Seeing as it’s the end of the year, almost, I thought I’d keep you all up to date with my STLFTEM for 2011.
For those who don’t know, STLFTEM is basically Something To Look Forward To Every Month.
I started it in 2009, and it basically is to have something to go, see or do every month, and look forward to it.
The only rules are that it has to be something seen in person. Therefore, watching Euro 2012 on TV won’t count for June next year.
Also, I can have more than one STLFTEM each month. In fact, I can have as many as I wish.
January was a bit of a cheat, as I went to the Linfield v Glentoran match postponed from 26th December 2010. But, my lifestyle ethos, my rules.
February was a bumper month as I went to Barcelona for a weekend, and then the following Wednesday, I went to see Northern Ireland take on Scotland.
March was also a Northern Ireland match. A 0-0 draw v Slovenia. Yep, that was well worth the wait.
April was a bumper month with a title showdown for Linfield against Crusaders and three matches against Glentoran, one of which was an Irish Cup Semi-Final. Not only that, but there was also the matter of Beady Eye’s first concert in Belfast.
Four wins, and an excellent concert made it a worthwhile month.
May was all about travelling as I went to the UEFA Cup Final, and Manchester United’s last match of the season, against Blackpool.
June was quiet, but I did go and see 3OH!3
July was also quiet, but Linfield playing in Europe and a pre-season friendly against Derriaghy were enjoyable. As I stated earlier, some months are a struggle.
August was busy with the start of the new Irish League season and trips to Edinburgh and Brighton.
September was the Arthur’s Day concert at Ulster Hall (Any my ticket was free)
October was another concert at Ulster Hall, Noah and the Whale. There were fantastic.
I’d hoped that November would be going to the MTV EMAs. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get a ticket, so I had to make do with a trip to Old Trafford to see United take on Sunderland.
December will be the Boxing Day match at The Oval. If that bites the dust because of the weather, I’ll make it the Ulster v Aironi match two weeks ago (Again, a free ticket)
Well, that is how i’ve managed to have STLFTEM throughout the year, but I’ve already got some lined up for 2012.
In January, I’m going to see Roy “Catchphrase” Walker as part of the Out To Lunch Festival.
February will be a busy month as I’ll be taking a break to Amsterdam from 3rd-6th, then going to see Noel Gallagher at The Odyssey on 16th, before flying to Manchester on 23rd.
I’m hoping to see United v Ajax. I’ve no ticket sorted as yet, but I’m confident I’ll get one.
Pretty tempted to go and see The Beat at The Limelight in March. Undecided as yet.
August of course, will see me head to Edinburgh for the Festival. If I could afford to, I’d spend the whole month there.
So that, is how I’ve managed to enjoy myself at least once a month this year and how I plan to do so next year.
If you have any suggestions for any of the months, feel free to get in touch and suggest.
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