Provehito in altum

It has been a bit of a funny month so far. Mother Nature is still going strong with the snow. I fell into a snow drift the other day that was knee deep (I kid you not!). Plus wandering around in -5 conditions is not fun, no matter how many layers of clothing you are wearing.

I have managed to be fairly creative this month – working on some art work and some jewellery as well as developing some story ideas further. I am just hoping to stay motivated...

The doom and gloom of the back to work feeling has set in, but I am pushing through it – the joys of Christmas & Christmas holiday freedom could not last forever. However, on the sunnier side of things, I am all settled into the cottage (and it is awesome). The views are amazing (see the couple of pictures below) and the nearest town of Hebden Bridge is fantastic. There is a really great cafe/bar there called Mooch. It is very cosy with great food and drink, decorated to perfection and is really eclectic and friendly with lovely staff. I could easily get very addicted to the place. Their Chai teas are amazing! Check out their site: http://www.moochcafe.co.uk/

Some things I have liked this month:

• Some off the cuff swing dancing by a totally cute couple at a birthday party. Was a pretty awesome sight to behold, they were both very talented.


• The fact that I am still constantly listening to This is War by 30 Seconds to Mars – I am completely addicted, roll on Feb, I can’t wait to go see them play when they come to Manchester


• Beatles Rockband on X-Box 360 (and yes I am totally rocking it)


• Re-reading the Ender Saga by Orson Scott Card – hands down my favourite Sci-Fi books ever. A fantastic read.

Some things that I am not loving so much:

• The difficulty in getting to work due to the masses of snow everywhere


• Onions – I really don’t like them & the feeling is mutual – please don’t make me eat them!


• Lacks of funds... roll on payday

Well I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of 2010! Happy New Year!

But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked."Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.""How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice."You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
(Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, chapter 6)