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My lovely girlfriend and talented illustrator, Sally Renshaw, has just completed this amazing illustration. It's a quote from the start of a song by Stars.

If you like what you see, you can follow Sally on Twitter, view the fan page on Facebook or check out her other work on sallyrenshaw.com.

This piece of work will be available to purchase soon. Keep your eyes peeled.

I've just received Issue 3 of the excellent publication The Green Soccer Journal — a magazine, that if you're a football fan, you should most definitely check out.

As you'd expect from a magazine in it's infancy, issue three throws up a few differences from the previous issue, notably; the new layout of the spine details, using a mix of glossy and recycled paper (where previously, there was no shine), a neat center-fold pull-out, and an increase of one pound sterling in price.

The lone change of the aforementioned alterations that I can claim to be a fan of is the pull-out. The rest, I preferred the 'old' way. I liked the original spine design and would prefer them to be consistent across issues, the fact that there was no glossy paper meant the magazine smelt great and the price is neither here-nor-there. What's a quid when you're paying seven already?! 100 penny chews.

The articles, features, and editorial writing inside are as strong and interesting as ever — each accompanied with magnificent documentary photography throughout. It's about time the shelves of newsagents were graced with a football magazine worthy of my hard-earned cash and we need look no further than The Green Soccer Journal. They even ship to Norway.

I am so particular when it comes to buying clothing. I gave in and bought some HUB trainers today; they're a little different to the sort of trainers I'd usually buy. I still feel like I need a good pair of solid boots to line my wardrobe with too.

Had a quick catch-up with Emily Walker today. Keen to plan a visit to her hometown of Brighton this year — I've not seen her since I left the UK for Oslo.

It's really cold outside, snow everywhere and sunny. Today, Sally and I are going sledging in the day and then to some massive party at night. Good Saturday.