Hello fellow good people,
I have been debating whether or not to release my newest vlog today or not… on one hand it’s a day for mourning the, quite frankly, abhorrent result of the EU referendum on the other I always want to bring joy to those that need it – a bit of escape and a hint of a smile might be perfectly timed… so I’ve gone with the latter – the more positive view and decided to try and make you smile with this weeks video blog – you’ve even got the ever cheery Megan for added joy too…
2016 has been one hell of a rollercoaster year for me, well for us all, but this is the year that…
- I got married to the love of my life after 8 amazing years and it was the best day of my life
- I found out my thyroid cancer was back, had an operation to remove it and am awaiting news on when my radioactive iodine treatment will be…
- I have been constantly overwhelmed by the amount of well wishing I received during my recovery – especially from the people I have never actually met and also my old friends that I see far too little of. Their love made me so happy, even in the darkest of times.
- I sewed up 16 dresses for my bridesmaids and female usher (chiffon dress + jersey slip each- don’t worry -I didn’t have 15 bridesmaids! 😉 and together with Stephen made everything for our wedding from the invites to the spray painted gold animal place names and light up hot air balloons (I really need to blog properly about this!)
- Went from being a beginner to an intermediate dressmaker **I think/hope/Megan has informed me!**
- David Bowie, my musical hero, died
- So did Prince
- And Alan Rickman and Victoria Wood and Terry Wogan and Muhammed Ali andPaul Daniels and Ronnie Corbett … woh we have lost a lot of wonderful people this year.
- I stopped writing music for a very long time… but started up again last week and have big plans for the future now!
- I
playedmimed ukulele with Rod Stewart on two major TV shows (had to include this!!) - I went on my life changing honeymoon where I…
- I realised that I am a lot stronger than I always thought or allowed myself to be.
and last but most definitely not least…
- Really really believed we would remain in Europe only to stay up till 6am in complete disbelief and devastation over the fact we are leaving.
This morning I was in pieces… my mum suggested it was a cathartic release of all the things that have happened this year, she may be right. I haven’t cried like that in a long time… but then I stopped crying, gave my husband a hug and we took Hobbes out for a walk on a beautiful sunny day.
I am still gutted but my spirit has sprung back already (I wasn’t sure if it had been crushed completely there) and I know there is beauty in this world. I won’t let the fear of what could happen get to me and I hope it doesn’t get to you.
The love will remain. Always.
Big hug lovely Gabby 🙂 You are one of the good ones. Big heart, big smile 🙂 Sending you lots of love 🙂
You too Ana. So much love Xoxox
I could not believe it either. Quite apart from the economic reasons, how could anyone vote for an action that splits people apart rather than bringing them together. However, thank you so much for bringing us some cheer
I couldn’t believe the vote either. Everybody at work was so grumpy, upset and fed up yesterday adjusting to the news of our EU exit.
Onto brighter things, your vlog cheered me up and I love your collective Victoria blazers. I have this pattern in my stash and have been meaning to sew it up for ages – I just need to find the right fabric as I’m not sure I have the perfect thing in my stash.
I really like both of your blazers and the fashion show at the end was really fun to watch!
A very honest post Gabby and I share your disappointment at the result. But life goes on and I think we have to find the things we share in common with others and not focus on the political and social differences. I am concerned about whatever lies ahead, so I’m trying to put more energy into the things I can influence on a smaller scale. …like finishing the sewing projects I’ve started! Like you I feel completely bewildered by the result but we have to get through this so stay strong.
Love and hugs
Louise xxx
Really enjoyed the vlog. There is an on-line parliamentary petition signed by nearly 3 million for another referendum (maybe people are understanding the ramifications better now).
It may well be devastating, but now we need to turn it into an opportunity. Get on your soapboxes girlies.
May you keep sewing until the cows come home- and then some. Look upwards, there is lots that awat you … and maybe even in 2016!