I received a mention on Twitter yesterday from a complete stranger (say hello Daniel) saying what a great blog I had. Kind words indeed but the random kudos did spark a reminder that I have not really updated this space in a while.
Sure, you've all taken delight in my past tales of Fantasy Football and over indulgence in the Robert Palmer songbook but what have I done for you lately? Bubkis that's what!
Truthfully though, my happiness has become my weakness: I am now in a relationship.
Last time I was with someone, I recall that it was difficult to put head to pen to paper. This was in the days before blogging became something non-nerds did so I have nothing by way of example to show for any past lulls in my output.
Perhaps being in a relationship puts things into perspective? Perhaps this wonderful thing I am in means that defending girl groups becomes somehow irrelevant? Perhaps the trivial things don't mean as much now?
I don't think that's necessarily the case (though sticking up for Girls Aloud shall be put down to sleep deprivation on a Trans-Atlantic flight). My current belief (and I hope to be proven wrong) is that the energy and excitement I used to express myself when I was single is now directed towards my relationship leaving me without a desire to write.
What I do hope is that my relationship inspires me to write about new and interesting topics with renewed vigour. Perhaps all I need is a little time for those effects to rub off.
So to my small band of followers, I apologise if I'm not around here as often.
To the girl who has my heart: I'll see you on Friday for a pizza and a Gig.
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I recall a (poorly penned) column from John Mayer in Esquire once upon a time where he wondered aloud whether Chris Martin would be capable of penning a great tune now that he was happily married.
Of course Martin & co. went on to deliver the mixed bag of X&Y before making a stunning return on Viva la Vida.
Meanwhile, Mayer has become the darling of not a lover but the tabloids, and his writing has suffered for it.
The worlds awaits to see the path you take my friend :)
It's me Daniel.
As the name of your blog mentions Counter Culture, surely there are lots of themes to cover.
Hi! Pip Lincolne re-tweeted your funny Bill Cosby Fitzroy sweater thing and it led me to here - which led me to an image of my trippy rainbow heart sausage dog softie! How strange... Hi!
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