Did a few hours in the office; I'm very well liked there, I think, and it's nice that it's a big project that I can dip in and out of whenever I'm in. And it's nice being the drum expert of the office, too, I knew this knowledge would help somebody at some point.
It's really depressing at my parents' house at the moment, as you would expect. Dad is going through this period of selling off everything because he won't need it when he's gone. I get that, but it's just surreal at the same time. All of those CDs, DVDs, books that we bought him for Christmas, birthdays, Father's Day...all with the best intentions, that he's enjoyed, but now just throwing away. Every present I ever bought him was agonised over, always seeking his approval. I guess that's just a way of dealing with things.
I needed that Dowsing rehearsal tonight; Andrea is not only the finest musical director on the planet but also one of the most caring people I know. I was quite worried about my mindset going into this one but still turned up to the session because a) I'm in danger of not achieving much throughout this turbulent period but the creative outlet is what keeps me going and b) the (huge) gig is next Saturday and we actually needed the rehearsal. It was great, I tried a new trick out - turning off the snare, and then playing the bottom of it (and rattling the loose snares), which gives it a samba feel...it worked perfectly for one of the tracks, more than perfect actually, if that were possible. This could be my new 'thing', I could be the drummer guy that does 'that'. Anyway, good session, songs sounding big and tight.
Still not sure what to do about Edinburgh this year. Feels like career-wise I should do it, but my dad situation is so...on edge at the moment. I keep changing my mind every half an hour.
Right, get a grip, Richards. Finish this film, and the novel. That would be an achievement at least.
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