So much has been said about David Beckham over the years. Wrongly or rightly? But can we sit here and appreciate what a gifted footballer he was, watching back some of his epic moments in Beckham was simply breathtaking – I’m fully Spurs but as an England fan he was always magic to watch. Those runs, those corners, those free kicks and dare I say those goals.
Rewatching that Columbia goal gave me all the feels once again..
I’m not sure why now is the right time for Beckham the documentary but I binged the first 3 eps of the 4 quite quickly. I will also admit there were a lot of tears.
I do remember him being spellbinding to watch but I don’t remember all the little things. Thinking back I was a kid during his heyday granted watching that Columbia goal again still gives me goosebumps.
Looking at now and players like Dele and Richarlison suffering with their mental health and looking at just how bad the abuse was to David Beckham. Honestly I love the beautiful game but that level of abuse is never acceptable. It’s also made me question if the FA could do more to help footballers.
Whether you like or loathe Alex Ferguson – Beckham showcased what a power of strength his manager was for him in a time so heartbreaking.
Don’t just take my word for it watch Beckham streaming now on Netflix.
It’s been some week. So much so that I started drafting this post much earlier than even I expected. So I have to start at Sunday. Sunday was such a special day not only was I reunited with some of my Spurs family I was also at the fantastic win against City. Ok a win isn’t that momentous but being at the ground in my seat when Harry Kane became our all time top goal scorer was something else. The atmosphere was electric and he was flying high.
I am super grateful that not only my surgery was brought forward but the fact I was allowed to attend this historic moment. I was there and oh my god there were tears. Teddy Sheringham may well have been my original reason for being a Spurs fan but Harry Kane is the greatest there will ever be. I need to meet him I know I will be floored more than with any other celebrity let alone footballer.
My brand new Away shirt with Davies 33 on the back arrived so naturally I wore it to the game. I don’t think I’ve ever loved a shirt more.
History was well and truly made. Watching him talk to Paul in interview at the end of the game was a heartwarming experience. There were tears I fully realised when Harry leaves I will be devastated more than I ever have been with any of my other favourites. There really isn’t a player like him. Singing he’s one of our own gives me chills and goosebumps and I will never ever tire of it. God I ❤️ you Harry.
On Tuesday night after my shift I decided to stay at work and watch The Fabelmans. And what a treat that was. A truly gorgeous film and an honest love letter to Steven Spielberg’s family. I was mesmerised from start to finish, it was heartwarming, heartbreaking and truly gorgeous. I was entertained and informed.
On Thursday I had initially said I would get myself out on a bit of a walk as I still haven’t got back to running as yet, and then I realised You Season 4 part one was available. It’s safe to say I didn’t go on that walk.
Some people are saying it’s getting predictable. I’m not so sure for me having season 4 set in London had my interest piqued. If anyone has watched Penn before they will know him best for lonely boy aka Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl. There are aspects from this part that will take you back to that. I loved the Agatha Christie nod and that’s just re-enforced my want to read the mystery maker more. It’s a mystery with a lot of sexual tension and it will keep you on your toes from start to finish. I kept thinking I knew what had happened but boy was I wrong. I binged all five and now I cannot wait for March for the next instalment.
The fabulous SJ @ Simon & Schuster always makes me smile. She brought Valentines forward for me. Who needs a man eh? As I was waiting for my bus home last night I was treated to this gorgeous sky, I don’t take enough pics like this.
In terms of the blog it has been a great week although I honestly don’t get what happens to me on Friday’s. I have a post for every single day bar Friday. I had hoped to have finished my thoughts on Spare but from work yesterday I just didn’t have time and by the time I did it was rather late in the day. So I guessed it would make sense to post it when there’s more time for it to be read. So watch this space for Monday.
On Sunday I shared my review on Mike Gayle’s Brand New Friend and you can read that post here.
On Monday I was able to share another review this of C J Tudor’s The Drift one of my favourite January reads and one that will definitely make my books of the year come December. You can read that here.
On Tuesday I shared what I read in January and you can read that post here.
On Wednesday I shared something different to my original plan. A sneak preview of Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher Never Never and that can be read here.
On Thursday I shared another Throwback Thursday that was inspired by finishing Mike Gayle’s Brand New Friend last Saturday, and you can read that post here.
In terms of reading I started some poetry and I’m in the middle of my fantastic blog Tour read The Daughter In Law that review will be up on 19th Feb.
Right that’s me I start work shortly so going to cram a few more pages in. Got to walk the red carpet this morning that doesn’t happen every day. Have a good one all.
Firstly, I’m so so sorry that this post is super late in the day. Even before Boris changed restrictions today was a busy and tense one – had a few things to do. I can safely say I managed to get in a few bottles of Mulled Wine for Christmas 🙂 so in that sense I was happy. I’ve not felt very Christmassy so today I sat and watched Holidate.
A fun film that will definitely put a smile on your face. Although it does make us single folk think but this is definitely a film we can escape to and relate to.
Now as ever there’s been some running in my week. I got out on Tuesday and on Thursday. On Tuesday I ran 4.77 miles the sunshine after the rain sure did make it a hard slog. I had wore a T-shirt but based on how hot it became I needed to have had a vest on.
Following the 10k last week I knew my next run I wouldn’t be pushing it. On Thursday I got back out and this time I hit the 5 miles I could have ran a little longer although it was another hot one so I didn’t push it. This time I learnt my lesson and ran in my vest and shorts. It was another warm one and the sun sure was blinding but I wanted to get at least 5 miles in and I did so I was happy with that.
On Wednesday evening I joined Catriona on her channel to talk all things This Time Next Year and you can see it here.
This week I read?
I’m still listening to…
And I should have already finished…
So it’s been short reads following my headache leaving me. My ear has reared it’s ugly head again and I’ve suffered from a bit of a stiff neck but bar that I’m ok. Hoping to get back out for another run tomorrow.
What’s been on the blog?
On Sunday there was a Blog Tour post where I shared an extract and you can read that here.
On Monday I shared my thoughts on The Christmas Killer and you can read that here.
On Tuesday I shared a Blog Blitz called Twinkle and you can read that here.
On Wednesday I had initially planned to share a review but thanks to the headache it turned into this Hump Day post which you can read here.
On Thursday I had a Cover Reveal which you can see it Here. I also shared a blog tour post on an adorable Children’s book with such a special message you can read that here.
On Friday I shared a blog blitz for 58 Farm End that you can read here and my thoughts on the festive Jack Reacher short that you can read here.
I’m so sorry that this post is so late in the day. I didn’t really want to be posting it tomorrow as I have a blog tour commitment and didn’t really want to be sharing all these links and that too. It’s been a weird ole day but we have to take each day as it comes I guess. We have the good and the bad. As I say I’m hoping to get up and out tomorrow a run always makes me feel better even when my joints are crying at me. It may also be my last chance ahead of Christmas so watch this space. I promise next weeks will be more organised and prompt. As ever if there is anything more you would like to see here at Hayley Reviews do get in touch.
Summary: A whirlwind Christmas romance builds as cynical Dash and optimistic Lily trade dares, dreams and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations around New York City.
My thoughts: So you may remember that I read and truly adored Dash & Lily and if you missed my review on the book you can read it here. I mean what romantic bookworm doesn’t love a romance set in a bookshop with a guy who loves reading as much as you do…
So where do I start….now even though the book is a Christmas based book the TV show seemed a lot more festive than the book which was heartwarming.
The soundtrack to this Netflix series was simply amazing so many of my festive favourites from Wham to more simpler songs like River. I watched the first six episodes alongside Catriona via Teleparty – which was pretty cool as we could chat and watch which was nice – we got to share our thoughts and I binged the final two episodes myself yesterday morning and my did it make my morning.
To start with in watching them I wasn’t wholeheartedly sold on the casting especially Dash, in my head he was perfect in the book and not so much on screen although in saying that as the final episodes approached my opinion started to change…
It also had me longing for New York I’ve been once in my life and I was only there for four days but I truly loved the experience and when life resumes it’s definitely a place I would love to return to.
As book to screen goes this was one of my favourites I loved how it was true to the book with many elements of dialogue interlinked. It started with Dash and then Lily like the chapters in the book. As always there were a few different elements but they were extremely well done.
Today I received an email to say that books two and three of Dash & Lily have been dispatched but Berts Books. I cannot wait to read them and I’m so pleased to be able to support an independent bookshop during these crazy times.
I’m so sorry that this post is coming super late in the day…I had hoped my Monday would be a lot more productive but sometimes you just have to listen to your body. I’ve had a headache for a day or so, so sadly no reading, annoyingly as I was on a little roll. I have eight books left on my GoodReads challenge and now I’m stuck thanks to this bloody headache.
I’ve also had the attack of Mother Nature so it’s been a double blow – I had hoped to run but I’m hoping to get out there tomorrow and to pound the pavement. I’m hoping to do a 5K – it’s about time I try and beat my time.
The purpose of this post is to say Monday’s don’t have to be a chore. I must admit I can’t wait to get stuck into work but sometimes we really do need to listen to our bodies and take some time for us. This morning I finished the final two eps of Dash & Lily and it was definitely the treat I needed this morning. I may well do a post completely about the book v TV show.
Yesterday I really wanted a Cinnamon Swirl following an author talking about having one. My good ole Co-Op had one and it was the sweet treat I needed.
I know I’m not the only one who ends up justifying the treats they have. I mean in all honesty I have been eating better and running regularly as I had lost my way a bit but on the flip side sometimes we need to step away from the scales and just feed our bodies with what they crave.
I hope whatever your Monday has thrown at you you’ve had a smile in there. I aim to be kinder to myself and this week I will take as it comes.
So today on my Twitter I explained that although my work life is taking over I still wanted to keep momentum on here. I asked in a poll what I should share and something from drafts and the blogger award were chosen. So here is a draft that I started a long while ago about a TV series that well and truly got under my skin so without further ado. I give you 13 Reasons Why.
Summary: Newcomer Katherine Langford plays the role of Hannah, a young woman who takes her own life. Two weeks after her tragic death, a classmate named Clay finds a mysterious box on his porch. Inside the box are recordings made by Hannah — on whom Clay had a crush — in which she explains the 13 reasons why she chose to commit suicide. If Clay decides to listen to the recordings, he will find out if and how he made the list. This intricate and heart-wrenching tale is told through Clay and Hannah’s dual narratives.
My thoughts: It’s been a while since I have been compelled to write about a TV show. I guess this one is different as it originates from a book today I am talking about 13 Reasons Why. I love that Netflix commission so many different shows and I’m even more impressed that this one started as a book. As you can guess I haven’t read the book but I am contemplating the audio book. I have heard a few of the basic differences and I’m intrigued to listen and to read more from Jay Asher.
Now, 13 Reasons Why is essentially a sad story about a girl who committed suicide and the tapes as in the 13 reasons are explaining why ultimately. So the story is told by two people Clay in the here and now and Hannah through her tapes that are passed around certain students for various reasons. From the off I liked Clay – a nice guy, bit of a nerd but an amazing all round good guy. I also felt for Hannah from the off as she wanted to fit in and to matter, and it seemed that many people didn’t really notice her until she was gone.
This is a real coming of age story with all the usual angst. At times this is exceptionally hard to view but I believe it is done so well.
For me I was on the edge of my seat awaiting Clay’s tape as I said I liked him from the off so I wanted to know why. It killed me to hear it and to see how truly touched and broken by it he was. Clay isn’t malicious but like most teens he didn’t totally think of how his actions would come across. A few small words from Clay to Hannah could have changed her life.
Hannah’s cry for help with a counsellor and her final moments were such hard viewing.
I hope to devour the audiobook soon and I will once again share my thoughts. There is to be a second season and I cannot wait to have the gang back as there are still so many unanswered questions. I may even review each episode that’s if you guys would like that?
Have you watched 13 Reasons Why? Or have you read the book or anything more from Jay Asher. I would love to know your thoughts and suggestions.
The lovely Kelly over at https://lovebooksgroup.blog/ posted about this challenge yesterday but there really weren’t enough hours in the day for me to be able to participate. So today on good old Hump Day I have a well needed day off which means I have a bit more time to be creative so I will be posting my offerings for day one and day two here.
Day One
Enid Blyton is one of my favourite authors of all time, and as a child I spent many hours devouring her books and I cannot wait to do so once again. When my nieces are a little older I shall be rediscovering my old favourites. Plus I have realised there are a number of her other series that I had never heard of, so that will also be fun. Thanks to Bruno Vincent I am truly adoring the parody series and I will be reading and reviewing a few more of them soon.
The last one I read and reviewed was Five Forget Mother’s Day you can read it Here
Day Two
So I am going to go from a childhood book to a book I read hmmm a good few years back now and one that will bring me onto another post.
Awww le sigh!!! I am a huge Lauren Kate fan and I have been lucky enough to meet her like twice. I am pretty sure the whole of my Fallen series is signed….this is a love story like no other, where angels and devils really do exist. I am totally #TeamDaniel but I have to admit I did also kind of fall for Cam.
Today has been my day off and for once in a long while it has been a me day – what I mean by that is I have done stuff solely for myself. Firstly I found out that the Fallen film is now on NETFLIX UK yup!!! This film should have been more widely advertised etc as it was awesome….I literally finished watching about an hour ago and waaaay too many feels. Before all of that I made an appointment to get my hair done something I have been meaning to do for ages. It’s remarkable how much something so simple can change how you feel and your whole persona – I feel like a different woman. Anyway I will make another post with some pictures as there is more I would like to talk about. Back to Fallen – Fallen got me into a whole new genre and I have a lot of love for those Angels. Where there was Fallen there was also the glorious Hush Hush series – but that is a whole lot more swooning. So day two brings a read from the older me, I have to now mention Twilight as that was one of the books that got me hooked onto series based reads. I got into it late which suited me as by then all the books were readily available….
I hope you have enjoyed my offerings for this challenge. If you are also doing it please link them to me here I would love to see. If reading my post has prompted you I would also love to hear from you. As I have loved Kelly’s these past two days and I cannot to see what she comes up with next. I think I know what my next one will be.
I also wanted to take this time to say Wandering Wednesday’s have not been forgotten I do want to feature my New Orleans inspired reading but I haven’t managed to fit it in just yet. Hopefully I will get it back for you next week. I also haven’t posted any more Friend Fridays if any of you want to participate do drop me a message and I will email you over the questions.
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