Yo! What a funny week its been. De ja vu! Met up with Freyah in old London Town. We went to see the new Musical "Wicked" based on the Wizard of Oz. The Story reveals that the Wicked Witch of the West is misunderstood (and I'm not talking about Frau!) and the story revolv es around the incredible friendship between Glinda the good fairy and Elphaba, the misunderstood Witch.

Thought I would share one of the songs with you all. It struck a chord with me. Enjoy!

GLINDA

I've heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason

Bringing something we must learn

And we are led

To those who help us most to grow If we let them

And we help them in return

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true

But I know I'm who I am today

Because I knew you:

Like a comet pulled from orbit

As it passes a sun

Like a stream that meets a boulder

Halfway through the wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew youI have been changed for good

ELPHABA

It well may be

That we will never meet again

In this lifetimeSo let me say before we part

So much of meIs made of what I learned from you

You'll be with meLike a handprint on my heart

And now whatever way our stories end

I know you have re-written mine

By being my friend:

Like a ship blown from its mooring

By a wind off the seaLike a seed dropped by a skybird

In a distant wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew you:

GLINDA

Because I knew you:

BOTH

I have been changed for good

ELPHABA

And just to clear the air

I ask forgiveness

For the things I've done you blame me for

GLINDA

But then, I guess we know

There's blame to share

BOTH

And none of it seems to matter anymore

GLINDA ELPHABA

Like a comet pulled

Like a ship blown

From orbit as it Off it's mooring

Passes a sun, like By a wind off the

A stream that meets Sea, like a seed

A boulder, half-way Dropped by a Through the wood Bird in the wood

BOTH

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

I do believe I have been changed for the better?

GLINDA

And because I knew you:

ELPHABA

Because I knew you:

BOTH

Because I knew you:I have been changed for good

love Dave

Well, yet again another amazing time with amazing people. Spent the week skiing with Kiwi Claire while she does a ski season the Republique Francais! It was incredible! I love the french alps, although there wasnt actually that much snow. In fact the Snow was terrible. But the village set high next to Mont Blanc was incredible. Its probably me, but the people I seem to meet seem to be getting nicer and nicer...perhaps its just the effect of alcohol. But to all of Claires mates who made me feel so welcome I had an absolute blast! Wow! ...Hmmm I have also developed an intense interest in French Cheese. Now there is a hobby! I think I might satisfy my craving for Cheese right now. I feel like Wallace (of Grommit fame!).

Off to see Littles Gig tonight...meeting up with a certain crazy Catalan & a certain crazy Aussie. Wish me luck...its gonna get messy. Dave

What am I going to do when I run out of Snow Patrol lyrics as titles for my blog. I think that I need to find an equally depressing band to adopt! So Copenhagen, for one last time I left Kobenhavn Lufthavn after an amazing time at New Year, and celebrations that I will never forget. It was very difficult saying goodbye to so many people that I love.

I have been so depressed. As soon as I got home I had 6 hours sleep I had to dash up to Shef in 5 hours which was quite good time. Running around like headless chickens looking for houses. But sorted now. On the drive back I had 5 hours to just think about the people and places that I have met and experienced lately.

Its strange. It was like al the emotions that had all been smashing against my mind were orderin themselves. It took the long hours of the twilight and driving through the English countryside to realise..why should I be sad. I had had the best time of my life. It was incredible, but it was only incredible because of the people that I was with. I know Im going to see these people very soon. Although the goodbyes the greetings will be something very special. This is my feelings on the subject. I cant wait to see you all again. Its going to be amazing! CRAZY EVEN!

I guess we have all changed. Without a doubt. I'll see you all very soon. Its fate. Trust me. Im trusting me so that says something! RIght if off skiing with Kiwki CLaire from CPH tomorrow...just goes to show how quickly these things come around.

Till Later,
Ciao x