I'm going to find a happy....I'm going to find a happy place

I'm finding myself fascinated by ancient Greece, more so by the myths and legends of the Greek gods. I think its come from playing the brilliant "God of war" game trilogy which I have played all 3 back to back of. I've found myself in love with this game, simple for the story. I love playing it just to further the story.
An the character of Kratos is a brilliant play on the Greek myths, and I like fictional stories that fill in blanks and unknown elements of history.

I'm now adding it to my list of things I want to learn more on. If I could have any superpower I think I would now choose the ability to stop time. Just so I could stop and use the frozen time to read books an such, a way to catch up on things. There is so much I don't know an want to learn that I simply don't have the time to do it. Still its not possible but if it were that be my choice.

Anyway so I'm after a book or several that tell all the Greek story myths. Its interesting thou where did they call come from in the first place? an then when did they stop believing in these stories? Was it like Christianity and other religions that came along and made them just think "This is silly" and swap? I don't get it, anyone know what happened to these believes?

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After a 2/3 year wait the new Katie Melua album is out Woo! However upon first few listens, I only thinks its ok. I'm hoping its going to grow on me the more I listen an learn the tracks. Its not grabbed me as much as the last album did. I think its because there are a lot of slower tempo songs, but the faster songs are brilliant. I still believe "The flood" is one of the best tracks she's ever done which got me excited for the album. So far been a little under whelmed.
A first listen is always the most exciting but I have to be happy with this now for the next 3 years. I'm just glad I've got new stuff to listen to, and then at the end of the year I'll be seeing her live. Can't bloody wait, in the meantime I hope it grows on me and I end up loving the album

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Its been a week or so now, and I've needed time to absorb and mourn the ending of Ashes to Ashes. I was happy with the final ever episode, it answered enough questions for me. I'm just utterly heart broken its the end and no more Gene Hunt. I wasn't as utterly shocked by the last episode, I think its because I'd worked elements out for myself an a few things that just sunk into place for me. Also looking back the trail for the episode didn't help as I think it did spoil a few elements, but guess didn't know it was going to. People that make such trails should be a little more careful with what they show thou, I'm sure its a fine balance.
Still it was a sad ending an I'm sad to see the end of it. I'll just have to make do with the boxsets and watching them forever now.

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(Maybe spoilers ahead)

I'm finding myself a little at odds with Doctor Who. I mean I like it, and I'm enjoying the show. I'm just not finding myself utterly excited about it ever week like I used to. I like the Doctor, and I like Amy. However that is where the problem lies, I "Like" them and not "Love" them. I mean I utterly loved the 10th Doctor, his assistants and many of the episodes.
I cried when Rose was lost to the other dimension, I was heart broken at what happened to Donna. I cried floods of tears when 10 died, it was a super sad emotional finale episode. I'm just not feeling the same level of love for the new doctor.
Like this week "Rory" died (did he?, really thou?) I felt nothing for his death. One I felt it was coming for a few episodes now, and secondly the way in which he died was pointlessly crap.
He pushed the doctor out of the way to save him, getting shot in the process. Right great, however he seemed to push the doctor out the way, before the shot was even fired, an then he got shot. So she couldn't of just I dunno re-targetted the doctor before firing? Pointless.

I'm not sure what it is, I think its basically the new doctor who series feels different and doesn't have the same level of emotional depth like the old ones did. Not sure if I can put my finger on it yet....did I feel this way with the first season of 10? I can't seriously remember, so perhaps its something I have to relearn to love again.

I mean even confidential has become less interesting an boring. This week, them on the who tour, right brilliant. Not that fussed, I'd rather they talked more about the episode to be honest.

"Sometimes you can't help which way you fall"

So its Easter, time of chocolate an what not. Also time for me to go rambling on about this an that.I guess the main things would be the return of Doctor Who and Ashes to Ashes. An after round one the winner is....Ashes to Ashes. Well it may be pointless comparing the shows and judging them against each other but on the simple fact of which I enjoyed more and left me with a sense of satisfaction then it was Ashes to Ashes. However the real winner was the viewer.
That being said, A2A came out firing on all cylinders with a blinder of first episode. As always there was some brilliant laugh out loud moments of brilliance. While the last 10 minutes left me feeling nervous and heavily curious of what lies ahead.

*small spoiler* The new character of Keats was a brilliant turn. Turning from bumbling friendly investigator to a nasty creepy bastard in seconds. Brilliant writing to make me instantly hate the guy, though his future plans make things look bleak for all concerned.
Some interesting questions and mysteries seem yet to be answer. What is the importance of the world, and what really happened to Sam Tyler? An who's the disfigured man? who ever it is, it most definitely isn't Sam Tyler due to the fact it looks nothing like John Simm.

"You can't stand there" "Yes I can, I just have to stay here with my feet slightly apart." Gene quote of the episode.

As for the return of the doctor. The opener was a strong an interesting episode. Of course after the epic two parter finale of the 10th Doctor things weren't ever going to be on the same scale, nor should they be. What we got was a fairly simple story weaved with some interesting character elements. Most importantly we had a new Doctor to get to know, Matt Smith seems comfortable and a pretty good choice for the new Doctor. Filling the role with humour, charm and a quirky nature. An his look fits the new doctors personality, even if it doesn't look anywhere near as cool as Tennants.
What we most importantly got from the episode is the solid foundations of things to come. The show feels differently and on the path to a new feel to the doctor. I don't think its one I've settled into and feel comfortable with yet but I trust in what Moffets vision of the show is.
That being said some new elements was the interesting "Doctors vision" which is an interesting way to show what the doctor has said before.
"Every waking second, I can see: what is, what was, what could be, what must not. That's the burden of a Time Lord" So it was a nice way to try and show it in a visual sense. I wonder if we will see it later on in the series.

I also like the character of Amy Pond, feisty, cheeky an a little bit sexy. An the fact the two character met in a unique way helps but also interesting that the Doctor has also shaped her to be how she is. Clearly there is some more mysteries behind little Amy, and look forward to seeing more.

Glad also to see Murray Gold is continuing on with scoring the series. His work has been just as important to making the show as anyone else's involvement. With that being said however, new titles look brilliant, nice new logo but the new theme...awful. I'm sorry its lost its impact, after the first tease the old one kicked in with a loud opener so you knew where you were straight off. Now its a more subtle weird start which has no impact. Also the lack of bass Dum-de-dums is really sadly lacking, so feel rather disheartened by the whole thing. An there isn't enough there for it to grow on me sadly.With that being said, I really like the new Doctors "Adventure theme" as I shall call it till it has a proper name. It's really cool and I love the string elements near the start. Its almost as good as "All the strange, strange creatures" which was very much 10's adventure theme. An even if its half as good as that, that's high praise indeed.

I shall leave it there for now, an can't really make a full judgement on how much I like the new Doctor until we are a few more episodes in. One episode is not enough to get a good impression on, we have had no real struggle, or any real emotional depth/danger. An it was the emotional side of the doctor that Tennant portrayed oh so wonderfully. So I shall watch with eager anticipation for what lies ahead for the doctor.

"There's one thing you never put in a trap..."

The last thoughts that I wrote about previously have left me thinking long and hard about things. I'm starting to feel the winds of change brewing in my life. Something that has slowly started to develop, mostly with regards to work, but also I guess with myself an my thinking on things. There is a sense of sour bitterness approaching.
I felt this once before an I elected to jump before I was pushed. Though it was hard, an a period of roughness came which I didn't enjoy. It also came with a certain degree of readjusting and often things you take for granted become obvious in there absence.
However in the long run I think it was something that was wise to do. If for my own happiness and nothing else.

So with regards to my ever present future, I'm feeling that a new jump is required. Where I fall exactly and just how well is yet to be seen, but during the free fall of it, wish me luck.

As of right now nothing is for certain (if it ever is) So over the next coming months I shall write about my experience and if indeed any progress has happened. You may be sitting there reading wondering what I'm so cryptically waffling on about, or what I have in mind. If any of you reading truly know me, I guess you may have some idea of what it is I'm trying to do. So wish me luck and as of Monday I will kick the first stage of my plan into action (like I really have a plan) so wish me luck on that.

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It's an exciting week of telly as two of my favourite shows are set to return to the box an I can't wait.
"Ashes to Ashes" and "Doctor who".
Where do I start with why I'm excited about the return of these two ingenious shows. Ashes to Ashes comes with a sense of sad excitement. Sad excitement? Yeah, well good that its back yet sad that its coming to an end. The sense that a few prolonged unanswered mysteries promise to be reveal. I just hope they aren't a let down. An I'm looking forward to hearing some new Gene Hunt words of wisdom.

As for the return of the Doctor. We have a whole new one to welcome and help guide us into the new who era. We had no series last year and I felt Saturday night telly lacked because of it, nothing filled the void. The amount of reality telly talent shows, or shows about falling over members of the public didn't come close. They were easy often cheaper mindless shows for the simple masses. They don't fill you with wonder, excitement while raising the back of your hairs in nervous anticipation. Maybe that's just me, but that's something that the return of who brings with it for me. That excitement and eager wanting of the next episode. To be taken on the joyous ride, nothings grips like the build up to the show an each that follows.
From the small clips I've seen, the approach seems familiar yet fresh at the same time. So over the next few weeks I shall be gripped to my telly lapping up all the telly goodness that is on its way, enjoying the emotional ride that awaits, only wish it could last.

Oh and on a personal note, finally my 10th Doctor replica coat is on the way. I can't wait to try it on and feel the weight and whoosh of it all. It's proven to be a bit of a battle to get hold of, with regards to supplier problems an what not. Taken about 6 months to get here, I just hope it has been worth the wait.
Photos I'm sure are to follow for those people who have displayed an interest just to see what its like in all of its magnificence.

Anyway I shall leave you here while I climb into bed early because the damn summer time is stealing an hour of my sleep, damn you BST!! *Shakes fist*

"I'm looking for Love, You got any?"

Gleeful. How good was this weeks "Glee"? After the first two opening episodes I felt it had started to take a dip in its quality. However that was swiftly rectafied with a guest appearance from the brilliant Kristin Chenoweth. I loved her singing in "Pushing Daises" her Eternal Flame was both magically and touchingly used. It was no surprise to see her on Glee, almost a show she is made to appear on, and she didn't disappoint. All 3 of her songs were wonderful. I'm also starting to find myself loving the Rachel character (an the actress who plays her :$) So how happy did I find myself with the last song being Queen "Somebody to love" It seems the US like to use that song and cover it. It wasn't as good as Anne Hathaways solo attempt in "Ella Enchanted" but it was still tinglingly good. It never surprises me thou, how many people it takes to pull off a Freddie sung song. That man had one of the worlds most amazing singing voices, the pure power and range of his voice is something I don't think will ever be replaced. So I'm always dubious of a Queen cover as its never as good as a Freddie vocal, but its testament to just how damn fine a song Queen wrote that they are so commonly used.

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Apprently I'm not a typical guy (you don't say I can hear you cry) but driving, I just don't get it. Well I do, and I don't. The freedom of it is great, and in a place where driving is more useful than catching a million buses that don't tend to take you where you want to. Its got its useful purpose, but it just lacks the sense of joy for me. Well when I say that its not entirely true, I just don't like the fact there are others on the road with me. Its the sense of it doesn't matter how good and careful a driver you may be. All it takes is one stupid moron to cause an accident. However when the road is empty, and its just you and a car. It does have a sense of pleasure. Sometimes thou, there is one thing that makes the experience just that much more enjoyable and that's a little simple ingredient of music. I'm not talking the crap dance, Rap heavy bass thumbing beats that a boy racer with a flash car and sound system bellow out. I'm talking cool music that reaches inside and tickles your heart to make you smile. I had such an experience today, it was because of "Live and Let Die" not sure why but I just wanted to sing loud an proud while driving. While also not wanting the journey to end. At that precise time, I thought "This driving stuff isn't all bad"

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Crossing the void. I love the idea of spin offs more so when the show the spin off begins to stand on its own feet and can possibly be better than the original. An just sometimes something extra special happens and there is a cross over where by the shows interact with each other. When I think about it, there hasn't been all that many shows that do. I can think of a small handful where this has happened. One of the biggest that comes to mind is Buff/Angel. Where characters from one show would appear on the other. When done well they can be brilliant. Its like a gift for the regular viewer of both shows, like an extra inside treat. It only helps to cement the reality in which they are meant to both be based from. I think its what made the Season 4 finale of Doctor Who extra special when the two spin off shows "Sarah Jane Adventures" and "Torchwood" both became a part of the episode. An all the characters got to interact together. Another more surprising show that I love when they get together is that of "Casualty" and "Holby City". I watch both shows, and I started watching Holby because of its parent show Casualty. So when the two of them collide its exciting. An if its meant to be based at the same hospital why on occasions would they not interact? There is also one Spin off show that hasn't exactly interacted with its original, other than the characters continuing in another show. That of which I speak is "Life on Mars" and "Ashes to Ashes" I have to actually say I like the Spin off show of "Ashes to Ashes" more because of the simple fact the original trio from "Life on Mars" are in it more. Gene, Ray and Chris, with obviously Gene become far more central which is only ever a good thing. However the story of how these two shows connect hasn't been fully answered, an sadly the answer to that is creeping ever closer as the 3rd and final ever series is looming close. I'm nervously exited, its a mystery at the moment, but do you always want your questions answered? Sometimes the answers arn't as rewarding as the questions themselves. Life on Mars had a wonderful ending which was both brilliant, chilling, rewarding and yet left you with a sense of mystery. I just hope the final answers are just as brilliantly written, time will tell.

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And on that note I will end with the best fan made Doctor Who tribute videos on the net. So good that any of the official produced stuff hasn't been as good. So I'll post the Doctor Who 10th Doctor tribute. For those of you still morning beware it may bring back those tears, for others it will put a smile on your fact with all the memories brilliantly composed together. Of course it goes without saying anyone not having seen it, its spoiler heavy. Enjoy