I’m going to wait for you.
On finding out that I had decided to pack my life up and move to Toronto, my grandmother, who lives 20 miles out of the city, said these words to me just after she was diagnosed as being very very sick. This was eight months ago. I just received a message informing me that she just passed away. I’m still in England. The last minute decision to not move there is something I’ll never regret, but the guilt at not being present for the final stages of her life is going to be difficult to live with. I’m sorry Nanima. I’ll miss you.
Mario Balotelli talking to Mario Balotelli.

Mario Balotelli talking to Mario Balotelli.

Random Access Memories

I’ve listened to Random Access Memories at least once a day since it started streaming on iTunes and my favourite song changes with each of those listens. I think that’s testament to just how much of a complete album this really is as it’s able to transcend whatever mood, musical or emotional, you’re currently in. Today is very much a Giorgio kind of day.

With all the book deals that get handed out to people and their Tumblr’s, it baffles me how our banter conversations hasn’t earned me one yet…

With all the book deals that get handed out to people and their Tumblr’s, it baffles me how our banter conversations hasn’t earned me one yet…

Sofia Coppola tops the over 40’s category in the future wife list.

Sofia Coppola tops the over 40’s category in the future wife list.

I’m in football mourning. Hero.

I’m in football mourning. Hero.

Mother

I haven’t seen my mother in what is now approaching a month. It’s the longest I’ve ever gone without seeing her. I miss her.

One day I’ll live in a country where you don’t have to leave yourself reminders like this during mid-May.

One day I’ll live in a country where you don’t have to leave yourself reminders like this during mid-May.

One of the best blogs I’ve been introduced to recently is 9 Film Frames, which attempts to sum up a film by only using 9 of its frames. I particularly like this one of one of my favourites from last year, Holy Motors, as it’s a wonderful reminder of what an absolutely oddball film that was.

One of the best blogs I’ve been introduced to recently is 9 Film Frames, which attempts to sum up a film by only using 9 of its frames.

I particularly like this one of one of my favourites from last year, Holy Motors, as it’s a wonderful reminder of what an absolutely oddball film that was.

The perfect way to celebrate last night is being able to finally listen to this. Four songs in, it really is something special.

The perfect way to celebrate last night is being able to finally listen to this. Four songs in, it really is something special.