Smule

It's been a loooooong time, I know.

I even deactivated the blog for a while as I was getting stalkervibes from a certain individual.

Well, its now almost a year later... but I won't be blogging regularly. I just do not have that much spare time. When I do have spare time I have developed a big love for a wee community on the SMULE App (singing karaoke with others around the word). I've always had a love for music and this is the first time that I'm actually puting my voice out there (so to speak). I'm loving it.

So, if you share my love for singing, come on over and say hi ADaftScotsLass on SMULE.

Sing with you there!

How to Increase your IQ

Hi Pretty Plonkers. Oh I know, its been a while since I've posted.  I've been soopa busy....no fekkin excuse though...


Wanna increase your IQ?  

Should you want to increase your IQ score on these scales, take a look at the following nine useful guidelines…

1.  Learn

Genetics aside, education, in particular formal scientific study such as mathematics and physics, is a big factor contributing to your IQ. Sciences increase your understanding of the world, which in turn improves comprehension, vocabulary, spatial and mathematical abilities, and logic.

Watch and observe things carefully, and with concentration, to open your mind to new ideas, human behaviour, beauty, etc.

2.  Do logic and lateral thinking puzzles

Logic and lateral thinking puzzles such as cryptic crosswords, chess and Sudoku help your brain think outside the box and solve problems in different ways. Try puzzles that involve memory, speed, or vocabulary. Turn off the TV and put your mind to work instead!

3.  Listen to classical music

The Mozart effect suggests that, by listening to classical music, a short-term improvement is induced on the performance of certain tasks. Gradually, this may have a somewhat long-term effect.

4.  Sleep

In order to store information into the long-term memory, and to help keep your brain and concentration in peak condition, you need to get enough sleep – around eight hours. It is a proven fact that sleeping longer stores more information into the long-term memory.

5.  Read!

Reading enhances the mind's ability to comprehend, as well as encourages you to think critically. Reading different genres is important. This might include well-researched articles, newspapers, current events magazines, and multi-content periodicals (such as the New Yorker). Make sure the material corresponds to your reading level.

Whilst reading, look up unfamiliar words in your dictionary, and try to remember the definition.

6.  Write

Write whenever possible. Send a note instead of an email, or write a draft of a paper (or an outline). It will increase visual and kinaesthetic stimulation.

Try writing with your non-dominant hand. There is a theory that writing with your non-dominant hand can lead to stimulation of the side of the brain opposite to that hand. Writing with your non-dominant hand can, in fact, lead to stimulation of the side of the brain that is opposite to that hand. Bear in mind that this is only a theory.

7.  Meditate

Meditation has been shown to improve blood flow to the brain, patience, concentration, and memory. Try different meditation techniques to find one that suits and benefits you.

8.  Exercise

You need to keep your body fit in order to keep your brain in peak condition. Studies show that breath correlates to attention span. Try swimming, running, or any other aerobic exercise. Get your heart racing and work up a sweat for at least 30 minutes a day.

9.  Eat healthily.
Eat a wholefood diet. Avoid processed and fast foods. Eat ‘brain foods’ such as whole grains, oily fish or flax, red or blue berries, nuts especially walnuts, cocoa, etc.

Foo Fighters Tickets Bought!

Foo Fighters are coming to South African in December.

Today tickets went on sale at 9am and there was loads of excitement, frustration and butterflies in tummies to get tickets online.

I managed to get tickets by 9:17 and I can't wait until December.

Now I just need some Fooz merchandise.  Any ideas?



I'm coming, Dave....

Southern Rock

This week's Monday Music Moves Me theme is Southern Rock over at Xmas Dolly. 

Head on over there, link up and share your best Southern Rock Tunes. There are so many, but here are a few of my favourites.


 

 With Jimmy Page!

 

Monday Music

Monday Music Moves Me over at Xmas Dolly.  Go link up.  Today's theme is a freebie this week and so I wanted to share an awesome Jack White concert with you.  

The Dead Weather is Jack Whites's band with Alison Hosshart, Dean Fertita and Jack Lawrence.  He's behind the drums.

I'm sure you'll agree with me that he's pretty hot behind a drum kit.

Get your feet tapping.


 

Monday Music Rocks My Face Off

Happy Monday everyone!

Its a wet day here in Johannesburg and the e-tolls go-slows on the highway are in full swing.  Anyone who planned to get to the office early today....sorry for you!

Today I'm gonna feature a bunch of awesome South African bands so head on over to Xmas Dolly for these week's Monday Music Moves Me Freebie, link up and share your Toonz.

Listen up...

Gangs of Ballet


Zebra and Giraffe


Seven Side Story


MuzArt




BlackByrd

 

Flash Republic



have a kick arse day!

Monday Music Moves Me - Chirstmas Month

Happy Monday and another week starts....and another month - The Christmas Month.

Have you got your Christmas decorations up yet?

Some of you may remember this one. This is a Christmas Vlog I did last year for Christmas

They don't call me daft for nothin'

Now pop over to Xmas Dolly, link up and share you favourite Christmas toonz.

   

Monday Music Moves me

This Week's Monday Music Moves Me Theme over at Xmas Dolly is Cars or Splish Splash. Go on over to Xmas Dolly and link up.  Take the time to wish her well, because she's scheduled posts while she's in hospital having back surgery.

I wish you a speedy recovery, my friend.  ♥ yer face off! 


 
Mustang is one hot car and this is a hot song to go along with it.




A Black Cadillac



Ride On



Chasing Cars



A classic 80's song



Just coz I love Mumford

Stairway to Seven

July's Blog Challenge today is to state Seven Random Facts about Yourself.

Gosh I've already coughed up 100 Things About Myself.....now you want me to come up with another seven?

1. I adore and am addicted to Vanilla Tea
2. I think laughter is the best medicine
3. I can do quite an impressive hand-break turn
4. I cannot go one day without listening to music.
5. Pinterest sucked me in, chewed me up and spit me out and yet I still go back.
6. I'm planning a camping holiday for November this year
7. I miss my mum so very much!

Monday Music Moves Me

My friend, Xmas Dolly hosts Monday Music Moves Me.  The theme this week is "Songs with a Celebrity in Them".   

Go link up with us and share your favourties.

Well, I'm killing two birds with one stone here by showing my favourite band The White Stripes and the gorgeous Kate Moss.



 A funny, dancing Christopher Hawkin with FatBoy Slim



 Angelina Jolie as a Hooker in a Rolling Stones Video

 

 Naomi Campbell was a dancer in Culture Club music video