It's not that often I discover new music (DCD being a very notable exception not long ago), but GG bought me The Essential Philip Glass over the weekend, and I was just knocked out by it. The first two tracks are passable, but after that it’s just outstanding… a kind of contemporary classical extravaganza. I love it, and yet again say “Buy it now”!!!Having got to the point of preparing myself for a fight with the powers that be at work, I got a call from HR today, saying that they had a revised agreement for me to have a look at. I insisted on going through the detail prior to a meeting they wanted tomorrow, and it was close but not close enough. I said that I wanted to sort out the package on the phone there and then, and – amazingly – we reached an agreement. It’ll pay off my overdraft, cover my set-up costs for the new company, and leave me with the equivalent of about 5 months taxed salary as a buffer for when the fees aren’t coming in regularly. I can’t complain, and I’m expecting everything to be tied up by the end of this week. Fantastic!
I also found today that two really outstanding things have occurred blog-wise. Firstly, Nukie (or is that Billybob) has asked me to record one of my posts for his radio project. I’m sure it’s just because he wants someone who sounds posh, but I very happy to oblige. Then, my friend KOW dedicated an entire post to raisins in my honour. Unheard of.
Sometimes it just feels good to be alive :-)
28 comments:
No wonder that feels like a good tired. This must feel like your lucky day.
Shit, I don't like to think about what's going to happen when the world of blogging hears your voice. Not a dry seat in the house I imagine :-)
This could be the start of a new career.
...I think Kow's raisin song must be the highlight of your day
LOL, well, that is excellent. Can't wait to hear your podcast debut.
I can't wait to hear what you sound like....ahhh...good times.
I couldn't help it. I was eating raisiins at lunch and out of nowhere it hit me. I wrote the entire thing in 30 seconds.
Cheers
Zooz - stop messing about and get that blog of yours going!
Sara, I thought it was excellent too :-)
Emerald - I was playing with Google Talk the other day, but it keeps showing my full (real) name so I had to stop. I'll have to see if I can fix it.
UB, you only had to ask...
Sher - you're very, very naughty. But I like it.
KOW, as Zooz commented on your blog, you're a genius.
sounds like it's all moving along smoothly. couldn't be happier for ya.
um, that damn rawhide (raisin) song went through my head all day yesterday. i just kept hearing eddie murphy singing it. (shrek 2) like to drive me and my family crazy.
Kerry, thanks - I appreciate your kind words. And I hope you feeling like you want to keep reading/commenting.
Kimmy - me too! "Rawhiiiiiiiiiide..."!!!
Hey---glad you got those crazy people at work to settle on something.
I'm fascinated by your thing with raisins...
Hi nym... I'd rather you were just fascinated by my thing, rather than my thing with raisins, but you can't win them all.
Hey, nice to hear you liked Philip Glass. Also nice to hear the work glitch has been resolved. I guess the need is to wish you luck with your own business. Your debut is expected with anticipation.
I'm so glad things are coming together for you. Sometimes you just have to have a little faith and a good right hook. ;-)
Cheeky monkey.
Pos, thanks - much appreciated!
NWC - I'm just keeping my fingers crossed on one hand, and my fist clenched on the pther.
MYM... what, and that's news?
Errrr... apologies for those typos. I hate that.
Sometimes it does feel good to be alive...and sometimes it don't...almond joys got nuts...mounds don't....because...sometimes you feel like a nut...sometimes you don't!
(I hope they had that commerical in the UK)
You are the bloody business! The dogs bollocks! And if you're feeling a bit knackered who can blame you? Congratulations! I want someone to undress me and put me to bed each day but it's probably for other reasons...
LL, I hate to say this, but...
NML!!! You know what I think about praise from you :-)
Come on Emma, you're not really having a hard time.
is it just me or did philip glass never hear of the dark side of the moon....?
I'll ask him, EJ. Actually, that's in my top 5 albums of all time. Well, possibly.
Oh wierd, I feel like I did when I was driving in Italy last week - everything's on the wrong side
Sorry Zooz - I was bored. But I'ver selcted my next HNT picture while I've been playing :-)
Sher, you're just stoned. No need to worry.
thankyou for adding me to your reads.
its good to find some new music.And when life is going smoothly, it is good to be alive!
Thanks Ange. Hope you're holding up over there.
I can't wait to hear your voice, WDKY!! To put a voice with your other attributes!
Well, Cat, I've decided to partake in the odd audio post, as it happens...
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