It's tempting snow outside again as I type but I'm wrapped up in my fleece with the heating on! I've taken a couple of days off to spend my time with my sister and her husband who just arrived from USA this morning but they're both jet lagged and fast asleep!
January was a nice month even though the weather was terrible. My folks visited early in the month to view a house that we really like. They both liked it although it needs a lot of work. However we do have a note of interest on our flat so I'm crossing all fingers and toes that it will be a good year house wise for us!
I had a couple of work trips this month to London and Birmingham which were fun. I like getting out of the office occasionally - plus I managed a wee trip to Selfridges ;o)
Of course January is Celtic Connections month so I took part in the torchlit parade to launch the festival and went to two concerts and the festival club seeing loads of excellent bands including La Bottine Souriante, Le Verd du Nord, Salsa Celtica, Battlefield Band, Michael McColdrick, Bruce Mcgregor, Duncan Chisholm, Iain McFarlane, Brian McAlpine and of course my good pal Julie Fowlis. Fantastic!
I've been trying to stick to my resolution of going to the gym three nights a week which I am just about managing along with 2 rehearsals a week so some days my bones are aching! Mind you I am still enjoying the good life eating out lots at places like Cafe Source (wonderful find), Wagamama (good), Piccolo Mondo (lovely again), Malmaison (good company and food but pricey) and Pulcinella (Italian nosh as you would expect!). I did manage to stay off the booze for a good few weeks in Jan but it didn't make me feel any different so I'm now back on again and loving it ;o)
I went to the optician to get my eyes tested - can't believe it's been over 2 years since I last got them tested but would you believe they are actually better than 2 years ago!! I still needed a new prescription though so I chose 2 totally new styles for a change.
Last weekend I was persuaded to try some of Glasgow's finest bars whilst walking home from work. Well, it was certainly an experience! We had a great time in bars like The Sou'Western, Laurieston, Star Bar, Maxwell Rd and Kellys. Good wholesome fun!
On Saturday we went to a Burns Supper with the usual poetry, singing, haggis and drams. Ross and I were very well behaved though and were home by 11.30pm!
Things are busying up now with rehearsals so if anyone wants to come and see Boogie Nights from 24-28th March let me know!
Happy birthday to my friends Eilidh and Jane and my sister in law Diane. A very BIG happy ruby wedding anniversary to mum and dad - here's to the next 40 years!! xxx
