The past few days have brought rain winds and shine, so how will this weekends weather shape up, loud, fun and memories. Anyone going to Oxegen leaves the weather at home with their freshly made tea, warm towels and dry socks.

So, for what it’s all about the music right?  Here a break down on what I am hoping to see this weekend.

Friday Dirty Epics*, Fight Like Apes, Duke Special,Lily Allen*, The Script, Snowpatrol* and Blur

Saturday Regina Spektor, Pet Shop Boys,Squeeze, Blizzards,Morrission, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Elbow, Bloc Party and Kings of Leon*.

Sunday Florence and the Machine*, Katy Perry, White Lies, The Ting Tings, Calvin Harris Lady Gaga, Paolo Nutini, Razorlight and the Killers.

* Last year I was a big fan of the Dirty Epics but their performance was seriously lacking a but of what Sarah Jane Wai O’Flynn is know for that something special, hopefully it will be there this year. Loving the Lily Allen album hoping that her performance is as good as the album. I sawSnowpatrol playing the O2 a few months back, Lighbody’s voice was missing its deep huskyness that I love. Last year Kings of Leons performance did not live up to expectations and was a bit disappointed, however this year they are headlining the main stage so here’s hoping. Finally, I am keeping the best till last that is Florence and the Machine. Their album ‘Lungs’ is brilliant no need for the skip button for this one.

For those of ye that are heading to Oxegen this year see ye there!

This is definitely one of my favourite websites at the moment. Probably best described as a cousin of “PostSecret”. This site however leaves anyone who wants to post anonymously to do us. Some of the stories are laugh out loud others will draw a tear from the driest of eyes.

Take a look for yourself at http://thelivesofothers.wordpress.com/

This just arrived into my inbox, for ye Munster Leinster fans that can’t make the match. Enjoy!

Munster v Leinster fan allocation Croke Park

New England Aquarium

Bridge on Charles River

Taken from the Boston Duck Tour Boat….

Pondering Frog

Frog at the Frog Pond in Boston Commons.

Chicago Skyline

This was taken from the Hancock Building in Chicago.

Ferrris Wheel

Chicago had the very first Ferris Wheel, made by a man called Ferris hence the name. This is taken at the Navy Pier.

Fireworks

Fireworks from Navy Pier on our last night in Chicago.

For those who intend to be kissing under the miseltoe this year, please read the below link to be aware of the health risks asociated with it!!

From the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7772902.stm

A young Chinese woman was left partially deaf following a passionate kiss from her boyfriend.

The 20-something from Zhuhai in Guangdong province arrived at hospital having completely lost the hearing in her left ear, said local reports.

The incident prompted a series of articles in the local media warning of the dangers of excessive kissing.

“While kissing is normally very safe, doctors advise people to proceed with caution,” wrote the China Daily.

This video has been around for quiet a while but every year it buts my effort of Christmas Lights to shame.

If you are looking for festive cheer…this might help!

What else do you do at 2am when you can’t sleep, blog or create random lists… guess what I did?

Opening Credits:
Everything I Said – The Cranberries

Waking Up:
Come Together – The beatles

First Day At School:
My Last Girlfriend – Snow Patrol

Falling in Love:
You Can’t Stop Me – Basement Jaxx

Breaking Up:
On The Run – Mark Ronson

Prom:
Walking On The Moon – The Police

Life’s Okay:
I Want You – Kings Of Leon

Mental Breakdown:
Hallelujah – U2

Driving:
Rockstar – N.E.R.D.

Flashback:
Run – Snow Patrol

Getting Back Together:
I Can’t Help Myself – The Four Tops

Wedding:
Moment Of Clarity – Jay-Z

Birth of a Child:
The Cure – Dirty Epics

Final Battle:
Breakeven – The Script

Death Scene:
Dig For Fire – The Pixies

Funeral Song:
Private Dance – David Kitt

End Credits:
The Collector – Cathy Davey