Rock Werchter
Wow, the time has finally come. It's a week until Rock Werchter, the best festival in the world. (Thats not just me talking, it has actually been voted the best festival in the world... don't ask me how they work it out or decides though). Either way, I'm starting to get pretty excited. Wolfmother was meant to be there, which would have been awesome, but apparently the lead singer had a severe case of screwjamesoverlitus, so they can't make it anymore. Nevertheless, with a line-up like this one, its still gonna be incredible. Here's a taste of what I'll be pushing and shoving my way through the hordes to see (I say to see them cause I have a feeling the hearing will go pretty quickly): (These are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head, don't like all of them, but all are undeniably pretty big names)
- Pearl Jam
- Muse
- Vampire Weekend
- Them crooked vultures
- Jack Johnson
- Rise Against
- Greenday
- Rammstein
- Pink
- Corene Bailey Rae
- Arcade Fire
- The Black Box Revelation
- The Black Keys
- 30 Seconds to Mars
- Alice in Chains
- Paramore
Now you may not like all the bands there, but you have to agree, thats one awesome line-up!
Seriously. Well it all starts next Thurs and goes until the Sun, so its going to be four hardcore days of music, bad smells and possibly a few broken ribs. Hopefully it doesnt rain... Cause that'll suck big time.
World Cup Soccer
New Zealand are playing Paraguay today. Tense times. I'm hoping for a miracle. Italy are playing Slovakia as well and we kinda need Slovakia to do well... So maybe 2 miracles then.. Don't want to say anything more lest I jinx everything... Either way, good luck to the All Whites, they've done much better than everyone expected regardless of what happens now, so we'll at least have that I guess.
A shout out to all my peeps in South Korea and Uruguay, well done for making it through to the second round, you know I've got your back(s) ;)
In Bruges (Again)
In other news, I'm going back to Bruges tomorrow - staying for the weekend. Bert is coming with. We both love the movie and he hasn't been to Bruges, which I think is blasphemy, especially considering the fact that he is indeed Belgian. Going to try and get to some of the places they filmed, recreate some scenes etc. Think I've mentioned that already in a previous post, hell I don't care, I'm gonna do it and everyone should know. So yeah, pretty psyched about the whole thing really. Will be good to see the city at night as well. You know, different atmosphere and everything. Maybe I'll see a midget or two. Fingers crossed eh.
Hmmm wonder who I offended with that last line... If I keep it up I might find myself running short of viewers.. Hahaha, get it get it get it???? Its funny cause midgets are short. And South African New Zealanders are mildly offensive...
Homework
I've been going extra crazy on listening to Pearl Jam lately - got 349 songs by them on my i-pod. Live albums and all. Also been brushing up on Muse.
Wikileaks
I'm not going to go on about this but if you haven't heard of Wikileaks, check it out here. Its revolutionary. A guy by the name of Julian Assange founded it - Aussie guy. At the moment he's kinda my idol. Regardless of what you think of him or the site, it is very interesting and I really recommend checking it out. Look up some stuff about Julian as well. He's like a modern day hero. For now anyway. He's what every government conspiracy theorist wishes they could be. Fair enough too. If you google either wikileaks or Julian Assange you'll find plenty of info so go wild. For me its one of the biggest world-wide news worthy stories in a long time... ok Enough of that. Just have a look okay? Consider it your daily duty to humanity or something, you know, whatever chokes your puppy.
Conc.
To all those who have commented on my posts, (you know who you are) thanks a lot, really appreciate them, keep them coming. To those who haven't commented, feel free to do so, its great to hear what you have to say about all of this (whether I know you or not). Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Over and out.
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Good to see that the Aussie's are getting the respect they deserve. We're awesome, regardless of what y'all think.
ReplyDeleteWith Italy and New Zealand... New Zealand have to win and hope they score more than Italy, which isn't as hard as it sounds. Italy aren't known for scoring heaps.
When you get back I'm stealing all your Pearl Jam. I need more... only at 49 odd songs D= WANTS NOW.
In Bruges, please find some fat people to do the tower scene. And tape it. I'll find it great and you should only spend an hour or two in a holding cell. Your Mother would approve!
I'm disappointed I don't have another comic, but I shall update mine! http://xkcd.com/420/ Best wedding toast. EVER.
Your Favourite Aussie
P.S I'm still stabbing you for getting to go to that concert.
lol yeah sorry, just updated the comic now.
ReplyDeleteits funny cause when i was last there, there actually were loads of fat americans. and i've been up the tower and in all honesty, if they go up there, they will die. its a race between whether the knees or the heart will go first.
i got the pearl jam off fergus so you should just ask him :)
yeah concert should be good, so soon. leave belgium pretty soon as well. strange feeling eh.
*Runs to Fergus' right now, at 4:07am*
ReplyDeleteLeaving there, but coming home soon too!
But do the American thing, please.
Your Favourite Aussie
and the Aussies took his bloody passport off him, saying it was looking a "little shabby" (lol) so he can't leave the country! :P have fun in Bruges dearest landscape
ReplyDeletei know right!! they said it was worn or something. i mean, i'd respect them more if they said it was cause they just didnt like him. i've been doing research on him for a few days so for a change i actualy know more or less whats going on. we must join the good fight graciepoohs ;)
ReplyDeleteYea so you better have like double the fun for each and every one of us who is jealous of this concert...it may kill you but its only fair right?
ReplyDeleteoh and just for a personal update i'm finally on holiday and its fantastic.
i will check this thing out it sounds interesting. have you checked out the jordan/sanderson site yet?
you're very welcome for my posts im glad i could be of service ;-p
Your friend,
Matrim Cauthon