When the weekend began there was a much more placid atmosphere then the year before, without as many random encounters and socialization with complete strangers. Although this didn’t really change the weekend certainly picked up and became a lot more entertaining. The weekend wasn’t without its dramas either but I’m not going to go into that here.

Now for the life source of Reading Festival, the music. There wasn’t a hard-hitting Main Stage like that of 2008, which featured Rage Against The Machine, Metallica, Queens of the Stone Age and The Killers (if they’re your thing), in fact it was a weedy disappointment in comparison with the 3 headliners being Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. My reaction, along with many others when these headliners were announced was where is the heavy Sunday that Reading is renowned for? Fortunately the smaller stages redeemed Reading this year. Bands such as Alexisonfire, Billy Talent, Atreyu, Rise Against, AFI, Gallows and Lostprophets exerted a much greater draw on me than any of the main stage headliners and these were bolstered by mid-lineup appearances by Funeral For A Friend and Enter Shikari.

I wasn’t really sure how Enter Shikari would fair on the Main Stage of Reading when up to now I have only seen them in small, dark venues but I am pleased to say that their main stage appearance had all the energy of their more secluded shows, as did their new material (this being the first time I have seen them live since the release of Common Dreads). The BBC’s coverage of Enter Shikari, along with Rou Reynolds beaming throughout, can be seen here. Funeral For A Friend are always amazing when I see them live and this time was no exception. It was a show like had never experienced before, being in a mosh pit to Juneau whilst it pours down with torrential rain is an amazing experience. Even when the rain caused a complete power failure on stage the amazement didn’t stop, with the crowd partaking in chants of “You’re no singing anymore” and a rendition of We Will Rock You lead by the drummer of FFAF. This performance being incredible despite technical difficulties, made this Kings Of Leon outburst along with there complaints about the sound quality all the more pathetic.

Very glad I went this year and bring on Reading Festival 2010!

Due to the fact I have been writing less I have missed out on writing some humorous stories in blog form. One such story being that I got a new phone and my mum saying to me “You better not lose this in the next 2 weeks or something” and me replying “I won’t, I have never lost a phone before”. Then 6 days passed and I went to see 30 Seconds To Mars and sometime between the beginning of 30STM’s first song and then end of it I had managed to lose it already. Sods law at work again. I must take this moment though to commend Vodafone on their excellent customer service and by 18:00 the next day I had a replacement phone and sim card.

The key factor in me writing less frequently would be Laura. I find myself spending a lot of my time with her. She seems to come around mine at least twice a week and we see each other more when we can. At the moment I am very happy with her and I hope it stays that way for a long time to come. On Monday I went with her to get her tattoo which actually annoyed me because she beat me to getting one. *throws a sulk* She had a vine of ivy done around her wrist and while I was there the guy told me if I come in with a picture of what I want my tattoo to look like he will knock up a design. So hopefully will be doing that shortly. Me and laura have been back together a month already and a great month it has been. I do realise most of my readers that I know of truly don’t give a shit about affairs of the heart so I shall stop that now. Anyway any complaints about the rareness of my posts can be forwarded to: Laura Glennon.

Right now I have to think of something to write about Josh so his name in the tag cloud isn’t going to lose out to Laura’s. Ah got something, my plans for tomorrow are to go around Josh’s house and watch the 3rd episode of lost Season 3. Friday I am spending the evening with Laura as it’s one month on and all that, Sunday I am going to see Enter Shikari which is going to be crazy, I am probably going to be a bit battered on Monday. Saturday is reserved for all the coursework I have procrastinated doing thus far.

The reason for my weird mood is unknown. Maybe it’s something to do with this weird thing called “being happy” that I am told you can experience. I know some of you aren’t her biggest fans, but I am very happy with Laura. I some of you won’t be very fond of her because of stuff I have previously written in this blog and also due to the fact that you are awesome friends and are looking out for me. I should really stop talking about Laura in my blog, as Josh frequently reminds me I talk about her much more and that Tag Cloud over there –> will consume the world.

Right on to talking about other comings and goings in the life of The Rambling Grumpy Adolescent. Tomorrow I am going to see 30 Seconds To Mars. I haven’t been to a gig in bloody ages now so it will be nice to get back into the swing of things. Get myself prepared for Enter Shikari on the 24th. Good times will be had. I am not liking the fact that the 24th happens to be the last day of half-term and I am going to have to drag my arse into college when I am surely going to be a bit beaten and bruised.

I had an interesting phone call from Babb the other day. The gist of the conversation was that he gave me a number to ring and then I go to this persons house on Thursday with him, when I am at this house I will spend the evening drinking beer and I get paid £40 for it. Ah market research, it’s a tough job but someone has to do it.

Right I believe I have rambled on sufficient amounts now. Just one thing left to say… 3 day weekend WOOT!