Things are still fantastic. Work is settling down. I've managed to get the ideas flowing although the standard is still a bit low. Today will be one for the books. Lee and I are jamming with Kate Willis. She's my old drummer from Cold Phoenix (and the start of Untamed Aggression). 9 years later and we're about to get some funky groove on again. It might be that things don't work out for this band, but it'll be good to see her again and jam again. I'm off to storage to digg out my Fender amp and pedal board, i'm also gonna search the memory boxes for the Psycho Girl lyrics. Blast from the past.

Things with Emma are fantastic. I totally f*cked up yesterday by not introducing her to an old friend (Ash Disaster). I think she forgives me now though :)

Need to catch up with Macca soon!!

I really couldn't be bothered with the work I had to do today. But never-the-less I finished it. I guess that's why I'm doing well so far. It seems to be about having faith in my abilities and pulling the finger out when it's needed. The strange thing I've noticed is that I'm struggling to work while Emma is away. I kinda thought it'd be the other way around. But while she's so far away I keep feeling down. I perk up every now and again when I hear from her, but I slowly drop in to a lul I can't get out of.

 But like I said... I got it done, and I'll be working with a group of people down south for the next 3 days which should help the time pass. I've had a few moments of musical inspiration over the past few nights. They almost led to something. If i'd done my work sooner (rather than just feeling sorry for myself) I'd have been able to record or write some stuff down. Nevermind, at least these moments are happening more often now.

We've settled on a temporary band name (me and Lee that is): 'Goodbye Chicago'  We'll see if it sticks.

I might force an entry or two while i'm away this week. But I imagine there will be little from when Em gets back till I'm away in Sharjah a few days later. 

I spoke to Dom last night about the idea of sharing a studio space in Liverpool. He seemed quite keen on it. We'll have to see how it pans out. Could be very promising for all! Also started a band with Lee. Just need a drummer to really get things rolling.

 Through-out it all.... i'm still misserable. :( 

So i've got a heap load of work to be getting on with. Plenty of complex delivery challenges, backed with both political and timescale complications. Fun eh? I'm glad that it'll keep me busy and I feel a bit more justified in my role. But from now until late september, it will be a scarey ride. I'll be out in Sharjah on the week of the 24th. Which means i'm missing Leeds festival. I'm a bit gutted about this, but it's more important that I get established in my new job. It's all about getting an easy life isn't it?

There is a big plus for my music. Two of the big MDs (one of which I've already spoke too) are keen music enthusiasts themselves. Apparently the other one has his own recording studio out in Sharjah which is quite interesting. I'm off to the Caven on Sunday with Lee and my cousin Dominic. That should also be quite musically inspiring.

But above this all lies one simple problem that I am helpless to control.... I miss Emma. Every minute seems like an hour. :( 

Now my blog is back at StackedActors.com. Hopefully going to get a redirect from stackedactors.co.uk soon enough. And i'll setup the old band websites for Stacked Actors and Untamed Aggression as sub sites (eventually).

 So what's new?

Well, i'm still sueing Cuddly Bears. And i have definite evidence now, so I will definitely win. But it's going to take a while to complete. The court dates are dragged out. Next one is in April.

I'm living near work in Warrington. I'm almost setled here.

I went to my Uncle Jack's funeral last week. It was a sad experience but it was so great to see so much of my family in one place. I've made some promises to go and see various people throughout this year. I could do with sticking to them. Althought i'm on a 12 month debt clearence plan, so I'm struggling to even see my close family at the moment!

I haven't heard from Macca in a while. I was really sad to hear that he lost someone close in his family recently.

I heard from Sean only yesterday! He called me while I was driving. He was talking about a gig in the summer or something. I think I heard him talking to Andrea too. The signal kinda broke up and disconnected pretty quick though. I'll have to call him back this weekend. It would help and be a lot cheaper if he'd sort out (and sign in!) to his MSN.

I've not heard from Flynny since I moved. Although yesterday he updated his FaceBook account with a picture of a great dane playing electric guitar. So I he's still got his sense of humour... that's a good sign that life is treating him well.

Well, when I say i've not mentioned before, I mean I've not mentioned them on this blog. I'm waiting to hear from Sean this weekend. I got a message from Andrea on Facebook and I'm getting closer to the point where I can jump a flight over to Spain to see them all. It'll be great to see the kids again too. I imagine Marshall is a giant by now and Emma will be completely different to how I remember her (barely a toddler!).

But before even seeing Sean, I haven't seen Macca in ages - and he only lives down the road in comparison! Well sorry Macca. How about drop me a comment and I'll come say hello... I even saw Flynny a few months back. He also recentlly tried to call me while I was working away and I forgot to call him back, so again - if you read this, i'll be in touch soon.

Anyway.... think it's past my bed time. Pfft, the contrast in change is unreal. Not that long ago that 4am mean't a service station stop at the end of the M180 - for large coffees and buy one get one free on a variety of chocolate bars and other snacks!! :D