Reconciliation of the Roses

Finally the long awaited news has been delivered; the Stone Roses are joining forces again and touring.

I couldn't actually put my excitement into words!

And so in honor of those lovely four Mancunian legends and to reflect again on my current headspace, here be a few words of wisdom from from the guys themselves..

"I can feel the earth begin to move

I hear my needle hit the groove

And spiral through another day

I hear my song begin to say

Kiss me where the sun don't shine

The past was yours

But the futures mine

You're all out of time."
[The Stone Roses, 1989]

Sometimes in life you just have to pause and say thank you..

Its been a little while since my last post. Firstly, because life has been a tad on the hectic side, but mostly because its not been all that rosy. I know people say to think positively, be optimistic, the glass is half full and all that. But just lately its felt more like the glass was emptied in my face and then smashed to smithereens by a steam roller..

However, what better time is there to look around and see who's true in life. Who counts. And who is there come rain or shine. At whatever hour of the day. And who's not... I've had a lot of those moments lately and some stars in my life really have shone through. So for all the late night talks, the cuddles, the nights out, the shopping trips, the cosy nights in, the words of support and just for listening, I thank you.

And so here is to family and friends ♥

Goodbye Kiss..

 "You go your way and I'll go my way

No words can save us, this lifestyle made us.

Run along like I'm supposed to, be the man I ought to
Rock and roll, sent us insane.

I hope someday that we will meet again."

                         [Kasabian, 2011]

Forty-eight hours in the land of Robin Hood..

That time of year came around again to load up my little Flora (my automobile) and head on back to Nottingham for the start of the new year. Third year. Wow, I feel so old! It never fails to surprise me just how many clothes and things I have! However due to a recent, somewhat unplanned weight loss I'm now finding that a large proportion of those do not fit! Not that I am complaining, it just makes a life a little expensive. I digress..

Goodbye summer, hello Autumn..

So the last time I wrote, I spoke of change..
But little did I know how much was about to change for me!

I shall not dwell on things, but I think it’s fair to say that life has been a little up, down and all over the show these past few weeks.
Yet through it all a few certain friends have, as ever, been absolute rocks!
Listening to the tales, rants, tears, confusions and dilemmas throughout..
They really are the best, so here's to them!

On a much brighter note, I've been enjoying my last few weeks of the summer break before returning to Nottingham for the new term.
I love the culture of my home town! Nowhere else is quite like it and I always miss it when I'm away. So there's been lots of catching up with friends and family, a few home football games and a handful of nights out with a few too many drinks consumed! And I still have a week to go!

And so as the cold, dark nights continue to draw in I'm starting to look to the future and what it may hold. Who knows?
But I am a little bit excited to see!

Nan and two generations grandkids at her
80th birthday celebrations