Houston, We Have A Problem

Countdown - Pause

Oh fuck. I dug out the appointment card for my doctor’s appointment ready for tomorrow and found it said Friday. I had Thursday based on what the receptionist told me last week as she handed me the card. I was so shocked to be making the appointment that I never even checked the card she gave me, I just went off what she said. After clarifying, the appointment is definitely on Friday. Well, this is both good and bad.Read More »

Paint Your Target

Makeup Brushes

Whilst talking to my best friend about how I’ve been feeling lately, she told me about a family friend whose son had transitioned (or in the process of transitioning? I didn’t catch that part) from male to female. Bear with me now as it’s going to get confusing talking about people involved using only pronouns!! I could use names, but at the end of the day the people involved have a right to anonymity.Read More »

Mesmerised By Music

Courtesans

On Saturday, I had another rare outing. Yup: another gig. Everybody’s looking at the band, not me…plus I love music, so it’s perfect!! This time, I went to see Courtesans and Esprit D’Air in Manchester. Being from Manchester originally, I love going back whenever I can. I know of Esprit D’Air through their singer Kai, who I met last year when I was touring with The Birthday Massacre. He was playing bass for another band that was touring with us. I found out about Courtesans through somebody I know. Since then, I’ve been addicted to their music. Dark, full of feeling, genuine and catchy as fuck. I came away from the gig feeling…I don’t know…motivated?Read More »