservative, politics student, but never mind. He seems a decent chap for the stuff that he wraps about and his collaboration with the artist mentioned above kinda swung it, I like the older stuff better.

16) Brian May

The badger song aside, he’s a pretty cool bloke, the understatement of Queen I think and his hair still looks awesome. What was it like working with Freddie Mercury and what is Bohemian Rhapsody about? He’s a generous bloke that still has musical talent that usually escapes.

17) Carla Emerald

To be honest, I do not really know her myself but I like her style of music and the songs she has released. It is a bit old timey but I think that is what I like most, trying to bring the old styles back works well.

18) Joe McElderry

One of the many winners of X Factor, and my most noticeable. Was dropped by Simon Cowell after not selling as well and then went on the musical theatre spectrum, after appearing on Pop Star to Opera Star, a whole new career unleashed! And I love it!

19) Olly Murs

*Has to be said in the X Factor man voice* Had to put this cheeky chappy down, mostly because he’s one of the few concerts I have been to, twice! He’s done so well for himself, despite not winning. I think he is as popular as ever!

20) Gareth Malone

Okay, maybe not counted as a musician but he’s an epic Choir Master! It is the enthusiasm that gets me and the bowtie, no idea what is going on with the facial hair at the moment, he should scrap that, an amazing guy and I love him.

22/07/2013-28/07/2013: 100 People I would love to meet: Politicians

11)    John Bercow

‘Ode to Bercow, Mister Speaker, of the House of Cooommmmmooonnnnssss!!’ (To be sung to the tune of the Ninth Symphony). If you have not guessed already, he is my absolute idol, I have no idea why I love him so much, but he is totally amazing! ORDER!

22)    David Cameron

The leader of the party and current Prime Minister of the UK (not that I’m not confident that he will be elected again) I think it would be good to meet the person elected to represent the UK and what it is like working in a coalition.

33)    Theresa May

The highest lady of the party and Minister for Women and Equality as well as being Home Secretary. How’d she get so high up so quickly in the Cabinet and what was her first reaction to being asked for the prestigious role? Someone to look up to?

44)    Justine Greening

Little Miss Transport Secretary and another lady in the Cabinet. She is also on the young side if you do not mind me saying. Another female to be looked up to, even though she is not high profile she is hard working and good against the opposition.

55)    Boris Johnson

The obvious question is... Why not? I think everyone secretly wants to meet the world renowned, blond bombshell that is the Mayor of London. Is it purely charisma or something more. And is he seriously considering aiming for Number 10? I don’t think many would stop him.

66)    Jo Johnson

I know what you are thinking, the little brother. He certainly has the looks and stance of his brother but I feel sorry due to under shadowing and not being taken seriously enough. He has a lot going for him and works hard for his constituency seat.

77)    Ed Milliband

Yes, I am a Conservative but that does not mean that I cannot admire other politicians from other parties. Like most other politicians, he has had a battle. How does he intend to grow the party back again from the bad reputation of the previous 13 years?

88)    Nick Clegg

The man whose name is easily forgotten, but is actually surprisingly accomplished. What does a Deputy Prime Minister actually do? Is he proud of what the coalition has achieved and does he think that the coalition has done a good job in promoting the Liberal Democrat Party?

99)    Danny Alexander

This man, I have no idea why, intrigues me. I have literally rubbed shoulders with him at Parliament and I must say that he does not look like a certain Muppets character in real life. I think he could do well for the Liberal Democrats in future.

110)  Larry the Cat

Chief Mouser of the Cabinet Office. This cat has several twitter feeds and columns. Why did he take a liking to Obama other than anyone else? Has he managed to stay under the table for an entire Cabinet Meeting? Does he fancy his honourable friend Freya?

15/07/2013-21/07/2013 - Preparation for University

Hello there,

I do admit that my posting is still intermittent and I do apologise, I will catch up hopefully before I start university. May I just also wish at this point a big good luck to those of you who will be getting your exam results during August, I for one am not looking forward to the 15^th, and switching off the email maybe the day before, either that or I will be checking it extensively to see whether I am in or not.

So I am still a busy, busy person, but I just did a week’s work placement and my local Member of Parliaments Office, it was a brilliant and quite a eye opening experience, if you are a politico then I really suggest that you do one, it is great to see behind the scenes and bond with the MP. But I do admit I have missed my voluntary work so much this week.

Anyways I thought I could do a post this week about preparations for university. It is of course an exciting time but nerve wracking all the same. Some people might say that I am indeed cheating the fact of university. Instead of living in, I am commuting for an hour and a half three days a week so I do not have to sacrifice my home comforts. So much for independency I understand but I prefer it this way. I have known people to go away for university and hate every second of it. So I would rather commute for the first year and consider moving in the second.

Even though I save quite a bit on not having to buy the bedding, electronics and everything else that you have to take with you, the books and that are still pretty pricey. Shopping around really helps, especially sites like Amazon and Ebay on the second hand section. You have just got to watch it as some books will come with highlighting or be quite damaged. But normal wearing would still be alright as you do not have to worry about damaging the brand new book in the first place.

One way I drum up investment is the use of paid surveys. Again you have got to watch who you give your details over to. I use one and the points are reasonable for time given. These sites also work better on Google Chrome, they tend to freeze on Internet Explorer. I can say that I have gained many vouchers through these surveys including Amazon (handy for text books), Debenhams and many other stores. And if you are a voucher nut like me, every penny that is saved counts.

Deals are pretty good in shops, so start searching and stuff can also be cheaper online. Phone Apps also can come really good such as New Look who give offers daily. If you have a smart phone, even better, that way you can scan at the till.

Good Luck for buying stuff for uni!