Ben

Delightful sausage and mash tonight for dinner. Consider me wonderfully content.

I'm just going to pretend I didn't hear you say Twilight is one of your favourite series'.

I'm great thank you, just tired from the work-load from school. However, we've broken up for half-term now so it's a much needed 'break'. I know what you mean, I keep buying them, unfortunately much quicker than I have time to read them.

Wow, that actually makes me happy at how one book can remind you of somebody on here. Just proves how well you can get on with people on here and I've had times when I've thought about people when looking at a book sitting on my shelf. You'll have to get around to reading it then we could finally compare thoughts!

Yes, well I think I made the mistake of taking four essay-based subjects.. Just seems like the second I think I've finished everything, we've got work coming at us again from all angles! Oh well, nobody said it was going to be easy, I'm sure I'll get used to it! Thank you though, I'm sure I can always find time to pop on this place.

Hey Gyre, long time no speak. Hope everything is well and good with you and your reading!

Hey Janet, long time no speak.. hope the readings going well and I hope everything is well and good with you.

Hey everyone, I'm afraid once again I'm going to have to make my excuses for not being online as much and for not updating this thread. Although, granted I haven't finished a book in a while. 6th form is not exactly what I was expecting - of course I didn't expect it too be easy - however, I didn't expect to be saying that I can't class breaking up for half-term as a holiday. Too give you an idea of how much of a work-load I've been buried under in the last few months, my list of things to do for this 'holiday' is as follows; - Two English Literature essays. - One History essay. - One Philosophy & Ethics essay. - Five planned previous essay questions for History. Plus general read through of everything we've done so far in lessons. So yes, that gives you an idea about the work I've been getting, therefore meaning less reading time.. However, I have nearly finished The Fellowship of The Ring and I've started The God Delusion - Richard Dawkins as something to dip into when I've got a little bit of time on my hands. I'm finding it incredibly interesting and very well written. I did think it would help me with a bit of background reading for Philosophy & Ethics as well. So, busy times for Ben! Hope everyone else is okay!

Haha, I think the vast majority wouldn't condemn you for saying HP.. obviously the series that I grew up reading and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them as well. Always seems to be something I neglect too mention, however, as it feels too obvious, if you get me.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum.

His Dark Materials has got to be my favourite trilogy of all time. Superbly written, controversial, yet still fantastic. I'd recommend it to everyone. His Dark Materials. 1. Northern Lights (1995) aka The Golden Compass 2. The Subtle Knife (1997) 3. The Amber Spyglass (1999)

It's okay! Thank you very much, it's always good to hear people saying they like it.

I was wondering if you could all take a few minutes of your time to listen to two music videos. The first is a music video I have spent a long time doing to go with a song I wrote and recorded a few months ago. Neither the song or the video is anything special, but I'm proud nevertheless. Take a look please: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcG70hSGUWM& The second is one that two of my very talented friends Sophie and Harriet did. It's a cover of the popular Kings of Leon song - Use Somebody, and I think they do it fantastically and have amazing voices. Comments are much appreciated; on the actual comments section on Youtube if possible, as they're not members on here. I feel a bit stupid posting mine when there's is so amazing, but I obviously don't have the natural talent they do. Thanks for taking your time, Benji.

15/15 after 7 minutes. :eek2:

Just out of interest do we have any ideas to when the next special is being aired? I can't wait for the return of The Master.

Hi there Anisa, I'll get around to writing the review at some point soon! Handing in a History essay today so they might be a bit less strain on me tonight with the work-load.

Finished The Great Gatsby today. Slowed down for the last couple of chapters due to huge work-load and such and such. Will post a review on it shortly - will be on the blog at http://www.benjisramblings.wordpress.com (if anyone's still reading, because the posts are still coming). Also, started The Fellowship of The Ring. - which I'm quite sure you wonderful lot won't need introducing too. Sorry I haven't been about much recently, been mega busy, hope you're all well.

Ah that was the opposite from me then, I still drew them.

http://benjisramblings.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/psychic-spy/ What did everyone think of tonight's show? Far too obvious if you ask me.

1] Welcome To Heartbreak. - Kanye West. 2] I'd Wait For Life. - Take That. 3] Breathe. - Taylor Swift. 4] Stay Wide Awake. - Eminem. 5] All I Need. - Tom Felton. 6] Paradise By The Dashboard Light. - Meat Loaf. 7] I'm Yours. - Jason Mraz. 8] I'm So Paid. - Akon. 9] Good Days Bad Days. - Kaiser Chiefs. 10] Crying. - Aerosmith. Pretty happy with them.. good mix.

Spaghetti Bolognaise. Delicious.

Born reader. Read from an early age and my parents never did.. therefore I must have decided to read lots all by myself.

Hey Charm, the big 50! Well done, that's not a bad effort. Glad you're reading some good books and keeping us entertained with some great reviews.

I know a few people that felt heavy and / or got stuck to their seats, so I do think it worked on some people. It's going to be sad because anything he does wrong people will be annoyed at.. and I think that's because of all the hype that's been about. He has two shows left to prove himself though, so I imagine he's got some surprises yet.