2010

Happy New Year!

(To the tune of Auld Lang Syne)

1

We watched and mourned as Haiti shook

The Oscars made history

We glimpsed the brand new iPhone 4

Thanks to Gizmodo's leak

Oil in the Gulf of Mexico

A nightmare for BP

And Gary Coleman bid farewell

'fore turning 43

Chorus

To 2010 my dear, to 2010

We'll say goodbye to this old year

To 2010

2

The world cup came to Africa

Spain gave the Dutchmen blues

An octopus kept us enthralled

As vuvuzuelas blew

The earth in Guatemala caved

Thankfully no one dead

LeBron changed teams and all of Cleveland

Clamoured for his head

3

The floodwaters swept Pakistan

The world's response was poor

Both Brits and Aussies voted but

Could not decide who for

Tiger Woods was known for being

Golf's first billionaire

But now he's famed for other things - like

more than one affair

4

Indonesia's fire mountain

Blew its top and then

Took lots of lives before returning

To slumber again

We cheered with Chile as the miners

Came back from below

And argued over Wikileaks

And what the world should know

London

London

Visiting the University of Salford in Manchester, City University and the London College of Communication (University of the Arts London). And, of course, catching the Blues.

Chelsea v Wolverhampton

PS
I think I've found the best place to stay in London. It's in the north, ten minutes' walk from a tube station, with free wi-fi, a hearty English breakfast, friendly service and everything you could possibly need around the corner (halal chicken, pizza and kebab joints; banks, dry cleaners, beauticians, newsagent and post office; and if you're into these types of things - Starbucks, McDonalds and two pubs). All for a very reasonable price. Of course when you come across these things, you want to keep them a secret...

Melb Heart vs Wellington Phoenix

Melb Heart vs Wellington Phoenix

A strong win for the Heart 2-1 at home.