A little about myself - Pollyanne; aptly named I consider myself a "Pollyanna" of sorts - someone who seems always to be able to find something to be "glad" about no matter what circumstances arise. It is sometimes used pejoratively, referring to someone whose optimism is excessive to the point of naïveté or refusing to accept the facts of an unfortunate situation.
I suppose time will tell whether this is accurate or not.
This is a new venture , I've been toying with the idea of keeping a diary so as not to forget thoughts,people,scenarios since turning 30 in January and having the obligatory "mini-meltdown" moment lasting approximately a month yet feeling like an eternity.
I'm sure it happens to everyone...doesn't it?

Well - I'm going to backdate - only by 1 day though don't worry not 30 yrs ;-}
Yesterday (Sunday) I spent in London with Peter(Hubby), Annie & Dave (Friends) whose wedding anniversary is always celebrated by a trip to West-End LIVE , meal and a show (plus plenty of bubbly!)
West-End LIVE was how I remembered it a couple of years ago - a great idea but in actuality quite ropey...main stage was the focus, we saw Tap Dogs (Peter was most unhappy to realise it was NOT syncronised collie dog dancing-to-heel as displayed on crufts!) Adam Garcia frankly looked DOG rough! STOMP followed and both were powerful and impressive but I personally wanted to see more polish and coudn't sit throught an entire evening of either! Thriller & Priscilla were both okay but completely overshadowed by Jersey Boys! (Which we have seen and is slick & classy throughout). IMO WEL is a great idea and opportunity to offer "tasters" to the non-paying audiences in anticipation they'll like what they see and book tickets to the real shows - however - none of the shows are portrayed in their best light - sound balance is not tailored nor the lighting - stage entrance and exit is sloppy not to mention the compares who have a tough job but would be better suited on a Radio 1 road-show! At the end of the day though it is all free, entertaining and LIVE!
And so to the main act - Paradise Found at the Menier Chocolate Factory - what a beautiful (excuse the pun) chocolate box theatre - seating only 150 with a fabulous restaurant and art gallery I found my Paradise. Prosecco - parma ham and Olives were perfect prior to the production, having read a couple of scathing reviews and hear-say I was ready for a dissapointing show....I wasn't though - I loved the whole experience - think Forum/Midsummer nights dream/Cabaret to the revolving soundtrack of Strauss. Silly - Soppy and very Sweet, I was quite defensive of my experience especially after hearing the general rumble of bitter dissapointment from other audience members during the interval. Some people only go to critisize though! Mandy Patinkin was enchanting - I will add him to my "Fantasy Dinnerparty" along with Richard O'Brien and Dillie Kean!
Definately NOT a West-end show stopper - a frivalous fringe event but created with care and love all the same - what a romantic eh?!?
Anyhoo - to present - Monday a day off for recovery! Beautiful weather so drove all day with the roof down - collected a miniature Beureau from Boston - bumped into Theatre regulars in Tesco (chance as I've never been there before). Visited Daddy and the dogs in Orby after lunch; Aunty Ann said she'd love to see the ENO Pearl Fishers with me, might get this for her birthday?
Sat in the garden for the afternoon - baking hot- when Pete finished work - reading;One Day; bliss! Pete now snoring through an Operatic version of Cinderella on Sky Arts. Bless - a tired Albatross.
Work tomorrow.