30
Dec
Last evening I was whisked off my feet and taken to London’s West End to see Thriller… it was amazing. At first I was a little dubious about hearing the songs sung by others… but soon I was lost in the amazing tribute to his work and his life. It was so wonderful to hear the Michael Jackson songs being sung by such a young, energetic and inspiring cast.
Mmm… a good night… what a legacy MJ left behind… 
How would you like to be remembered?
22
Nov
Ok so its the afternoon of the day after…
Michael Jackson’s This Is It was worth the wait… what an extraordinary film. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how I’d feel… but it was incredible from start to finish. Not only did it show what a talent MJ continued to be; at 50 years old he was more than keeping up with all the young dancers and his voice was as powerful and moving as ever – but what a humble charming man he was. I have to admit both my daughter and I felt quite sober as we walked out – the amount of people who were involved in putting the show together, from around the world, the carefully selected dancers, singers musicians and crew, the set designers, the costume designers, the pyrotechnics, the incredible stage with its pop out reveals, the film sets for the screen at the back of the stage… the passion, such a shame that it didn’t happen… I’m so glad this film was made because it gives the people involved a chance for the world to see what they had been working so hard to produce – it was incredible. If you’ve not seen the film, do go before it comes off the screen.
After the cinema, my eldest daughter met me and we drove to Windsor… how beautiful the castle looked as we were driving in. Standing proud in the distance, a real fairytale castle. We went to Artique Gallery where people were oozing out of the door ways, laughing, smiling and holding their glasses of pink bubbly… yes, it was rude not to! So with our champagne in had we ventured in… Fabian Perez, tanned and smiling was like a honey pot to bees… everyone swarmed around him… we pretended we’d not noticed 
. The new collection of painting were incredible, dark, sultry and so beautiful. Having grown up in Buenos Aires with a father who owned night clubs and establishments where ladies of the night frequent, his paintings evoke the night side of life… the sexy, dramatic images of men and women… I was captivated by them all… Having said that, as an official Olympic 2012 artist, the two sporting pictures there were colourful and captured the essence of the game.
So having asked my daughter to prevent me from buying anything… I found myself in the buying mood… I think the law of attraction played it’s hand too… I had been sent an inivitation from the gallery and on the inside was a copy of a painting of a man adjusting his tie and who had a look in his eye as if something or someone had caught his eye… mmm… lovely. I looked for it in the gallery but couldn’t see it, then the art advisor came over to chat… I asked if it had been sold? No, there was no room for it in the gallery so they’d kept it in the back… out it came… oh my, it was just gorgeous… both my daughter and I were taken aback by its passion, it’s depth… and how handsome the study was… giggling, we knew we were being a bit naughty as we have some saving up to do for the big move to Brighton… but as we agreed it’s an investment – the other painting we have have gone up in value… ok ok.. we shouldn’t have… but we did… ok, I did! Hee hee… Fabian came over and personalised the back of the picture for us and made my daughters night by asking her if she’s an artist! Which she is – more on the film side now though… she was chuffed to bits So, the painting will be on tour with him for a few weeks and then we get it back! Oh where to put it! Oh, decisions, decision!
We went for a meal afterwards, it was lovely to chat one to one and throw some thoughts out there. To talk about whats important to us, and what is not. We sat by the window and saw many people walking passed dressed in fish net stockings and suspenders as The Rocky Horror Picture Show was at the theatre in Windsor… quite a surreal night all in all! As we walked back to the car we noticed a light on in one of the castle towers… we wondered if it was the Queen’s bathroom… and giggled imagining her asking Prince Philip to pass the soap… What a lovely night, to end a perfect day….
How was you day and evening? What made you laugh? I so love spending time with my loved ones, everyday is a precious day
Enjoy your Sunday!
21
Nov
What a lazy day I’m having… I woke late morning, treated myself to coffee and toast in bed – and a long, fabulous catch up chat with my eldest daughter. So good to reconnect after a busy week. A chance to mull over the events and share funny stories.
This afternoon I’m meeting my youngest daughter at the local cinema to see Michael Jackson’s This Is It… we had tickets to for one of his shows in July – so finally having time together to see the film will be a special for us. Have you noticed how we can bumble along in life, putting things off until tomorrow, things we’d really like to do or have… and then when someones life comes to an end suddenly, it does come as a shock and put ones own life into perspective doesn’t it? We realise just how precious our time here is… What have you been putting off that you’d really like to do?
After the film I’m meeting my eldest daughter – we’re off to Windsor to an art gallery where Fabian Perez, the Argentinian, now LA based artist, is unveiling his stunning new collection of paintings. As the proud owner of 2 pieces of his art work, I’m always excited to meet the artist – nothing to do with the fact he’s drop dead gorgeous ;) My daughter who is an art/film student will love this experience, as well as sipping on champagne – and preventing me from making another purchase! Going to these events always adds sparkle to my life… to see someone who from ‘some where’ and ‘some how’ has achieved outstanding success – from living in Buenos Aires – becoming a painter… and who is now internationally recognised and who has been chosen as one of the official artists of the London 2012 Olympics! Fantastic… Mmm… his story focuses me on my goals and Henry Ford’s famous quote springs to mind ‘if you think you can do a thing, or think you can’t your right’ which is it to be?
After our champagne, we’re off for dinner and to admire Windsor Castle by night… it always looks spectacular at night – lit to perfection, it seems to tower (literally) over you as you walk along the winding road that stretches around its solid walls…
This is a perfect day – a day of fun with my girls, a day of treats and remembering live is meant to be FUN! I’m so aware that they will be flying the nest over the next few years, it’s great to have days like this with them. What fun things will you do today? What could you do? Who would you choose to share your time with? Who could you call today for a catch up?
Happy Saturday everyone! Ps… here’s a link to Fabian Perez’s web site www.fabianperez.com