Viva Forever.

“Friendship lasts forever” – Spice Girls.

 The reunion of the Spice Girls is such a big thing for a lot of people, me included. Since I was a young boy I was always totally captivated with their music, regardless of what everyone else thought. The fact they’ve come back, all five of them, just makes me warm inside, and I just can’t believe after years of speculation, it’s finally happened.
I didn’t really think much to it when I heard they were getting back together, I mean it’s been so long and I guess you forget just how much something affected you that long ago. But it was today that I was watching “Ultimate Spice Girls” on TMF, and they were playing all of the Spice Girls’ songs, and I just automatically remembered how emotionally attached to them I once was. They truly were inspirational, and played a huge part of my childhood, even if my family weren’t too keen on the idea that I was a huge fan of the number one girl band.

Their new song “Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)” in my opinion isn’t number one material, and I’m not sure on whether it was the best way to go for their reunion single. I mean, I think it’s a good idea they went for the emotional/sentimental outlook on the situation, because it is an emotional and sentimental event, but I don’t think the song itself is really much to die for. I know it won’t reach number one, and it’s a shame, but I’m not any less amazed and pleased they’ve returned.

Each of the girls really went their own ways, to my knowledge, Emma went for her solo career, as did Mel C and Geri. Victoria is happily wedded with David Beckham and has released a few of her own singles, and Mel B married, divorced, and didn’t really do much else that I’ve heard about. I think Emma’s music really is the best out of the five, but Victoria seems to have had the biggest response from the public, what with her move to LA, and all the business with her anorexia trouble; only I can’t help but to feel she didn’t earn that publicity (good or bad – it’s still recognition), since the only reason she’s heavily heard of nowadays is because of her husband. Either way, I support her, and wish them all a world of luck with the reunion.

This is the way a reunion is supposed to go, opposed to Britney Spears’ attempt. Not that she ever “left” the music scene, but her re-invention of herself really isn’t anything to scream about. To be honest, there was a time and place where I had respect for her, but now I’ve started to realise that she  just wants the attention (hence the hair shaving, attacking vans with umbrellas, etc etc). I’m worried she’s turning into another Paris Hilton, alongside Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan; which is a shame since both her and Lindsay have actually worked hard for their former reputations. The public wanted to see her bring out an album where she’s calmed down and started to regain the respect she once deserved, but obviously that’s not happening for a while. I hear the album is good though.

Whatever happens in the music world, there’s always going to be a dispute or heavily critical opinion out there anyway.

November.

Finally we’re in the season where wearing a scarf isn’t frowned upon or seen as some sort of extravagant fashion statement and I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re finally entering late-Autumn. Nearing Winter, it’s the time to become closer with those around you, and to create tight bonds with family and friends; greatly anticipating the 13th, I’m starting to get a warm feeling inside knowing it’s not long until I see Mum. If only for a week, it’s probably a third of the precious time I have to see her, and I’m planning on making the most of it this time around.

With reduced workloads and much more time on my hands than usual, I’m starting to really get into spending time with myself to relax and chill out as we enter the festive season. I’m really comfortable in life right now for various reasons, one being that I’m so much more confident with my appearance now, and I’m physically much more active and healthy than I’ve ever been. Another column of happiness being work, I’m currently out of work, and I guess that’s a breath of fresh air too. The only real worry in life right now is my University application, I’m really freaked out to think that I might not get into any of the choices for Uni that I’ve made, I’m sure I’ll get through to at least one, but then what if that’s not the right one? It’s a continuous question of what to do at the moment, but I’m powering through it all and hoping for the best.

After a two-week build up of Art coursework, I’ve finally finished it, and that means I’ve filled in all the gaps for my AS course in Art. It’s unbelievable just how much more at ease it’s made me, and now all I have to worry about on that subject is the quality of the rest of the two projects, of which I’ll be improving on in the next few months. I’ve shown my first version of my final piece to my Art teacher, and she’s over the moon with it, and only recommends a couple of amendments, so I’m pretty much thrilled with the news.

So in all, life’s a bit good right now, and I can only hope that it stays this way, but knowing me, it’ll have a pitfall sometime or another, but it’s never the end of the world!

 I hope everyone’s good, and I hope they have a good month. & if you’re in England, I think you need to watch Mr & Mrs Smith, tomorrow (Sunday 11th) night. Either Channel 4 or E4, I’m unsure. It’s an immense film, and Angelina Jolie is as hot as ever in it.