On day release (still cold)

So I left shortly after that post, the heating came on only for a few moments, so I was that cold I got an Uber to D’s house and sat there with the dogs warming up. The Uber ride over in the afternoon was amazing. He had the heating up on full, so I said “I love the heating in your car”. He laughed and said he liked it cozy rather than ice-cold. I could have hugged him.

Got to the house and sorted the dogs out. They managed to get into some treats and a bin was kindly emptied, but they didn’t do their business in the house, so that’s generally a win. I had a delivery with some sauces, soaps, and a few other bits for when I’m in the flat as a treat. Well, not really a treat for anyone else (except maybe S) as it’s hot sauces, mayo, and ketchup. All sorts. So that’s another box to the growing mountain in the lounge. Sat down as the cold buggered off.

Kids came home so I surprised them both with Maltesers, which they both love. I spent ten minutes talking with them. Before I knew it, I was being dragged upstairs to watch B on MS Flight Simulator. He knows all the button switches, how to lay in a course, and loads of other stuff I had no idea about until he told me. Airline pilot or programmer. I could settle for either.

I was treated to pasta, toasties, and a homemade apple & pear crumble. Hot food. So satisfying and appreciated.

And to sum it up… (less cold)

I got back to the hotel, opened the door and warm air hit me in the face. The room was so lovely and warm. Then sat down, scheduled some posts, talked to Day, and now I’ll make a cup of tea, email the best friend, and listen to music.

cold close up photography of penguin on snow
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Its the end of the world as we know it…

Daily writing prompt
What would your life be like without music?

Not sure many will guess the song from the title.

But yes. it would be a life without release, joy, inspiration and generally all things good in the world today. It transcends races, its timeless, it’s always evolving and its vibration. Everyone likes music or noise in some form or another. Hell, if can whistle you’ve got your own jukebox. But joking aside I can’t see my life without it.

I have quite a varied taste in my musical affairs. To me its sitting in a room, my headphones on, lights out listening and being moved by the sounds I hear. I can be doing the dishes but suddenly I’m live and in front of an audience singing Rebel Yell or at Wembley with Queen, stood next to Freddy belting hit after hit. It transports you to wherever you want to go in the universe.

For this reason, the kids have had premium Spotify accounts since they were 5, adding music to it, creating play lists and last FM accounts. We even altered bedtime rules based on it. Always allowed them access to it for an hour after their bedtime if they wanted to listen to something and sleep. That they didn’t have to hide behind swearing in songs because that would ruin the effect or issue being sang about. With Ben being 11 and Suzi 13, they have quite a few good playlists that we share amongst ourselves. Each carving their own little way into the different genres.

I have it on. Constantly. Not just for mental health but it massively effects that as well. It has the power to lift you out of the crap you are trapped in and dump you inside this cozy little snug of warmth and understanding.

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