Christmas is looming..

Or at least that’s what the shops would have us believe! All around are twinkly lights and festive red and green colour schemes.
I keep half-expecting Santa to jump out from shop doorways and rugby tackle unsuspecting shoppers into the stores!
I’m all for seasonal festive-based cheer (my journeys to Starbucks for gingerbread lattes are enough to prove that) but dare I say it- I’d usually say that “Maybe it’s a little too early to bring on the Yule?”

This year however I’m playing devils advocate (or do I mean Tiny Tim from Christmas Carol) Maybe this year we should start Christmas early- this year has had a lot of gloom and doom (and recession and rain...) maybe everyone deserves to put the tree up early and start consuming mince pies....maybe....

(On your marks, get set, go!)

Cat

Laughing along with Rob

I went to see Rob Brydon on Friday night at the Concert Hall and had a really good time, it was a very enjoyable night out.
I went along - probably like many others in the audience- as a Gavin & Stacey fan, loving his Uncle Bryn character and having seen previous programmes he has acted in but never seeing him perform as 'himself'.
From the start it was a laugh a minute, I even cried with laughter at one point! From his impersonations to extremely physical version of comedy, he involved the audience throughout his act.
Also, I am never going to the toilet halfway through a show EVER after seeing one lady become the centre of Rob's attention after a toilet break!

Jenny

Do I speak cat language?

I have recently had 2 additions to my house, of the furry variety. My 2 new cats are already starting to rule normal household activities and behaviour- including what time I wake up in the morning, making me hoover and clean more often, getting in my way whilst making dinner, etc.
I started thinking about whether they understand us humans at all when we talk to them, and I wondered what they might be trying to say to me. Apparently we can analyse their behaviour...
Twitching tail- they are excited
Swishing tail- they are curious or annoyed
Scratching furniture- they are seeking attention
Short meow- hello
Long, drawn out meow- feed me now!
Arched back- Leave me alone!

I will see if, over time I can figure out what they're saying to me!

Jenny

Congrats to all A-Level students!

It's been another great year for A-level results, with record numbers of students achieving A grades. After being around some of the happy students yesterday, they have their whole lives ahead of them to pursue whatever career path they want to...it made me feel quite old!
Congratulations to everyone who got their results, starting University is a scary but exciting step and you need to try and enjoy every minute of it!

Jenny