It ain't just for the oldies.

So last Sunday I went with my family (plus dog) to Felpham - near Bognor Regis - to spend some time with my auntie and uncle. After filling ourselves up with chilli con carne and then tiramisu, we set off on a long walk along the shoreline. It was a wet and cloudy, yet this only seemed to add to the beauty of the place.

Anyway, to cut a long walk short (see what I did there!) we got onto the subject of knitting. Knitting is a skill I have often thought about learning. A few years ago if I'd said I wanted to learn to knit, people would have laughed at me. Since then however, knitting is fast becoming more popular and I know more and more people learning to knit. As someone said to me at work the other day 'it is a dying tradition and we need to keep it'.

I completely agree. Tradition, is to put it simply tradition. It is something that our ancestors have been a part of and therefore surely it is our duty to keep it going?

So we returned to their house and my auntie began to teach me how to knit. It took me a fair few stitches to understand how you did it, but after the first row I was feeling pretty confident. I might be creative but I am by no means artistic. Hence why a few stitches are slightly loose..

Scrap that, it doesn't look good, theres bobbles everywhere and pieces of wool where there shouldn't be.. Anyway, I'm making a scarf and so shall take some pictures when finished!

Knitting is actually therapeutic and I found myself listening to Felicity Kendal's interview on Piers Morgan Life Stories at the same time as knitting without making too many mistakes.

So that's another hobby to keep me occupied and I look forward to showing you all the end product!

I said I wouldn't watch it..

Another year and another series of The X Factor.

Yes, yet again this 'family friendly' show has hit our TV screens. Each year I promise to myself that I won't watch it, and yet I do, warming to those with a good voice and a tragic story to tell, and (albeit somewhat guiltily) laughing at those who can't sing.

This year however, has thrown up a contestants who are seemingly remaining true to themselves.

Take Lucy Spraggan for example; an ordinary girl who writes beautiful quirky songs about the things she thinks are important in life. At last, someone has the guts to say what they think without getting slated.

Jahmene, on the other hand - he's such a sweetie with a sweet voice to match. I have a real soft spot for him but unfortunately do not expect him to stay long, I fear that his nerves and the press may just get the better of him..

>insert sad face here<

And then theres' the two boy bands, Union J and District 3, neither of whom do much for me. I don't deny that they both can sing, and they're all good looking guys, but really? Is there any space left for them in the charts? I don't think so.

MK1 on the other hand work great together and sing well too, I reckon they will do well.

The over 28's, a group which is finally being taken seriously, and with good reason too.

Carolynne has a gorgeous country voice, I think its such a shame she had to leave so early. Louis, shame on you! Seriously though, she has the better voice, and The X Factor SHOULD be a singing competition, I guess it just goes to show that all they care about is publicity and drama. Shame on them all.

>Insert angry, angry, angry face here<

I'm not a great lover of Kye, I do like him a lot but theres' a lot of people like him out there, but I reckon he will go far.

Christopher Maloney. O.M.G. This guy has serious power! And another thing? When he sings, you can just tell he means every word.

I've saved the best of the overs till last. Mel. I love this lady so much, such a belting powerful voice, yes it might be a bit screamy but I like that, and hey, at least shes screaming in tune! She's such a diva, but then again shes really not. Her voice is just stunning.

James Arthur - he seems so edgy and has such a great tone to his voice. Hes pretty cool and real too. (ie. he won't do what the producers tell him to)

Rylan on the other hand. Each year we have a jokey act and they always end up going further in the competition than they should have been, I'm sorry, but he should have gone at bootcamp. Yes hes good fun but his voice is nowhere near the standard it should be.

Jade is just gorgeous with such a soft, husky voice. I'm doubtful of how well she will do but I certainly wish her the best.

And I have saved my favourite to last. Oh. My. God.

Ella.

You beautiful human being. Her voice just sends shivers down my spine. When she sang 'rule the world', it wouldn't have surprised me if she did (rule the world). Finalist? Definitely. Winner? I'm not so sure, but I know the producers will have one already in mind..

One thing is for sure, this year Louis won't win. He never does and given that he has such a weak category, there is no chance that he will win this year. I don't think Nicole will win either, so it's between Tulisa and Gary.

Let the battle (and the ranting at said producers and Simon Cowell) commence!

Please note that no comments were meant to harm anyones feelings. This is just what I think. :)