took my daughter to the auditions for x factor 2008 yesterday in Manchester.
I see these mass auditions as a shortcut to dreams, thousands of people who believe in themselves and believe they could make it. I met people of ever age and race, those who sing for everyone and those who were taking a first big step,all brought together by a shared belief that dreams can come true.
I didn't enjoy the experience.We sat in the stands at Old Trafford for 8 hours, freezing cold, and watched the very occasional scream of delight but mainly all we heared were sobs and it was as though we could hear so many dreams shattering.
Anyone who auditions is taking a chance and they have to know that there will be rejection but I hope that all those people continue to believe and keep on singing because a world full of song, whether the judge thinks you are good enough or not, is a happier world.
No, my daughter didn't get through but she is lucky, she has a family and many friends who love to hear her sing and she is already planning next year.
Showing posts with label daughter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daughter. Show all posts
Monday, 21 April 2008
Sunday, 11 November 2007
call me!
when i join a new community there always comes a time when people ask me
Why Toadee?
The usual answer is along the lines of
I look like a toad, I act like a toad, hey! I AM a toad
I didn't realise how repetitive and predictable I was until my daughter started calling me turdee
I asked her why and she said
well dad, you look like a turd, you smell like a turd, OMG you are a turd
I love her wicked humour!
and she said i wouldn't dare call myself turdee on the internet
Why Toadee?
The usual answer is along the lines of
I look like a toad, I act like a toad, hey! I AM a toad
I didn't realise how repetitive and predictable I was until my daughter started calling me turdee
I asked her why and she said
well dad, you look like a turd, you smell like a turd, OMG you are a turd
I love her wicked humour!
and she said i wouldn't dare call myself turdee on the internet
Sunday, 4 November 2007
Paper boy
recently my daughter started a paper round and, because I'm over-protective, crazy and a big softy, I have been helping her out.
She does the round on her bike so I jog along trying to keep up. This arrangement has several benefits, I get up at a reasonable time on weekends, I get fitter, I learn to appreciate my local area and discover parts I never knew existed and I get to spend time with my daughter.
The one disadvantage so far is that my jeans are getting a little loose around the waist and it's difficult to jog with your jeans heading for your ankles.
She does the round on her bike so I jog along trying to keep up. This arrangement has several benefits, I get up at a reasonable time on weekends, I get fitter, I learn to appreciate my local area and discover parts I never knew existed and I get to spend time with my daughter.
The one disadvantage so far is that my jeans are getting a little loose around the waist and it's difficult to jog with your jeans heading for your ankles.
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