Mondays aren’t so bad

At least, not when you start them with pancakes. You may or may not have guessed it by now, but pancakes are one of my favourite things ever and I could quite easily start every day with pancakes covered in fresh fruit. It almost makes it okay that you have to get up just that tiny bit earlier to have them.

I managed to actually do almost all of the things I wanted to do yesterday. I made enough soup to feed a small army (I’m hoping that it will keep me healthy whilst everyone around me seems to be getting sick and actually managed to both do some cleaning and start working out again. Now that I have the space, it will happen.

The other thing I managed to do is write down a bunch of goals and think about how I want to achieve them. It makes it easier to do something if you have a plan. One of those goals is to fit in two hours of practice a day. I don’t know where yet, but I’m sure I’ll fit it in somewhere. For now though, life is good (and I have soup!)

Song of the day is Alone With You by The Sunnyboys. I love Australian post punk and The Sunnyboys are right up there as one of my favourite bands. Alone With You sounds to me like that feeling right before you first make a move on someone you’ve wanted to for ages – right before the big reveal when you finally get that person alone and think “right, what now?” It’s like the dog who’s just about to catch his tail. This song
Is the sound of a hundred hotel room doors shutting and people standing on the other side, completely fucking lost – and I love it.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oECjOMNQdHk

Lift Me Up

I don’t know whether it’s all this stormy weather or if it’s just the winter blues but the announcement of more Australian Bruce shows seems to have sent my mother mental. So far she’s suggested me hiding behind a guitar on stage or in the drum kit. As much fun as having the shit kicked out of me by Max sounds mum, I think I’ll pass. I suggested just hoping for the best – that I get to go to 4 really good shows, get a great spot, that everyone has fun and of course, that Bruce sees me in the crowd and pulls me up on stage to play with the coolest band of all time. Not much to ask, is it?

I’m actually having an unusually 80’s day today. It must be the white wash jeans and black sneakers. I always feel like I’m in the 80’s when I wear those. I’m also listening to The Sunnyboys and thinking “I really need a tele”. I’m also thinking “I really should practice more” Are you surprised? Me neither. I have drum lessons tonight. I’ll practice then. Speaking of drum lessons, I should go listen to Bruce! Hearing is learning, after all.