Weekend crack (picture heavy)

This has been a busy weekend.

On Saturday I went to a blogger meet up in Newcastle called "Girls Day Out Part 2"; which was organised by the lovely Katie from Lady from a tramp blog.
The event was held at the Grey Street Hotel in Newcastle. I didn't take any photos, so if you want to see some go and check out Emma's blog :)

I couldn't stay until the end of the event as I had to rush home to eat my tea and rush back to town to see Hanson play at the O2 Academy.
I went along as my friend was dying to see them and bought my ticket for my birthday present. To be honest I wasn't really bothered about going and wasn't looking forward to it. The only song I could remember was "Mmmbop" which although was a favourite of mine in childhood I was convinced they'd not play it.
I have to hold my hands up and admit that I was wrong as they were REALLY good! They played a few songs which I remembered, including Penny & Me. I was excited by that as my good friend Rob has just had a little girl called Penny.
The did play Mmmbop, as Zac said "I hear someone on X Factor has sang this song, so now we have to play it to do it justice". Thanks Janet!
It was great.
For their encore they sang two of their Christmas songs, which was a lovely way to end the show.
Even though I'm not a child anymore I always find it weird when child stars are adults. I also found it a bit weird that they're all married and all have children. It sort of makes me feel like I'm wasting my life! Ooops!

Anyway, here are a selection of the decent photos I took (the majority of the pics were rubbish, I swear my camera is starting to go).

Sunday saw some great sports news and some heartbreaking sports news. (I'm a sports fan, soz).
I'll start with the sad.
I was shocked and deeply saddened to find out the news that Gary Speed had died. He was a great footballer and an amazing man and will be truly missed by us all. His career was amazing, enjoying times at Leeds, Everton, Newcastle (my club) and Bolton. He was the most capped player for Wales' international team and was doing a good job as their manager.
Earlier in the week I was upset to hear the tragic news that Angie Dowds (RIP!), from the Biggest Loser had sadly taken her own life. To hear about Gary Speed's suicide in the same week, especially the day after seeing him on Football Focus, is just heartbreaking. It just goes to show that you never know what people are thinking and that appearances can be very deceptive.
If anyone is feeling lonely/depressed/alone/anything bad, I urge you to talk to someone and try to get help.

R.I.P.

The good sports news of the day (unless you're Jo-Wilfred Tsonga of course) is that Roger Federer won the ATP World Tour Finals 2011. It was a great match. Federer is probably the best sportsman EVER. Today was his 100th final and winning not only meant he has 6 ATP Championships under his belt (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 & 2011; more than any other player), he also collected his 70th title. SEVENTY. Which other athlete, in whatever sport, can claim such unbelievable results?!

At 30, many professional athletes seem to be showing signs of age and start losing their form. Not Federer. He has now moved up to number 3, and could potentially reclaim the top ranking by summer.
I actually love him, not only is he such an amazing player, he is also seems to be such a lovely man.


Anyway, I better stop boring you lot with my love of sports and go to bed. I have my first assessment for sign language tomorrow. Argh! Wish me luck!
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