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Today, we'll be exploring Billboard's Top 10 Christmas Songs in the last hundred years.
No.10 This Christmas - Donny Hatheway (1970)
No.9 Santa Clause is coming to town - Bruce Springsteen (1982)
No.8 Christmas in Hollis - Run-D.M.C (1987)
No.7 Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano (1970)
No.6 Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (1958)
No.5 White Christmas - Bing Crosby (1947)
No.4 Last Christmas - Wham! (1984)
No.3 Merry Christmas to you - Nat King Cole (1961)
No.2 Baby Please Come Home - Darlene Love (1963)
No.1 All I want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey (1994)
I do hope you loved this Christmas Special.
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Note: This was published on blogger on the 26th of December.
A Teen's Wishlist
Wondering what to get your teen. Hope this helps. <3 Disclaimer: None of the pics belong to me
Vans Ward Shoe
Scented Candles
Advent Calendar
PostCard watercolour set
Arctic Fleece Mockneck Pullover
Air Sport Wireless Earbuds
AED Moon Lamp
Aviator sunglasses
Camelback Stainless Steel Camp Mug
Beats Noise Canceling Headphones
Sorry about the images. Thanks for reading.
Hope you were inspired.
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I'll see you again at our usual time next week with a new cup of tea.
Sit back, stretch high and sip your tea!
Pro's and Con's of younger brothers!
Happy Monday!!
Melody here with a brand new story!
Honestly, last week's post was a total flop! I admit it was a pretty uninteresting article. This week I'm in with something new.
So, I have two younger brothers. Today is my youngest brother's birthday. He is turning four today, and if you haven't guessed already, we have a pretty big age gap.
I've had to live with a sibling since I was three, so by now, I know all the pros and cons of having younger brothers. I have a lot of cousins too, and most of the time, we treat each other like siblings. Many people think my mom has five kids when they see me with my cousins, but that is not the case. For the record, I have two cousins from my dad's side and nine from my mom's side.
Anyways, let's begin!
Pro: They make you laugh till you break a bone!
My brothers are the funniest duo! Having younger brothers who make you laugh till you're rolling on the floor with your hands on your tummy is perhaps one of the biggest blessings in your life. My little brothers always want to make other people happy. Even in the most awkward situations, they can manage to get a laugh or two.
They crack incredible jokes and do the silliest of things.
Because of them, I can have a nightmare of a day and still come home to genuine joy!
Con: He asks for too much attention!
Sometimes my brother tries too hard to impress people. For instance, once we went to a wedding. My little brother sat at the table with our cousins and tried to get the older people to laugh at one of his jokes. What he said was the most pathetic and senseless statement ever! It got pretty weird to sit there any longer.
When he tries too hard, he ends up embarrassing us.
Pro: He's there to protect you!
My youngest brother is THE MOST PROTECTIVE person I know. Any time anyone tries to do anything to me, he's there to beat them up.
A few months back, we were at a friend's place when my brother's friend (aged 9) pretended to hit me. Even though I wasn't wailing or pretending to be hurt, my three-year-old brother bit the port boy. My mom was pretty mad that he did, but honestly, I was impressed.
He always talks about what he'd do if someone tried to hurt me, and considering he's just four, I'd say that I have earned a protector for life!
Try and find someone as protective as him!
Con: He's stubborn!
Whenever my mom and dad are at work, my youngest brother comes to me and asks me to help him find a cure for his boredom. Either he wants to play with a phone or tablet, or demands things we can't give him. Once, my mom left for work and he asked his older brother for candy.
When we told him there was none, he demanded that one of us go to the store and get him some candy. Obviously, we told him we couldn't because the door was locked FROM THE OUTSIDE!
He got so cranky and almost started a tantrum, but we got him to calm down by making him watch a show.
Pro: They're your best friends.
As a kid, I made tons of friends. My family moved quite a few times because of that, I lost many friends. I also struggled to make friends in a new environment. I hated the kids in my class to the point where I only went to school to learn. In my free time, I listen to music or read books. When you have younger brothers, you don't need any friends. They're always here by your side, and even though they don't understand EVERYTHING, they still support you. My brothers and I have our own secret handshake. We read our favourite books together. We share a room, so before we fall asleep, we talk about music, shows, school and just about everything under the sun. We watch the same shows and play similar games. The best part is you never get tired of them the same way they never get tired of you. No matter where you go, you can bring 'em along.
Con: You have to share your friends.
My brothers make friends with ease. I mean, who wouldn't love an adorable face that comes with a pure heart? For me, on the other hand, I have quite the struggle. A few months back, we went to the wedding of a friend. I was surprised to see many of my childhood friends. We reunited and had dinner together, my brother felt left out, and I got a yelling for not including him. What would you have done if you met some of your childhood friends (keep in mind, they're all female) and your brother wanted to hang out with them?
Pro: You share every victorious moment with them.
Whether you're standing on a stage with a trophy, or winning an argument against your cousin, your brothers will be there to watch you in your best moments. I remember winning an award in fourth grade for candle decorating. I thought I wouldn't win, but when I heard my name on the speaker, I couldn't help but feel anything but surprised. After I picked up my certificate and turned around to join my class, I saw my brother. He was like, "That's my sister!"I was so happy, not because I won but because my brother was proud of me.Even at home, whenever my grandfather said something provoking me, my little brother would stand up against him for me.
Con: You share every embarrassing moment with them.
Of course, sharing every good moment also means sharing every embarrassing moment. The number of times I've had a horrible moment in front of them is countless! Once when I was with my brothers on the school bus, an older student got mad at me for something (I don't remember what right now) I felt horrible after they yelled at me. I wanted to cry. I turned to my brother who looked disappointed. He sat down with his back towards me. I couldn't help but feel like a failure of a sister. Back then, I was just ten years old, it was perhaps one of the worst days of my life.
Pro: You can test out your next moves.
When I find a new meme or joke, I run to my brother. I tell him all the new jokes I find, and about new books, competitions or opportunities I plan on taking up. I tell him about my blog and my Wattpad stories. I show him my new songs and go to him for ideas before I display them to others.
Con: He steals your next move.
Sometimes when I tell him a joke for the first time, he likes it so much that he just HAS to go tell someone else. He takes credit for your joke or your ideas. Honestly, it is so annoying when he does that. There was this one time I made a joke about Chinese Rap, he went and told his friend that joke and before I knew it, he owned the joke! I was pretty mad at him but I was also impressed when he twisted the joke and made it funnier. At the end of the day, he's my brother and I'm proud of him.
Well, that's all I have for today!
I hope you enjoyed the article, tell me about your sibling in the comments below. If you're an only child, I'd really like to ask how you're doing without a sibling.
I'll see you next time with a new cup of tea. Sit back, stretch high and sip your tea!
The Game of Chess
Hey guys!!
This week we'll be talking about Chess!
A game as old as Islam.
Recently, my school held a Chess Tournament, and I found many tips and tricks. I came across so much impressive new information about Chess.
Today I'll display my favourite openings, defences and a few facts. Let's begin!
First up, "The 4-move Checkmate"!
The 4-move checkmate was a pretty impressive new trick I learned.The 4-move checkmate only works if you are white (from what I have learned).
Alright, so this is your chess board.
We're gonna start the 4-move checkmate by opening your pawn to e4. White now controls the centre line and opens a way for the Queen and the f1 Bishop.
Now, typically black responds with pawn to e5.
Regardless, white should move the Bishop to c4 (unless black moved a threatening piece earlier). You do this by pointing to the f7 square.
Black usually moves their knight to c6. Sometimes, they will, however, play Bishop to c5.
In either case, white should move their Queen to h5 to assist the bishop and control square f7. Most times, knight f6 is played to threaten the Queen.
The Queen must go where it was initially planning to, f7, delivering a Checkmate.
Since the square is controlled by white, the king can not kill the Queen as the Bishop prevents him from doing so.
Now imagine if black could have avoided this situation.
The best way black could have prevented this tragic ending was after the Queen moved to H5. Black should have moved pawn g6, blocking the Queen.
This video explains the concept above better!
Defences -
From my research, the best two defences I found were the Caro-Kann defence and the Sicilian Defence.I can't really explain them, so I'll link the videos I used. How to CRUSH with the Caro-Kann! Learn the Caro-Kann Defense | 10-Minute Chess Openings The Sicilian Defense | 10-Minute Chess Openings
Gotham chess was by far the best at teaching Chess.
Openings
The opening I liked best was the London system. The video I used - How to WIN with the London System!
Trivia-
Listed below are a few facts I learned during my research.
There are 64 squares on a chessboard. This does not include the board itself.
William Steinitz was the world's first official Chess World Champion. His reign was from 1886-1894.
Deep Blue was the first computer to beat a Chess World Champion.
The longest chess game possible is 5,949 moves.
There are over 1000 different openings, including variations within larger openings/defences that can be learned.
Well, that's all for now. I hope you enjoyed this article.
Have fun playing this quiz I made: https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/63898f2dff33c8001d2c4ff7?source=quiz_share
Au revoir!
See you next week!
Memories - Poem
Memories
(This is a poem I wrote last night and I wanted to share it with the world, if you're not interested, scroll away.)
I smiled, then I cried. I remembered, then I knew... I knew I would never feel it again. I knew I would never have it again. I had a wound deep in my chest. I wish I could explain- how something filled with joy makes me disheartened how something could light me up just to remind me that it would never happen again.
I've run out of time.
I can still hear that cry.
Mora of the story: Cherish moments before they become memories.
Hope you enjoyed! See you very soon!
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