Whitney Houston has passed on...

I found out a little later than everybody else- and to be honest it didn't completely sink in until i got home today.

I am in shock and bewilderment- she was after all only 48 years old.

Her face, voice and soul were such a prominent part of my childhood and so it feels as if her departure somehow signals the end of a large chapter of my life. I am also turning 20 soon (2 decades.... oh my word) so i do feel as if i am moving away from those fond memories.

Thank you Whitney for all your spirit and talent and especially how unselfishly you shared it with the rest of the world. We are eternally grateful.

May you rest in peace.

"If i should day this very day, don't cry, cos on earth we wasn't meant to stay."

 Whitney Houston

-My Love is Your Love

Animator vs. Animation

<3 this! very inventive

Tube Epiphany

I had one of those Golden moments on the tube today- that my life is great.

Just one of those moments that makes you grateful from ear to ear.

Wouldn't want it any other way :)

Exam done

and it didn't go too badly either

nothing compares to the post exam high :D

exam on monday

for goodness sake.

cannot.

be.

asked.


i've had 3 cups of coffee :(

Silence does equal happiness

So i have taken a special effort in the last couple of weeks to give myself moments of quiet/ silence whenever possible. Whether it be stopping myself from plugging my ipod in on public transport, or just lying in bed letting my mind go blank or even going so far as to find a specific space on the floor to cross my legs, breathe slowly and be still.

I can report that it really does work. I feel much more centered. I also find it much easier to let go of things bothering me whether they are insignificant or significant.

Interestingly i find it less necessary to talk all the time. Which i guess is a significant change since i usually suffer from word diarrhoea. Sadly in the past i have found that the more you say, the less people seem to listen. 

Admittedly it has been difficult finding that place where i am not focusing on problems in my life, or reflecting upon scenarios that have happened- and once it has been found it is almost impossible to maintain for any impressive length of time.

Gradually the results are seeping through and they are positive! So if you haven't given it a go- try it out for two weeks. Silence does equal happiness.

Musical Theatre Bitch

BBC's Sherlock

Just watched series 2: part the first out of three.

Definitely worth staying up til insane hours of the morning.

Everything I've ever wanted in a detective show this show hit right on the nail.

I shall sleep very happily indeed.

A bit sad about missing season 1 though, but hey-ho what can one do?

If you have not yet watched this- I urge you, on my knees to watch it. It is much too good to be missed.

Marvelous stuff

His voice is so beautiful

2012

The new year is here and i feel like i should learn from all the crazy mistakes last year. Brand new slate.

This year i shall be organised and punctual.

I shall be a musician once again.

I shall give myself at least 5 minutes (preferably 30 minutes) a day where i am completely quiet and my mind is clear- i've heard that increases happiness and stillness within yourself.

I shall be more careful about throwing myself wholeheartedly into activites, friendships, relationships. If i've learned anything from last year it is caution.

Talk less and listen more

Lastly to just continue to be happy and myself


Hope you all have a great new year too!