Happy new year everybody!
Before you start reading this, you should know, this will NOT be one of those articles about how good or shit 2012 has been, and how much better 2013 will be. I've never been one for new years resolutions or anything like that, I've always felt that if something in your life is worth changing, why wait until the 1st of January to do so?
So with that in mind, let us continue!
2012 has had a lot in store for me. Some awesome times, some shit ones, just like every other year for every other person in the world really! I really do hope from the bottom of my heart that everybody reading this has had a good 2012 with minimal regrets and that you all have a great 2013.
But that being said, don't just expect the magic of new years eve to stroll in and fix your life up for you! Because it doesn't work like that, I think this is as good a time as any to remind people that anything you want has to be earned and worked hard for. So keep that in mind when moving through this next year!
So as I'm sure you have gathered, I will NOT be making a new years resolution. That doesn't mean I'm perfectly happy and everything's perfect, it just means I'm not going to be one of millions of people in the world trying to stop smoking or eat less chocolate, or go to the gym more. If there's a change I want making I'll make it on my own time!
I don't know what 2013 will be like for me, for all I know this time next year I could be married with a kid on the way! Or I could be stood on Northumberladn street selling big issues. And isn't that the fun of it all? Not knowing what's coming, not knowing wether a decision you're making is going to have a positive or negative impact on your life? Those are the moments which make us all feel alive, those brief moments of weakness, and helplessness. And that's how I'm living my life now, thriving off those situations and making the most of everything I have, because I really don't know how long they be around for.
But regardless of all that, have a great night tonight, and have a great 2013!
I'm now off to play my final gig of the year in my home town with people I grew up with.
Gan canny everybody!
Stephen
xxx
I'd also like to add that my entire set tonight will be dedicated to the memory of my great gran, Elsie Toon who sadly passed away this time 2 years ago. We'll never forget or stop loving you.
