Probably about time I updated really…?!
Hahaha ohhhh I have left it so long-I’m always like that with this kind of thing. I set a pace at the beginning that I’m never ever going to keep up! But I’m here now eh?
STILL no job 
I was unsuccessful in another interview the other day and now seriously considering volunteering doing something relative for experience’s sake. I’m clinging on in there and trying to stay positive though-apply apply apply…
It’s a shame that I didn’t post anything right after the Back to the Musicals concert because I was on such a high after performing and I probably could have recounted it much better than I’ll be able to now…but basically-wow! It was such a fab experience. I really really loved it. So many friends came to see me and I was so chuffed. It made the whole thing that much more exciting and hightened the sense of achievement. It went well and I’m planning to buy some of the official photos soon to remember the occasion. Due to copyrights I don’t think I’ll be able to post them..but I have some backstage ones that I’ll put in the gallery. We’re into rehearsals for the next one yet which is Big Band and I’m enjoying it so far…feels kind of strange being right back at square one again. There’s a lot more material to cover this time as well! It’s a month today until the solo auditions I believe so I’m looking forward to that, although the competition is set to be a whole lot stiffer as there are only 6 solos planned for the entire show. I’ve ALSO sent off my applications to sing at the Royal Albert Hall in September, singing Musicals of the Silverscreen!! REALLY can’t wait for that one-should be fantastic! I’m praying my place is secured…
What else? As usual I’m sure I’m missing something important out? I can’t think…One bit of news is that I’ve been very proactive on the writing front, especially over the last few days as I’ve been feeling really unwell and unable to do much else! I don’t know whether I mentioned the river-themed short story contest I was entering before, but after severe writers block I was glad to finish my entry and meet the contest deadline. In truth, I would have liked to have done a little more to it but hey, I got it in and I was pleased that I pushed myself to complete it. That one’s got the ball rolling and I’m now working on several shorter pieces-some of them are pretty challenging. I’m trying out some flashfiction tasks, which are extremely good for my discipline. One I’m doing is a 100 word limit on any theme but has to have a twist! Not easy, I assure you.
Ooh ooh, actually, on this note I want to share this link because I think it’s great. Check it out:
http://www.txtlit.co.uk/
Basically, this site hosts monthly contests whereby entrants must construct a story the length of a text message. There is a new theme for stories every month and you can win £50+ by sending it to txtlit from a UK mobile. Great one for when you’re sitting on the bus/generally bored. Wondering how it’s possible? Check out their ‘competition results’ link and read the works of previous winners 
Anyway, where was I? I can’t actually think of much else. In more general news there have been some lovely meals out lately and a few parties here and there. It’s birthday season now lol. Last Friday, Jon and I went to my dearest ol’ pal Charlotte’s sister Steph’s 18th (got that? lol) which was a TV/film/cartoon themed fancy dress bash. After a whole lot of costume problems and faff, I managed to rustle up a pretty awesome Alice in Wonderland ensemble in the end (if I do say so myself!) Thus, I matched Jon’s ghostbuster overalls perfectly 
(Again, I’ll post some pics.) It’s made me want to do fancy dress more often-it was great fun! This weekend is Tom’s 22nd and we’re off to Liverpool as per, which I’m looking forward to!
Annnnd also, in a few weekends time, Jon and I are flitting of to see our good friend, the Capital! I seriously cannot WAIT! I’m even excited about the Costa coffee on the roadtrip down haha! Hopefully we’re gonna manage to catch a couple of shows. As usual, the main point of going is to see Wicked again (number 8 
) Jon wants to see Kerry Ellis as before she leaves and I wasn’t going to stay at home was I? We want to try and make Les Mis too. Really hoping the weather will be nice because my oh my, it has been looovely since the clocks went forward! It’s been chilly but it really makes me feel so much better and happier when it’s bright and sunny-even when not upto going out in it!
On a final note of intention for the site (yeah I know, they don’t seem to get me very far lately but at least I’ll have more chance if I actually remember what they are,) I think the next goal is to get the site boosted a bit…I’m thinking more to look at on the other pages, followed by working on boosting hits and search engine results! Oh and while I’m talking about this, thank you Jon for ‘network uberduding’ my site onto a new server swifly…for I wouldn’t have had a clue of how to do it myself!
Til’ soon,
Sarah x
