New Year

Happy New Year dear reader! It’s been a bit of an odd week, but a good one never the less.

As was the case last week, I caught up on many 80s films which I had somehow not seen, but also spent a good few days colouring (yes I know dear reader, I am about five, but I’m easily pleased). Alongside all this I was gradually packing for my return to college, so there were a lot of trips out for ‘little bits and pieces’.

Having left college, where they were doing ‘Into the Woods’ (dear reader I hope you didn’t just sing that), on Wednesday I saw it at the Exchange in Manchester. Having not been the greatest fan of the film I had mixed feelings going to see it, but never the less the songs were upbeat and enjoyable, with a very interesting set design. I think I was perhaps more taken with the technical elements of the production, than the acting its self, but I am glad to have seen it.

Don't I look good in a tux!

New Year’s Eve was perhaps the highlight of the week, as we (Mum, Dad and I) went to the Bridgewater Hall (I know, very fancy) for an evening of James Bond music. It was quite something to hear the iconic themes and music played by a full orchestra! Having enjoyed hearing the music, I want to go back and watch all of the Bond Films, particularly as I realize there are still one or two that I am yet to see. Then the icing on the Bond themed cake was that I managed to get a Doctor Who autograph (I’m always keeping an eye out dear reader). This evening it was a lovely lady called Judy Holt aka Sandra Mitchell from ‘The Long Game’ (Lesley Kerkshaw in ‘Coronation Street’). I was surprised to see her and I think she was a little surprised when I spoke to her, but she was delightful none the less. However (yes the plot thickens!) whilst she wrote me a very nice message, she didn’t actually sign it, but never mind I’m glad to have unexpectedly met her.

New Year’s Day was the day I returned to Cardiff. I seemed to bring back more than I took (those ‘little bits and pieces mounted up!). I was soon back into my old routines (wandering round and faffing about mainly), before I start back on Monday.