Last week, I did something i've wanted to do for about seven years...cupping! This is what roasters do when they're selecting a new bean or testing their current ones. You test all sorts of things; aroma, fragrance, body, acidity, flavours, aftertaste...is was so much fun. I did it with the head roaster who taught me the desirables of coffee and let me test my palate. I've honestly wanted to do this ever since I started in coffee, around 2004, and if i practice and get good at it maybe could mean more doors opened eventually. I was pretty excited.
Aimee is coming to visit tomorrow!! We so excited!!
The band is going well, we're looking at doing some street gigs, not busking, just performances to gage the reactions of people and to practice in crowds. We were supposed to do it this weekend but the weather failed us. I've also got a gig set up for the 17th August, possibly, if we get a set together. We've got almost 5 songs ready to go and some more coming that need work. Exciting stuff. I've also got plans to jam with a couple of other musicians, one guy that comes into my work, Dave who is awesome and does some solo stuff. Another guy at work who jams and owns 2 of the guitars I want. Dickhead. Aimee's bringing over my electric guitar when she visits so we plan to jam a little bit at work, i'll need to buy a new amp and think i'll get a new guitar. I really want to focus on my music a bit. The guy at work, Tim, suggested that i find musicians that I like and see what guitars and amps they use, then I can get that sound. Get a guitar that matches Brooke Fraser's? Don't mind if I do.
I love being here and focusing on my music and creative stuff. It's such a good space for it, I just wish I was closer to the beach and to church, then i'd be sorted.
That Cuban place was good. I tried to dance and not feel like an egg, when I got into it and felt like I was losing my inihbitions, Ellie stood on my foot (in her high heel!!) and I fell over in front of everyone. Good times. Catherine for the win.
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