Eve

Happy Christmas. It's New years eve and I've had a nice break over Christmas in which to formulate my resolutions for 2009. Of course, getting to Portland is high on the list. But I've also promised myself that whenever anyone suggests playing my songs then I will. I haven't got time for this false modesty any more! My girlfriend asked/told me to perform three songs for her at home as if it was at an open mic night. This is just the kind of encouragement I need (thanks Helen). I got nervous even in front of her but I still managed to sing the songs all the way through.

So with this pre-New years eve resolution in mind, I played 'Junior Architect' in front of my family at Christmas. It was a bit of a sad song to play for Christmas - especially as there were two children there (my nieces) - but I was asked and so I did it. My Dad, in his typical Black-country way, said "That's a bit self-deprecating isn't it?". But still, I did it and I didn't get too nervous. I just wanted to show off a bit. I think it's partly to prove that I'm not one of them any more - by showing that there's more to my life than what's on telly. None of my family learnt an instrument. All my brother had to talk about over Christmas was what TV he was going to buy in the sales.

Anyway, to start off 2009, I've been asked to do a gig in Hastings at the Rooms. I'll be playing guitar with Annie but I'm hoping to do some of my songs to start off the night with. It'll be with my friends Adam and Jayne playing the main slot. Can't wait!

Happy new year!