A lament. And a celebration.
Firstly, my builders have - well... left the building. And excuse the use of the word 'my' but after being on the premises since March I feel I have some kind of ownership over them! And who knew how much I'd love them. That's the first shock. The second shock is how amazing the builders actually were. Now, as a seasoned house renovator, I can honestly say I have never worked with anyone as fabulous. Genuine Builders and their little band of merry men are quite simply the best. www.genuinebuilders.co.uk
Father and son team John and Matt manage to combine friendliness and reliability with a completely laid back and relaxed manner. And they totally humoured my children's constant hassling. No small task - believe me! And how I miss the noise. The sawing, the endless comings-and-goings of white vans and the dependable builder banter. Don't even start on the plumbers sunny and gleeful laugh. How quiet my home now feels. The silence is almost deafening.
Thank you guys. I miss you already. You've helped me in more ways than you know.
There's the obvious way in which you've helped. For example, I now have my very own studio.
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And the other way in which the builders have helped is by creating a buzz about the place. (OK - less 'buzz' and more pneumatic drill vibrations) but no matter. I have become energised, motivated and productive. Having people around me all working so hard inspired me to do the same. I stopped looking at the piles of the washing, ironing, cleaning and instead holed myself up in the aforementioned studio.
I have achieved so much more than I usually would have. I managed to finish filming and editing a video to Catherine's original song 'Differently'; a song about being true to yourself, following your own path and not following the crowd. After all, conformation is the affirmation of mediocrity.
So there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCt6IffutcQ&feature=g-upl
I have even written a couple of new songs (that I'm happy with!) and taken on some piano students. Phew! And on the gig front, all is going well. There's a flurry of festive activity coming up, including a most exciting evening at the magical Bedern Hall for which we'll be dressing in twenties style. And you know me, there's nothing more I love than dressing up and being girlie. Win.
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So it is with a sparkly mood that I conclude this writing. I am inspired, joyous and twinkly. I have thrown a fistful of glitter in the air. And I am dancing in the tiny particles of happiness.
