What I'm doing this month - January

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This is the bandstand in the city where I live. It dates from 1913 and is still used as a regular performance space. This image perfectly represents how my life feels at the moment - an empty stage waiting to be filled with music and colour. I'm nervous about stepping out onto that stage but excited too.

You see this year is all about stepping up to new challenges, learning my lines and realising my roles. It isn't a complete change because I'm bringing the best from last year with me but I'm adding some new ideas too.

In January, I will be:
  • looking for a job (although continuing with my script writing business too),
  • revamping my novel, Shadowbinder,
  • rehearsing for and performing in a pantomime (my daughter is taking part too),
  • and cleaning up my business website.
It's going to be a nose-to-the-grindstone kind of month but that's ok. I need the exercise after all the festive indulgences. I foresee the need for lots of coffee.

Comments

  1. Kelly Hashway3 January 2017 at 13:59

    You're going to be busy! Good luck with it all!

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  2. Linda8 January 2017 at 19:38

    I wish you all the best in your endeavours! You have a very nice blog. Happy New Year and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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