What 2009 had to offer…

Oh what a wonderful year 2009 was for me. Here are my highlights…

– Bruce Springsteen live in both London & Dublin.

The Boss is amazing- you have never seen a show until you've seen The Boss!

-The many other gigs which I saw last year. Some of my favorites…

Frank Turner

Karima Francis

The Gaslight Anthem

-Enjoying my third and final year at University with my amazing friends and flat mates!

-Organsing a River Rocks for River Island and Graduate Fashion Week.

River Island Rocks-Preston Event.

-Visiting the capital to show off our hard work!

-CHANGE: Barack Obama

A Black president, who's cool enough for GQ! 2009 triumph.

-The rise of the Red Heads! Horraah!

Florence Welch

Jenny Lewis

Lily Cole

-2009 reintroduced One Tree Hill into my life. Night after night of watching episodes after episode was the greatly loved!

-Hitting the gym and becoming more active has had a massive impact in 2009.

-Cooking has become a new hobby!

-Extending my music collection. Adding vinyl!

-Seeing in the New Year dressed as Rock star!! Super Cool & lots of fun!

Rock and Roll- good times!

Here’s to a wonderful and fingers crossed, successful 2010!

xoxo

Moving Forward.

I have a pretty optimistic outlook on life generally. And was once told by someone much older and wiser that ‘destiny has a way of finding you.’ I believe this, most of the time.
But sat in my room (without a view) listening to as much Fleetwood Mac, Frank Turner and Bruce Springsteen as possible. Whilst attempting to tackle my 3rd and final year of university. I have begin to wonder what’s next? Where am I going and how will I get there?
All of these question seem to be lingering in the back of my head, of late. As another day passes and I press the snooze button, deep down I know that this won’t last forever. And yes that thought is scary. Very, very scary. But its also slightly exciting.
I have considered making a list of some sort. I somehow feel that if I write some of my options down, the words might magically creep off the paper and evolve into reality. Maybe even path a fairy tale like yellow brick road to my future.
I do realise that this wont happen. And I also realise that waking up one day and the rest of your life just been there, sort of means that you’ve missed all the fun that you have on the journey to ‘the middle’.
So what am I to do…? Who knows? I guess I just have to keep on moving and hope for the best!

Keep on Moving

Happy Birthday, Happy Listening!

I had intended on posting this yesterday but kitchen chit chat got ahold of me! So A day late, but better late than never…

All of my friends know that I am a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. I come from a family of super fans, who have travelled far and wide to see him. I have personally being lucky enough to see The Boss five times. Seeing 3 of those shows this summer alone.

Many may question why someone would pay to see a Springsteen show over and over. However, people don’t realise that no Springsteen show is like another. On average  The Boss and his army- The mighty E Street Band. Play a 3 hours set, with around 30 songs. Some of which are requested by the audience and played straight off the bat.

Many may also question why a 20 year old girl, would willingly spend weekends traveling with her parents to see an old bloke in denim jeans, singing Born in The USA. But to me Bruce Springsteen defines what music is really about. A great show that you don’t want to see end, that has twists and turns, classic songs and songs which you may only ever be lucky enough to see once live! But most importantly  a show which is great thanks to the music alone. There are no special effects or onstage fixtures to brighten up the performance. It all comes from Bruce and band.

Today, The Boss. Who is with out question the most talked about guy around my kitchen table. The guy who’s face is on endless records and posters around my family  home, turns 60. Yes sixty years old. So, to Bruce Happy Birthday and thanks for all the great music and more importantly the amazing times which you have brought to me!

By total coincidence today I went to a ‘vintage market’ and found four Springsteen vinyls. The seller was a fan and admired my interest. Selling them all to me for the wonderful price of ten english pounds. A gift from one fan to another. Its made my day and they will no doubt fill many more days with happy listening! Note- Yes I have all of this music on CD and my computer. However, the chance to see, touch and explore the albums in a more literally sense is so much more exciting that turning on itunes!! I mean come on, I know its 2009 but you know its true!