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Esme

I don't know who said it but "Challenge your most cherished assumptions."

About Me

I do a job to pay my bills like so many in the World. About two years ago, when my mother became terminally ill, I became a carer, as well as holding down my job somehow. I kept a diary to help keep me sane in the awful isolation that is often a carer's lot.I told myself that I must attempt to have fewer regrets in my life subsequently.It's been a slow process to get back on track with my artwork but I promised myself during my time as a carer that I would regret not doing my art and I am trying to stick to this promise.I'm basically an arty type that likes to express myself through my creative work.

My Interests

I like drawing,taking photos,writing lyrics, singing,going to arty films and I play guitar when I can be bothered. I like going to the theatre,too. I keep a journal most days and I try and write a blog entry sometimes.

I'd like to meet:

People that say "There you are" rather than "Here I am" when they enter a room! I'd like to get to know fellow artists, photographers,musicians etc

Music:

I like lots of different types of music.Respect is due for Musicians out there.

Movies:

I enjoyed The Lives of Others, The Departed, recently. Old Classic films such as Cocteau's "La Belle et La Bete", Antonini's "Blow Up", good old Italiano Fellini's work, Last year at Marienbad, Les Enfants du Paradis, In the Heat of the Night,Raise the Red Lantern, A Beat that My Heart Skipped...This list could go on and on and I'd like to look like I do more with my life than just watch films, so that's just a sample!

Television:

I don't watch much TV anymore. I used to be a TV addict but I'm in recovery from that and so much more creative without it! Still watch a bit though including Peep Show and Derran Brown's Trick or Treat.

Books:

Too many to mention them all. ( I hate long lists, who reads them properly anyway?)I don't get hooked on particular authors, as for me, it's the story whether it's real or imagined that works its magic on me.Woody Guthrie's Bound for Glory and Edith Wharton's House of Mirth this week..

Heroes:

Anyone creative, anyone with courage and kindness..

My Blog

Update

My blogs are getting shorter as my life is getting more complicated. Anyhow, here's a little update. I've been learning so much about myself lately and for once, it's been all good. I managed to talk...
Posted by Esme on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:35:00 PST

a tale to tell

I avoided the finance news today most of the time. What was the point of it? I would only get scared and anxious. Instead, I am in a phase of insight personally. I was trying to help someone I know. ...
Posted by Esme on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:21:00 PST

financial crisis

I never thought that all that stock market terror would ever affect me. But the alarming stock market trends that threaten the country Iceland with economic melt down and various other countries frant...
Posted by Esme on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:34:00 PST

mental health matters

I'm in such a strange situation. I have been in a rut for a mighty long time but I can actually feel that I am truly getting better. Sometimes the most difficult situations produce the most insights. ...
Posted by Esme on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:41:00 PST

Was I ridiculously enthusiastic yesterday?

I am not a smoker but somehow I wrote this. I was inspired by silly rhymes, I'm afraid, but at least I wrote something! Smokes I know my smokes make you choke But I suckle on the sensation As long as ...
Posted by Esme on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:18:00 PST

sweet neglect is no more

I was off duty blogwise. Apologies folks! I have been going through a bit too much drama of my own making and it has been cathartic, tearful, and exciting and a little scary at the same time depending...
Posted by Esme on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:36:00 PST

Jobs

It's been a busy day. I was jobhunting a bit the past few weeks. It's based on some advice I am following from a career adviser. i.e. to look up job opportunities each week.  So far, nothing's gr...
Posted by Esme on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:57:00 PST

avoidance?

Just had a day at work and felt that there are too many wannabe bosses around but I wish I could state in plain speech how it feels but you never know who is reading, do you? Anyhow, I am ha...
Posted by Esme on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:50:00 PST

birthday

I saw a chocolate cake in my department's room mid morning. I mockingly thought, "Is that for me?" It was kind of flamboyant for someone in my position at work. Nope, it was for my boss, whose b-day w...
Posted by Esme on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:07:00 PST

Birthday tomorrow

Yep, I'm going to have yet another quiet birthday. I have forgotten how to celebrate that's all I know. I am daring to audition for a show that's shown in the UK but it's the early, worrying stages. P...
Posted by Esme on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:12:00 PST