Maybe having suffered many panic attacks over the years could turn out to have been a good thing. I had a student come into his lesson today and start tearing up straight away. When I asked him what was the matter, he started hyperventilating and couldn't get any words out. I talked him through a breathing exercise which helped him to calm down ( Read more... )

I don't think I've posted about Music Store Dude yet. His name is Sacha. He is the first person I've ever met who narrates and raves and gesticulates wildly whilst playing excerpts of a piano piece to give the listener an idea of what it's about in the same manner that I do! He works at a music store that's a good half hour drive from my house ( Read more... )

Thing One.
I am a closet religious person.  Eek.  Let me explain.  I recently read in a book (called Hidden Voices about Vivaldi and his orphan musicians and pointed out to me by Britt whilst browsing in Bookcafe) that "God never gives us any more than we can handle" and it kind of struck a chord with me.  A few months ago, I woke up in the middle ( Read more... )

Poll Sploogal: The Weirdness

Going through some old posts, I realised it has been a while since I worked on owning my weirdness and that I'm in need of a refresher. As such, I invite you all to bear witness to my new pledge ( Read more... )

At work.  Got no work to do.  *yawn*  Brian's on holidays and Neil's busy being generally stressed out working on this one claim file he needs to get done this morning and therefore not giving me any work.  *yawnyawn* or *doubleyawn* - am undecided on the correct emoticoning a conjoined yawns.  *ponders this ( Read more... )

Gnome, when would be a convenient time for you to be tied to a chair for undisclosed reasons by Britt and I? Do you reckon you could stay over on Sunday night? Coz we're both available to perform a special therapy for you on Monday. Bribes and transport included.

I have made a decision.  I have decided to accept that I have absolutely no idea where I want to be five years from now, let alone longer than that.  I have decided to leave it up to fate ( Read more... )

Porridge with tonnes of sugar and enough milk to make it soupy: It's the perfect breakfast food.  It tastes great, and there's no chewing required.

Lucy: Shes all furry and soft and she has different meows depending on what she's trying to say.  Cat's are awesome.

Mummy hugs: They're warm and cozy and safe and they smell like my childhood.

Shiny ( Read more... )

Hello world ( Read more... )