October was a fun month

Fancy dresses, fancy dress, lake swimming and family get togethers. Oh, and me made dungarees.

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So there it was – my first Half Marathon

It was brill and there was an excellent atmosphere.

Thanks so much to @claire_xx_h who drew up my training plan and gave me a lift there on the day. We didn’t share a lift back because she finished 4th in our age group! I was also very happy with my time of 2hrs 12mins. @scottishhalfmarathon

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August adventures at…

…Murrayfield, Glasgow City Halls, Edinburgh International Festival and the Pentland Hills.

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A busy month already, with Strauss Vier letzte Lieder

with @lowemurmurs, @edintfest workshops and an opera gala.

More to come before the month is out. I’ve really enjoyed being so busy with work here in Scotland, and working with friends old and new.

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My first Me Made May

I made all of these this year – numbers 2, 3, and 6 I made in May. Numbers 1 and 6 are the Zadie jumpsuit by Paper Theory. Numbers 2 and 5 are @cashmerette RoseClair with fabric from @fabricgodmother Number 4 is made from my old bedroom curtains, and numbed 7 is fashioned from a size 20 bridesmaid dress.

My creativity when I sing disappears as soon as it is out of my mouth. But with making, I create something tangible. I love it.

Thanks to @sew_sleep_deprived for giving me the kick up the arse I needed (as well as a pattern or two…!)

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Irish National Opera Cosí fan tutte opening night at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

Photos by Ros Kavanagh. An amazing group of colleagues @elainekelly_conductor @sarahsoprano_ @gemmanb_mezzo @milandariush @gianluca_margheri_bassbaritone @irishnationalopera #willmorgan and the fabulous Irish National Opera Chorus. Despina Debut and Gaiety Theatre debut.

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