Time Flies

So I should have been having fun!

I can't believe how much time I manage to waste with nothing to really show for it. I haven't been blogging nearly as regularly as I would have liked and I have no real excuse for abandoning something I have grown to enjoy so much. Feeling sorry for myself became my biggest enemy and I am hoping that this year I can put that all behind me and start looking forward instead of constantly looking back.

That said, I realised that there was so much I didn't blog about last year that I should have. So I am going to do a little montage of everything I missed and then draw a line under it and start this New Year afresh.

Here is a brief recap of all the stuff you didn't read about...

Jace Everett at the Jazz Cafe. I took the Mother-in-law-to-be because Clint was ill. Loved this little venue, loved Jace, Dan and the band. Managed to get the MiL2B hooked on Jace (Bad Things is now her ring tone) and on Sailor Jerry's. Result!

Tom McRae at St James' Church. Again I took the MiL2B and a good but sober night was had by all. A church is the last place I ever expected to see Tom. Hearing his songs performed with the backing of a string quartet added a whole new dimension to this talented man's repertoire.

Toby Keith at Wembley Arena. This time I had almost the full set in MiL2b, Stepdaughter and Dear Fiance. Ella was chuffed to bits when I told her I got the tickets. She loves her RnB but also has a soft spot for Toby Keith and Clay Walker. This was her first proper music concert and although she had a good moan about the long walk from the station to the venue (she hates walking) she thoroughly enjoyed herself.

The Dualers at Kingsmeadow. Now that Simon has left I was a little worried about whether Tyber could pull it off on his own but there was nothing to worry about. Although I did miss a couple of songs that Si usually led on, such as Urban Spirit and Fix You, there is still plenty to love.

Footloose at Victoria Theatre, Woking. A birthday treat for my Mum. I had seen this show a couple of years ago at the Novello with Clint and the kids. The touring cast were just as good although I did miss Derek Hough in the lead. Mum had a great time and we had front row seats so for one night only, I was the best daughter in the world.

Night Jump at Datchet. Will definitely be going to this again this year if we can. Waterski thrills and spills and so much more. This was a great day out for the family although maybe a little too long for our techno loving children.

Family day at RAF Northolt. Men in uniform, what more can a girl say!

My short script entitled "Tempting Fate" which I bravely entered in the OTTfilms Halloween comp came joint first. I have been approached by one of the OTTfilms members who is interested in seeing it made as a short film. Perry has already put calls out for cast and crew and has had a lot of interest. Watch this space for more news.

My short story "The Room" which I previously posted here has also caught the attention of one of the other members of OTTfilms after I posted it on their forum asking if it was adaptable for a short film. Hopefully, Aaryk will take this story and make it into a surreal piece. I can't wait to see how he gets on.

My job is still unbearable and I have started actively looking for a new one. If I had my way, I would throw in the towel tomorrow and start writing full time but until we win the Lotto there's little chance of that.

Clint has been having trouble with his cornea transplant. An emergency trip to the hospital before Christmas led to him being signed off work again. He now has three different drops to take to try to stop the transplant from rejecting. It has been very worrying but after another hospital appointment today, we were told that it is back on the mend.

Films watched include 127 hours, Season of the Witch, King's Speech, Black Swan, Just Go With it, I am Number 4, Paul, The Adjustment Bureau, Hall Pass, Limitless, Lincoln Lawyer, Hanna, Beastly, Red Riding Hood, Source Code, Pirates-on Stranger Tide, X-Men First Class, Bad Teacher, Bridesmaids, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Horrible Bosses, Super 8, Mr Popper's Penguins, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Cowboys & Aliens, The Inbetweeners, Abduction, Dolphin Tale, Breaking Dawn Part 1. Too many to review properly but biggest disappointments were probably Bridemaids and Cowboys & Aliens, and most pleasant surprises were Abduction, Beastly and Lincoln Lawyer. Best family film was Dolphin Tale just because I'm a sucker for all things Florida.

Plus Clint became a Godfather for the first time to gorgeous little Conor.